Came here a few weeks back for drinks/lunch while spending the day in Hampton beach…read more Let's break it down: The view: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Drinks: 4-5 stars Food: ehh 3 stars at best Outdoor drinking/dining is always a plus when you're on vacation or in a beach town. This place has a fantastic upstairs patio with tables and a bar style tables which overlook directly onto the boardwalk/beach. The view accompanied by some fruity beach cocktails is all I need to give 4 stars. The food on the other hand is so-so. BF and I opted to share spinach artichoke dip and a lobster salad wrap. The spin-art dip was definitely microwaved and was really thick (like a mixture of cream cheese and sour cream only). The lobster wrap was ok- the lobster was fresh which is the most important thing, but it will set you back $20something dollars. Also our waiter was super nice and efficient, so points for that too. So if you're looking to enjoy some drinks and enjoy the view with a few snacks then this is a good place for you. If your ravenously hungry and want to have a great lunch then I would look elsewhere.

Great beer selection on tap and their brews were very good. live music every other Sunday. We…read moredidn't eat much so I can't say how the food is. It would be great to crawl from this place, to smuttynose to my favorite Throwback for their food. I didn't love the atmosphere, but it was a dreary day.

First time trying this spot as it was chosen for a group social. The event was held in the…read morebasement, so I did not get a good chance to see what the main dining room looked like. Pretty nice beer menu with lots of local options, as well as some that are brewed in house. The menu was pub/comfort food, with some interesting large plates as well. Whenever I see a pretzel on the menu, I have to order. While it was good, it was not at all what I typically get in a bar. I was served 3 smallish, pale and crunchy pretzels with a trio of sauces. The sauces were all interesting, but I would have preferred a standard large brown soft pretzel. I did try the fish tacos which were tasty, albeit a bit small for the $7.50 cost per taco. They are served a la carte. The waitress at the bar handled the crowd very efficiently and food came from the kitchen promptly. This spot is a bit off my radar, but I likely will return to explore the menu further.

Probably the most unique and tasty cocktails on the Seacoast, but don't go there because it's a…read moresmall space and I want to make sure I have a seat when I go back. The bartenders and wait staff know what they are doing. Superb!

This bar is a great local bar in Kittery which is a sister property to Anju noodles bar. They're…read moreactually connected to each other. It's a casual and cozy vibe. The cocktail menu is extensive and the bartenders are knowledgeable and friendly. We tried several of the gin and mezcal cocktails and enjoyed all of them. Seating is limited so not great for large groups but great for couples or groups of 4 or less.

Food, 10 Drinks, 10…read moreService, 10 Ambiance, 9 We dined here on the coldest night in January and, the roaring fire and top shelf martini hit the spot. Get a full portion of the Bolognese, and go home fat & happy.

I dined here on Christmas Eve, and I have to say it was one of the best meals I've had in New…read moreHampshire (and I lived there most my life). The Parker House rolls were savory warm perfection and a great way to start the meal. My entree, the gnocchi with duck confit was one of the best things I've ever tasted (though very rich--I had to bring half home). And I tasted my dining companion's duck breast an it was also delicious (which they concurred in thinking). The dessert special was a sticky toffee pudding with bananas foster ice cream and peanut butter magic shell and I wish I could eat it every day. The only downsides were that (1) I didn't love the dessert cocktail (which was also absent a garnish), but it could also very well be personal preference and it was only $7, (2) it was freaking freezing in the restaurant. We were seated in a corner that didn't seem to have any baseboard heaters, and even though we weren't far from the fireplace, there was so little insulation on the windows we were all egregiously uncomfortable. The service was great, with the waitress very helpfully answering all our questions and brining each course with perfect timing. The food itself is on the expensive side, though I thought the drinks were normal for a nice restaurant (my other drink, which I enjoyed, was $13). But for the quality of the food, it's hard to complain.

