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Restaurants in Portsmouth NH and the Seacoast

Portsmouth, NH

For other Seacoast towns, see the list on the left or at the top of the page
Belle Peppers Too Belle Peppers Too Deli/Café
Enjoy sandwiches, soups and creative salads in the intimate café, or call ahead for take-out. Located in Pease Tradeport, Portsmouth, Belle Peppers specializes in gourmet deli sandwiches, salads, desserts and coffee. (603) 427-2504 more • website

BG's Boat House Restaurant & Marina BG's Boat House Restaurant & Marina Fresh Seafood, Lobsters, Steamers, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Children's Menu
On the water at Portsmouth's Sagamore Creek, BG's has been serving the freshest fish on the seacoast for 36 seasons!! Come enjoy our new heated deck or grab a cocktail in the Sagamore Pub! (603) 431-1074 more • website

Black Trumpet Bistro Black Trumpet Bistro Mediterranean bistro
The Black Trumpet Bistro, formerly Lindbergh's Crossing, is a chef-owned bistro-and-wine bar in a 200-year-old building of brick and beams. The dining room on the first floor offers a cozy setting with unassuming service. Upstairs in the wine bar you can dine in a small, charming room with a magnificent view on to the harbor. The menu changes monthly, drawing its inspiration from the simple country cuisine of the Mediterranean. (603) 431-0887 more • website

Blue Mermaid Island Grill Blue Mermaid Island Grill Island and World cusine
The Blue Mermaid's festive, award-winning menu features cuisine inspired by the Caribbean Islands and refreshing drinks to quench your thirst - tropical coolers, margaritas, locally brewed beers and fine wines. Every week we feature the best in live local music. A Frommer's Travel Guide Favorite. Outdoor dining in season. (603) 427-BLUE more • website

Cafe Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano Cafe Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano Italian
Cafe Mediterraneo offers fine Italian fare in a casual setting, specializing in pasta, chicken, veal and seafood. Described as bringing the flavor of the North End to Portsmouth, the restaurant has topped the "Best of the Best" list of Seacoast Italian restaurants in a national survey for the past five years. (603) 427-5563 more • website

Cafe Mirabelle Cafe Mirabelle French Country, Fine Dining
Closed for renovations! Look for the reopening June 21. French food doesn't have to be stuffy or foreign. Chef/Owner and native Parisian Stephan Mayeux has taken artistic liberty with his classical French training to create a menu that is both original and creatively executed. (603) 430-9301 more • website

Cafe Nostimo Cafe Nostimo Greek, Mediterranean , American, Seafood
Voted Best Greek! Featuring authentic Greek cuisine, Cafe Nostimo offers a variety of salads, souvlakis, gyros, spanakopita, moussaka and other Greek favorites. We also serve chicken tenders, burgers, pasta dishes, flatbread pizza, seafood and a large selection of freshly baked Greek pastries and desserts. (603) 436-3100 more • website

Cava Tapas & Wine Bar Cava Tapas & Wine Bar Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Located on quiet and quaint Commercial Alley in the heart of Portsmouth, Cava Tapas & Wine Bar offers fresh and innovative small-plate fare and a diverse and always changing selection of international wines in two wine bars -- one on street level and one in the "wine cave." (603) 319-1575 more • website

Demeter's Steakhouse Demeter's Steakhouse Steakhouse
Demeters Steakhouse specializes in serving the finest cuts of USDA prime steaks and offers an amazing international wine list in a comfortable, very modern atmosphere. (603) 766-0001 more • website

Dinnerhorn Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar Dinnerhorn Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar Seafood, Pizza, Sandwiches
The Dinnerhorn offers a popular and extensive menu featuring fresh native seafood, while the Dinnerhorn's pub, the Bratskellar, offers pizza and hearty sandwiches. (603) 436-0717 more • website

Dolphin Striker Dolphin Striker New England Comfort Cuisine
The Dolphin Striker has been one of the hallmarks of elegant dining on the Seacoast for over 20 years. Our food is sourced locally, creatively prepared and beautifully presented. (603) 431-5222 more • website

Green Monkey Green Monkey New American with a flare
The Green Monkey offers New American Cuisine with a flare. Enjoy a unique and comfortable atmosphere while indulging in our exclusively designed martinis, beers and wines from around the world. (603) 427-1010 more • website

Harbor's Edge Harbor's Edge American
The atmosphere of Harbor's Edge makes it the perfect setting for your next dining experience. Relax to the sounds of our pianist while enjoying the finest in American cuisine. Our sumptuous menu features fresh local seafood and choice cuts of beef sure to delight. Open 7 days. Valet parking. Reservations suggested. (603) 559-2626 more • website

Jumpin' Jays Fish Cafe Jumpin' Jays Fish Cafe Seafood
Located just two blocks down from Market Square, Jay's has become an overnight institution among locals who appreciate exceptional seafood. The quality of fare is unsurpassed. The atmosphere is casually hip, with no pretense. Reservations encouraged. (603) 766-FISH (3474) more • website

