We had a wonderful experience at Cara Restaurant at The Chanler Cliff Walk. The setting was enchanting, the food exquisite, and the service outstanding. What truly elevated our visit was the friendly hospitality of Steve, our server. Despite limited plant-based or vegetarian options on the menu, Steve graciously guided us through suitable choices and even consulted the kitchen for tailored recommendations. He also shared insights into the origins of the kitchen's produce and provided valuable wine recommendations, all with the warmth of conversing with old friends.When my wife asked for the desert menu, she expressed that she was looking for something with chocolate, but very small. At seeing her disappointment at seeing that the tasty chocolate desert on the menu was rather large and mixed with bananas, Steve excused himself and a minute later surprised us with four delectable dark chocolate truffles for everyone at the table, perfectly satisfying our craving!But Steve's kindness didn't stop there. Upon admiring The Chanler, we inquired about touring the grounds after dinner, to which Steve enthusiastically agreed. As we settled the bill, he informed us that he had arranged for a tour of some of the rooms with the front desk. Steve's thoughtful gestures truly made our evening unforgettable. Thank you Steve!Vegetarian options: The vegetarian and plant based dishes were few. However, the were delicious!The mushroom velouté soup was exquisite and the ancient grains was outstanding!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hunter Hanger
Incredible intimate setting. I’ve been to many Michelin star restaurants and this one surpasses them. Just a few tables. Chef introduces courses personally, wait staff passionate about each dish and the wine, a must visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth Armstrong
Amazing espresso martini!! Staff was extremely welcoming and bubbly. Even took our groups photo without asking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Octavio Gomez
I want to start by saying thanks to Chef Jacob and Andrew for making a special occasion even more special! We did the blind taste dinner and, not sure how, but every dish that came out was better than the previous one! And all of them were incredibly good! From the freshness of the ingredients, the presentation and the amazing explanation of every dish by the chef himself, everything was incredible! We can’t thank the Cara crew enough for this amazing experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley Schrader
We have dined at many Michelin rated restaurants and the service at Cara was by far the best service we have ever had. We had the blind tasting and the attention to detail and flavor was incredible. Chef Jacob’s passion for food shows in every dish. Simply amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian
Cara always offers so much more than just a "meal" with their 5- or 8-course blind tasting menu. It's an experience, unlike any we've ever had at any other restaurant. You never know what's coming up next, but are always delighted by it. It's fresh, energetic, it keeps you guessing--and, of course, always delicious. The staff is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Chef Jacob comes out to introduce each course personally, then takes the time to thank all the guests who had been dining there on their way out. I'd rate it more than 5 stars if I could. And I can't wait till the next time!
Darlene Turner
Our daughter treated us to this incredible meal - the blind tasting - which we thoroughly enjoyed! The foods were prepared and presented very creatively, and every bite was fabulous! What a treat, and a memory to be treasured!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely wonderful tasting menu! So thoughtful with an emphasis on local cuisine. Each course was absolutely amazing and the chef provided inspiration and details on all ingredients. Lovely and attentive service. A must visit!
This experience was such a memorable one. We went for our anniversary and were sat in a room with only 4 tables. The chef came out and announced every dish. The dishes were all a suprise and stunning plates and food. Highly recommend.
KathyM
We had a magnificent evening at Cara. From our pre-dinner cocktails (with mint that the bartender went out to the garden to pick), though all seven courses (of our five course menu), the service was attentive—including Chef coming out to introduce each course—and the food among the best we've ever had. We've eaten at our share of Michelin-starred and James Beard award winning restaurants, and even at Maine's The Lost Kitchen. We would rank this chef's tasting experience right up with the best of them. It's a little “spendy”, but totally worth the splurge. Truly hope we'll be able to return again someday.
Cara is a great restaurant. A truly unique dining experience in a very elegant setting. Exceeded by far our expectations. The food was outstanding. Very creative cuisine. We enjoyed very much the fact that the chef explained every course in detail. The service was exemplary. An excellent restaurant for a special event. We chose this restaurant for a birthday celebration and it was indeed the perfect choice.
MAG DiPietr0
Cara was a good find on our walk to the beach. It should have been better for the price however. The garganelle pasta and swordfish were tasty but served room temperature. They quickly cooled off leaving the overall experience disappointing. Hoping dessert would save the meal, it did not. The dried out financier cake was tasteless. Thankfully the ice cream served with it provided some tastier bites. I would give Cara another try as the atmosphere and service were enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Noah Rosenfeld
The atmosphere, the food, and the thoughtfulness of the chef and staff really knows no bounds. The food was incredible — thoughtful, and exudes everything Rhode Island. Every dish was explained by the chef, and the ingredients all locally sourced were some of the best I’ve ever had. It was my birthday, and they really were so thoughtful and kind. At the end of the meal, we were brought a kind gift and a signed card from everyone in the restaurant. I’ve been lucky enough to eat at Michelin star restaurants and this sits alongside any of them - to be honest it is even more special and intimate. Absolutely incredible experience. Thank you for such a memorable night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
CharlesM
Five Star Dining! Each of the eight courses prepared with perfection, presentation worthy of the finest art galleries! The private room with limited seating and beautiful ocean views provided the perfect setting! Topped off with a well thought out wine pairing!
