The Puddle Dock

4.8

814 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Located on the grounds of Strawbery Banke Museum in historic Portsmouth, New Hampshire, The Puddle Dock Restaurant proudly offers Modern Colonial feel and fare! Led by esteemed Executive Chef Derek Clough, the Puddle Dock Restaurant will take you back to Colonial America featuring English and American favorites, then snap you back to the present with our modern twists.

Chef Derek takes great pride in growing a lot of our vegetables, foraging our mushrooms, and presenting beauty for your palate. His care is evidence in some of our best-loved dishes, Yorkshire Pudding, Portuguese Salted Cod, Pan-Roasted Duck Breast, and our signature Hoe Cake. Be sure to save room for dessert! All our desserts are made in house - Cinnamon Rum Breading, Dark Chocolate Pudding, and Posset are among the favorites!

Enjoy the ambience of our historic exposed beam building, once a general store offering penny candy, or enjoy our front and rear patios for dinner in the open air.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(603) 373-8192
Website
http://www.thepuddledock.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Derek Clough

Location
66 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4650
Neighborhood
Portsmouth
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 814 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Hampshire
Best Service
New Hampshire
Best Ambiance
New Hampshire
Innovative
New Hampshire
Romantic
New Hampshire
American
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
Best Service
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
Best Ambiance
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
Innovative
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
Romantic
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Puddle Dock in Portsmouth is a charming, historic restaurant that consistently delivers "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the "unique and very yummy" menu options, with standouts like "the best scallops" and creative cocktails. The cozy atmosphere, attentive staff, and convenient parking make it a "hidden gem."

814 Reviews

M
Matthew
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
fantastic first time at the Puddle Dock! will definitely be back!
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C
New York City
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. Food was excellent-truly is modern colonial, seasonal.
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Steve
Greater Boston
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Puddle Dock is always consistent. We appreciate that they change the menu and offer different specials. It is a great place and always on our Portsmouth restaurant rotation!
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Karen
Greater Boston
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was delicious and service was great. The ambience was warm and inviting. The only downside is the prices. We’ll be back but not too often due to the cost
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience. Our waiter David topped off with his wonderful personality and service.
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Donald
Greater Boston
137 reviews
vip
5.0
137 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I went to celebrate our post anniversary glow in Portsmouth, and we ate at the Puddle Dock for the first time. We will be back! The food was outstanding (with special help in being guided to great options by our server). The service was outstanding, friendly, and helpful in every possible way. My wife was even complimented on her fleece by one of the staff. The menu choices are quite adventuresome for New Hampshire ... and they were all carried off very well. I would love to try the rest of the menu on other occasions. The wine list is decent for all but those who are used to only the best wines. Although the restaurant is fairly new (just open two or three years), the inside ambiance gives you a sense of old New England of the sort that is good to enjoy ... rather than off putting. I think it's worth a trip from the Boston area to eat at the Puddle Dock. Don't miss it ... or the bread pudding!
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Susan
New Hampshire
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time, but definitely not our last! Our server Jess was attentive, and helpful, even seeking out answers to our interest in how certain offerings were prepared. The ambiance is lovely, with a wood fire, twinkling lights and dark woods. The food was outstanding! The colonial pie - couldn't stop eating it - and the dark chocolate pudding - OMG!!!
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Maria
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was very good. Our waiter David was engaging and helpful.
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James
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time, would go again. Food and dessert was fantastic.
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Kevin
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The entrees were listed as several dollars more on the bill than on the menu.
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FAQs

The Puddle Dock offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (603) 373-8192.

The Puddle Dock is rated 4.8 stars by 814 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

66 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4650

Additional information

Neighborhood
Portsmouth
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Derek Clough
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thepuddledock.com/
Phone number
(603) 373-8192

The Puddle Dock

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Portsmouth Chowder

Seared Local Scallops

Dark Chocolate Pudding

Menu

What 814 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Puddle Dock offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Puddle Dock restaurant rated?

Is The Puddle Dock currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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