The best Restaurants in Portsmouth ranking of February 2025
585 restaurant menus in Portsmouth, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"Not a big place, but they offer a big taste of good home cooked soul food. We went at lunch and had the buffet. Loved the jerk chicken and spinach..."
Katherine Hendricks Weightman
"Love the Food and Cutlure. The prepared food is wonderful, the service is great and the take out is easy to manage. The restaurant has a little..."
"Jumping Jays fish café - Portsmouth New Hampshire – 2/3/2016
Portsmouth is well known for its fine restaurants and this place is no exception...."
Paul Meijer
"Wonderful service, relaxing atmosphere, and the best, freshest fish I have ever..."
Lissa Silver
"Awesome. Your Lobster Pot Pie was incredible! The tap beers fabulous, and the staff incredible attentive and..."
Dave Westberg
"Yum!!! Great food, great service, great atmosphere! This is by far the best place in..."
Emily Dube
"The best dinner we had in Maine.
Just travel up here to dine in this very special restaurant!
We came from Italy and we found the food delicious and..."
Ilaria Caputo
"Love this place! Great food & cant beat Tuesday night Shuck a buck oysters!!! Wait staff are awesome! Great drinks too!!! A must when visiting..."
Pam Horne
"The food is phenomenal sending my taste buds into a world of seriously not giving a damn... service was immaculate . We felt like royalty...."
Tam Renise Williams
"Great oysters! Our dinner was fantastic and the staff is top notch. We will be..."
Kristi Eckelberry Chew
"Wow- monk fish and haddock was exceptional, as was the place, as was the..."
Geane Lohse
"Awesome waitstaff/waitress - The food was also awesome, best I've had in a..."
Kim Allard Poirier
"Well worth the trip. Food was excellent and so was the service. Haddock piccata the best I've ever had! Oysters were fresh and delicious. Definitely..."
Nancy Roy
"Outstanding service! Raw Bar was excellent and special shrimp tacos was tbe best I have ever..."
Joana Civitarese Drumm
"Excellent service and delicious food. I highly recommend the Moat Blueberry Ale to compliment the Clams and Linguine. I look forward to my next..."
Ivan Santiago
"This is a super cool place to dine out. The staff is really nice and helpful and very knowledgeable on the menu. There were great options to choose..."
Blue Bolton
"Well....busy place for locals. Crowded bar scene. Lively, edge of the downtown so you would think less crowded by tourists. But the food is only so..."
Kinn Moursund
"I've come to this restaurant on multiple occasions and always am more than satisfied. Their food is top notch and the service is high quality. They..."
Nick Foster
"The calamari was super tasty! The haddock piccata was great and a good size portion. The only real downfall of the experience was the clams and..."
Kyle Palevicius
"Fresh, perfectly cooked seafood with elegant plating! We ordered the jumbo shrimp cocktail to start, and it was the largest, tastiest shrimp we've..."
Bridget Coolick
"Visited during the Corona virus. Staff was very courteous. Food was fantastic. Had the best tuna steak I've ever had in my..."
"First experience there today. I’ve been searching almost every week for ‘the’ breakfast place to really hit the spot. Found it today, finally...."
Dani Elle
"I cannot begin to tell you how amazing this place was. It was super crowded so we sat at the bar. The waitress was friendly and helpful. My husband..."
Naomi Katz Cohen
"Everything on the menu is amazing! The homemade bread is the best I've ever tasted. I make it a point to visit every time I'm in..."
Donna Gilroy
"What a great place!!! My boyfriend and I went there spur of the moment. There we met Shannon, our waitress, but the bartender for the restaurant. She..."
Kate J Biscoe
"Our first time here today and it lived up to its reputation 100%. The Belgian Waffle Caribbean was so delicious. The portion was so big, I brought..."
Susan Gadaleta Beaver
"Amazing service and atmosphere. The menu rocks and there are tons of selections. It was the best breakfast I’ve had in..."
Krissy Hynes
"Food was exceptional. Atmosphere is great and they have a great paging system for when the wait is long so you can walk around the city and not loose..."
