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Cafes and Bakeries
The selection and quality of places to get fresh baked goods and coffee near our place is dizzying. You will not go hungry in Kittery!
Famous for its crullers but all of Lil's baked goods are fantastic. Its a lively hub for a combination of laptop warriors and friends catching up over lunch.
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Lil's Cafe
7 Wallingford SquareFamous for its crullers but all of Lil's baked goods are fantastic. Its a lively hub for a combination of laptop warriors and friends catching up over lunch.
Artisanal bread and wholesome baked goods. A great spot for lunch with plenty of good salads and sandwiches...in winter there is also soup. Also a place to grab and go from the cooler for picnics. Seating inside and out.
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Beach Pea Baking Co
53 State RdArtisanal bread and wholesome baked goods. A great spot for lunch with plenty of good salads and sandwiches...in winter there is also soup. Also a place to grab and go from the cooler for picnics. Seating inside and out.
Hands down a long-time, local favorite. Great breads and baked goods. Good spot for a casual lunch. Act like a local and eat in one of the chairs on the sidewalk; watch Portsmouth summer life go by.
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Ceres Bakery
51 Penhallow StHands down a long-time, local favorite. Great breads and baked goods. Good spot for a casual lunch. Act like a local and eat in one of the chairs on the sidewalk; watch Portsmouth summer life go by.
Specialty tea and coffees, expertly made. Fresh, healthy breakfast and lunch options. Work space for the mobile workforce. My usual is an iced soy latte and a Tofu Tiger Wrap. Really tasty.
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White Heron Tea & Coffee
601 Islington StSpecialty tea and coffees, expertly made. Fresh, healthy breakfast and lunch options. Work space for the mobile workforce. My usual is an iced soy latte and a Tofu Tiger Wrap. Really tasty.
This brand is from the Portsmouth way-back-machine. Great handmade ice cream. Only open in the summer.
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Annabelle's Natural Ice Cream
49 Ceres StThis brand is from the Portsmouth way-back-machine. Great handmade ice cream. Only open in the summer.
Downtown Portsmouth. Snug, brick-lined hangout for choice coffee & homemade German pastries, plus cappuccino cocktails. A few outdoor tables.
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Kaffee Vonsolln
79 Daniel StDowntown Portsmouth. Snug, brick-lined hangout for choice coffee & homemade German pastries, plus cappuccino cocktails. A few outdoor tables.
Specialty Food and Drink Shopping
Our place is close to a section of Kittery on Rte.1 known locally as "Gourmet Alley". It includes a butcher shop, greengrocer, bakery, fresh pasta shop, fish monger, and chocolate shop. Slightly off of Rte.1 you'll find another butcher shop and a fish store. We are in the heart of gastronomic heaven.
A place to purchase fresh pasta and variety of sauces, as well as pre-made meals, and fresh sandwiches. A great stop to put together a picnic. Also sells wine, olives, cheeses etc. Note: As of May 2023 the building is being renovated and the business may be on hiatus.
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Terra Cotta Pasta Co. Kittery
52 State RdA place to purchase fresh pasta and variety of sauces, as well as pre-made meals, and fresh sandwiches. A great stop to put together a picnic. Also sells wine, olives, cheeses etc. Note: As of May 2023 the building is being renovated and the business may be on hiatus.
Nose to tail artisanal butcher shop. The meat is premium quality from local farms. If you want to make a burger for the grill, you can't do better than the aged grind. The shop also stocks deli meat, cheeses, beer, wine and other accoutrements. The owners, Rook and Shannon, are the best.
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Maine Meat (MEat)
7 Wallingford SquareNose to tail artisanal butcher shop. The meat is premium quality from local farms. If you want to make a burger for the grill, you can't do better than the aged grind. The shop also stocks deli meat, cheeses, beer, wine and other accoutrements. The owners, Rook and Shannon, are the best.
For a wide selection of fruits and vegetables, Golden Harvest is the best choice. The "Harvest" also stocks a great selection of wine, has a salad bar, dairy case etc...
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Golden Harvest Produce Market
47 State RdFor a wide selection of fruits and vegetables, Golden Harvest is the best choice. The "Harvest" also stocks a great selection of wine, has a salad bar, dairy case etc...
Kittery is fortunate to have two butcher shops and Carl's is right around the corner from our rental. It's a great place to grab a sandwich or prepared meal and it has a really goods beer selection. Its the "sister business" to the Golden Harvest. Between them they cover a lot of food territory.
