3 Best Restaurants for People Watching in Portsmouth

3 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Grill at Forty 1 North restaurant

1. The Grill at Forty 1 North

4.2

Awesome(2050)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Newport

Booked 2 times today

The Grill at Forty 1° North is a dockside restaurant designed to deliver a fresh, upscale dining and entertainment experience while providing a unique and serene respite from Newport’s bustling waterfront scene. The menu features grilled meats, seafood and raw bar, as well as organic and locally sourced selections. There is an open-air dining area, with individual tables and bar seating surrounding the covered Pavilion. Inviting waterside lounge seating creates a perfect setting to relax with cocktails and conversation. Indoors the Dining Room, Oval Bar and Lounge offer sweeping views of the Harbor in a casual yet elegant setting to enjoy timeless cocktails and our full menu.

2. Surf Club

4.5

Awesome(428)

Price: Moderate

• American • Newport

Booked 8 times today

Surf Club is an understated throwback to comfortable coolness. Located below the Newport Bay Club, Surf Club exudes natural wood tones with marble accents. The space is high-lighted by the over 150 year old posts and beams. We have become widely known for our brick oven Neapolitan-style pizza. Join us for a Pizza Class held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month!Reservations are for Inside Only for parties of 7 or more for the summer season!.

3. Smoke House

4.3

Awesome(133)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Newport

At Smoke House, dig in to rustic flavors tapped from backyard memories, boldly prepared to heat things up, and chilled, original drinks to cool you down. Or bring the Smoke House home with one of our crowd-pleasing catering packages!

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3 restaurants available nearby

1. The Grill at Forty 1 North

2. Surf Club

3. Smoke House

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