Kevin Separy
"Stopped in for lunch and had a great time, Bloody Mary and Orleans fries were awesome! Really cool place and the wait staff are great..."
Eddie McDonald
"The food was superb and very reasonably priced. Very child friendly and our waitress Sophia was one of the best waitresses we have ever..."
Marjorie Gerbracht
"Absolutely loved this little brunch gem! Located centrally to weekend festivities, this eatery offered a variety of menu choices an atmosphere of..."
Audrey Jacobs
"Haven’t been there in 4 years but the food was as great as ever. Service was okay but the waitress was more like an old time valley girl but she..."
Rhonda White
"Was great! Wait was only 20-25 min. (Thank goodness) service was wonderful. Food was fabulous! My boyfriend got breakfast and couldn’t stop..."
Brittney Malionek
"Food was fantastic went with party of 8 including 4 little kids on a Sunday morning. No wait but kids are up early so we were there by 7:30. Not only..."
Adam Bakke
"What a wonderful atmosphere and great food!!! Highly..."
Michele DeRosa Luthringer
"Had Megs American Burrito, was absolutely fantastic. Easily the best breakfast I've ever had. Home fries were delicious as well.
Fantastic atmosphere..."
Nick McElroy
"Definitely Eclectic! Loved that this was our first food stop on our trip and our first experience in Portsmouth. Decor was definitely cool. We..."
Yael Weiss
"Food was amazing. They have traditional breakfast items and then their own unique breakfasts. Staff are nice, professional. Food came quickly...."
Linnea Keel
"Wow! This is the place for breakfast, whether you’re in Portsmouth, or close enough to drive and get there before lunch! Service: spectacular,..."
Glenn
"The food and drinks are SO good at the Friendly Toast! Waitstaff are also excellent! Love it..."
Suzanne Rose
"Food was excellent! Service was excellent! Very good atmosphere, fun and friendly! Also very clean!
Definitely..."
"I love thier fries and thier mcchicken and thier burgers and got some good lookin women workin..."
Jesse Skaggs
"I stop at McDonald's nearly everyday. I work in Lucasville for 2 hours in the morning then go to PHS to finish the day. I try to get a drink and a..."
Judy Cheek
"I like to get a hamburger (no fancy title) with mustard and pickles sometimes. I have concluded from my experience that there is a national..."
Anthony Pitts
"Quick service great customer service. Hot food, ice cold beverages and frozen drinks/desserts, yum!! Drive thru is very quick so you won't have to..."
"Great place to eat. And very friendly cashier as well as polite and..."
Mary Reed
"I always order two original recipe breasts. I can't take fried food vey often, but I find the KFC breasts have a skin that comes right off.
I peal..."
JB Brown
"I love fried chicken but I miss the herbs and spices that they use to..."
"Amazing steak! The prices are on the higher side for us (just over $30 per person), but the "small" steak is about a pound, so you definitely get a..."
Dana Dissent
"Well worth the drive. Rib are humongous, I opted to get the 2-piece over the 3-piece and couldn’t eat them both.
Lots of parking and dining options..."
T H
"This is the BEST steak place around! I’ve ate at a plethora of other steak houses and they just don’t compare! They also have other food as week,..."
Coty Carroll
"This was my second trip here- my first being about 10 years ago. The first was disappointing enough that it took 10 years for me to try again. My..."
Midnight Mandy
"It was our 45th Anniversary, and a 45 minute wait, but worth every minute of it! The food there is always delicious, and they never disappoint! I..."
Cindy Rucker
"Amazing Steak!! We sat out in the new patio. I ordered the “small” Ribeye which was 16oz smoked to perfection. The most tender steak. Onion rings..."
Adrianne
"Can't say enough good about this place. I'm from Cincinnati where Jeff Ruby's is the big name in steaks.... well this place is better at a much..."
Jeff Trammel
"There were nine of us in town for a convention and we stopped here for dinner. The atmosphere was great and the service was top notch. The steaks are..."
"Service was prompt, informative and friendly. The food was well prepared, delicious and just enough of a serving so none was wasted. Atmosphere was..."
Cathy Tucker Reddington
"I love this place. Everyone is so friendly and caring. My meals both times I have come were amazing. I would recommend the pork chop meal and for..."
