Tucked away in a small private room with panoramic ocean views, Cara, The Chanler’s signature Forbes Five-Star restaurant offers contemporary and creative blind tasting menus inspired by European elegance and sustainable New England ingredients. Executive Chef Jacob Jasinski lets the food take center stage with avant-garde cuisine, creating new dishes daily to highlight ingredients harvested at their peak. To provide a storied view into the creative process each dish is thoughtfully presented and explained by the kitchen team creating a dynamic interaction between the chefs, service team, and guests. An optional wine pairing from the extensive beverage list, recognized by Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, is curated nightly for each di
Based on 25 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ No takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
The Chanler at Cliff Walk, 117 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI 02840
Phone: (401) 847-2244
Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Michael Parsons
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 out of 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!
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J Davis
If I could give zero I would because I wasn’t allowed to dine here. I had just finished the Cliff Walk during a muggy evening and wanted a bite to eat and some drinks on the patio with my sister. I asked the server if we could grab a seat to which he said reservations are required and go see the hostess inside. As I started walking inside to see the hostess as I was asked to do, the door inside was blocked as a woman stood right in front. I said oh hello I was asked to go inside to see the hostess to which she said that was her. I asked if we were allowed to eat outside and she said the reservations were all full while there were quite a few empty tables. She did not offer to take my name nor grant me a reservation. What she proceeded to do was look my sister up and down like we were trash and so I left. What she was doing was saying my attire wasn’t appropriate. If this was the case she could have politely say we have a dress code and sneakers aren’t allowed. She didn’t. She proceeded to say what she needed to without a single word but a nasty look. She should realize my $100 bills I would have spent to eat there are worth the same as the man and woman dressed just a slightly bit nicer. This was on Aug 12, 2023. The hostess should be fired and the owner should know he lost a customer who has been here multiple times. We made our way to Tickets and were greeted warmly.
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Caroline
THE BEST RESTAURANT IN NEWPORT! I went for my birthday this past weekend, the experience , staff and food was simply unmatched. It was a tailored, personal experience which the chef made even better! I would recommend to anyone going to Newport to make a reservation and go! 12/10
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Justin B.
We had the pleasure of being there for their opening night this year and it was amazing. The entire blind tasting was exceptional, including the best steak and scallops dishes I’ve ever had. Great ambiance and outstanding service, from bar to serving to chef. Thank you, Cara!
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Lynda Stevenson
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 the most exquisite food I’ve ever had. We opted for the wine pairing also, which I highly recommend, as the wines were all a perfect complement to the courses. The staff was so kind and attentive, the chefs were engaging and informative….it truly was such a relaxed, enjoyable evening surrounded by such beautiful ambiance and the most amazing food we’ve ever been served! We will definitely be back (again and again and again….)
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ROSARIO S. C (Batman)
The Cara Restaurant is located in the iconic Chanler at Cliff Walk Hotel. The food is extremely good. Take a walk along the Cliff Walk after dining.
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Victoria Cleaves
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 to convey the extremely high quality of product, beautiful plating, perfect balance and compliments of flavors, textures, and colors, and the exquisite wine that perfectly complimented each course. Shea was an absolutely amazing staff member, and the executive chef, Jacob, was incredibly talented, knowledgeable, kind, engaging, and gave us an experience I know I will never have again (unless I come back to Cara, of course!!) The entire night felt like an absolute dream, and it was by far the highlight of our wedding besides the actual “I do’s!” I cannot stress enough, try this restaurant. It was worth every single penny I paid and I will be back again every year for our anniversary, if not more frequently than once per year. I give my highest compliments to Jacob and Shea, just genuinely wonderful people and so talented.
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Scott Felter
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 enormous custom stove is one of only a few in the country. Cole was a perfect server and put us at ease and comfort throughout the night. 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 star experience for our valentines dinner. Bravo Cara!
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scott alderucci
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.
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Yasemin Salas
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 in regards 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 was delicious and decadent. The wine pairings perfectly complimented and enhanced each dish. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience. It’s a little on the pricey side so it’s sort of a splurge, but the whole experience is so worth it . They also have outdoor seating that’s a bit more casual and offers a different menu. We will try that next . Highly recommend this place . They know what they’re doing . If you’re looking to be spoiled or spoil someone, this is where to do it!
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