50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Portsmouth

“The sweeping views of the water, as well as the refined inside decor and atmosphere make for a fantastic experience. The staff are always friendly, professional, and helpful, and the food is incredible. Extensive wine and mixed drink lists. I highly recommend 15 Point for amore upscale meal with a date or family.

Parking: Good amount of parking for the restaurant, but given that it's a busy area, one may need to park on the street during peak season

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly in terms of atmosphere. Definitely not a place geared towards children, but also not an unfriendly atmosphere“

“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!“

“I have had breakfast here w/ a group of HS graduate friends on numerous occasions.. The food was always good, and in spite of the variations ordered, delicious, hot, and served all at the same time. Waitresses were always pleasant, polite and good humored. (Image the ribbing they took from 6 to 10 older men! Friday, 3/15/24 ,my wife, my sister, my nephew and I had the dinner special for 2. Each :Cup of Chowder, 2 Clam Cakes, Fries, and Fish. EXCELLENT in every sense of the word and good portions! ( I also managed to consume a HUGE Strawberry Shortcake! ) I cannot praise enough the quality of the meal, service, and reasonable price. You owe yourself a trip and meal at this“

“We stopped by for lunch while charging our Tesla close by. I was impressed by the food so wanted to leave a review. The chicken, beef, and vegetables were fresh and tasty, and the white rice was soft and steamy. Service was nice, too. Overall this is one of the best Chinese restaurants I've been to.“

“Delicious food, amazing service, lovely atmosphere!! We loved this place! Everything was so good!!! We will be back for sure We had the clam chowder, RI calamari and steamers, and drinks! Portions are very generous!“

“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 ...“

“Great food. Service was excellent ! Terrific water view pleasant atmosphere. Wait staff was exceptional!!! Highly recommeded A-1“

“I had a birthday celebration at this restaurant. We sat near the cozy fireplace on a chilly night. The cheeseboard (varied cheeses, focaccia bread, honey, blackberries, nuts, jam, greens) and Pt. Judith calamari were beautifully presented. Excellent bottle of Pinot Grigio from Tuscany, Italy added to food, Staff was very accomodating. I enjoyed mussels, scallops, little necks over pasta in scampi sauce. Others had the salmon as well as the bolognese. It's a very roomy, quiet setting near the water. Staff came out to sing happy birthday with a luscious ice cream dessert with a candle on top. I was pleasantly surprised. We will return to this place for sure!“

“Great food and service A+“

“On time delivery of excellent food, friendly and delicious“

“The food was absolutely phenomenal! However, I was there for a large party this afternoon, we rented the back room. And the manager scolded us for being out on the deck because “it was a place for dinning and not for us to hangout”. we were out there trying to enjoy the view, which I feel like is a big hit for this restaurant. Mind you there were no guests seated outside anywhere close to where we were standing and we most definitely wouldn’t have been out there standing in between any tables if people were sitting out there that’s simple common courtesy. Either way she was very rude about it instead of just stating that she’d prefer for us to be inside. I might go back because the food was so good but my only hesitation is to give someone any business who is rude to guests. I worked in the restaurant industry for over 10 years and I don’t think I would have ever enjoyed working for someone who talks to guests the way she spoke to us!“

“Excellent food! Definitely recommend“

“Excelente! Recomendo!“

“love this place“

“I wanted fresh halibut today so headed over to Tiverton today. I was disappointed they were out of halibut but happy I was told there was more coming tomorrow. The gentleman (I’m sorry I didn’t get his name) asked me how I planned to cook and serve the fish and with that information he suggested swordfish steaks and recommended foil on the grill to keep the juices in. Grilled swordfish with mango salsa—was absolutely delicious and the fish melted in your mouth. We cooked way more than we could eat, so our dogs got a warm treat with their kibble tonight and they licked their bowls clean.Highly recommend!!“

“Great food. Loved the pork belly tots and the fried pickles were amazing.“

“hands down best seafood and wings in the area all at a good price. Clam cakes and chowder are also phenomenal. The owner also seems like a really genuine guy who cares about the community. support your local business, this place is worth it!“

“We had a wonderful dinner during Restaurant Week. Without question, it was the best combination of value and we experienced. The $30pp 3 course meal was delicious. We had mussels and crispy tuna eggroll. For the main we had cod/polenta puttanesca and pasta w/white clam sauce. Both big servings and cooked perfectly. Dessert was crème brûlée and gelato. Service was friendly. The only negative was the noise level, a little loud and close. Still a very enjoyable evening. We will be back.“

“Nice place to have a drink and and snack. The outside seating is great, and Emily is a very pleasant server.“

“nice atmosphere. fresh raw bar I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT. SMALL SERVINGS & PRICEY. Current menu not online.. checked several sites and each had a different menu.“

“Great people! The staff is very friendly!“

“Great options for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a cocktail and appetizer. Johnny’s is an ideal location. The Patio has an awesome view. The employees are wonderful and make everyone feel like family. Entertainment on Weekend nights. Free parking…. I can’t say enough!“

“Best shrimp plate I have ever had! Highly recommended!“

“Great food, nice place clean no frills room

Vegetarian options: Adding meat is an extra on most dishes

Parking: Lots of parking behind

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair ramp to get into restaurant“

“Great food and friendly service. Beautiful location.“

“My wife brought me stuffies from Amaral's here to Florida last night! Awesome as usual!! Some home in a shell is the best! Thanks all !!“

“Captain Resto's hosted my husband's 50th birthday and what a great venue it was! Eva and her staff were excellent, serving 50 guests. Food, cocktails and service were outstanding. I would highly reccomend this venue.“

“The BEST PLACE ever!!!! My husband and I came over by boat from Westport Ma.! Docked easily! FOOD WAS AMAZING! The biggest LObster ROLL ever!!!! The staff was great! Highly RECOMMEND!!!!“

“My family and I stayed here for a recent event. We had dinner Friday and an after party Sunday. The staff could not have been more attentive and kind - Matthew especially worked hard to take care of us & never stopped smiling! Special shout out to Dalton and Angie as well! They made a great positive impact on our event and we will always appreciate it!“

“Professional and friendly staff and amazing ambiance. Food was mediocre, underwhelming ~ I had a salad with 4 shrimp for $24.

