I've eaten at this restaurant more times than I can count. It never disappoints. From their seafood to poultry and awesome clam chowder. The staff are seasoned professionals and are courteous. The time from order to serving is impressive for such a busy restaurant. The ambiance is old style 80s, wood chairs with tables near a fireplace and booths if you want a window. It's old but clean. Get there early or call for a reservation if you have a big party. They will be honest with you and will accommodate. I've ordered their fried chicken over a dozen times, and it blows KFC, CANES, POPEYES out of the water. Crispy, full of flavor and juicy. They make it the same every time. Parking is plentiful and easy to get it in and out. Pricing is reasonable for the wide menu they serve. A fan favorite for the locals. I know I'm one of them. read more

Great casual restaurant, very reasonable prices and welcoming service! They are very accommodating to my mother-in-laws food allergy. The baked stuffed lobster is a favorite! The veal Parmesan was excellent and the French onion soup is absolutely delicious with a nice broiled layer of cheese on top! My son loves the hot dogs from the kids menu and we have also ordered the pizza for him as well. Always a great experience at Dinnerhorn! read more

I have enjoyed the special prime rib on two occasions and each time it was perfect! Service is attentive and professional.

Hello everyone, I had lunch at the dinner horn the food was outstanding. My waitress was the very best, but the hostess left a bad taste in my mouth when she asked me where I wanted to eat. I had said the dinner horn that I hadn't been there in a million years and as she was seating me, she brought it up two or three times like I had. offended her or upset her. She clearly thought that she was better than my wife and i I went in with a smile on my face, knowing that I hadn't been in there since my wife and I started dating over 40 years ago and I left a bit sad.. read more

I tried Dinnerhorn today for the first time. I thought it was great. I had the baked stuffed lobster, and it was excellent. For sides, I got onion rings and roasted potatoes, both of which I really liked. My husband and friends had pizza, a lobster roll and fried clams. Everyone gave the restaurant a thumbs up!!!! read more

Excellent food. We try beet salad whenever we find it on a restaurant menu. So we have tried a lot of beet salads ! This was the BEST beet salad we have ever had. My Reuben was perfect as was my husband's steak tacos. We liked the crispy and tasty fries too. Also, we had very good service. Reasonable lunch menu prices. read more

Six of us ate lunch here on August 28 th . Food was very good . Our waitress was very abrasive . The restaurant itself was not busy @2:30 .She offered us dinner rolls but because only 4 of us ordered entrees she told us there would be an up charge for 2 extra rolls at $.60 each. I have never been to a restaurant where you were charged extra for 2 small rolls. I will not be eager to return especially if we get the same waitress. Sadly disappointed read more

Was really excited to try this restaurant because we kept hearing about it on the radio. We got there they told us fifteen minutes then came back less than a minute to seat us because someone cancelled. It was off to a good start. Our server was not very good, she never introduced herself, was quick and short and kept rushing us to order drinks. We ordered quickly because we didn't have much time to look over the menu and got food we usually get at other restaurants; calamari, a Rueben and decided to try their lobster bowl. The calamari was bland, had no flavor and VERY chewy, it was gross and overcooked. We decided to wait thinking entrees would redeem the food. The lobster bowl looked good so I was excited, and the Rueben was fine. Then I tried the lobster bowl which was REALLY NOT GOOD I couldn't tell if the lobster bowl was overcooked or undercooked...it was just gross. Our waitress came by and asked how the food was, I told her that I'm not really a fan of the calamari and that it was really chewy. She said nothing but "I'll get my manager." And walked away. One women came up, never introduced herself either and I repeated the calamari tasted overcooked, was chewy and had no flavor. She takes the plate away. Our waitress came back and asked if we wanted boxes, we boxed the Rueben and I had told her no I didn't like the lobster bowl, she gave me a dirty look and took that plate away after. Then, another woman, someone different came back up with our receipt and then told us "If you guys ever come back here just don't order the seafood because it's $40 and it's not cheap." I replied, "Okay, the seafood was chewy and overcooked it was not good and had no flavor." And she replies with "Okay well we have the freshest seafood on the Seacoast." Odd a supervisor or a manager would have these kind of responses. They were staring us down on our way out. If you're going to cook seafood don't overcook it this was HORRIBLE SERVICE, HORRIBLE FOOD, and they handled this situation HORRIBLY. I wouldn't waste your $40 on seafood here. read more

