Sat at the bar, we enjoyed the muscles and Tuna nachos excellently prepared. Also ordered the garden martini. Fabulous! Will definitely return and highly recommend. read more

I expected the worst. It was actually very good food and service and atmosphere! My kids were by far the youngest people there and they are 32+. Food was excellent. Our waitress Faith was excellent. Bathrooms were spotless. Even though I expected the worst, I we had a great dining experience. We finally realized that the older patrons were likely there for the happy hour. My kids loved the place!! read more

We came here for their fabulous happy hour and it was everything we hoped it would be! We sat at the bar which was large and comfortable. Our bartenders were very friendly and helpful. We ordered drinks from the happy hour menu- a house margarita and a Sam Adams beer. For good we had the jumbo shrimp cocktail which were huge and delicious, haddock sliders, fish tacos is and curry fries. Everything was fresh and delicious. We will definitely return! read more

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We made a reservation for 5 and when we were being seated we were told that there were two reservations after us. Does that not sound like the guy was telling us to hurry up and order and eat quickly? Not very professional. I ordered a blood orange margarita which was flat and tasteless. I ordered Haddock Piccata and the haddock was watery, one caper on top and no lemon flavor except in the very middle of the whipped potato under the watery haddock. Couldn't cut the asparagus with a knife! My husband got the lobster roll and a plate full of fries. His was ok. Waitress was not personable at all. Ambiance was the only good thing from the visit. I am so very disappointed. read more

October 11,2026 I've been coming to the Atlantic Grill for years and thought I would share the experience with good friends from out of town. We had a very busy day in Ogunquit and ended up reserving a table here because I live close by. Made the reservation much later than usual, for 7:30. The kitchen closes at 8pm. There were more people dining than I expected for a Sunday evening. From the time we were seated and approached by our server we felt rushed to make up our minds and order drinks and food! Our waitress tried to be friendly and accommodating but didn't succeed. Her face and tone of voice said it all and we felt very uncomfortable. We are Foodies, I've worked in restaurants, and one friend's son is the Chef at an upscale restaurant in Tupelo. Three of us ordered the Apple Martini special which was perfection! Not too sweet and very smooth. Our food was very good. Two of us ordered Haddock Piccata which was delicious, although we would have liked more than 2 capers. My guy ordered the Scallop dish. The Scallops were fantastic, but to be honest the Brown Butter Carrot Puree with Wild Mushrooms, Pork Belly and Pomegranate Gastrique didn't quite work. Pork belly was a bit much with the Scallops. Our other friend needed to keep her dish simple. She had Salmon without any sauce, with rice and bok choy. The Salmon was slightly overcooked. The end of the night for the kitchen, we get it. Although we were't happy with our server, we enjoyed ourselves and left a very generous tip. As we were walking out, our waitress ran over thinking we were leaving without paying! We had asked for 2 separate checks, but had put both of our receipts and cash into one folder. She hadn't looked in the other one. We walked away a bit perturbed after spending all that money on dinner. Perhaps the last seating should be 7pm with a closing time of 8pm. That gives customers an hour to relax and enjoy a fine meal without feeling like you are inconveniencing the staff. read more

Food is marginal Very nice facility.... But very very poor acoustics - very annoying Hope they fix acoustics read more

Excellent start to finish. Went on Sat and they were able to seat us outside. Patio was beautiful. Service was great; cocktails very good and same for the food. Will definitely definitely be back read more

What a great find, just pointed the car towards the beach and found The Atlantic Grill. The place is awesome, we sat on the patio which was perfect. The service was excellent, very friendly and helpful. I had the G & T'mato and hands done my new favorite Gin drink! Our meals were excellent, very tasty, and well presented! We will back! read more

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I debated writing this but decided to. Went to Atlantic Grill a year ago and was great! Went again in August this year and it was ok. Sat us at a table by the bar. I asked to be moved to empty booth (all were empty) and was told they were reserved - mind you, I also had reservation. No one ever was seated in booths. Place was empty. Went again last weekend. Made reservation for 530 then switched to 5. As we were being seated, the host informed us we needed to be done by 7 since it was reserved at that time. Um...what? We asked for a refill of water, the waitress huffed and came back and slammed down a carafe. The food was good but service was not great. The menu is a little narrow for being seafood. And if I'm throwing down $300, I'd like to feel welcome and a tad appreciated. Not being made to feel like we are not customers but annoyances. read more

tried the halibut which is the hardest to do well. The fish was good but the miniature potatoes were not cooked. My wife had the fish tacos but they did not match the ones at Farhhams in Essex MA read more

