Finally placed a takeout order at Bob's having passed by it many times, and glad we tried it. Our order was ready on time as promised and was accurately put together. I tried a broiled quarter chicken with two sides (mac & cheese, sausage stuffing) and some corn bread. Everything seemed home made, hot and quite tasty. The stuffing really seemed home made, but the mac and cheese was a tad dry for my liking. The chicken was tender, moist and delicious. Like most food these days at any restaurant/supermarket, prices seemed a tad high. Portion sizes were generous however. I'll be back to try the chicken pot pie, which is one of my favorite comfort food dishes. Give Bob's a try! Sorry no photos as I dug in so quickly I forgot to snap first! read more

We came to the area on vacation and my wife found this place when looking for a place to eat. Great atmosphere (loved the music) and phenomenal service that was only topped by the amazing quality of food with generous portions. We will come back to the area just to eat here again. read more

Visiting the Portsmouth and too lazy to leave our hotel on a rainy day, we ordered a family meal with a rotisserie chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy and steamed broccoli. Everything tasted great. Even the steamed broccoli was not overcooked and tasted homemade including the mashed potatoes. The only miss was that they forgot the chicken noodle soup in our order. read more

We were exploring Portsmouth a bit late of the day. We walked around town. Then decided on dinner to takeout. Our kids decided on having poke so our choice is to bring it back to our hotel to eat. We walked in the resturant and was empty. One guy was running the whole floor. Our food was just OK. I mean you can't go wrong with rotisserie chicken. Lol. It was not the juiciest chicken ever. Was actually a bit dry on the breasts. The corn was tasteless. Lol. The butternut squash tasted like sweet potatoes mash. Lol. It was OK also. Broccoli was in huge pieces. 3 stars for OK food and the guy was really nice. read more

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This review is long overdue. Ordered take out this evening again. The chicken tender dinner with a side of cole slaw and mashed potatoes. Everything from the pleasant service to the way the food was packed, to the taste of the food was fantastic. Bob makes a habit of being on the premises which is a key reason why there's consistency. The chicken is cooked to perfection. Everything tastes so fresh. I love this restaurant because they're always grateful. This is my go-to restaurant for fresh chicken. PS: the blueberry pie isn't so bad either. They know my weakness! read more

Came here hoping for something different. I had decide to get a potpie and a 2 thigh quarter meal but I was undecided on the side when I came in to order. I went with 3 sides, 1 with my potpie in which I got a cole slaw, and 2 with my chicken plate and got mac and cheese and real mashed potatoes. I got the chicken gravy with my plate as well. I was surprised and happy that there was a $5 Yelp check coupon which I got to use as I has bought enough to get the discount. The restaurant itself is a real old feel diner style restaurant that you hardly see anymore. Bench style chair and not that large at all. They had a pie shelf as well which you rarely see anymore. There was a reading group there at the time, and a group of first time visitors as well. I just ordered take out as I wanted to watch some videos at my hotel. I got the food and it was quite heavy which was great. At my hotel, I ate the chicken pot pie. It was like thick chicken soup with fresh chicken with a puff pastry on top. Not the kind of pot pie I was expecting but it was good. The cole slaw was forgetable but they gave a lot. After eating the pot pie I was full so I took my chicken plate to work with me. I think I messed up the reheating of the plate but the chicken was still perfect and tasty, I overcook microwaved the mac and cheese and underheated the potatoes and gravy. But they all tasted delicious and I know that fresh it would have been perfectly delicious. I was pretty amazed that the chicken was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I think I would definitely come here again if I am craving chicken. The waitress/counter lady was really nice too. She was part of the reading group as well. read more

Bob's Broiled Chicken Restaurant - Chicken pot pie - American Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

The chicken didn't seem freshly prepared, more like reheated leftovers. The squash had a strange aftertaste. Service was okay. Friendly, but didn't check in once the food was served and we had to ask for our check multiple times. Much better options locally. read more

We were driving from Boston to Portland, ME when we stopped by Portsmouth NH for lunch when we happen to see Bob's Broiled Chicken Resto. Looked like it had good reviews on Yelp so we tried it. Well, it didn't disappoint! The servings were big but what caught my amazement was their presentation of their pot pie! The flaky "pie" crust was on top of the chicken and vegetables we usually see inside the regular pie. The portion was huge (for me) and it tasted really good! read more

