Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining in Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Crown Tavern

4.9

4.9 (949)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Manchester

About the restaurant

The Crown Tavern will be the perfect spot to unwind and savor the end of the day. Located in the heart of Manchester’s central downtown, The Crown is a place where you'll come to relax with friends, grab a drink, share some tasty bites, and enjoy the night as it unfolds.

Top review

NicoleVIP

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Another wonderful dining experience at the crown! Love the atmosphere, food and service!

Tinos

4.8

4.8 (1032)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Hampton

About the restaurant

Located in Hampton, NH, brings Mediterranean flavors to the Seacoast. Our menu highlights fresh, seasonal ingredients with house-made pasta, wood-grilled steaks, and locally sourced seafood. We are proud to be entirely seed oil free, frying exclusively in beef tallow and olive oil.

The bar features handcrafted cocktails, an expertly chosen wine list, and local brews. Whether you're out for a casual night or an elevated meal, Tinos offers a welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy our warm, contemporary dining room or relax on the four-season patio with heaters, retractable screens, and a fire pit.

For a unique experience, try our Chef’s Table and enjoy a custom, multi-course meal prepared just for you.

Top review

Terry

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful! Came to Tino’s for a girls night out with a friend. Sat at the bar and got great bar service and enjoyed chatting with the other diners. We decided to sample a bunch of small plates for our meal and they were all delicious - grilled octopus, local Swell raw oysters, truffle fries and chicken liver pate - I especially loved, loved, loved the grilled octopus! Topped our meal off with the donuts and an espresso martini. Perfection!!!

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Epoch Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (927)

$30 and under

American

Exeter

About the restaurant

Epoch Restaurant & Bar is built on the simple idea that superior, local ingredients will speak for themselves. In that spirit we take a modern approach to classic American dishes, sourcing the freshest sustainable foods in support of the region’s families.

Top review

SkipVIP

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

We had a very enjoyable outing at Epoch last night. Our party of four booked for 6 pm. The bar and dining room were pretty busy when we arrived and throughout the evening. Our knowledgeable and affable server Jess took great care of us. We couldn't help but notice a couple of large groups that might normally put pressure on the dining room. We observed the staff helping each other out to share in bringing the service levels up to meet the demand. We were also impressed to see management rolling up its sleeves. Food and beverages were excellent. Knowing the restaurant's reputation for its salmon, all four of us ordered the savory dish. Epoch did not disappoint. We often find Epoch a great spot for Sunday brunch, but it should also be considered a hot spot for dinner.

The Bistro at LaBelle Winery Amherst

4.7

4.7 (1693)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Amherst

About the restaurant

We look forward to welcoming you to The Bistro at LaBelle Winery! Our dining environment is relaxing and visually appealing. You will find out why we consistently receive top reviews and the Best of the Best award from TripAdvisor for our cuisine, beverages and atmosphere. If you're in a hurry, we offer our full Bistro menu to-go; order online or by phone. Visit www.LaBelleWinery.com for general information.

*Note: Reservations are strongly suggested, especially on weekends.
*For parties of 7 or more people, please call to make your reservation.

Interested in Private Dining? Feel free to give us a call to discuss availability and details at (603) 672-9898.

Top review

Christopher

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Sat on the patio. Food was excellent and service was very good

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4.5

4.5 (870)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

New London

About the restaurant

The Millstone has been serving extraordinary food and drink to the Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region for thirty years. The menu focus is on natural, heart-healthy fare including grass-fed meats from local farms.

Top review

PattiVIP

Dined 3 days ago

It was a last minute decision to eat here. It turned out to be a great one. The food was good, but the service was excellent, Erin was fantastic. Very attentive, and anticipated our needs/wants. Honestly she really made the experience. We do dine out at various venues, and Erin has now set the bar to a new level. We all noticed and commented (even our 2 young adult sons). A perfect example to all servers. Thank You.

Atlantic Grill Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (1672)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Rye

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

MarciaVIP

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

Atlantic Grill consistently offers excellent service with a smile and delicious food. Always look forward to their seasonal offerings. It is our go to restaurant.

The Common Man Roadside – Millyard

4.5

4.5 (187)

$30 and under

American

Manchester

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Common Man Roadside – Millyard!

This new location brings real food, real fast to the TRU by Hilton in Manchester's Millyard. Dine in our full service restaurant or order online and take it to go from our cafe. We will be featuring our Roadside menu with a twist on some dinner favorites.

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KevinVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Our party of 8 was served promptly. The food was excellent, the service was even better.

Americus at LaBelle Winery Derry

4.4

4.4 (1529)

$30 and under

American

Derry

About the restaurant

The menu at Americus Restaurant focuses on New England contemporary farm-to-table cuisine with an international flair and a full bar serving LaBelle wines, craft cocktails, craft beers on draft, and non-alcoholic beverages. Enjoy the ambiance of our restaurant, designed with your comfort in mind; soothing colors, oversized seats, and round booths. Our large outdoor seating area provides a beautiful view of our picturesque pond, and you can enjoy our firepit at night. Americus Restaurant is located at LaBelle Winery in Derry, NH - join us to experience the best cuisine in New Hampshire!

Top review

Elizabeth

Dined 4 days ago

Food and cocktails were amazing! Our waitress Brook was very attentive and professional. Lovely evening with friends and very relaxing. Did I say the food was delicious! Thank you!

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4.3

4.3 (473)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Portsmouth

About the restaurant

INDOOR & OUTDOOR dining experience
Perched 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.

Top review

Kathryn

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Food was great. Noise level inside not so good but we ate outside and it was perfect. Service was excellent

The Rooftop at The Artisan

4.2

4.2 (168)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Salem

About the restaurant

Elevate your dining experience at The Rooftop, a sophisticated destination where creative cocktails and perfectly paired plates take center stage.