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The Roof Deck at the Vanderbilt, Newport, RI

The Roof Deck at the Vanderbilt

4.6
4.6
111 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for happy hour
Our Roof Deck venue here at The Vanderbilt is closed for the season. We hope you will join us when we reopen in the spring of 2024!

One of the best-kept secrets in all of Newport, The Roof Deck at the very top of the hotel is the perfect al fresco spot to watch the sunset and take in sweeping views of the historic city and port, offering a selection of fresh cocktails and light bites.

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This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (401) 846-6200
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Gras
  • Private party facilities
    For a Private event or buy-out, please contact us directly at (401) 846-6200.
  • Area
    Newport
  • Cross Street
    The Roof Deck at The Vanderbilt is on Mary St. at the end of Clarke St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Roof Deck at the Vanderbilt offers "incredible service" and "stunning" views of Newport, creating a vibrant atmosphere perfect for drinks and small bites. While the menu is limited to appetizers, the "generous portions" and "great cocktails" make it a popular social spot. It's ideal for sunset moments and lively gatherings.

111 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

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

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  2. karlaj

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

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

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  3. Frank

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

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

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 2024

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

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  5. amy

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    lovely sunset with a drink. service was attentive but didn't hover.

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  6. Erin

    VIP

    Austin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 September 2024

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

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  7. Janie

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 3 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful views of Newport! Great drinks and appetizers! Outstanding service! Don’t miss this spot!

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  8. Yaz

    Rhode Island

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 August 2024

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

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  9. NeomyV

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 25 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for an afternoon cocktail with wonderful service!

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  10. Angelina

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It did not live up to the hotel brand. The hostess on the main level just pointed in the direction of the elevator instead of walking you to it or st least to the halfway of it. The hostess on the roof deck was not friendly. However our server was amazing. The food was fair and the presentation lack luster. The view was good as long as you look straight ahead and not down, otherwise you’re looking at a parking lot!

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FAQs

The Roof Deck at the Vanderbilt is rated 4.6 stars by 111 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

Google Map for The Roof Deck at the Vanderbilt

41 Mary St, Newport, RI 02840-3027

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The Roof Deck at The Vanderbilt is on Mary St. at the end of Clarke St.
  • Area
    Newport
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Gras
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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