If I lived in Portsmouth, Dwyer's would definitely be one of my go to places. Just off the main…read morestreet, this Irish Pub is welcoming, has a great draft selection, and great food. We visited on Friday night and sat at a table as the bar seating was pretty packed. Crowd was pretty chill - a mixture of people in their 20's having drinks & apps, and then older couples/families enjoying dinner. We were happy to see Smithwicks on the draft menu, and we also got a Downeast cider with a caramel/cinnamon rim. We ordered the house made mozzarella sticks, which were ginormous, crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and all around delicious. We all opted with different types of burgers - sliders, fried chicken, and a pub burger. All were served with fries and were perfectly cooked. The coating on my fried chicken was crispy and flavorful. Service was awesome - our glasses were never left empty! Best of all, Dwyers has a free jukebox packed with favorites. Looking forward to coming back on our next visit to Portsmouth - we'll definitely be trying the deviled eggs, wings, and fried oreos!

Super fun place with a Celtic session on the weekend, but my experience with the obese female…read morebartender was beyond inappropriate. After spending aprox $250 on drinks we were asked to leave our table before we were done because there were other people waiting for tables. I understand that it's a busy St. Paddy's weekend and they need to turn tables over and make $ but it was quite jarring and rude AND we were getting ready to order food. I enjoy this place but i won't be returning. If you want average food and drinks, which is forgivable because of the fun music, and would like to be treated like crap on a Saturday afternoon, Dwyers is the place for you.

The service was good. The food not so much. We got two burgers medium and they were not. They were…read moreoverdone and honestly they tasted like frozen burgers then microwaved. The place needs a revamp, ambiance is old and needs help. But I guess for a tavern this is the way it goes. At least take the artificial Christmas greenery over the bar down and store it after the holidays so it doesn't get so dusty and greasy. The place needs a deep clean. It used to be a good place for a bite but it's not a place I'd go anytime soon.

Pretty good food (Albeit a bit high in pricing) and nice wait staff. Took a while for the food to…read morebe ready though; my friend's food was burnt

Not the biggest selection of drinks, so, if you're simple, it's fine. The menu is diverse, there's…read moreenough for even the pickiest of eaters. It's small, yet crowded, which speaks to the food and popularity of this downtown bar. And it's accessible, even if the the majority of tables are not. Service is ok, but for a small place it's to be expected. The food selection is ok, but nothing to go writing to mom about. You come for the atmosphere and the company, not the plethora of food options. I ordered the clam chowder just to wash down the alcohol.

I have to say I LOVED the old RH set up when next door use to be part of this bar. I would come…read morehere all the time in my 20's. I had a favorite sandwich back then it was a turkey club. Not sure if they make it anymore?? This unfortunately isn't a bar I frequent when I'm home in Portsmouth visiting. Their new set-up is very small. I'm not sure how their food is anymore? I stopped in here on 12/26/2025 to grab a quick drink. I grabbed a seat @ the bar & don't have to wait long to order my drink. Male bartender was nice. He made me a yummy Stoli Blueberry vodka with soda water with lemon. He even gave me a lemon when most bartenders give me a lime when I ask for a lemon so that was nice, he listed & paid attention...thank you! I loved the glass it came in (see pic). I loved this cute winter snowman decoration in their kitchen window. They always had yummy Jell-O shots. I will have to come in here again for some food & see what they're serving these days. But I sure do miss their old set up.

First time at this gluten-free "hidden gem" in Seabrook. We live in the Hampton area and my wife is…read moregluten-free. Having a place with dedicated GF fryers and a variety of options is amazing! The bartender/waitress (Erin) was excellent and she thought of everything. It's a traditional pub with sports memorabilia and TVs. Wouldn't expect a GF restaurant to feel like a sports bar, it's really the best of both worlds. We will definitely be back.

Did takeout. Smashburger was supposed to be on a roll. it came on white bread. there is more meat…read moreon a McDonald's hamburger than on this! Buffalo wings - only got 4 and no blue cheese even though they asked. Very disappointing. Waste of money.

Love love love this little bar!!! Ally and Jaime are great!! We are always greeted with a smile !!…read moreThey have delicious drinks and the vibe is awesome!!! We cant wait to get back to the beach!!!