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Carl's Meat Market
25 State RdKittery is fortunate to have two butcher shops and Carl's is right around the corner from our rental. It's a great place to grab a sandwich or prepared meal and it has a really goods beer selection. Its the "sister business" to the Golden Harvest. Between them they cover a lot of food territory.
Really good chocolate and specialty candies. Made on site in the European style.
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Byrne & Carlson Chocolatier
60 State RdReally good chocolate and specialty candies. Made on site in the European style.
Walking distance from the rental, this is the place for fresh fish. Sue knows the fishing boat captains and gets the fresh catch. She'll also steam you a lobster to go and friends rave about her lobster rolls.
Sue's Seafood
33 Old Post RdWalking distance from the rental, this is the place for fresh fish. Sue knows the fishing boat captains and gets the fresh catch. She'll also steam you a lobster to go and friends rave about her lobster rolls.
One of Portsmouth's best wine and cheese shops. In addition to a great selection of wine and cheese they have a nice selection of gourmet grocery items such as olive oils, vinegar, mustard, jams, olives, pasta and sauces. (Its also next to Sander's fish market).
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South Street & Vine
359 Marcy StOne of Portsmouth's best wine and cheese shops. In addition to a great selection of wine and cheese they have a nice selection of gourmet grocery items such as olive oils, vinegar, mustard, jams, olives, pasta and sauces. (Its also next to Sander's fish market).
This Kittery fish store and casual restaurant on Gourmet Alley serves up really good, sustainably harvested (often line caught from their own fleet) seafood. What it doesn't have in terms of waterfront location it makes up for in the quality of the fish and its preparation. Sometimes when the fleet is in and the market is short staff the Captain will be behind the register.
New England Fishmongers
This Kittery fish store and casual restaurant on Gourmet Alley serves up really good, sustainably harvested (often line caught from their own fleet) seafood. What it doesn't have in terms of waterfront location it makes up for in the quality of the fish and its preparation. Sometimes when the fleet is in and the market is short staff the Captain will be behind the register.
If there is such a thing as small-batch, bespoke ice cream, then this is it. Its hours are a bit fickle but if you find it open, and you can eat ice cream...its a must!. Baked goods are also dangerously good.
Red Rover Creamery
If there is such a thing as small-batch, bespoke ice cream, then this is it. Its hours are a bit fickle but if you find it open, and you can eat ice cream...its a must!. Baked goods are also dangerously good.
A new building in an old town. The bottom floor is a bohemian food hall with a range of foods and drink. Comfortable couches, nooks, and tables are quickly making it a go to public space in Portsmouth. Good quality food and cocktails, though a bit pricey. Some retail stuff too. Worth a walk through. Nice restrooms is you need one while exploring downtown.
Hearth Market
A new building in an old town. The bottom floor is a bohemian food hall with a range of foods and drink. Comfortable couches, nooks, and tables are quickly making it a go to public space in Portsmouth. Good quality food and cocktails, though a bit pricey. Some retail stuff too. Worth a walk through. Nice restrooms is you need one while exploring downtown.
Casual Dining and Pubs
Best of the low key places to eat and drink. Its impossible to fully capture the dining scene in our area so these are among our favorites... for quality and convenience.
There are too many local brew houses to feature here but you may wish to check out: Earth Eagle, Great Rhythm, Tributary, Loaded Question, Liar's Bench etc...
**Temporarily Closed Due to Water Damage**A solid public house with thoughtfully created (pub) food and its own tasty beers on tap. Plenty of vegetarian options. After dinner go downstairs and play pool in the Jimmy LaPanza Lounge.
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Portsmouth Brewery
56 Market St**Temporarily Closed Due to Water Damage**A solid public house with thoughtfully created (pub) food and its own tasty beers on tap. Plenty of vegetarian options. After dinner go downstairs and play pool in the Jimmy LaPanza Lounge.
A very eclectic selection of global street food and great drinks. Fast, friendly, and causal. Plenty of vegetarian selections. Super tasty brunch. Highly recommended share: Curry Fries.
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STREET eat/drink 360
801 Islington StA very eclectic selection of global street food and great drinks. Fast, friendly, and causal. Plenty of vegetarian selections. Super tasty brunch. Highly recommended share: Curry Fries.
