Was in the area for work and needed to grab some dinner on the go. Decided to stop in and try this…read morespot based on reviews. Was super quick in getting my order complete, I placed my order 5 minutes down the road and only waited a few more upon arrival. Tried 1x grilled shrimp taco.... Was okay lacked flavor, did not have much avocado sauce, if any at all. Probably would not order again. My main plate was the barbacoa burrito (as a bowl) this was great. The meat was very tender and flavorful, and a nice portion of it. Only thing I'd say for this is there was not a whole lot to it besides the meat/tomato and lettuce. I added rice, there may have been less than a scoop and seemed to be missing some of the included toppings. Either way it was tasty, I would order again!

The worst food I ever had! Completely tasteless. They could barely shred the dried chicken let…read morealone season it. don't waste your money.

Guacamole no taste, green paste no seasoning Salsa ketchup…read morewith vinegar Onions so burnt it ruined the bland tacos Maybe I should have had Tequila before the meal.

I can't say enough great things about this spot! My friends and I were driving through Portsmouth…read moreand stopped off for lunch. The restaurant itself is super funky, with really cool interior, but we actually decided to eat outside. The patio area was great and the waitstaff made sure to check on us frequently. The highlight of this place is the menu. Great food and amazing drinks. I love how you can customize your tacos. Even better, the prices were quite reasonable. Everything tasted delicious. If I'm ever back in the area, I'd like to return!

La Carretta is the best, friendly staff, tasty food and strong drinks. Love how quickly the food…read morecomes out so I can get a quick lunch before going back to work

Visiting the area we chose La Carreta Restaurante Mexicano because it was rated the highest in…read morePortsmouth. As we were being seated, I noticed a group of Hispanic men eating, so I got excited that the food would be great. We were sorely disappointment, starting with the salsa served seemed to be out of a jar, it was not tasty nor spicy, it was more on the sweet side. The chips were just ok. I ordered the #12; tostada with shredded beef, chile relleno and beans. The shredded beef was plentiful but flavorless. The relleno was almost inedible, tough and flat. The beans served was like nothing I've seen, they were puréed and solid. The service was meh. Ambiance was fine with loud, lively music. This definitely a one and done.

Everything about this restaurant is great. From the friendly people to the fabulous burgers and…read moretruffle fries. Get the short rib burger. Can't recommend enough.

Found this family owned restaurant on Yelp and decided to give it a try. It's small, seating only…read more20 at most. They were busy with takeout orders the whole time I was there. The food was all excellent and a great price point. The burger was tasty and I enjoyed trying the poblano pepper rings for the first time. The highlight was the chocolate chip cookie ice cream Sandwich at the end. I love that they froze the cookie so it kept its form longer and made it possible to eat. Will definitely come back again.

Street is a long-time favorite that I have neglected to review. We came down to Portsmouth for a…read moreconcert and we wisely decided to go to Street! The decor is funky, fun, and welcoming with cool music playing in the background. Our server had a bunch of tables to take care of, but we never felt neglected and she was super cheerful, too. We shared the crispy rice cake with the added bonus of Mexican grilled cheese on top of it. My partner really enjoyed her bountiful and large Cobb Salad. I had the Porchetta sandwich which was tender and juicy and piping hot! Street is tucked in the back of a sorta strip mall, but it's worth your effort to find it!

Street is a really fun spot with a globally inspired menu that brings together flavors from all…read moreover the world. You'll find Greek, Korean, Mexican, and classic American pub favorites all in one place--yet everything feels thoughtful and well-executed rather than all over the map. The dishes we tried were very good, with the empanadas standing out as a clear favorite--crispy, flavorful, and generously filled. I'm already looking forward to going back so I can try their bánh mì sandwich, which caught my eye on the menu. On my last visit, I ordered the gyro along with the curry fries; both were solid choices, with the fries having an especially nice kick. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, and the staff delivers consistently friendly, attentive service. It's the kind of place where you can try something new every time you go and still walk away happy. I'll definitely be returning for another round. Bon appétit!

