Local Recommendations
Things to Do
Our favorite spots around Portsmouth and the Seacoast — nearly all of them within walking distance, and none more than a short drive away.
Ours, Too
Discover The Oar House
Just down the hill on Ceres Street sits downtown Portsmouth's oldest restaurant — and it's ours. The dining room is tucked inside the original historic building, with a seasonal waterfront deck overlooking the Piscataqua, and unlike most spots down there, we offer free parking. Every guest at The Inn Downtown receives a card for a complimentary appetizer or a round of oysters on us, good any time during your stay.
- Historic Waterfront
- Complimentary Appetizer
- 5 minute walk from The Inn
Morning
- Breakfast
113 Congress Street, Portsmouth
Known for its quirky retro decor and creative breakfast menu, including vegan options.
7 Wallingford Square, Kittery, Maine
Go here for their world-famous crullers. To. Die. For.
Midday
- Lunch
51 Penhallow Street, Portsmouth
For nearly 45 years, serving scratch-made food before "scratch-made" existed.
55 Ceres Street, Portsmouth
Our own restaurant in a historic building, with a waterfront deck. Free parking, and ask about your guest card.
177 Mechanic Street, Portsmouth
Lobster rolls and chowder on the waterfront since 1965.
3 Badgers Island W, Kittery, Maine
Waterfront lobster rolls and drinks with views back toward Portsmouth.
Evening
- Dinner
55 Ceres Street, Portsmouth
Downtown Portsmouth's oldest restaurant, serving local fare with a seasonal waterfront deck and original colonial indoor dining.
59 Penhallow Street, Portsmouth
Authentic Italian fare in a warm, romantic subterranean space, plus a casual upstairs wine bar.
110 Brewery Lane, Portsmouth
Petite, upscale French restaurant and gin bar.
Get Out & Explore
- Area Activities
10% off for Inn Downtown guests.
Reserve Your Stay
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