My son had his wedding reception here recently. Staff went above and beyond to ensure that…read moreeverything went smoothly. Such a lovely space (and so happy they have installed a chair rail to aid with accessibility issues).

I'm a little late to this review, but it had to be done. Our wedding was 9/22/24 at Queen Anne's…read moreLoft. My husband and I wanted a venue that was both intimate and romantic. Queen Anne's was exactly that for us. We had about 75 guests, and were comfortable, but cozy. Here are some words that come to mind when I think of the space: chic, vintage, intentional, beautiful, versatile and lovely. Amanda, the owner, was great from the start. Patient, kind and helpful. Her experience was evident throughout our entire planning process. She worked with us to up to the very end, easing our little anxieties and assisting us with whatever we needed. The staff at Queen Anne's was amazing! We were so pleased with the above and beyond service. A room flip was needed after the ceremony, for the reception. It was done in a timely, efficient fashion, and for that, we (and our guests), were so grateful. Food was exactly what we expected- and delicious. We opted for food stations, rather than a formal sit-down dinner. Appetizer platters, salad, sliders and pizza. Everything was fantastic. No complaints from us or our guests. We had a blast! Our wedding was everything we wanted and more. Queen Anne's and Amanda have so much to do with our unforgettable experience! 15/10 recommend. P.S. Photos by Mat & Ash Photography (the best)

90th Birthday party for my Mother in law. Planning and execution with Andrew was flawless as we had…read moreto cancel from storm the previous weekend. The service from him and Tiffany was top notch.

We got married at OceanCliff, and I wish I could say it was the celebration we dreamed of…read more Unfortunately, our experience with the catering coordinator assigned to us was deeply disappointing, and what happened afterward was far worse. Planning process: Our coordinator was repeatedly rude and condescending toward my mother throughout the planning process. She was also disorganized -- it took multiple rounds of corrections before she had our event details right. She also gave us incorrect measurements for pipe and drape, resulting in a $2,000 charge for a setup that couldn't be used as intended. Credit card fraud: About two months after our wedding, we noticed a fraudulent charge on the credit card we'd given the venue for our event. After investigating with our credit card company, we traced it to an email linked to this same coordinator's name, with an IP address in Newport, RI. We reported this to OceanCliff immediately. At first, they seemed genuinely engaged in getting to the bottom of it and asked us to file a police report, which we did. The Newport Police investigation confirmed the employee had stolen our credit card information and used it for personal purchases. Once the investigation concluded, OceanCliff went silent. Despite repeated requests, they never told us how our information was compromised, what changes they've made to prevent it from happening to other couples, or offered any acknowledgment of the time, stress, and violation of trust this caused during what should have been one of the happiest periods of our lives. We trusted this venue with our wedding and our financial information, and that trust was badly broken -- first by an employee, and then by a venue that stopped engaging once the legal matter was resolved. I can't in good conscience recommend OceanCliff to other couples.

We chose this hotel to celebrate my mother's 75th birthday, and it exceeded every expectation. Our…read moreMoroccan room was beautiful and thoughtfully appointed, and the decor, the views and the service were all exceptional. The staff made the stay. Kevin in the bar welcomed us with lunch on arrival, even while the team was short on servers. Julia at the front desk was gracious from start to finish. Craig was on hand each day with recommendations, bell service and warm conversation, and our driver, also named Craig, went out of his way to show us Newport and share the town's stories. Every detail felt considered, and we left feeling genuinely cared for. This has become one of my favorite hotels, and we will certainly be back. Five stars, and then some.

Really was looking forward to enjoying drinks on the lawn. Everyone was super friendly until we got…read moreto the bar where no one acknowledged our existence. We waited 15 minutes and watched 5 bartenders with their heads down. No smiles, no eye contact. When we arrived, there were 6 people. We understood and waited patiently but as people trickled out, still no help. Maybe there was a switching of shifts happening and some form of communication would have been nice. A "Hi, how are you? Will be right with you" is not something they do there. Couldn't believe it. Never experienced anything like this and walked away disappointed. Maybe steps of service could be implemented because we had no service whatsoever and was ignored while standing at the bar with 1 other person who also was waiting to order.

