We always make it a point to stop by this award-winning spot for the wide selection of local oysters (and mouthwatering jumbo shrimp cocktail!)
Unparalleled ocean views and a diverse menu. Pro tip: order the seafood mixed grill.
Contemporary American small plates in a stylish setting — ideal for sampling and sharing appetizers.
Innovative craft cocktails and gastropub eats with killer ambiance. One of the only spots in town for happy hour and late-night bites. Start or end the evening with one of their complex and refreshing mocktails — or if you're feeling bold, a nitro espresso martini on draft. (Note: they also have a killer brunch!)
Tapas and fresh seafood abound at this modern tavern and oyster bar, which boasts an intimate, charming atmosphere.
Enjoy laid-back pub food, brews, and live music under the trees and string lights out on the patio. Downstairs, the pizza pub serves up tasty pies till 1 AM on weekends.
Best way to spend a sunny summer afternoon is to rent a kayak or paddle board and explore the Piscataqua... we love supporting this local family-owned business!
A Waterfront park ideal for picnics, photo opps, and leisurely strolls. Concerts and other events are held here most weekends during the summer.
Perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast or lunch — counter service sandwiches, wraps, bowls, smoothies, and lattes. They also sell locally made artisan goods. Snag an outdoor table for prime people-watching.
Counter service sandwiches, bowls, and salads — great for a casual breakfast or lunch. Highly recommend "The Sunrise" breakfast burrito.
Hip, eclectic sit-down brunch spot famous for its massive menu, vegetarian options galore, and mimosa and bloody mary flights. Be prepared to wait on weekends. Takeout is also available.
Our favorite beach is just a 20-minute drive from Portsmouth — dodge some of the denser crowds by staying between 9th Street and 16th Street on Ocean Blvd. Before staking out your spot on the sand, be sure to stop by The Secret Spot shack for a breakfast burrito, iced coffee, acai bowl, or salad wrap! And if you're looking to take advantage of the prime surfing, swing through Cinnamon Rainbows next door for wet suit/board rentals.