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The Puddle Dock, Portsmouth, NH

The Puddle Dock

4.8
4.8
883 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Experiences

  • Sunday Family Supper

    US$35.00 per person

    Feb 23, 2025 - Apr 6, 2025
    Join us for a special 3-course Sunday Supper Family Dinner. We offer a salad course, entree course, and dessert course, designed for families ("Friends are the family we choose," - Ryan Lent, owner") to enjoy an age-old tradition.
    Sunday Family Supper photo

Menu

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What 883 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Best Ambience

  • New Hampshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • New Hampshire

    Romantic

  • New Hampshire

    American

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Ambience

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Romantic

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Puddle Dock in Portsmouth offers a "relaxed rustic" ambiance with consistently "excellent service." Diners rave about its "phenomenal food," especially the "unique" mussels and "dark chocolate pudding." The staff, including standout servers like David, provide a "warm and hospitable" experience. Ideal for special occasions or cozy evenings.

883 Reviews

  1. David

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding menu and service. Very happy with our experience here.

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  2. Catherine

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience with phenomenal food and service!

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  3. Livia M

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My son and I were "early birds," we were able to sit upstairs and view the setting sun on the winter landscape! Our seafood dishes were exceptionally flavorful: including the house chowder, mussels appetizer and pan-fried cod. The service was superb! The entire staff: warm and hospitable, especially our savvy and engaging server, Dave. And finally, the interior design, "relaxed rustic," is very well done: a convivial setting for a memorable dining experience.

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  4. Mark

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service all around. Wonderful atmosphere and a well thought out menu. Top notch all the way. The mussels are prepared as we have never seen before and worth the trip alone! Oh, and great cocktails as well.

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  5. Tyler

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and great food. We enjoyed our meal and the service was great

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  6. Antony

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal and excellent service. It was a little colder than we would prefer. My wife kept her coat on for most of the meal, but other than that Puddle Dock is a great choice.

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  7. Ronald

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, our time at Puddle Dock was delightful. The ambiance totally drew you in. Our waitress who we have had at a previous time was very accommodating. Seeing as there was one in our party who is gluten intolerant she was very helpful with choices. The food was mouth watering. We love coming here especially on play nights.

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  8. Leo

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the fireplace and want to say thank you so much for accommodating my request for flowers at the table. The food was amazing and unique tried some things for the first time and they were all amazing! Special thanks to Quinn for the amazing service and welcoming hospitality

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  9. Charles

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food, staff, and atmosphere. It just might be the best restaurant in Portsmouth.

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  10. Clarissa

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Puddle Dock is one of our favorite restaurants!! It is consistently a great dining experience- delicious food,wonderful staff and the lovely music which is perfect as it suits the ambience of a New England style restaurant. It was my birthday and a card was waiting on our table which was a nice touch.

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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 883 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Puddle Dock

66 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4650

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Portsmouth
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–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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