Downtown: Fine Dining

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Surf Restaurant

Fine Dining, Restaurants, Seafood, Dinner, Lunch

(603) 334-9855

99 Bow St., Portsmouth, NH 03801

Surf sets the standard in New Hampshire for fresh, exquisitely prepared seafood. Guided by chef and owner Michael Buckley, Surf has built a reputation for imaginative cooking with the very freshest fish and shellfish.

Jumpin’ Jay’s Fish Cafe

Fine Dining, Restaurants, Seafood

(603) 766-FISH (3474)

150 Congress St., Portsmouth, NH 03801

Located just two blocks down from Market Square, Jay's has become an overnight institution among locals who appreciate exceptional seafood. Casually hip, with no pretense. Reservations encouraged.

Black Trumpet Bistro

Fine Dining, Restaurants, Dinner

(603) 431-0887

29 Ceres St., Portsmouth, NH 03801

The Black Trumpet Bistro is a chef-owned bistro-and-wine bar in a 200-year-old building of brick and beams. The menu changes often, drawing inspiration from the country cuisine of the Mediterranean.

The Library Restaurant

Fine Dining, Dinner

(603) 431-5202

401 State St., Portsmouth, NH 03801

Experience the finest cuts of prime and choice steaks and chops, fresh seafood and outstanding service in one of the most beautifully preserved historic buildings in New England.

Two-Fifty Market

Fine Dining, Restaurants, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

(603) 559-2626

250 Market St., Portsmouth, NH 03801

Two-Fifty Market is a one of a kind dining experience located in the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel inspired by local ingredients and the culinary expertise of our acclaimed chef.

Ristorante Massimo

Fine Dining, Restaurants, Italian

(603) 436-4000

59 Penhallow St.., Portsmouth, NH 03801

Offering fine Italian cuisine with the freshest and most flavorful seasonal ingredients and superior service in elegant yet comfortable surroundings. Weekend valet parking.

Cure Restaurant

Fine Dining, Restaurants, Dinner

(603) 427-8258

189 State St., Portsmouth, NH 03801

Durbar Square Restaurant

Fine Dining, Restaurants, Dinner

(603) 294-0107

10 Market St., Portsmouth, NH 03801

Row 34

Fine Dining, Seafood

603-319-5011

5 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth, NH 03801

The One Hundred Club

Fine Dining, Conference Centers

603-766-4100

100 Market St., Portsmouth, NH 03801