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Food was okay.
Ambiance was great. You cannot beat the location. Service was attentive.
Filet came out worse than well done and was ruined.
The halibut tasted frozen. The snowball was ok. I had to ask the waiter to refill my water glass if it wasn't too much trouble. Expensive. Go to 22 Bowen's for good service and a decent meal.
NOT CHILDREN FRIENDLY! The food was very good! That being
NOT CHILDREN FRIENDLY! The food was very good! That being said we found the male host very rude. I imagine he has been there a very long time, but he is extremely pompous. We had children with us and the host gave us major attitude if we even asked a question. He also moved our stroller outside with our asking- & never smiled. Service was good not great. Restrooms were old. Very Disappointing! Would not recommend.
Clarke Cooke (SkyBar/Porch) was at the top of every
Clarke Cooke (SkyBar/Porch) was at the top of every recommendation TikTok that my friend and I saw, so we decided to check it out! The location is stunning and the porch was so beautifully decorated -- we had amazing summer weather and it was right at sunset! The service was very prompt. Our waiter checked in on us often, gave us great recommendations and made us laugh. Really a great experience! The food was pretty solid as well. We had the cauliflower (which is $18 for one piece of cauliflower...?) and the heirloom tomato salad to start. The tomato salad was really yummy and a fantastic portion size, but in retrospect we probably would've skipped the extremely overpriced cauliflower (I'd say dish but again, it was one piece of cauliflower?). For our mains we had the halibut which was pretty yummy and reasonably priced, and then my friend had two apps (she is vegetarian and the menu is limited in that aspect) of the fig salad and the truffle pasta. She really loved the tagliatelle but it was only about 3-4 bites of pasta. She'd pay more to have a bigger portion was our conclusion on her end. We ended it with the snowball from hell which was delicious and a great size for two people! Overall, we knew we were going more for vibes but were pleased with the food we got to enjoy!
Great place to hang out.
Really busy, especially on the weekend. Food is great! Oyster bar is wonderful, i would sit there and never leave. Mr. Leonard is wonderful and very helpful.
Made a reservation here during our stay at Newport.
The food was delicious. I ordered the salmon special, which was excellent. I did find bones in my fish, but that comes with the territory. I always try to be extra precautious when eating fish. We also ordered the steak frites. The steak was cooked perfectly. The fries where underwhelming. My husband ordered the lobster roll. It was definitely more of a lobster salad as described. Tons of celery in it. My bay breeze tasted great. I ended up ordering another after we received our check. They do get busy so definitely make a reservation, and it's a tight space. It's on the more expensive side, so save this for a really nice dinner.
A delightful and delicious experience! The service was
A delightful and delicious experience! The service was very professional and attentive. The quality of food is the best in town. Succulent, briny oysters on the half shell! The Sole was extremely fresh with luscious caramelized onions and a nice balance of chopped tomatoes all on a bed of spinach. Snowball dessert shared with friends was the perfect ending to a special dinner. A must stop for a memorable dinner in historic Newport.
I liked this place so much, I didn't want to leave.
And I was drunk too. That was expensive! But I'm an adult and so when closing time comes, I left. Management didn't have to call the cops on me. On top of that, I'm Special Knox County Attorney. I'm held to a higher standard of behavior as a government attorney. And don't worry. I didn't drive drunk. My law school buddy drove.
Fantastic service, excellent ambiance, and delicious food.
Yummy experience all around.
A great local restaurant, one that evokes our Colonial past.
We go to Clarke's on every trip to Newport. Great food, nice people, outstanding ambience. Worth every cent!
No salt, no substitute. Wouldn't come back.
CHEF, please learn to use SALT. Good lobster roll. Bad choice on goat cheese with roast beef. NO SUBSTITUTION OR CHANGES allowed. Hundreds of dollars bill... no changes ??? Drowned chowder in dill. Not good.
Flavorless
I had the lobster roll. It was very tasty and fries were delicious. The burger was overcooked and had no flavor. The lobster salad was also bad and had absolutely no flavor.