We had a wonderful experience at Cara Restaurant at The Chanler Cliff Walk. The setting was enchanting, the food exquisite, and the service outstanding. What truly elevated our visit was the friendly hospitality of Steve, our server. Despite limited plant-based or vegetarian options on the menu, Steve graciously guided us through suitable choices and even consulted the kitchen for tailored recommendations. He also shared insights into the origins of the kitchen's produce and provided valuable wine recommendations, all with the warmth of conversing with old friends.When my wife asked for the desert menu, she expressed that she was looking for something with chocolate, but very small. At seeing her disappointment at seeing that the tasty chocolate desert on the menu was rather large and mixed with bananas, Steve excused himself and a minute later surprised us with four delectable dark chocolate truffles for everyone at the table, perfectly satisfying our craving!But Steve's kindness didn't stop there. Upon admiring The Chanler, we inquired about touring the grounds after dinner, to which Steve enthusiastically agreed. As we settled the bill, he informed us that he had arranged for a tour of some of the rooms with the front desk. Steve's thoughtful gestures truly made our evening unforgettable. Thank you Steve!Vegetarian options: The vegetarian and plant based dishes were few. However, the were delicious!The mushroom velouté soup was exquisite and the ancient grains was outstanding!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible intimate setting. I’ve been to many Michelin star restaurants and this one surpasses them. Just a few tables. Chef introduces courses personally, wait staff passionate about each dish and the wine, a must visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing espresso martini!! Staff was extremely welcoming and bubbly. Even took our groups photo without asking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I want to start by saying thanks to Chef Jacob and Andrew for making a special occasion even more special! We did the blind taste dinner and, not sure how, but every dish that came out was better than the previous one! And all of them were incredibly good! From the freshness of the ingredients, the presentation and the amazing explanation of every dish by the chef himself, everything was incredible! We can’t thank the Cara crew enough for this amazing experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have dined at many Michelin rated restaurants and the service at Cara was by far the best service we have ever had. We had the blind tasting and the attention to detail and flavor was incredible. Chef Jacob’s passion for food shows in every dish. Simply amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cara always offers so much more than just a "meal" with their 5- or 8-course blind tasting menu. It's an experience, unlike any we've ever had at any other restaurant. You never know what's coming up next, but are always delighted by it. It's fresh, energetic, it keeps you guessing--and, of course, always delicious. The staff is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Chef Jacob comes out to introduce each course personally, then takes the time to thank all the guests who had been dining there on their way out. I'd rate it more than 5 stars if I could. And I can't wait till the next time!
Our daughter treated us to this incredible meal - the blind tasting - which we thoroughly enjoyed! The foods were prepared and presented very creatively, and every bite was fabulous! What a treat, and a memory to be treasured!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely wonderful tasting menu! So thoughtful with an emphasis on local cuisine. Each course was absolutely amazing and the chef provided inspiration and details on all ingredients. Lovely and attentive service. A must visit!
This experience was such a memorable one. We went for our anniversary and were sat in a room with only 4 tables. The chef came out and announced every dish. The dishes were all a suprise and stunning plates and food. Highly recommend.
We had a magnificent evening at Cara. From our pre-dinner cocktails (with mint that the bartender went out to the garden to pick), though all seven courses (of our five course menu), the service was attentive—including Chef coming out to introduce each course—and the food among the best we've ever had. We've eaten at our share of Michelin-starred and James Beard award winning restaurants, and even at Maine's The Lost Kitchen. We would rank this chef's tasting experience right up with the best of them. It's a little “spendy”, but totally worth the splurge. Truly hope we'll be able to return again someday.
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Cara is a great restaurant. A truly unique dining experience in a very elegant setting. Exceeded by far our expectations. The food was outstanding. Very creative cuisine. We enjoyed very much the fact that the chef explained every course in detail. The service was exemplary. An excellent restaurant for a special event. We chose this restaurant for a birthday celebration and it was indeed the perfect choice.
Cara was a good find on our walk to the beach. It should have been better for the price however. The garganelle pasta and swordfish were tasty but served room temperature. They quickly cooled off leaving the overall experience disappointing. Hoping dessert would save the meal, it did not. The dried out financier cake was tasteless. Thankfully the ice cream served with it provided some tastier bites. I would give Cara another try as the atmosphere and service were enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
The atmosphere, the food, and the thoughtfulness of the chef and staff really knows no bounds. The food was incredible — thoughtful, and exudes everything Rhode Island. Every dish was explained by the chef, and the ingredients all locally sourced were some of the best I’ve ever had. It was my birthday, and they really were so thoughtful and kind. At the end of the meal, we were brought a kind gift and a signed card from everyone in the restaurant. I’ve been lucky enough to eat at Michelin star restaurants and this sits alongside any of them - to be honest it is even more special and intimate. Absolutely incredible experience. Thank you for such a memorable night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Five Star Dining! Each of the eight courses prepared with perfection, presentation worthy of the finest art galleries! The private room with limited seating and beautiful ocean views provided the perfect setting! Topped off with a well thought out wine pairing!