Stopped here for a few drinks before having dinner at a nearby restaurant. My husband described…read morethis place as an upscale dive bar with craft cocktails, what looked like fantastic bar food with large portions, and an age-diverse hip crowd. Our bartender was friendly and the drinks were great. I had the Mango Crazy (a perfect mix of sweet and spicy) and my husband had the Fiction 101.

Came here for a drink after eating at a sushi restaurant down the street. Fantastic live music…read moreupstairs and overall a great vibe. The bartenders had great taste and their recommendations were great! Everyone that has mentioned that they are coming to this town. I have told them to go visit the press room for great live music and a good time. Hopefully I will make it back up sometime and get to enjoy this place again.

A tiny restaurant with a nice bar. The Pollo asada was decent, the yucca fries were outstanding,…read morethe mofongo was dry. I wouldn't recommend the mofongo as I've had this at 6 other places in the region and most were better. The drinks were great but way too expensive for Newmarket. $15 for a weak gin drink? The service was excellent and we loved the lounge-like atmosphere.

Mia Bar & Lounge opened recently in Newmarket. This spot has a "loungey" chill vibe atmosphere with…read morebig comfy chairs, sofa, cocktail tables, seating along the front windows and seating at the full service bar with flatscreen TVs. There's also a digital jukebox on the wall near the bar. The food menu offers a variety of starters (dips, nachos, flatbread cerviche, empanadas), soup, salads, sliders, wraps, fried chicken sandwiches, entrees (mofongo, mac & cheese, pollo asado, quesadilla), and desserts. The pricing here seems fair. They offer a happy hour menu (4pm-6pm) and late night menu (10pm-12am). At the bar, 6 draft beers, bottle/can beers, seltzers, wine, and signature mixed drinks are offered. I stopped by Mia recently for some happy hour bites. I took a seat up at the bar and ordered an ice water and the Nachos ($8 plus tax) and Big Mozzarella Sticks ($8 plus tax). The place was moderately busy here on a Friday evening. The appetizers came out in 10 minutes. The Nachos were the right size for 1-2 people, warm crispy tortilla chips loaded with melted cheddar jack sauce, peppers, onions, jalapenos, & pico de gallo. The 4 homemade thick mozzarella logs were lightly breaded & crispy outside with melted mozzarella cheese inside with a sweet marinara sauce (cold) for dipping. I managed to finish both appetizers before I requested the check which was $17.36 with tax and before tip. Overall, Mia is a great place to stop and unwind for food and drinks. The staff at the bar was quite busy during my stop here and let me enjoy my food in peace while watching sports highlights on the TV.

What a great surprise! We ordered several Hordeurves and dinner just to check out the menu. The…read morefood was outstanding. For instance, the "mozzarella sticks" were a gourmet version sitting in a sorry if pesto with a light breading and marinara sauce. They were fantastic! The atmosphere was warm and inviting. Could be your go-to local place or a nice dinner out venue. The staff were amazing. We would finish a dish and push it aside to continue enjoying our drinks and someone would come by and take them away and she wasn't our server. Nice teamwork atmosphere. Clean organized and food came out timely with a beautiful presentation. Please go and try this gem.

Tonight's special, Caesar salad with steak tips. Outrageously delicious, perfectly cooked…read more Accompanied by the quintessential cocktail. Why isn't this place packed tonight? Highly recommend the Watershed Restaurant in Newmarket.

The food was outstanding! We had a reservation for 7:30pm for 4 adults. We started with cocktails…read moreand a few appetizers. Delicious. The meals came out perfectly timed. They had an extensive wine list. Great selections. The service was excellent. The ambiance was romantic and chic. I can't wait to go back!

Botanic is such a hidden gem. My friend who is a long time customer took me here. The service is…read morefantastic, and I loved every gin drink I ordered. They have the classics to unique drinks - anything you want. The food was also amazing. The duck confit was cooked perfectly - very juicy and keeping its crispy skin. I felt like it needed something to cut the heaviness of the dish, but otherwise perfect. We also got the chocolate souffle for dessert and it was gone in an instant.