Update: 10/19/2024: ordered the scallops, and it was delicious! Ran out of broccoli and substituted spinach. Meh. Scallops were delicious! The waiter was friendly and attentive.“

“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.“

“I ordered the lobster roll and fries. The roll was $$ but so are all lobster rolls. The lobster was plump and tasty, and the dipping butter was so good. The fries, though! Best fries I have ever had in my life. I would return and try other items on the menu. The owner was very friendly and talking to all of the customers. Very pleasant lunch :).“

“food is fresh, kitchen is open u can see inside , organized and clean , staff is friendly and the making rolls are delicious, miso soup. will definitely be going back“

“Delicious food, great service and I highly recommend.“

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

“What a wonderful surprise! Recommended by a local and food was awesome! Wait staff was super attentive and wonderful. Dinners and desserts were soooo good.“

“Wow, a top New York City type restaurant in Newport. Forget the losers comments from years ago. Dress like you’re going first class. Atmosphere here is awesome…2nd floor is special. Drinks are reasonable and delicious. Our server PATRICK WAS AMAZING. They explain specials and drinks. Most attentive and all foods were perfectly presented. Wanna another drink, ask and within 2 minutes it’s there. We had wild mushrooms and salmon that were incredible as appetizers. Caesar salad was fresh and lettuce crisp. Scallops special had my wife shaking her head. My seafood linguine was overflowing with fresh seafood. The dessert of “Snowball from Hell” can be shared. Our 54th anniversary was unreal. THANK YOU Park next door in Moorings lot.“

“This was the BEST RESTAURANT we went to in Newport!! All of the seafood dishes were excellent, fresh and tasty. If you’ve ever been to the famous Oyster Bar in Grand Central station, this place is just as good. Definitely NYC prices for oysters $3.50/ oyster but that seemed to be the average price for a lot of the places in Newport.

The scallops were extremely fresh, sweet and perfectly cooked. Also highly recommend the linguine pasta with calms, along with the lobster bisque. The bisque has HUGE pieces of lobster and was the perfect appetizer. For drinks and dessert, recommend the mojito and the chocolate mouse.

This place is definitely worth the trip to Newport!!“

“We found Scales & Shells while meandering around Newport, it is convenient on Thames St. We were very pleasantly surprised to find some of the best lobster bisque we've had, with a rich creamy broth & big chunks of lobster. We also found the calimari to be crispy & delicious. The raw clams & oysters were top-notch. All with a cold local beer on tap and excellent service. We'll be back...“

“My first experience here. I have to say the service (Megan) was amazing! She knew everything on the menu and then some. Was an excellent Bartender . The portions were BIG and delicious. I highly recommend. You will not be disappointed“

“Very friendly servers.Good food.higly recommended.“

“Great place for dining with family and friends“

“Always a great experience at The Lobster Pot!“

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“50 PEOPLE ..Went for funeral lunch.It was set up buffet style in a big room with a bar overlooking a nice green lawn and a pond ... we had eggs bacon ,frenchtoast, seasoned potatoes, chicken with holidays sause, baked fish , ham an corn , various muffins and juices .. everything went very well the food was very good .. THEN WHY THE 4 STARS AN NOT 5 YOU MAY ASK .. ??? THE INTIOR OF THE BUILDING NEEDS A LITTLE UP KEEP FRESH COAT OF PAINT .BUT ILL TAKE THAT AN THE FOOD BE GOOD.. THEN IT LOOK NICE AN THE FOOD SUCK . ?. ENJOY WE DID ?“

“We had brunch on a Sunday afternoon. Not very may people, so it was very quiet. Excellent service. We were greeted upon arrival. Food and drink were both excellent. We would have appreciated some nice, fresh French baguette slices with fresh creamery butter upon arrival. I also suggest toast with the omelet (maybe French country bread) and a drizzle of vinaigrette on the small bit of lettuce on the omelet plate. Enjoyed the homemade soda...very light, flavorful and refreshing. I would like to try the pear hard cider next time. Also, twp crepes instead of one would have been better for the price of the lemon ricotta crepe dish. The French onion soup ( gratinee) was so delicious and our favorite out of the 3 dishes we shared. We enjoyed the lemon ricotta crepe ( needs a little more lemon flavor) and the ratatouille omelet. The potato mixture on the side was good but needed a bit more seasoning. The ratatouille was good, but an addition of goat cheese would have made it memorable. Overall, very good.“

“Quite literally the best fried rice I’ve had in my entire life. Traveled up last summer from Baltimore with a friend, and did not ever stop thinking about the fried rice — so much so that I had to come back and get it again this year. Will probably be back as soon as I can afford gas and tolls again. Thank you so much for your service to this country Wharf Fishhouse & Tiki Bar (get the fried rice)“

“Just had dinner and we will definitely be back. The food was amazing, but our service was even better. She was the perfect amount of knowledgeable and attentive. I wish we got her name because she was awesome!“