Portsmouth -- restaurant and antique store recommendations (Dover, Northwood: house, restaurants) - New Hampshire (NH) - City-Data Forum

DawnMTL · 07-14-2009, 08:03 AM

Hi everyone!

My husband and I are coming to Portsmouth this weekend (from CT) to spend a couple of days eating and shopping and relaxing and sight-seeing.

The most important thing on our to-do list is EAT LOBSTER (and lots of it).

Also, we'd like to check out some antique shops.

So:

Any must-go-to restaurants to get our fill of lobster? I saw BG's Boat House online. Is it any good? What place(s) do you recommend?
Is there anywhere that has a concentration of antique shops, like a street or two in particular? If so, please let us know.

Thanks! We're so looking forward to spending some time in Portsmouth -- we've heard only wonderful things about it.

Dawn

sgthoskins · 07-14-2009, 08:27 AM

Can't help you with the lobster, but this place is a MUST for breakfast.

The Friendly Toast

Pawporri · 07-14-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DandJ

Hi everyone!

My husband and I are coming to Portsmouth this weekend (from CT) to spend a couple of days eating and shopping and relaxing and sight-seeing.

The most important thing on our to-do list is EAT LOBSTER (and lots of it).

Also, we'd like to check out some antique shops.

So:

Any must-go-to restaurants to get our fill of lobster? I saw BG's Boat House online. Is it any good? What place(s) do you recommend?
Is there anywhere that has a concentration of antique shops, like a street or two in particular? If so, please let us know.

Thanks! We're so looking forward to spending some time in Portsmouth -- we've heard only wonderful things about it.

Dawn

You also could go over the bridge to Maine and visit Ogunquit, a short trip that has tons of shopping and Antiques.......

Ken E · 07-14-2009, 08:56 AM

Newick's on Dover Point would be good for the lobster. Then head up to RT 4 in Northwood to "Antique Ally". Lots of antique shops.

DawnMTL · 07-14-2009, 11:34 AM

sgthoskins -- Oh my gosh! I'm not even a fan of breakfast but I looked at their menu and... well, I'm hungry NOW! Thank you so much. We're definitely going to be there on Sunday.

Pawporri -- Ah! We were going to save Maine for a separate getaway and now you're tempting me to cross that darn bridge.

Ken E -- Thanks for the restaurant rec., and thank you soooo much pointing us towards a place with a bunch of antique shops. Perfect!

Thanks everyone! Reps all around!

minibrings · 07-14-2009, 05:18 PM

Have you gone to chowhound.com and clicked on New England. Its a foodie web site and there you will find many recommendations (as well) for dining.

DawnMTL · 07-14-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by minibrings

Have you gone to chowhound.com and clicked on New England. Its a foodie web site and there you will find many recommendations (as well) for dining.

I spend all day every day on my laptop, yet that didn't even occur to me. I must be more tired than I even thought. Thanks for the reminder, minibrings. Much appreciated. I'll check it out now.

DawnMTL · 07-19-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sgthoskins

Can't help you with the lobster, but this place is a MUST for breakfast.

The Friendly Toast

Oh wow!!!! We didn't make it there for breakfast, but we went for lunch today because, after looking at their menu online, I couldn't get my mind off the fish burrito. The place is fabulous, funky, and delicious!!!!

Great job on this recommendation!!!!

sgthoskins · 07-20-2009, 08:50 AM

I am very happy you enjoyed it.

fishnfool · 07-20-2009, 10:24 AM

The Toast is a weekly visit for me.....ate there last night....