First, I'm still salty that the Me & Ollies left this location. But Great Bay Kitchen is a solid…read morereplacement in a long string of new spots. The staff was kind and helpful, the space welcoming and full of all sorts of goodies. Though only 2 tables and a bar space to sit at, It's definitely more of a to-go feel. I got the Korean beef bowl and wasn't that impressed. It was good, but felt more like it was a repurposing of the beef that goes on some of the sandwiches than a truly Korean beef flavor. It was also fairly small (and I prefer when places have real-portion sizes, not the massive American sized plates), so I was still hungry after. But it was good. I just think it could be more.

First of all, Mike, the owner is great! He is welcoming and supportive. He listens to his customers…read moreand takes requests. He stocks local items, and even has a nice assortment of Spyglass beer which is quite hard to find in the Seacoast. Monday is BOGO half off day. I tried their Doner Kebab and Meatloaf Parm sandwiches. Both were delicious, although a bit bready for me. Mike serves excellent pastries as well, all reasonably priced. Unfortunately there is no indoor or outdoor seating so this place is strictly takeout. The interior is nicely redesigned and kept quite clean.

Sausage gravy and biscuit were amazing. Perfect size portion, not too much. Biscuit was sweet and…read moremoist. I had a side of fresh fruit and shared a short stack of blueberry pancakes. The pancakes were moist and full of fruit. Open atmosphere with plenty of seating and parking. Staff is very friendly.

Glad I was able to stop in before they closed for construction. They will be closed from Nov 18 to…read moreafter Thanksgiving. They are open from 7-1:30 and closed on Tuesday's. Staff were very cheerful and very accommodating. I asked to sit at their bar that has seating for five. Great breakfast food and they have been serving breakfast and lunch for 40+ years here. From the coffee, to the eggs, hash browns, toast and biscuits and gravy. I mean yummy to the point where I didn't need lunch today!! Come in When they open back up with their new expansion. You will not regret it.

I am a supplier to a local business and have standardized on this restaurant as my "go to" with…read moreclients. They always enjoy their food. I have a lot of food allergies and they give me so many options. Most things can be made gluten free! The gf buns are delicious. They recently had a menu change and I was sad to lose the gf pizza because it was darn tasty, but the burgers, gyros sandwich and black bean burger is exceptional. I may eat the black bean burger forever. For allergy and celiac people, note that everything fried is cooked in the same fryer so it is contaminated but they have other options for sides such as cole slaw, potato salad and a side salad.

This is probably the worst review I've ever had to write, so I'll start with the positives…read more My mother-in-law and I had the scallops on a brioche bun, and my wife had the Cobb salad. The food was very good and fairly priced. Unfortunately, that's where the good experience ended. Upon arrival, our server, Joe, brought over three glasses of water without any greeting or acknowledgment - just dropped them on the table and walked away. No "hello," no "welcome." When he returned to take our order, he seemed rushed and walked away before we could even finish giving our drink order. He only took my mother-in-law's drink order. When I asked about wine options, he handed me a cocktail menu and walked off again without asking my wife what she wanted. She had to call after him just to place her order. Things didn't improve. After waiting 10-15 minutes with no follow-up, my wife had to go to the bar herself to order my drink. It took multiple attempts to get his attention, and when she finally did, he barely acknowledged her - no eye contact, just a dismissive "yeah, OK." Our food was eventually delivered by someone else, who was pleasant. However, Joe never once returned to check on us. No follow-up on the meal, no offer for refills, nothing. We had to track him down just to get the check. I ultimately went up myself to ask for the bill and even asked if we had done something to upset him. He blamed it on being busy and a shift change, which didn't make sense. The restaurant was only about a quarter full, with plenty of open seating. Shift change also doesn't explain being completely absent for nearly an hour. To make matters worse, he didn't even bring the receipt back rather another server did. This was our first visit, and it will likely be our last. There are far too many great dining options in Portsmouth to accept this level of service. In 63 years, this is the first time I've ever chosen not to leave a tip.

I really enjoy this spot, but last time I went there my servicer had some friends she was waiting…read moreon and failed to check-in on us. I had to ask other servicers for assistance. Even after that it didn't get better. I gave her a 10% tip because I felt that reflected level of service provided. When my credit card statement arrived total amount billed was higher, then I what I authorized reflecting a 20% tip.

