Our Recommendations
Breakfast
The Islander Cafe
52 Main Street, New Castle
Petite cafe serving breakfast and lunch 7 days a week.
Wild Valentine
121 Congress Street, Portsmouth
Artisan flower shop and café serving locally-sourced coffee.
La Maison Navarre
105 Daniel Street, Portsmouth
Authentic French Pâtisserie & Bistro
Elephantine Bakery
10 Commercial Alley, Portsmouth
Cozy patisserie with the finest baked goods.
The Friendly Toast
113 Congress Street, Portsmouth
Known for its quirky retro decor and creative breakfast menu including vegan options.
Lunch
Great Island Eatery (seasonal)
116 Morgan's Way, New Castle
Casual, outdoor dining overlooking Wentworth Marina.
Martingale Wharf
99 Bow Street, Portsmouth
American dining with the best waterfront view.
Earth Eagle Brewery
165 High Street, Portsmouth
Outrageous hot dog and burger menu.
Ceres Bakery
51 Penhallow Street, Portsmouth
For nearly 45 years, serving scratch made, before “scratch made” existed.
Lil’s Cafe
7 Wallingford Square, Kittery, Maine
Go here for their world famous crullers. To. Die. For.
Geno’s Chowder & Sandwich Shop
177 Mechanic Street, Portsmouth
Lobster rolls and chowder on the waterfront since 1965.
Dinner
Ristorante Massimo’s
59 Penhallow St, Portsmouth
Upscale, Italian cuisine.
The Black Birch
2 Government Street, Kittery, Maine
The finest comfort food around.
Cava Tapas & Wine Bar
10 Commercial Alley, Portsmouth
Only have one night in New Castle? Eat here.
Black Trumpet
29 Ceres Street, Portsmouth
For those seeking farm-to-table and foraged ingredients.
Louie’s
909 Islington Street, Portsmouth
Rustic Italian kitchen.
Cure
189 State Street, Portsmouth
Classic American cuisine featuring grilled meats and seafood.
The Carriage House
2263 Ocean Boulevard, Rye
Seasonal fare from local farms and sisheries.
Botanica Restaurant + Gin Bar
110 Brewery Lane, Portsmouth
Petite, upscale French restaurant and gin bar.