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1. Row 34 - Portsmouth

4.8

Exceptional(1673)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Portsmouth

Booked 38 times today

We’re Row 34. If we could eat oysters and drink beer for every meal period, we probably would. Professionals Only.Row 34 serves up a seafood-focused menu in an industrial-inspired setting. Chef/Owner Jeremy Sewall's menu offers fish entrees and an extensive oyster selection, along with craft beers and an eclectic wine list. Classic comfort food side dishes round out the menu.Visit our sister restaurants: Row 34 Boston, MA, Row 34 Burlington, MA and Row 34 Cambridge, MA

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2. Toscana Chop House

4.7

Exceptional(1550)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Portsmouth

Booked 35 times today

Toscana Italian Chophouse & Wine Bar, a steakhouse concept that will be built around signature chops, incredible sides, and of course many of the Italian favorites that customers have come to love from Tuscan Kitchen.

3. The Puddle Dock

4.8

Exceptional(922)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Portsmouth

Booked 21 times today

Located on the grounds of Strawbery Banke Museum in historic Portsmouth, New Hampshire, The Puddle Dock Restaurant proudly offers Modern Colonial feel and fare! Led by esteemed Executive Chef Derek Clough, the Puddle Dock Restaurant will take you back to Colonial America featuring English and American favorites, then snap you back to the present with our modern twists. Chef Derek takes great pride in growing a lot of our vegetables, foraging our mushrooms, and presenting beauty for your palate. His care is evidence in some of our best-loved dishes, Yorkshire Pudding, Portuguese Salted Cod, Pan-Roasted Duck Breast, and our signature Hoe Cake. Be sure to save room for dessert! All our desserts are made in house - Cinnamon Rum Breading, Dark Chocolate Pudding, and Posset are among the favorites!Enjoy the ambience of our historic exposed beam building, once a general store offering penny candy, or enjoy our front and rear patios for dinner in the open air.

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4. Ristorante Massimo

4.9

Exceptional(2920)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Portsmouth

Booked 21 times today

Please Note: Online Reservations are for our Main indoor dining room ONLY. Please call us directly for Wine Bar options at 603.436.4000. We reserve the right to charge $20.00 per person cancelation fee, please call us by 12:00p.m.. the day of your reservation to avoid possible cancelation fees.**Nestled like a hidden jewel in historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Massimo's warmly lit brick and stone grotto walls, fresh flowers and oil paintings of magnificent Italian landscapes transports guests to Florence, Rome and Venice. Guests relax in a richly appointed atmosphere beneath mahogany-beamed ceilings and private parties unwind in their own intimate dining room. Ristorante Massimo offers authentic dishes from all regions of Italy. From innovative concepts to timeless Italian favorites, our executive chef creates each dish with a distinctive, refined touch as found in some of the world's most celebrated restaurants. **limited dining room availability offered online**

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5. Rooftop at The Envio

4.4

Awesome(458)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Portsmouth

Booked 13 times today

!!EASTER!!Celebrate Easter with a special three-course brunch featuring a selection of thoughtfully crafted dishes. Choose one from each course and enjoy a complimentary Mimosa, a sparkling toast to the occasion.$55 per person, plus tax & gratuity.Gather with family and friends to enjoy delicious flavors in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.Reservations required.Perched high above the AC Hotel Portsmouth you will find Rooftop at The Envio, Portsmouth’s newest restaurant and bar offering panoramic views of the Piscataqua River and the iconic bridges that cross it. The Rooftop is a casually sophisticated indoor/outdoor sanctuary offering a modern menu of locally sourced ingredients fresh from the farm and sea.Dine on shareable plates and sip handcrafted cocktails while watching the tide of the river shift and the sunset in the distance. Savor a new vantage point to experience Portsmouth.

