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Who Doesn't Love To Eat Out?
Bonta - Hampton
Located on Route 27, Bonta has a great menu, a wonderful ambiance and a really nice bar. Friendly atmosphere for such an upscale place. A bit pricey, but arent' you worth it? Live jazz on Sunday afternoons. www.bonta.net
Blue Sky On York Beach
Boston restauranteur Lydia Shire opened this gem in the heart of York. You will think you stepped in to NY or CA when you see it for the first time. Great food, great wine list and amazing atmosphere. Not to be missed. www.blueskyonyorkbeach.com
Green Monkey - Portsmouth
Sorta like Cheers but better---you can go alone and sit at the bar and know that someone will chat with you. The friendliest owner will greet you while her partner whips up an amazing meal. Limited menu breeds consistenly fabulous fare. Check out their signature martini list. www.thegreenmonkey.net
Anneke Jans - Kittery
Fabulous Bistro style restaurant in the heart of Kittery Foreside. Consistently good, great crowd, always busy and alive. Reminds me of Boston's North End restaurants the way the windows open onto the street in summer. Good wine list. www.annekejans.net
Jumpin Jays Fish Cafe - Portsmouth
In my opinion, you can't get better fish anywhere. My absolute favorite is the fisherman's stew. Amazing. Always busy, always good. www.jumpinjays.com
Pesce Blue - Portsmouth
Featuring Coastal Italian fare and great service with a Soho-like atmosphere, you'll love Pesce Blue. Outdoor dining in summer, so you can feel the pulse of Portsmouth while you dine. www.pesceblue.com
Flatbread Pizza Company - Portsmouth
Who doesn't like thin crust pizza baked in a wood fired oven? My personal favorite is the Portsmouth Community--I never tire of it. They also have a really fresh salad and don't forget to put goat cheese on it. A great company with great community values. www.theflatbreadcompany.com
Dos Amigos - Porsmouth & Dover, NH
Looking for a yummy burrito? Dos Amigos features great, inexpensive Mexican in an unpretentious atmosphere. Eat-in or take out. Made to order and very fresh. www.dosamigosburritos.com
Epoch Restaurant at The Exeter Inn
A complete renovation of the Exeter Inn and its restaurant were completed in 2008, creating Epoch Restaurant. Eat in the new bar or in the restaurant, whatever suits you. The food is consistently good and the atmosphere is great. www.theexeterinn.com/epoch_restaurant.cfm
Hermanos - Concord
Yes, I know Concord is not in the Seacoast, but I have been enjoying great Mexican and fabulous Margaritas (the secret is the fresh lime juice mix) at Hermanos for more than 20 years, so I had to mention this staple of my life. Always good, always fun and Scott is one of the best bartenders I've ever met. Worth the trip, but please, have a designated driver if you drink! www.hermanosmexican.com