Mindy Rogers
"Everything we had on the menu was amazing! The spinach and artichoke dip, short rib and lobster Mac and cheese were my favorites but everything was..."
Shannon Emmons
"Lobster Mac n Cheese-yum. French Onion Soup-yum. Lobster Bisque-to die for. Amazing. Recommend..."
Gina Durfee
"Faultless service, food & drinks. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough, wonderful dining experience from start to finish! Go! Try!..."
Georgina Kane
"The mussels were delicious as was the grilled watermelon salad with roasted beets. I sincerely enjoyed every bite. The waitress Shiera was amazing..."
Heather Eland Pattison
"Our favorite restaurant! We love chef Julie! She is personable and clearly takes pride in the details! The food is just delicious! The staff is..."
Melissa Graham
"One of the best meals I’ve ever had! I got the short ribs and my boyfriend got the salmon. Both were cooked perfectly and flavor was on point...."
Becky Goode
"No matter what you're in the mood for, this place has it. From the best French onion soup I crave on a daily basis to the delectable duck or short..."
Brett Henderson
"Our favorite spot. And the cookie desert was to die for. Baked to..."
Isabella Koenigs
"Wow just wow Amazing menu to choose from and great atmosphere with excellent service, the meal was spectacular. I can't wait to go..."
Lysa Vita
"I always have a great time at Cure. The food is fantastic and covers a wide spectrum, the atmosphere is very cool and intimate and the staff..."
Graham C. Shaffer-Rais
"Always a great choice. Was in on Monday night with my team from work - 12 people. Each meal was delicious and the service fantastic - thanks Shira...."
Timothy MacDonald
"Every bite was amazing!! Best lobster Mac & cheese I ever had. Talented Chef! Absolutely..."
Lynn Quattrochio Sgammato
"Everything was amazing, from the drinks, to the food, to the service. We loved our experience and cannot wait to go..."
"Its 1230. I've been at PNMC since 915 JUST for immunizations for my 5yr old to start school. Overslept this morning. All five kids late... received..."
Brooke Nicole
"WHO PLAY THAT MONOPOLY GAME MCD'S.... IF U HAVE A YELLOW VENTNOR AVE ...HIT ME UP ASAP... GOT AND OFFER FO..."
MonQual Ingram
"McDonald's should consider keeping the lounge open on Sundays. The McDonald's app has some great deals. Their ice cream is good. At that price you..."
Michael Thornton
"Ordered on the mobile app and our food was out pretty quickly! The manager brought it to us and when we told him we didn’t get out drinks he was so..."
Hayley Councilman
"I order breakfast at McDonald's every day and this place is fast and organized. The only bad thing is that the employees should be more cordial. They..."
"Thank you mc Donald's for the wonderful lunch you cooked for Portsmouth Catholic regional..."
Joe Grimm
"This is the best McD's in Portsmouth. Every time I come here in person, I get kind faces who are happy to work there, morning through night. They ask..."
"Much better than the last time I noticed the chicken was cooked with the spices a lot better could really taste the original recipe and see it on the..."
"Little Caesars has become my go to especially the locations with the drive thrus. If you're going to do delivery, try a little tenderness. It's not..."
Trineka Clayton
"The gentleman that greeted us as we came in was very personable and efficient in his position. Our order was taken immediately and with haste. The..."
"New Favorite place to eat and have drinks. Dinner was excellent last Sunday and lunch today. The atmosphere was great and our waitress Paige was..."
Kevin McMillan
"11/03/16--Eight of us arrived after 9p for a late supper alfresco on the patio. We had super meatloaf with delicious mashers and peas, shrimp and..."
Elizabeth Psimas
"Some of the best fried pickes & fried chicken ive ever had! The drinks were awesome as well. It's hard to find a place that makes a good tequila..."
Tyler Matthews
"Every single time we dine at Gosport Tavern the food and service exceed our expectations. Last night we had the fish and chips. I don't think I've..."
Les Dossey
"Best Mac and cheese I have ever had! If you eat here you must try it with fried chicken on it. Fiancé had crab cake and loved it. Also one of the..."