Have been driving by this place for years and thought it was truly a German Restaurant, and then at times even thought it was closed & they just left the sign up... But was out with just Mom and no kids one day so we stopped in. The menus is decent, lots of options from all cuisines. We started with some apps, and then got 2 Seafood/Fish plates and they were GOOD... Drinks were good, service was good. Will definitely go back when looking for a nicer seafood meal again in the area! read more

Dinnerhorn Restaurant - Baked stuffed Haddock with Lobster Sauce - Pizza Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Visit Date: May 26, 2019 My family and I have been making an annual trip to NH to see some members of my father's family. We came to Dinnerhorn to try to have a nice dinner with my dad's family. I say try because I have a rambunctious almost 3 year old that sometimes sits down at restaurants and my sister has a budding toddler so it's not easy. The restaurant staff was pretty easygoing about us having kids which I appreciated. I had two of what I now call my mommy tranquilizers which is pinot grigio. I got salmon to eat because I was drinking my WW points with corn and another vegetable. The salmon was good, the veggies were fresh. Hubby got lobster he said it was okay. Overall dinnerhorn wasn't a bad place, wouldn't mind coming back again to enjoy it a little more when I don't have small kids which will be in 8 to 10 years since we're not trying for a number 2 until our son is 4.5. read more

Dinnerhorn Restaurant - Mommy tranquilizer! - Pizza Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Stopped in at the recommendation of our hotel. The lobster pie was amazing. So flavorful and filling. Couldn't eat the entire thing. Service was excellent also. Great place. Go. read more

Dinnerhorn Restaurant - Lobster Pie, mashed potatoes and cooked spinach. Triple yum. - Pizza Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

This USED to be a good restaurant, went their this evening with 4 others. Appetizers Crab cakes (4) size of silverdollar, Calamari, chewy and flavorless and had a strange smell, Steamers were not too bad. Beef medalions overdone. Extra dressing for salad .60 each (how petty) Baked stuff lobster (1.5 lbs $49.00) very dry, Lobster pies were adequate, but they use a different type of crumb. They did make us a pot of coffee (whoopee). For desert strawberry short cake, Buiscuit, fresh strawberries, icecream, and whip cream, We asked where the usual strawberry sauce was, they said they use fresh strawaberries, so no sauce. That is not a strawberry shortcake. As we were discussing this at the table, another waitress came to our table and gave us crap about complaining about the strawberry short cake. HOW RUDE!!!! We talked to the on-duty manager, who seemed to not care less, and was more anxious to get back to what ever he was doing, or eating or drinking, I cant say. In the end, I paid the $300 tab, and this will be a place I will never return, nor will advise anyone to go. Too bad this used to be a good place. read more

It was late and Dinnerhorn was almost closed so I sat in the bar area (which is a different name and open later). After asking Allison, the bartender, a few questions about the menu I decided on her recommendation the Louie salad. I was looking for something moderately healthy, and this seemed like the way to go. 3 bites in and I was sold. The amount of fish on this salad and the excellent homemade dressing made the dish. Allison was busy, but kept up and another woman came out to help run food and close out checks. It was a nice experience for a quick meal traveling for business. I will try and come back in my travels. read more

Dinnerhorn Restaurant - The louie salad - Pizza Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

My husband and I had a tasty lunch at Dinnerhorn restaurant today. The menu is eclectic with fresh seafood prominently featured. The portions are not only huge, but also prepared perfectly. I had the coconut shrimp which featured six HUGE shrimp lightly fried in a delicious batter with spicy orange dipping sauce. My husband ordered the stuffed grape leaves appetizer, which was a meal in itself. His Golf Group had gone there yesterday, and he was still raving about the super fresh fish and chips he'd had then. Our server, Tory, was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Her mouth watering description of the Prime Rib that is featured on Friday and Saturday nights had us planning a return trip on the weekend! I see many visits in our future. read more

