Food Scene
They catch their own lobsters have a great warm lobster roll and good seafood, with ocean views on the top floor
10 locals recommend
Ray's Seafood
1677 Ocean BlvdThey catch their own lobsters have a great warm lobster roll and good seafood, with ocean views on the top floor
Atlantic Grill
5 Pioneer RdExcellent wine list fresh seafood interesting menu
local seacoast farming community sells their wares on Saturdays in the summer 8-1
Portsmouth Farmers’ Market
1 Junkins Avelocal seacoast farming community sells their wares on Saturdays in the summer 8-1
breakfast open at 6. Good food and bakery items, cakes, omelets and specials
7 locals recommend
The Golden Egg
72 Sagamore Avebreakfast open at 6. Good food and bakery items, cakes, omelets and specials
breakfast and brunch with a bar. Mimosa flights and a full menu. Funky decor and a bar. Did I mention the bar
37 locals recommend
The Friendly Toast
113 Congress Streetbreakfast and brunch with a bar. Mimosa flights and a full menu. Funky decor and a bar. Did I mention the bar
Breaking New Grounds
14 Market Squarebaked goods, ground coffee open long hours
Ireland On The Square
6 Market Squarepopovers, desserts and a full menu
Portsmouth Brewery
56 Market Stlocal beers on tap and a good menu
Domo Japanese Restaurant
96 State Streetsushi and asian cuisine
Drinks & Nightlife
live music two bars grilled wings, reasonably priced good pizza, extensive beers on tap
12 locals recommend
Thirsty Moose Tap House
21 Congress Streetlive music two bars grilled wings, reasonably priced good pizza, extensive beers on tap
The Press Room
77 Daniel StSightseeing
half in maine, half in Rye NH, unique maritime group of islands in the lower part of Gulf of Maine 25 min boat ride out of Rye Harbor or a little longer out of Portsmouth. Remote great fishing and views
15 locals recommend
Isles of Shoals
half in maine, half in Rye NH, unique maritime group of islands in the lower part of Gulf of Maine 25 min boat ride out of Rye Harbor or a little longer out of Portsmouth. Remote great fishing and views
Market Square
Iconic beach for NH, all the sights and sounds of a traditional boardwalk, tatoos, music scene, arcades
168 locals recommend
Hampton Beach
Ocean BoulevardIconic beach for NH, all the sights and sounds of a traditional boardwalk, tatoos, music scene, arcades
Classic hotel now operated by Marriott. Not cheap. Brunch is good on Sunday and reasonable
21 locals recommend
Wentworth by the Sea, A Marriott Hotel & Spa
588 Wentworth RdClassic hotel now operated by Marriott. Not cheap. Brunch is good on Sunday and reasonable
Parks & Nature
Odiorne Point State Park
Coastal science center walking trails along the shore
nice place for a picnic, beautiful views, park for free on Ocean Blvd. Visit the 1614 monument to Capt John Smith, on his survey of the coast of what he named New England
19 locals recommend
Rye Harbor State Park
1730 Ocean Blvdnice place for a picnic, beautiful views, park for free on Ocean Blvd. Visit the 1614 monument to Capt John Smith, on his survey of the coast of what he named New England
Essentials
Market Basket
1465 Woodbury Avegood value selection
Extensive meat selection at reasonable prices
6 locals recommend
McKinnon's Market & Super Butcher Shop Portsmouth, N.H.
2454 Lafayette RdExtensive meat selection at reasonable prices
Arts & Culture
Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock StLocated at beautiful Prescott park on the Piscataqua river in Portsmouth harbor
42 locals recommend
Prescott Park Arts Festival
105 Marcy StLocated at beautiful Prescott park on the Piscataqua river in Portsmouth harbor
Entertainment & Activities
Cinemagic Stadium 10
2454 Lafayette RdWater Country Water Park
2300 Lafayette RdCasino Mini Golf
169 Ocean BlvdFishing and whale watch activities at a value price compared with other places. Daily excursions for half day and some charters
19 locals recommend
Rye Harbor State Park
1730 Ocean BlvdFishing and whale watch activities at a value price compared with other places. Daily excursions for half day and some charters
Reasonable kayaks in a calm manageable environment. Kayak to views of the Wentworth and Newcastle
6 locals recommend
Portsmouth Kayak Adventures
185 Wentworth RoadReasonable kayaks in a calm manageable environment. Kayak to views of the Wentworth and Newcastle