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The Puddle Dock, Portsmouth, NH

The Puddle Dock

4.8 (977)
$31 to $50
American
66 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4650

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 25 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 977 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
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Best Service

  • New Hampshire

    Best Ambiance

  • New Hampshire

    Romantic

  • New Hampshire

    American

  • 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 offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "exceptional food and service," set in a "cozy, historic atmosphere." Guests rave about the "attentive staff" and "delicious, innovative dishes." The venue's charm is enhanced by "friendly service" and a "beautiful setting," making it a "must-visit" spot in Portsmouth.
977 Reviews

  1. Wendy VIP

    Greater Boston42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Our 1st time at the restaurant. Service was great! A good new find.

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  2. Cynthia VIP

    Greater Boston34 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The mussels were divine: plump and cooked perfectly

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  3. Karen VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great, service was wonderful. Still the best bread pudding in the world! I liked it better when it was served on a bowl steeped in the caramel sauce but it was wonderful just the same.

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  4. Diane

    Virginia1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the scallops $60 and was artfully presented and tasted very good but a bit pricey for scallops. Husband had cottage pie because non-seafood options were limited. Said was good cottage pie but nothing extraordinary. Service and ambiance were excellent. Water choices were sparkling, still or “regular.” We chose the regular but some ice and a slice of lemon would have been a nice touch.

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  5. Michael

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was exceptional - the rich, creamiest seafood chowder I’ve had, without being heavy. Had the “Portuguese” cod as entree and it was a symphony of flavors, fantastic. My wife had the trout with leeks, which she raved about. Finished with the strawberry shortcake which was terrific. Staff was professional, warm, and attentive! Bit of a drive for us to get to Portsmouth, but Puddle Dock is well worth it!!

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  6. Ed

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time with a party of 4 this time. All meals and drinks were just as ordered. It was our friends first time there and they loved it.

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  7. Rachael

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent location with parking - food was amazing, everything from appetizers to dessert. Everyone was kind and friendly, great service.

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  8. Toni

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    food was outstanding. Seemed a bit under server staffed though.Will come again for sure.

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  9. Ed

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the baked cod and my wife had Scottish salmon. Both were exceptional. Service was on point and wine pours were generous. On vacation for 6 weeks so this will be a weekly stop.

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  10. Gerald VIP

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Facility was noisy and food was overpriced. Weight staff continually tried to clear the table as they clearly wanted to turn tables over rapidly. I will not return here.

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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 977 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
8:30 PM
Booked 25 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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