$$$$ • Francesa contemporánea • Newport
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. Chef Jacob Jasinski and his team guide guests through a blind tasting that unfolds one course at a time, showcasing ingredients from local fishermen, farmers, and ranchers through a refined European approach to craft.Through October 11, 2026, guests enjoy individual tables in Cara’s oceanview dining room, with a choice of five- or eight-course blind tasting menus.Beginning October 14, 2026, Cara introduces an intimate dining experience at the chef’s pass. Seated together at a striking 10-foot onyx communal table overlooking the open kitchen, up to five guests enjoy a five-course blind tasting menu. Each dish is presented as it leaves the kitchen, creating a natural dialogue between chef and guest.Honored with Forbes Five-Star distinctions and Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence.
