I’m sad to write this review, as the ambiance and service were great. We were seated next to the window and had the pleasure of watching the sunset. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. My husband started with a cup of the clam chowder and I stared with a Caesar salad. My salad was good, James noticed his chowder tasted odd, had a thin consistency, and was loaded with dill. We both enjoyed the special of the sea bass and then rounded out the meal with the snowball in hell.Within two hours of our meal my husband’s stomach started to ache. The rest of the evening until the early hours of the morning James had severe food poisoning. Since we both had the same entree of the sea bass we will say it was from the clam chowder. If you’ve ever suffered from food poisoning, it can be painful and unpleasant. We had an unfortunate experience at the Clark Cooke House and would warn anyone considering the clam chowder to avoid it at all costs!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Norris Whelden
After one dinner it's our go to favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maria Gundian-Rodriguez
Excellent food and service . Well worth the prices , it’s the real thing in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Newport Clam Chowder
Stephen Carmon
Dress code ?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Penny Ftikas
Phoebe offered excellent service, attentive, and kind :) Excellent classic food, and beautiful classic Newport atmosphere. We look forward to coming back in warmer months! Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheryl Cromwell
Food was amazing, service was excellent, atmosphere was adorable... so why 4 stars? After such a nice experience, having to figure out the bill for 6 individual diners really detracted from the experience. We passed the slip around, scribbled notes on scrap paper collected cards and cash and then the server was unable to figure it out. Our bill was over $300. Why, in this day and age, is this establishment unable to figure out how to give us separate checks is beyond me. We are a group of 10 ladies who formed 1 year ago and this is the first time we were told we could not get separate checks. It took 45 min for the manager to figure out our bill so we could pay. Clarke's Cooke House, you need to do better for your diners.Vegetarian options: The 2 vegetarian dishes were ordered were superb!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim
You go to the Clarke Cooke for the atmosphere, because you can get better tasting food and a lower prices elsewhere in Newport.I been going there 3-5x a year for the past 10 years and it hasn't changed-which is what you want if you enjoy the sailing themed old Newport atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Veronica Holmquist
This is one of the most beautiful places in Newport, RI . Great service and great food! We will definitely be back soon! Thank you Liam and Stefan for the service and hospitality!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pumpkin
The best seafood tower around,the waitress"s are on top of there game an joke around with you five stars for sure an it's not expensive keep up the great work.Thank you. ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chef's Daily Selection of Oysters on the Half Shell, Sushi
Jaime L.
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.
Belén Portugal
The lobster bisque was delicious. The service is very good, attentive and they give recommendations. A very nice and upscale place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James L.
Great food, service, ambiance! A warm friendly atmosphere with excellent service and superb food.
Amy Barclay
Forty years later, and it's still iconic + at the top of my go-to list. Ted Gidley is a phenomenal chef. The beautifully prepared food, including summer sushi + raw oysters, never disappoints.The wine list is spectacular and I was able to enjoy a single glass of Opus One...who offers that?! They do!We ate simply with a warm brussel caesar, beef carpaccio and Candy Store burger. Always looking forward to my next dinner out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Rare-Seared Sesame Tuna Salad, Burger, Carpaccio of Beef Tenderloin, Crab Cake, The Snowball in Hell
Clifford D. Mallory
The Most fun and authentic Waterfront New England Dining/Drinking experience available. Unmatched across the board with no apologies of food, service or management.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Chef's Daily Selection of Oysters on the Half Shell, Calamari Fritti, Newport Clam Chowder, Tuna Ceviche, Lobster Roll
I’m sad to write this review, as the ambiance and service were great. We were seated next to the window and had the pleasure of watching the sunset. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. My husband started with a cup of the clam chowder and I stared with a Caesar salad. My salad was good, James noticed his chowder tasted odd, had a thin consistency, and was loaded with dill. We both enjoyed the special of the sea bass and then rounded out the meal with the snowball in hell.Within two hours of our meal my husband’s stomach started to ache. The rest of the evening until the early hours of the morning James had severe food poisoning. Since we both had the same entree of the sea bass we will say it was from the clam chowder. If you’ve ever suffered from food poisoning, it can be painful and unpleasant. We had an unfortunate experience at the Clark Cooke House and would warn anyone considering the clam chowder to avoid it at all costs!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
After one dinner it's our go to favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and service . Well worth the prices , it’s the real thing in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Newport Clam Chowder
Dress code ?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Phoebe offered excellent service, attentive, and kind :) Excellent classic food, and beautiful classic Newport atmosphere. We look forward to coming back in warmer months! Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was amazing, service was excellent, atmosphere was adorable... so why 4 stars? After such a nice experience, having to figure out the bill for 6 individual diners really detracted from the experience. We passed the slip around, scribbled notes on scrap paper collected cards and cash and then the server was unable to figure it out. Our bill was over $300. Why, in this day and age, is this establishment unable to figure out how to give us separate checks is beyond me. We are a group of 10 ladies who formed 1 year ago and this is the first time we were told we could not get separate checks. It took 45 min for the manager to figure out our bill so we could pay. Clarke's Cooke House, you need to do better for your diners.Vegetarian options: The 2 vegetarian dishes were ordered were superb!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You go to the Clarke Cooke for the atmosphere, because you can get better tasting food and a lower prices elsewhere in Newport.I been going there 3-5x a year for the past 10 years and it hasn't changed-which is what you want if you enjoy the sailing themed old Newport atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
This is one of the most beautiful places in Newport, RI . Great service and great food! We will definitely be back soon! Thank you Liam and Stefan for the service and hospitality!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best seafood tower around,the waitress"s are on top of there game an joke around with you five stars for sure an it's not expensive keep up the great work.Thank you. ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chef's Daily Selection of Oysters on the Half Shell, Sushi
Excellent food, especially the seafood. Friendly service and a great atmosphere with varied locations inside.
Restaurantji Recommends
Arugula salad was delicious. Fireplace was cozy. Steve the bartender was the best part of the evening. So incredibly attentive and talented mixologist.
The lobster bisque was delicious. The service is very good, attentive and they give recommendations. A very nice and upscale place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, service, ambiance! A warm friendly atmosphere with excellent service and superb food.
Forty years later, and it's still iconic + at the top of my go-to list. Ted Gidley is a phenomenal chef. The beautifully prepared food, including summer sushi + raw oysters, never disappoints.The wine list is spectacular and I was able to enjoy a single glass of Opus One...who offers that?! They do!We ate simply with a warm brussel caesar, beef carpaccio and Candy Store burger. Always looking forward to my next dinner out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Rare-Seared Sesame Tuna Salad, Burger, Carpaccio of Beef Tenderloin, Crab Cake, The Snowball in Hell
The Most fun and authentic Waterfront New England Dining/Drinking experience available. Unmatched across the board with no apologies of food, service or management.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Chef's Daily Selection of Oysters on the Half Shell, Calamari Fritti, Newport Clam Chowder, Tuna Ceviche, Lobster Roll