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6. Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

4.7

Exceptional(120)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Portsmouth

Booked 5 times today

$65 before tax and gratuity, excluding holiday buffets.Includes entertainment, buffet and all coffee, tea, juice and soft drinks.Alcoholic beverages are not included in this price.Children 12 and under are $25 plus tax and gratuity, children under 3 will not be charged.Open Seating from 10AM – 1:00PBop over to Jimmy’s for coffee, cocktails/mimosas and culinary delights – plus generous helpings of culture and great conversation. And when you do, be sure to prepare yourself for a special experience here at 135 Congress Street – a landmark 1905 meeting hall lovingly restored to serve our community as a world-class center for the arts and an intimate space to savor extraordinary sounds & tantalizing flavors.*Pricing and times are subject to change depending on the concert schedule and holidays.

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7. Atlantic Grill Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1644)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Rye

Booked 22 times today

Reservations are available online for indoor standard tables, indoor high top tables and outdoor standard seating. Please note that only tables labeled as OUTDOOR SEATING are for outside. All tables labeled HIGH TOP seating are for bar height tables indoors. All tables labeled as REGULAR are standard indoor tables. Additional tables may be available. Please call 603-433-3000 x1 and speak to a member of our team for any additional availability.

8. Otto - Portsmouth

4.8

Exceptional(68)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Portsmouth

Booked 4 times today

Located in the heart of the West End in the Frank Jones 1884 House, OTTO Portsmouth boasts spacious indoor and outdoor dining areas and a 2-level bar with 24 taps. Enjoy full-service dining, our quick-serve slice counter, as well as takeout and delivery of your favorite OTTO pies, salads, apps, and desserts.

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9. Napoletana Pizzeria and Bar

4.3

Awesome(78)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Portsmouth

Booked 13 times today

Right in the heart of Market Square, featuring Neapolitan style pizza, artisan Italian dishes and craft cocktails, our dining room and bar provide the setting for a unique and memorable experience

10. La Maison Navarre

4.8

Exceptional(203)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Portsmouth

Booked 8 times today

Located in the heart of Portsmouth near the Music Hall and Jimmys Jazz Club. MN Wine Bar at the Mezzanine offers a casual chic French experience : drink wine selected with care, cold cuts, pâtés and cheeses from France, and spend a beautiful moment as if you were in the middle of Paris.Our Menu changes with the season and is made with care by our Chef with local and imported product.Dinner Signature dish include make your own boards of cheeses and charcuterie, Steak Frites, Halibut and Ratatouille, Coq au Vin, Duck Confit, Raclette, Tartiflette, Crepe Suzette, Mousse au Chocolat, Profiterole,...Brunch Signature dish include Cocottes, Tartine, Sweet Waffles, Savory Waffles, Omelette, Pain Perdu, Oeuf à la Coque, Panier de Viennoiserie, ....

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Pam
Greater Boston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We were there celebrating a birthday and everything from the food to the service was exceptional. We love the hospitality and welcoming feeling of this restaurant.
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Ristorante MassimoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Portsmouth
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4.9
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Mary BethVIP
Southwest Florida •45 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was great! Jack was great! Noise made it very difficult for conversation…might have been table of 12 (or 14) nearby…
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Row 34 - PortsmouthPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Portsmouth
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4.8
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Thomas
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Warm environment great selection on the menu and the staff was fantastic.
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Toscana Chop HousePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Portsmouth
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4.7
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Lynn
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The Puddle Dock is a MUST experience. WOW! The food was 5 stars and we will be going back as soon as we are in Portsmouth again. Compliments to the chef(s) and the entire staff. Tip - don’t skip dessert.
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The Puddle DockPrice: Expensive• American• Portsmouth
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4.8
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SusanVIP
Greater Boston •34 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
It was the first warm evening to be outside at sunset. We called ahead to ask for a table outside. James was our waiter, excellent service. The food was exceptional and we watched how the staff cross covered service. The manager greeted us and we thanked her for a wonderful evening.
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Rooftop at The EnvioPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Portsmouth
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4.4

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1. Row 34 - Portsmouth

2. Toscana Chop House

3. The Puddle Dock

4. Ristorante Massimo

5. Rooftop at The Envio

6. Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

7. Atlantic Grill Restaurant

8. Otto - Portsmouth

9. Napoletana Pizzeria and Bar

10. La Maison Navarre

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