Wow wow WOW! What a great restaurant in the suburbs of Portsmouth. Definitely a must try place in Rye. So happy to have stopped here on my way up with my family & girlfriend. As we walked in, I noticed the restaurant was spotless and decorative, which contributed to a positive dining experience. There was a cool fish tank in the front with neon lighting, which was really cool. The service was really great as well. We ordered the egg white omelettes, salad with salmon, and burger and fries. Great food, everything was very fresh and tasty! My burger was great- cooked perfectly and the over easy egg on top was delightful. The egg white omelettes were unique and busting with flavor. Salmon is always a classic. Really fresh. I enjoyed the variety on the menu with brunch and seafood. There was something for everyone. We will be back! read more

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This was my first time in NH and I had a lovely meal with my girlfriend and her family! We came in on a Sunday afternoon with a reservation and I really applaud the quick service. We ordered sandwiches, salads, and omelettes that were so tasty and flavorful! Great portions too, we left very satisfied. The omelettes, which were delicious, came with these delicious hash browns that are an absolute must, and the burger was super good and came with delicious fries. Everything was delicious! We were very impressed. It's a gorgeous restaurant too, with an aquarium lining the walls and a floral garden-like exterior. Our waitress was super personable and funny, joking around with us throughout our meal. We had a great time and I'll definitely be back next time I'm in NH! read more

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The service was great. But the food was not good. I ordered fresh pasta with a pesto green goddess dressing. Sorry but there was no green in the pesto. It had way too much lemon. I had a very hard time eating it. Also, they charge 3% to use a credit card. How many people go out to dinner and spend in excess of $200 and have cash to pay the bill. They don't mention this on their website or on the menu, etc. It isn't until you bill arrives that they tell you they are charging a 3% surcharge. We will not return. read more

The food is excellent!! Many gluten free options including fried food. Always fresh and cooked to perfection. . The patio is relaxing and beautiful with the flowers and greenery. The staff is knowledgeable and efficient. Emily is bubbly and makes the entire experience fun. can't wait to go back. read more

This is NOT fine dining if that's what you're looking for. It does, however, have the fine dining price! We went for our 24th anniversary dinner and typically go somewhere "fancy" that we would not normally go to. If you like rum runners this time of year like I do.....DON'T get the Pappy's Punch! Pappy has no idea what a rum punch with a "rum topper" is supposed to taste like. Didn't see or taste a dark rum floater. Tasted horrible. I had to send it back, I couldn't even drink it. I got the blood orange martini instead and that was really good. Our server was decent, again, not fine dining experience. I was starving and asked for bread. She brought us two Very small rolls. My husband had the seafood chowder to start, but had to wait for a spoon to eat it. He did say it was good. Had a lot of different seafood in it. I started with the caprese salad and the server advised they have a half order. I was VERY happy she told me that was an option. That was good sans one huge yellowish green tomato that was so hard I couldn't eat it. My husband got the fish and chips and he said it wasn't good at all. It was salty and he said it definitely tasted frozen. See picture. Not freshly breaded by any means. I got the pan seared halibut which was really good. I dont eat lobster and there was no other option for the risotto which I was bummed about. I love risotto. So I opted for the whipped potatoes. There was some type of marmalade on it. I couldn't place the taste, but it went very nicely with the fish. Then dessert. There was nothing on there my husband wanted so I suggested he get a bowl of ice cream with strawberries (since they do have strawberry shortcake). His bowl of ice cream was $9 and had like four little sliced strawberries on it. I had some espresso custard (I use that term loosely). There was hardly anything there. See the picture . Definitely skip the dessert.....not worth the price tag. The coffee was really good though. Also the food runner did not give us spoons AGAIN! Had to ask and he came over and literally plopped them in our dish. That did give us a good laugh. Total bill before tip....0ver $150. And my husband drank Diet Coke. I had that martini and one glass of wine. I would never go for a celebration again. But I would go there to sit at the bar and have a burger and a beer possibly. Oh the tiny restaurant area inside was loud and the booths are tight and hard to slide into. Just not as comfortable as it looks. read more

