I wasn’t really impressed with the drinks up here, but everything else about this place makes it worth a visit. There was a wait when we initially checked in, but we found that tables moved fast and we were able to enjoy the town for around 20 minutes until we were texted about availability. On that note, the host staff were amazing and very helpful, offering directions around the hotel and how to get around, as well as clear explanations on wait times. They were so amazing! The view is literally perfect. We were lucky enough to grab a spot right around sunset. As I mentioned before, I wasn’t obsessed with any of the drinks I tried, but they’re good enough to enjoy with that kind of view. Definitely a spot to check out while in Newport.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Bethany Martone
Amazing view and sunset!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simone
THE VIEWS ARE AMAZING! The food was good with the limited menu. We really enjoyed the Vanderbilt!
Carrie
For our first full day in Newport and with nice weather, my girlfriends and I thought a rooftop dining experience would be perfect. The view was great but likely not a place we will return. We were fine with a limited menu of snacks since we assumed we'd just get a cocktail and some bites but the cheese plate was not only disappointing because of the very aggressive cheeses chosen for the plate but the sever set it before us with no explanation to even what they were. Our experience was ultimately ruined by a couple who were speaking to someone on speaker phone while the gentleman vaped and blew smoke wherever he chose.
Amy Berger
Hours online show until 10pm… had dinner at the Vanderbilt; before dinner at 7:30 was told it was too crowded on the rooftop and they couldn’t accommodate anyone else- then told shortly after 9 that last call was 9:10 and we couldn’t go- after very slow dinner service. Very annoying. Limited menu. Not sure I’d recommend/return.
Thalia
Great view of the Newport Bridge and the Wharf! Awesome drinks and cute little appetizers to make it a must stop!
Theodora P.
The view is Great! The espresso martinis not that much!
karlaj
I lived the view! We went for sunset and it was cloudy. So we missed a beautiful sunset, but the view of the harbor and bridge was spectacular!
Ilana Van Eick
Came here on a Tuesday night for an amazing rooftop experience but was let down by the service I received. It was empty and it took more than 30 mins to get one appetizer. They also charged me for a drink that I didn’t like. We won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Frank
Great view of Newport! Drinks are good and food selection, while limited, was very good. Shrimp cocktail was surprisingly good with very large, flavorful shrimp. Oysters were fresh and tasty. Pimento cheese offering was a surprise and one if my wife's favorites. Reservations highly recommended to assure a table, especially on weekends. On sunny days, be sure to bring a hat and / or sunglasses as there is no shade on the rooftop.
The view was lovely. The food and drinks are very over priced and not very good. The plastic wine glasses were tacky and not very clean. Service was more in line with a quick service restaurant than the type of hotel the Vanderbilt purports to be.
Erin
Rooftop view at sunset is stunning! But service was slow - mostly because not a lot of staff upstairs. Waitress was nice though and apologetic when backed up. Food was okay and served on paper and wine was in plastic vs glass. Menu was limited, was hoping for more dinner style meals. Nice for drinks but not for dinner.
Janie
Beautiful views of Newport! Great drinks and appetizers! Outstanding service! Don't miss this spot!
Yaz
Good spot to have a few drinks with friends. I went with my boyfriend for after dinner drinks. The drinks were great. The rooftop was a little smaller than anticipated . But the view was very nice as you could see a little bit of everything-the water, boats, bridge and of course skyline . It's behind Mary street parking lot so there's an additional a view of that if you are sitting in the bar seats along the ledge . It was on a Sunday and very energetic with a dj playing mix of music across different generations -Which we enjoyed. It was super busy when we initially got there (730pm) leading to very slow service in the beginning -over 20 mins to get our first drink order taken and 20 minutes for those drinks to arrive. We'd go back again but at a less busy time.
Steven La Barre
Delishious culinary dishes. Well worth the money. Great service. Thank you Aryna!
I wasn’t really impressed with the drinks up here, but everything else about this place makes it worth a visit. There was a wait when we initially checked in, but we found that tables moved fast and we were able to enjoy the town for around 20 minutes until we were texted about availability. On that note, the host staff were amazing and very helpful, offering directions around the hotel and how to get around, as well as clear explanations on wait times. They were so amazing! The view is literally perfect. We were lucky enough to grab a spot right around sunset. As I mentioned before, I wasn’t obsessed with any of the drinks I tried, but they’re good enough to enjoy with that kind of view. Definitely a spot to check out while in Newport.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Amazing view and sunset!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
THE VIEWS ARE AMAZING! The food was good with the limited menu. We really enjoyed the Vanderbilt!
For our first full day in Newport and with nice weather, my girlfriends and I thought a rooftop dining experience would be perfect. The view was great but likely not a place we will return. We were fine with a limited menu of snacks since we assumed we'd just get a cocktail and some bites but the cheese plate was not only disappointing because of the very aggressive cheeses chosen for the plate but the sever set it before us with no explanation to even what they were. Our experience was ultimately ruined by a couple who were speaking to someone on speaker phone while the gentleman vaped and blew smoke wherever he chose.
Hours online show until 10pm… had dinner at the Vanderbilt; before dinner at 7:30 was told it was too crowded on the rooftop and they couldn’t accommodate anyone else- then told shortly after 9 that last call was 9:10 and we couldn’t go- after very slow dinner service. Very annoying. Limited menu. Not sure I’d recommend/return.
Great view of the Newport Bridge and the Wharf! Awesome drinks and cute little appetizers to make it a must stop!
The view is Great! The espresso martinis not that much!
I lived the view! We went for sunset and it was cloudy. So we missed a beautiful sunset, but the view of the harbor and bridge was spectacular!
Came here on a Tuesday night for an amazing rooftop experience but was let down by the service I received. It was empty and it took more than 30 mins to get one appetizer. They also charged me for a drink that I didn’t like. We won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Great view of Newport! Drinks are good and food selection, while limited, was very good. Shrimp cocktail was surprisingly good with very large, flavorful shrimp. Oysters were fresh and tasty. Pimento cheese offering was a surprise and one if my wife's favorites. Reservations highly recommended to assure a table, especially on weekends. On sunny days, be sure to bring a hat and / or sunglasses as there is no shade on the rooftop.
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The view was lovely. The food and drinks are very over priced and not very good. The plastic wine glasses were tacky and not very clean. Service was more in line with a quick service restaurant than the type of hotel the Vanderbilt purports to be.
Rooftop view at sunset is stunning! But service was slow - mostly because not a lot of staff upstairs. Waitress was nice though and apologetic when backed up. Food was okay and served on paper and wine was in plastic vs glass. Menu was limited, was hoping for more dinner style meals. Nice for drinks but not for dinner.
Beautiful views of Newport! Great drinks and appetizers! Outstanding service! Don't miss this spot!
Good spot to have a few drinks with friends. I went with my boyfriend for after dinner drinks. The drinks were great. The rooftop was a little smaller than anticipated . But the view was very nice as you could see a little bit of everything-the water, boats, bridge and of course skyline . It's behind Mary street parking lot so there's an additional a view of that if you are sitting in the bar seats along the ledge . It was on a Sunday and very energetic with a dj playing mix of music across different generations -Which we enjoyed. It was super busy when we initially got there (730pm) leading to very slow service in the beginning -over 20 mins to get our first drink order taken and 20 minutes for those drinks to arrive. We'd go back again but at a less busy time.
Delishious culinary dishes. Well worth the money. Great service. Thank you Aryna!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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