We stopped in for a meal by chance, and now the Dinnerhorn is the first place we plan to have a meal when we visit N.H. We we're recently there to celebrate our 41st anniversary and had the best baked stuffed lobster and prime rib dinners ever. From the waitstaff to the ambiance we totally enjoyed the evening! So glad we discovered this jewel ! read more

Classic casual restaurant that is a staple to the Route 1 landscape in Portsmouth. Alongside the tidal marshes, the Dinnerhorn serves above average fare at resonance proves. Their baked haddock dinner is a favourite of mine. The dining room is on the darker side, but it's a great place to go to escape a hot and humid summer afternoon. On the backside of the restaurant is the Bratskellar...which is actually connected. It's a more laid back pub style atmosphere service up its famous bar pizzas. It's a fun place to stop any time. read more

I live in Portsmouth and tonight I wanted Lobster Pie, had never had one from Dinnerhorn so I decided to try theirs. I called up ordered one to go, place was packed when I arrived (Sat. night) was ready when I arrived, got home, it was still hot. It was great!! I could tell in the first bite the meat was FRESH! Just fantastic, I used to drive over to Kittery for a decent pie but this was just as good if not better. If I could give it 10 stars I would, no disappointments here. read more

For a Saturday night in august, we had no wait time and were seated right away. The music was good lots of good throwbacks, but the important thing here is the food. Me and bae split crab cakes as an appetizer and they were so good. I ordered the seafood fettuccine and it was to die for. Literally so good and the portions are massive so you can get three meals out of one. Bae got the baked haddock and he loved it as well. Overall so friggen good will definitely come back when we're in the area. read more

My son, wife and I were looking for a nice meal during a ice freeze...checked many restaurants on line and some were closed, others with no reservations available. So I decided on Dinnerhorn because it was one of few that had lobster roll on their menu. We enjoyed a big feast....prime rib, 2 lobster roll meals, chowder, cobb salad and some adult beverages (the "lemonade" was especially appealing) Everything was very good (....mashed potatoes a bit salty) and a great price. This isn't a fancy place but comfortable atmosphere. Staff very pleasant and attentive, too! I would come back again when in the area. read more

My dad loves seafood. My mom won't touch it. And they rarely go to restaurants. So when we visit, we always make a point to visit one or two seafood restaurants so Dad can get his fix for the year. Dinnerhorn has been a staple in this tradition. The service is always really warm and friendly, which is our main draw. The food is pretty good. They have a nice variety, with plenty of non-fishy options for Mom. We always enjoy our meal here. It is connected to a pizza pub as well, which seems nice though we haven't tried it. They prefer reservations for groups of 5 or more. read more

Well, a very interesting first time trip to this restaurant. At first we saw the rest of the reviews and starts on Yelp saying 4 stars + but we are in awe about our trip. First off, we ordered a few beers and took about 30 mins to receive them. While our server put my beer infront of me, her thumb was fully submerged in it, lol. Super weird, never seen that strategy before. The timing in general for the food was insane. Took a total of an hour an a half to get our food. We were sat just aftee 6pm, left at 8pm. Idk I dont get the hype of the place read more

We choose Dinnerhorn because the menu covered all possibilities. I was only going to eat seafood on this mini-vacation but the wife has no passion for this. My son had gotten his fill of burgers and wanted some options. Dinnerhorns vast menu gave us the highest probably satisfying everyone. I had the fried fish sampler (Calamari, Scallops, Shrimp), my wife the sirloin strip steak as they were out of Prime rib, and my son went with the Lasagna. All of the meals were good enough, nothing really stood out or knocked your socks off. The size of the entrees is on the larger size so that's a plus. So if variety is more important than cuisine on a particular outing, this may be just the place to hit up. read more

Dinnerhorn Restaurant - Fried seafood combo. Pretty generic. - Pizza Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Old-school yummy food and an old-school restaurant. Exactly what you would expect when you walk in. Staff is amazingly nice, and you get good traditional local fair. It was relatively empty when we went there, but then again it was also Thanksgiving eve. Seafood good steak good everything we had was good. It's definitely a good place to bring your grandma your grandpa or your family. read more

Dinnerhorn Restaurant - Dining room - Pizza Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Classic place to go for a good old fashioned meal. The decor seems original for it's time and I love it. Nothing fancy - it's about the atmosphere and taking you back to the days when things were much more simple. Everyone who works there is so nice. We keep going back every week. Love this classic place!!! read more

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The mussels are our standby every time we come here, and everything else on the menu is great!