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Who was the chef at noonish, 10/25/25? Some members in our group ordered eggs Benedict w ham and tater tots. We could not cut through the English muffin! We considered asking for a steak knife. If I had to guess, it was toasted the day before? A difficult, challenging, distracting breakfast. Building was very nice as well as our waitress. read more

It's a nice big place with a large bar. I had Fish & Chips and the fish was cooked just right - no undercooked batter which has become my pet peeve, this was all good and crispy. This fish was large and I couldn't finish it all. My friends food seemed good if nothing special. A good place with good food. read more

The menu was a Tad confusing I got the seafood pie what it was was a bowl of chowder with shrimp hanging off the side and some kind of burnt crustacean for a crust not very much of a seafood pie however the calamari we got was damn good and my girlfriend's fish was damn good but I definitely did not care for the supposed seafood pie at 50 bucks The whole menu is kind of contrived making it sound more fancy than it actually is read more

My friend and I lucked out and got a last minute Easter brunch reservation. We booked through OpenTable, which required a credit card to hold the reservation. However, the card was not charged, and we paid when we arrived. The buffet was listed as $75, but there was also tax and an automatic 20% gratuity that were added, so it ended up being ~$100/person. The buffet included bottomless mimosas, unlimited nonalcoholic drinks, and a smorgasbord of delicious food. There were shrimp, oysters, salmon, and other seafood. There was a full breakfast buffet, as well as a dessert bar with smoothies. It was incredible & I highly recommend it! read more

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Last Friday my husband and I went to Atlantic Grill for dinner. We started with the Caesar salad which did not have a crisp piece of lettuce and was topped with large pieces of sun dried tomatoes. We then ordered our usual, husband had the filet and it was prepared as he likes it. My usual was the 1/2 chicken which was awful. The chicken was served cut up in pieces extremely dry and hard to cut through, my guess it was a leftover that was just reheated. I had a small piece and not wanting to cause a scene took dinner home. Luckily only had a small piece as I experienced an unpleasant reaction about an hour later. I called and left a voicemail for the manager on Friday afternoon to let them know about our experience as of Monday evening still haven't received a call back Sent from my iPad read more

Had a lovely restaurant week lunch experience with the tuna tartare (strongly recommend, it comes with housemade chips) and the fried haddock sandwich cooked to perfection. Glad I was able to check out this lovely spot! The poor waitress seemed a little stressed but was still quite pleasant. read more

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We ate with friends at AG last week. The service was great and the beer I had(same company that makes little sip but not that IPA) was really good. My wife and friends loved their food, blackened salmon, and grilled halibut. I ordered the fish and chips not paying attention to it being beer battered which I don't prefer. It was good for beer battered fish but not my cup o tea. All n all a good experience with excellent ambiance. We always go back. read more

Atmosphere is great, service is excellent. Very friendly staff, manager checks in on your table. Food was very good. I would have given 5 stars. Only thing for me was I ordered the hot buttered lobster roll. Looked like the lobster was heated on a grill and it was dry. (I'm used to steamed/boiled lobster tossed in butter then put in buttered roll). But the roll was buttered and toasted wonderfully. Will definitely go back there again. read more

As soon as you walk in, you're met with a cozy atmosphere and have different seating choices in the restaurant. The service is good, even on busy nights, and the menu offers various choices to satisfy what your looking for. Overall, it is a place to thoroughly enjoy whatever the occasion. read more

