34 Best American Restaurants in Portsmouth

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

“Emma was very attentive and even apologized for the small delay it took for the Gnocchi to arrive. Her service was greatly appreciated.

Every plate was a wonder of taste and both cocktails I ordered were excellent. Highly recommended.“

“My daughter and I dined here and enjoyed it very much. The server was great, fun, polite and fast. Food was fab. We had the poutine, a unique and delicious take, and the beet salad. Drinks were strong. Very enjoyable dining experience. Will definitely be back and recommend.“

“My husband and I had the best experience tonight! The food was amazing. We started with the tuna appetizer and the cure wedge salad - so good! He had the filet and I had the short ribs - both were so tasty and cooked to perfection. Our server was super attentive and so personable! We’ll definitely be returning when we’re back in the area!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Comfort food meets fine dining. Great atmosphere, service was great. The food was amazing. Will definitely be back !!!“

“I only give five stars after the experience on Saturday. The night before I dined in, I already was having lousy service through out my stay, started with no napkin wrapped utensils (this came _after_the entree) water had to be asked explicitly after ordering a White Russian, the meal came out OK. I ordered a desert to go and walked back to my hotel to only realize i didn’t ask for them resulting me in already a difficult couple days to be worse to the point I’m breaking down in public the hysteria bounced off the buildings. By the time I turned to the alley corner by the 110, I automatically regained composure I walk back in - hostess wasn’t to be seen, but a waitress named Lydia answered me at the door remembering me from my visit almost a year ago. I explain what happened and after addressing it I told her “you made my day” she told me she’d be in all day on Saturday so I go to the bar and expierence was literally night vs day. She earned the twenty-five-pct extra on the check. Keep Lydia there at all costs she’s a special person in customer service when many places in the port city seemed to be lacking that of late.“

“Good service good food and good drinks❗️“

“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!“

“Amazing food, but even better service. Everyone was so happy there. What a nice change of pace!“

“We tried a restaurant for the first time tonight, Paddy’s American Grille on the recommendation from a friend. Beautiful building with inside and patio dining, another gem in Portsmouth,NH. We were warmly greeted and taken very good care of by Vanessa who was outstanding. The food, drinks, and dessert were all excellent! We’ll be back soon for sure, give them a try.“

“Always love the pulled pork sliders and amazing seasoned house fries…always fast great service with a smile!“

“Fantastic. Best diner in America in my opinion. I travel often. Absolutely delicious. Fresh. Have been coming for years. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Gas Light in Portsmouth, NH, offers a lively and inviting atmosphere perfect for enjoying a casual meal or drinks with friends. The exposed brick and wood-fired stone oven create a cozy yet energetic vibe that captures the essence of downtown Portsmouth. I was impressed by the attentive and friendly service, with bartenders who were attentive without being intrusive. The menu features crowd-pleasers like wood-fired pizzas, including their specialty Gaslight pizza, which had a pleasantly crispy crust and flavorful toppings. The chicken wings were perfectly cooked and well-seasoned, making them an excellent starter. I enjoyed the warmth and vibrant feel of the pub setting, which also offers live entertainment and a dog-friendly patio—a great spot if you're visiting with pets. Prices felt fair given the generous portions and quality. While some reviews mention occasional kitchen delays or food inconsistencies, my experience was smooth and satisfying. It’s a nice spot to unwind after a day exploring Portsmouth, with good drink options and a welcoming ambiance. I would recommend Gas Light if you’re looking for a lively, local dining experience with solid pub fare and good company. The one downside might be the busier times when service can slow, but overall it’s a dependable choice for casual dining in the neighborhood.“

“A Saturday lunch of two 10 in. pizza were the perfect size for two hungry folks at the Bratskellar Pub, the rear section of the Dinnerhorn Restaurant. One with mushroom, the other with onions. They came out piping hot and the mozzarella was nice and stringy. More pizza combos are available. Mark was a great server. Very gracious. He’s been there some 13 years and it’s clear, he likes his job.
We would return again for pizza and also to try the seafood offerings at the Dinnerhorn Restaurant.
Thanks Mark.“