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Food was excellent, chicken tender meal with butternut squash and homemade coleslaw. Partner had chicken pot pie meal. No wait line. Staff were welcoming and took great care of us. Prices are reasonable and servings are large. read more

Comfort food at its finest. In Portsmouth's West End. Great chicken, terrific meat loaf. A little quiet inside but relaxing. read more

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I've been going here since I was a baby! And it's always been amazing! If you want comforting, home cooked food, this is the place to go. The chicken is always perfectly cooked, and they really do have THE BEST chicken tenders. Seriously, they are the best. I also think they have the best French fries (hand cut), as well as chicken Parmesan, homemade sauces, pies... everything. Everything from Bob's Chicken is so good! After all these years (28 to be exact), I never tire of this restaurant. The service is also always superb. My family always loves seeing Joe and he's practically family. There are so many reason to come to Bob's chicken. We absolutely love this gem of a restaurant and will keep coming back! read more

Cheap utensils, quite expensive food. The food was decent but nothing incredible. The service was very quick and the waiter was nice. There is not much ambience the carpet and booths seemed quite cheap and there is not much decor. read more

Ordered a grilled chicken salad for take out order. The food was great and customer service friendly.i will definitely be back to try some of the other chicken dishes on the menu. read more

Nice, home style restaurant, much roomier on the inside than it appears (maybe the restaurant is actually a TARDIS? ;) ) the food selection is extensive, and all homemade, and you can taste the care that went into it, their homemade cornbread is not to be missed! It pairs well with their hearty chicken soup, which has a unique take on chicken soup (mushrooms appear to be an ingredient, as does some variety of zucchini in addition to the typical carrot, potatoes and celery) that works well Service is always friendly and attentive, and feels family run. I work within walking distance at the local Macintosh reseller, and it's always hard to resist the temptation to stop in every day, but I'm trying to eat healthy and cut down on expenses, Bobs definitely has healthy choices, but the prices on the pictured menus are out of date, prices have gone up, it's understandable, they need to make a profit to stay in business (any good Ferengi knows that ;) ) but the review loses one star for the out of date menus, an easy fix to gain back a star though The prices are the only drawback to me, but I know it's the cost of doing business, and given the quality of the food, and friendliness of the staff, it's acceptable, plus, as an '80s kid at heart's, I like the decor, definitely adds to the 'hominess' read more

Located at the Gallagher's Place strip plaza, Bob's Broiled Chicken is one of those hidden gems, which serves up great tasting rotisserie broiled chicken for dine-in or takeout. The menu also offers chicken tenders, wings, pot pie, haddock, salads, soups, sandwiches, tasty sides, kids meals, cold & hot drinks, and desserts. Weekday Lunch Specials served 11:30AM to 3:00PM. Beer and wine are available. See the menu at http://www.bobschicken.com The full service dining room has booth & table seating with red and green painted walls with country decor like the holidays at Grandma's. The clientele seems to attract an older crowd because the prices here are very reasonable with good food portions. Recently, I stopped here for takeout and got the Cold Sliced Roast Chicken Wrap (wheat) with a side of sausage stuffing & corn bread ($7.00 with tax). The Chicken Wrap was very tasty, which had cold juicy cubed chicken slices, lettuce, tomato slices, & mayo in a wheat wrap. However, the wrap was very fragile and fell apart as I was eating, messy-messy. The sausage stuffing and sweet cornbread were very good as well too. Can't wait to come back for more! HOURS: Mon-Sat: 11:30AM-9:00PM; Sun: 4:00PM-8:00PM read more

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We were disappointed but maybe it was just a bad day for them. The 2 dipping sauces we tried were watery. Cole slaw and corn bread were good and the server was very nice. read more

My friend and I visited again tonight for dinner and once again were very pleased with everything. We both had the chicken tenders with stuffing and veg. and iced tea. The "spicy" dipping sauce was amazing and the complimentary corn bread added a nice touch. Our server, Joe, did a great job... was very knowledgeable and helpful. Not to mention a genuinely nice guy who obviously enjoys his work. Happy to recommend Bob's!! read more

