The River House

Casual seafood dining on the waterfront in Portsmouth, NH
Check out our award winning seafood chowder

09/02/2024

⛵️ SET SAIL ON A NEW CAREER ADVENTURE WITH US! 🗺

We're on the lookout 👀 for talented line cooks and dishwashers to join our crew here in the heart of Portsmouth 🏙

If you're passionate about great food 🍢 love the waterfront vibe 🌊 and want to be part of a crew that values hard work and fun 💪 we want to hear from you! 🔊

Apply online to become part of the - 🔗 in bio!

08/19/2024

🚨WE NEED YOUR HELP!🚨

You've got until 8/30 to cast your vote and help us claim victory for BEST CHOWDAH🍲🦞 + BEST WATERFRONT DINING🍽️🛥️ on the seacoast!

Voting is easy - follow the link 👉 https://seacoastonline.gannettcontests.com/2024-Best-of-the-Seacoast-Communitys-Choice-Awards/

TYIA for the vote - we owe you one! 😉




Seacoastonline.com

08/17/2024

Your first @ in the comments owes you a dinner date and a Tall Ship plate! 🚢

🦞 Maine lobster prepared warm or cold, served on a brioche roll
🍲 A cup of our 🏆AWARD WINNING🏆 seafood chowder
🥔 Hand-cut potato chips

Hungry yet? Yeah, we thought so. See you for that date night soon 😉

08/14/2024

It's been the perfect week for patio weather and sunset views 🌅

Come in and dine with us soon!

Sunset views from River House in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

📸: Karla DeVincent Photography \ u local

06/07/2024

Market square runners take a load off after the race and join us for a drink. We open our bar outside at 10AM just for you. Chef will put out light bites on us.

Photos from The River House's post 06/01/2024

We are chowder champs once again!!!! River House with help from Waterview Grill NH and Atlantic Grill defended our trophy at this years chowder fest. Thank you to all our restaurant friends who joined us and all our guests that continue to join us every year!!!!

05/16/2024

Thank you to one of our guests for this epic clam roll picture. Thanks Joan.

04/12/2024

Now Hiring!!!

04/08/2024

Everyone is excited the decks are open….. even the loons

03/26/2024

Being Petty rocking the house at Jimmy’s. Check out their full schedule at jimmysoncongress.com

03/17/2024

Greenest beer in town!!! One day a year!

03/07/2024

Join our team !!!! Apply today.

02/06/2024

Valentines week specials

Make your reservations today 603-431-2600

02/01/2024

“What did baby corn say to mama corn?” “ where is pop corn?”

Join us for a night of way better jokes than this, as we help support the chase home for children.

01/30/2024

Now taking reservations

01/16/2024

Don't let the snow stop you from having a good time. Join us at the bar for Raw Bar Happy Hour Monday - Friday 2PM-5PM

Photos from The River House's post 01/10/2024

We have dessert martinis on our mind today. Which do you prefer pistachio or crème brûlée? Both are featured on our drink menu this winter.

01/06/2024

The River House will be closed Sunday due to the storm.

Stock up on chowder tonight. It is much more fun than bread and water 😉

01/04/2024

Did you know River House is still open 7 days a week? Now taking reservations (winter season only)

Winter hours of operation:

Monday - Thursday 11AM -8:30PM
Friday & Saturday 11AM - 9:30PM
Sunday 11AM - 4PM

For reservations call 603-431-2600

12/26/2023

Happy to be one of the proud sponsors of labrie family skate. If you haven’t been check out this Portsmouth treasure.

Photos from The River House's post 12/01/2023

This is our 10th year partnering with The Chase Home with our giving tree!
Join us in gathering gifts to help children in our own neighborhoods this holiday season.

Don’t forget to check out our hot cocoa bar when you come in 😊☕️

11/14/2023

Time to put in those Thanksgiving orders!

Call the restaurant for cold quarts of our award-winning seafood chowder that you can bring and heat up for your celebrations.

All orders need to be picked up on Thanksgiving eve! 🦃

11/01/2023

Bringing home gold and silver in restaurant week cocktail competition. Perry from River House wins first place, Mario from Rio wins second.

Photos from Prescott Park Arts Festival's post 10/31/2023
10/13/2023

Funny things are happening on bow street!!! Get tickets while they last

Please join us for our 1st show of the 2nd season of comedy at Rio Tequila Cantina. this time to benefit the Cross Roads House!

Friday, October 13
Benefit for the Cross Roads House
Rio Tequila Cantina
Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/mvxn2t6x

09/25/2023

Head over to the Atlantic Grill this Saturday for their OKTOBERFEST!

09/08/2023

Setting up for the big weekend in Hampton!!! Checkout Rio Tequila Cantina page for a giveaway at 12pm.

Photos from Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club's post 06/07/2023
Photos from The River House's post 06/04/2023

That's a wrap on Chowder Fest 2023!!! We are happy to announce we have retained our title as the "Peoples Champs" for the 8th year in a row. The Golden Ladle will return to its post at the River House for another year. Thank you to our Chefs and incredible crew that worked so hard to bring home another championship. 🏆🥇🏆🥇🏆🥇

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Back to school got you stressed? 🍎📏😩Don't worry, we've got you - our deck is the perfect place to decompress! 🔆🦞☺️Best o...
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Everyone is excited the decks are open….. even the loons
Being Petty rocking the house at Jimmy’s. Check out their full schedule at jimmysoncongress.com
Greenest beer in town!!! One day a year!
Looking like a rainy day today…   Come warm up with our hot cocoa bar! Hot cocoa, mulled cider, eggnog, and plenty of to...
Gettin jiggy with it at last nights staff appreciation party. Thank you to the best staff!!! For a great summer season. ...
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Half Frose, half sangria, whole lot of fun
You know we are getting close when the Thomas Laighton takes the winter wrap off and shoves off!!!

Address


53 Bow Street
Portsmouth, NH
03801

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

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