Caution: Sushi is not served upstairs
Good food, but was so looking forward to “summer sushi”, which they apparently don’t serve on the Porch / Skybar dining room. I looked everywhere on the website and Instagram before my visit to confirm they serve it in the dining room, and there is not a single word about it on the website. I basically begged for sushi upstairs and they refused. Again, this would be totally fine if there was any qualification on the website. I spoke to the staff about it and they didn’t really care.
A true Blue-blood Experience
Ambiance was over the top so we threw all sheets to the wind and leaned in. Tuxedoed staff of all ages meant people watching that extended to the waiters, plus the high standards backed up by Laura Ashley pillows made the scene somewhat blue blood hilarious. Shout out to Franz!
Noisy and cramped seafood dining
The Atmosphere: If you love a lively, loud restaurant, then you will be happy with the vibe here. If you have trouble hearing and/or do not want to be at a table crammed into a tight space, rethink where you want to dine. There are lots of seafood places in Newport. The Food: The New England clam chowder was good. Lots of folks seem to want it creamier and thicker, so think twice about your preferences before ordering. Folks who ordered the lobster roll were happy with the amount of lobster, the taste, and the cole slaw. I ordered mussels and frites. The mussels were very large and could have used a more flavorful sauce. I seemed to get the dregs of the French fries. They made me long for Five Guys. Parking: Nearby parking is $10 per hour. Any portion of an hour is $10 too. Ugh, such is Newport. Would I go again? No.
Always Outstanding
This is our second time here. The service is always outstanding and I love the atmosphere. Food is really good, but I did not care for their clam chowder. It was not creamery enough. Will definitely be back.
Fun vibe
Very fun and lively vibe along the water and convenient walk to my hotel. The service while pleasant was understandably rushed because it was so busy.
Couples getaway weekend - fantastic dining experience
We were walking around Thames Street and stumbled upon this restaurant. Went in for lunch and we loved it! Fantastic variety on the menu, great drinks and moderately priced. We had a reuben - grilled to perfection, chowder (on the thinner side but very tasty) and a roast beef sandwhich. All of which were great. The best and brightest part of our meal is their signature dessert - Snowball in Hell. Talk about amazing. Chocolate (Belgian) lined/coconut rimmed martini glass, chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream. No wonder it has been on their menu since the 1970's. This restaurant is a must stop in when in Newport!
Loud, rude, crude and obnoxious bartender
My husband and I love this place and have been coming for years. The last 2 times were not so nice. There is a male bartender that is very loud, crude and brash. This is an upscale restaurant and having a person there screaming and cursing is not pleasant.
Nice lunch!
Enjoyed lunch here today. We didn’t have a reservation but they had a table for two available in the Candy Store/Bistro. Nice waiter, overall great atmosphere and we enjoyed our lunch. I had a Caeser salad and my daughter enjoyed a cup of clam chowder and the tuna plate. This side of the restaurant is casual. If you want to eat in the fine dining section, you’ll need reservations and nice attire.
Good but not great dinner.
I had the hamachi jalapeno and the spider roll. Spider roll had clearly been cooked hours before and was not crunchy. Portion sizes l, wine list and service were good.
One of the best places in Newport.
Great food great atmosphere. Most fun place in. Summer sushi is awesome., amazing oysters. Steak is good great service
Refreshing - great service
Went to the bar since there were seats and we did not have reservations after the Mooring. It was refreshing and the service was spot on! Had a bite there and was so much better than where we were previously. Hope to go back soon!
Delicious food and great staff!
My friends and I had a wonderful experience dining here! They were able to fit us in even though it was a busy evening. At first hostess said we could only have the table for 90 minutes, but then she went out of her way to get us a different table that we could have for 2 hours! I thought that was so thoughtful of her to go out of her way. We all ordered seafood dishes and they were so delicious! I’d definitely eat here again!
THIS WAS so much fun!! The food, the service, the
THIS WAS so much fun!! The food, the service, the atmosphere and overall experience was just what we were looking for while searching for a place to eat on the wharf. The oysters were FRESH and delicious. Everything we had to eat for dinner was just as fresh and delish!! The waitress was so nice and came around to check on us just the right amount of time. I HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Located in the perfect spot along the waterfront near tons
Located in the perfect spot along the waterfront near tons of boutiques & shops, this historic restaurant had a lot of great options. The place is very busy & lively. We started off with the clam chowder which unfortunately was a bit runny/watery. The pastas sauce was similar and sunk below all the pasta. However the sushi, sea bass, and lobster rolls my family ordered were all top notch. The snowball from hell dessert was terrific offering a chocolate covered glass and chocolate cake/vanilla ice cream stuffed inside. One of the best desserts Ive ever come across.