3 stars because I would not return. The inside was packed, too many people sitting too close, and…read morethe noise level was deafening. The outside seating was perfect. It was 61 degrees and the heat lamps did the job and kept us comfortable. Reggae music played on the high quality sound system. Our server was delightful, no complaints there. The Americanization of Asian dishes is quite evident here. None of our food was enjoyable and it all came out cold...very cold. Our Korean ribs were "fall off the bone" but the flavor was peculiar. Something was missing...The Haddock Bao Buns, served ice cold, was drowned in creamy sauce. The bed of seaweed salad was OK but did not enhance the haddock. The real loser of evening was the salmon curry, it's as if the recipe came from Stouffers...it was so bland and unbalanced. We were surprised to get charged an additional fee for using a credit card. This is a money grab and real turnoff. Credit cards are a cost of doing business This place is a hit, the locals keep it packed and that's great. I'll pass

Upon entering, you'd see it's classy and cozy. Service was excellent. Our server Es was very warm,…read morefriendly, attentive and really took good care of us. Above and beyond. She even told us that some decors are really from Thailand. Food was delicious. Ha kao (steamed shrimp dumplings) were yummy! Khao moo daeng (crispy pork belly and roasted pork) and pad kra pow (ground chicken and egg) were flavorful and very tasty. 100% comfort food. Left happy with happy tummy. Highly recommend this authentic Thai restaurant for their excellent food, service and ambiance.

I think it's safe to say that this is officially our favorite spot for Thai food…read more We've been here a handful of times now, basically enough times to not only find our favorite dishes here but to also look forward to getting said dishes because they are consistently good every single time. For an app we always end up getting the spicy cashews. Simple yet delicious, the perfect little bite to wet your palate and start off your meal. Boyfriend's go to dish here is the red curry soup with tofu. Definitely spicy from the red curry yet a little bit sweet and creamy from the coconut and chock full of veggies. Always a great option especially on a cold day. I've found that my favorite thing to get here is the beef khao soi curry noodles. I've had this dish a handful of times now and it has been consistently good every single time I've had it. The coconut curry sauce is delightfully spicy, the pickled mustard greens add a nice tangy touch and the braised beef is ample and perfectly fall apart tender each time with hardly an ounce of fat on any given morsel of meat. This is really just a great spot for modern Thai cuisine that the Seacoast is fortunate to have.

Ambiance is great! Lively interior with a wraparound bar and lots of booth seating…read more In terms of service, the host was not very attentive. We (parents and a toddler) arrived hungry after driving two hours and had a hard time getting his attention at times. We arrived before 6pm on a Friday but still there was a wait. Once we were seated, the server was pretty prompt and really friendly, though generally service was somewhat slow with a wait for food. We were waiting almost an hour for entrees and about to change our order to to-go because of stress with our exhausted toddler, but of course that's when the food arrived. We had to shovel it in and leave. The food was the most disappointing part. The chips are clearly not homemade. The salsa didn't have much flavor, and the guacamole was a huge letdown. It had a dull green color and very "slop" style texture (think sour cream texture, not chunky like real guac) that all pointed to store bought / not fresh. I had the chicken enchiladas, and the sides of rice (so salty) and beans (very soupy) brought down an already undesirable dish. The enchiladas were cooked nicely but far too cheesy. The green sauce was nearly tasteless, the red sauce is what made it all edible. Wouldn't ever really come back here. I wish I could say something more positive!

This place has gone seriously downhill…read more What used to feel fresh and made-to-order now feels lazy and low-quality. The guacamole was shockingly bad squishy, overly processed, and nothing like the fresh guac they used to make in front of you. The chips tasted like they came straight out of a grocery store bag, which is pretty unacceptable considering how good they used to be. My partner's pork belly taco was almost inedible. It was tough, dry, and bizarrely similar to overcooked chicken with a gristly texture...definitely not pork belly. We ended up leaving most of it behind. We came back specifically for the mushroom taco we'd loved before, and it was a huge disappointment. Instead of something thoughtful or flavorful, it was just a massive pile of chopped fake meat with no seasoning and no balance. The vegan avocado taco was just as bad basically a bland grilled slice of avocado with zero effort put into it. Honestly, it feels like the kitchen has completely given up. The only saving grace was the bar, the bartenders were great and the margaritas were genuinely excellent. That's the only reason this isn't a 1-star review.

