White Horse Tavern
Newport, RI 02840
Phone: (401) 849-3600
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Farewell Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Romantic Dining 2007, Romantic Dining 2004
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm
Editorial Review for White Horse Tavern – by Citysearch Staff
The Scene
The White Horse has been feeding people since 1673, and the experience shows. This place is quintessential colonial Newport, with its creaky wide-board floors, low wood-beamed ceilings and big stone fireplaces.
The Food
The menu, though, is fresh and modern, offering such classics as clam chowder and beef Wellington alongside adventurous choices like Peking ravioli or scallops and shrimp in ginger sauce with black Thai rice. The chef shows a deft touch and admirable restraint--just a hint of raspberry in the salad's vinaigrette, a perfect dose of ginger in the seafood saute. Classic roasted breast of duck gets updated with a dried-cherry sauce and a side of boneless confit of duck leg. Desserts measure up to the main event. A seasonal pear and frangipani tart has a homemade cinnamon ice cream surprise on the side. The rum sauce on the bread pudding is so rich you can skip the after-dinner liqueur.
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Insider Tips
When to GoThis is the place to go for a romantic dinner for two or to celebrate a special occasion.
User Reviews for White Horse Tavern
12/08/2006 Posted by crimsin23
This place has some of the best food in New England. The service is great, it can get busy but the wait time is well worth the great food.
Pros: Food
04/11/2006 Posted by petrovna1
I have been to this restaurant many times and every experience was outstanding. The restaurant's building has been in use for over three hundred years and retains much of the original colonial charm. The food is wonderful and worth the expense. Service is very polished. The space is fairly small, but seating is comfortable - especially if you're beside the large fire in the winter time! One of the best restaurants in town. Note this restaurant is best for small groups or couples - ambience is on the formal side.
Pros: food, historical, service
Cons: can be busy
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