What People Are Saying About White Horse Tavern
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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…
12/08/06
Fantastic food
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
04/11/06
Historic venture & great dining experience
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
12/29/05
So not worth the hype
by redhand11
We tried the tavern for lunch and were sorely disappointed in the service. Although the food was very good and if based on that alone place would be ranked as excellent, the unkempt, rude and totally incapable waiter we had means we will not visit again. I think we had the same waiter as the person who went there on Thanksgiving - my husband got the wrong drink twice, we waited forever for food, drinks, service (instead of an offer of dessert menus, we got 'do you want anything else?').
- Pros: Food
- Cons: Service, Service, Service
The Details on White Horse Tavern
When to Go:
This is the place to go for a romantic dinner for two or to celebrate a special occasion.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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