50 Best American Restaurants near Portsmouth

“attended a mob themed murder mystery dinner train ride, and the whole experience was outstanding. the food was also absolutely incredible. some of the best I've had dining out“

“My go-to order in most places would be a Reuben. The quality of the meat, bread and the balance with the sauerkraut, sauce & cheese say a lot about how the restaurant approaches their food. The 02878 is the best Reuben sandwich I have ever had the pleasure of eating. Now I will have to find another go-to for other restaurants because they will pale in comparison to Localz 02878.“

“Great food and the wait staff very friendly.“

“Love to hangout on the top deck over looking the Sakonnet River. Please do crank up your coolers beers are not very cold.“

“Delicious breakfast. I had two eggs over light with fruit. Grandson had pancakes. Daughter had Belgium waffle. Good service. Clean restaurant. Pretty decor.

Parking: spacious.

Kid-friendliness: roomy for kids.“

“excellent wings fast service and great prices.“

“The best, freshest meal we experienced while in the cape area (from California)! The fried scallops and the spicy crab stuffed humongous clam was to die for!! Thank you especially to the warm and generous welcome by LeRoy and Robert--we will be regulars!“

“Great dog friendly restaurant!“

“As half of a hungry, grumpy couple heading north after a wonderful stay in Newport, we were about to give up on finding a 'decent' place for lunch. The Rt. 114 stretch was becoming increasingly barren.

Then The Publick House appeared on our left, with people sitting outside and a welcoming deep green 'home' drawing us in ... a crazy uturn at 65 mph got us there ...

The obvious sports bar atmosphere was very cool, with star-filled photos and jerseys covering every wall -- ALL signed by some of the greatest athletes to play professional sports in the USA -- a veritable paradise for fans and collectors alike.

Well, I've already spent too many words on a long-winded 'intro' ... but the food was over-the-top amazing ... from sweet-fried cauliflower bites to a queso-corn dip with tasty chips ... and fish and chips with fresh haddock ... and a California Bowl topped with perfectly grilled shrimp! Honestly, we were a bit shocked at the quality and the flavors .... and the welcoming service and attention from Nicole -- it was a very big WOW! .... and a perfect ending to our trip.

We will be back some time. And if you haven't had The Publick House ecperience, get there soon -- you will not regret it ...“

“This is a hidden gem, in Newport. Made a reservation and even being a little late, with weekend Newport traffic, they held our table. The food was incredible, served hot and as ordered. I had the chicken and waffles,never had it served with loaded mashed potatoes and sausage gravy. I added the maple syrup. The chicken breast was tender and a nice thick piece with a delicious thin coating. The pearl sugar waffle was so good. The load mashed potatoes, served with chunks of bacon, not little pieces in the potatoes. It was so good and a very generous portion, no room for dessert. My wife had fish and chips, opted for sweet potato fries. Serval pieces of lightly battered fish and as requested crispy sweet potatoes, half the order went home with her. The food and the restaurant were a definite, we are going back, but most of all Maddie B was the ultimate waitress, very friendly and professional. Every question and request was answered and taken care of. As busy as it was, Maddie made sure everything was as we needed. Can't wait to return.“

“Ate here for the first time last night and it was amazing. Food was great, but the service was even better! Very friendly and accommodating.“

“Had my first visit to Patti's Pierogies today and it was worth the trip! So many pierogies to choose from I had to get a sampler. They were all delicious, the cheeseburger pierogie was my favorite. Waitress was so friendly and got to meet Patti. Good food and atmosphere.“

“The server was excellent- very professional, helpful and efficient. I loved my filet mignon with frites cooked to the chef's recommendation. It was melt in your mouth tender and very flavorful! My spouse loved the lobster ravioli. It was a late night and busy day, so we passed on the first course and dessert. But we were tempted by the menu and will definitely return!“