Mombo Mombo New American
Mombo's dining experience is an escape from it all, offering creative cuisine with international influences and warm hospitality in historic Portsmouth. Sit beside the fireplace, at the open kitchen bar, in a comfy banquette or even next to the bubbling patio fountain and enjoy delicious made-from-scratch dishes. (603) 433-2340 more • website

Moxy Restaurant Moxy Restaurant Modern American Tapas
Moxy is a modern American tapas restaurant focusing on smaller plates meant for sharing and taking our inspiration from our local farmers, culture and history. Moxy is tapas in spirit, energy, style of dining and service, but American in execution, products, and inspiration. (603) 319-8178 more • website

Oar House Oar House New England Continental, Seafood
The Oar House serves seafood, poultry, beef and other specialties in an historic maritime setting in downtown Portsmouth. (603) 436-4025 more • website

Old Ferry Landing Old Ferry Landing Seafood, Sandwiches, Burgers
A fixture on the Portsmouth waterfront for 22 years, the Old Ferry Landing offers fine food and beverages and a deck adjacent to Portsmouth's tugs. (603) 431-5510 more • website

Paddy's American Grille Paddy's American Grille American Grill, Sandwiches
An upscale, casual restaurant and lounge, Paddy's American Grille offers a variety of eclectic American cuisine in our non-smoking dining room. Paddy's lounge and billiards room offers eight professional billiards tables & a combined sixteen televisions to watch your favorite games. (603) 430-9450 more • website

Popovers on the Square Popovers on the Square Café, Sandwiches, Pastries and Desserts
Popovers on the Square is a casual café located in the heart of Portsmouth’s historical Market Square. We embrace the European philosophy of fresh, seasonal food, outstanding coffees and fine wines, relaxing ambiance, and of course, exceptional pastries and desserts. Come and relax, eat well, and meet old and new friends! (603) 431-1119 more • website

Portsmouth Brewery Portsmouth Brewery American pub fare
The Portsmouth Brewery, New Hampshire's original brew pub, serves a creative menu to go with the state's freshest beer. (603) 431-1115 more • website

Portsmouth Gas Light Co. Portsmouth Gas Light Co. American ,Pizza
Four venues, under one roof, known for wood-fired cooking and live entertainment. (603) 430-9122 more • website

Radici Radici Italian, Vegetarian, Seafood
Portsmouth's local Italian bistro serving up great Italian since 2002. We're known for fresh & affordable -- where you can stop in for a quick bite or celebrate and go all out. We use fresh local products whenever possible. Serving up dinner 7 nights a week at 5pm. Brunch Saturday & Sunday from 10-2. A presto! Ci Vediamo! (603) 373-6464 more • website

Ristorante Massimo Ristorante Massimo Italian
Offering fine Italian cuisine with the freshest and most flavorful seasonal ingredients and superior service in elegant yet comfortable surroundings. Weekend valet parking. (603) 436-4000 more • website

River House Restaurant River House Restaurant Classic New England, Seafood, Contemporary
Winner of first-place awards at Portsmouth's Prescott Park Chowder Festival three years running. Voted "Best Chowder in New England" by NECN viewers. The River House features classic seafood favorites complemented by contemporary dishes served on our decks, heated balcony and dining rooms overlooking the Piscataqua River. Open daily at 11 a.m. Family owned and operated. (603) 431-2600 more • website

Roundabout Diner & Lounge Roundabout Diner & Lounge Homestyle food - with a twist!
Enjoy all your favorite diner classics at the Roundabout -- with a twist, fresh local ingredients-cage free eggs, When Pigs Fly bread and more... We serve breakfast all day, great burgers and sandwiches, Phantom Gourmet award-winning BBQ, comfort-food classics like meatloaf, roast turkey, local New England favorites like fish and chips, and the best lobster roll around. (603) 431-1440 more • website

Rudi's Portsmouth Rudi's Portsmouth American
Rudi's Portsmouth serves savory American-style dishes in a cool, quiet, classic modern atmosphere adjacent to Market Square. Relax in our original brass and oak lounge, and listen to music from the baby grand piano. Or stop by to try our scintillating lunch or late-nite menus. (603) 430-RUDI (7834) more • website

STREET STREET World street food
STREET is an eclectic, casual restaurant and cocktail lounge that satisfies both your hunger and wanderlust. From falafel to phở, burgers to bánh mì, we serve the world's most flavorful street food in one lively place. And with a global palate of beer, wine and cocktails, the bar at STREET is one of the hottest evening destinations in Portsmouth. (603) 436-0860 more • website

Surf Restaurant Surf Restaurant Seafood
Surf has set the standard in New Hampshire for fresh, exquisitely prepared seafood. Guided by Chef and owner Michael Buckley, Surf has built a reputation for truly imaginative cooking using only the very freshest fish and shellfish. (603) 334-9855 more • website

