Great oyster happy hour - We sat at the bar for just half a dozen oysters, but we had to get…read moreanother 6 because they were so good. $2 oysters for happy hour! Nice staff, good bar to sit at for drinks and bites.

The Franklin restaurant gets a lot of love from the area and Yelp reviews especially regarding…read moretheir famous fries that they run out of during dinner service. We stopped in to try them as we love oysters, the cocktails looked good online, and who doesn't want to try famous fries! Overall, this was a miss for me on our trip to Portsmouth. Service was nice and food came out quickly but nothing blew us away. The cocktails were okay. I didn't love the rum cocktail I got, it had a tangy after feel that kept me drinking my water after each sip. Not a great thing. Not every cocktail is a win and I kept an open mindset for our food. The fries- they are good, very good in fact. I preface this by saying I am not a fry person so they got high marks as far as how nicely fried they were, perfectly salted, and soft inside. The malt aioli was also great! We tried two of each of the three kinds of grilled oysters they had. I only liked one- it was a pesto one. The other two were not good. The bacon maple one had too much bacon and too much maple syrup making the oyster not really present. The corn relish one- just not good. Corn was a little hard and chewy and again took away from the star- the oyster. I wish we had gotten more of the pesto one which had a small amount of sauce and allowed the oyster to shine. Our dozen raw oysters were just okay as well. Quite a few had shell bits and grit still in them so not cleaned well and just overall okay. For a place that is known for oysters we left not impressed. Sorry Franklin, have to be honest in my review.

The lobster was amazing, super firm and juicy, and it tasted fantastic even without any sauce. You…read morecan really taste how fresh and delicious the food is. The service is great too, they clear your empty plates right away. The restaurant's right by the harbor, so you get an awesome view of the ocean while you eat. It's seriously a great spot.

Came at probably the busiest time, Sunday at 6pm. They said the wait was an hour & 10 mins but I…read moregot the alert text around the 53 min mark. I decided the this spot since it was indoors mostly and it had rained all day. There were several people helping working the hostess stand. There were several folks walking around gathering info. i.e. Table 15 was paying etc. The noise is busy and charming. There are several TVs streaming sorts. Go sports! You can stand at the end of the bar and order drinks if you like while you wait. After I was seated, I was promptly brought water and had my order taken. I got a cup of chowder and the lobster roll (hot with butter). I got both my chowder and lobster roll in under 10 mins of ordering. Well oiled machine. The chowder was hot and salty and creamy. The perfect combo with the rainy weather. The lobster roll was good but I wish it would have been hot. It was closer to room temp than hot. The lobster roll was marked market price and was 40$. The cup of chowder was 10$. Overall good spot when you have the time to wait but not worth the 40$ price for the lobster roll.

I should have left this review a long time ago. We've been dining at Beefside for a few years, and…read moreI'm just getting around to a review. We were there a week or so ago. We both had the Haddock Basket - they really know how to fry! It was a generous filet, and my wife got onion rings, while I had the French fries. Their onion rings are very good, as are their fries. The waitress was very nice - friendly and attentive, but not pushy. We'll be back!

Wonderful little lunch stop!…read more It was full of locals and regulars and on a wait for lunch. At that moment I knew I had picked a good spot! We chilled with the folks up front for a good bit before getting a table. It seemed we were the only people that had not been here 30-40 times before. Most people didn't even want menus and the sweet server ladies just brought them food without conversation at all. It's kind of old school feeling inside. It's an open kitchen and you can see all of the action. Inside is all wooden and rustic. It reminds me of my grandmas house in Camden TN. Not sure why. It's just really comfortable in here to me. The tile and fireplaces make super cozy. This place has some of the best chili that I have had in a long time. I dig the fact they give tortilla shops automatically with the chili. Win!! Thick and meaty and oh so filled with spice and love!! Cheese on top was a nice touch too. Really liked it! My French dip was fucking killer!! So damn big too! I could only eat half of it because of the the fire ass chili I had already eaten. French fries were battered type. Nothing wrong with that!! I drove around with this sandwich for two days of travel and ate it on the road later. Stupendous French dip!! C had an open faced roast beef sandwich. FIRE!! The green beans were so pretty and fresh too. She could barely get 1/3 down, lol. It was a ton of food. Economical! Hometown feel! Good people working and eating here! I love it!! I'm not even sure I could find the place again. I sure am glad I did the first time! '26 -39

Went there on a Sunday. Didn't know they have a smaller menu for football Sunday. Was really…read morehoping to try the Ruben. We started with fried pickles. Very good and hot! Not over battered either like most. We both had the knock out chicken sandwich. Was very good! Great little hidden Jem in Pepperell. Nothing much there. The bartender was funny and great. Lots of tv's and locals that hang there. A must try.

Nice ambiance Good food and nice selection of alcohol…read more Excellent icecream Bar w/tables. Kids welcome.

