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The Puddle Dock, Portsmouth, NH

The Puddle Dock

4.8
4.8
877 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Experiences

  • Sunday Family Supper

    $35.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 16, 2025 - Apr 6, 2025
    Join us for a special 3-course Sunday Supper Family Dinner. We offer a salad course, entree course, and dessert course, designed for families ("Friends are the family we choose," - Ryan Lent, owner") to enjoy an age-old tradition.
    Sunday Family Supper Photo

Menu

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What 877 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Best Ambiance

  • New Hampshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • New Hampshire

    Romantic

  • New Hampshire

    American

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Romantic

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Puddle Dock offers a charming and cozy ambiance with standout colonial vibes. "fantastic food," "amazing service," and "delicious cocktails" make it a favorite for both locals and visitors. While some find the prices high, the unique menu and "top-notch" service ensure memorable dining experiences. Highly recommended for special occasions.

877 Reviews

  1. Antony

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal and excellent service. It was a little colder than we would prefer. My wife kept her coat on for most of the meal, but other than that Puddle Dock is a great choice.

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  2. Ronald

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, our time at Puddle Dock was delightful. The ambiance totally drew you in. Our waitress who we have had at a previous time was very accommodating. Seeing as there was one in our party who is gluten intolerant she was very helpful with choices. The food was mouth watering. We love coming here especially on play nights.

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  3. Charles

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food, staff, and atmosphere. It just might be the best restaurant in Portsmouth.

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  4. Clarissa

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Puddle Dock is one of our favorite restaurants!! It is consistently a great dining experience- delicious food,wonderful staff and the lovely music which is perfect as it suits the ambience of a New England style restaurant. It was my birthday and a card was waiting on our table which was a nice touch.

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  5. Jessica

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    David was WONDERFUL, the meal was delicious AND I had paplova for the first time. I love this restaurant, its a fantastic experience every time I go. If you can, sit in David's section! I cannot recommend Puddle Dock enough.

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  6. karin

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delicious, excellently prepared dinner. The atmosphere is warm and cozy. Perfect for a cold winter's night.

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  7. katlyn

    Maine

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience. Our waiter was excellent. The food was amazing. Would highly recommend.

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  8. Joseph

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first dining experience at The Puddle Dock. We were immediately met at the door by smiling faces who sat us right away under a reservation we booked days in advance. The atmosphere was very inviting. Dimly lit, din of a bustling restaurant, fireplace warmed, pleasant home-cooked aroma. Our drinks were finely crafted and we had the lot (cocktails, wine, beer, hot mulled cider, espresso). The mussels were delectable and served in a way we'd never experienced. The main courses were hearty and delicious as you'd expect on a snowy evening in February. Dessert was simple and elegant. Wait staff and management made the rounds and ensured we were having a good time and every attention to detail was accounted for. I know fine dining and what to expect. This experience certainly exceeded those expectations without being pretentious. We will absolutely be back. Thank you again Chef Derek, Quinn, and Liam for a wonderful evening.

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  9. Linda

    New Hampshire

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We came to Puddle Dock after an outdoor event in historic Portsmouth. We had 4:30 reservations and the place was already hopping when we came in. We never get steak anymore because I'm always disappointed, but I thought I'd try it here and was now disappointed! Great management and wait staff. It's nice when these people are friendly. We will definitely be back for special occasions.

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  10. Ellen

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy, warm atmosphere, friendly attentive service, yummy cocktails and tasty food make for a perfect evening out.

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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 877 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Puddle Dock

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
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