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The Puddle Dock, Portsmouth, NH

The Puddle Dock

4.8
4.8
924 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
66 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4650

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (603) 373-8192
  • Website
    http://www.thepuddledock.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Derek Clough
  • Location
    66 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4650
  • Neighborhood
    Portsmouth
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

The Puddle Dock's menu was last updated 2023-06-11.

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What 924 people are saying

The Puddle Dock reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Best Ambiance

  • New Hampshire

    American

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Romantic

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Puddle Dock offers a "wonderful atmosphere" with a "cozy, charming" vibe in a unique historic setting. Diners consistently praise the "excellent food and service," highlighting the "fantastic drinks" and "creative desserts." While some find it pricey, many appreciate the "friendly staff" and "delicious meals," making it a "highly recommended" spot in Portsmouth.

924 Reviews

  1. Robert

    Worcestershire7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food. Clean environment. Good service. Expensive prices.

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  2. Valerie

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and service. Attune to each detail. Romantic, intimate, not too loud.

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  3. Lynn

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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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  4. bruce

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food everything is professionally prepared and amazing flavors soup dinner desert. Excellent service.

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  5. Jay

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Ambiance is beautiful. A bit expensive but you get what you pay for.

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  6. EMILY

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food but some entrees are way overpriced! 5 scallops @$12 a piece???? C’mmon! For $60 a meal it wasn’t THAT great

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  7. brenda

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cosy dining room. Exceptional service. Delicious entrees.

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  8. Jeff VIP

    Greater Boston37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, ambiance, service all top notch. Management especially engaged and attentive. Excellent new wine list.

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  9. Tim

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time

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  10. Paul Daniel

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been to Puddledock many times and have had many wonderful experiences, however tonight wasn't one of them. While the restaurant was relatively empty we felt rushed. The food was not up to the quality we expect and usually experience. While we know the cost of virtually everything has increased, the value of our experience didn't measure up.

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FAQs

The Puddle Dock offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (603) 373-8192.

The Puddle Dock is rated 4.8 stars by 924 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for The Puddle Dock

66 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4650

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Portsmouth
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Derek Clough
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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