Loved the ambiance of this restaurant and the location on the water! Beautiful views, live music,…read moreand fire pits all add to it! The food was very good and our waitress had super knowledgeable suggestions. The only reason I'm even docking a star to 4 and not 5 was because my margarita had a dead bee in it and took almost 15mins to get a new one, yuck (pictured below)!!

Overall, it was a good experience. Mike, our waiter was excellent, the watermelon salad was tasty…read morewith a touch of Marconi almonds, the steak was cooked well, but the lobster bisque fell short as there was no lobster in it. For our anniversary, I was hoping for some sort of recognition -especially since they ask ahead of time -but no such luck. Originally I had reserved a table for inside, but the hostess said we got "lucky" as they had outside available and it was a beautiful night. At first, thought it was a great idea until they sat us next to the raucous outside bar at a plastic table and chairs that felt like I should've been in a bathing suit having fish and chips by a pool or wharf. Unfortunately, after sitting for 10 minutes and had time to stew about the weird ambience and the animated acoustic guitarist, I had to go and request another table inside. Luckily, the staff handled it well and quite quickly. Once seated at an appropriate table-clothed, albeit still next to a bar, the ambience improved and we were able to enjoy a nice dinner overlooking the water with excellent service. Bottom line- it wasn't the best anniversary dinner experience, but it's amazing how much the server had an impact on the night. If you're looking for an intimate, nice dinner by the water and the price range is $$$-$$$$ compared to others, definitely request inside. I'm sure the outdoor tables are fun during the day, but the restaurant should rethink how they market themselves, or change over the tables on the dock at night to match the indoor environment. (Or invest in better furniture so it feels like what you're paying for dinner is worth it.) There are plenty of casual places to eat outside in Newport, but this establishment is trying to pass off a classy, outdoor nighttime dining experience that feels like a casual, cheap sandwich place on the dock where you'd be comfortable wearing cut off shorts and t-shirts!

Great ambience- we came for a long weekend and everything was so well done- loved sitting in the…read moreLibrary for cocktails. We ate dinner in both nights- service couldn't have been better. Great choices of food & dessert. I highly recommend it here.

As a member of the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco we have reciprocal privileges to use the…read moreNYYC club (and Vice Versa) when we're are traveling. This goes for the NYYC Harbor Court station in Newport, RI. Our Commodore was having his "Commodore Cruise" in New England and the closing dinner was to be at Harbor Court. Now, with COVID there was a limit on guests amd total crowd for a dinner. We had over 100 cruising ew England and over 80 were due for the final dinner. Add Henri the hurricane to the mix and we had some challenges for the dinner. We had cocktails on the front lawn. Then, the NYYC set is up outside in the motor court area for dinner. This allowed us to get our entire group together. Weather was perfect. Calm Before the storm as they say. We even had the opportunity to watch the clubs "colors" ceremony when they retreat the flag each evening prior to sunset. Now getting to the food and service. With COVID it is especially hard to find amd keep good servers. We struggle with that at our club. It here at the NYYC. First they had plenty of staff. A welcome reprise from those businesses who can't seem to ramp staff back up. Even more impressive, their staff are trained very well. Women first, serve from left, remove from Right etc... I was thoroughly impressed that during COVID, and the night before a major hurricane, the NYYC was able to host the dinner for the StFYC and do so at such a best-of-class level. If you have a chance to visit Harbor Court, don't miss it!

