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My Favorite Portsmouth Spots
Kaffee Vonsolln is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

1. Kaffee Vonsolln

8.7
79 Daniel St, Portsmouth, NH
Café · 44 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Boucher: You like Viennese style coffee? This is the place. The owner is from Munich and also makes all the pastries. Open daily and next door to The Press Room.

Popovers on the Square is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

2. Popovers on the Square

8.2
8 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH
Café · 61 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Boucher: Great breakfast, great location - the coffee isn't the best, but the food is great.

Green Monkey is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

3. Green Monkey

Pleasant st., Portsmouth, NH
New American Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Boucher: The Seafood Pad Thai is absolutely amazing.

Prescott Park is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

4. Prescott Park

9.1
105 Marcy St (at Atkinson St), Portsmouth, NH
Park · 26 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Boucher: Watch the calendar for music and food festivals from May to October!

Market Square is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

5. Market Square

8.9
Market Sq (Market St, Congress St, Pleasant St & Daniel St), Portsmouth, NH
Plaza · 19 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Boucher: A great place to sit and people watch or read a book with your favorite coffee or tea.

Portsmouth Health Food Center is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

6. Portsmouth Health Food Center

151 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH
Grocery Store · 5 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Boucher: Great vegetarian cafe located out back - try the curry chickpea salad!

Portsmouth Brewery is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

7. Portsmouth Brewery

8.4
56 Market St, Portsmouth, NH
Brewery · 187 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Boucher: The Curry Mussels are better than the ones I've had in Belgium. I'm not kidding. Best paired with Thaizenheimer if it's available...

The River House Restaurant is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

8. The River House Restaurant

8.2
53 Bow St, Portsmouth, NH
Seafood Restaurant · 81 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Boucher: Sweet Potato Fries are great - make sure you get the side of sauce.

Seacoast Sports Clubs Downtown is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

9. Seacoast Sports Clubs Downtown

7.9
95 Brewery Ln (Albany Street), Portsmouth, NH
Gym · 4 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Boucher: Great gym, but if you're looking for Racquetball, head to the other location on Route 1 near Greenleaf Woods.

The Press Room is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

10. The Press Room

8.7
77 Daniel St, Portsmouth, NH
Pub · 32 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Boucher: Are you a local? Are you a musician, artist, author, or disc jockey? Then you belong here.

Black Trumpet is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

11. Black Trumpet

8.8
29 Ceres St (at Bow St), Portsmouth, NH
New American Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Boucher: The BT Burger is the best burger I've tasted. If it's on the menu, order it! The burger comes with gruyere, homemade pickles, homemade catsup, & truffle-oiled potato skins. Great beer & wine selection

Coat of Arms Pub and Restaurant is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

12. Coat of Arms Pub and Restaurant

174 Fleet St, Portsmouth, NH
Pub · 67 tips and reviews

Alex P.Alex Paul: 3 buck pints 5-9 Tuesday and Thursday. Cheap decent pints

Stonewall Kitchen is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

13. Stonewall Kitchen

7.6
10 Pleasant St, Portsmouth, NH
Gourmet Store · 2 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Boucher: Great local business HQ'd in York, Maine with shops throughout New England. Stop by for tasty samples and great gift ideas.

Gus & Ruby Letterpress is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

14. Gus & Ruby Letterpress

8.5
29 Congress St (btw High & Fleet), Portsmouth, NH
Arts and Crafts Store · 6 tips and reviews

Kate K.Kate K.: Best place for unique, gorgeous cards

Flatbread Company is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

15. Flatbread Company

9.0
138 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH
Pizzeria · 54 tips and reviews

JoeleyJoeley: In all likelihood, you're not from around here. Ask what the Moat Mountain on tap is and drink a brew from the heart of the great state of New Hampshire. It's impossible to go wrong with Moat.

16. Nahcotta

7.9
110 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH
Art Gallery · 3 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Boucher: One of the most fun art galleries and gift shops in Portsmouth, NH. Nahcotta has great contemporary art from both local & international artists. Interesting & unique gifts always appear in the windows

Dos Amigos Burritos is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

17. Dos Amigos Burritos

107 State St (between Hanover St and Deer St), Portsmouth, NH
Burrito Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Courtney G.Courtney Garvey: Healthy and delicious Mexican food. There are options for every foodie, from vegan to carnivore.