Everytime I go to Ore Nell's, I'm happy. I mean, what's not to love when it comes to barbecue?…read moreUnless you're vegetarian... If you're with a bigger group, definitely get the family plate to try a little bit of everything. You get four large sides, half a chicken, jalapeño cheddar sausage, brisket, pulled pork, and ribs. We got the Cole slaw, Mac and cheese, collard greens, and fries as a side. The Cole slaw was eh, but everything else was fantastic. And the meats of course are the stars of it all! But the mac and cheese? Oh wow that is so good. And the jalapeño cheddar cornbread is even better. Not dry at all--most yet crispy on the sides from the grill. But finishing it off with the German chocolate flourless cake is the best part at the end. So decadent... The service is always great when you go here. Every time I've been, I'm pleased with how fast everything is brought out. And it is always consistently delicious. It's crazy to think this is in Maine and not from somewhere known for BBQ. But I'm grateful it's close by!

Tried Ore Nell's Barbecue in Kittery, ME and wanted to share an honest review. Overall, a mixed…read moreexperience but still a good time. Total: $140.93 with tax Included: Family Cookout $89.99 plus $3 add on, extra 1/4 rack ribs $12, two sweet teas $7.50, banana pudding $8, apple cobbler $9, ice cream $1 Price felt high at first, but we split it between two people and had leftovers for another day or two Food breakdown Sides * Coleslaw was not for me. Vinegar based and pretty underwhelming 2/10 * Collard greens were decent but a bit salty 8/10 * Mac and cheese was fine but I do not get the hype 6/10 * Potato salad was lite and pretty decent, could use more flavor 7/10 * Pickles were surprisingly good even though they were sweet 9/10 Meats * Brisket was not my favorite but I am learning I may just not be a brisket person 3/10 * Pulled pork was dry and nothing special 2/10 * Sausage I did not try but was said to be a little spicy 0/10 * Ribs were mixed 8/10 * Appetizer ribs felt like a lower quality cut and were not great * Ribs with the main meal were actually very good, just slightly salty * Chicken was one of the best items. Great flavor and crispy skin but slightly dry 8/10 Other food notes * Only one barbecue sauce option which was just okay * Banana pudding was decent * Apple cobbler was enjoyed but charging $1 for ice cream feels unnecessary * Sweet tea was good but not standout Service * This was the biggest downside * We ran out of paper towels and were told we had napkins and wipes instead of being given more * Never really checked on or asked if we needed anything * Felt a bit dismissive and put a damper on the experience Overall Good if you are splitting and want leftovers, but some items were hit or miss and service could be better. Must order items for ribs however today's ribs were pretty salty and the chicken adding the barbecue sauce on kinda hid the salt, but I shouldn't have to do that.

My wife was visiting a friend near by and my brother in law recommended we go here for pizza…read more Well it was a good recommendation for many reasons. First one was that there is plenty of parking. And plenty of outdoor seating for when the weather allows that. When we first got in the hostess told me it would be about 10 minutes, but we were welcome to sit and look at the menu till they called us for the table. It was only a 5 minute wait and at first I was surprised we couldn't just be served at the large high table at the entrance where we were seated and waiting which looked like it was for several parties or even one large party, but even when we were leaving that table was empty so I guess they either save it for a very large party or just for people to sit at while they wait for their table like we did. Either way we didn't wait long so that didn't bother me as I thought it might at first. When we were seated, service was extremely fast, so fast that at first I thought they just want us out. :p but they are just that good. And our waitress brought me my soda without ice which many servers forget and would get me a refill before I was even done with the soda and even asked if we wanted water as soon as we sat and bright us some. When the food arrived (which as I mentioned was extremely fast even though the place was packed), everything was amazing. We started with shrimp and the Brie which were in the specials. Shrimp was fresh and you could really tell, and the Brie had a nice assortment of apple slices, almond slices, bread and cranberries making it feel like you were also having a healthy meal with your pizza and fried food :p. We had the truffle mushroom pizza and the only complaint my mother had was that it had onions and rocket which she didn't like on the pizza, but that was her fault for not reading it on the menu as we could have easily just asked for it not to have that. She just saw truffle, mushrooms and ricotta cheese and said im having that. Which was what I wanted too but I was ok with everything else too. Well we both enjoyed it and I even took the left over pizza to have for dinner later :). I don't live nearby, but it is a place I would recommend to others who go by there and when we come near here again I know where to go eat if I'm in the mood for pizza. The only complaint is that it was too loud for us, almost felt like a sports bar without the sports tvs playing everywhere, however they do have take out as well, so you do have that option too if you live nearby.

