The Spiced Pear - Newport

The cubed pear on the chanler is our popular place in the world. They are treated like a license while they are there and everything from eating to service is spectacular. Whether they go there to experience three curs fine eating or when they go to relax on the veranda, get a spiced pear martini! you will thank me.

The Spiced Pear was one of the best dining experiences we've had, anyplace! The pre-dinner cocktail at the bar was fantastic; try the house signature Spiced Pear Martini, which was great. The bar and the dining room evoke a charming, old-world mansion type dining, which you would expect in Newport. Service was attentive and impeccable, with bartenders and servers in black pants/vest, white shirt, black bowtie. Menu consists of a pre-fixe 3 course meal (which we selected) or a 7 course tasting. All options on both menus were unique; the presentation as well as quality was excellent. Service was choreographed with 2-4 servers for each course, While we didn't do the wine pairings for each course, our server recommended glasses that perfectly complimented our entrees. Not sure this is the type of place you dine out on a weekly basis, but for that special occasion, I would highly recommend the Spiced Pear.

Third year anniversary tradition. As in prior years spectacular dining experience. First rate service and top rate setting. Food and wine pairings second to none. Could not have found a better venue to celebrate with the best person I know. Well done as always.

Beautiful restaurant. It’s expensive but worth it. The view is stunning and panoramic. The prix fixe menu has many options and three courses are surprisingly filling. I highly recommend the raw oysters and the butter poached lobster. The wine list is small but thoughtful. My one complaint would be that a bit of a dress code that requires men to wear a sport coat would be nice at least in the restaurant.

I have wanted to go to this restaurant ever since I saw the article in Rhode Island monthly where chefs were asked where they would like to eat. 90% Said the Spiced Pear! As we entered, the hostess wished us happy anniversary as well as any of the staff as we walked to the table. Our waiter, George, was great. He helped us pick a wine for our dinner and was very attentive without being annoying. The food was beautifully prepared and presented. The flavors were incredibly deep and provocative. Although, many places make decaf coffee as an afterthought, the Spiced Pear brews it with the same care as the rest of the meal. Just exceptional. When we had our dessert, our waiter then presented us with anniversary gift: peach gratin with a chocolate card “Happy Anniversary”. Beautiful! I have been telling as many people I know that enjoy food as much as I do about the Spiced Pear! What a find!