Give the gift of sailing this holiday season on our beautiful tall ship, Schooner Aurora.
Choose from one of our fun, themed sailing packages, available Summer 2021: Lobster Boil & Sunset Sail, Wine & Cheese Sail or Mimosa Sail. Purchase gift certificates here.
REGATTA PLACE NAMED WINNER OF THE KNOT BEST OF WEDDINGS 2021
15th Annual Best of Weddings Awards Honor the Top Wedding Vendors Across America
Newport, Rhode Island/January 1, 2021— The Newport Experience is pleased to announce that Regatta Place has been selected as a 2021 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings, an accolade representing the highest- and most-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families and wedding guests on The Knot, a leading wedding planning and registry brand and app. This is the 5th year Regatta Place has been named a winner of The Knot Best of Weddings awards.
Despite COVID-19 interrupting many 2020 weddings and social events, wedding professionals around the nation continued to support to-be-weds throughout their wedding planning journeys. From adjusting future schedules to make way for postponed weddings, to helping couples host socially distanced weddings following state and local guidelines and restrictions with an increased focus on health and safety, wedding pros—and the industry as a whole—rallied together in 2020, ultimately helping couples continue to celebrate life and love. The Knot 2021 Best of Weddings recognition honors the vendors who went above and beyond to help to-be-weds navigate the global pandemic.
In 2021, five percent of hundreds of thousands of local wedding professionals listed on The Knot received this distinguished award. In its fifteenth annual year, The Knot continues its long-standing tradition of supporting local wedding vendors with The Knot Best of Weddings 2021, an annual by-couples, for-couples guide to the top wedding professionals across the country. This comes as the industry prepares for an increase in upcoming celebrations due to postponed events throughout 2020.
To determine the winners, The Knot analyzed its millions of user reviews across various vendor categories—including venues, musicians, florists, photographers, caterers and more—to find the highest rated vendors of the year. These winners represent the best of the best wedding professionals that engaged couples should consider booking for their own unique weddings.
The Knot has inspired 25 million couples (and counting!) to plan a wedding that’s uniquely theirs. With a rich history of providing high-quality content and inspiration, The Knot makes it easy for couples to connect with and book the right wedding professionals to create their perfect wedding day. On The Knot Marketplace, couples can connect with any of the hundreds of thousands of local wedding professionals across the country. The Knot Best of Weddings gives couples the confidence to find and book the best local vendors to bring their wedding visions to life. In combination with years of trusted content, The Knot’s innovative technology simplifies wedding planning, inspiring couples to plan a wedding unique to their love story and personalities.
Wedding professionals who win The Knot Best of Weddings are members of WeddingPro, the leading B2B wedding brand. As the largest marketplace and community for wedding professionals, WeddingPro connects businesses with more than 13 million unique monthly visitors who are planning weddings on The Knot and WeddingWire, as well as with hundreds of thousands of pros in the industry. Through its online marketplaces, educational programs and community-building events, WeddingPro is dedicated to helping wedding professionals build relationships with couples and pros that grow their businesses.
For more information about The Knot Best of Weddings and this year’s winners, please visit https://www.theknot.com/vendors/best-of-weddings.
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About Regatta Place
Regatta Place provides the private seclusion of a waterfront getaway and paramount views of the Newport Harbor. Located on historic Goat Island and situated in the heart of Goat Island Marina, Regatta Place offers the ideal setting for your next waterfront event or wedding reception.
Steeped in Newport’s rich sailing tradition and surrounded by state-of-the-art and classic luxury yachts, this exclusive property accommodates up to 180 guests with the most breathtaking and unsurpassed views of Newport Harbor. Regatta Place creates instant atmosphere with an elegant cream-and-white striped tent adorned with billowed draperies and striking chandeliers, all surrounded by the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Sip sophisticated cocktails and feast on scrumptious hors d’oeuvres while taking in the views from our dockside patio.
End the evening by sailing away aboard the Schooner Aurora, conveniently docked only steps away in the Newport Harbor.
About The Knot
The Knot is one of the nation’s leading multiplatform wedding resources offering a seamless, all-in-one planning experience—from finding inspiration and local vendors to creating and managing all guest experiences, wedding registries and more. The trusted brand reaches a majority of engaged couples in the US through the #1 iOS and Android mobile app The Knot Wedding Planner, the #1 wedding planning website TheKnot.com, The Knot national and local wedding magazines, and The Knot book series. Since its inception, The Knot has inspired approximately 25 million couples to plan a wedding that’s uniquely them. Visit The Knot online at Facebook.com/TheKnot and @TheKnot on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.