My family and I enjoyed dining at the Clarke Cooke House.
It's a very lively atmosphere with lots of personality. Our waitress was very attentive to our needs. I would recommend ordering seafood because those dishes packed a lot of flavor. I loved my lobster roll; it was a perfect size. The sea bass special was very tasty. The popular snowball in hell dessert was a hit packed with lots of chocolate and coconut, you can't go wrong. Definitely worth a visit!
If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies you will
If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies you will recieve minimal or no accommodation. Add in the indifferent wait staff, on the 3rd floor's so called Sky Porch "elegant" jacket required dining area, the frankly average uninspired food that was served luke warm, the raucous, crowded, noisy, bar room atmosphere, offered up an experience that was mediocre at best....the aptly named "snowball in hell" desert was the best part of the meal but the "cappuccino" that accompanied it was possibly the worst I've ever been served....
We came to Newport to celebrate my birthday, and I HAD to
We came to Newport to celebrate my birthday, and I HAD to come to Clarke Cooke house as I had the most phenomenal lobster roll the last time I came. Hot take, but I prefer a cold roll over a hot one. I knew I wanted to come here when we were planning. We ordered 3 different kinds of oysters, the majority of us got lobster rolls, my mom got a steak, and my sister got fries and a Caesar salad. Our server was super nice and we had an amazing time. Can't wait to come back again!
Worst customer service experience I've ever had.
The food is ok but all 6+ interactions at 3 different host stands on different floors were disrespectful, demeaning, and rude. Waitress was fine but not friendly by any means and my party of 3 felt immensely discriminated against at this weak excuse of an establishment. Will not be returning or spending another dime here. Might I also add, we were the only table on the entire floor not given bread to start. Sigh
A must visit restaurant for any stay in Newport! Great food
A must visit restaurant for any stay in Newport! Great food and service. Highly recommend the oyster selections and lobster roll. The hostess was awesome - she was able to snag us a table by the water. There was piano music playing during our visit and the restaurant was such a wonderful vibe.
Mixed feeling about the Clarke Cooke house, food was tasty
Mixed feeling about the Clarke Cooke house, food was tasty 7/10, very common fair and nothing to really write home about. The dinning room is crowded, the servers and staff were friendly and personable but overall service was very slow (Drinks took 15 minutes, 2 Sandwiches smoked ham and smoked salmon took about 25-30 minutes). If it wasn't crowded, and you don't one paying a premium for "touristy" style dining it's passable, but there are better options.
Excellent meal. A bit crowded. Wonderful service.
Enjoyed our meal at this amazing venue. The steak was prepared perfectly and the drinks were delicious. Dress code with required jackets for men. Tables are a bit close but workable.
A Modern Newport Classic
The Porch at Clarkes is a dreamy setting on a pleasant night in June. This is old school Newport with great modern food. There is a dress code required and this makes sense for such a lovely place. Started with a glass of champagne at the SkyBar where bartender Peter serves good conversation along with his drinks. The third floor dining Porch has a nice view of boats resting in the harbor. Sommelier Michael helped us pair a beautiful Bordeaux with our meal. Food arrived quickly. Super presentation and flavors. Manager Stefan commands this bustling establishment with great charm. All in all a very special evening.
Excellent dinner in a casual atmosphere
We recently spend a long weekend in Newport and had dinner at Clarke Cook House. Since it was March it was a casual atmosphere. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Great food and our server was great, too. There were many great options on the menu so it was hard to choose but everyone was really happy with what they did choose. We had just gotten into town so we were tired but this hit the spot. Highly recommend if you are in Newport.
Yummy food, preppy vibe.
Went for St. Patty's Day lunch. They have raw bar, great drinks, large food menu. Had a few appetizers and drinks. Clam chowder was lighter than most..it was a refreshing change. Didn't get to try the famous Snowball in hell dessert. I can see this place getting super busy so try to get reservation ahead if you can. Small bar seating area.