The food appearance was horrible and the taste was even nastier. The French fries were dead not crispy at all and they were mixed with the corn. Yuck Plus the chicken was not broiled at all. Will never ever return to this nasty restaurant. read more

Bob's Broiled Chicken Restaurant - American Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Do yourself a favor and stop here. The food is superb and the service (by Joe) is absolutely wonderful. Don't forget to try the homemade blue cheese dressing and the chocolate walnut pie. I can't say enough, it was amazing! read more

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Saw an ad, was finally in the area, and walked in. Everything is fresh and home-cooked. The tenders were crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the hot sauce was the perfect mixture of heat and flavor. I got the macaroni and cheese side, which was just like home, and the fries were delicious as well. The bleu cheese sauce was the best I've ever had. I never thought their secret ingredient would go so well with it before I tried it. Joe was also a fantastic server - talkative, funny, and helpful. This place is by far my favorite restaurant in the city. read more

An old school vibe in a good way! The broiled chicken, mashed potatoes and coleslaw were all excellent - home style comfort food. And, the cornbread is amazing!! We loved Arlene, our waitress - she was so friendly and upbeat read more

This restaurant gets for great food and excellent staff! The staff (which I believe may be the owners) are so welcoming and kind. This is so refreshing to me because I'm so used to having very little interaction with restaurant staff members, especially when it's a takeout order. It's usually just me going up to the counter and saying that I'm picking up an order, paying and leaving, but not at BBC, this restaurant represents what I believe in whole heartedly "The Golden Rule"! So if you're looking for some juicy, tender chicken and to die for corn bread than this is the place for you! This is honestly my first review, but my experience was just so great that I hope this review gets more people to visit and support this amazing little restaurant! BBC you rock! read more

I wanted to give this 5 stars like all the reviews but I can't giving it 2 only because the server was very nice. The food bland & flavorless. Had a broiled chicken breast w/wing ( the wing was like a stub with leather like texture) the breast was moist and tiny with no flavor. Got two sides, ThevButternut squash which was a pile of tasteless nothingness and looked awful. Also got Carrot with honey & dill, they had no flavor left because they've had the flavor boiled or steam for a couple of days to keep them hot. The cornbread that comes with it was as dry sawdust and wasn't fresh, it had that stale crust from sitting out. It deserves 1 star at best but gave it 2 only because of the server was nice. read more

We were so happy to find this gem. A+ food A+ service I can't say enough. We found it in accident but it was all we could want and more. My only complaint is that we don't live in Portsmouth and can't go back again and again. Wonderful!! read more

So so I liked but my friend said his chicken was dry. They offered to remake but had no time. I think baked is good or sautés but not fried. read more

We've got three hungry kids in our house, so we look for takeout places that have big meals that will please everybody. Bob's never disappoints. Their chicken (tenders, quarters) is always fresh and juicy. It's not greasy like a lot of other places. Try their pies, sauces, and salad dressings. All scratch made and no preservatives. Their service is always great. Joe goes out of his way to take care of everyone. Bottom line: the adults love it, the kids love it. The price is reasonable and it's healthier than most places. Worthy of many repeat visits. read more

Bob's is just delightful. Their food strikes the perfect delicious/healthy balance, allowing me to get away with delivery way more often than my wife would let me otherwise :) read more

Good food, really nice waitstaff (suspect it was the owner). Solid casual spot, would go again

I like it. My wife usually suggests Bob's and I'm glad to go along. The chicken is moist and delicious, the mac and cheese is very good, and the cole slaw is tangy. They have coupons and cards that they stamp when you go. Eat 6 meals and get $5 off the next one. Prices are good so $5 makes a difference. The atmosphere is nothing to write home about and it's not the best place for a first date but it matches the price and the interior is very clean. read more

Don't let the strip mall exterior fool you Bob's is a home style cooking gem. Had the roasted half chicken with fries and steamed broccoli. The hand cut fries were great! Often times eating out broccoli is over cooked mush, Bob made it right with some good crunch. The star of the evening was the chicken, moist and flavorful. Our waiter was friendly and attentive making sure we were well taken care of. Great food, great price, great service! read more

