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Treat Yourself to one of these great restaurants!
Pesce Blue- Portsmouth
Featuring Coastal Italian fare and great service with a Soho-like atmosphere, you’ll love Pesce Blue. Outdoor dining in summer, so you can feel the pulse of Portsmouth while you dine. http://www.pesceblue.com/
Flatbread Company-Portsmouth
Looking for organic? Who doesn’t like thin crust pizza baked in a wood fired oven? Great, diverse, selection of pizza and great salad too! A comfy place to relax and enjoy a bite to eat with your friends.www.flatbreadcompany.com
Old Ferry Landing-Portsmouth
I wait all year for the warm weather and the opening of Old Ferry Landing. Sit on the deck overlooking Portsmouth Harbor and the Tug Boats, enjoy a drink and order up some great seafood! Open April through September. 10 Ceres St., Portsmouth. www.portsmouthnh.com/dining/ferrylanding1.html
Popovers-Portsmouth
For truly the best popovers, with maple butter! A local gathering spot in Market Square with fresh seasonal food, drinks for every occasion and wait until you see the freshly baked desserts! Enjoy a sidewalk table in the summer. www.popoversonthesquare.com
The Oar House-Portsmouth
Located in historic “Merchants Row” building at the edge of Portsmouth’s old harbor, The Oar House serves fine food in a setting filled with memento’s of the city’s long and proud heritage. Live music Thursday through Saturday. Waterfront deck in the summer. www.portsmouthnh.com/oarhouse
Chipotle Mexican Grill-Newington
If you find yourself hungry in the middle of your shopping or before you see a movie, Chipotle is an inexpensive Mexican restaurant in an unpretentious atmosphere conveniently located right by the Newington Mall and Cinemas. They originated in Denver. Eat in or take out. www.chipotle.com
Bonta-Hampton
Located on Route 27, Bonta features Regional Italian and Mediterranean specialties with a traditional New England influence. Wonderful ambiance, nice bar, friendly atmosphere for an upscale place. A bit pricey but the food is worth it! Live Jazz on Fridays. www.bonta.net
Epoch Restaurant at The Exeter Inn
The Exeter Inn and its restaurant were completely renovated in 2008 and Epoch Restaurant was born. Eat in the restaurant that rivals that of any Boston contemporary restaurant with a menu just as innovative, or relax and eat in the bar for a bit less formality. Perhaps you’ll decide to stay the night in one of the Inn’s cozy rooms! www.epochrestaurant.com
Orient Pearl-Epping
Not exactly the seacoast….but quickly becoming a part of it. The new Orient Pearl offers Chinese and Japanese menu. The sushi is great and the staff is very friendly. There is a comedy night held once a month. Located at 285 Calef Highway (Route 125). www.yelp.com/biz/orient-pearl-epping
The Holy Grail - Epping, NH
The old St. Joseph's Church was built in 1895-96 and established as a Parish in 1898. This new structure served the local residents as a gathering place to worship, meet people, listen to music and socialize among friends and family.
More than 113 years later, the same basic structure has been reborn into one of the Seacoasts premiere restaurants. The Holy Grail Food & Spirits strives to be a pub in the truest sense of the word. They've combined present day ideas while preserving the same family values of their past Irish heritage.www.theholygrailpub.com