“Steph and the team at scratch were SUPERB! Our catering order was perfect (tho we were sad the croissant machine was down) every thing was piping hot (or nice an cool). Everything was SOOO good. Ordering was easy, Steph ensured we had a great variety and enough to feed the post-wedding crowd. We did have breakfast here and it was stellar! Any event you need catered, be sure to check Steph and the team out. You will, NOT be disappointed!“

“Ate breakfast here after the Newport Half Marathon. It was good food, but even better, it seemed like a comfortable, local place with friendly staff. Very enjoyable breakfast!“

“The food was amazing the service phenomenal“

“love the food and drinks they were AMAZING ❤️❤️💯“

“Such amazing flavors was a taste bud explosion! Definitely an under rated restaurant in Newport!“

“Had a great time here! Beautiful views“

“Beautiful views of the Narragansett Bay and Newport bridge.“

“TRAFFORDS TESTIMONIAL Perhaps once in a lifetime you find someplace really special for you and your spouse. Seven years ago we went to Trafford’s for the first time. What we remember about it was how it made us feel. Both of us work hard in our professions and to go out to dinner and find wonderful food, excellent and attentive wait staff, and relaxed environment simply made our day. We then came every month at least once mostly twice to enjoy the excellence and serenity at Trafford. Sadly we lost this when the fire occurred for several years. Then absolute joy when Trafford’s reopened and we found the same wonderful food, wonderful staff in a simply beautiful rebuilt building. The joy we felt and the absolute calm and serenity is all back for us. Recently we celebrated my 76th birthday at Trafford with my entire family. It was amazingly special for me and we had our special event upstairs with the entire place devoted to us . Chrissy our server did an awe inspiring service for us making it perhaps one of the most special birthdays I have ever had I have attached a picture of this special moment. I work in the computer software business doing quality assurance 10 hours every day. Being able to calm down and relax completely at Trafford’s is simply a joy for us. I will always be thankful for this the rest of my life Ugh Sincerely Nicholas McKinney“

“they have the best hotdogs. they remind me Tex Berry's in taunton on the green. had them almost everyday as a kid.“

“Waterdog was one of our stops while bar hopping in Warren this past Saturday night. We only went for cocktails and were pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere up on the top floor! Very eclectic but it works! The outdoor space is deceiving compared to the inside. If they were open after 10pm, we would have gone back! The food looks amazing and will definitely go back to try it out!“

“The main restaurant is phenomenal! Have never had anything there that was not good! The grab and go is great also! The broasted chicken is out of this world! Nice and hot, juicy, very well seasoned! I absolutely love the potato wedges! But the Mac and cheese I'm sorry it's horrible! I do not recommend getting the Mac and cheese at all! Also, am not a fan of the size of the sides for 2 person meal! They're small and can only really feed one person! In both places the service staff are friendly, very kind and do a great job! Both restaurants are clean and well put together decor wise! I eat at both restaurants on a regular basis! At least 2-3 times a month! I give 5 stars for the main restaurant and 4 stars for the grab and go! I realize they're new and still getting the swing of things! I'll definitely be remaining a regular customer of both!“

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“Stopped by for lunch. The bang bang shrimp app was the best I’ve ever had. We had the lobster roll and fish tacos which were outstanding. I would definitely go there again.“

“Service was great, even gave our flowers when seating for Valentine's Day. Only complaint was that I asked for rare steak and it barely even had pink in the middle but made up for it in the taste. I would've sent in back but I wouldn't want to delay my Valentine's Day dinner by waiting for a whole new entree to come out. Overall good experience would come again to dine when it's warmer out.“

“Always a perfect experience! Delicious food. Pleasant, professional, knowledgeable staff and amazing indoor and outdoor atmosphere. Love this place! ❤️“

“We came into town for lunch and it was perfect. The mussels were plump and seasoned very well with the broth. The broth wasn’t gritty at all but like garlicky silk. Tater tots were seasoned and delicious. My husband had the pastrami sandwich and said it’s the best he’s had which is saying a lot because he’s had Katz Deli in NYC. Service was warm and attentive. Definitely recommend.“