106 Kitchen & Bar is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

18. 106 Kitchen & Bar

106 Penhallow St, Portsmouth, NH
American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Michelle F.Michelle Firmbach Nadeau: Steve Diehl prepares the finest Seafood Gumbo and BBQ shortribs in New England!!

The Music Hall is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

19. The Music Hall

8.8
28 Chestnut St (at Porter St.), Portsmouth, NH
Music Venue · 16 tips and reviews

Bobbi M.Bobbi Miller: I highly recommend the Tour of the Music Hall. Twice a month on Wednesday evenings. Amazing History of the Venue!

Ri Ra Irish Pub and Restaurant is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

20. Ri Ra Irish Pub and Restaurant

22 Market Sq, Portsmouth, NH
Irish Pub · 48 tips and reviews

U.S. SoccerU.S. Soccer: Rí Rá Irish Pubs provide U.S. Soccer fans a true sense of community with a warm and welcoming soccer-focused ambiance.

Starbucks is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

21. Starbucks

7.7
1 Market Sq (at High & Congress St), Portsmouth, NH
Coffee Shop · 29 tips and reviews

Crystal P.Crystal Paradis: Hands down, friendliest coffeeshop in town. And best caramel sauce (not syrup!)

Shalimar India is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

22. Shalimar India

8.1
80 Hanover St, Portsmouth, NH
Indian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Melanie B.Melanie Burger: If you're looking for a great vegetarian meal, go with the channa saag and the paneer naan. Both are outstanding!

23. Portsmouth Provisions

7.0
148 State St, Portsmouth, NH
Convenience Store · 1 tip

Dylan H.Dylan Haigh: If you live downtown, this place is a godsend. Open til 11, it's the place to buy beer at nite without having to drive. Plus it's cheaper than most convenience stores downtown.

Smuttynose Brewing Company is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

24. Smuttynose Brewing Company

225 Heritage Ave, Portsmouth, NH
Brewery · 6 tips and reviews

25. Taj Mahal Groceries

2800 Lafayette Rd - Heritage Commons, Portsmouth, NH
Grocery Store · 3 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Boucher: Great local market for all food and groceries from India.

26. Lo's Seafood and Oriental Market

8.1
1976 Woodbury Ave, Newington, NH
Fish Market · 4 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Boucher: Great local market for all things Asian-influenced. Looking for curry? tea? rice noodles? Pocky? They got it all!

Zahtar is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

27. Zahtar

148 Fleet St (Congress St), Portsmouth, NH
Falafel Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
Jumpin' Jay's Fish Cafe is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

28. Jumpin' Jay's Fish Cafe

8.4
150 Congress St (at Middle St.), Portsmouth, NH
Seafood Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Boucher: My favorite seafood restaurant in Portsmouth. Guaranteed fresh, local fish everyday. They never disappoint me.

Caffe Kilim is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

29. Caffe Kilim

8.6
163 Islington St (at Summer Street), Portsmouth, NH
Coffee Shop · 34 tips and reviews

Stephen C.Stephen Calebro: Still the best coffe shop in Portsmouth after all these years Read more.

Cafe Nostimo is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

30. Cafe Nostimo

72 Mirona Rd, Portsmouth, NH
Greek Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews
Decks Of Bow Street is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

31. Decks Of Bow Street

67-99 Bow St, Portsmouth, NH
Scenic Lookout · No tips or reviews
Downtown Portsmouth is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

32. Downtown Portsmouth

Portsmouth, NH
Neighborhood · 15 tips and reviews
Bridge Street Bistrot & Wine Bar is one of My Favorite Portsmouth Spots.

33. Bridge Street Bistrot & Wine Bar

7.9
64 Bridge St (Hanover st), Portsmouth, NH
French Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

34. Bridge Street Bistrot & Wine Bar

7.9
64 Bridge St (Hanover st), Portsmouth, NH
French Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Boucher: The Brie is amazing! The sweet mustard really makes this dish. You must try it!