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    Purple Urchin

    3.3 (213 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Salad, Soup
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    PURPLE URCHIN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Good for groups

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    Coffee
    Philip J. H.

    I admit that my visit was a tad interesting deeming my mood for food was maybe off however I sat at the bar, requesting a water then opted for coffee & wings. Service was surprisingly fast, efficient & they adjusted the things I needed for my coffee & water including ice for my coffee & tap water & just wings being simple they got it right as well. Atmosphere has livery music especially being in a beach area which you can get anyway. Overall got their game right.

    Scallops (28$)
    Autumn S.

    In short, over priced and under seasoned. Save your money and go to JB's across the street. Only 3 gluten free options Small portions, bland flavors Took almost 30 minutes for this 1 item and half of this is premade...

    Swordfish

    This Purple Urchin offers unbeatable views of the beach, Ocean Boulevard, and the bandstand, perfect for a relaxing meal after a day at the beach. The wait staff were both friendly and efficient, contributing to a pleasant overall dining experience. The food was a highlight. We had the swordfish, which was perfectly cooked and paired beautifully with coconut rice and a flavorful mango sauce. The baked haddock was also excellent, tender and flaky with just the right amount of crispy breadcrumbs. A fantastic dining experience from start to finish; we'll definitely be back next time we visit Hampton Beach!

    Stopped in for lunch on the 4th of July. Our server Michelle was a delight. The food was good both my wife and I were satisfied. I had a drink that came in bucket (hahaha), it was very good. The oysters were on the smaller side or I'd have given them 5 stars.

    Angela S.

    Was in Hampton Beach for a short period of time. We wanted to grab a quick bite to eat & came across this place. They had a happy hour sign right at the bottom of the stairway and although it was literally 5 minutes before Happy Hour pricing ended, they were kind enough to quickly seat us and allow us to quickly order something from the Happy Hour menu. We ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp and Wings. The shrimp were so good and the wings were friend to perfection. We also had an almaretto sour which was really good considering the bartender had never made it before looked up the receipe to follow. This place also has a great view of the beach which was a plus.

    Mussels Fra Diavolo
    Tom F.

    The absolute BEST fra diavolo I have EVER had (Mussels fra diavolo). Jake D. - really, really great customer service asset to this restaurant in his role as mixologist/server.

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    Risa S.

    Love this spot! Although it is easy to miss and walk by, especially on a crowded night as it's centrally located right on the boardwalk, it's hard to forget that it's located right in front of the amphitheater! Because of its location, you know that they are always busy although the wait time is never long and often enough you can enjoy a nice walk around the souvenir shops before the waitstaff notifies you directly on your phone with an alert that your table is ready. We chose to stop a little after regular dinner hours, hoping to miss the crowd and it was perfect! We only waited 10min or so before getting seated, mind you this during the busy summer weekend so it was peak tourist season still and the night festivities were still ongoing at 7-8pm! We were seated right away and began with some drinks and appetizers! Although it was a busy night, the food was served quickly within 20min and I highly recommend the seafood risotto if you are in the mood for something warm to fill you up (due to the cream, it does run a little heavy so it might put you in a good coma if you do not properly digest it lol). The risotto was perfectly balanced - often I am afraid that it might be too cheesy/heavy on the cream but it was just right and paired with the seafood (scallops, shrimp and fish) it was delicious! The portion size was huge and unfortunately I could not bring myself to finish it all - the one downside is that it is difficult to take risotto leftovers back to your hotel! The seared scallops were good and burgers delicious as well! We got to try some wings with their purple urchin sauce and a sweet/sour sauce, both of which we found delicious and highly recommend as well! I think I'll make sure to mark this spot as I hope to return here again next time I stop by Hampton beach. Plus you get such a wonderful view of the ocean as the patio seating allows you to face the boardwalk directly and you get to enjoy the music offered right in front (amphitheater is located right ahead of the boardwalk, across the street). A few things to keep in mind if you hope to treat yourselves here, because the restaurant is located on the second floor - the stairs leading up to the shop might not be the best for those with disabilities/difficulty - I found them quite steep as well. Additionally, despite the restaurant having ample space for dining, I found this lacking in regards to their bathroom - they are tinier than a coat closet (imagine trying to use the restroom and the door is literally right in front of your nose) - not claustrophobic-friendly but I imagine you can get a feel of what Harry Potter must have felt living at his aunt's house under the stairs. Besides those points, I'd stop by here again just for that seafood risotto alone!

    Broiled Seafood with mashed potatoes and broccoli side.
    Salvatore B.

    Great view from top deck with a band playing across the street in the shell. Appetizers were mozzarella sticks and New England clam chowder which were fine - marinara sauce was surprisingly good. The service was great, our waitress was attentive and friendly. The mixed drink from the bar was awful, the Mai Tai tasted like coffee. The broiled seafood dinner was disappointing for the price - a decent amount of haddock but two small bay scallops and a shrimp in a watery butter sauce coupled with the embarrassing sides. Based on my experience, this is indicative of most of the restaurants on the Hampton beach strip. For better seafood meals, look slightly inland to restaurants like Old Salt.

    The food came out fast, the service was welcoming and wonderful, and the vibe was just amazing! The appetizers were not as good as the service though. The nachos were hard, cold, and were very bland. Don't even talk about the guac. But the steamed lobster was fun to eat, and very delicious!

    Overcooked Mac and cheese moosh swimming in a puddle of butter

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    The view is nice, but the food and service are terrible. The only reason this place is in business is because of the location.

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    Food and service was great.. Came out fast and our waiter Tessa was amazing to us as well !

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    Food wasn't great. Pasta had way too much sauce. The lady who took us to our table didn't smile or even speak one word to us.

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    The service is incredible! Michelle handled our party of 9 perfectly. Amazing view of the Hampton beach stage.

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