The River House Restaurant

The River House Restaurant is a seafood restaurant Portsmouth located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (603) 431-2600

  • Website

    riverhouse53bow.com

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  • Type

    Seafood Restaurant

Address

53 Bow St Portsmouth , NH 03801 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 81


Keywords:

scenic views gluten-free food tall ships plate good for dates turkey panini tater tots great value beer Pabst Blue Ribbon coffee cake casual outdoor seating good for a quick meal lunch haddock dinner brunch food meats river good for special occasions
Youssra El Hawary

The food is so delicious and well made, very nice and friendly staff . Back deck on the river with a very nice view

Ken H

The Seafood chowder is to die for, if you come here you have to try it. The Seafood was good, but when they said fried, I did not expect a batter. However it was still good. Service was great!!

Evan Van Orden

You must get on their waiting list in person. But they will text you with a link where you can check on your status in the waiting list.

Lee Fulmer

Absolutely loved the seafood chowder and lobster roll . Phenomenal.

Ken Derouin

Tall Ships plate , of course the Seafood Chowder . Lobster BLT , the salmon and haddock sandwich !

Lee Fulmer

Crab cakes were to die for. Best I've ever had for sure. Delicious ????

Deanna DeLucia

Awesome views . Definitely ask to sit outside if you have the option. Seafood chowder is outstanding.

Mark Bond

Get the lobster roll . One of the best I have ever had. They stuff it full of lobster with very little mayonnaise ...Perfect.

Stephen Perle

The The Tall Ships Plate was great. I substituted a salad for the fries . The chowder and lobster roll were both great.

Ann Cummings

Great food and of course the views are outstanding!

Erika Serraes

The seafood chowder is life changing! Try the whole belly clams too, they're local and fresh everyday! Best view in town !

Michael Sigler

The sea chowder was great and the Haddock was delicious. Cecelia was friendly and provided great service.

Stephen Oates

Great views ! The chowder is top notch and I've never been disappointed with my meal.

Thomas Corona

Try the seafood chowder , is the best around the world, literally, they have awards because of it

Jesse Rollins

In the summer they have an outdoor sitting area with great views of the river and bridge .

Karissa

Start off with the chowder and get the Scallop Casserole for your meal. Orgasmic.

Jennifer Stitt

Definitely get the tall ship special and upsize from a cup to a bowl of their incredible chowder for $3 more. It truly is amazing.

M T-L

Cool that they have GF options ; not bad. Had calamari , it's was pretty good, not amazing. And a GF burger which was underwhelming. Came here because it was rated 9.0 but was more like a 6.5/7

A S

Try the seafood chowder and the baked stuffed haddock ????

Brian DeKoning

Stella Artois and PBR ($2.50) on tap . There is also an upper deck accessible through the restaurant inside.

Tim Shea

Great view of the river and harbor . Good food. Alert staff .

Kathryn Cartini

Try the New England Clam Chowder - #Creamy #Delicious #Award Winning

Daniel Tewfik

Lobster roll is spot on.

Ron Rutt

The seafood chowder is phenomenal and the view is pretty cool!

Larisa Grollemond

Downstairs dock has the better views . Crispy haddock sandwich and classic clam chowder !

Evan Van Orden

They text when your table is ready and you can check a website for updated wait list

Sydney Pearson

Great seafood chowder and lots of gluten free options !

Earl Cook

Great gluten free options

Marlena Cahill????

The lobster mac and cheese was delicious.

Jim Lee

Get a seat on the deck and enjoy the spectacular harbor views .

Andrea Ducas

Upstairs table at French door window is the best; enjoyed the black bean veggie burger .

Eric Lindstrom

Pricy & the "raw sushi grade" tuna was grey/old. Burgers : huge but seemed mechanically formed, not handmade . Pretty good beer select . Good view . Go for drinks. Waitress was good. But, Skip it.

Healthy in the Kitchen

Great selection of Gluten-Free Beer ! Green's Discovery Amber is my favorite.

Stephen Perle

The lobster roll and seafood chowder we're great.

Ryan T

Poor service however large plates of food at reasonable prices. Try the chicken tenders with the garlic sauce . Yum!

Matt Hannan

Corrine is an awesome bartender . So friendly and just try to stump her.

Kendall Frost

Definitely going for the Small Ship plate- lobsta roll & seafood chowdah!

Mr p

Lobster roll with a view ????

Chris Cegielski

Seafood chowder is super tasty

C. Troy Mathis

Outstanding service and great place. BTW, lots of outlets under the windows in the event space upstairs. #Ports4sqday for the win.

Christy Grant

Seafood chowder is excellent

Liz R

Try the coffee cake and sit at the bar downstairs for a nice view

Bob Allen

Many gluten free options !

Chris Visinho

Best seafood chowder and lobster roll .

Jason Boucher

Sweet Potato Fries are great - make sure you get the side of sauce.

Matthew Dujets

All the reviews rave about the food, Crab cake was bland, no flavor. Lobster roll BLT in mayo , lobster was fresh and good but again no flavor, bland nothing to rave about. So disappointed

Joelle Roy Eldredge Salon Joelle

Great food & view

Blake McMillan

Get the chowder...so good. That pecan pie is no joke either.

Ryan Novosielski

The Wi-Fi password is 53bowstreet.

Geoff King

Try the "Tall Ship" lobster roll !

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