Made a pit stop here on our way to Portland. We'd come here years ago for just the bakery so wanted…read moreto check out the pizzeria after seeing so many great reviews. Plenty of lot parking so that's always a plus. We walked in on Friday for lunch and it was fairly full but we were seated quickly and orders taken. Very rustic ambience and service was quick. Unfortunately, the food was just ok and didn't knock my socks off. We ordered the Brussel sprouts, pork belly steam buns and the margherita pizza. Brussels were fried nicely but the ginger sesame sauce was very strong and I would probably preferred the sauce on the side. Pork belly buns were just ok as well. We were here for the pizza so were excited to try it - pizza unfortunately was just ok as well. Food is subjective and always based on preference so please take this review with a grain of salt - pizza was a bit doughier than I'd like - I prob should've asked for it to be well done if even possible and the sauce tasted heavy on the oregano - not something I'm a big fan of. All in all - not bad but not great. I just had such high expectations - maybe a different pizza might've changed my mind. But def don't skip out on going next door to try some samples and get some bread - the bread is amazingly delicious.

Overall a wonderful experience. I will definitely be back if I'm in the area…read more Staff was super friendly and loved talking to us. They were also very quick, and very professional. The burger was one of the juiciest most wonderful burger I've ever had. The menu selection was very good, and I was put in a predicament where I didn't know what to order because everything looked so fantastic. The price was a little on the high side, but great for what you get. The ambience is nice inside, and they also have outdoor seating.

One of the juiciest, tastiest burgers I've ever had! Next time I'll try the chicken sandwich.read more

We ordered a large pepperoni and mushroom pizza with three salads. The salads had a lot of…read moreingredients and a great dressing. The pizza had about eight slices and was a decent pizza for the area.

This place is a small pizza/sub shop that also serves ice cream. We ate in. We had the hard cider…read morebbq pizza and a chicken bacon ranch quesadilla with a couple cans of local beer. Everything was very good, large portions so we were able to bring the leftovers home. Lots of fun looking items on the menu. We will definitely be back for takeout.

We were back again ! This place is so consistently great ! The wait staff got us seated quickly &…read morewaited on us quickly. The were fun & friendly. We got several items. The crab rangoon dip was excellent. We had drinks that were very tasty and great. The lobster fries were very good (not great) but nice. We had a cottage salad. It was absolutely incredible with lots of low carb/high protein. We had a sushi roll that was just as great. We had to pass on dessert but having tried several in the last two visits, they are a no-brainer. We are giving Surf a 9.8 out of 10 ! Also, note, 3 visits were all similar experiences. Some of the prices are a little high (but all seafood is) BUT the service & flavor are sooo good and consistent, you have to try it.

Enjoy fresh seafood and cocktails with friends at one of Portsmouth's most beautiful views…read more We started with the red sangria, a light but it too sweet drink, and some delicious sushi - Wicked Tuna (spicy) and the California roll. The Korean BBQ scallops were everyone's favorite, cooked perfectly, and with a wonderful soy miso flavor that did not overwhelm the delicate seafood. The pan seared halibut was perfectly cooked and delicious as well, and went well with the Ken. Wright Cellars Pinot Noir. Finished with the blueberry crisp and chocolate raspberry cake. The blueberry first was so good - Rich deep flavor and one of the best desserts I've ever had - and I've been all over the world during the last 50 years. The raspberry cake was excellent too - a fresh raspberry flavor with hints of vanilla.