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    The Wallingford Dram

    4.7 (83 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars
    Closed 3:30 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Jenny H.

    Super cute cocktail spot in the heart of historic Kittery! A wonderful find attached to Anju which is also stellar! Delicious cocktails and wine and you can order snacks including Anjus delicious pork belly bun! Service was beyond top notch! Will definitely be back!

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    Stephanie C.

    Loved stumbling into this vibrant place. Jeff welcomed us at the door with menus and told us he'd get us seated as soon as something opened up (the place was packed). Molly set up us with "Cowboys," her favorite drink on the menu, which ended up being mine too. We met awesome locals and felt like we were home in the NY. Great cocktails without being pretentious. Definitely recommend if you're in the area.

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    Stephon M.

    The overall experience is a 4 Ambiance 4.5 Cocktails 3 Cocktail prices 4 Good ambiance place. The prices were great for so many hand crafted drinks (this is my big city perspective though). The drinks looked amazing too. We did not care too much for the cocktail flavor though which was a big let down. Tried 6 cocktails and they all felt like they were just missing something. The prism ice cubes were cool though. Overall good vibe but the cocktail itself may not blow you away

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    Casey L.

    Sat outside late Sunday afternoon. It was the perfect spot for a drink before dinner at the noodle bar. Fun selection of cocktails that are picturesque. Service was great too.

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    Marc B.

    Having lived in Portland, Maine for quite a bit of time, I was spoiled with the amount of cocktail bars in any given radius. I then moved to Portsmouth and found that higher-end cocktail bars are a rarity. The Wallingford Dram is one of those rarities in the Kittery/Portsmouth areas, and it is doing it right. The Wallingford Dram, when not in a pandemic, is a venue that is dark with very dimmed lighting with a nautical aesthetic. The space is very small, but it adds to the Dram's charm. Being that we are in a pandemic, the Dram has expanded itself with outside seating, which allows for them to serve a wider community. The staff at the Dram is always attentive and super, super nice. Need a recommendation? Have questions? They take the time to give you thoughtful answers and walk you through the various flavor profiles. The menu offers a variety of cocktail options, and they also have a fairly extensive local beer list and wine list. They even have some snacks to munch on which range from nuts, cheese plates, and some sandwiches. Their cocktails, in my opinion, are the draw of the Dram. Their flavors are elevated and there is an abundance of options. Why not 5 stars? Because they are using fresh ingredients and are utilizing a variety of cocktail methods, their prices definitely reflect that. I just find that their cocktails tend to be on the smaller side for the larger price point. Does it push me away from going to the Dram? Definitely not. But just a minor critique!

    Allison P.

    We stopped at this quant bar on our way back from dinner. Our Airbnb was just a couple of blocks away. The bartenders were super friendly and knowledgeable!! They made us some amazing cocktails!!! Definitely make a stop here if you're in Kittery.

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    Seven years after my first review... still the best cocktails north of New York City! Yum.

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    Drinks were awesome, bartenders friendly. Great vibe! Located in beautiful area with noodle bar next door.

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    Space is small but inviting. Cocktails are well made and the staff are great. I love this place.

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    Best bar in the area - drinks were amazing - service was attentive and friendly. All around great time

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    Cure - Espresso stout braised short ribs

    Cure

    4.5(724 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$

    Had another top notch meal at Cure. It was super chilly and we were eating outside (with heaters…read morebut still quite cold). We started with lobster bisque to warm up and it was spot on. Our drinks & corn bread were delicious as well. By the time our mains were coming up our waitress had secured us a spot inside to eat them. She was lovely & we were grateful! It's a solid choice when in the area.

    I was super excited when I saw the reviews for this restaurant as well a Phantom Gourmet video…read morepraising it highly. I decided to make a reservation to take advantage of their special promotion during Restaurant Week. I made a reservation through Open Table and our table was ready when we arrived. Place is small but tables are well spaced to allow for privacy. We were presented with their restaurant week menu as well as a limited regular menu for add-ons. Our order was taken in a timely manner and with a smile. I started with the coconut carrot ginger soup for my starter. I added a grilled bread basket with butter as it is not included with your meal and I like bread with my soup. The soup was a decent soup and the bread was slight charred in places. As for my main course, I went with the braised short ribs served with polenta and roasted root vegetables. The red wine demi glace was good and the root vegetables were inconsistently roasted as some were a little too hard and some mushy. Short ribs were not consistently seasoned as I got salty in some bites and well seasoned in others. I was disappointed that my short ribs were stringy as well and that was not what I expected. The dessert was an apple tart. The shell was somewhat hard and difficult to cut into with the spoon provided. Flavors were good. My overall experience was that it was just ok but nothing stood out to me as out of the ordinary or special about it. So go if you want to and maybe your experience will be better than mine.

