The most popular restaurants in downtown Portsmouth honor Portsmouth a la Carte gift cards.
Here's a little bit of information about each one.
 THE BLUE MERMAID
High & Hanover Streets
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 427-2583
Experience the festive and flavorful foods from the Blue Mermaid's wood burning grill. Our award-winning menu features cuisine inspired by the Caribbean Islands. There is always something refreshing to quench your thirst - choose from one of tropical coolers, twelve different margaritas, one of our locally brewed beers on tap or a fine glass of wine from our list. And every weekend, we feature the best in live local music. Open daily for lunch & dinner. Stop by and find out why we are a Frommer's Travel Guide Favorite. Outdoor dining in season. Children's menu and many vegetarian entrees served. |
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 CAFE MEDITERRANEO
152 Fleet Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 427-5563
The flavor of the north end of Boston has come to Portsmouth in the Italian bistro, Café Mediterraneo. Fresh vegetable antipasti, veal, chicken and seafood, including lobster ravioli and more, are all cooked to order with the freshest Italian herbs and homemade cheeses including mozzarella. Moderately priced. |
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 CAFE MIRABELLE
64 Bridge Street
Portsmouth NH
(603) 430-9301
French food doesn't have to be stuffy or foreign. Chef/owner Stephan Mayeux has taken artistic liberty with his classical French training and produced a menu that is original and creatively executed. The dining areas of this two-story nonsmoking restaurant offer the perfect balance of casual elegance in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. |
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 CHIANGMAI THAI
128 Penhallow Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 433-1289
The first and the best Thai restaurant in downtown Portsmouth, specializing in Thai cuisine. Come and enjoy a quick and satisfying lunch or a fine relaxeddinner in a non-smoking and friendly atmosphere. |
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 THE DOLPHIN STRIKER
15 Bow Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 431-5222
A full-service restaurant and bar specializing in contemporary American cuisine, The Dolphin Striker emphasizes creative presentation. Our food is prepared from the freshest ingredients and served by a cordial, knowledgeable staff. Join us for dinner or simply cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. And don't forget the lively Spring Hill Tavern where you can listen to outstanding live music seven nights a week. |
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| DOS AMIGOS
107 State Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 373-6001 |
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 THE DUNAWAY RESTAURANT
66 Marcy Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 373-6112 |
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| FAT BELLY'S GRILL & BAR
2 Bow Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 610-4227 |
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 FLATBREAD COMPANY
138 Congress Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 436-7888 |
| We are just loving it here in downtown Portsmouth! Our Flatbread crew has only one thing in mind, to give our guests a fun and fabulous experience. Serving mostly local and organic foods, local and organic brews, you can get a taste of Portsmouth here for sure. Awards, yeah, we got some&but dont take anyone elses word for it, come on down and relax and enjoy the very best pizza that we can imagine. Make that a Tuesday night and you can help support a local organization that needs all of our help. Until we meet, thank you for supporting Portsmouth and all that the town has to offer.
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 THE FRIENDLY TOAST
Congress Street
Portsmouth, NH
The Friendly Toast is a sophisticated diner with lots of homemade and vegetarian options and a great collection of thrift store art. Open days and late-night. |
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 HARBOR'S EDGE AT THE SHERATON HARBORSIDE
250 Market Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 559-2626
Harbor's Edge is well known for its outstanding cuisine, where artfully prepared fresh seafood, beef and poultry are served daily. The elegant surroundings, warm, friendly service and views of Portsmouth harbor make dining at Harbor's Edge a memorable experience. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pianist performs Thursday - Sunday evenings & Sunday brunch. |
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 JUMPIN' JAY'S FISH CAFE
150 Congress Street
Portsmouth, NH
Jumpin' Jay's offers a wide range of fresh, creative seafood specialties in a comfortable bistro setting. |
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| THE JUICERY
51 Hanover Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 431-0693 |
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 THE LIBRARY
401 State Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 431-5202
Located at one of the Seacoast's most historic and prestigious addresses, The Library Restaurant has long been known for fine dining in an elegant yet casual atmosphere. Traditional dishes with a contemporary flair areserved in the dining room and lounge of this former hotel of which past guests include George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy. Also join us for cocktails, entrees or dessert after the Music hall. Opendaily from 11:30 am. |
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 MOLLY MALONE'S
177 State Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 433-7233
Molly Malone's is a warm, fun place in an old traders building in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, just off the waterfront. The first floor is an upbeat, relaxing dining room; upstairs is an informal Irish Pub with entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings. A full dining menu features steaks, Irish specialties, Pub Platter, plus light fare. Molly's is famous for its soups, breads, Irish and American dishes, homemade desserts and its moderate prices. |
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 MUDDY RIVER SMOKEHOUSE
21 Congress Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 430-9099
Muddy River Smokehouse features award-winning barbeque, great specials and a kids' menu, plus twenty-six beers on tap and live blues music every Friday through Sunday. Call about functions and catering. |
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 PESCE BLUE
103 Congress Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 430-7766
