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.

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.