The Kitchen - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

The Kitchen - A Hidden Gem in Portsmouth, NH

The Kitchen, located at 171 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH 03801, is a popular American restaurant that offers a unique dining experience with a cool and trendy vibe. With a great beer selection, sports on TV, and a comfortable atmosphere, it's the perfect spot for college students, families, groups, tourists, and anyone looking for a great meal in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Specializing in American cuisine, the Kitchen offers a variety of dishes to satisfy any craving. From comfort food to healthy options, there's something for everyone. They also provide catering services for events and parties.

Key Features & Services:

• Outdoor seating
• Delivery
• Onsite services
• Takeout
• Dine-in
• Fast service
• Great beer selection
• Sports
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Solo dining
• Wheelchair accessible entrance
• Wheelchair accessible restroom
• Wheelchair accessible seating
• Alcohol
• Beer
• Cocktails
• Coffee
• Comfort food
• Food
• Happy hour drinks
• Happy hour food
• Hard liquor
• Healthy options
• Quick bite
• Small plates
• Vegan options
• Vegetarian options
• Wine
• Brunch
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Catering
• Dessert
• Seating
• Bar onsite
• Gender-neutral restroom
• Restroom
• Wi-Fi
• Casual
• Cozy
• Trendy
• College students
• Family-friendly
• Groups
• LGBTQ+ friendly
• Transgender safe space
• Accepts reservations
• Credit cards
• Debit cards
• Good for kids
• High chairs
• Kids' menu
• Free street parking
• Paid street parking

The Kitchen is also proud to be a transgender safe space and welcomes people of all gender identities and expressions.

What People are Saying:

The Kitchen has received rave reviews from customers, with an impressive 733 reviews on Google My Business and an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. One satisfied customer raved, 'Five of us popped in to The Kitchen for dinner and it was exactly what we needed. No wait, cool vibe, and everything we ordered was interesting and tasted amazing I hadn’t been in a while and I’m reminded that downtown restaurants don’t need to be the default in Portsmouth - there are hidden gems just down the road. I left very satisfied and happy.'

With its diverse menu, welcoming atmosphere, and commitment to providing an exceptional dining experience, The Kitchen is a must-visit destination for anyone in the Portsmouth, NH area.

To learn more about The Kitchen or to make a reservation, visit their website at thekitchenportsmouth.com or call them at 33198630.

👍 Reviews of The Kitchen

Carole B.

5/5

Five of us popped in to The Kitchen for dinner and it was exactly what we needed. No wait, cool vibe, and everything we ordered was interesting and tasted amazing!! I hadn’t been in a while and I’m reminded that downtown restaurants don’t need to be the default in Portsmouth - there are hidden gems just down the road. I left very satisfied and happy. ❤️

Emma B.

5/5

i went here to celebrate my birthday and loved how everyone was able to find something they liked on the menu! overall such a diverse menu with great options for vegetarians as well. the spiced sweet potato veggie burger was amazing and the mango chutney was creative and a great touch!!

gabriel A.

4/5

Cool place to grab a quick bite bad great drinks. We ate dinner here, so the sun settled on the other side of the building, making it a very relaxing setting on their outdoor patio.
Food was super fresh but wish their handhelds came with fries or at least chips, rather than coleslaw.
I'm giving the Kitchen 4 stars for up to $16 for a burger that does not come with fries. It's almost a staple.
If you're hanging in Portsmouth, it is also kinda off the beaten path as well.

Jen

5/5

Excelent food and drinks. The ribs were delicious, the Brussels were crunchy and the honey mustard sauce perfect for dipping. I didn't try the spuds but my family said they were also tasty. The homemade bloody Mary was also on point. Great stop!

Ashley J.

5/5

Great service! Food was good. The Cuban and the potato wedges were fantastic. I would skip the Caesar wrap and get something on their hot menu next time. My first drink didn’t taste quite right and I was nervous to say something but they are so friendly I mentioned it and they made me a new one that was exactly what I was expecting. Really nice place to stop for an afternoon out!

happylioneatsprey

5/5

A cozy local restaurant that offers their unique take on classic American cuisine. They are located in a charming building with plenty of street parking available surrounding the establishment. For nicer weather, there is a side patio with tables shaded with umbrellas and their main dining area.
The selection of food is perfect for lunch or dinner and not overwhelming, plus they have a full bar. They serve plenty of local beer and cider, which is an excellent way to sample what the area has to offer. The majority of the menu is gluten-free, and they do offer gluten-free substitutions for sandwiches and pasta. The real highlight of the meal are their spudsters - mashed potatoes made into little conical shapes with a piping bag, probably frozen, and then deep fried. They have seasonings and sauces to choose from to create endless tasting combinations. Absolutely my new favorite appetizer, and I would come back just for these.
Everyone enjoyed their lunch and we were very happy we decided to stop. We will definitely be by again when in the area.

DKNH

5/5

The Kitchen Portsmouth catered a baby shower for our family. The food was incredible! Everyone raved about the wonderful food. Matt and the rest of the staff were so easy to work with for our event. We had a variety of sandwiches/wraps, several salads, plus chips and beverages. We would highly recommend The Kitchen! (We added the toothpick labels to make selections very clear for everybody.)

Brandon M.

2/5

A Bit of a mixed bag- The service was a really bad but it seemed they were short staffed, we waited 15 minutes just to be approached about ordering. We ordered everything app entrees and some water. We got our apps but never got our drinks until 20 mins later when we got our entrees. The burger was very unique but delicious. My wife got a salad which she really enjoyed. The food was overall really good but the service was just really bad this day. But we might have caught them on a really bad day.