Nathan Speck
"Had brunch there with my mom, daughter, sister-in-law and niece. The food was delicious, the waitress attentive and great atmosphere. Would..."
Teresa Wilkins
"Lovely warm pub and delicious food" Waitress we had was super friendly. Will definitely..."
Diana Green
"Great food & service. Our waitress recommendation for a beer was..."
Erin Cashen Goode
"Guy needs to do an episode on y'all. The best mouth orgasms I've ever had !!! 10..."
"Great place to grab dinner , no reservations and the wait was only 20 minutes on a Saturday night around 8pm. Would recommend to any sea food lover..."
Cameron Wye
"The wait staff did an awesome job, Amber was very good and on top of her game, I had the lobster roll with seafood chowder and a salad, my wife had..."
Ken Maniscalco
"This place was awesome and found by accident. Their gluten free menu is amazing. All their fried foods (FRIES!!) are gluten free. They use rice and..."
Deb Tirrell
"Friendly staff and great food. Lobster artichoke dip with sour dough bread excellent! Outside seating has a great view of the..."
Barbara Wallace Maloney
"Love this place great views, staff super friendly and food is..."
Karen Hale Memmolo
"It was such a great experience! My sister and I went and not enjoyed our food so much!! The lobster is pricy but sooooo worth..."
Taylor Moulton
"Get the chowder! By far the best chowder we’ve ever had! Get a bowl of it because it is that good. You will not be..."
Sharon Siebold Burton
"Top notch. We had a delicious lunch of lobster rolls and chowder... would go again in a heartbeat. enclosed deck was comfortable and staff..."
Kimberly Teichrow
"Very nice place and the food was just great. We will come back a gain when we are in that..."
Heike Häusler
"Great chowder and lobster roll. I would recommend it to anyone passing..."
Tyler Spratt
"After a 90-minute wait (due to popularity) we sat outside overlooking the river with a beautiful view. We ordered the shrimp tostadas which were more..."
Jay White
"Great lunchtime meal out by the water. Prices were reasonable for the touristy area. Wait staff was polite, helpful and friendly. Food was delivered..."
Christopher Leger
"PEOPLE: everything fried here is gluten free. Let me repeat that: fried = gluten free :’)
I had the haddock fried sandwich it was DELISH, basically..."
Madelyn Falteisek
"It's been alot better in the past... But, you know, covid and all... (sick of that excuse) great service and very caring staff..."
J. Christopher Home Renovations
"Nice views at this restaurant. We sat outside, it was lovely. I had the turkey sandwich and my companion had the chicken salad wrap with sweet..."
"Absolutely fantastic cuisine. Apps were delicious, the clam chowder and lobster bisque were some of my favorites I've tried. Gluten conscious options..."
Rebekah Casanelli
"I have dined at 15 Point Rd a few times and it is always delicious and a great atmosphere to dine with family or friends. The seafood has never..."
Peggy Askins
"Food was well prepared and delicious, and the view of the harbor from the deck was beautiful. Prices were a bit above average and the portions were a..."
William Emmons
"11$ golden margarita is worth it!! My girl loved the stuff cod. (27$) the cauliflower au gratin was a little garlicky for me. I had the Eugene..."
Melinda c
"We made reservations and asked for a nice window seat and that is what we got. The service was great and the Medallion Tenderloin Tips and Baked..."
Jerry Cadile
"Very nice place. It was small but very well run and cozy. The choices of food were great. Not really to pricey. We had a seat by the window so you..."
"Been here more than a couple of times, not for functions, but for the restaurant.. Every time I do, it just keep getting better even now through this..."
Yvonne Smith
"Surf is doing there part by keeping everyone safe during this pandemic. Everyone dining here has there own space which is great. The food was very..."
Justin Gioia
"The best eel roll I ever have, that crunchiness is nothing alike. Love the atmosphere. The service is excellent. I had my first tequila oyster shot..."
Suthida Chuenklin
"Our waitress Hillary was amazing! Almost as good as the food itself! Ceasar salad with Brussel sprouts was crazy good... clam chowder is some of the..."
