Cara at The Chanler
A Seasonal Journey of Blind Tasting Experiences
Cara Dining Room
May 6 - October 11, 2026
Open Wednesday through Sunday
Overlooking Cliff Walk and Easton’s Bay, Cara invites guests to experience an evening shaped by the rhythm of the coast and the creativity of the kitchen. Here, Chef Jacob Jasinski and his culinary team guide guests through a 5 or 8-course blind tasting that unfolds one course at a time. Each dish is presented as it leaves the kitchen, creating a natural dialogue between chef and guest.
This menuless experience changes nightly, allowing the kitchen to cook with what arrives that day from local fishermen, farmers, and ranchers. The result is a thoughtful progression of dishes that reflect the season, the sea just beyond the windows, and a refined European approach to craft.
Honored with the AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star distinctions, and recognized with Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, Cara has become a table many consider the evening’s main event in Newport.
5:00 pm: Five-Course Blind Tasting Menu, $185 per person ++
8:00 pm: Eight-Course Blind Tasting Menu, $245 per person ++
Due to the intimate nature of the experience, full prepayment is required at the time of booking. Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours in advance.
Cara Chef’s Counter - Exclusively for Guests of The Chanler
March 25 - May 02, 2026
Open Wednesday through Saturday
Experience the heart of Cara like never before at our Cara Chef’s Counter, an intimate dining journey reserved exclusively for hotel guests. Each evening, a single private table offers a front-row view of the kitchen, providing a rare opportunity to engage directly with our chefs.
Guests will savor a nine-course blind tasting menu, carefully crafted by our culinary team, with each dish entirely unique and unavailable anywhere else at The Chanler. Perfect for those who delight in culinary discovery, the Cara Chef’s Counter offers an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience.
Offered exclusively during the fall and winter, this experience is the ultimate way to elevate your stay at The Chanler.
6:00 pm: Nine-Course Blind Tasting Menu, $325 per person ++
Available to hotel guests only. Maximum party size of five. 72-hour advanced reservations required. To enhance your stay with this exclusive experience, please contact our Guest Services team at 401-847-1300.