Restaurants near Eliot

“I have seen this location change over the years. The bones of the building looked familiar to the other establishments but this version is worth a try. There is an elevation of quality of quick stop foods here. Our breakfast sandwich was made with freshly baked focaccia bread, fluffy home cooked eggs and deliciously seasoned sausage links cut in half so every bite had a bit.

You get what you pay for here as well so it was a bit pricey. If you want something more than a quick heat microwave gas station Sammy.... Stop here.”

“Stopped in for our first time to grab some lunch, and wow! Absolutely delicious!!! We got the chicken salad and the Italian and both were the freshest tasting sandwiches we’ve had in a long time! I was so excited to see that they use boars head for their meat and it comes with a generous portion to say the least!! We are hooked!! The owners are very nice and transformed this spot beautifully! I can’t forget to mention that I had to grab the Shain’s of Maine cookie dough ice cream as a family favorite treat!! If you’re in the area definitely make a stop in!! I can’t wait to try more of their menu and the soups they have to offer!! 🙌🏼 10/10!”

“Amazing food and coffee, superb staff!”

“Stopped in for dinner- first time . Food was great and the portions were large enough to take home . We’ll definitely be back !”

“so good, love the thin crispy crust🍕”

“In March 2026 this Duncan has ruined so many other Duncans for me they’re just so quick so easy to work with I’m in and out of there in 30 seconds flat at the window you put in your order and they’re already handing it to you as you’re driving by through the drive-through window. That’s incredible service all these guys in there and girls need a raise.”

“We love it here. Great drinks, food, flavors. Go here! Service is great”

“oh wow... what a find! We were looking for a seafood restaurant when passing thru the area and the name caught our attention. We had an amazing dinner! We both chose the seafood fettuccine, which was heavenly - incredible pasta and sauce topped with succulent seafood. Desserts were lavender creme brulee and white chocolate cake...Holy cow! Dinner and service were both top-notch.. and we can't wait to return!”

“I’m from the Boston area and was meeting a friend in Portsmouth for dinner. We picked Durbar Square and we’re definitely not disappointed. We had an absolutely fabulous meal there. The chicken chili was a delicious, and a different approach than any chili I’ve had before. The chicken was perfect cooked. The sauce was full of flavor. They also ask you to pick yours spice range from 1-10 so you can choose what suits you best. The owner, John, is totally engaged with his customers and if you want, can even demonstrate a yoga pose or 2 (which he is very good at). Just overall a great place to eat.”

“I work at the Moffatt-Ladd House across the street and have been meaning to come over and experience their menu, as we often have overlapping customers. Our host sat us right away, drinks were fabulous, and all the meals were absolutely amazing! (I had the caribbean grilled swordfish.) My mom had been here with her parents in college in the early 80s and clearly Casey is carrying the mantle well. Thank you especially to our server, Rachel!”

“Great staff too! The food is good too!”

“My love and I dined here last night. Our server was wonderful, and she enticed me with the Sea Bass Special. I've never ordered a special before, and..wow. The buttery flakiness of the fish, the perfect rice, and the bright salad dressing sent me to the moon. The old woman (delightful) brought us this amazing giant bread. Sara had the chicken kabob, and the meat was delectable. Our entire meal was amazing. $58 for two people (I had one Budweiser) is amazing. I cannot see Date Nights being anywhere else for a while My hat is off to you fine people. Regards, Peter T Connell”

“Love the new place. And the food is ALWAYS awesome! Owner and workers are very friendly and work hard.”

“Best ramen I’ve ever had! Absolutely delicious. Staff were very friendly and helpful as well.”

“Stellar grilled cheese and fun and amazing service provided by Josh. It was our first time in, he was super friendly, made ordering easy, and the food did not disappoint. Everything was GREAT!! Make sure you get the homemade lemonade (with maple syrup instead of sugar).”

“Dave’s Hot Chicken in Portsmouth, NH, was really good! The chicken was crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. The fries and sauce were also really good, and the portions were big. Overall, I’d definitely recommend it if you’re craving some good chicken! 9/10.”

“Irresistible! Best place, ambiance, bartenders, best kept secret……”

“Fine pastries made by chef Sharif and his team… great espresso with a French vibe all the way down to the bistro chairs and marble top tables situated in a picturesque cobblestone alley overhung by ivy and beautiful trees. Portsmouth’s greatest hidden gem that everyone seems to know about.”

“Been going here for years, never had a bad meal.”

“Everything was amazing - went for my birthday dinner, requested and received a table by the window for 8 people, cocktails were fabulous - dirty martini, hot & dirty martinis amazing and Manhattan looked fantastic. Most of us ordered sushi, which was outstanding. Servers were outstanding, environment lively, we took our time and did not feel rushed, even on a Friday night. Thank you for an amazing night!”

“I loved nice place, congratulations . 🇨🇴I am Colombian and the best I have seen. clean and friendly people👌👌”

“The food is out of this world good!!!!”

“We had lunch at Frisbee’s Wharf and it was delightful. The food, service, and view were amazing.”

“I have lived in NYC, Boston and Portsmouth surrounded by some of the best cuisines of every form. I have to say this is by far the best indian cuisine I have ever had. Raj the owner personally served us and told us about his journey from humble beginnings to now one of the top 20 or so indian cuisines in the country. It doesn't take long to taste why. An unassuming restaurant on the outside to an amazing comfortable and authentic interior space to welcome anyone and everyone ready for the mos amazing dining experiences they will have. Even the drinks worth a sip.”

“This is a Portsmouth must!! Great ice cream and super friendly customer service, we had the peppermint stick ice cream and I recommend ordering it before it's gone!! We ordered it and took home a pint!”

“From the moment we were greeted by Ava with her phenomenal personality, to spending time at the bar with Nick, all the way through our meal served by Ethan, this evening was a delight. The food was delicious, the service exemplary, and the staff were personable and professional.”

“As a private school music teacher in a local school, I first experienced Nick's Steakhouse when the school hosted our annual benefit auction there. All attendees got to have complimentary appetizers. The cheese steak egg rolls and the stuffed meatballs were delicious! Then right around the holidays, my family and I went there to have a full meal. Everything was extremely satisfying, from the atmosphere to the drinks to the friendly wait staff to the food itself. All the food and drinks were, in my personal opinion, very reasonably priced, and our waitress Laurel had the most beautiful energy. I will definitely come back and highly recommend it to others!”

“Two Bees was such a delightful find! Everything about them was perfection. Walking into the cafe, the decor is lovely with a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the river. The staff was so sweet and just lovely authentic people. But the offerings they had were simply divine. Their croissant was reminiscent of European quality, all their ingredients were fresh and tasty, but the best thing was their passion fruit tart- outstanding! Very highly recommend this place!”

“Wow, what a treat this place was. Absolutely blown away. Totally exceeded all expectations! Great atmosphere. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Every dish from our apps to our mains were delicious! Can't possibly say enough good things about this place. Try it and you will most definitely not regret it! Keep up the good work!”

“Just went for the first time and sat on the patio on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. SO GREAT. Drinks and food came out so fast, and our server was delightful. Highly recommend, can’t wait to go back!”