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The Puddle Dock, Portsmouth, NH

The Puddle Dock

4.8 (937)
$31 to $50
American
66 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4650

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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
    Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (603) 373-8192
  • Website
    http://www.thepuddledock.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Derek Clough
  • Location
    66 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4650
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Menu

The Puddle Dock's menu was last updated on 6/11/2023.

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What 937 people are saying

The Puddle Dock reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Best Ambiance

  • New Hampshire

    American

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Romantic

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Puddle Dock offers a delightful blend of "amazing service" and "superb food" in a cozy, historic setting. Guests rave about the "fantastic" ambiance with a warm fireplace. While prices are on the higher side, the "creative and delicious menu" makes it a "must experience." Perfect for special occasions or a cozy evening out.

937 Reviews

  1. Whitney

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fabulous dining experience! We were seated quickly, and the service was outstanding. Very attentive staff, checking on us frequently to ensure we had everything we needed, the food was exceptional and even the drinks were incredible, I ventured out of my comfort zone and had a brandywine treaty which was a cognac cocktail and it was even better tasting than I could have envisioned. I would say this was one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had easily! A must try!!!

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  2. Debby

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our second time here. The service is amazing. Our waiter was so good The Sangria also amazing. That is where it ends. The food is boring and overpriced. I had the wagyu beef, which sounded like a beef pot pie. It was not. It was ground beef. It was supposed to have carrots and parsnips. I had exactly one parsnip. Overseasoned mashed potatoes on top. Very few choices on the menu, so you expect perfection in what they do serve. We probably won't go back

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  3. Michele VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated immediately upstairs in a balcony area and greeted right away by David our server. He was very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Our food was delicious and we never felt rushed. There were a number of other wait staff who kept our water glasses filled and our plates were removed quickly. This was our third time dining here and previously sat in the main dining room near a cozy fire. Service and food were excellent then as well. A bonus at this restaurant is a their private parking lot. It is popular so highly recommend a reservation.

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  4. Jeannette

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We recently celebrated a birthday at The Puddle Dock. The food was very well prepared and the service was excellent. We will be back.

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  5. Scott

    Greater Boston32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Arrived early before a show at the Player's Ring. I can't say enough good things about the service, especially our server, David. He was personable, attentive, had many good suggestions and followed up with any issues we had. Haven't had many servers as good as David. The food was thoughtfully prepared and had some interesting twists to the dishes. My Wagyu cottage pie arrived warm, not hot and David quickly brought it back to the kitchen to be heated. The desserts were the highlight of the meal, dark chocolate pudding and a lemon meringue tart that was so delicious!

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  6. Michelle

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This gem of a restaurant is tucked in Strawberry Banke. The food, ambiance and service are top tier and this place is a must visit if you come to Portsmouth, NH.

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  7. Eileen VIP

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitstaff was exceptional. Very kind and patient….and the food amazing!

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  8. Ed VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu has choices to satisfy anyone and it makes it difficult to decide on a final selection! The three at our table each ordered different things and raved about all of them. If you are in Portsmouth you don’t want to miss this one.

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  9. Tony

    New Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent! We went to celebrate a birthday, and the staff made it special. We all loved it!

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  10. Robert

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food, service and ambience at Puddle Dock was good. However the cost of the meal was definitely on the highest level. My feeling is that the quality of the food did not meet the price of the food. If I am paying top dollar than I want top dollar on all fronts, I don't feel Puddle Dock provided that back to me.

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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 937 OpenTable diners.

The Puddle Dock does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
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66 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4650

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Portsmouth
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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