Typical Pub/Sports Bar. However, Cam contends the beer is cold and its a great place to watch a game. The Foreside (our "downtown") in Kittery.
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Rudders Public House
70 Wallingford SquareTypical Pub/Sports Bar. However, Cam contends the beer is cold and its a great place to watch a game. The Foreside (our "downtown") in Kittery.
A little further out of town, but if you have a car (you can Uber too) and a hankering for good, authentic Mexican food, this is the place to go.
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Vida Cantina
2456 Lafayette RdA little further out of town, but if you have a car (you can Uber too) and a hankering for good, authentic Mexican food, this is the place to go.
A short walk from our rental, this is a classic Mexican restaurant. Need nachos or tacos or a burrito? This is a local hot spot. We usually grab and go, but there is plenty of space to dine on site.
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Loco Coco's Tacos
36 Walker StA short walk from our rental, this is a classic Mexican restaurant. Need nachos or tacos or a burrito? This is a local hot spot. We usually grab and go, but there is plenty of space to dine on site.
Our favorite place to go for Indian food. Not the usual fare but more regionally defined. It has a sizable dining room and bar but we often get food to go. Now serving lunch and Sunday buffet! check the website for specifics.
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Tulsi Indian Restaurant
20 Walker StOur favorite place to go for Indian food. Not the usual fare but more regionally defined. It has a sizable dining room and bar but we often get food to go. Now serving lunch and Sunday buffet! check the website for specifics.
In need of a little island warmth while in Maine? Our friends Karen and Scott own this place, which for many years was a Portsmouth staple. Caribbean influence food and cocktails. A darn good brunch, often with live music.
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Blue Mermaid
10 Shapleigh RoadIn need of a little island warmth while in Maine? Our friends Karen and Scott own this place, which for many years was a Portsmouth staple. Caribbean influence food and cocktails. A darn good brunch, often with live music.
You can actually see Ore Nell's from our property if you look down river, its that close. Before you cross the Memorial Bridge to Portsmouth. Solid Texas BBQ and good drinks. Outside seating in the summer that looks up river.
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Ore Nell's Barbecue
2 Badgers Island WYou can actually see Ore Nell's from our property if you look down river, its that close. Before you cross the Memorial Bridge to Portsmouth. Solid Texas BBQ and good drinks. Outside seating in the summer that looks up river.
This place requires its own category. Perhaps, file under "Top Notch Craft Cocktails"? Yet there is only one Dram. This is a cozy, limited seating establishment that escapes notice, like a secret portal to another universe. Everything, besides what comes in a bottle, is handmade; the bitters, the garnishes, the mixers. The menu takes time to absorb...take your time...find your libation. Don't embarrass yourself by ordering "white wine" or a "beer"...I scoff when I hear that. This is a cocktail emporium. Have a cocktail or leave a seat open for someone who is serious. Limited bar menu and snacks. If you're on the wait list at Black Birch, they'll text you...its just across the parking lot. Its actually a fabulous one- two punch of an evening.
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The Wallingford Dram
7 Wallingford SquareThis place requires its own category. Perhaps, file under "Top Notch Craft Cocktails"? Yet there is only one Dram. This is a cozy, limited seating establishment that escapes notice, like a secret portal to another universe. Everything, besides what comes in a bottle, is handmade; the bitters, the garnishes, the mixers. The menu takes time to absorb...take your time...find your libation. Don't embarrass yourself by ordering "white wine" or a "beer"...I scoff when I hear that. This is a cocktail emporium. Have a cocktail or leave a seat open for someone who is serious. Limited bar menu and snacks. If you're on the wait list at Black Birch, they'll text you...its just across the parking lot. Its actually a fabulous one- two punch of an evening.
Its really daunting to name all of the craft, micro, and nano breweries in a 10 mile radius of Kittery. However, Throwback Brewery in North Hampton stands out. This is a place to grab a meal and sample some of the many revolving taps they offer nightly. Plus darts, in case you're looking for that. Founders Annette Lee and Nicole Carrier have built an amazing brand in less than a decade while also preserving the Hobbs Farm, a local historic landmark. Great place.
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Throwback Brewery
7 Hobbs RdIts really daunting to name all of the craft, micro, and nano breweries in a 10 mile radius of Kittery. However, Throwback Brewery in North Hampton stands out. This is a place to grab a meal and sample some of the many revolving taps they offer nightly. Plus darts, in case you're looking for that. Founders Annette Lee and Nicole Carrier have built an amazing brand in less than a decade while also preserving the Hobbs Farm, a local historic landmark. Great place.