“Excellent turkey club sandwich and fries. Didn't know how I was going to eat as it was packed with good plenty of turkey, bacon, cheese , tomato and lettuce. Also gluten free bread. Ladies room very clean. Friendly staff that all work nice together. Definitely will be coming back“

“They make the best chow mein sandwich since China Royal.“

“great food and very nice people that own it....everything is fresh“

“one of my favorite places to go when i visit my family :) large portions and great food“

“The facilities are top notch. This is a beautiful restaurant with a great location. The feta dip app was an interesting item that you don't normally see. It was good and the portion very generous. The Big Kahuna burger was just okay. The beef patty didn't seem fresh and it was overcooked. That was the only disappointment in an otherwise very enjoyable lunch.“

“Food is consistently amazing. I love the family atmosphere and the menu variety is excellent for a local business in this area.“

“Always a good time! Great staff,food & atmosphere ❤️. My go to“

“Food is excellent. Portion sizes are healthy. For example the veal parmesan with linguini feeds both me and my husband. I haven't tried anything as of yet that I didn't like. Everything is cooked fresh“

“To the incompetent individuals @dewolftavern who stiffed us on the exorbitant take out Thanksgiving meal you provided missing half the turkey, gravy and the mashed potatoes we payed for and drove a half hour to pick up.... To the girl who insisted after my father asked if everything in our order was in the bag that it was, to your manager who was unhelpful and should be dealt with accordingly and whomever portioned out the meal should be reprimanded as well. Our oven is broken on Thanksgiving and your incompetence made it an even greater day. One of your incompetent workers should have delivered the rest of the meal personally #badrestaurant #badservice #shitcan #dontpatronize #furious @yelp“

“Delicious food, great service,“

“Thanks for preparing a fantastic New Years take out dinner. The shrimp Mozambique was outstanding. See you soon.“

“Delicious fish and chips! I went yesterday the kid taking my order was super friendly! The fish and chips are so delicious definitely coming back thank you“

“We’ve had a couple meals at the Helmway and they were delicious! The calamari is crispy and done just right, the harvest salad is excellent! The scallops were done to perfection…sweet and tender. The lobster risotto is excellent too! We had the cinnamon toast bread pudding…just wow!! The wine selection is just right! We’ll definitely go back and highly recommend the Helmway!! I couldn’t find a place to give it stars, but I would definitely give it 5 out of 5!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We contracted Angles Kitchen to cater the reception following my father's memorial service. I got so many compliments on the food, and I know that several guests sought out John to complement him personally. The service was both professional and warm. We plan on using them again for two events this Summer. Full caveat; they'er a little laid-back, and their were a few times when I got nervous, but in the end...TOTAL professionals (did I mention that the food was prepared on-site?) I give Angels Kitchen my highest recommendation.“

“great service from Happy people. also crushing on hostess that comes in around 4:30pm and great onion soup. just saying 😊“

“Food was delicious love the music 🎶“

“Great experience. Wonderful food. Great ambience. Lovely staff.“

“The food was excellent and the service was great. Some of the other customers were very nice and respectful. Will definitely be going back. Excellent job“

“Everytime I’m in Newport, I make it a point to stop by The Red Parrot. Their food and drinks are always great! Unfortunately, I was there yesterday, ordered the sticky wings which are a favorite, looked like the kitchen just poured a container of sesame seeds all over them and were inedible. Bartender did comp one of our drinks, but could have offered to take them back for a new batch or even sent them back before he served them. Was definitely disappointing.“

“We always stop in when we are in Newport. The infused Woodford Reserve is always a hit. My wife loves the infused seltzers. Ethan is always fun.“

“Gorgeous hotel and beyond amazing staff and service .. just a wonderful time there“