If you’re looking to experience Portsmouth on foot, The Sailmaker's House is perfectly situated a 4 minute walk from Market Square where you will find endless opportunities for dining, shopping and exploring. You can also take a short drive North to check out all that Kittery has to offer!
Stay at Our Cool Hotel & Experience the Best Cuisine in Portsmouth, NH
One of the best details about visiting a new place, is experiencing new food and amazing beverages. Scattered throughout Portsmouth, NH are some of the most unique restaurants that all have menus with distinct culinary delights. Instead of visiting restaurants you are already familiar with, ones you can easily find at home, we encourage you to visit some we have listed. We have complied a list of restaurants that are well loved by locals in the area. At each one, you have the chance to discover incredible food that can’t be found anywhere else but right here in Portsmouth, NH.
When staying at our cool hotel, be sure to tour around Portsmouth, trying as many of these places as you can. If you can’t make them all in one trip, that’s just another reason to visit our downtown hotel again. It is time to treat your tastebuds to spectacular food, but first you need to book your room at our cool hotel. Our small hotel is the place to stay that you won’t want to miss. Get in touch today to select your room.
Breakfast & Coffee
Elephantine Bakery - A small but mighty from scratch-bakery located on one of the cutest alleys in Portsmouth.
White Heron Coffee & Tea - Organic teas, coffees, smoothies and lunch items in the West End of Portsmouth
Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club - $65 per person includes brunch buffet coffee, tea, soft drinks. Runs October 15, 2023 – April 28, 2024.
Cup of Joe - Cafe by day, bar by night (or noon!)
Kaffee Vonsolln - A family owned cafe and roastery on the Seacoast since 2010.
Ceres Bakery - Daily baked goods, breakfast wraps, and sandwiches.
The Green Room - Healthy beach eats in a city setting.
The Works Cafe - Locally owned small chain offering award breakfast, lunch, and award winning bagels.
The Friendly Toast - All-day breakfast served in quirky digs.
Popovers - Bakery located right in Market Square serving breakfast classics and their famous popovers.
NOA Cafe - High quality sustainably sourced coffee and a variety of healthy food options.
Lovebirds - Decadent donut and fair trade certified, organic coffee
Lunch
Ceres Bakery - Neighborhood scratch kitchen serving daily lunch specials in a casual atmosphere.
The Kitchen - Full service sandwich nook offering next level fare.
The Goat - American fare in a rustic atmosphere. Known for their unique burger creations.
Frisbee’s Wharf - Casual waterfront fare offering 360 degree views of Pepperell Cove in Kittery Point.
Old Ferry Landing - A summertime staple serving lobster, fried clams, shrimp and the like on the waterfront.
Dinner & Drinks
Nichinan - A contemporary Japanese restaurant (7 min. walk)
Ore Nell’s - Take a scenic stroll over the Memorial Bridge for downright authentic Texas BBQ (10 min. scenic walk)
The Wilder - A modern New England gastropub serving up delicious food and cocktails in a contemporary yet vintage space.
Street - Flavorful street Food from around the world (5 min. drive)
Moxy - American Tapas - handcrafted cocktails (3 min. walk)
Cure - American comfort food, with a focus on slow-cooking prep methods like smoking, curing and brining.
The River House - A casual staple in Portsmouth’s waterfront dining scene.
The Franklin - Oysters, fried chicken, and imaginative cocktails (6 min. walk)
Jumpin’ Jay’s Fish Cafe - Fresh Seafood & raw bar (7min. walk)
Martingale Wharf - Classic waterfront dining in Downtown Portsmouth, overlooking the Piscataqua River
Botanica - An intimate and upscale dinner & bar with a French influence in the West End of Portsmouth.
Bistro 1828 - For a casual date night with views and vibes, check out Bistro 1828 in Kittery Point.
Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier - It’s a BYOB on-the-water lobster pound in Kittery, if you’re looking for a true New England lobster experience, this is it! (Open Seasonally)
Library Restaurant - An elegant, 1785 mansion sets a clubby backdrop for steakhouse fare, wines & a buzzy bar scene.
Ice Cream & Sweets
La Maison Navarre - Portsmouth’s own French pastry shop & cafe.
Annabelle’s - Serving the Seacoast homemade ice cream since 1982!
Izzy’s - For all your shake, sundae, ice cream and frozen yogurt needs.
Red Rover Creamery - Family owned, NH sourced & crafted organic ice cream and cookies!
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