This is the late night haunt of many a Portsmouth denizen, especially after an evening of drinking and dancing. Limited menu...no tolerance for fussiness. For goodness sake do NOT ask if they have a gluten free bun or a vegan burger. You may get run out of town, you'll certainly be thrown out the door. Probably the oldest surviving eaterie in Portsmouth.
Gilley's Diner
175 Fleet StThis is the late night haunt of many a Portsmouth denizen, especially after an evening of drinking and dancing. Limited menu...no tolerance for fussiness. For goodness sake do NOT ask if they have a gluten free bun or a vegan burger. You may get run out of town, you'll certainly be thrown out the door. Probably the oldest surviving eaterie in Portsmouth.
This old-school pub has been given a facelift and menu upgrade under new ownership. Its a classic place where you can get a cold beer, play pool, and eat frito pie.
Corner Pub
4 Wallingford SquareThis old-school pub has been given a facelift and menu upgrade under new ownership. Its a classic place where you can get a cold beer, play pool, and eat frito pie.
Regional favorite. Big wood-fired ovens, simple menu, good drink selection. Because of the ovens we particularly like this spot on a drizzly day. I always get a salad and ask for "extra seaweed".
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Flatbread Company
138 Congress StreetRegional favorite. Big wood-fired ovens, simple menu, good drink selection. Because of the ovens we particularly like this spot on a drizzly day. I always get a salad and ask for "extra seaweed".
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New to town and often the place we call when we want a take out pie.
"Nicer Dining"
On the occasional night when you want to take it up a notch, these are among our choices. There are many, many more places. ** Please call ahead to ensure these places are open and to make reservations. Many of them have both indoor and al fresco dining options.
Like Korean food? This is the place to go in Kittery. Fresh, local ingredients. Kim chi galore. Open for lunch and dinner.
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Anju Noodle Bar
7 Wallingford SquareLike Korean food? This is the place to go in Kittery. Fresh, local ingredients. Kim chi galore. Open for lunch and dinner.
When our family comes to town hankering for good seafood that is not fried, this is the place we go. Really fresh fish, inventive sauces and side dishes. Lovely, low-light atmosphere. Best to get a reservation.
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Jumpin' Jay's Fish Cafe
150 Congress StreetWhen our family comes to town hankering for good seafood that is not fried, this is the place we go. Really fresh fish, inventive sauces and side dishes. Lovely, low-light atmosphere. Best to get a reservation.
Chef Matt Louis, who trained with Thomas Keller at the French Laundry, is a community favorite. At Moxy he serves up small plates (tapas) with an America twist. Not only do his dishes feature local ingredients, he pushes the boundaries by including ingredients like green crab, an invasive species on the coast of Maine. This is a place to share food. Reservation recommended. (The Franklin is a "sister" restaurant of Chef Louis).
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Moxy
106 Penhallow StChef Matt Louis, who trained with Thomas Keller at the French Laundry, is a community favorite. At Moxy he serves up small plates (tapas) with an America twist. Not only do his dishes feature local ingredients, he pushes the boundaries by including ingredients like green crab, an invasive species on the coast of Maine. This is a place to share food. Reservation recommended. (The Franklin is a "sister" restaurant of Chef Louis).
The second of Chef Matt Louis' dining venues. Please, if you are going to eat oysters while visiting Portsmouth, eat them at The Franklin. Chef has done so much to help restore our Great Bay oyster fishery which now boasts 21 producers! You can get fresher, tastier oysters then those harvested right up the road in the cold waters of Little Bay. This is the place. Forget Row 24, they'll sell you oysters from Massachusetts.
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The Franklin
148 Fleet StThe second of Chef Matt Louis' dining venues. Please, if you are going to eat oysters while visiting Portsmouth, eat them at The Franklin. Chef has done so much to help restore our Great Bay oyster fishery which now boasts 21 producers! You can get fresher, tastier oysters then those harvested right up the road in the cold waters of Little Bay. This is the place. Forget Row 24, they'll sell you oysters from Massachusetts.
Chef Evan Mallet, (James Beard Award Nominee) brings you on a gastronomic journey at this local favorite for a "fancy" night out. You'll need reservations but if you don't have them check the cozy, romantic bar upstairs...sometime you can snag a table for two.