Spent the day at the beach and came here on a friend's recommendation. We were not disappointed…read more We sat at the bar and had food and drinks. All were great. Service was friendly, attentive, and quick. Food was tasty, fresh, and not overly sauced. We enjoyed the tuna wontons, crab cakes, and fish tacos. Would definitely recommend and we will be back ourselves.

I highly recommend Tuna Striker. I have never had a bad meal and have had many exceptional meals…read more The service is great - attentive and competent and nearly every time on time once your seated. The outside deck overlooks the harbor. I have tried the more complex items on the menu and found they are preferable to the straight fried food which I do not recommend.

Best of the best…read more Amazing wine selection at good prices, the best fresh herbs and mushrooms you can get anywhere, solid cheese and dry goods section. Staff are friendly and knowledge.

The employees are kind. The foods are well selected and curated. The veggies are so good quality…read moreand selection. Go go go! It's our stop weekly for all produce and so many other food finds.

The hidden gem of Hampton! Outstanding service! Amazing food! Dessert to die for! We will be back!read more

Absolutely amazing experience tonight at Hagans!! The bartender Dave is fantastic,…read moreFriendly and quick. The food, mouth watering! Great job Hagans! We will be coming back soon, check out this burger! The Christmas decor is top notch!

I went on a family visit to Hampton Beach and our dinner out for the trip was The Old Salt. I went…read morewith a party of 7. We had a reservation and we were greeted and seated promptly. Our drink orders were taken right away but after the drink orders service was a little slow. The waitress explained they were short staffed. I take no stars off for this. Short staff is a common issue including my place of business. Our waitress was very friendly and really good with the children in our party. I really liked the variety on the menu. There were affordable options with some higher priced dinners. There was an option for everyone in our party. I had the stuffed haddock covered with a seafood stew. I'm a little bit of a snob when it comes to seafood stuffing so I was a little hesitant to try it but OH BOY am I glad I did. The stuffing and stew were amazing! No leftovers for me. The rest of our party had various options off the menu and all of us were please with our meals. I highly recommend The Old Salt. A nice ambience. Friendly service. Great food. We'll be back on our next Hampton Beach vacation.

EVERYTHING! Food is great and always consistent! Quick wonderful staff and service!…read moreNever had a bad experience, with dine in or out!! One of the best quality vs quantity restaurants around!!

Great spot for special occasions. I suggest making a reservation. I had the seafood pasta special…read moreand it was delicious. There craft cocktails are lovely.

We had dinner tonight at On the Corner Grill and everything was excellent. I ordered the scallops…read morerisotto and they were delicious. My friends had the salmon, mussels and calamari, and a steak tip salad-everyone loved their meals. For dessert we shared crème brûlée warm donut dessert with ice cream and whipped cream, which were amazing. Our server, Naomi, was the best-attentive, friendly, and sweet, always making sure we had everything we needed for a great dining experience. The restaurant was packed on a Tuesday night, which says a lot about how good it is. The two small cons: when I made the reservation on March 7, I included a note asking for a surprise birthday dessert for my friend Anita after the meal (I had planned to order the Swiss Chalet Cake), but it never arrived. Luckily we ordered the crème brûlée donut to share, which was fantastic anyway. I just wish reservation comments were reviewed so special requests like that can be carried out. Additionally, it was also a bit loud for a small restaurant, especially on a Tuesday night. Overall, everything was perfectly cooked and we'll definitely be going back again soon.

Our evening at Earth at Hidden Pond in Kennebunk, Maine, was truly exceptional!…read more My wife and I, along with our son and daughter in-law, enjoyed a wonderful evening of fine dining. The atmosphere was warm and elegant, and the service was attentive and professional throughout. The prix fixe menu offered tantalizing selections in every course, making it difficult to choose! Our cocktails were expertly prepared and served promptly. Every dish we selected was decadent, beautifully presented, and prepared to perfection. The combination of outstanding cuisine, impeccable service, and a delightful atmosphere made for a memorable evening. Earth at Hidden Pond is a culinary gem! We highly recommend it and look forward to returning.

On the final evening of a Maine vacation, we dined at Earth with friends…read more VIBE: Upon entering the dining room, I was struck by how dim and noisy it was. Not what I'd expect from a prix-fixe restaurant. As best I could tell, the decor was woodsy lodge. Fortunately, we had a light over our table that allowed us to appreciate the presentation of the dishes. SERVICE: The staff was welcoming, cordial, and mostly attentuve, though I couldn't understand much of what pur server said because of the din. It took a while for our order to be taken and the first course to arrive, but after that things moved along more smoothly. FOOD: Everyone enjoyed their dishes. My first course, tempura eggplant was novel, attractive. and tasty. My lobster fettucini second course was delicate and rich. The scallops in my main course were tender, tasty, and mostly grit-free. My dessert, tiramisu, was dryer and less voluptuous than I expected. The wines I tried from a decent compact list were appropriate and enjoyable. For the most part, the food was quite good - I'd rate it 4*. The dim, noisy ambiance was unpleasant, though; I would not return.