Flora at Gardiner House - Newport

4.8

172 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for scenic views

Under the culinary direction of Chef Somoza, Flora’s menu captures the spirit of Mediterranean seaside towns from Saint Tropez to Capri to Marbella, spotlighting the bountiful seafood and vibrant produce that are hallmarks of coastal cuisine. With a passion for fresh ingredients rooted in his childhood in the Spanish countryside, picking wild blackberries and foraging mushrooms and wild asparagus, Chef Somoza is drawn to local, farm-to-table cooking.

The Flora menu is made up of regional ingredients such as sweet corn, seasonal vegetables and fruits, local seafood and small farm sourced meats, and is anchored by a crudo bar and fish main courses including Dover Sole, Bank Scallops, pan seared halibut. A skilled pastry chef and boulanger, Somoza is also putting an emphasis on quality breads and an impressive offering of house-made pastries and ice cream, and the most delicious creme brulee.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 436-0400
Website
https://www.gardinerhouse.com/food-drinks/
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
24 Lee's Wharf, Newport, RI 02840-3420
Neighborhood
Newport
Cross street
Lower Thames St. & Lee's Wharf
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

What 172 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.9Ambience
4.3Value

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Rhode Island
Best Ambiance
Newport County
Best Overall
Newport County
Best Ambiance
Newport County
Innovative
Newport County
Hot spot
Newport County
Great for fine wines
Newport County
Good for special occasions
Newport County
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Flora at Gardiner House in Newport offers an "outstanding" dining experience with "excellent" service and a "beautiful" ambiance. Guests rave about dishes like the tuna tartare, chicken paillard, and yellowfin tuna crudo. The setting is "stunning," featuring wonderful views and festive decor, making it a "perfect" spot for memorable meals.

172 Reviews

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Nicholas
Greater Boston30 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very handsome venue with outstanding service Spanish cuisine. Wide choice original dishes; with some dishes too peppery. Good if pricey wine list. Definitely a "special occasion" place.
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Lizzie
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a beautiful time and thoroughly enjoyed this stunning space. Food and cocktails were delicious.
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Karen VIP
Caribbean3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always consistent and the staff is really top notch. Attentive and available when we needed her
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Ella
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Flora is a must visit spot for a good mix of classic newport views with a delicious menu and drink selection. ambience is so fun, we will definitely be back
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Pamela
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful experience, amazing place, can’t wait to go back!
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robin VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding! Our Server Hannah may have been the best server we ever had the pleasure of guiding our dining experience!! She had impeccable timing, a great knowledge of the menu and pairing of flavors. We would come back just based on her expertise. Already made our next reservation!!
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Lea
Greater Boston22 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant featuring elevated New England fare. Yellowfin tuna crudo and duck breast is a must!
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Eric
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun restaurant with good food and excellent service. Great views in the daytime.
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Kathy
Greater Boston16 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is so well appointed with beautiful wallpaper throughout. Service is excellent and the bar is very inviting!
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Stacie
Greater Boston11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Studio and Flora are always an extraordinary experience. Two of my guests tried the special "Burger Bender" burger and were planning to vote it as best burger. I still love the Tuna Tartare and Chicken Palliard. Stacy did a great job as did the rest of the staff looking after us! -Stacie
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Flora at Gardiner House - Newport is rated 4.8 stars by 172 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

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24 Lee's Wharf, Newport, RI 02840-3420

Additional information

Cross street
Lower Thames St. & Lee's Wharf
Neighborhood
Newport
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.gardinerhouse.com/food-drinks/
Phone number
(401) 436-0400

Flora at Gardiner House - Newport

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