After a long hiatus from dining in in-person restaurants, my husband and I celebrated an important occasion by going to dinner at one of our favorite places--the Atlantic Grill. We dined outside on their beautiful deck, which had heaters above the tables, so even on a slightly chilly evening it was comfortable. We were there early on a Thursday night in April, so we had the outdoor space practically to ourselves. Our server Brittni (sorry if I spelled it wrong) was terrific--appropriately attentive, friendly and knew the menu well. We sipped on a perfectly prepared Cosmo and frosty glass of Guinness and enjoyed some warm, crusty rolls. I decided to have one of their Restaurant Week specials--a cup of their delicious seafood chowder (one of the very best in the region, chock full of fresh seafood without tons of potatoes), grilled salmon with a chili glaze sauce, crispy Brussel sprouts with balsamic glaze and delicious, carmelized sweet potatoes with smoked salt and for dessert, and a decadent chocolate cake that was made by the wonderful Popovers bakery. ($48 for the three courses). My husband ordered off the regular menu and got the tuna sashimi that was in a beautiful, creamy sauce that he said was the best sashimi he's ever had. He also ordered 6 oysters which were perfect, with a mignonette sauce served creatively with a tiny squeeze bottle for easy preparation of your jewel of the sea. He also ordered a fried haddock sandwich, which he said was crispy and excellent. He raved about the fries (he rarely eats them, but this was an exception). The fries were perfectly cooked, they almost seemed double fried--nicely browned and crispy on the outside but fluffy inside. Well worth the splurge. We would highly recommend the Atlantic Grill, which will give you a high quality and perfectly prepared meal every time. read more

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I can't even begin to tell you how excited we were to stumble across this restaurant on our recent trip to New Castle, NH this past weekend for our Valentines Baby Moon get away. We were looking for seafood, and surprisingly/not surprisingly it was hard to find in the area - I believe due to the winter season. We were staying at Wentworth By The Sea so were thrilled to find this place only 5 minutes away without having to go into downtown Portsmouth on a chilly Saturday night. I was slightly disappointed we weren't able to get a seat inside - as my bump and I were a bit chilly, but overall we were thrilled we got a seat (not having made a reservation and knowing it was a busy weekend). The staff was extremely friendly and as busy as they were I felt they were following all the COVID protocols and I felt comfortable. The mocktails were on point, which always excites a pregnant women, and the bread/butter they served before our courses were served was super yummy!! My husband got the tuna tartar app which was great. We both got a cup of chowder which was just what I was looking for. For our main course I got Maine Lobster Scampi and he got the Salmon. Both dishes so yummy and pretty big, we ended up with to go containers for both... and finally, the cherry on top is they offered my most favorite dessert ever, Creme Brûlée. We will 100% be back next time we're in the area and hopefully better prepared with reservations next time. read more

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Beautiful atmosphere and nice decor. I ordered fillet Mignon, medium rare. It was good. A little under seasoned but, it was cooked beautifully and the mashed potatoes with sautéed vegetables were great. Oysters were outstanding with the accompanying "condiments". Only other complaint would be the limited menu. Appetizers were just soups, lobster dip, and chicken fingers... and the entres were fairly limited, and pricey. With that being said I had an overall good experience here. read more

Atlantic Grill - Seafood Near Me - Rye, New Hampshire

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We have been to the Atlantic Grill a couple of times after they first opened. We did not have a great experience. The food was OK, but the servers were inattentive and borderline rude. We recently decided to try again on a whim and were pleasantly surprised. The waitstaff, especially Stephanie, at the bar were friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent and we will definitely come back. Great comeback. Special entry: due to the coronavirus, the restaurant was closed except for takeout until this past Memorial weekend. We were able to squeeze in a reservation on Sunday afternoon, the last one available. Our first sit down meal that we didn't have to cook and clean up in over two months! We arrived at the designated time, and were promptly seated after they sanitized our table. The tables were spaced apart on their outside patio and masks were required when not seated at the table. We ordered some wine and our favorite onion soup (our opinion is the best on the Seacoast). I then ordered the Filet Mignon and it was cooked perfectly and delicious. We never felt rushed, even though there was limited seating. Isabel was our server and did a great job. We made a reservation for this Sunday. read more

Atlantic Grill - Seafood Near Me - Rye, New Hampshire

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Great ambiance and service. We always sit at the bar, and appreciate the quality bartending! We liked the older menu better (with its nightly specials) but whatever you get it's good! Great appetizers also! read more

The food was superb. They also were amazing to be able to accommodate 13+ people for a friends 40th birthday. The wait staff was attentive and fantastically pleasant. The food was incredible. Feel good/comfort food with high scale quality! We are already trying to plan (with a much smaller group) a trip back for a girl's weekend. read more

Atlantic Grill - Grilled Salmon with butternut squash and farro. Holy Amazing!! - Seafood Near Me - Rye, New Hampshire

This place is so, so good! The whole-belly clams were sensational. The tarter sauce was the best I've ever had, and the cole slaw (which is a weird thing to review) was amazing! My whole family loved everything they had. I highly recommend this place. read more

Most amazing seafood chowder we've EVER had! And we've had a bunch. Anyone know the secret that makes it so superior?? Need to try making this read more

Great service. Interesting menu. There were 4 in our party and we all ordered different items. The pulled pork was made Ruben style and very good. read more

Their bar scene is fun and the service is exceptional. Great apps and decent raw bar. Fun atmosphere for local hangout.

