OUR LOCAL RECOMMENDATIONS
BREAKFAST
Elephantine Bakery
10 Commercial Alley, Portsmouth
Cozy patisserie with the finest baked goods.
La Maison Navarre
121 Congress Street, Portsmouth
Authentic French Pâtisserie & Bistro
The Friendly Toast
113 Congress Street, Portsmouth
Known for its quirky retro decor and creative breakfast menu including vegan options.
The Green Room
41 Vaughan Mall, Portsmouth
Organic smoothie bowls, toasts and bagels.
The Islander Cafe
52 Main Street, New Castle
Petite cafe serving breakfast and lunch.
LUNCH
Earth Eagle Brewings
165 High Street, Portsmouth
Outrageous hot dog and burger menu.
Ceres Bakery
51 Penhallow, Portsmouth
For nearly 45 years, serving scratch made, before “scratchmade” existed.
Martingale Wharf
99 Bow Street, Portsmouth
American dining with the best waterfront view.
Geno’s Chowder & Sandwich Shop
177 Mechanic Street, Portsmouth
Lobster rolls and chowder on the waterfront since 1965.
Lil’s Cafe
7 Wallingford Sq, Kittery, Maine
Go here for their world famous crullers. To. Die. For.
DINNER
Cava Tapas & Wine Bar
10 Commercial Alley, Portsmouth
Only have one night in Portsmouth? Eat here.
Black Trumpet
29 Ceres Street, Portsmouth
For those seeking farm-to-table and foraged ingredients.
Green Elephant
35 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth
Meat-free Asian cuisine served in a stylish setting.
Row 34
5 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth
Oysters and seafood served in a sleek, open and lively space.
Martingale Wharf
99 Bow Street, Portsmouth
American dining with the best waterfront view.
Ristorante Massimo 59 Penhallow Street, Portsmouth
Authentic Italian fare offered in a warm, romantic subterranean space. Also a more casual upstairs wine bar.
Cure
189 State Street, Portsmouth
Classic American cuisine featuring grilled meats and seafood.
Botanica Restaurant + Gin Bar
110 Brewery Lane, Portsmouth
Petite, upscale French restaurant and gin bar.
The Black Birch
2 Government Street, Kittery, Maine
The finest comfort food around.
The Carriage House
2263 Ocean Boulevard, Rye
As Tina would say: Simply The Best. Our #1 pick for dining in Rye.
Libations
The Deck at Martingale Wharf
99 Bow Street
Enjoy libations overlooking the Piscataqua River.
Earth Eagle Brewings
165 High Street, Portsmouth
Inventive beers served in a cozy pub and festive beer garden.
Liars Bench Beer Company
459 Islington Street, Portsmouth
West End’s nano-brewery, tap room and biergarten.
The Portsmouth Brewery
56 Market Street, Portsmouth
New Hampshire’s original craft brew-pub.
Raleigh Wine Bar + Eatery
67 State Street, Portsmouth
A diverse selection of wine, local craft beer and creative seasonal cuisine.
Upstairs at the Black Trumpet
29 Ceres Street, Portsmouth
Enjoy creative libations overlooking bustling Ceres Street and the tugboats.
Upstairs at Massimo’s 59 Penhallow Street, Portsmouth
Wine bar with casual fare.
The Wilder
174 Fleet Street, Portsmouth
Modern New England gastropub with an innovative cocktail program.