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Black Trumpet
29 Ceres StChef Evan Mallet, (James Beard Award Nominee) brings you on a gastronomic journey at this local favorite for a "fancy" night out. You'll need reservations but if you don't have them check the cozy, romantic bar upstairs...sometime you can snag a table for two.
Spanish-style tapas. Romantic, low-lit, with delicious food. There is a patio for outside dining. May need reservations in the summer.
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Cava
10 Commercial AlleySpanish-style tapas. Romantic, low-lit, with delicious food. There is a patio for outside dining. May need reservations in the summer.
This spot is #1 in our book and apparently people who will drive from Boston to eat here, agree. Go for snacks when they open at 3:30 (conveniently timed for end of shift at the Portsmouth Naval Ship Yard) and stay for dinner. Otherwise, be prepared to wait because they don't take reservations. That said, owner Gavin or his top notch staff will offer you a drink and you can chat up the other aspirational diners until a table opens up. We like to sit at the bar and watch Al spin LPs. Cool vibe, fantastic food. Eclectic beer and wine list and amusingly named cocktails. Patio in the summer. Walking distance from the rental.
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The Black Birch
2 Government StThis spot is #1 in our book and apparently people who will drive from Boston to eat here, agree. Go for snacks when they open at 3:30 (conveniently timed for end of shift at the Portsmouth Naval Ship Yard) and stay for dinner. Otherwise, be prepared to wait because they don't take reservations. That said, owner Gavin or his top notch staff will offer you a drink and you can chat up the other aspirational diners until a table opens up. We like to sit at the bar and watch Al spin LPs. Cool vibe, fantastic food. Eclectic beer and wine list and amusingly named cocktails. Patio in the summer. Walking distance from the rental.
The Raleigh Wine Bar and Eatery has only been open a few years but it has a devoted local following. From our property its a lovely stroll to the other side of the Memorial Bridge to find it.
Raleigh Wine Bar + Eatery
67 State StreetThe Raleigh Wine Bar and Eatery has only been open a few years but it has a devoted local following. From our property its a lovely stroll to the other side of the Memorial Bridge to find it.
Cure is a great choice for carefully prepared American comfort food. Think chops, steaks, scallops...but also some fine vegetarian options. Julie Cutting is the Chef and owner.
Reservations required.
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Cure
189 State StreetCure is a great choice for carefully prepared American comfort food. Think chops, steaks, scallops...but also some fine vegetarian options. Julie Cutting is the Chef and owner.
Reservations required.
This is a special night out. The "Italian food" served here is not the standard fare. Accent on fresh, well executed dishes. Pasta is house-made.
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Massimo
59 Penhallow StThis is a special night out. The "Italian food" served here is not the standard fare. Accent on fresh, well executed dishes. Pasta is house-made.
The Puddle Dock is located on the Strawbery Banke historic museum campus. Housed in a building that was constructed to portray a typical colonial-era New England country store for the 1964 World's Fair in New York. It has been carefully renovated for its new iteration as a restaurant. The fare is "modern colonial" meaning it will reflect food long served in New England taverns using mostly local ingredients. Each dish has a modern twist. We've dined her only once but it was a delicious meal served in a lovely environment. A walk across the street in Prescott Park before or after is recommended.
The Puddle Dock Restaurant
The Puddle Dock is located on the Strawbery Banke historic museum campus. Housed in a building that was constructed to portray a typical colonial-era New England country store for the 1964 World's Fair in New York. It has been carefully renovated for its new iteration as a restaurant. The fare is "modern colonial" meaning it will reflect food long served in New England taverns using mostly local ingredients. Each dish has a modern twist. We've dined her only once but it was a delicious meal served in a lovely environment. A walk across the street in Prescott Park before or after is recommended.
Lobster and Fish Shacks
You're in Maine. Unless you have a shellfish allergy (no laughing matter) you're probably going to want some lobster or fried seafood. This is a no-judgement zone.
Lobster in the rough. Picnic tables on the side of Chauncey Creek. Boiled lobsters, steamers, corn...the classic lobster boil. A few other dishes but quite basic. Locals know to bring their own side dishes, drinks, and dessert. Some people go all out and bring their own tablecloths and candles. We've been known to pop a bottle of champagne to go with our lobsters. Classic Maine.
