Food & Drink
Holiday Dining on the Seacoast
Visiting us for Thanksgiving or Christmas? We've gathered a list of local restaurants offering holiday dining to help you plan your stay.
Hours and availability may change. Please confirm directly with each restaurant and reserve in advance when possible.
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Thursday, November 26, 2026
Portsmouth & Nearby
Roundabout Diner
Pink Bamboo
Salt Kitchen & Bar
Wentworth by the Sea
The Oar House
Toscana Chop House
The Library
Napoletana
State Street Saloon
Clipper Tavern
Kittery, York & Coastal Maine
Tulsi
The Tiller
The Old Salt
Stage Neck Inn
York Harbor Inn
The Beach Plum
Kelley's Row -
Thursday, December 24, 2026
Black Trumpet
The Library
Jumpin' Jay's
Nichinan
Street (lunch only)
Nisi Greek Kitchen + Bar (lunch only) -
Friday, December 25
Wentworth by the Sea
Salt Kitchen & Bar
TJ's
The Beach Plum Portsmouth
The Goat
Breakfast & Coffee
Elephantine Bakery
6 min walk
A small but mighty made from scratch bakery located on one of the cutest alleys in Portsmouth.
White Heron Coffee & Tea
13 min walk
Organic teas, coffees, smoothies and lunch items in the West End of Portsmouth.
Cup of Joe
5 min walk
Café by day, bar by night…or noon!
Kaffee Vonsolln
6 min walk
A family owned café and roastery on the Seacoast since 2010.
Ceres Bakery
6 min walk
Daily baked goods, breakfast wraps, and sandwiches.
The Green Room
2 min walk
Healthy beach eats in a city setting.
The Works Café
3 min walk
A locally owned small chain offering breakfast, lunch, and award winning bagels.
The Friendly Toast
2 min walk
All-day breakfast served in quirky digs.
Popovers
3 min walk
A bakery located right in Market Square serving breakfast classics and their famous popovers.
Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club
3 min walk
Sunday Jazz Brunch: $70 per person includes entertainment, brunch buffet, coffee, tea, soft drinks.
NOA Cafe
4 min walk
High quality sustainably sourced coffee and a variety of healthy food options.
Lovebirds
3 min walk
Decadent donut and fair trade certified, organic coffee.
Lunch
Ceres Bakery
6 min walk
Neighborhood scratch kitchen serving daily lunch specials in a casual atmosphere.
The Kitchen
5 min walk
Full-service sandwich nook offering next level fare.
The Goat
1 min walk
American classics in a rustic atmosphere. Known for their unique burger creations.
Old Ferry Landing
2 min walk
A seasonal staple serving lobster, fried clams, shrimp and the like on the waterfront.
Dinner & Drinks
Nichinan
A contemporary Japanese restaurant is located on the first floor,
just a few steps from your door.
Ore Nell’s
15 min walk
Take a scenic stroll over the Memorial Bridge for downright authentic Texas BBQ.
The Wilder
4 min walk
A modern New England gastropub serving up delicious food and cocktails in a contemporary yet vintage space.
Street
15 min walk
Flavorful street food from around the world.
Moxy
7 min walk
Modern takes on traditional American fare, tapas and handcrafted cocktails.
The Ramen Club
4 min walk
Japanese ramen shop serving rich, slow-simmered broths, small plates, rice bowls, and yakitori.
Cure
6 min walk
American comfort food, with a focus on slow-cooking prep methods like smoking, curing and brining.
The River House
7 min walk
A casual staple in Portsmouth’s waterfront dining scene.
Jumpin’ Jay’s Fish Cafe
1 min walk
A casual atmosphere for fresh seafood and raw bar with an emphasis on fine dining service.
Botanica
14 min walk
An intimate and upscale dinner and bar with a French influence in the West End.
Library Restaurant
2 min walk
An elegant, 1785 mansion sets a clubby backdrop for steakhouse fare,
wines & a buzzy bar scene.
Ice cream & Sweets
La Maison Navarre
1 min walk
Portsmouth’s own French pastry shop and café.
Annabelle’s
7 min walk
Serving the Seacoast homemade ice cream since 1982!
Izzy’s
7 min walk
For all your shake, sundae, ice cream and frozen yogurt needs.
Red Rover Creamery
7 min walk
Family owned, NH sourced and crafted organic ice cream and cookies.
Kilwins
5 min walk
Hand-crafted chocolates, copper kettle cooked confections, and our own ice cream.