Reviews for Cara in Newport, RI

The absolute best place in Rhode Island. What an amazing property. Chef Jacob and his staff are unbeatable. I have nothing to... critique. Every single component here is better than the last. An absolute must visit for anyone who appreciates refinery. Read more

This was a very unique experience. The chef came out and explained to us about every dish on our table as it came out. At the... end we were very full. The flavors were very unique and creative. My wife and I came on our honeymoon, and it was a little outof our comfort zone. Some of the food was outstanding, while a few of the portions required us to be a little more open minded.If you want a truly unique dining experience, this is the place to come to. Thank you chef! Read more

We've been coming to The Chanler for our anniversary for six years now...ever since we discovered the paradise that is The... Chanler! This year's visit was our most amazing yet!! The blind tasting at Cara was an experience of a lifetime...honestly themost exquisite food I've ever had. We opted for the wine pairing also, which I highly recommend, as the wines were all a perfectcomplement to the courses. The staff was so kind and attentive, the chefs were engaging and informative....it truly was such arelaxed, enjoyable evening surrounded by such beautiful ambiance and the most amazing food we've ever been served! We willdefinitely be back (again and again and again....) Read more

This was the single best dining experience of my entire life. My husband and I went here on our mini-moon to celebrate our first... dinner as a married couple, and chose the 8 course blind tasting with wine pairings. I genuinely do not have the language toconvey the extremely high quality of product, beautiful plating, perfect balance and compliments of flavors, textures, andcolors, and the exquisite wine that perfectly complimented each course. Shea was an absolutely amazing staff member, and theexecutive chef, Jacob, was incredibly talented, knowledgeable, kind, engaging, and gave us an experience I know I will neverhave again (unless I come back to Cara, of course!!) The entire night felt like an absolute dream, and it was by far thehighlight of our wedding besides the actual "I do's!" I cannot stress enough, try this restaurant. It was worth every singlepenny I paid and I will be back again every year for our anniversary, if not more frequently than once per year. I give myhighest compliments to Jacob and Shea, just genuinely wonderful people and so talented. Read more

We celebrated our 5th anniversary here in December and were engaged here when it was the spiced pear years ago. We enjoyed our... meal then and had hoped for the same experience. Let me just start that the food was very nice. We opted for the three course. The fixed menu gives you three courses with eight choices. Two apps, four 'main', two dessert. The food itself was top end. Itwas finished with the intention of giving a beautiful presentation. That being said the portion size for the main courses isn'teven enough to constitute an appetizer. I had two main courses and felt like I was just getting started( I'm 160lbs no where abig eater). I estimated about 2oz of protein. The reason I could only give 2 stars is what this costs. $100/person plusmandatory gratuity. I always tip well but prefer the option of tipping based on the quality of service. Taking that option outjust makes waitstaff lazy. During covid and a restaurant that only did 2 tables that night it's hard to mess up but I wouldnever go to a busy place with a preset tipping system. Expect to pay ~$300 for a couples night out. We went back to our hotel,relaxed for 1/2 hour then went down to the restaurant, split a platter of oysters and had two main courses for just under$100. It's so sad they opted to go to an overpriced, pretentious experience. Dinner should have left a memory, not a heftyprice and empty stomach Read more

An absolutely fantastic experience. Cara is fine dining without the stuffiness. Passion is evident from the kitchen to the... waitstaff to the amazing flavors. It’s really just about amazing food. Tour the kitchen if you get a chance, the enormouscustom stove is one of only a few in the country. Cole was a perfect server and put us at ease and comfort throughout thenight. Service was attentive but not intrusive: The scallops were perfect, and the oxtail stew under it was rich and complex. The lobster and gnocchi was the best I’d ever had. Wine list was stellar and. The desert was fantastic. A five starexperience for our valentines dinner. Bravo Cara! Read more

Started with the pork belly, and my god it was fantastic. So much flavor! Then the Filet Mignon.... Wow. Cheddar Potatoes,... while not a huge serving were delicious. The service was great our server was so pleasant even volunteered to take a picture .We walked in expecting tiny servings but it was great, healthy portions, and the desert was very tasty. Well worth the pricefor a beautiful location and delicious food! Also stayed at the Chanler. Magnificent all around. Read more

My husband took me here for my birthday. We sat inside with the most spectacular view . We started off with a couple of... cocktails that were perfectly balanced and beautifully garnished. Our server was Cole. He was prompt and very knowledgeable inregards to the food, flavors, wine and where everything was sourced from, most of which was local which we greatly appreciate.We picked the tasting menu called “Plunge” which is a 6 course meal with wine pairings. Literally everything we tried wasdelicious and decadent. The wine pairings perfectly complimented and enhanced each dish. We thoroughly enjoyed thisexperience. It’s a little on the pricey side so it’s sort of a splurge, but the whole experience is so worth it . Theyalso have outdoor seating that’s a bit more casual and offers a different menu. We will try that next . Highly recommendthis place . They know what they’re doing . If you’re looking to be spoiled or spoil someone, this is where to do it! Read more