For some reason a security guard started harassing me while I waited outside to pick up my food…read more Food was good though.

I come here often, as I work at Great Bay Community College, and it is located within our on site…read morecafeteria. The staff are incredibly friendly and approachable. They have a lot of options as far as sandwiches and salads, and you are able to modify them as you see fit. The soups are fantastic, and you get free bread with your soup too. They have grill options such as burgers and quesadillas, and there is a salad bar available should you wish to make your own salad. They have hot and iced coffee available as well as bottled beverages and some yogurt and fruit cups in the fridge. They do make breakfast sandwiches up until 10am as well. The one thing that kind of stinks is the price; I paid $6.09 for a fruit cup and a bottle of seltzer today...and that is with my discount. A tad steep. Overall it's a great option for lunches, and if you're looking for a good sandwich stop, come on by and get your sandwich on! They also do catering!

In New England, there is a Dunkin' Donuts practically on every corner. This one was kind of…read morestrange. They didn't have that many donuts. The employee did his job but really was not friendly. They didn't have powdered sugar munchkins. He couldn't just change me for a coffee and refill my cup from the last Dunkin I was at in the Logan airport. I understand, company policy. So I threw the cup away and got a fresh one. Somehow the coffee wasn't as good as me first cup I had when I first arrived in Boston. The store was clean and the worker was busy organizing. I wouldn't want to come back here.

The older guy working the drive thru is extremely cranky and has been cranky with me both times…read moreI've gone through drive thru! Just bizarre

CLOSED: The restaurant space is now Merrill's Place…read more (ORIGINAL RATING 3.75 STARS): Hidden behind the Wren's Nest Inn, the Comfort Foods Grill is one of those places that's hard to spot other than their sign near the road. The building is way in the back near the cottages. The place is open for breakfast and dinner and serves up a comfort foodsmenu and they offer Early Bird Specials (4-6PM). See the menu at http://www.comfortfoodsgrill.com I arrived here on an typical weekday evening around 5PM and the place was empty. I could sit anywhere I wanted, wine list at the table. The atmosphere inside the dining room is pretty casual with dim lighting, shiny black tables, a bar, wood trim walls,and a fireplace in the same room. There are oil paintings on the wall for sale. I immediately spied the Early Bird menu, $10.95 entrees (served with salad or soup and dessert) such as Shepherd's Pie, Meatloaf, Baked Mac & Cheese, Pot Pie, and Lasagna. I chose the latter and I was brought out warm sweet dinner rolls with butter. I started out with a cup of clam chowder, which was very smooth and creamy with plenty of minced clams. The Lasagna was a big piece filled with lots of sausage, ground beef, layers of three cheeses, tomato sauce, and firm noodles. The lasagna was very filling, but I found a very small piece with white paper towel on the plate, no biggie, but noted. For dessert, it was a cup of cinnamon bread pudding, which was served very piping hot and topped with whipped cream. This dessert was a home run for me! The service was very attentive with timely delivery of the food, ice water refills, and more dinner rolls. Overall, a good meal with good service at a very fair price. BREAKFAST HOURS: Tues. thru Sat. 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. :: Sun. 7 a.m. to close DINNER HOURS: Wed. thru Sat. 4 p.m. to close :: Early Bird Special 4 - 6 p.m :: CLOSED MONDAYS

Food was great, nice atmosphere and drinks. However, the real stars were the waiters. All of them…read morewere friendly, outgoing, and polite. Great restaurant, would DEFINITELY recommend

It's exactly what it sounds like, and good at exactly what they claim to be good at…read more Excellent tasting burgers, perfectly fried home-fries and good beer. There is a pub kind of atmosphere, comfortable seating (tables at just the right height to comfortably rest your elbows on) and a large seating area, so you probably would not have an issue getting a seat. Service was prompt and very nice, possibly helped by the fact that it was relatively quiet when we went. Overall, for what it is 10/10!