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Visiting my sister, she took me here to help me (celebrate?) (commemorate?) (mourn?) (come to grips…read morewith?) my 65th birthday. Located in an historic storefront and waterfront building, the Sea Dog has a classic seacoast vibe. Part of a New England chain I would love to further explore, this location is considered a "go to" for lunch or drinks. I am told the outside dining area is awesome. It was cold and snow-covered, so I could only look out the windows. Naturally, I got a burger and fries, which was phenomenal. The service was quick and friendly. Since it was my sister's treat, I didn't notice the prices. I MUST return when the weather is nice, so we can dine outside!

We tried Sea Dog with some friends for a lunch and had a good time. Pleasant hostess and waitress…read moreand comfortable dining room, there is a nice option for outdoor seating with a view of the river when weather cooperates. The menu is standard pub fare, and about what we expected. Friends enjoyed their meal, sandwiches and burgers were nice. I tried a french onion soup which was really average, as well as the bar pretzel (which turned out to be pretzel bites). I felt nothing exceeded my expectations. That said, overall a good choice when in Exeter.

Went here for a birthday. Everything was stunning. Great chicken tenders. Very tasty. Chicken…read moreCaesar salad. Was very good. Scott and Marcy are very friendly and the service was fantastic. We've gone here multiple times and love it every time. They made a birthday dessert for my daughter with brownies and ice cream - it was fantastic. Very warm and inviting atmosphere.

We've lived in Newmarket for 10 years and loved this place. The prices on the new winter menu truly…read moreare ridiculous. Beyond typical restaurant inflationary values. We will likely not come back. I really try not to use this as a place to complain about prices, but in this case, I have to make an exception. Upscale prices, casual atmosphere, your food is served on a tray. The butternut squash zupa was very good. The potato leek soup was bland, unimaginative and contained a couple of pieces of something that was like a bone. I'm sure it was a seasoning and he told us what it was but I'd never heard of it. My advice? Strain it out of the soup. The soup sizes are closer to a cup than a bowl. 2 soups no drink $25. $30 with a tip. I'm glad this place is hopping and does a good business but honestly, they've lost mine.

Great atmosphere and delicious food! It's as if a I walked into a small town business where…read moreeveryone knew each other. The bartender knew all the local customers coming in, there was a woman in the back hand shaping burger patties. At one point, one of the waitress brought in 3 big bags of tortillas. You can tell this establishment is a small, local business. The food was SO GOOD too. Honestly some of the best nachos I have ever had. They hand fry their own tortillas which meant the chips didn't get soggy. The clam chowder and mac n cheese tasted gourmet. And my partner said it was one of the best burgers he's ever had. Definitely a must go to spot if you are ever in Gloucester.

"The Best" burger on Cape Ann hands down. All the burgers are 1/2 pound of angus beef and served…read moreon various rolls from local Vigillios bakery. I really like the Barnyard Burger with bacon, pulled pork, cheese & fried egg. The French fries regular or sweet potato are great too. Friends had the chicken salad which was very good and another had the bar b que which tasty Randy the bartender makes a great drink and pours a good beer... she is the best in my book and Hope and Ashley have a good grip on that small kitchen Give it a try

This is now our favorite place to eat we ordered the Hummus Platter and Burnt Pork Ends with the…read morePeach Habanero Sauce as Appetizers and before it came out we also had ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders and Waffle Chicken and Bacon Sliders I don't even know where to start the Vibe was great the server staff was above stellar on top of everything fast informative everyone their should get a raise EVERYONE I didn't see one employee slacking okay back to the food the Hummus Platter was fresh and WAY bigger than expected and Burnt Pork Ends are a absolute must try my wife was worried the Peach Habanero Sauce was gonna be to spicy but the sweet off sets the spice completely The Nashville Hot Sliders definitely have a kick to them but that should be expected on any Nashville Hot Entree or Appetizer and it has the best Coleslaw I've ever had in my life on top of it The Chicken Bacon On Waffle Sliders were sweet and delicious and all the flavors blend well with each other and the bacon doesn't overwhelm it is perfectly crafted to perfection we got the Fried Dough Balls and Chocolate Moose Cake to Go and That's one of the Best Cakes I've ever taken a bite of the chocolate is sweet and everything with it is rich and creamy the Dough Balls come with chocolate sauce and maple syrup and those were perfection as well this is not just Portsmouth Gem this is a Gem for all of New England well deserved 5/5 Stars

Pretty average. We arrived just as trivia was finishing. Got seated near the door which was chilly…read morewhen it swung open. Server took forever to get to us, I don't think we were sat in her section. First beer I wanted they were out of. Had the quesadillas which were pretty overpriced and nothing to rave about. Salsa was terrible, sweet not spicy. The restaurant seemed to have good vibes. Street parking.

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