The best outdoor dining spots in the Seacoast
A few of our favorite spots where you eat outside by the ocean or on the water in Portsmouth and Hampton.
Outside at Surf in Portsmouth Photo by Susan Laughlin
It’s finally time for ocean-front dining so hit the decks (or patios) and enjoy our favorite and most popular outdoor dining spots in Portsmouth, Hampton Beach and the Seacoast.
Atlantic Grill in Rye
This beautiful building includes an oversized patio well-shielded from the parking lot with tall fencing. Find tables nestled between plantings and heaters and plastic walls for nippy evenings.
5 Pioneer Rd., Rye
(603) 433-3000
Revolution Taproom & Grill in Rochester
The lovely patio at Rochester’s gastropub and craft beer/bourbon bar is now open.
61 North Main St., Rochester
(603) 244-3022
The Garage at The Governor’s Inn in Rochester
The courtyard is open for dinner starting at 4 p.m. Reservations are recommended but not required.
78 Wakefield St., Rochester
(603) 332-0107
Tinos Kitchen + Bar in Hampton
This Mediterranean restaurant has a screened room with fire pit on the second level. They are now open for outdoor dining with a combined Galley Hatch and Tinos menu. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the reservation line at (603) 918-6386.
325 Lafayette Rd., Hampton
(603) 926-5489
The Tuscan Market in Portsmouth
Located on picturesque Market Square in downtown Portsmouth. The Tuscan Market and Kitchen in Salem are also both open, the latter with the addition of a large open-air tent.
14 Market Sq., Portsmouth
(603) 570-3610
Latitudes at the Wentworth by the Sea Hotel & Spa in New Castle
The decks, which overlook the marina, are now open. Enjoy your meal and beverages while watching the boats navigate the harbor.
588 Wentworth Rd., New Castle
(603) 422-7322
Cure Restaurant in Portsmouth
This lovely restaurant on the corner of State Street and Penhollow in downtown Portsmouth has a beautiful (and Best of NH award-winning) garden patio that can seat up to 20 people.
189 State St., Portsmouth
(603) 427-8258
More outdoor dining options in Portsmouth Harbor
Collectively, the restaurants on Bow and Ceres Streets with their backs to Portsmouth Harbor are known as The Decks of Portsmouth.
Poco’s Bow Street Cantina
37 Bow St., Portsmouth
(603) 431-5967
Old Ferry Landing
10 Ceres St., Portsmouth
(603) 431-5510
Martingale Wharf
99 Bow St., Portsmouth
(603) 431-0901
River House
53 Bow St., Portsmouth
(603) 431-2600
Surf Restaurant
99 Bow St., Portsmouth
(603) 334-9855
More outdoor dining options along Hampton Beach (seasonal options)
Sea Ketch — Multiple decks in the heart of Hampton Beach across from the ocean.
127 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach
(603) 926-0324.
Purple Urchin Seaside Café — More than just beach food on the deck across from the Seashell Stage.
167 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach
(603) 661-2921.
Bernie’s Beach Bar — Find beach cocktails and fried seafood.
73 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach
(603) 926-5050
