4 of us had brunch here this morning and were seated along the wall in a booth which was actually a…read moresuper cozy bench (with pillows!) across from two comfy chairs. The hostess brought out a large mason jar of ice water and poured it into these cute little mason jars already on the table (ya know a millennial girl lives her little jars!). Waiter was a delight and had us laughing the whole time. We had coffee, tea, two micheladas and a quite substantial and incredibly delicious pineapple mimosa. They just switched to a new menu so I can't remember the names of everything we ate but it was SO GOOD. I think my husband had island hash with eggs, my dad had frijoles, I had rice and bean tostadas and my mom had a delicious apple cinnamon French toast with bacon and potatoes. Everything was perfectly portioned and really tasty. Such a nice experience! We will definitely be back. Worth the hour drive from both parties for a "meet in the middle" brunch date!

"Then the fiddler crab plays his violin On the back of a…read moredancing whale While the mermaid sing to the shell they bring And the dragon leads with his sweeping tail" (Elvis Presley) After a morning of shopping in Kittery, we went hunting for a lunch spot and ended up making a stellar choice with the Blue Mermaid. Stumbling onto authentic Caribbean cuisine in coastal Maine wasn't exactly on my Bingo card, but it turned out to be a very welcome surprise. The restaurant is very spacious with a big bar, dark wood exposed ceiling beams, and blue and green accented décor. Their menu is multi-cultural with Asian, Mexican, Burgers and Jamaican influences. Our lunch choices were a cup of Lobster and roasted Corn Chowder ($13) for my wife and a Bowl of Ital Stew ($14) for me. I'm a fan of Jamaican food, and although I've often seen Ital Stew on Jamaican menus, I never tried it and really had no idea what it was. The Blue Mermaid's menu described it as "Lemongrass coconut broth, root vegetables, spinach, black beans, and chickpeas". So that was enough for me to order it. I enjoyed it a lot. The broth had a very distinctive flavor and was loaded with chunks of those vegetables. And I have to mention the very cute touch of fish shaped biscuits that came with our lunches - 1 for the cup of chowder and two for my bowl of stew. Our server, identified on our bill as "PM B" was friendly and very pleasant. The Blue Mermaid seems to be a bit of a social gathering venue, with live music on Bluegrass Sunday Brunch, and supporting charitable initiatives. And they got bonus points from me for hosting a Bob Dylan Appreciation Night on May 28.

Super yummy. Lots of options. I got their caesar flatbread and it was really good. They have a…read moreparticularly good caesar dressing

There was no soap in the restroom. I alerted the staff. The second time I went, I visited the…read morerestroom and it had a little pump bottle of hand soap--the kind you might buy at a pharmacy--and it was highly watered down. It makes me wonder about hygiene of the help.

Loved this last minute breakfast place while in New Hampshire! We sat at the back bar. Friendly…read morestaff, great atmosphere! Fun antiques to peer at. I would come back for the English muffins alone ! Best I have had! I had the omelette tasty with peppers and onions. Great coffee with refills! What would make this place outstanding? Fresh eggs, I would imagine the baked goods are the best! Including the pancakes. Go, it's was good!

Came here in early October and had an excellent and wholesome breakfast. I highly recommend getting…read morethere early as after 10a, there can be a line out the door (literally). The staff are so friendly and they try their best when they're full so please be patient and kind with them! I can't wait to come back next year.

The food here isn't too bad. I really like the Bang Bang shrimp.....so tasty! I've had the chicken…read morefingers & chicken gumbo which is a thinner, smaller chicken finger; they're both really good. Their onion rings are really tasty! I've sat @ the bar & have also sat @ a table inside the bar area. The service can be a hit or miss. I've found it to be a little slow the other night when my friend & I were @ the bar. The female bartender's were nice but could be a little more attentive. Last mth my SIL, Mom & I sat @ table in the bar area for lunch & the waitress never came back after serving our food to check on things. They have a room way in the back that my SIL & friend's were playing darts in that was kinda small with all the teams in there, it seemed like its a function room. I wish I had grabbed a piece of confetti cake to go as it looked amazing!! The sink in the ladies room seems to be uneven as the counter collects water from ladies washing their hands & collects on top so be careful not to lean into the counter or your shirt will get wet. The parking lot is kinda small so when its busy it may be hard to find a spot close by.

The Shanty was a 'once in a while' choice and always good. The past few weeks, because of a need to…read morebe close to Portsmouth Regional, I've gone there because of convenience but more than that, with every visit I've come to really appreciate so much! The service is always fantastic, sunny and quick. I'll post the dishes ordered in the spirit of being brief (and needing to get back to the hospital) but I genuinely highly recommend if you love a friendly pub/bar, a good selection of 'off the menu' appetizers and mains, and well poured drinks!