I think I died and went to heaven. Just got a takeout at Bob's Broiled Chicken in Portsmouth. Home Made chicken pot pie with real mashed potatoes and cornbread. There are lots of fabulous sides to choose from -- . mashed potatoes, sausage stuffing, coleslaw, butternut squash, Mac and cheese!!! and so much more. I got mashed potatoes. This very luscious and abundant chicken pot pie was so full of chicken - along with carrots, onion and celery - real mashed potatoes, and a big hunk of yummy 'made from scratch' cornbread (that was free by the way) was only 10.89. The restaurant is really cute. It's a homey little diner type place with curtains in the windows, a handmade flock of chickens quilt on one wall, and lots of porcelain chickens of all shapes and sizes ... They also have big homemade cookies, pies, etc, salads, soups, sandwiches, wings turkey meatloaf and haddock. Oh and they serve beer and wine. If you're in the neighborhood - or want to make a special trip - and in the mood for a DELICIOUS home cooked meal, some quiet conversation and maybe even a little bit of nostalgia ... Check out Bob's Broiled Chicken ! 5 stars! read more

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I agree with other reviewers about the atmosphere. It's homey, comfortable and clean. The service is friendly and courteous. The food is good (see pic). The chicken is tender and juicy. The potatoes are real and are served with good portions. The mac and cheese is authentic (made with real macaroni and real cheese, no powders or extra fancy sauce bases, or any extra unexpected ingredients). Not a fan of their gravy. Lemonade is good. Iced tea is just OK. Their fried zucchine and mushroom appetizer is great. Crispy and deep friend golden. Yummy. I wasn't overly impressed with their cornbread, but my boyfriend loved it. Like he ate his piece, and MY peice and raved about it to our server, who - when we got a to go box - threw some extra pieces in for us. When we got home and he discovered the extra pieces of cornbread, you would have swore he found $10,000 in the box. The prices are great - very reasonable. Portions are great. Didn't try their desserts, but took a looksie at their pies, and they are indeed homemade and looked delicious. I don't know why it took me so long to try. Will go back. read more

Bob's Broiled Chicken Restaurant - Rotisserie Broiled Meal, Two Breast Quarters with Mashed Potatoes and Mac &Cheese with Gravy. $13. Lunch. Bob's Broiled Chicken - American Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

We ordered a little of everything and found bliss in all if it. The chicken pot pies were awesome!

I mean this place takes you back in time Servers are amazing Food feels like homemade The ambience takes you back in the 80's and everything is well done One of those places equally amazing for take out or dining Superb read more

Excellent Buffalo wings and I know my wings as I am from Buffalo! Meaty and saucy! Very tasty and crisp. You are missing out if you have not tried this place! read more

Old-school Comfort food at it's finest. Everything here is homemade! Sure the decor may look like it's stuck in the '80s and/or maybe original to the restaurant's opening, but that shouldn't stop you from enjoying some tasty chicken cooked in various ways. I had the broiled chicken with breast/wing with sides of sausage stuffing and parsley new potatoes. The chicken gravy is so tasty you'll want to put it on everything. The free cornbread at the start is not too sweet where you can tell they add sugar. It's the real authentic cornbread not is also not too dense. read more

My friend Harmony and I have been there twice and both times were blown away by the food, service, portion sizes, prices... everything was top notch! Our most recent visit was fairly late in the evening when our waiter wasn't busy, allowing us to swap "dog stories". Wish I could recall his name! Bob, here's a thought... Open a second location closer to us?? (Even though it's an hours drive we WILL be back!) read more

Service is amazing and food is GREAT! Wished I lived in the area, I'd eat there often.

Incredible food at a great price! Definitely a ton of value and all the food is awesome. My favorites are the Turkey meatloaf and chicken tenders. But everything here is high quality and delicious! read more

This was our first time at Bobs. We went on a whim after gymnastics. We weren't sure what to expect, but found it charming and tasty. We were greeted at the door by what seemed to be the only person working. We chose a booth and were seated. The menu, as the name would imply, was chicken focused. I picked the dark meat quarter chicken with steamed broccoli and smashed potatoes. The broccoli was over cooked. The potatoes were good. He forgot my gravy. The chicken was tasty. My 4 year old got the chicken fingers which was the best thing any of us got. My wife said they were the best around. We'll go back but probably stick to chicken fingers. I look forward to trying their pecan pie. read more