Beautiful restaurant with a mellow vibe. Service was phenomenal and so was the food! The portions…read moreare very generous. We kicked off our dinner with a Parlor Pirate's Stew as the appetizer and oh my, it was like a warm hug of flavors- perfect for a cold or rainy day. The portion is very generous that it can stand alone as its own dish if you're just craving stew. We also ordered the steak fried rice and the pistachio crusted cod- speechless with how perfectly blended the flavors were for both dishes. The cod was buttery soft and overall great. Great find for fusion dinner. Looking forward to dining here again!

To be honest this place disappointed us. The food was just okay. The lumpia was great but our…read moreentrees lacked. My husband got the special- Miso Cod. And being the special you'd think it would be great. However, the rice was either very over cooked or very undercooked. He said it tasted very hard. I asked my server if my dish was a pasta dish since it was called Salmon Ragu, well it was indeed NOT a pasta dish. So I was pretty disappointed in that. The ambiance is great inside. I was really excited for this dinner but left pretty disappointed. Maybe they just had a bad day in the kitchen. Not sure but after spending $100 on my birthday dinner I wanted it to be better.

We stumbled upon the BEST experience at the Meeting Place! My husband, two friends, and I walked…read moreout of IYAC and were heading to the Fastnet when we heard amazing live blues music that stopped us in our tracks. The Meeting Place was hosting musician Big John Short and a small crowd of happy onlookers. We decided to check out the event and were welcomed in right away. Once we sat down, we were asked what we wanted to drink. Wine and beer were brought over, and when we reached for our wallets we were told, "the drinks are on us - just tip the musician!" WHAT?! How great is that? The vibe of the Meeting Place was so welcoming, fun, and alive. Everybody knew that they were witnessing something wonderful in both our hosts and the musician. Eventually, seats were cleared away and a dance floor opened up, bringing a room full of strangers together in foot-stomping, arm-swinging dancing. We were all laughing, sweating, and having one of the best nights, ever. Music stopped at 11:30 due to ordinance rules, and we made sure to make every last minute count. A few of us hung out once the music ended to chat with the owner and staff, who were, as expected, awesome human beings. This place is a great addition to the fabric of Newport and I'll be singing its praises to everyone I meet. Check them out for live music (I think on Friday and Saturday nights) and any other need you have for an event space!!!

Put it this way: I sprained my ankle here and am still giving five stars, that's how good this…read moreplace is. The food and service was amazing. The staff was so personable and attentive. They consistently checked in on me, giving me a wheelchair and bags of ice. The view is breathtaking. Just watch where you're stepping :)

WOW. This was my first visit here and just WOW. My good friend is getting married here so I stopped…read moreby with her to talk about all the details. Walking into the room for the first time completely took my breath away. It is absoultely STUNNING. The views of the newport bridge and water are pefectly framed by the wall of stunning windows. From the mouldings, to the ceiling, to the grand staircase, to the chandeliers... WOW JUST WOW! They have an amazing property and have done an amazing job highlighting the space. The lawn is green, they have a firepit facing the bay and ample spots to sit and enjoy the view. I am very excited to return in January for the grand event!

We had our company clambake last Sunday. I cannot say enough about the staff at Kempenaar's. It…read morestarted with questions on food safety for a nut allergy. We were assured my grandson could have a safe afternoon with no worries. The staff all worked hard to make sure everything was perfect and delicious. The food was phenomenal and plentiful! The bartender was wonderful even when all the kids had a million questions! I would recommend this clam bake with 10 stars. It was a wonderful and delicious afternoon!

Attended an event today. It was awesome, from the grounds to the amazing food. It was a feast fit…read morefor a king. The staff was great as well. Hope to return again next year!!

We visited the Fort Adams State Park this summer, and we discovered that it's an excellent place…read morejust to relax and enjoy the sounds of the Newport harbor. They offer guided tours for visitors of the hidden underground tunnels if you've got the time. We took the opportunity to enjoy the 2 mile walking path to enjoy some excellent panoramic views of the harbor views.

What a great spot for photography! Really great views of the Newport Bridge. You have to get…read moretickets to enter the fort. Parking is free.