Must-see restaurants in Portsmouth

  • Black Trumpet Bistro

    Portsmouth

    This bistro, with brick walls and a sophisticated ambience, serves unique combinations – anything from housemade sausages infused with cocoa beans to…

  • Cure

    Portsmouth

    Constantly showered with accolades, chef Julie Cutting's refined but cozy brick-walled restaurant makes a romantic dinner spot. The menu revolves around…

  • Moxy

    Portsmouth

    Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Spain anymore! Yes, this cool little corner eatery specializes in tapas (small plates), but with a decidedly American…

  • Jumpin' Jays Fish Cafe

    Portsmouth

    This exceptional seafood cafe offers fresh catches of the day simply grilled or seared, plus unconventional twists like the haddock Piccata, with…

  • Colby's

    Portsmouth

    If you get to this 28-seat eatery after 8am on the weekend, there’s going to be a wait, so give ’em your name and enjoy a cup of free coffee on the patio…

  • Annabelle's

    Portsmouth

    Locals line up in droves for the town's best scoop: the homemade concoctions at Annabelle's include regional nods like New Hampshire Pure Maple Walnut and…

  • Geno's

    Portsmouth

    Not sure which chowder or stew you want with lunch? You can sample 'em before you decide at welcoming Geno's. For more than 40 years, this family owned no…

  • Surf

    Portsmouth

    We're not sure if the view of the Piscataqua River complements the food or the food complements the view at this airy restaurant, especially at sunset…

  • Green Elephant

    Portsmouth

    Vegetarians rejoice! The wildly popular Green Elephant bistro of Portland, ME, has opened its first New Hampshire franchise in Portsmouth. The Chinese-,…

  • Friendly Toast

    Portsmouth

    Fun, whimsical furnishings set the scene for filling sandwiches, omelets, Tex-Mex and vegetarian fare at this retro diner. The breakfast menu is huge and…

  • STREET

    Portsmouth

    Seeking an alternative to Portsmouth's tourist-focused downtown? Head 1 mile west to this trendy international street-food haven. Locals throng industrial…

  • Library

    Portsmouth

    In a palatial and opulent home built by a prominent judge in 1785, the Library is among New Hampshire's top steakhouses, serving juicy prime rib and rack…

  • Oar House

    Portsmouth

    One of Portsmouth's best seafood restaurants, this elegant place has a dark, cozy interior as well as an outdoor deck (across the street) overlooking the…