Joseph Poirier
"Great seafood place. Prices are decent given the quality and presentation of the food. As you would expect extremely fresh fish served right at the..."
Carsten Coombs
"The sushi is perfect at Surf. Our waitress was amazing and so mellow and friendly. I had the edemame which was the best I ever had. I think it had..."
Shawna Tinkham
"I am not much of a fish eater but I am trying. When we come here I always go out of my box and try a new fish dish I've never had. So far, I have to..."
Laura Sands
"Great place! Amazing seafood but it will also hit your wallet. Sushi is amazing as well. Slightly disappointed by the calamari however. Service was..."
"Perfect spot for a wonderful lunch . Best seating in Portsmouth. We had delicious lobster rolls and refreshing drinks served by attentive and very..."
Kathleen Shea Hutchins
"I have been stopping at the Wharf for years. Amazing views, love the outdoor fire pits, great food and drinks, servers are always fantastic and..."
Robert Knapp
"Good food but poor service. It was awkward having to pick up your food and drinks from another table and we had to wait 10 min after getting our food..."
Brooke Lewis
"This restaurant is wonderful! The food was so enticing I forgot to take a picture. I got the shrimp po boy sandwich and my husband got the ahi tuna..."
Shawna Tinkham
"We had a party of six. They sat us near a window which had a beautiful view. Our server explained how our drinks and food was going to be served. We..."
Kathy Rabbe
"Had my wedding dinner there and it was fabulous! The food was excellent and the service (thank you Chris), was marvelous! I could not ask for..."
Teresa Syring
"We had a wonderful evening out at this harborside restaurant. Fantastic location right on the water, delicious food and excellent service. The..."
Dekkers Davidson
"Chosen as a halfway meeting point between Boston & Portland, we enjoyed a delightful mid-afternoon lunch with our son & girlfriend at Martingale..."
"Great Pizza! Love this place. Will never order Pizza from one of the National Chain places again. Wonderful New York style pies, made to order. Can't..."
Bob da Silva
"I've ordered from here a couple times, the food is really excellent and prices are great. But the reason I decided to write this is because of the..."
"My pizza is good every time I only wish it would be taken out of the oven maybe 1 or 2 minutes earlier I don't want any dark cheese it will become..."
Tanesha Brooks
"The tall new guy with an accent helped me, and a bunch of customers all by himself. He was awesome. He was making, baking, slicing, boxing, and..."
Tree Bu
"The wait was pretty long almost like my order was forgotten about but the ladies working on staff that night were really great at getting it done as..."
Savannah Briggs
"I didn’t catch their names, but the young man and woman working today were so polite and had my food ready..."
Amber Outland
"They do my pizza like I want it. The manger of this is a good one. You all need to keep her. I can't remember her name. She friendly. I love..."
"I have only ever had 1 problem at this location and it's so small it's not worth mentioning because the employees made it right! This place is face..."
CJ mint
"Cheese stuffed crest with a side of parm garlic wing sauce. Excellent customer..."
Ashley Meadows
"Always a deal but don't be in a hurry for a picked up order in drive..."
Eric Greathouse
"I always have good food from here but today I got a very nice lady at the window, she had tattoos and brown hair, She stood out and was very polite...."
"Beautiful place. The food was delicious. Was with a group of 10 and the service was great. Their menu covers a wide variety of foods and everyone..."
Ernie Johnson
"Everything we had tonight was awesome. Highly recommend this place - the best kept secret in..."
Billy Gargaro
"Went originally for the shwarma and back again for the 1$ pizza on Sundays. Both were excellent. They are super friendly and the service was great. I..."
Clay Yeatts
"Love this place!!! The food is delicious and the staff is amazing! We drive from Newport News just to get our dose! Recommended to everyone in the..."
Angie Barr
"The best ever! Their falafel are heaven in my mouth...."
Monique Hill
"Have you ever eaten food so delicious it makes you want to punch the chef? This just happened to me for the first time ever. Everything I ate was..."
Serena Dee
"Enjoyed my first meal! I had the chicken platter with rice and salad and my hunny had a chicken shawarma everything was very tasty and they deliver..."
