oar house

longmanking

在一个风景秀丽的早上来这里来顿早午餐是最好不过了，海风吹拂的感觉再好不过了，不过要记得防晒！这里紧邻大西洋边，周边很美，不过谈起食物自然要价格相对高一点，早午餐的菜单相对简单一些，不过肯定要试试龙虾配了！

926chrisj926

Fantastic decor - love the old-world, colonial yet upscale atmosphere. Appropriate lighting; good beer and wine selection. Service started out very good; appetizers arrived quickly and fresh. However, the entrees were mediocre: Lobster overcooked, took a really long time to come out. (We joked that they had to run out to Market Basket to buy some). Mussels were "not right" - difficult to open (undercooked?, bad??). The good news is that without our complaining, the manager came out, apologized for the wait, and offered free desserts for all 6 of us. Nice offering. If not for some of the food, I'd have gone 5 stars.

Caustin9614

We found this place as we wandered around Portsmouth at lunchtime. The oysters on the half shell were good, although a little pricey. I would expect a better price than the same one I can find in a landlocked area that I traveled from. Atmosphere was nice on the deck across from the main building.

CAMBelden

The Oar House is what you would expect. Quaint little place on the ocean with kick butt food. Can't go wrong with the chowdah. Caesar salad had authentic dressing on it. None of these bottle dressing. Filet was perfectly seared in a mushroom demiglaze. Then to top it off you have to get the flourless chocolate cake. Great wine menu too.

golfer6666

Really cool atmosphere in old brick and timber restored building. Service was good and food was solid. One small point, too much dressing on 2 of 2 salads.

Dianew657

We found this place by accident . It is out of the way down a side street. We actually just followed the sound of the live music. They had an acoustic guitar player who was fabulous, the food was great and the staff was delightful. Very laid back and right on the water. Nice place to kick back and relax with dinner and drinks after a day of shopping.

RussellM398

My wife and I missed this gem our first time in Portsmouth. There are a few places you will pass getting here and it is sort of hidden on the water front. On the street side one would never know there is laid back pub and harbor side seating. Our food was prepared with lightning like speed. My steak tip special was perfectly cooked as ordered, incredibly tender and one of the best I have had. My wife loved her salmon entree and she eats salmon frequently. She even thought it may be the best she has had. Both came with fresh veggies and very tasty mashed potatoes. There are other options as well. The wait staff was mostly very young high school/college age and super well trained, almost as though they are naturals. We will be returning on our next trip.

Harpo330

We saw this place while walking the town, thought it would be good being on the water and fresh sea food, what a disappointment. We waited for a long time for service once we did get waited on things just got worse, the brother in law & I ordered the shrimp basket, I thought prepackaged food not what I expected. Wife had ceasar salad they forgot the dressing so I had to chase down waitress for it after she failed to bring it on our 2nd request, the only thing good was they knew we were not happy & removed some items from the bill, this was at the dockside maybe resturant in the building better. Not sure I would ever go back. They did say they did not think they would be that busy on a Monday and was understaffed. Try at your own risk, you've been warned.

RJS and Gale

We ate lunch at the outdoor deck after a harbor cruise. Looking over the harbor at the boat traffic on a sunny day was the only reason we were here. Food was average - Red Hook beer ok, prices reflected tourist trap.

JamesK190

A 16 dollar pizza, 3 glasses of wine and 1 beer... $58.00,,,,are you kidding me?? The service was good, but when I got the bill, I thought he gave me someone else's by mistake. I was going to go back and ask about it, but after reading of a similar situation, well, I'll never go back, period.

Homard1968

I arrived at 2:15, long after the lunch rush on a Tuesday. The dock was quiet and The few customers had been served or were sitting after their lunch. There were two waitresses and a server at the bar. They walked by me for 15 minutes as I waited to get a menu and place an order. In a non- busy restaurant, when people have clearly seen you waiting, 15-20 minutes is too long to wait for a menu. A zero in my book.

EarthTones3

2 disappointing experiences in one week. First ordered a "To Go" Greek Pizza - 16". When we got it it was 13" didn't have spinach like it said on the menu but did have ricotta cheese. We brought it back and they remade it. This time it was 14". Why advertise 16" if that's not what you actually make?Next went to the deck with family. Had a fried scallop "basket" for $16. It included 6 small scallops, french fries that were barely warm and tasted old and the driest, blandest cole slaw ever (actually inedible)Like the gentleman noted above I ordered a glass of wine, nothing special just a glass. When we got the bill I was really shocked to see the price was $9.50. Unbelievable. The Oar House better realize that Portsmouth has a ton of restaurants that are better and more reasonable with better food. Really a shame because they have a good location. So disappointing! Won't go back.

NewHampshirePeppie

I was surprised at the negative reviews. You must ask for John! He was so accommodating and kind and efficient and just phenomenal. The food was great and fresh and couldn't find one negative thing to say. Very cool old historic building. The scallops were to die for, perfectly prepared.I also came a few months ago for the dinner week and had the same wonderful experience so I'd encourage you to give the Oar House a try. Not to mention FREE convenient parking!I've been coming here for 25+ years and have yet to have a bad meal.

Zsebi

We had a less a relatively expensive and unenjoyable lunch there. The waiter was pushing drinks, probably to cover the quality of food.Waste of time and money

PhysicsLady

We sat on the pier by the tug boats and enjoyed the view of the bridge and the river. It got a little cool, and there are no heat lamps or blankets, so make sure to bring a sweater. We ordered a bottle of their less expensive wine, it was pretty bad. My husband ordered the steak medium rare, and it came out well done. I ordered the Mediterranean scallops, and they were OK. The view was nice.