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.
Downtown: Restaurants
Dos Amigos Burritos
Hearty, Happy, Healthy
Rudi’s
Rudi's serves savory American-style dishes in a cool, quiet, classic modern atmosphere. Relax in our brass and oak lounge, and listen to music from the baby grand piano. Or stop by our wine bar for drinks and a bite with friends.
Oar House
The Oar House serves seafood, poultry, beef and other specialties in an historic maritime setting in downtown Portsmouth.
Portsmouth Brewery
New Hampshire's orginal brewpub, Portsmouth Brewery has offered fine food and handcrafted beers since 1991.
Surf Restaurant
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
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.
Popovers on the Square
Popovers on the Square is a casual cafe located in the heart of historic 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.
Portsmouth Gas Light Co.
Four venues, under one roof, known for wood-fired cooking and live entertainment.
Two-Fifty Market
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.
Old Ferry Landing
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.
River House Restaurant
The River House features classic seafood favorites complemented by contemporary dishes served on our decks, heated balcony and dining rooms overlooking the Piscataqua River.
Kitchen Deli & Catering
A 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.
Ristorante Massimo
Offering fine Italian cuisine with the freshest and most flavorful seasonal ingredients and superior service in elegant yet comfortable surroundings. Weekend valet parking.
Black Trumpet Bistro
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 Works Bakery Café
The Works: Community cafés featuring delicious breakfast and lunch sandwiches made with antibiotic- and hormone-free meats and local cage-free eggs on artisan breads and traditional NY-style bagels. Fresh salads, hearty soups, real-fruit smoothies. Thoughtfully sourced.
Cava Tapas & 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."
Rooftop at the Envio
Rooftop is a casually sophisticated indoor/outdoor sanctuary offering a modern menu of locally sourced ingredients fresh from the farm and sea.
The Franklin
NOTE: The Franklin will close for the winter season beginning Jan. 2, reopening in early spring. Since opening our doors to the Portsmouth, N.H. community...
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