Restaurants near University of New Hampshire Observatory

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1. Three Chimneys Inn

4.2

Awesome(238)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Durham

Booked 3 times today

The ffrost Sawyer Tavern is located in the beautiful and historic Three Chimneys Inn. The Tavern, with its open hearth Summer Kitchen fireplace, granite walls, and hand-hewn beams, provides a cozy spot for hearty traditional New England fare. The Tavern is a popular dining spot for local guests and travelers. The Maples Dining Room features millwork dating to 1699 and retains the original Indian shutters that protected settlers from Colonial-era attacks. Coppers, the original winter kitchen of the 1649 homestead, provides an elegant and romantic setting. Wide plank floors, the open hearth and original millwork create an authentic old New England dining experience.Our culinary team prepares savory dishes from scratch with exceptional, homegrown flavor. The kitchen works closely with local farms and growers to pick fresh ingredients for creative entrees and innovative cocktails, resulting in exceptional farm-to-table cuisine that showcases the essence of New Hampshire.

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2. Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor

4.7

Exceptional(928)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Dover

Booked 3 times today

Serving High Tea which offers our fancy 3-tiered "Duchess" featuring delectable mini-sandwiches, scones w/Devonshire cream, finished with assorted desserts. For a full menu with other options please see our website - you can reserve from there as well. Come enjoy our relaxing atmosphere in our beautiful 1871 Victorian Bed & Breakfast in historic Dover, NH. We also sell gift certificates, tea pots & accessories, over 30 flavors of loose leaf tea, tea wallets and other fine gifts! Reservations are preferred to be able to offer optimum service and availability.

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3. Row 34 - Portsmouth

4.8

Exceptional(1697)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Portsmouth

Booked 32 times today

We’re Row 34. If we could eat oysters and drink beer for every meal period, we probably would. Professionals Only.Row 34 serves up a seafood-focused menu in an industrial-inspired setting. Chef/Owner Jeremy Sewall's menu offers fish entrees and an extensive oyster selection, along with craft beers and an eclectic wine list. Classic comfort food side dishes round out the menu.Visit our sister restaurants: Row 34 Boston, MA, Row 34 Burlington, MA and Row 34 Cambridge, MA

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4. Toscana Chop House

4.6

Exceptional(1582)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Portsmouth

Booked 42 times today

Toscana Italian Chophouse & Wine Bar, a steakhouse concept that will be built around signature chops, incredible sides, and of course many of the Italian favorites that customers have come to love from Tuscan Kitchen.

5. The Puddle Dock

4.8

Exceptional(961)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Portsmouth

Booked 18 times today

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.

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6. Ristorante Massimo

4.9

Exceptional(2952)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Portsmouth

Booked 17 times today

Please Note: Online Reservations are for our Main indoor dining room ONLY. Please call us directly for Wine Bar options at 603.436.4000. We reserve the right to charge $20.00 per person cancelation fee, please call us by 12:00p.m.. the day of your reservation to avoid possible cancelation fees.**Nestled like a hidden jewel in historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Massimo's warmly lit brick and stone grotto walls, fresh flowers and oil paintings of magnificent Italian landscapes transports guests to Florence, Rome and Venice. Guests relax in a richly appointed atmosphere beneath mahogany-beamed ceilings and private parties unwind in their own intimate dining room. Ristorante Massimo offers authentic dishes from all regions of Italy. From innovative concepts to timeless Italian favorites, our executive chef creates each dish with a distinctive, refined touch as found in some of the world's most celebrated restaurants. **limited dining room availability offered online**

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7. Rooftop at The Envio

4.3

Awesome(469)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Portsmouth

Booked 18 times today

INDOOR & OUTDOOR dining experiencePerched high above the AC Hotel Portsmouth you will find Rooftop at The Envio, Portsmouth’s newest restaurant and bar offering panoramic views of the Piscataqua River and the iconic bridges that cross it. The Rooftop is a casually sophisticated indoor/outdoor sanctuary offering a modern menu of locally sourced ingredients fresh from the farm and sea.Dine on shareable plates and sip handcrafted cocktails while watching the tide of the river shift and the sunset in the distance. Savor a new vantage point to experience Portsmouth.

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8. The Carriage House

4.9

Exceptional(974)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Rye

Booked 28 times today

The Carriage House, an oceanfront, modern New England restaurant and raw bar, is open at 2263 Ocean Boulevard on scenic Rye Beach, New Hampshire. Committed to honoring the restaurant’s rich traditions rooted in hospitality. Join us for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, sip a cocktail by our working fireplace, or take in the ocean views!

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9. Atlantic Grill Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1661)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Rye

Booked 27 times today

Reservations are available online for indoor standard tables, indoor high top tables and outdoor standard seating. Please note that only tables labeled as OUTDOOR SEATING are for outside. All tables labeled HIGH TOP seating are for bar height tables indoors. All tables labeled as REGULAR are standard indoor tables. Additional tables may be available. Please call 603-433-3000 x1 and speak to a member of our team for any additional availability.

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10. CR's The Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(2507)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Hampton

Booked 23 times today

Nothing beats an inviting dinner after a drive up the coast or a day on the shore. Indulge in a selection from our award-winning wine list, try a local beer on tap or a specialty cocktail.CR's is a favorite stop to 'chill out' with friends!It's where you want to be!

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PatriciaVIP
Greater Boston •52 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Friendly and knowledgeable server, Ava. All the staff are friendly and the kitchen is always responsive to food allergies. Tried in-house made pasta and lobster dish (Cacio y Pepe) which was excellent.
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Row 34 - PortsmouthPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Portsmouth
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4.8
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shannon
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had Eddie Spaghetti as our waiter and he was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and professional. He gave great food advice and was very attentive!!!!
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Toscana Chop HousePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Portsmouth
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4.6
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Tisha
Philadelphia County •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great food, service, and atmosphere! A hidden gem in Portsmouth!
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The Puddle DockPrice: Expensive• American• Portsmouth
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4.8
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Dan
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
Celebrating a UNH graduate’s accomplishments…food was great, server (Romayne) did a wonderful job presenting the menu and explaining the specials!
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Three Chimneys InnPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Durham
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4.2
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Amy
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
It was a beautiful room, nice tea and food. The servers were very nice and helpful. They helped wish my mom a happy birthday.
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Silver Fountain Inn & Tea ParlorPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Dover
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4.7

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