Best Casual Restaurants in Portsmouth

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CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for craft beer

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A photo of Toscana Chop House restaurant

1. Toscana Chop House

4.5

Awesome(1518)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Portsmouth

Booked 25 times today

Toscana Italian Chophouse & Wine Bar, a steakhouse concept that will be built around signature chops, incredible sides, and of course many of the Italian favorites that customers have come to love from Tuscan Kitchen.

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2. Rooftop at The Envio

4.5

Awesome(449)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Portsmouth

Booked 10 times today

VALENTINES DAYPlease give us a call if you do not see your preferred time available.Perched high above the AC Hotel Portsmouth you will find Rooftop at The Envio, Portsmouth’s newest restaurant and bar offering panoramic views of the Piscataqua River and the iconic bridges that cross it. The Rooftop is a casually sophisticated indoor/outdoor sanctuary offering a modern menu of locally sourced ingredients fresh from the farm and sea.Dine on shareable plates and sip handcrafted cocktails while watching the tide of the river shift and the sunset in the distance. Savor a new vantage point to experience Portsmouth.

3. Two-Fifty Market

4.4

Awesome(160)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Portsmouth

Two-Fifty Market is a one of a kind dining experience located in the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel inspired by local ingredients and the culinary expertise of our professional team. Two-Fifty Market provides our guests with an authentic Portsmouth dining experience in the heart of the city.Our food is made with local ingredients, and our restaurant has really transformed into a place where families, businesses associates, and friends can gather and enjoy the experience. The menu offerings include Award Winning Clam Chowder, shareable delights, locally inspired entrees and other seasonally inspired dishes.

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4. Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

4.7

Exceptional(106)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Portsmouth

Booked 6 times today

$65 before tax and gratuity, excluding holiday buffets.Includes entertainment, buffet and all coffee, tea, juice and soft drinks.Alcoholic beverages are not included in this price.Children 12 and under are $25 plus tax and gratuity, children under 3 will not be charged.Open Seating from 10AM – 1:00PBop over to Jimmy’s for coffee, cocktails/mimosas and culinary delights – plus generous helpings of culture and great conversation. And when you do, be sure to prepare yourself for a special experience here at 135 Congress Street – a landmark 1905 meeting hall lovingly restored to serve our community as a world-class center for the arts and an intimate space to savor extraordinary sounds & tantalizing flavors.*Pricing and times are subject to change depending on the concert schedule and holidays.

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5. Napoletana Pizzeria and Bar

4.2

Awesome(73)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Portsmouth

Booked 11 times today

Right in the heart of Market Square, featuring Neapolitan style pizza, artisan Italian dishes and craft cocktails, our dining room and bar provide the setting for a unique and memorable experience

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6. Atlantic Grill Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1627)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Rye

Booked 13 times today

Reservations are available online for indoor standard tables, indoor high top tables and outdoor standard seating. Please note that only tables labeled as OUTDOOR SEATING are for outside. All tables labeled HIGH TOP seating are for bar height tables indoors. All tables labeled as REGULAR are standard indoor tables. Additional tables may be available. Please call 603-433-3000 x1 and speak to a member of our team for any additional availability.

7. Otto - Portsmouth

4.7

Exceptional(68)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Portsmouth

Booked 3 times today

Located in the heart of the West End in the Frank Jones 1884 House, OTTO Portsmouth boasts spacious indoor and outdoor dining areas and a 2-level bar with 24 taps. Enjoy full-service dining, our quick-serve slice counter, as well as takeout and delivery of your favorite OTTO pies, salads, apps, and desserts.

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8. CR's The Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(2476)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Hampton

Booked 14 times today

Nothing beats an inviting dinner after a drive up the coast or a day on the shore. Indulge in a selection from our award-winning wine list, try a local beer on tap or a specialty cocktail.CR's is a favorite stop to 'chill out' with friends!It's where you want to be!

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9. Tuscan Sea Grill & Bar

4.5

Awesome(1012)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Newburyport

Booked 30 times today

The latest restaurant concept from Tuscan Brands, offers a coastal Italian inspired menu with locally sourced seafood & raw bar, our famous scratch made pasta, Neapolitan style pizzas, desserts, gelato & much more. The restaurant's beautiful waterfront location overlooks the Merrimack River with sweeping harbor views and boasts ample outdoor seating for warm weather al fresco dining and is enclosed for New England's colder months. Immerse yourself in our coastal décor and enjoy our all season 116 -seat outdoor deck while enjoying coastal Italian cuisine. For guests who enjoy bar seating - cozy up to our large bar while overlooking the deck & harbor views while enjoying one of our creative cocktails or a local craft beer.

A photo of The Capital Grille - Salem restaurant

10. The Capital Grille - Salem

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4.6

Exceptional(49)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Salem

Booked 55 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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From verified diners like you

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always love coming here! Great food and experience every time
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Rooftop at The EnvioPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Portsmouth
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4.5
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Tony
Key West / Florida Keys •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The seared tuna/pork belly special was imaginatively presented and delicious, as were the truffle gnocchi and eggplant rolatini. Our server Ed was gracious and helpful.
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Toscana Chop HousePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Portsmouth
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4.5
JD
JaniceD
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful experience. No need for a reservation. Our server, Jess, was excellent. Thank you
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Napoletana Pizzeria and BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Portsmouth
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4.2
J
Joanne
New Hampshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Just what needed to get away from the news!! Incredible menu and talented jazz musicians!
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Jimmy's Jazz & Blues ClubPrice: Very Expensive• American• Portsmouth
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4.7
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Ron
Greater Boston •19 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 14, 2025
I made the reservation expecting their regular menu. Instead we were presented with a prix fix menu. However, the evening progressed we noticed that other diners were ordering off the regular menu. It would have been nice to have been given the option. With that said, the prix fix menu option were excellent. The server was attentive and friendly.
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Two-Fifty MarketPrice: Expensive• American• Portsmouth
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4.4

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