I usually love Moe's but this time I was left wanting more. Moe's is a small sandwich shop chain…read morewith minimal to no seating. The Portsmouth location has a great spot in town and are one of the only places where you can grab a quick bite. Their sandwiches are usually a must-try for each one of my visits to Portsmouth but this time I wasn't so satisfied. The service was lovely but I definitely could've used a bit more meat and veggies on my sandwich (see picture).

I like how there's a Moe's so close to my Mom's house. When I come to visit I usually pop in here…read moreto get one. Its located inside the Mobil gas station. This gas station keeps changing names but Moe's stays inside. It's much easier coming in here then going down town looking for parking & having to pay for parking too. There always seems to be a blonde lady working the counter here, I wonder if she ever gets a day off?? She's very friendly, gets my order right every time & has exceptional customer service skills. I can't say I've ever had to wait long for my sub to be made. They also have subs pre-made in the cooler for you. Usually it's in the open cooler when you first walk in but the beginning of this mth it was in the back. I personally like to order from the counter. They also sell whoopie pies here that are sooooo yummy! My favorite thing to do in the Summertime is grab me a Moe's & head to the beach. Last visit I grabbed one to take down to Logan with me. I had her wrap each 1/2 separately just in case I only wanted to eat one 1/2 @ a time. Well guess what?? It was so yummy & I didn't realize how hungry I was & ate the whole sub while waiting for my plane while it was delayed due to mechanical issues. Sub stayed good after almost 2hrs of being made, wasn't soggy @ all. I like to add Mayo to my original. They also have an awards program too & I will get texts messages randomly with some cool deals but it always seems to happen when I'm not in NH visiting....lol Great thing about this Moe's being located inside the gas station is you have access to a variety of sodas, water, beer, seltzers, chips, sweets & snacks that always pairs well with a Moe's!! Enjoy! Thank you to the blonde lady for always doing a great job!

My husband and I went to dinner tonight, walking in you could tell it was pretty busy. I've worked…read moreas a bartender for over 20 years. Tyson was behind the bar, you could tell he was struggling alone, mentioned someone else was supposed to be working...restaurant business lol. I will say because Tyson smiled the entire time and made the best of it made the experience so much better. Kudos to Tyson and whoever hired him. Also i do want to say I think whoever the manager was tonight came behind the bar tonight to help him at some point and was helping the servers!

About a two minute walk from the main strip... It's very small on the inside. We came mid-April for…read morelunch on a Saturday and was surprised how busy it was. I can only imagine how packed this place gets during the summer. Anyways, service was great. Both bartenders were friendly and one offered a marker + tape so we could hang our dollar bill on the ceiling. As for the food... IMO it wasn't up to par with the Manchester location but still good. The nacho appetizer was disappointing as the pulled pork on top was lukewarm and there was hardly cheese/toppings under the top layer. My BLT and fiancés burger were both good. Fries perfectly crispy. This is probably one of the better (if not the best) place to have a meal at Hampton Beach.

We held our family Christmas party at Nick's Beachside Grille this year. They were very…read moreaccommodating. Carly was an amazing hostess. My granddaughter enjoyed catching fairies with her. Her special drinks and Alex's food were amazing. Alex (Head Chef) had all the food come out at the same time and it was delicious. I loved the steak tips and shrimp surf & turf special. Homemade clam chowder was phenomenal. Great atmosphere and fun time right on short sands in York Beach. Highly recommend you give them a shot at hosting your private event or if you are looking for a place for dinner and drinks on the beach year-round.

Sat out on the porch of this new this year establishment to York Beach. It wasn't added or…read morereviewed to Yelp yet so I added the address (first time doing that) and was able to review. Dinner: Fried Chicken with mango sauce served with fries Nadia from Belarus and Grace from China where our servers and they were just sweethearts. All n' all this was just ok food its so close to the beach you could just drop in for a bite in the afternoon...

It was very busy for the opening night (apparently there was a line outside at opening time and it…read morestayed that busy!) but service was still friendly and efficient. The ambiance is clean, spacious and beautiful. The food-- I can't say enough! The burrata is delicious, tomato mix especially, and the shrimp tacos were the best I've ever had, hands down!!! The crowning achievement was the peaches and cream dessert, which again, was next level. Incredible little gem on Hampton beach, I'm sure to be back again and again!

One of the better restaurants on the strip in Hampton beach with decent prices. I got the fried…read morechicken sandwich with French fries. It was very good. Also got a martini which was great. They have a big bar and lots of tables. The service was friendly. Worth a stop!