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The Puddle Dock, Portsmouth, NH

The Puddle Dock

4.8
4.8
900 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 16:30–21:00 Sun 16:30–20:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Derek Clough
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Family Supper

    US$35.00 per person

    23 Feb 2025 - 6 Apr 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

What 900 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Best Ambience

  • New Hampshire

    Romantic

  • New Hampshire

    American

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Service

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Ambience

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Romantic

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Puddle Dock in Portsmouth offers a "wonderfully varied menu" with "delicious food" and "attentive service." Diners appreciate the "charming" colonial atmosphere with a cozy fireplace, making it perfect for special occasions. Signature dishes like the duck and cinnamon bread pudding receive high praise. "Great location" with free parking enhances the experience.
900 Reviews
  1. Brian

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, and great service! Can't wait to come back!

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  2. Alex VIP

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience everyone’s super friendly here love the entrées and appetizers. This place is amazing. Definitely recommend next time you’re in Portsmouth.

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  3. Rich

    New Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I celebrated our 42nd anniversary at Puddle Dock and could not have been happier with the service, the food, the ambience. What a great asset to Portsmouth's restaurant community! Jess, our server was magnificent and Quinn who made sure we were well taken care of made our experience extra special! Thank you for a wonderful evening!

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  4. Jonathan VIP

    Greater Boston101 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderfully varied menu, beautiful spacious room, friendly and attentive service and everything we ordered was delicious!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place - cozy, charming, great variety of options and delicious food with quality ingredients. Appreciate the free parking and great location. Thank you!

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  6. Shannon

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday evening delight! The warm cozy fire, wonderful cocktails, and the attentive service from David made it a night to remember.

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  7. Dillon

    New Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cannot recommend enough. Everything was so good, every plate and drink was excellent, staff were so friendly and attentive without being over bearing or intrusive. Now one of my favorite restaurants and upset that it's over 2 hours from home.

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  8. Eric R VIP

    New York City56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, service, and atmosphere. Our go-to place for fine dining and celebratory dinners in Portsmouth. Wonderful chef: great dishes and creative dishes featuring local cuisine.

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  9. Ken VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences we've had in Portsmouth, NH, and certainly a cut above the rest. The ambiance perfectly blended high-end charm with a delightful old-fashioned feel, complemented beautifully by soft instrumental music. We enjoyed a cozy table by the window, enhancing our evening. Our server, Mattie, provided fantastic service—attentive yet unobtrusive. Little details, such as replacing silverware between courses and pouring my nonalcoholic beer into a nice glass, made the experience memorable. The food presentation was exquisite, matched only by its exceptional taste. We particularly appreciated the thoughtful presentation of our after-dinner coffee in charming and cozy cups. The highlight, however, was their signature dessert: the cinnamon bread pudding, which was simply amazing. Overall, this restaurant stands out as one of the top spots along the seacoast. We will definitely return!

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  10. MarcV

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, and a wonderful atmosphere. Will definitely be going back.

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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 900 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Puddle Dock

66 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4650

Additional information

  • Area
    Portsmouth
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 16:30–21:00 Sun 16:30–20:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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