Thursday night dinner for two ...
My date and I enjoyed a chilly Thursday evening meal in the upper lounge area. He enjoyed a nice glass of Bourbon. I enjoyed a delicious California Chardonnay. They served fresh warm rolls with scrumptious whipped butter. We both enjoyed the Black Sea Bass special. We were both very impressed with the flavor and creativity of our dishes which were perfectly cooked. The service was good but cold. The atmosphere was upscale nautical. The fireplace was a great touch and made for a very cozy evening.
Excellent food, especially the seafood.
Friendly service and a great atmosphere with varied locations inside.
Arugula salad was delicious.
Fireplace was cozy. Steve the bartender was the best part of the evening. So incredibly attentive and talented mixologist.
Great food, service, ambiance! A warm friendly atmosphere
Great food, service, ambiance! A warm friendly atmosphere with excellent service and superb food.
Another great meal
Once again, Clarke Cooke House did not disappoint. Eating delicious food in front of a fire on a cold winter night - just perfect. Bruce was our server - try to have him as a server, if you can. This is my favorite place to eat in Newport. Hands down!
We had a girls dinner planned and were so excited to eat
We had a girls dinner planned and were so excited to eat here. Huge disappointment. Do not recommend. Muscles - smelled and tasted like human feces Steak frites - frozen fries, chewy steak Jamón - I don't even want to talk about it
When we entered they offered to check my wife's coat and
When we entered they offered to check my wife's coat and mine, so we handed them over. When I tried to get them back the man asked for $4. I explained that I had not known that I would be charged, and he insisted and pointed to a small sign which had not been within my line of sight, stating the fee. I then tried to pay but he did not accept card payment and demanded cash. Without my winter coat, he directed me to an outside ATM to get cash. Keep in mind, this was after I had already tipped the server well on our expensive meal.
Need to update my review! We ate here again and you need to
Need to update my review! We ate here again and you need to try the snowball/ amazing chocolate dessert with cake ice cream and toasted coconut YUM!
We chose the CCH for a special occasion and it was a
We chose the CCH for a special occasion and it was a beautiful evening with outstanding food. We sat at the bar, as did not have ressies. Beware of the drink specials list. There are no prices. The "Newport Water" was $30. Yes, not a typo...$30...foolishly I had 2. It was basically a Prosecco fizz. Cost us $60.
My visit to this restaurant was a complete disaster.
The service was terrible, employees and management were shockingly rude, and the prices were way too high for what felt like a tourist trap. Adding insult to injury, the food was simply awful. The dining areas were loud and dirty, creating an overall unpleasant experience. Definitely not worth a visit.
My wife and I went to Clarke Cooke House this past week on
My wife and I went to Clarke Cooke House this past week on a trip to Newport. First, the building and dining room were awesome (we got to sit next to the fire, which we recommend); this is the quintessential Newport eatery. I started with a local beer, which was good. The bread they brought out was warm, fresh, and delicious. My wife and I both went with the steamed lobster and it was also delicious. We capped the meal off with the Snowball in Hell; it was so good we went back the next night to get the dessert but the restaurant was packed and we couldn't get a table. This place really made us feel like we were getting the Newport experience. Bathrooms were really small, but clean. Side note: Really surprised about the current yelp rating; give this place a try!
Great restaurant and atmosphere
Restaurant busy with plenty of atmosphere. All the food was very well cooked and nice and fresh. We ate lobster and steak, both of which were lovely
One of my fav spots in Newport
The Clarke Cooke House is one of my favorite places in Newport and I consider myself a vacation "regular". If you time it right you can always find a space at the bar and the food and service will not disappoint. As far as I'm concerned this is the best lobster roll in Newport. The fresh tomato salad, the chowda and the gazpacho are great too and as far as cocktails are concerned you can't beat a Newport Water! The service and food have remained consistent over the many years they've been open.
Callie was excellent and shrimp crisp
Had a very nice lunch of course clam chowder with a thinner broth but quite tasty. Kathy did not like the Brussels sprouts. Instead changed to a Caesar salad which was good. I had some shrimp and a lobster tail Callie was excellent in her service She was on top of everything
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