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Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier
16 Chauncey Creek RdLobster in the rough. Picnic tables on the side of Chauncey Creek. Boiled lobsters, steamers, corn...the classic lobster boil. A few other dishes but quite basic. Locals know to bring their own side dishes, drinks, and dessert. Some people go all out and bring their own tablecloths and candles. We've been known to pop a bottle of champagne to go with our lobsters. Classic Maine.
There are three places to recommend here. The first for lobster, fried seafood, and other casual fare in a fantastic outdoor setting is The Wharf at Pepperrell Cove. Its been open a year. Everyone loves it. Best place to eat a lobster roll and sip a rum punch while the sun sets.
There is also Bistro 1828, indoors on the same premises. Its the more upscale of the venues, though not stuffy. Upstairs there is also a bar with a roof top deck called the Ski Club - same building and menu as the Bistro... amazing views. This is the place for seaside dining in Kittery.
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Pepperrell Cove Restaurant
88 Pepperrell RdThere are three places to recommend here. The first for lobster, fried seafood, and other casual fare in a fantastic outdoor setting is The Wharf at Pepperrell Cove. Its been open a year. Everyone loves it. Best place to eat a lobster roll and sip a rum punch while the sun sets.
There is also Bistro 1828, indoors on the same premises. Its the more upscale of the venues, though not stuffy. Upstairs there is also a bar with a roof top deck called the Ski Club - same building and menu as the Bistro... amazing views. This is the place for seaside dining in Kittery.
You want fresh, fried seafood? Clams, scallops, haddock? Go to the Ice House. You can eat at picnic tables outside or have wait service in the pine paneled dining room. You can eat ice cream too if your digestion can handle it. Classic.
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The Ice House
112 Wentworth RdYou want fresh, fried seafood? Clams, scallops, haddock? Go to the Ice House. You can eat at picnic tables outside or have wait service in the pine paneled dining room. You can eat ice cream too if your digestion can handle it. Classic.
I don't really ever recommend people come to the coast of Maine and shop at the Kittery Outlets. But you do you. However, there is one compelling reason to visit that part of town and its to visit Bobs. A true Maine institution...all the seafood you could want, cooked well and owned by a true pillar of our community. Happy staff, clean dining areas. Clams two ways; you'll have to go to find out more.
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Bob's Clam Hut
315 US-1I don't really ever recommend people come to the coast of Maine and shop at the Kittery Outlets. But you do you. However, there is one compelling reason to visit that part of town and its to visit Bobs. A true Maine institution...all the seafood you could want, cooked well and owned by a true pillar of our community. Happy staff, clean dining areas. Clams two ways; you'll have to go to find out more.
A newcomer to the dining and drink scene in Kittery. Located in a plum spot on Badger's Island (an easy walk from Suite19) this is a modern fish shack and bar. The food and drink are fine. Its not the best place for a lobster roll but its good. What recommends the place is proximity and the view by the Piscataqua. If you've walked in to explore Portsmouth, this is a nice way station on the way home. Pro tip, the stone house next door has a "chicken run" you may want to walk by on your way out. That is, if you have an affinity for watching chickens.
Buoy Shack
A newcomer to the dining and drink scene in Kittery. Located in a plum spot on Badger's Island (an easy walk from Suite19) this is a modern fish shack and bar. The food and drink are fine. Its not the best place for a lobster roll but its good. What recommends the place is proximity and the view by the Piscataqua. If you've walked in to explore Portsmouth, this is a nice way station on the way home. Pro tip, the stone house next door has a "chicken run" you may want to walk by on your way out. That is, if you have an affinity for watching chickens.
We haven't been to Robert's since it changed ownership just before Covid. We rarely ever go to the part of town with the outlet malls but if you find yourself there this is one of three places we'd recommend you might eat in that part of town. The Other are Bob's Clam Hut almost across the street and Pigs Fly Pizzaria and Bakery heading North on Rte. 1.
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Robert's Maine Grill
326 US-1We haven't been to Robert's since it changed ownership just before Covid. We rarely ever go to the part of town with the outlet malls but if you find yourself there this is one of three places we'd recommend you might eat in that part of town. The Other are Bob's Clam Hut almost across the street and Pigs Fly Pizzaria and Bakery heading North on Rte. 1.
Breakfast
If you must eat breakfast out...here's what we'd recommend...
