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Safari Room Restaurant, Newport, RI

Safari Room Restaurant

4.4 (1368)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
65 Ridge Road, Newport, RI 02840

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for scenic views
The Safari Room Restaurant and Bar at OceanCliff is known for providing extraordinary culinary experiences both indoors and out. Our experienced team of culinary professionals provides the ultimate dining experience while you soak in panoramic views of Narragansett Bay. Our team utilizes only the finest ingredients, including a selection of fresh, local seafood, prime aged beef, and exotic house specialties.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The Safari Room specializes in private events with an interior dining room accommodating up to 50 guests including a private bar (available year round). Our seasonal open air patio overlooking the Narragansett Bay can be transformed for your private celebration for events up to 60 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Bobby Stearns: (401) 619-7930
  • Neighborhood
    Newport
  • Cross street
    Harrison Avenue
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary on-site parking.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,368 people are saying

Safari Room Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Great for scenic views

  • Rhode Island

    Lively

  • Newport County

    Good for groups

  • Newport County

    Great for scenic views

  • Newport County

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Safari Room Restaurant in Newport offers a delightful dining experience with "attentive staff" and "scrumptious food." Guests praise the "beautiful location" and "fun decor," making it ideal for special occasions. Despite some menu constraints, the "great cocktails" and "fantastic atmosphere" ensure a memorable visit. Perfect for enjoying "summer views" or a cozy winter meal.

1,368 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We didn’t really think about the fact that the outdoor patio wouldn’t be open for the season (late April), so it was definitely a different vibe than we had anticipated… This was more our fault than the restaurant’s, but it could be nice to get some heaters and have the outdoor patio open for the “early” season, because the view is the real draw. Because this is a little out of the way and part of a hotel, it was much less busy… which depending on your needs this could be a good or bad thing. We were just having a girls night dinner so it was fine for us to be able to hear our conversation and leave the table for a picture outside. The decor is fun and modern, service was wonderful and we all liked our meals. The clam chowder, goat cheese salad, parm truffle fries were fantastic. Note that because it’s a hotel, there are often weddings going on in the rooms adjacent to the restaurant, but the noise wasn’t too noticeable and didn’t bother us. We would love to come back in warmer weather!

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  2. Vanessa

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time here and I must say, this was one of the most beautiful locations in Newport! Not only was the location away from the hustle and bustle of Newport, there was plenty of parking, the menu had a great variety of options, and the staff were very attentive! Needless to say, we will be back and can’t wait to see the outdoor area when summer arrives!

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  3. Nicole VIP

    New York City32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for making my daughter’s birthday so special last night! I highly recommend dining here. The service, food and atmosphere is top notch. We will definitely be back when we return to Newport.

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  4. Emily

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my grandmother to the Safari Room to celebrate my recent engagement. It was the perfect spot. The food was delicious, our waitress was perfectly attentive, and we were able to hear each other (which can sometimes be a challenge when eating out with my grandmother).

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable relaxing time. Great food. Excellent service.
    Safari Room RestaurantResponded on March 16, 2025
    We greatly appreciate you taking the time to submit your 5 star review and are so happy that you enjoyed your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  6. John

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and excellent service. Highly recommend

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  7. Andrew

    Rhode Island1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu was quite limited, food was good but not great . Admittedly we had high expectations but nothing was above average , the cocktail specials weee poor, one had to be returned, the service was average, but waiter seemed confused the whole night, the desert was bland, the wine pour was about as small as they come, so for the cost ( which we understood ahead of time) we did not receive much value for this dinning experience.
    Safari Room RestaurantResponded on February 16, 2025
    Hello Andrew, thank you for choosing the Safari Room and thank you for taking the time to share thoughts from your experience. Guest feedback is one of the most valuable tools we have to assure that we are providing the very best in service and cuisine. We regret to hear that your experience did not exceed your high expectations. Regarding the limited menu, as advertised, we are currently running our special Valentine's pre fixe menu through 2/23 so the selections would vary from a full menu. In regards to your other comments, please know that we will share them among our team. As you can see from our other reviews, exceeding expectations is what we do best and strive for. We do hope that knowing your feedback is heard and important, you will give us another try in the future.

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  8. Lauren

    Rhode Island1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing overall, we enjoyed everything and will be back asap

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  9. Susan

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Of course nothing beats the summer views here but still a great option in the winter!! Staff, as always, the friendliest and most attentive in Newport!

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  10. Abby

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went in January which is the off season and it was still so enjoyable. It was dark so we didn’t have a view but the service was great, food was delicious, and the atmosphere of the whole hotel/dining room was fantastic. There were 2 other tables and a few people at the bar, so that could be why the service was so great, but we were able to arrive, eat apps, and dinner in just under an hour. We could’ve absolutely had stayed longer, we did not feel a push to leave. This does not feel like a hotel restaurant at all.

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FAQs

Safari Room Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 849-4873.

Safari Room Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 1368 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Safari Room Restaurant

65 Ridge Road, Newport, RI 02840

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harrison Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Newport
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary on-site parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Safari Room specializes in private events with an interior dining room accommodating up to 50 guests including a private bar (available year round). Our seasonal open air patio overlooking the Narragansett Bay can be transformed for your private celebration for events up to 60 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Bobby Stearns: (401) 619-7930
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