The Puddle Dock

Name: The Puddle Dock
Address: 66 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, 03801-4650
Telephone: (603) 373-8192
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (963)

$31 to $50

American

66 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4650

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2 people

Jun 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 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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What 963 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

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Hampshire
Best Service
New Hampshire
Best Ambiance
New Hampshire
American
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
Best Overall
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
Best Service
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 in Portsmouth is a "hidden gem" offering a "fantastic dining experience" with "exceptional food and service." The "cozy atmosphere" and "attentive staff" enhance the experience, making it perfect for special occasions. Highlights include "amazing mussels," and "a unique colonial menu." Some reviews note high prices, but overall, it's a "must-visit" destination.

963 Reviews

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Teri
Greater Boston12 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great menu fantastic service, delicious cocktails, and a beautiful historic building… What more can you ask for?
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Adam
Indiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dining experience at Puddle Dock was top 3 we’ve ever had. The chef and his staff did an amazing job on the food that was all cooked to absolute perfection! Our cocktails were expertly crafted and our server was very attentive snd accommodating to any requests we may have had.
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Tisha
Philadelphia County6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service, and atmosphere! A hidden gem in Portsmouth!
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Paula VIP
New Hampshire62 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience We chose to sit at the bar with Michela the bartender. She was very knowledgeable and helpfed us make great decisions on our app and meals. She was very pleasant to chat with as well when she was not busy servicing the restaurant or others at the bar. The place is beautiful and smelled marvelous from the moment we entered. Highly recommend as it is a very special place.
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Brandon VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great take on older dishes not seen at other restaurants
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Laurie and Clarke VIP
Greater Boston22 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last night we celebrated our wedding anniversary. We had a wonderful time. The menu selection was excellent. Each of the four of us found exactly what we were looking for. We all raved about our meals and thoroughly enjoyed the muscles! Our server, Maddie did a terrific job in taking great care of us. Already looking forward to returning.
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Edward VIP
Greater Boston16 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had another stand out dining experience at Puddle Dock. We were a party of four and tried two new appetizers for us, the cheeseboard and the foie gras. The cheese board was a perfect portion for two - plenty of cheese, nuts, apricots, quince, and sweetened onion preserve. The triple cream cheese itself was nicely textured and very rich. The foie gras was seared just the way it should be, served on a half waffle (unique in our experience) with sauces that didn’t overwhelm the delicacy of the liver. Entrees were two each of the duck breast and trout. Portion sizes were very satisfying and the meats were well prepared and not overdone. We had two desserts, a delicate Pavlov and a robust dark chocolate pudding. Our server Eleanor struck a nice balance between professionalism and hospitality. She was quite a lot of fun to talk to. The only disappointing part of the meal was the Manhattan cocktails, which arrived with about 1/2 the portion size we would have expected even in a restaurant like Puddle Dock that serves measured pours. Our overall experience was terrific, and we recommend anyone considering Puddle Dock to do themselves a favor and take the plunge. You’ll be glad you did.
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James
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated my wife's birthday at The Puddle Dock - it's always so wonderful there - one of our favorite places. Tried the Pan Seared Scottish Trout! OMG - it came out looking like salmon, it was VERY similar to salmon and DELICIOUS. We both got the chowder, because it's always so good. She went with crispy chicken again and it never disappoints. Strawberry shortcake was on the dessert menu and was AMAZING - it was served on this large almond pastry biscuit. Her drink (Woodford Reserve) was perfect; there was a birthday card on the table which was so great, BUT, all this being said - - David F (our server) made the evening very special. He is so wonderful - request him if you can. We always have great servers here, but he was fun, and it was such a lovely evening!
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Jean
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous waitstaff, fun atmosphere and fantastic food. Highly recommend.
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Marc VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the most underrated restaurant in the seacoasttt
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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 963 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

Jun 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

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

Website
http://www.thepuddledock.com/
Phone number
(603) 373-8192

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The Puddle Dock

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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Popular dishes

Portsmouth Chowder

Seared Local Scallops

Dark Chocolate Pudding

Menu

What 963 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Puddle Dock offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Puddle Dock restaurant rated?

Does The Puddle Dock offer gift cards?

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Additional information

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