What A Crock

Pickup window for soup and grilled cheese~ Ate here several…read moretimes when I was in town. I will miss this place - everything I had was great!

We visited the Soupery before they closed for the season. It's a small takeout window with a few…read moresoups to choose from, and we got the New England corn chowder. The soup was great, but even better was their grilled cheese sandwich - a combination of gruyere, parmesan, and cheddar. Delicious on its own, and wonderful on the side of soup.

New England corn chowder

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Seacoast Soups

4.7(96 reviews)

7.4 mi

Most soups are good to very good, and reasonably priced. The chicken pot pie is excellent as is the…read morecornbread. One of our favorite places now.

First time here. The soups were outstanding! I had the spicy Thai. Place is very clean and staff is…read morefriendly. Will be back.

Chicken pad thai. Delish.

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Cure

4.5(738 reviews)

2.5 mi

•$$$

Many thanks to Yelp for helping us locate a fabulous place for our last evening in Portsmouth…read morebefore heading back to California. I love the vibe. It's pretty chill and classy at the same time. Our server dazzled us with his smile. We had a cocktail that we enjoyed very much. The mushroom melange on the grilled baguette was to die for. My friend and I shared the fried green tomatoes and they were perfection. My friend was quite pleased with her crab cakes that were cooked at the right amount of crispiness. I certainly will return when I visit Portsmouth again!

This was one of the best meals I've had in a while. The food, the service, and the ambiance were…read moreall excellent! It was our first time here. I loved the menu from the first look. A great selection of seafood apps, and a variety of meat options in the entree section (steak, chicken, lamb, short rib, duck) and a couple of vegetarian items. Something for everyone. It was a Tuesday night and pouring rain. We arrived without a reservation. It was very busy. The bar and restaurant were full. There were two side bar seats available which we happily took while we waited for a table. We had a delicious cosmo and a glass of prosecco while we waited. The server let us know our table was ready, and we did not need to settle our bar tab before going to the table. I love that! I find it inconvenient when restaurants ask people to do that. The server even took our sopping umbrellas and put them in the umbrella stand by the door for us. So nice! We tried 2 appetizers, the Caribbean Curry Mussels and the Seared Ahi Tuna. I can't decide which one I loved more. Both were fantastic. The broth the mussels were in was so flavorful, rich, salty, not spicy, coconut deliciousness. I wanted to eat it all like a soup. There was no bread served with the mussels to soak up the broth...which I would have loved, but not having it did save me some carbs. The seared tuna was absolute perfection. Very slightly seared and served with a well dressed seaweed salad and two sauces (coulis style ) a charred jalapeño aioli and a mango coulis. For dinner we shared the arugula salad with strawberries and goat cheese (although there was very little goat cheese) in a delicious poppy seed vinaigrette, and the miso Marinaded seared salmon with sticky rice and mango salsa. The salmon was fantastic...perfectly cooked, very flavorful, the sticky rice was so delicious and chewy, and the mango salsa added sweetness. I love that they split the salad into two dishes for us. I love when restaurants do this. It's a nice touch to acknowledge the server was listening the we intend to share, and to make it easier for us to do so. And we shared a bottle of Pinot Grigio. I will be back!

The side bar stools

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Espresso martini & a sazerac

Green Elephant

4.5(426 reviews)

2.3 mi

It's been in Portsmouth 11 years. A delightful vegetarian restaurant with a very different and…read moredelicious menu. We had the Siamese Dream Curry which is a soup...kinda. Yellow curry with coconut milk, plenty of fresh vegetables with added color( red peppers, whole green peas and tofu meat which added a lovely texture to the dish. Favors were soothing on a semi chilly afternoon. The dining area is well layout, meaning each table has it own space so you don't feel crowded. And the service staff are polite, engaging, welcoming and friendly. Your spirit leaves fulfilled. Enjoy!

We enjoyed a perfect dinner tonight at Green Elephant. The ambience, decor & vibe are excellent…read more(see photos). Our server was kind and well versed with the menu. The coconut curry with rice noodles was divine & my friend thoroughly enjoyed her pineapple fried rice. Paired nicely with an Australian Sauv. Blanc

Interior of restaurant.

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Drinks for two.

Cheese Louise

4.4(112 reviews)

2.4 mi

A fun visit to Cheese Louise for comfort food and fun. Oh, the environment is fun and casual. I…read moreenjoy the friendly staff and prompt service. Highly recommended. I got the monthly special with artichoke and cheddar... so yummy! I accompanied it with creamy tomato soup because grilled cheese and tomato soup go together, always! Yum!

Don't believe the hype. The food here is average at best, and honestly, you can easily make a far…read moresuperior grilled cheese at home. What I received looked nothing like the photos online. The meal was very expensive for what it was--served on very thin bread that wasn't properly browned or crispy. Plus, having to pay extra just for tomatoes felt like a nickel-and-dime move. While the menu choices look tempting, after my experience, I wouldn't waste money trying other high-end items like the lobster grilled cheese. The space inside is extremely tight, and the tables are squished so close together you feel crammed in. The restaurant was also kinda dirty, with crumbs scattered across the tables and floor. I actually had to clean off my own table before sitting down. The one bright spot was the service--the staff was good, friendly, and welcoming. Great staff, but between the lackluster, overpriced food and the dirty, cramped space, I left feeling honestly disappointed. Save your money and make your own at home.