Best seafood around. They know how not to overcook fish. and I love the ambience. A very reliable restaurant.

We usually get take out or eat at the Brat (attached restaurant) but tonight went in. Service was great, lamb lollipops were perfectly cooked as always, wish they would have a dipping sauce or mint jelly with them. We both got the steak and cheese - Waaaaaay too much cheese but easily fixable by peeling it off the top. However more cheese and bread than steak. Love it here even though this side is known for being for older customers. read more

Dinnerhorn Restaurant - Lamb lollipops after we had eaten half and boxed them up. - Pizza Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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My husband and I stopped in for late lunch. I had the special which was a blt steak and cheese with fries he had chowder and sandwich combo. The chowder was plentiful however our other items had no flavor. Fries were half cooked. Waitress was decent however not enough for us to ever go back very disappointed tasted like old food. read more

This location used to be a favorite a few years back for my significant other and I. So, when we were in the area last Saturday we decided to go there again after a ride down the coast. This isn't an area we frequent often, but this location used to be special for us - so we were looking forward to our meal. We used to have a favorite waitress back in the day, but of course things changed, and we didn't see her either. I ordered the Seafood Fettuccini with garlic butter, as that's the meal I used to get - I used to have them mix 1/2 garlic butter and 1/2 alfredo. So, when I got my meal and it was less than flavorful, it was a bit disappointing. It wasn't awful but wasn't that great experience I was looking for. My partner had an app (oysters) and salad, he said they were good - oysters were fresh. Dessert - bread pudding and molten lava cake ended the meal... I gave my bread pudding to my partner as it was underflavored and reminded me of a very lacking custard. We won't be back. This place held great memories and was a wonderful spot for the many date nights had there, but it lost that luster. Bummer but we went to Atlantic Grille over the summer and would gladly go back there - much better food. Service here at Dinnerhorn wasn't lacking, the waitress was probably the best part of the experience, she was a sweetheart - but I go out for dinner, so I get a break from my own cooking. Cheers and thanks for the memories, but that's a wrap for this on my list. read more

The atmosphere inside is actually really nice, I feel like you wouldn't be able to tell from the outside though! The food is good I just never know what to get! My parents come here faithfully a few times a month and they love it! All the pasta dishes are good, I also love the seafood dishes.. the lobster is amazing as well! read more

Dinnerhorn Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cannot say enough about the quality of the exceptional food and service. The restaurant is tastefully decorated, relaxing, and the fireplace only adds to the already impeccable experience. read more

We came up the coast and had intended to go to Petey's in Rye but it was closed. So I got on Yelp and saw this place! The reviews were great and looked very honest so we set the gps to there. Outside was a bit odd looking as was the location, but trusting YELP and wanting some fresh seafood we stopped in! Was Awesome!! New favorite place when in the area! Very clean and well taken care of older decor Homey atmosphere and without a doubt the BEST fried seafood combos in the area. Very fair price and tons of food! Also the Staff was super nice and welcoming! Can't wait to go back! read more

We were in the area with two friends who really wanted to eat lobster for dinner. Glad we had a reservation to accommodate our large group because the restaurant got pretty busy at dinnertime. The food selection is classic for a new england restaurant - surf, turf, many fried fish type options. Appetizers came out quickly, steamed calms and fried calamari were a hit for the table. I enjoyed my pan seared scallops and sides. read more