The Common Man The Common Man American Fare with Flair
The Common Man Portsmouth serves the same American fare with New England flair as our other Common Man locations, but with an added selection of fresh seafood. You'll also find traditional C-MAN favorites such as Baked Macaroni and Cheese, our award-winning Crab Cakes, Uncommon Salad, and New England Pot Roast. (603) 334-6225 more • website

The District The District New American
The District is Portsmouth's neighborhood restaurant. Chef Ian Thomas' eclectic menus put a fresh twist on New American cuisine. Seasonally changing menus, locally crafted beers, and complementary wines make The District the meeting place for eating, drinking and socializing. (603) 501-0586 more • website

The Kitchen Deli & Catering The Kitchen Deli & Catering All Scratch Chef prepared Lunch, Catering and Dinner
From-scratch eatery specializing in outside-the-box lunch cuisine and catering, both corporate and large-scale events. Open for weekend breakfast, daily lunch and Wednesday through Saturday dinner. Counter and full service available. Full liquor license. (603) 319-8630 more • website

The Library Restaurant, A Steak House The Library Restaurant, A Steak House Steakhouse
A classic, traditional steakhouse, The Library Restaurant exudes an atmosphere of timeless elegance. Guests experience the finest cuts of prime and choice steaks and chops, the freshest seafood with outstanding service in one of the most beautifully preserved historic buildings in New England. (603) 431-5202 more • website

The Works Bakery Café The Works Bakery Café Fast casual, sandwiches, bagels
The Works Bakery Cafe is a casual cafe built upon fast, courteous service for your breakfast and lunch enjoyment. We specialize in fresh baked New York style bagels, hot panini grilled sandwiches, excellent coffees and pastries and fantastic fresh fruit smoothies. (603) 431-4434 more • website

Zahtar Mediterranean Sandwich Bar Zahtar Mediterranean Sandwich Bar Mediterranean Sandwiches
Try a taste of the Mediterranean. Zahtar crafts deliciously original versions of traditional Mediterranean fare, taking inspiration from the cuisines of North Africa, the Middle East, Spain, Italy and Greece. From our fresh falafels to our hand-stretched mozzarella, we offer the highest quality food in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. (603) 436-3622 more • website

5 Thai Bistro • (603) 431-1299 • more
A & G Homebrew Supply • (603) 767-8235 • more
Agave Mexican Bistro Dos • (603) 427-5300 • more
Bratskellar • (603) 436-0717 • more
Brazo • (603) 431-0050 • more
British Beer Company • (603) 501-0515 • more
Cafe Expresso • (603) 334-3407 • more
Ceres Bakery • (603) 436-6518 • more
Coat of Arms • (603) 431-0407 • more
Colby's Breakfast & Lunch • (603) 436-3033 • more
Dos Amigos Burritos • (603) 373-6001 • more
Eddie B's Comfort Food & BBQ • (603) 319-4050 • more
Fat Belly's Grill • (603) 610-4227 • more
Flatbread Company • (603) 436-7888 • more
Four Restaurant • 603-319-1547 • more
Geno's Chowder & Sandwich Shop • (603) 427-2070 • more
Gilley's PM Lunch • (603) 431-6343 • more
Ken's West End Pizza • (603) 431-7500 • more
Kim Kai Chinese Restaurant • (603) 430-0761 • more
La Bella Italian Restaurant • (603) 319-8213 • more
Lexie's Joint • (603) 319-4055 • more
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant • (603) 431-5828 • more
Martingale Wharf • (603) 431-0901 • more
Me & Ollie's • (603) 436-7777 • more
Mojo's BBQ Grill and Tavern - Portsmouth • (603) 436-6656 • more
Momma D's Casa di Pasta • (603) 431-6511 • more
Pink Bamboo Hot Pot Cafe • (603) 319-8809 • more
Poco's Bow Street Cantina • (603) 431-5967 • more
Press Room • (603) 431-5186 • more
Redhook Ale Brewery • (603) 430-8600 • more
Rí Rá Irish Pub • (603) 319-1680 • more
Rusty Hammer • (603) 436-9289 • more
Sake Japanese Restaurant • (603) 431-1822 • more
Savario's • (603) 427-2919 • more
Shalimar India Restaurant • (603) 427-2959 • more
Shio Japanese Restaurant • (603) 319-1638 • more
Smuttynose Brewery • (603) 426-4026 • more
Thai Paradise • (603) 431-9193 • more
The Beach Plum #2 • (603) 433-3339 • more
The Exchange • (603) 436-6656 • more
The Friendly Toast • (603) 430-2154 • more
The Golden Egg • (603) 436-0519 • more
The Juicery • (603) 431-0693 • more
The Page • (603) 436-0004 • more
Thirsty Moose Tap House • (603) 427-8645 • more
Throwback Brewery • (603) 379-2317 • more
Tradeport Pizza • (603) 373-6021 • more
Vida Cantina • (603) 501-0648 • more
Wellington Room • (603) 431-2989 • more


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