This place is pretty good, three stars sums it up perfectly. There were a few hiccups but overall the food was tasty, however it was not cheap and the portions were on the smaller side, especially for the appetizer and dessert. We got the gluten-free calamari to start, and although it was yummy, there was not very much of it. We each had about half of a small plateful. The wine pours are small but they do have a decent wine list; for those who enjoy a good Sauvy B, the Kono was excellent. We each got the lobster roll for our entree, and I had a feeling I would need to doctor mine, which I did. It didn't have any salt, pepper or mayonnaise on it, and only one small leaf of lettuce. After adding some extra lettuce, mayo and seasoning, it was good. We split the gluten-free brownie sundae for dessert and it was tiny, that is definitely a one-person dessert and even then it would be considered small. But it was delicious. Service was decent, but we felt that our waitress just wanted us out of there so she could turn the table. As we were eating dessert she plopped the check down without asking if she could get us anything else, which to me is unprofessional especially after we just ordered three courses plus drinks. She also took a while to come and check on us after our entrees arrived. A giant wall-mounted air conditioner kept going off throughout the night which was really unpleasant, I asked if they could shut it off but then it kept coming back on. No idea why that is because it was less than 50 degrees outside and freezing in there. read more

This place is awesome. Wish we had eaten there 3 years ago when we first drove by. Ate outside on a perfect weather day. Oysters are phenomenal. Meals were spot on for all of us. And the key lime pie was a great finally. Solid wine list. Service could have been faster but we were in no rush so was a non issue. Will definitely be back. read more

Atlantic Grill - Outside dining - Seafood Near Me - Rye, New Hampshire

The worst food at any restaurant I have been to in years. In an hour they could not serve up a hot boiled lobster and served a joke of a Caesar Salad. Avoid this place. For nearly the same money go to The Wentworth. read more

Loved it!! Whatever drew some not great reviews a couple of months ago must have been resolved! We had our anniversary dinner there and got fabulous service, cocktails, and food!! The drinks were yummy and we thought the "build your own dinner" is brilliant! Hubs chose halibut, sauteed mushrooms, mashed potatoes, and brown butter sauce. Everything was scrumptious! I had a tofu dish and found it quite tasty. We were stuffed full so no dessert to comment on. The only somewhat negative is the noise-level. It wasn't the worst but definitely louder than what we like. It may have been due to a quite loud, obnoxious female at the bar who yelled constantly. We would surely visit often if we lived closer! read more

Stopped and had some drinks and oysters I love this little place, great service and the suggestions for drinks and samples was amazing!!! Love the energy here as well as the options!!! read more

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Went here for my dad's birthday. The atmosphere was casual, and comfortable. It was very loud on a Friday night. If you're looking for something intimate where you'll be able to talk to someone across the table from you, I would not recommend this restaurant. The server was... rushed to say the least. She would say a few words quickly to our table before rushing off, often times before we could ask a question or answer her properly. There was a large party next to us, and this table seemed to be her focus. I understand large tables give a large tip, but we were a party of 5, so we would be tipping well too. Regardless, the size of the party should not affect our service. I wasn't thrilled with the server snapping at my father when he asked where the bread was (unprompted, she had told us it would be out in 2 minutes, and it was about 10 minutes after she said that). I could say more, but I'll save it. Just know, the service was sub par. The menu had so many good looking options on it. We ordered the calamari for an appetizer. The calamari was perfectly cooked! The cherry pepper dipping sauce was delicious as well. For the main course, I had the cioppino. My husband had the scampi. The scampi was delicious. My cioppino was disappointingly bland. I would not get it again. My step mother got the scallops and both her and my father raves about them. Would I eat here again? Eh, it wouldn't be my first choice at all. I'm sure there are places with better service and better food for the same price in the area. read more

Atlantic Grill - Very bland seafood cioppino - Seafood Near Me - Rye, New Hampshire