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Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Durham

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A photo of Three Chimneys Inn restaurant
4.4
Awesome(206)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Durham
Booked 1 time today
Three Chimneys Inn is a charming, historic restaurant located in Durham, New Hampshire. It offers an authentic old New England dining experience with three distinct dining rooms, including the original winter kitchen of a 1649 homestead, Coppers. The restaurant's culinary team prepares delicious, farm-to-table cuisine that showcases the essence of New Hampshire. The reviews rave about the cozy ambiance, excellent food, and great service. A perfect spot for a romantic dinner or a family gathering, Three Chimneys Inn provides a unique and memorable dining experience.
A photo of Toscana Chop House restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1458)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Portsmouth
Booked 32 times today
Toscana Chop House is a popular choice for special occasions due to its excellent service, exquisite food, and unique ambiance. Customers have praised the restaurant for its ability to make special events memorable, with mentions of complimentary champagne and a semi-private room for birthday celebrations. Many reviews also highlight the restaurant's great atmosphere, making it an ideal place for a special night out.
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4.8
Exceptional(2832)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Portsmouth
Booked 6 times today
Ristorante Massimo is the perfect place for special occasions. With its warmly lit brick and stone grotto walls, it transports guests to Florence, Rome, and Venice. Reviewers praise it as a 'great place for a special dinner to celebrate a birthday' and a 'local go-to place for special occasions'. The food is consistently excellent, service is impeccable and the ambiance is always perfect, making it a memorable occasion.
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4.7
Exceptional(1618)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Portsmouth
Booked 26 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
A photo of The Puddle Dock restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(840)
Price: Expensive
• American • Portsmouth
Booked 17 times today
The Puddle Dock is a charming restaurant with an ambiance that transports you back to Colonial America. The restaurant prides itself on its Modern Colonial cuisine and special touches like a complimentary Champagne surprise for special occasions. Reviewers love it for its 'delicious and creative' food, 'excellent service', and 'beautiful ambiance'. It's the perfect place to celebrate special occasions in a unique and cozy setting.

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  • Greg
    Greater Boston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Party of two we each got the 4-course meal option with a seafood focus + a bottle of Cakebread chardonnay + bottle of still water + 20% tip = $442. The food was phenomenal and properly portioned so you can finish all 4 courses and a couple glasses of wine. Skip lunch just to make sure. The Halibut main dish was cooked to perfection. The ambience is perfectly dimly lit, modern rustic, with a low background level of trip hop/ lounge libations. Memorable for sure...
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    Earth at Hidden PondPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Kennebunkport
    4.8
  • MarkVIP
    Greater Boston •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    What’s not to love? We brought our adult daughters along for our annual anniversary/holiday dinner, and they only added to the validation of how amazing this restaurant truly is. One pescatarian, one vegan, both satisfied and smiling! Chef made a custom vegan dish just for us, and it was fabulous. Great drinks, wine, appetizers… love sitting in the bar, too!
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    Ristorante MassimoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Portsmouth
    4.8
  • jesseVIP
    Los Angeles •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    What a wonderful experience! The food was amazing. Marjorie, our server, was so friendly and helpful. I had the rigatoni, and my husband had hake fish dish. Also enjoyed a couple of spirits – Japanese whiskey and local bourbon.
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    Row 34 - PortsmouthPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Portsmouth
    4.7
  • DanielVIP
    Virginia •118 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We scheduled a small family gathering for the holidays. The Three Chimneys Inn turned out to be a great location. The food was great. The staff allows us plenty of time to visit. An added benefit is the Inn as one couple stayed after dinner. Highly recommended!
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    Three Chimneys InnPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Durham
    4.4
  • DanielleVIP
    New York City •46 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Always a pleasure to spend an evening at Toscana. The food is consistently delicious - my husband had his regular 36 ounce long bone rib eye and I had pasta. And the service is second to none. Christina always makes us feel like home. Thank you!
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    Toscana Chop HousePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Portsmouth
    4.4

Discover best special occasions restaurants in Durham

Searching for the perfect place to celebrate special occasions in Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley, Durham, New Hampshire? Our carefully curated selection of restaurants offers a variety of settings from historic inns to modern eateries, each providing a unique ambience that is ideal for making any event memorable. These dining establishments are known for their exceptional service, exquisite menus featuring local and international cuisine, and their ability to cater to both intimate gatherings and grand celebrations. The dining scene in this region is diverse, offering culinary experiences that blend traditional New England flavors with contemporary culinary techniques. Whether you're planning a romantic dinner, a family gathering, or a festive group event, you'll find options that suit every taste and occasion. Each restaurant has been selected for its quality, atmosphere, and the outstanding dining experience it provides, ensuring your special occasion is nothing short of spectacular. Choose from these top-tier restaurants to add an extra touch of elegance and enjoyment to your celebrations in Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley, Durham.

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