The Puddle Dock

Name: The Puddle Dock
Address: 66 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, 03801-4650
Telephone: (603) 373-8192
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

677 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Located on the grounds of Strawbery Banke Museum in historic Portsmouth, New Hampshire, The Puddle Dock Restaurant proudly offers Modern Colonial feel and fare! Led by esteemed Executive Chef Derek Clough, the Puddle Dock Restaurant will take you back to Colonial America featuring English and American favorites, then snap you back to the present with our modern twists.

Chef Derek takes great pride in growing a lot of our vegetables, foraging our mushrooms, and presenting beauty for your palate. His care is evidence in some of our best-loved dishes, Yorkshire Pudding, Portuguese Salted Cod, Pan-Roasted Duck Breast, and our signature Hoe Cake. Be sure to save room for dessert! All our desserts are made in house - Cinnamon Rum Breading, Dark Chocolate Pudding, and Posset are among the favorites!

Enjoy the ambience of our historic exposed beam building, once a general store offering penny candy, or enjoy our front and rear patios for dinner in the open air.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(603) 373-8192
Website
http://www.thepuddledock.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Derek Clough

Location
66 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4650
Neighborhood
Portsmouth
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 677 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Hampshire
Best Overall
New Hampshire
Best Ambiance
New Hampshire
Great for fine wines
New Hampshire
Romantic
New Hampshire
American
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
Best Overall
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
Best Service
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
Best Ambiance
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
Great for fine wines
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
Romantic
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
American

677 Reviews

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manger123
New York City
322 reviews
vip
5.0
322 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Acoustics are not good. We were upstairs. And we couldn’t hear each other but couldn’t not hear what loud mouthed folks were saying next to us. But food was over the top and service was excellent.
The Puddle DockResponded 1 day ago
Hello manger123, Thank you for taking the time to review The Puddle Dock. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our service excellent. We apologize for the noise issue you experienced, and we appreciate your understanding. We'll certainly look into this to ensure a more comfortable atmosphere for our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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Dexterprime
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service! Will definitely be coming back again!
The Puddle DockResponded 1 day ago
Hey Dexterprime, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to The Puddle Dock! It's wonderful to know that our food and service met your expectations. We always strive to provide the best for our guests and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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KellyL
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service. Unique and very yummy food choices, I loved every bite! The service was top notch and the atmosphere is what you picture from an historic building/area in downtown Portsmouth. Walked across the street to beautiful Prescott Park after and got some great photos. I can't wait to go back again!
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CADW
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant is charming - the old colonial interior and view of Prescott Park were lovely, and the service was impeccable. On-site parking is a huge plus for downtown Portsmouth, but it was a little tricky to find a spot. The meal was one of the best I have ever had. Generous, but not oversized portions, and everything was absolutely delicious. We even had room for dessert, which was equally amazing.
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Shawn
Greater Boston
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful upscale tavern with their own twist on traditional English fare. The service is top notch; attentive and friendly. A nice variety of cocktails (Steve’s Opus was super!) and wine. We had a lovely dinner including sharable apps (Yorkshire pudding - yum!) salad, mains, and split a dessert. Two thumbs up and highly recommended.
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Mtarno
New York City
53 reviews
vip
4.0
53 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The menu was more than just “tavern” food…everything we had was terrific. The deviled eggs were unique and excellent. Ordered tea with dessert and was presented with a formal tea service for a great experience to end the meal.
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Housecall
Greater Boston
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and even better food. Waiter (Nate) was on the best we have ever had. Very informative, helpful, etc
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The menu is simple but all the food is perfectly cooked and accompanied. Their chowder in particular might be the best I've had.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was spot on. Welcome by staff was warm. Food was excellently prepared. Our third time there. We will return.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was top tier! We had the mussels to start, and our cocktails were divine. Shepard’s pie was generous size and delicious! A hidden gem of Portsmouth!
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FAQs

The Puddle Dock offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (603) 373-8192.

The Puddle Dock is rated 4.8 stars by 677 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

66 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4650

Additional information

Neighborhood
Portsmouth
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Derek Clough
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thepuddledock.com/
Phone number
(603) 373-8192

The Puddle Dock

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Yorkshire Pudding

Portsmouth Chowder

Camp Fire Mussels

Menu

What 677 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

Does The Puddle Dock offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Puddle Dock restaurant rated?

Is The Puddle Dock currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information