The Old Courthouse

4.9

268 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

The Old Courthouse has been serving the Newport area dining scene for 15+ years with Creative American Cuisine in the heart of Newport's Downtown Historic District. Dine in a beautiful Federalist era building.

This circa-1826 building served as the district courthouse for the past twenty-five years. It is located behind the Newport Opera House and features an elegant dining room and full service bar.

This family-owned business has carefully preserved the elegance and simplicity of the building to provide a unique dining experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 9:00 am–1:30 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(603) 863-8360
Website
http://eatatthecourthouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Robert C Steele
Catering
We cater 20 - 200 people, at your location or ours. Please call for more details.

Location
30 Main St, Newport, NH 03773
Neighborhood
New London
Parking details
To access parking: Take Central Street (off Main Street) travel approximately 150 yards. Sign on left OLD COURTHOUSE PARKING. When you enter lot you are at the rear of our building.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Sautéed Chicken Mirabella$19.00
Rack of Lamb$23.00
with Cranberry Ginger Chutney
Pan Seared Sea Scallops$22.00
with Raspberry, Rosemary and White Zinfandel
NY Strip Steak$22.00
with Red wine Demi Glaze
Roasted Salmon$20.00
with Horseradish Crust and Balsamic Reduction
Stuffed Portabella, Stuffed$17.00
with Spinach and Cheddar

What 268 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Old Courthouse offers a charming dining experience with "delicious food and excellent service." Guests rave about the "friendly atmosphere" and homemade desserts. Highlights include a delightful Sunday brunch, exquisite lamb, and a rotating menu that keeps diners returning. The live music adds a special touch, enhancing the overall ambiance.

268 Reviews

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martha
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite restaurant for occasions, always great food, good service & nice atmosphere. Plus very reasonable.
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Kyle
New Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had my Bday dinner @ The Old Courthouse & greatly enjoyed it! We celebrate all our special occasions with an incredible meal @ The Old Courthouse; & eat there when we just want a hugely enjoyable meal! & The Old Courthouse's Sunday brunch is top notch-so good! A shout out to April & the Chef. The service @ The Old Courthouse has always been great & pleasant people who deserve recognition work there! We are looking forward to the next community event hosted by The Old Courthouse! Thank you!
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Barbara
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Loved the ambience and for Thanksgiving Day it was very busy, even towards the end of the time it was open. The lamb was exquisite. Some slow service, but given the fact it was a holiday it was fine!
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Bridget
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious, freshly prepared omelets, house made pastries and life music. Excellent choice, great value
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Tina
New Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really loved the whole vibe of this brunch! The food, the drinks, the gentleman playing the piano for the entire time we were there (he was fabulous), just had a lovely time!
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Daniel
VIP
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. Excellent as always. Excellent as always.
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John
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant with a nice atmosphere. Food was delicious and our server was friendly and could answer all our questions. We go to the Courthouse every fall for the Polish week menu.
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Allison
VIP
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely setting , good lunches, excellent service.
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Eric
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great cocktails. They made our bougie margaritas EXACTLY as we like them!!! Awesome pumpkin spice cake and profiteroles for dessert. I had the jager schnitzel and it was delicious, as was the squash bisque. Others had beet salad and chicken polonaise and said theirs were very good too! It is a one room space (the old courtroom) but was not full so it wasn’t loud for us. Menu changes each month so we look forward to checking back again.
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Alex
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is amazing. The food is spectacular, and the service was great. I have been here several times including Father's Day and it is a must see and attend place that you will truly enjoy.
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The Old Courthouse is rated 4.9 stars by 268 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

30 Main St, Newport, NH 03773

Additional information

Neighborhood
New London
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 9:00 am–1:30 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
To access parking: Take Central Street (off Main Street) travel approximately 150 yards. Sign on left OLD COURTHOUSE PARKING. When you enter lot you are at the rear of our building.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Robert C Steele
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://eatatthecourthouse.com/
Phone number
(603) 863-8360
Catering
We cater 20 - 200 people, at your location or ours. Please call for more details.

The Old Courthouse

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Menu

Starters

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry$7.00

Deep Fried Apple Fritters$8.00

Eggplant, Grilled and Stuffed$8.00

Soups

Soups$6.00

Salads

Roasted Beets$7.00

Traditional Caesar Salad$6.00

Garden Salad$6.00

Entrees

Sautéed Chicken Mirabella$19.00

Rack of Lamb$23.00

Pan Seared Sea Scallops$22.00

NY Strip Steak$22.00

Roasted Salmon$20.00

Stuffed Portabella, Stuffed$17.00

What 268 people are saying

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