Portsmouth restaurants

Eight Square serves Chinese specialties, sushi, sashimi, noodle dishes, creative rolls, and cocktails in downtown Portsmouth near Market Square and the theater district.

River House serves seafood chowder, lobster rolls, and locally sourced seafood on Bow Street beside the Piscataqua River. Seasonal deck seating overlooks tugboats and the working waterfront.

Surf Portsmouth serves seafood, sushi, oysters, and cocktails above Bow Street with views across the Piscataqua River. It is a lunch-and-dinner waterfront choice rather than an early-breakfast stop.

Cure serves braised meats, seafood, and seasonal American comfort food in a small brick-walled dining room on State Street. The intimate downtown setting suits a reservation-focused dinner.

Rooftop at The Envio pairs seasonal dishes and cocktails with elevated views across Portsmouth, the Piscataqua River, and the working waterfront from the AC Hotel.

The Goat serves burgers, barbecue, weekend brunch, and cocktails with live music in a lively Congress Street barroom near Market Square.

The Puddle Dock Restaurant serves New England dishes influenced by regional ingredients and historic recipes beside Strawbery Banke in the preserved Puddle Dock neighborhood.

STREET Portsmouth serves globally inspired street food—including Vietnamese noodles, Korean-style wings, tacos, burgers, and curries—in the West End beyond the central visitor blocks.

Moxy serves seasonal American small plates built around New England ingredients in a narrow downtown dining room near Market Square. The menu is designed for sharing.

The Friendly Toast serves all-day breakfast and brunch—pancakes, eggs Benedict, breakfast sandwiches, and vegan dishes—in a colorful dining room near Market Square.