Indoor view by our table

THE BACONATOR CRISPY BACON, CABOT CHEDDAR AND MUENSTER BLEND ON SOURDOUGH

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The Kitchen Eatery & Catering

4.2(291 reviews)

2.2 mi

Yum! Yum! Chicken salad!…read more Stopped here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon and the place had plenty of seating. We decided to dine in their nice patio area because it was such a nice day out. Everything on their menu looked delicious and I couldn't decide between a burger or a sandwich. The nice waiter recommended their chicken salad and since I was already looking at that sandwich it made my choice easier. My bf got their Cuban sandwich and since neither entrees came with fries we decided to share an order of their thick cut fries. They also have a variety of beers on tap and canned beverages. I went with one of their local draft dark beers and it was very good. When the food came out it looked very appetizing. Their house coleslaw was extra delicious and super crunchy. The chicken salad tasted great and it was very well seasoned and I really loved the big chunks of chicken! The Cuban sandwich was also very good from the one bite I stole from my boyfriend. And the fries were soooo good! I was a perfect lunch date!

Very eclectic place. Stopped here and didn't realize it was featured on the Diners, Drive- ins and…read moreDives show on Food Network. Food was great. The turkey was fresh turkey breast made in house. Hubby ordered the Turkey Rueben and I ordered the Turkey panini w/ chips.

A view by the counter. Cookbooks, jars of interesting stuff, salads, and even a few hats.

Great sandwich!

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518 Noodle Bar

4.6(53 reviews)

6.2 mi

Better than I remembered. We had an absolutely delightful dinner. My wife had the pork ramen and I…read morehad the veggie ramen. Both were exceptionally flavorful, but the real treat was the fried tofu skin appetizer. Next time we'll order two. Pretty little place with exceptionally courteous staff. It was a wonderful evening out.

My husband and I dine at the Noodle Bar about once a month. We love it! The food is consistently…read moredelicious and the service is excellent.

Dining room from the bar room

Dan Dan Mian Ramen

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Street

4.0(696 reviews)

1.9 mi

The Thai ribs are back! As they should be. Tender and loads of flavor! The fish taco was delicious…read moretoo. Great job!

Passing through Portsmouth on the way up the coast and I was looking for something that the various…read morecarnivores, veggie leaning, etc. in my family would like. We also tend to skew all over the place regarding the ethnicity of foods we like. I go for Asian foods and that's not my husband and son's preference. I happen to love street food from all countries as I know that is usually the best! What fun to have a place to try various types. This place was perfect for multiple reasons. Everything we had was tasty and satisfying. The decor was fun and the service was friendly. They both got lamb shawarma, my kid had it with fries. They were both very satisfied. I had a an Asian salad with a protein of Korean bbq beef... There were a number or different proteins offered. One of the ways I can tell if I like a restaurant if they have good salad dressing (imho most don't) and the salad dressing was delicious. A nice lemon vinaigrette. Will definitely stop by again on another one of our trips to see Grandma.

Bar area

Curry Fries: Five stars!!

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Yeah, it's in the back part of a strip mall. But worth it

Durbar Square Restaurant

4.7(534 reviews)

2.5 mi

Great customer service! Had a wonderful dinner here. Enjoyed the shrimp dish the best! There is an…read moreupstairs and a downstairs. Very unique flavors, glad to try this cuisine!

We wandered to this spot in Portsmouth's old town and enjoyed an assortment of momo (dumpling) that…read moreincluded lamb, boar, and paneer and spinach. All enjoyable with a great sauce accompaniment. Also enjoyed some curried - tofu and duck, spicy pickles and an assortment of yeti drinks (maximum ginger)

Decor and part of seating area

Basil chicken. $17? A+ taste with level 8/10heat. It was delicious.

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5 Thai Bistro

4.4(347 reviews)

2.5 mi

Dumplings are phenomenal! My husband also loves the spring rolls. And the Thai tea is yum-a-licious!read more

Ate here for lunch during Market Square Day in June and 5 Thai Bistro was a very welcome respite…read morefrom the extreme heat outside. Our party of 3 was seated immediately in this clean and attractive restaurant and we decided to share two entrees: Pineapple Fried Rice and Deluxe Pad Thai. Both were delicious and the portion size of the two plates was enough for all three of us to feel satisfied. For dessert we got the mango sticky rice which was also outstanding. Definitely recommend!

Inside

Side order of duck

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Noah Y.

15 years ago

This place is great! it's small so i checked not sure under "good for groups" because it's great if you go with a family but its obviously not a place for 10-20 people to walk in. the soups are AMAZING and the assortment changes frequently but only a bit, so there are always new choices but if you have a favorite soup it'll almost always be there. the salads, breads, and drinks that are served are also fantastic, it's overall a great place to go for individuals, small groups and families and i think i'd recommend it to everyone. I just realized though that i'm reviewing the what a crock in portsmouth which i didn't know existed, but the new one in durham is great. I hope that helps. :) read more

John E.

12 years ago

loved the soup! this is a ver y unique business for the area! enjoyed the soup and will be back!

Caitlin R.

7 years ago

Awesome soups and salads. I love the variety and quality of everything here.

Chris R.

15 years ago

Inexpensive, good food.

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