1639

1639 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Michael VIP

   Philadelphia14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My wife and I moved here to Newport in 2021 from Philadelphia area of PA. We dined here over 3 years ago, & it was a terrible experience. Since the new management (Davidson I believe) took over & the ongoing renovations from inside out, it seems they’re changing everything for the better at this beautiful location. We could not have asked for a better experience today at the Easter Buffet. The manager at the door was extremely accommodating and spent some time updating us about the great changes. Our adorable and efficient waitress, Brittany, made us feel special. The chef even came out to answer our questions about the food. Can’t wait until the weekend dining opens up & the outside deck experience of course. We will be suggesting “1639” to all our friends in Newport, as well as those who visit us. Thank you. Michael & Jeanne Casey BERNARSKY 267-265-8555
   

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   lauren

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The team was lovely and helped make our family celebration very special. The buffet was great! Thank you!
   

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   Alexis

   Rhode Island2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had Easter brunch here and it was absolutely outstanding. Everything was both beautiful and delicious. I’d definitely recommend this spot to anyone visiting from out of town.
   

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4. The reviews below were submitted before March 12, 2025, when this restaurant changed management.

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   FranA

   New York City5 reviews

   Dined on September 2, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   They didn’t have 3 items on the menu that we wanted.
   

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   Maria

   New York City7 reviews

   Dined on September 1, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was great as was the service. However, there was a limited selection of wine options and no cocktail menu. In addition, it would be nice to have complimentary bread or crackers at the start of our dining experience.
   

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   Ashley

   Greater Boston1 review

   Dined on August 30, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was incredible. Service was meh. My wine glass came over with wine all over the bottom so I had to clean it myself. Then our waiter did not come back over to get us more drinks until we flagged down another waiter. He was nowhere to be found the majority of our meal
   

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   LisaH VIP

   New York City12 reviews

   Dined on August 16, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We won’t go Back We’ve been coming here through all its iterations, starting with Scarletta, then Sail Fish, and now 1639. I was looking forward to this newest version because the location is great. But the place had low energy, foreign service that was unfamiliar with the menu, blah food, no wine menu, and overall mediocre experience. We won’t go back. Their prices are on the extreme upper level, but unwarranted as the food was barely okay. I don’t recommend.
   

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   Doug

   Los Angeles19 reviews

   Dined on August 10, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Very pretty restaurant and hotel all refurbished but food was horrible. Really disappointed as service was equally terrible. Manager came over to help and the he disappeared also. They should be able to retain plenty of summer help given the location. Recommend they bring in exchange students like other places.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3

    Food was decent, but pricey. Ambiance was nice, but we had a great table. The rest of the restaurant was just okay Beautiful string lights outside but they weren't lit...would have been so nice if they were. Service was not good! Pleasant server but painfully slow. Only came around once for drink refills. Got our food after a long wait and didn't see the waiter again. Would not necessarily go back
    

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    Michael VIP

    Philadelphia14 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We are Newport residents since NOV 2022. We tried dining here 2 yrs ago, & we’re not pleased with the menu or service at the time. Now since the hotel/restaurant is under new management, we wanted to try it again. Our waiter was fantastic….but the $72 medallion size filet with a tiny onion was totally unacceptable!!! And the whole menu needs improvement to include more choices. Scallops, shrimp, pork, & a better house salad. We were quite surprised that the renovation and the great location on Goat Island did not improve overall. Thank you & hoping improvements will happen in the near future. We love the location & ambience.
    

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