“This is my husband, and I first day in Portsmouth, after moving here. This was probably the best option to get a taste of Portsmouth. John was our waiter and he was phenomenal. His communication was on point, he knew about everything on the menu, and all of his recommendations we took into consideration, tried the food, and absolutely loved every single dish that you see attached to my photos. The best thing definitely was the lemon tres leches with raspberry drizzle!! Our waiter, he recommended this, and it was to die for, he also recommended the tiki cart, and my husband loved his alcoholic beverage. The bathrooms are clean, this place had tons of people in it, I love the set up, I love the decorations, there's even outdoor seating as well. We will definitely be back to try different items on the menu anyone new to Portsmouth, or haven't tried this restaurant yet, you are missing out, go check it out now!“
“I cannot even begin to explain fully into words my love for my first time experience with this restaurant. I don't easily get won over by a business and its services but CBC has proven what I desire does in fact exist. I am a history nerd to the extreme so their nod to the CCC history in the area is great. Their simplistic approach to decor is honestly refreshing in comparison to most places which overly decorate to overstimulate the senses. But to focus on the the most important aspect of the reason I leave this review, the food! The Civilian Burger is honestly one of the best burgers I have ever had. The bacon jam is honestly the best flavored bacon jam I have ever had. The combination on the burger itself was heavenly. The fries ordered crisp resulted in some of the best quality fries you can have. I was also able to sample the slaw they have which by the I REALLY need the recipe for because it has to be the best slaw I have ever had! The slaw has to be some of the best I have ever had but you must try it! 100% this place is the place to try if you are in the area!“
“Can't say enough about our waitress!!!! She was amazing and I only wish I'd taken her name. So attentive and accommodating! She said they'd been in business nearly 76 years!!! Food was good and the atmosphere is full of old-time memories sitting atop a hillside and full of windows to watch outside. I'd go back!Dietary restrictions: I eat GF“
“Let's be honest with ourselves, if you're looking for a Michelin star you aren't going to find it. But if you're looking for consistency and the "comfort" vibe you're in good shape with this place. The food is easy on the wallet and greasy on the plate, what more could you ask for? Try it out if you've never been.“
“We had the best service today! Such an amazing waitress. Even though she was busy doing so many things she made sure we were taken care of! The food was incredible. Tenderloin, smash burger and even a grilled cheese. Can’t wait to come back!“
“The food was great, very busy but there was plenty of food. The Waitresses are on their game there very fast and friendly. For 2 adults and 3 kids with drinks, it was only $45 amazing pricing in this economy. This is my first time, and I will be “
“Love this place. I was worried about the recent ownership change, but it's as good as ever. A bit of upgrades in the seating area makes it that much more inviting. I usually have breakfast here, and it's always great. Last trip I had the country omelet and I loved it. It would be nice if they were open a bit later. I'd love to see a dinner menu. I highly recommend enjoying a meal here.“
“It was my 1st time there with my husband and 2 daughters. We don't go out to eat often because our 2 yr old is autistic. We had a WONDERFUL experience. My daughter LOVED the ice cream:-) I had fried shrimp and fries, my daughter had a BLT & Fries, and my husband had biscuits & gravy, eggs, bacon & potatoes. It was very delicious & affordable. Thanks for a great experience. Our server was so nice & I thanked her & the cook:-)“
“First time visit to this little place with alot of everything! I had the beef stroganoff. The beef was very tender and serving size was great! My guest had the sampler, 3 eggs, sausage patty, hashbrowns, pancake and 1/2 order of biscuits and gray.“
“I cannot say enough great things about this establishment! We came from out of town to meet a friend who took us here. Every single thing we had was phenomenal! The service, fried portobello mushrooms, chicken wrap, and tenderloin were amazing.“