Classic egg and toast place. Hearty omelettes, french toast etc . Back patio. There will be a line on summer weekends, plan on it. I'd suggest getting a really good coffee at Kaffee Vonsolln next door to soothe you while you wait.
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Colby's Breakfast & Lunch
105 Daniel StClassic egg and toast place. Hearty omelettes, french toast etc . Back patio. There will be a line on summer weekends, plan on it. I'd suggest getting a really good coffee at Kaffee Vonsolln next door to soothe you while you wait.
The original location of this quirky chain. Breakfast all day. Plus lunch and dinner too. Weekend? You will wait. Go a few doors up to La Maison Navarre and get yourself a latte, maybe a macaron for later. Settle in and wait for a really big breakfast.
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The Friendly Toast
113 Congress StreetThe original location of this quirky chain. Breakfast all day. Plus lunch and dinner too. Weekend? You will wait. Go a few doors up to La Maison Navarre and get yourself a latte, maybe a macaron for later. Settle in and wait for a really big breakfast.
You may have heard about the historic Wentworth By the Sea Hotel, which in 1905 housed the Russian and Japanese delegations who concluded the Treaty of Portsmouth to end the Russo-Japanese War. After falling into disrepair this beautiful hotel is back in action. The service at Salt can be spotty but it does serve a spectacular breakfast. It serves other meals but I'm highlighting it for its breakfast. Nothing else like it really.
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Salt Kitchen & Bar
588 Wentworth RdYou may have heard about the historic Wentworth By the Sea Hotel, which in 1905 housed the Russian and Japanese delegations who concluded the Treaty of Portsmouth to end the Russo-Japanese War. After falling into disrepair this beautiful hotel is back in action. The service at Salt can be spotty but it does serve a spectacular breakfast. It serves other meals but I'm highlighting it for its breakfast. Nothing else like it really.
We don't have many doughnut places in our parts. This one opened recently. Vegan. Very good. I bring my own coffee though...need 1/2 and 1/2...oatmilk just doesn't cut it.
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Lovebirds Donuts
450 US-1We don't have many doughnut places in our parts. This one opened recently. Vegan. Very good. I bring my own coffee though...need 1/2 and 1/2...oatmilk just doesn't cut it.
Essentials: Grocery, Drug Store, Liquor Store...
Forgot something or need something...
Locals refer to this as the 'Pic and Pay' a name from long ago. Its your basic supermarket for those basic supermarket needs.
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Hannaford Supermarket
800 Islington StLocals refer to this as the 'Pic and Pay' a name from long ago. Its your basic supermarket for those basic supermarket needs.
In the same Plaza at the Hannafords grocery store. Tax free booze...the NH way.
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NH Liquor & Wine Outlet
380 Lafayette RdIn the same Plaza at the Hannafords grocery store. Tax free booze...the NH way.
When you have to mail something...Across the street from Rite Aid, and next to the Blue Mermaid Grill and Tributary Brewing.
United States Postal Service
10 Shapleigh RdWhen you have to mail something...Across the street from Rite Aid, and next to the Blue Mermaid Grill and Tributary Brewing.
Kittery Maytag Launderette
55 Government StClean and close!
Walgreens
15 Shapleigh RdOur local pharmacy if you need one.
Also stocks hard liquor and bad beer.
Need a read on vacation? Riverrun is a community supported book store on Daniel St. in Portsmouth. They have a mix of used and new books including books on local history and by local authors. Looking for a title? Call ahead to see if its on hand.
RiverRun Bookstore
32 Daniel StNeed a read on vacation? Riverrun is a community supported book store on Daniel St. in Portsmouth. They have a mix of used and new books including books on local history and by local authors. Looking for a title? Call ahead to see if its on hand.
Whole Pay Check. What can we say? There are some things you just don't find elsewhere.
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Whole Foods Market
1600 Woodbury AveWhole Pay Check. What can we say? There are some things you just don't find elsewhere.
Again, if you are a TJ's devotee then its just a short drive away. You may suddenly need some speculoos cookie butter, we don't judge. Also, if you are more Aldi than Joe...you'll find one of those at the other end of the same plaza.
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Trader Joe's
45 Gosling RdAgain, if you are a TJ's devotee then its just a short drive away. You may suddenly need some speculoos cookie butter, we don't judge. Also, if you are more Aldi than Joe...you'll find one of those at the other end of the same plaza.