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    Bistro 1828 at Pepperrell Cove

    Bistro 1828 at Pepperrell Cove

    4.2(114 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    We celebrated our 12th anniversary dinner here last night. We booked last minute and walked from…read moreour Airbnb. There are actually 3 separate restaurants in this building. It's a little confusing at first. The Bistro appeared to be the nicest, indoor option. It wasn't super busy around 7pm on a Monday. A handful of tables were occupied but plenty of room for walk ins on a Monday night. Our server was so friendly and bubbly. A sweet girl from NH. We chatted all things New England and Kittery. Her service was on point. My hubby and I decided to share all food, to try more. We started with the seasonal salad with the maple vinaigrette. I was hesitant at first but it was delicious. For appetizers, we ordered the Oysters Rockefeller and the traditional Mussels. They were both fantastic. I liked that the mussels sauce wasn't overly garlicky like a lot can be. Simplistic and salty. For our entree we shared the New York strip. I've never had a steak quite like this. Instead of heavily seasoning, like nearly every other steakhouse, it tasted like this steak was marinated. It was simplistically delicious. A little char, a little acidity, and a savoriness of rosemary. Gosh it was just so dang good! The broccolini was heavily peppered, not bad but just be aware. The potatoes au gratin were also unlike anything I've ever had. I don't even like French onion soup but it tasted like the most delicious French onion soup I'd ever had. The cheesy oniony potatoes were simply to die for. I know that I'm going to be craving them once I return home. I wish they'd package these things and ship them! We toasted our anniversary with the Brut champagne. Lighter than the average and not nearly as pungent of how Bruts normally are. Highly recommend coming here and trying a little bit of everything!

    The food is very good. The service was fun and…read moreprofessional. If you sit outside, you will enjoy a great water view and the smell of the ocean.

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    Cava

    Cava

    4.3(427 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    I honestly am not sure where to start and end with my wife and l anniversary dinner at Cava this…read moreevening. My wife and I have close to or more than 1000 dining experiences in our time together. If Cava wasn't the best overall, it was an extremely close second. Our server Dan was awesome from start to finish. On point, Attentive, professional, and exceeded expectations on every level. Cava is a very intimate dining experience with a warm comfortable indoor and outdoor seating option. It is also very practical as a stop before going to the Music Hall, an important date or like us an anniversary. Cava is unlike many of the places we have visited over the years in the food category. Every course was exceptionally prepared, thoroughly thought out and professionally executed with excellent plating. I won't go into detail on every dish but suffice it to say there was enjoyment with every mouthful of every course. I ordered: Espresso Martini An Italian Pinot Grigio (with dinner) We shared the charcuterie plate First course - Mussels Second Course - Italian Meatball dish Third Course - Braised Flank Steak Fourth Course - Torte My wife ordered: A wonderful Rum with blackberry cocktail An Italian Pinot Grigio(with dinner) First Course- Warm Potato Soup Second Course- Stuffed and wrapped dates Third Course- Shrimp with Polenta Fourth Course- Blueberry Cheesecake

    Located in a cute alleyway of Portsmith New Hampshire. Definitely grab a table out on the patio to…read moreenjoy the fresh air and ambience. I would recommend making reservations. We snagged a last-minute reservations and had the chefs tasting menu. We enjoyed everything!

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    When Pigs Fly Pizzeria - Margherita pizza

    When Pigs Fly Pizzeria

    3.9(747 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    My wife was visiting a friend near by and my brother in law recommended we go here for pizza…read more Well it was a good recommendation for many reasons. First one was that there is plenty of parking. And plenty of outdoor seating for when the weather allows that. When we first got in the hostess told me it would be about 10 minutes, but we were welcome to sit and look at the menu till they called us for the table. It was only a 5 minute wait and at first I was surprised we couldn't just be served at the large high table at the entrance where we were seated and waiting which looked like it was for several parties or even one large party, but even when we were leaving that table was empty so I guess they either save it for a very large party or just for people to sit at while they wait for their table like we did. Either way we didn't wait long so that didn't bother me as I thought it might at first. When we were seated, service was extremely fast, so fast that at first I thought they just want us out. :p but they are just that good. And our waitress brought me my soda without ice which many servers forget and would get me a refill before I was even done with the soda and even asked if we wanted water as soon as we sat and bright us some. When the food arrived (which as I mentioned was extremely fast even though the place was packed), everything was amazing. We started with shrimp and the Brie which were in the specials. Shrimp was fresh and you could really tell, and the Brie had a nice assortment of apple slices, almond slices, bread and cranberries making it feel like you were also having a healthy meal with your pizza and fried food :p. We had the truffle mushroom pizza and the only complaint my mother had was that it had onions and rocket which she didn't like on the pizza, but that was her fault for not reading it on the menu as we could have easily just asked for it not to have that. She just saw truffle, mushrooms and ricotta cheese and said im having that. Which was what I wanted too but I was ok with everything else too. Well we both enjoyed it and I even took the left over pizza to have for dinner later :). I don't live nearby, but it is a place I would recommend to others who go by there and when we come near here again I know where to go eat if I'm in the mood for pizza. The only complaint is that it was too loud for us, almost felt like a sports bar without the sports tvs playing everywhere, however they do have take out as well, so you do have that option too if you live nearby.

    Made a pit stop here on our way to Portland. We'd come here years ago for just the bakery so wanted…read moreto check out the pizzeria after seeing so many great reviews. Plenty of lot parking so that's always a plus. We walked in on Friday for lunch and it was fairly full but we were seated quickly and orders taken. Very rustic ambience and service was quick. Unfortunately, the food was just ok and didn't knock my socks off. We ordered the Brussel sprouts, pork belly steam buns and the margherita pizza. Brussels were fried nicely but the ginger sesame sauce was very strong and I would probably preferred the sauce on the side. Pork belly buns were just ok as well. We were here for the pizza so were excited to try it - pizza unfortunately was just ok as well. Food is subjective and always based on preference so please take this review with a grain of salt - pizza was a bit doughier than I'd like - I prob should've asked for it to be well done if even possible and the sauce tasted heavy on the oregano - not something I'm a big fan of. All in all - not bad but not great. I just had such high expectations - maybe a different pizza might've changed my mind. But def don't skip out on going next door to try some samples and get some bread - the bread is amazingly delicious.

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