Best places in Portsmouth

Discover the best places in Portsmouth, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 427 places in the city.

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Newport Car Museum
Museum
👍👍 Fantastic experience! All of the vehicles on display were immaculate and this review will do it no justice. Friendly and helpful staff, nobody rushing us along or looking for us to buy an add-on. Great gift shop! Seriously, this is a place that I will be coming back to again, with more friends and...
4.90 (1.6K reviews)
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Dave’s Hot Chicken
Chicken restaurant
😐 Great food, awesome serving sizes for the price, but the service was less than desirable. The employee ‘forgot’ my LARGE chocolate shake , even though he read the order ticket attached to my order. When I reminded him, he said I didn’t order one till I showed him the receipt from my email. He then p...
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4.90 (1K reviews)
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Elephantine Bakery
Bakery
👍👍 What a nice Egyptian (but feels French because of the French baked goods!) cafe/coffee shop. Cappuccino was fabulous. Baguette was delicious with perfect texture. Service was fantastic. Really great experience!
$$ $$
4.90 (412 reviews)
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Prescott Park
Park
Waterfront municipal park with flower gardens, fountains, walkways & summer performances.
4.70 (2.9K reviews)
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USS Albacore Museum
Maritime museum
Museum offering tours of the decommissioned Albacore submarine as well as historical exhibits.
4.70 (1.9K reviews)
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Gourmet Burger Bistro
Hamburger restaurant
A selection of gourmet burgers & sticky wings are served at this casual family restaurant.
$ $$$
4.70 (1.6K reviews)
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Big Sandy Superstore
Appliance store
Furniture retailer also selling home appliances, mattresses & electronics, including TVs & speakers.
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
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Flatbread Company
Pizza restaurant
Wood-fired pizzas with organic ingredients & free-range meats, made in traditional clay ovens.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
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Seacoast Repertory Theatre
Performing arts theater
Nonprofit theater showing plays, musicals & films with special programs for kids & senior citizens.
4.80 (501 reviews)
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The Sailmaker's House
Hotel
Informal inn offering rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a seasonal garden & a shared common area.
4.90 (309 reviews)
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Lexie's Joint
Hamburger restaurant
Cozy joint serving specialty burgers, mocktails & craft beer in relaxed quarters with a flat-screen.
$ $$$
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
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Rail Explorers: Rhode Island Division
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Good family fun! The whole experience was a blast! They have 2- and 4-person carts. They’re not too difficult to pedal the 6 miles when you’ve got the rest of your party pedaling with you - everyone with our group said it was surprisingly easy. The views are great since the track follows along the s...
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Green Elephant
Vegetarian restaurant
A meat-free menu of Asian cuisine served with local beer & cocktails in stylish surrounds.
$$ $$
4.70 (982 reviews)
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Chick N Roll (Portsmouth)
Chicken restaurant
👍👍 If you love crispy, delicious, juicy, amazing chicken sandwiches stop reading this and go eat there. Chick N Roll is a locally owned restaurant specializing in the most wonderful chicken sandwiches I have ever eaten (chic fi Who). Seriously the bread, the dressing, the crunch... Holy cow it's good....
$$ $$
4.80 (431 reviews)
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Durbar Square Restaurant
Nepalese restaurant
Homey, bi-level eatery serving classic Nepalese fare, including curried meat & vegetarian tarkari.
$$ $$
4.70 (849 reviews)
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Portsmouth Floodwall Mural
Art gallery
Vast outdoor mural depicting a series of vignettes showcasing local history, painted by one artist.
4.80 (388 reviews)
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Earth Eagle Brewings
Restaurant
Convivial, compact brew pub featuring craft beers & casual grub, plus outdoor seating & live music.
$$ $$
4.70 (724 reviews)
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5 Thai Bistro
Thai restaurant
Bright, casual spot with Thai staples, plus vegetarian & gluten-free options, to eat in or take out.
$$ $$
4.70 (706 reviews)
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Cure
American restaurant
Classic American cuisine in an intimate setting with exposed-brick walls, a small bar & a patio.
$$ $$
4.70 (632 reviews)
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The Coffee Shoppe
Coffee shop
Coffee house featuring a menu of smoothies, breakfast & sandwiches, plus sidewalk seating.
$ $$$
4.70 (622 reviews)
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