The happiest season of all gets even better as local restaurants prepare decadent fetes to celebrate the holiday. From a traditional feast of seven fishes on Christmas Eve to butternut squash and apple cider soup all the way down to chocolate peppermint torte, 'tis the season to be so very jolly.
Happy Holidays from our family to yours.
Christmas Eve
CASTLE HILL IN
Enjoy a decadent holiday experience at Castle Hill Inn with sweeping ocean views and a three course pix-fixe menu featuring a spin on holiday classics like roasted chestnut and apple soup, foie gras hot cocoa, sweet potato ravioli and more.
Hours: 5:45 - 8:00 PM
Cost: $82 per person
DEWOLF TAVERN
Join DeWolf Tavern in Bristol for the Feast of the Seven Fishes with 7-courses of fresh seafood.
Hours: 2:30 - 9:00 PM
Cost: $70 per person
THE GRILL AT FORTY 1 NORTH
Enjoy the Feast of the Seven Fishes at The Grill at Forty 1 North featuring Walrus and Carpenter Oyster, Scallop Cerviche, Salmon Tartar, Shrimp Cocktail, Rhode island Neck Clams. Regular menu, along with Seared Halibut in a mussel fricassee entree will also be served.
JOHNNY'S RESTAURANT AT CAMBRIA RESORT
Savor the season at Johnny's Restaurant at Cambria with Christmas Eve specials of prime rib, baked stuffed lobster and baked stuffed sole.
Hours: 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
MALT ON BROADWAY
Join Malt on Christmas Eve as they serve their regular dining menu.
Hours: 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM
SALTWATER AT NEWPORT HARBOR HOTEL
Saltwater at Newport Harbor Hotel is serving up their signature shareable items like Array of the Bay featuring fried shrimp, clams, oysters, fluke, lobster cake and waffle fries.
Hours: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Cost: Options are a la carte
SARDELLA'S
Sit back and relax at Sardella's on Christmas Eve as they serve their regular dining menu.
Hours: 5:00 - 10:00 PM
Cost: Prices a la carte
SCARPETTA
Enjoy signature classics as well as seasonal dishes, fresh seafood selections sourced locally, and a world-class wine list at the new Scarpetta at Gurney's on Goat Island.
Hours: 5:30 - 9:00 PM
STONEACRE TAPAS
Savor a seven-course Feast of the Seven Fishes tasting menu plus choice of dessert. Menu.
Cost: $58 per person.
Hours:
White Horse Tavern
Cozy up in America's oldest tavern for a decadent Christmas Eve meal next to one of four roaring fireplaces.
Hours: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Christmas Day
Clarke Cooke House
Cozy up in the heart of downtown Newport at the Clarke Cooke House with their regular dining menu.
Hours: 5:00 - 10:00 PM.
DEWOLF TAVERN
Join DeWolf Tavern in Bristol for the Feast of the Seven Fishes with 7-courses of fresh seafood.
Hours: 1:00 - 6:00 PM; Bar menu offered 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Cost: $70 per person
THE GRILL AT FORTY 1 NORTH
Savor a special entree of roast prime rib & Yorkshire pudding with au jus, mashed potatoes, roasted carrots alongside Forty 1 North's regular dining menu.
One Bellevue at Hotel Viking
Cozy up at One Bellevue with a five-course offering including wild mushroom and leek amuse, followed by charred onion bisque and warm spinach salad. The main course consists of grilled Filet Mignon and baked stuffed lobster tail with whipped Yukon and sweet potato and cider glazed Brussels sprout. End with flourless chocolate torte. Menu.
Hours: Seatings 1:00 - 7:00 PM
Cost: $79 per person.
MAINSAIL AT NEWPORT MARRIOTT
Enjoy a seaside Christmas day at Mainsail Restaurant located at the Newport Marriott with Christmas dinner including smoked prime rib, Yukon Gold potato baskets with parsnip mashed, roasted butternut squash, green beans, baby carrots, red onions and au jus. Dessert selections include gingerbread bundt cake with eggnog sauce, chocolate peppermint torte with strawberry sauce and red velvet cake with vanilla custard sauce.
Hours: 1:00 - 7:00 PM
SALTWATER AT NEWPORT HARBOR HOTEL
Saltwater at Newport Harbor Hotel is serving up their signature shareable items like Array of the Bay featuring fried shrimp, clams, oysters, fluke, lobster cake and waffle fries.
Hours: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Cost: Options are a la carte
SARDELLA'S
Enjoy a Christmas of Italian cuisine at Sardella's.
Hours: 3:00 - 8:00 PM
SCARPETTA
Enjoy signature classics as well as seasonal dishes, fresh seafood selections sourced locally, and a world-class wine list at the new Scarpetta at Gurney's on Goat Island.
Hours: 5:30 - 9:00 PM
SPICED PEAR AT THE CHANLER
Delight in a special buffet brunch with a side of sweeping ocean views at The Chanler.
Hours: 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Cost: $85 per person, $40 for children under 12