Take the best and freshest the local sea has to offer and prepare it with Italian passion! If that sounds like music to you ears, Pesce Blue is your place. Whether on the sidewalk patio (seasonally) or the good-looking interior, the competent crew at Pesce Blue is always happy to share their passion for food, wine and service. |
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 POCO'S BOW STREET CANTINA
37 Bow Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 431-5967
Poco Diablo. Cooking up the flavors of old Mexico and the new Southwest.Generous portions prepared with the freshest ingredients. Creative cuisine complimented by fresh seafood selections and daily lunch and dinner specials.We are a popular spot on the waterfront whether you're enjoying your dinner overlooking the tugboats from our dining room (or seasonal deck), listening to local musicians week nights in our cantina, or relaxing with a mimosa on Sunday brunch. Open seven days a week, available for private functions and catering, call for information. Poco Diablo, come join us and we'll bring out "a little bit of the devil" in you. |
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 PORTSMOUTH BREWERY
56 Market Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 431-1115
The Portsmouth Brewery, New Hampshire's original brewpub, is a large, lively place famous for its award-winning beers, outstanding food and great service. Mozzarella sticks? We ain't got no stinking mozzarella sticks! What we do have is fine lagers and ales, brewed right on premise, a varied and extensive menu, the best-stocked bar in town, seasonal outdoor dining, and the tastelessly understated Jimmy LaPanza Lounge downstairs. Serving lunch and dinner (till 11PM), 7 days a week, and late night menu (till 12:30) on weekends. |
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 PORTSMOUTH GAS LIGHT COMPANY
64 Market Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 430-8582
A favorite among locals, the "Gas Light" is known for its traditional pub-style food, wood-fired brick oven pizza, and live entertainment on the outdoor deck. Voted the "people's choice" for 4 years straight, Yankee Magazine editor's pick for 1996, and acclaimed by the Boston Sunday Globe food section, making us just another outstanding reason to visit downtown Portsmouth. ...so if you're looking to snug up to a "good brew and good food" in a cozy atmosphere, do like the locals do and make it to the Portsmouth "Gas Light" Company. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. |
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 RADICI
142-144 Congress Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 373-6464
Benvenuti! Welcome to Radici! We invite you to get back to the "roots" of "la dolce vita." The "good life" should be about simple pleasures: time together with family and friends in an inspiring and intimate atmosphere full of fabulous food, wine, music and art. Enjoy culinary creations like Osso Buco or Oven Roasted Tuscan Chicken. Vegetarians will delight in the Seacoast's most extensive vegetarian menu choices, including Wild Mushroom Cannelloni or Vegetable Napoleon. |
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 RISTORANTE MASSIMO
Formerly Anthony Alberto's
59 Penhallow Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 436-4000
Nestled in historic downtown Portsmouth, Ristorante Massimo offers guests world-class Italian cuisine and outstanding hospitality in a quaint brick European ambiance that transports guests to Florence, Rome, and Venice. Massimos selects the freshest seasonal ingredients, cures its own meats, and makes bread and pasta from scratch. With a selection of exquisite Italian and Californian wines, Massimos has won numerous awards. This charming ristorante has been a consistent destination dining spot. Private party accommodations. Open Monday-Saturday, 5:00p.m. Complimentary weekend Valet parking. |
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 THE ROSA
80 State Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 436-9715
Located in the Strawbery Banke and Prescott Park neighborhood, the Rosa is the oldest continuously operating restaurant in Portsmouth. Established in 1927, we specialize in contemporary Italian cuisine and fresh seafood.some of our more popular dishes are Rigatoni alla Vodka, Fresh Pan-seared Haddock and Chicken Rosa. We are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. |
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 RUDI'S PORTSMOUTH
20 High Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 430-RUDI |
Rudi's Portsmouth serves savory American-style dishes in a cool, quiet, classic modern atmosphere adjacent to Market Square. Relax in our original brass and oak lounge, and listen to music from the baby grand piano. Or stop by to try our scintillating lunch or late-nite menus.(603) 430-RUDI (7834) |
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| THE RUSTY HAMMER
49 Pleasant Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 436-9289
A Seacoast institution, the Hammer is a comfortable place to enjoy good food and good company, not to mention one of the area's most popular bars. |
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 SHALIMAR INDIAN RESTAURANT
80 Hanover Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 427-2959
Some of the best Indian food anywhere can be found right here in Portsmouth at Shalimar. Delicious and unique!
Located on Hanover Street, midway between Bananas and the parking garage. |
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 STATE STREET SALOON
268 State Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 431-4357
The saloon/restaurant is celebrating 15 years as a neighborhood tavern and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu caters to hearty appetites and fits any budget. Sports fans enjoy darts, pinball, and big screen T.V.in the lounge. Come join us! |
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 THE STOCKPOT
53 Bow Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 431-1851
A landmark in Portsmouth since 1982, come see why the locals have voted The Stockpot the "Seacoast's Best Casual Restaurant". Join us on our newly expanded river decks or in our waterfront dining room and tavern for traditional New England fare and fresh local seafood. Whether you're warming up with a bowl of our award winning clam chowder or enjoying cocktails in the sun, The Stockpot offers something for everyone. From the best tossed salad in town to pan-seared Cajun haddock, you're sure to find plenty to tempt your tastebuds while you relax and watch the tugboats go by. We even have a special menu for the kid's, so gather up the clan and come in for some local flavor! (Proud FIRA member) |
