This little restaurant was a fantastic find on our visit to Portsmouth. It was tucked away along a…read morelittle alley and had seating outside, which was perfect because we had two dogs with us. They were very dog friendly. We had the set menu, which was four courses of small plates, and it was perfect. The food was excellent.Well prepared and delicious.. The staff were very friendly, as was the owner. I also had a whiskey and cider based cocktail, which was delicious. I would wholeheartedly recommend this wonderful restaurant for anyone in the Portsmouth New Hampshire area.

Meal here was lovely! We sat outside which was a very nice space. Service was helpful and…read moreattentive, clearing our plates quickly. We split the beats and tomatoes as our first course, pork belly and octopus as our second, and paella and shrimp as our main. Everything was incredibly fresh and worked well together despite such different flavors. The pork belly was a highlight--super tender. I loved the shrimp as well, it came on a bed of really good Muhammara and soft chickpeas. Even though each plate is pretty small , by the time the meal ended we were satisfied. The orange cake was to die for if you're looking for a unique dessert.

An amazing spot right next to the water. We've had a difficult time finding good clam strips this…read moreyear, but we found great ones here! Delicious! Great service and relaxing atmosphere!

I wanted to love it here so badly. The reviews looked good, the views are incredible... but when…read moreyou're paying for a nice dinner, you expect the food to be as good as the view. It even says on the bottom of the menu "no substitutes. Our chefs make the menu for a specific purpose." Or something like that. But if that's the case, then I'd like to think the food would be good! Maybe our chef was out or something because it was bland and cooked improperly. First of all, it took forty five minutes just to get appetizers. And then our waitress took another 30 to take our food order. And then it took another hour for our food. We were there for three hours. Which is fine, but we were starving!!! The drinks were delicious but one was a bottle of wine, so that seems like the bare minimum. Beside service being slow (our waitress nice but very busy), let's get into the food which was the most disappointing thing... the flatbread was dry. The Brussel sprouts were good but the lardons were hard as a rock (clearly they cook things too long here). The salmon was good but portions seemed small. The soup was fine. The steak was supposed to come medium rare, but as you can see, it was closer to medium well (for $48 that is upsetting and embarrassing they couldn't cook a steak properly). My aunt got the chicken dish and she said it was the blandest thing she's ever had. But the biggest issue was the burger... It was my dad's birthday. So it was extremely frustrating when the burger, the thing he ordered, came out black. And there is a picture of it if you want to take a look. BLACK. Why bring it out? That is so bad on the restaurant! Our waitress immediately came over and said "we are making a new bun right now." So why bring it out? And the fries were cold. Same with my mom's haddock (everything was cold). He also asked for the burger to be medium rare and it was quite literally gray. I think when you go to a nice restaurant, you expect good food. And it was disrespectful to my father on his birthday. Thank goodness they took it off our bill (for that we are grateful), but clearly the kitchen needs some assistance because it ruins the experience when everyone is waiting to eat because one dish is done wrong. And clearly done wrong. It's expensive to go out nowadays. I'm not spending money on food that is mediocre at best. This was frustrating. Thank goodness for the nice view otherwise I feel like this restaurant wouldn't exist. sadly we won't be coming back and waiting weeks for this dinner was not worth it. Don't waste your money here. Or go for cocktails. That was at least good.

Annabella was great! Service was top notch, food and…read moreatmosphere was amazing! Very accommodating! Five star service

We did not appreciate the way we treated at this establishment. Our experience at the rooftop bar…read morewas very disappointing. The host told us to sit on the couches. When we asked to sit at a table for drinks, she repeated "couches" and said someone would be over. We sat there completely ignored for over 10 minutes. The bar was moderately busy, and plenty of waitstaff walked right past us without making eye contact but never approaching us. When we finally gave up and left, I mentioned the lack of service to the host, who acted completely indifferent.