“We ate dinner at The Rooftop at The Envio, on Thursday, September 18th. Met your wonderful hostess, Deb. She was extremely friendly and sweet. Deb even wished my daughter a happy birthday. She was a breath of fresh air. ❤️“

“Friendly staff, great desserts, awesome location.“

“The Applebee's here in Newington New Hampshire is a very nice place to go The atmosphere is always great and your waiter or waitress will be very prompt in asking you if you would like anything to drink and ask if you already to order or do you need some more time in their very understandable. There's several people that I know at the one in Newington for servers in their amazing thank you to the crew at the Applebee's in Newington New Hampshire for making the experience there awesome every time“

“We love this place!!! The live music is awesome.“

“Delish !! From start to finish everything was fabulous! From the amazing door that you walked through to the woodwork and the brick and the old Portsmouth feel The food was fabulous. It actually made my taste buds dance! If you are in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. Staff is top-notch.“

“Highly suggest the burnt ends, salmon entree & the budino for dessert! Snack mix is a yummy option to munch on while golfing before sitting down for a meal! Approachable country club vibes with top notch food & drink!“

“We just discovered this spot! Former big lots haha way better then that by far! We didn’t know what to expect for some reason Verizon phone service didn’t work for us so while in the truck couldn’t see the menu etc. so we just went in on a Tuesday around 4pm got menus and then was handed happy hour menus my 9 year old got the taco salad, was missing the taco bowl but made it up with fried tortillas. My son got kids Mac he was disappointed it was Kraft and dry as a box Mac would be! Still he smashed it out. We got 4 happy hour apps and some drinks then we did the all in passes needless to say $200 later with tip our short trip turned into like 5 hours of memories and we have to come back! Worth it and the bartender she was great and on point. We will go back with the kids and without we’ll worth our 45 minute drive and the money!! So much to do for kids and adults being kids again! Thanks“

“Great grocery store, restaurants, Movie theater and exercise facilities all walkable from Veridian Residences!“

“Great place. Holy taps! Food & service was top notch. Family friendly- our kids loved it too 🙂“

“Went to a Christmas party here, it's beautiful. The staff is very nice and the food was great. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars, my only complaint, we were supposed to have dinner starting at 7, it was 830 before the salad came out and a little after 9 when dinner came.“

“Great place, from location to food and staff.“

“Good place for take a Breakfast. Vraiment une belle place pour déjeuner. Je recommande.“

“Traveled out to Portsmouth from Wisconsin. Sick of seafood, best burger I have ever had on the east coast. Lots of tv’s to watch the games. Friendly people. Highly recommend you give it a try. Will try their lobster roll though before leaving. Had some delicious apple crisp for desert.“

“They have the best food and very generous portions. Chicken parmigiana is the very very best. Can’t wait to go again and have the steak and cheese“

“Great view when sitting outside. The food was tasty but not to die for. My fries had good seasoning, but they were a tad cold. The crab cake sandwich had bacon on it and a great texture. Also, the waitress was friendly and prompt at serving us.“

“Made our way to Portsmouth NH last night, decided to Google restaurants near my current location- to find a spot to eat and ended up at Mojo's West End Tavern. Our experience was a 10/10. Every item we ordered was perfect, waiter was wonderful, atmosphere and music were inviting and they have a great menu! Do yourself a favor and just go and make sure you order some wings! You will not regret it!“

“i’ve only been a couple times, the food was great but the woman who was yelling at the counter was insane, yelling at people for not tipping her and saying the owner was a lazy fat fu*k… not exactly what everyone wanted to listen to. do better“

“Great choice for daily dining! Reasonable prices, good size portions and great flavor!“

“Love this Place Hidden Jewel. Free Valet Parking“