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Updated: Nov 10, 2020
Join us at the Safari Room at OceanCliff for Newport Restaurant Week and enjoy delicious three-course lunches and dinners, including your choice of a glass of wine or beer!
$30 Lunch: Soup or Salad | Sandwich or Entrée | Dessert, Glass of Wine or Beer
$50 Dinner: Soup, Salad or Starter | Entrée | Dessert, Glass of Wine or Beer
Call 401-849-4873 for reservations or click here.
This year we are happy to announce we have won “Best Ceremony Venue” and runner-up for “Best Reception Venue” at OceanCliff. Thank you for all the love & support and thank you to everyone who voted for #bestofnewportwedding !
Schooner Aurora also took home a prize! Awarded as “Best Wedding Weekend Activity”
Road trip to Newport with influencer Ingrid Brown.
There is only a few more weeks left of sailing aboard Schooner Aurora! Learn more about our Lobster Boil & Sunset Sail in the latest issue of Newport this Week.
A visit to Newport in September is the perfect time to experience all that the city has to offer; explore the Cliff Walk, stroll along Newport’s beautiful beaches, and tour the mansions without the long lines of the summer tourist season.
Book a two night mid-week stay at OceanCliff Hotel in September and receive a $50 restaurant credit to the Safari Room at OceanCliff.
*Valid for a Sunday-Thursday stay only, based on availability.
Enjoy a relaxing vacation by the water, dine at the Safari Room Restaurant, and take in a spectacular sunset while sailing around Narragansett Bay aboard Schooner Aurora.
Soak up the end of a gorgeous New England summer with this unbeatable travel deal.
Call 401-619-7925 to book your coastal getaway.
If you love New England in the fall, but not the crowds, then head to the picturesque town of Little Compton, Rhode Island and spend a few days at the Stone House where you can enjoy all of the fabulous foliage and explore the outdoors without all of the crowds.
Book a weekend getaway starting September 8th and receive a 3rd night 50% off!
*Valid for a Thursday-Sunday stay only, based on availability
All reservations include:
Continental Breakfast including pastries, bagels, yogurt, granola, fresh fruit, cereal, coffee and assorted juices
Daily lite bites, soda, water and a glass of wine (must be 21+)
S’mores by the fire pit
Complimentary coffee, tea and homemade cookies
Free WiFi, onsite parking and beach access
What to do: Hiking, fishing, biking and wine tasting are all available right in Little Compton. Visit local farms for pumpkins, hayrides and apple picking.
Call 401-635-2222 for availability and reservations.
We love when talented wedding pros come together to create something truly magical! Check out this dreamy styled shoot, Sail into Love, inspired by new and unique ways to wed in 2020.
We’re swooning over every photo Sara Zarrella Photography captured of this Newport wedding inspiration shoot aboard Schooner Aurora. We especially love the bold floral arrangements by Sayles Livingston that pop against the deep blue waters, the gorgeous table setting from Peak Event Rentals and the incredible aerial photos of our majestic tall ship, captured by Artistic Wedding Films!
Photography: Sara Zarrella Photography
Floral: Sayles Livingston Design
Venue: Schooner Aurora
Film: Artistic Wedding Films
Fashion: Aldo’s House of Formals + Spark Bridal Outlet
Beauty: Calma Salon Beauty Boutique
Rentals: Peak Event Services
Music: La Bella Musica
In addition to small weddings, a rehearsal dinner or post-wedding sail is a great addition to any weekend wedding or special event.
Our 101-foot classic schooner accommodates 68 passengers, and food and beverage can be served on board.
Aboard our very own tall ship, your Newport wedding will be truly unforgettable!
Ask us about our Rehearsal Dinner & Wedding Sail Packages! Click here to contact us or call 401.619.7924 for more information.
Based on Exceptional 2019 Traveler/Diner Reviews
Each year TripAdvisor combs through reviews, ratings, and saves travelers from everywhere. They use that information to award the very best, making Safari Room in the top 10% of restaurants worldwide.
“Winners of the 2020 Travelers’ Choice Awards should be proud of this distinguished recognition,” said Kanika Soni, Chief Commercial Officer at TripAdvisor. “Although it’s been a challenging year for travel and hospitality, we want to celebrate our partners’ achievements. Award winners are beloved for their exceptional service and quality. Not only are these winners well deserving, they are also a great source of inspiration for travelers/diners as the world begins to venture out again.”
Reviews:
“We stopped here for lunch while spending a few days in Newport. We were seated outdoors and the view overlooks the harbor, so while enjoying our food we saw multiple sailboats go by! Very relaxing.”
“This is a great spot to dine on a nice evening. Relaxing with beautiful views. Clam Chowder was excellent.”
To see reviews and popular dishes of The Safari Room, click here