Tiffany Smith
"I got the spicy chicken shawarma, AMAZING. Great portion size, fast service. I was pleased with my visit, I will be going back..."
Lanita Brown
"Fresh! I loved my lentil soup, and my son loved his platter with lamb. The fries and pizza were great the first time and reheated. Clean and great..."
Regina Wethington Guerra
"The food was great! I had the falafel and Baba ghanouj! Excellent!! Staff was friendly and had great conversation...."
Charmaine Blount
"The food was amazing and completely authentic, we will be coming back for sure. First good Middle eastern cuisine in the area. Only reason it..."
Stephanie Yahya
"This is the best pizza I have tasted since I have been in Virginia. I'm from Brooklyn, NY and this is the closest thing I have came across since I've..."
Alvin Brathwaite
"Food is amazing! I had hummus with chicken &pitas bread, bf had lamb philly and sin had lamp pita. All wonderful. Pizza is next. Looks and smells..."
camille court
"Great food! Super friendly team! We'll be back for..."
Brendon Baker
"Always a pleasure with the polite staff and amazing food! Crisp veggies, tender meat and amazing pizza! Anything you order is going to be delicious!..."
Casey Kaczmarek
"My favorite little restaurant, that has so many different great choices. Great restaurant with wonderful people working there! I love supporting..."
Robin Lacy
"Best NY-style pizza in Portsmouth, hands down. I’ve tried them all, and while some get close, this place hits the nail on the head. The taste of..."
Bob Smith
"Best halal(and only halal) pizza joint in norfolk. Loved that i didn't even have to question about if it came with bacon or pepperoni( some stuff did..."
"Always a grand experience going here. I choose to eat there at least once a week cause of how good it is. They serve a lot of different options..."
Jared Opperman
"We moved into the area in December and was looking for a "go-to" Mexican restaurant. Up until now, it was hit or miss with some being good and some..."
Bill Dieck
"Friendly staff and awesome service! Fast delivery of food as well! They accommodated 20 members of our family again the service was soooo fast! Thank..."
April Lawhun
"Absolutely awesome!! Great service, great food! It was an awesome experience..."
Kimberly Sizemore
"Place was very clean. Service was very quick and friendly even though they were fairly busy. Price was very decent for the amount of food we got. I..."
David Williams
"My family eat here at least once a month and our food has always been..."
"Jhon the new G.M was a very nice gentlemen him And employee Erron went gave me and my fiancé great customer service, and the food was..."
Natalya Tavares
"Just wanted to give a shout-out to Erim(so sorry if I misspelled that). He was very knowledgeable, well spoken, and extremely professional. I was..."
Seth Terrell
"This is the best Subway around, I go out of my way for this location!! I recently went to another a location (big mistake), which consistently has..."
Ashley Crane
"Friendly staff, ordered a chicken caesar wrap which was delicious, however they also serve pizza slices in a stand aside of the sandwich counter, and..."
"Amazing Subway! My mother totally loved her 6- inch tuna sub meal with chips and a drink! She loved that the fresh wheat bread was hulled out, as per..."
Adele Patricia Monroe
"Rod and Melissa were fast, friendly and efficient. The subs were tasty and just right. All and all, great employees in a busy..."
A Hollingsworth
"There’s nothing like a subway sandwich! My all time favorite is the Grilled chicken sub! Very filling and doesn’t make you feel stuffed!..."
"There are two Starbucks close to our place and this is the good one. The staff are always very friendly, it's clean and tidy, and the drive-through..."
Mammon Lord
"Got my favorite a Venti Java Chip Frappuccino. My drink was made to my changes, and tasted outstanding.
The associates were welcoming and friendly...."
William Gibson
"I love starbucks. More variety than most coffee shops. Very clean inside. Very friendly and polite..."
Alicia Cook
"Usually this place is good and fast on service, but usually they have more than one person preparing the bean juice. These 5 stars go out to the girl..."
Paul McDermott
"I know I'm late to the game but, I'm failing in love..."
Marianne Merilan
"Amazing drinks, nice service and a delicious bakery. PROBABLY my favorite coffee restaurant now...."
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