PERFECT FOR INFORMAL DINING is the Conservatory restaurant at the Vanderbilt Grace in Newport, Rhode Island - a transformation of the former Vanderbilt Hall by Grace Hotels. The bright and airy Conservatory offers lighter meals in lovely informal surroundings and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Conservatory"s picture windows offer lovely views of Newport town historic Trinity Church, built in 1725 based on designs by Sir Christopher Wren. The Conservatory also serves cocktails and food in the Vancerbilt Grace's garden terrace. This oasis of calm is just minutes from the town center yet transports you into another world.

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18 Current Reviews

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Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

(18 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 18 reviews

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4 stars

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3 stars

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1 star

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Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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special occasion(11)
fit for foodies(7)
great for brunch(6)

neighborhood gem(6)
romantic(6)
great for lunch(5)

The Conservatory At Vanderbilt Grace Reviews List

Review 1 for The Conservatory At Vanderbilt Grace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We have visisted The Conservatory several times and have enjoyed every experience. The Vanderbilt Grace is a classy "oasis in the desert" from the noisy and overcrowded downtown Newport. Rooftop bar has an excellent view of Newport and Narragansett Bay. The gardens are lovely!"

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem

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Review 2 for The Conservatory At Vanderbilt Grace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The three of us enjoyed outstanding

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/23/2013

2012

Dined on 04/23/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The three of us enjoyed outstanding service,ambiance and cuisine. A very special evening.

Can't wait to try their rooftop in a few weeks."

Dined on 04/23/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 3 for The Conservatory At Vanderbilt Grace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A great place to find right

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/19/2013

2011

Dined on 04/19/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"A great place to find right in the middle of town and within walking distance from Long Wharf. The food was really good. They have a large wine list fit for anyone's taste."

Dined on 04/19/2013

2011

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 4 for The Conservatory At Vanderbilt Grace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The service was really outstanding.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2013

2010

Dined on 04/13/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The service was really outstanding. We had to wait 15 minute for our table to be ready for which they apologized several times and gave us a glass of champagne."

Dined on 04/13/2013

2010

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Review 5 for The Conservatory At Vanderbilt Grace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

terrific Service was perfect.......

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/09/2013

2013

Dined on 04/09/2013

2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"terrific Service was perfect........I can't say enough about how well we were treated.they made us feel as if we were guests of the Vanderbilts!!!!!!!!!!"

Dined on 04/09/2013

2013

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Review 6 for The Conservatory At Vanderbilt Grace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

charming and beautiful restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2013

2012

Dined on 04/07/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"charming and beautiful restaurant with good food. the onion soup, which is not always on the menu, is excellent, as well as their bread basket. We went for restaurant week lunch (brunch, as it was a Sunday) and the value was enticing too. Highly recommended, this place is off the beaten track and worth discovering. We have always had good food and service there."

Dined on 04/07/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 7 for The Conservatory At Vanderbilt Grace

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Mixed review. I had the full

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2013

2012

Dined on 04/07/2013

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Mixed review. I had the full high tea $29.95 The home made huckleberry jam, and lemon curd were in tiny pots but extremely good. 1st pot of tea water was cool. Wish I had asked for another tea bag with the 2nd pot of slightly hotter water. A tea cozy to keep the water hot would have been nice.
The 2 (4") tiny scones and 2 cookies were nicely done. As to the sandwiches... The 3 small finger sandwiches (5"x3") 1 of cucumber, 1 of egg mayonnaise and one of smoked salmon and butter were very tasty. The chocolate dipped strawberries were wonderful. It could bear improving..but there are few places as attractive for high tea and The Vanderbilt does try to excel. The Muse restaurant there is a fabulous treat and worth every dollar."

Dined on 04/07/2013

2012

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch

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Review 8 for The Conservatory At Vanderbilt Grace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The Conservatory is the more

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2013

2010

Dined on 04/05/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The Conservatory is the more casual dining side of the Vanderbilt Grace hotel. Don't expect to be wowed by the decor. The room is something like the breakfast room at a European hotel--more functional than beautiful. The service was casual, well informed and pretty attentive.

The food was creative and very well executed. We went for a Newport Restaurant Week so the menu was limited but fine. Desserts were outstanding. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the grilled bread that was served with mussels app. The seasoning on the bread overwhelmed the light mussel/broth.

This place could be a "go-to" spot as a hidden retreat just a block from the hustle and bustle of Thames Street during the Newport summer."

Dined on 04/05/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list, great for lunch

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Review 9 for The Conservatory At Vanderbilt Grace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic spread for Easter

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2013

2008

Dined on 03/31/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We had a lovely Easter Brunch. French toast, omlettes to order, chocolate croissants and chocolate covered strawberries. What more could a girl want?

The children that were there for the Easter Egg hunt we very well mannered."

Dined on 03/31/2013

2008

Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, special occasion

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Review 10 for The Conservatory At Vanderbilt Grace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Reservation time not honored

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2011

Dined on 02/16/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Overall a good experience. There seemed to be confusion over my Open Table reservation, I made it for 5:00 in the Conservatory because we had tickets to a show. At 5:30 we still had not been seated and we questioned the delay, they asked us if we knew we had a reservation for the Conservatory and not Muse, the other restaurant, we said yes we knew.

The delay in being seated did cause us to feel rushed at the end in order to get to our show on time."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Conservatory At Vanderbilt Grace

Based on the average of (8) ratings-only reviews

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(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

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