3 Best Restaurants in The Seacoast, New Hampshire

Row 34

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Set in a gleaming, industrial-chic dining room with tall windows, exposed air ducts, and metal tables and chairs, this contemporary and slightly fancy take on a classic seafood house is the sort of place that's equally appropriate for special celebrations and casual beer-and-oysters happy hours with friends. From tuna tartare to scallop ceviche, you can't go wrong with anything from the raw bar, but also check out the extensive variety of steamed and grilled fare, such as roasted monkfish and grilled salmon collar.

Surf Restaurant

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Whether you eat inside the conversation-filled, high-ceilinged dining room or out on the breezy deck, you'll be treated to expansive views of Old Harbour and the Piscataqua River—an apt setting for consistently fresh and tasty seafood. The menu branches into several directions, including lobster rolls, shrimp-pork ramen, sushi, and Tuscan-style shrimp with marinara sauce, but manages everything well, and there's a well-curated wine and cocktail selection to complement your choice.

99 Bow St., Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801, USA
603-334–9855
Known For
  • raw-bar specialties
  • water views
  • creative sushi rolls
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Wed. and Thurs.

The Carriage House

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Across from Jenness Beach, this elegant cottage serves innovative dishes with an emphasis on local seafood, from raw bar specialties like scallop crudo and littleneck clams on the half shell to roasted cod and tarragon lobster salad. A first-rate hanger steak and lamb stew with eggplant and fry bread round out the menu.

2263 Ocean Blvd., Rye, New Hampshire, 03870, USA
603-964–8251
Known For
  • classic daily blue-plate specials
  • breezy, refreshing cocktails
  • cozy upstairs tavern with ocean views
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch

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