Last experience was 5 stars. This experience was maybe 3. I'll give 4 as my updated rating, to be…read moregenerous. This experience was so disappointing. The server kept running away, no time to give feedback. More attention to our plates and our ordering, than for us and our experience. Note to the wise: ask both people how their food is, and with enough time/follow up than only immediately after getting the dish. The tuna was very bland, it needed salt. I got the beef medallions. Though the beef itself was very good, the entire dish came off like a TV dinner - the sauce was supposed to be peppercorn. It was not. It degraded the entire dish, horribly. So sad for the elements to be buried in that slop. Potatoes were also very odd. For the price we paid, I would rather have had my money back and give my husband a much better birthday experience for somewhere else. Honestly devastating, and definitely cannot guarantee a recommendation from me, if this restaurant is not only inconsistent, but such a waste of so much money. Sad to think we could have enjoyed better food at a "lesser" establishment. Would much prefer to get my money back, at least for the entrees. WAYY overpaid. This was not worth it.

I was a bit I don't know when we went to eat here tonight due to a few iffy reviews. I am glad we…read morecame! If there were any bugs from the past they are all worked out now. We started with the calamari , lightly breaded, fried, tender and not oily... it was perfect. Two of us had the pan seared halibut with a tasty potato cake, another plate was the haddock on a bed of mashed potatoes and the final was the salmon dish, a nice center cut thick piece. Being we are local and our guest we're visiting I loved they said "this is so good, glad we came".. all the dishes were delicious and cooked perfect. See you soon.

Our server, Eddie, was amazing...and the food was delicious!…read more There were seven of us for dinner and everyone loved their food...mozzarella en carozza, a meatball and burrata were excellent apps, plus the bread was perfect. For our meals the choices were ribeye steaks, short ribs and lobster ravioli, with a side of mashed potatoes - again, all the food was fantastic. For dessert we shared fruit tarts and the doughnuts - and polished them all off! We all highly recommend this restaurant from start to finish!

Recently went here for a birthday dinner. The food was great and atmosphere was nice. However our…read moreexperience became a night to remember by the excellent service we recieved from our server Aldin. He was very attentive and his service was next level. Thank you Aldin!

Ambiance here is quite nice. It definitely has a colonial vibe and offers some early American…read moredishes. Our waiter was quite polite and offered some suggestions. The food however is overpriced and just doesn't fit the bill. I was surprised to sit down and see a simple steak and potato dinner was $72. I ordered duck and my wife ordered pork belly. The food was alright but neither were meals that we'd want again. Two entrees, two apps, and a single glass of wine. ~$180 with tip. I don't mind spending $200 on dinner - but if I'm spending that much dinner should be stellar. This was just mediocre and I'm honestly surprised it has a 4.5 star rating average. To each their own I suppose.

My partner and I rang in New Year's Eve at The Puddle Dock and couldn't have been happier with our…read moreexperience. We chose seats at the comfortable-looking bar, which was a great spot to start the evening and soak in the warm, antique, historical vibe of the space -- lots of character without feeling stuffy. We built our own dinner from a mix of appetizers, and everything we tried was excellent. The local cheese plate featured a soft, brie-like cheese that was rich and delicious. We also ordered the mussels, which were a standout -- especially the mustard component. I wouldn't have expected mustard to pair so well with mussels, but it absolutely worked and added a surprising depth of flavor. There was also a chicken dumpling special that was comforting, well-seasoned, and very satisfying. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. The service at the bar was fantastic. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful when offering advice on what to order, which made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. We're already looking forward to our next visit and trying more of the menu.

Fun staff, kind, inviting atmosphere and a fun vibe. The drinks are well done and creative, the…read morefood, delectable. Go, it's a place to write about.

Great restaurant. Friendly staff. All the food was excellent. We had gnocchi, pizza, chicken…read moretenders, guacamole. Good for kids too

What a. Delightful experience. The food is delicious and the staff has all been warm and inviting…read more Great restaurant with all the boxes checked.

Now I see what people are raving about. This place is a gem. The staff is so professional and…read morefriendly. The place itself is very cool and has an inviting vibe to it. The food is amazing. I had the salmon and my wife had the chicken parmigiana. We were both completely happy with our choices. Obviously there will be times you have to wait but it's worth it. Well done.