Food + Drink

Holiday Dining on the Seacoast

Visiting us for Thanksgiving or Christmas? We've gathered a list of local restaurants offering holiday dining to help you plan your stay.

Hours and availability may change. Please confirm directly with each restaurant and reserve in advance when possible.

Dining out in Portsmouth, NH

Scattered throughout Portsmouth, NH are some of the most unique restaurants that all have menus with distinct culinary delights.

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 - Sunday Jazz Brunch: $70 per person includes entertainment, brunch buffet, coffee, tea, soft drinks.

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 (Seasonal).

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)

The Ramen Club - Japanese ramen shop serving rich, slow-simmered broths, small plates, rice bowls, and yakitori (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.

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!

For more dining options and information, check out:

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