Wow!!!....Very surprise that this restaurant does not have many reviews.The quality of the food is outstanding! We go there quite often and always enjoy it. Their baked haddock and baked scallops are unbelievable (crumbs are very tasty and scallops are some of the sweetest I've ever had). The prime rib is excellent; tender, tasty and always consistent. Their clam chowder is unreal. You can taste the fresh cream, clam broth, and plenty of clams. That's why I always get a take out for the next day! Would highly recommend as we have never got a dish that we did not totally enjoy! This is a longtime family run business and quality is obviously of the utmost importance to them. read more

Always love the food and service. Never a problem at the Dinnerhorn or Bratskellar. My fiancé's family loves Jared, he's their favorite waiter so now when I go I see why. He's attentive and friendly. The food at both places are great and you can order things from either side to the other but I prefer the Dinnerhorn side because the seats are comfy :) read more

Surprising find. Haddock, perfect broiled, halibut also great. Broccoli just right, undercooked. And New England Clam Chowder filled with clams and potatoes, just as it should be served. Servers were terrific too. This reviewer knows ny best of the best. The five stars are for comparison of restaurants. in this vicinity Fish, fresh. Portions large. read more

Came here with my husband while staying locally on business. Was pleasantly surprised as the location looked a bit weird (kind of mini strip mall-ish). The exterior was deceiving because as we walked in the restaurant were met with a soothing ambience of dimly lit tables and a large fireplace complete with a crackling fire (we'll probably a gas fireplace but who cares). The dark bronzes and earth tones helped to complete the vibe. We were seated right away. And our server was right en point. He was attentive and friendly. Now the food. The menu has a wide variety of differently prepared fresh seafood. As well as beef and chicken options. Husband and I both ordered the fish and chips. I consider myself a bit of a fish and chip connoisseur. The fresh white fish (not haddock), was tender and sweet. The batter was crisp, not too thick and doughy and has a nice flavour. The chips (fries) were cooked just the way I prefer. Crisp in the outside. Could definitely taste that the oil was fresh. (nothing worse than fried food cooked in old oil that lends a bitter taste as well as everything else fried in it). The coleslaw was totally fresh and not to sweet or mayonnaise. The house tarter was also tasty and fresh with a hint of dill. Rolls served with our meal were warm and crusty, complete with a dish of whipped butter not those annoying little packets. All and all a great experience...much more than we were expecting for just lunch! We will revisit this restaurant for sure. read more

Dinnerhorn Restaurant - Pic taken from our booth. Fireplace was a really nice touch on the cold and rainy day we came here. Dim ambient lighting very pleasant! - Pizza Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Having been born and raised on the seacoast I have been to the Dinnerhorn countless times over the decades. I have fond memories of how it originally was in the early 60s ... place your order at the counter and pick it up when your number was called. Two of my favorites from that era were the fried shrimp and the pizza burger. I rather miss those days. Although I don't get down there as often I'd like to, when I do, my companion and I often visit The Dinnerhorn. Although the bare bones cafeteria-type eatery of my childhood is now a comfortable, full service restaurant one thing hasn't changed. The food and service remains top notch! Especially the seafood! Happy to recommend! read more

These people know how to cook fish! We have been eating here for years and never had a bad meal, plus they give really good portions. Best of everything, whether it's fried broiled or baked. Their batter is light & not greasy. Their salads are super fresh. They were the 1st in the area to have pizza & it is still the best around. read more

I love the Dinnerhorn and Bratskellar. It's a total townie place, I admit, but hey, if the shoe fits... The Dinnerhorn is the more formal side with booth and table seating, and the Bratskellar is the pub on the other side. You can get both menus at the Dinnerhorn side, but only pub stuff on the Bratskellar side. Nice bar, friendly staff, and delicious food. Tonight I had the baked haddock, which was awesome. My fiancée had the shrimp scampi which also looked great- he said the shrimp was a bit over cooked (hence the 1 star deduction) but still practically licked his plate clean. My mom had the lasagna, which she swears by (the sweet sauce is pretty good-I tried some) and my stepfather had the seafood pasta with garlic butter sauce. Also- best buffalo wings in town! They're just the right amount of spice, and not dripping in hot sauce- it's more of a Buffalo rub. Awesome! read more