Castle Hill Inn to Hotel Viking: Newport's Thanksgiving Dining Guide
Newport-area residents and visitors have a cornucopia of Thanksgiving dining options this year, with local restaurants serving traditional turkey dinners and creative culinary twists.
Several upscale establishments are offering prix-fixe menus for those looking to dine out on November 28. Castle Hill Inn presents a three-course family-style feast for $125 per person, featuring seasonal starters like smoked cod and chilled shellfish, followed by mains such as farm-raised turkey and Atlantic halibut.
The Chanler at Cliff Walk serves a four-course menu for $145 per adult and $55 for children under 12. Diners can expect gourmet offerings like venison carpaccio alongside classic Thanksgiving fare.
Hotel Viking hosts a buffet in its Viking Ballroom from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, priced at $125 for adults and $58 for children aged 4-12. The spread includes a carving station, raw bar, and an array of desserts.
For a more casual atmosphere, Johnny's in Middletown offers an all-day culinary affair. Their Thanksgiving buffet runs from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM, featuring classics like butternut squash, sage stuffing, and roasted turkey for $35 per adult and $19 for children under 12.
Several other restaurants are joining the Thanksgiving festivities. 22 Bowen's serves its regular dinner menu alongside a special three-course Thanksgiving dinner for $55 per person. The White Horse Tavern , open from 1 PM to 6 PM, adds holiday specials to its menu, including a Thanksgiving Wellington for $41.
The Mooring welcomes diners from noon to 7 PM, offering its regular menu plus holiday specials. Boat House in Tiverton will be open from 11:30 am to 6 pm, serving their regular menu and traditional Thanksgiving additions.
Stoneacre Brasserie takes a different approach with a "Friendsgiving" event on November 27, featuring live music and a relaxed dress code.
For those preferring to celebrate at home, several establishments offer take-home options. Sweet Berry Farm provides farm-to-table classics available for pickup on November 27. Their menu includes sliced turkey, Italian stuffing, and classic sides, with orders due by November 21.
Hotel Viking's One Bellevue restaurant prepares Thanksgiving dinners for groups of four to eight, ranging from $240 to $480. Pickup is available on November 27 between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
Boat House in Tiverton offers à la carte take-home options, including roasted turkey dinner and seafood casserole. Orders must be placed by November 24 for pickup on November 27 or Thanksgiving Day.
Newport Vineyards presents a locally sourced, from-scratch menu featuring items like apple sage stuffing and sweet and cheesy butternut casserole. Orders are due by November 24 for pickup on November 27.
Foodlove Market in Middletown provides both full meals and à la carte options, with a minimum of two days' notice required for orders. They offer pickup and delivery services to Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, and Jamestown.
The Mooring also joins the take-home trend with a $215 package serving four guests, available for pickup on Thanksgiving Day.
For those with a sweet tooth, Newport Vineyards offers a special November Treat Board featuring pecan pie brownies, pumpkin cheesecake bites, and other seasonal delights.
With this diverse array of dining options, Newport-area residents and visitors can easily find a Thanksgiving meal to suit their tastes and preferences, whether they choose to dine out or enjoy a feast at home.
