OUR LOCAL RECOMMENDATIONS
BREAKFAST
The Islander Cafe
52 Main Street, New Castle
Petite cafe serving breakfast and lunch.
Common Roots
2203 Ocean Boulevard, Rye
Cafe, market, yoga and surfboard rentals.
The Friendly Toast
113 Congress Street, Portsmouth
Retro themed diner with extensive menu.
LUNCH
Kook’s Cafe (seasonal)
1191 Ocean Blvd, Rye
Serving tacos, bowls and smoothies across from Pirate’s Cove beach.
Great Island Eatery (seasonal)
116 Morgan's Way, New Castle
Casual, outdoor dining overlooking Wentworth Marina.
PARK’D
25 Sagamore Road, Rye
Eclectic eatery serving wraps, burritos, soups and salads.
BG’s Boat House (seasonal)
191 Wentworth Road, Portsmouth
Forty-six years of seafood served dockside. The margaritas here pack a punch.
The Ice House (seasonal)
112 Wentworth Road, Rye
Our go to for ice cream in Rye and New Castle.
The Hungry Lobster
919 Washington Road, Rye
Lobster rolls, sandwiches and soups.
DINNER
The Carriage House
2263 Ocean Boulevard, Rye
As Tina would say: Simply The Best. Our #1 pick for dining in Rye.
Surf Seafood
99 Bow Street, Portsmouth
Seafood and sushi with a waterfront view.
Ristorante Massimo
59 Penhallow Street, Portsmouth
Authentic Italian fare offered in a warm, romantic subterranean space.
Cava Tapas & Wine Bar
10 Commercial Alley, Portsmouth
A modern take on tapas.
Black Trumpet
29 Ceres Street, Portsmouth
For those seeking farm-to-table and foraged ingredients.
Cure
189 State Street, Portsmouth
Classic American cuisine featuring grilled meats and seafood.
Martingale Wharf
99 Bow Street, Portsmouth
American dining with the best waterfront view.
The Black Birch
2 Government Street, Kittery, ME
The finest comfort food around.
Pepperrell Cove
88 Pepperrell Road, Kittery Point, ME
A collection of fine dining eateries. Our fave is Frisbee’s Wharf for outdoor dining with a view.
beaches, parks & trails
Jenness State Beach
2280 Ocean Boulevard, Rye
Odiorne Point State Park
570 Ocean Boulevard, Rye
Rye Harbor State Park
1730 Ocean Boulevard, Rye
Wallis Sands State Beach and Park
1050 Ocean Boulevard, Rye
Little Harbor Loop Trail
375 Little Harbor Road, Portsmouth
Urban Forestry Center
45 Elwyn Road, Portsmouth
Sagamore Creek Headlands Incinerator Road, Portsmouth