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Best New Hampshire Seafood Restaurants

Nothing is more disappointing than going to an oceanfront restaurant, only to discover that the bland fish you're eating was frozen between being caught and being served to you. The best seafood is fresh, and prepared in such a way as to accent the natural flavors of the sea without overwhelming them. Presented in alphabetical order, here are the top seafood restaurants in New Hampshire.

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Blue Mermaid Island Grill

Caribbean

12/20

409 The Hill
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-427-2583

The islands come to New England in vibrant, festive cuisine. More...

Jumpin' Jay's Fish Café

Seafood

12/20

150 Congress St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-766-3474

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Raw, fresh and creatively prepared seafood is the focus of this hot-spot. More...

Newick’s Lobster House

Seafood

11/20

431 Dover Point Rd.
Dover, NH 03820
603-742-3205

Seafood galore in a classic New England setting. More...

Pesce Italian Kitchen & Bar

Italian

14/20

103 Congress St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-430-7766

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Down-home Italian cooking with hints of the mod in an updated setting. More...

Petey's Summertime Seafood & Bar

Seafood

11/20

1323 Ocean Blvd.
Rye, NH 03870
603-433-1937

Clam bakes, lobsters and more on the New Hampshire coast. More...

The Yard Seafood & Steak House

Seafood

11/20

1211 S. Mammoth Rd.
Manchester, NH 03109
603-623-3545

The Yard's casual, fun-loving energy sets the tone for a menu of classic New England fare with a French twist. More...

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