"What did my daughter want for lunch? Macaroni and Cheese 😋! Where did we just visit? Portsmouth Harbor Cruises! Who had an outdoor deck along the Piscataqua River literally next door? The Oar House 🏠! Did the Oar House have an associate out front who answered my question about the kid's menu? Yes 🙂‍↕️! We were 🪑 seated right ▶️ away. I ordered Haddock 🐟 Piccata with unsweetened iced tea with lemon 🍋. Delicious 😋! My daughter devoured her Macaroni and Cheese and asked for more. I tried a few of her Cavatelli mac and cheese and I could see 🙈 why she liked it. Great service! Nice view of the Piscataqua River, once the boat from next door 🚪 left. Pricey? Yep! But it is downtown and waterfront Portsmouth and we are dealing with inflation. The only issue was the WiFi did not work where we were. But we are a distance away from the indoor restaurant and we were warned it would probably not work. I am going to recommend a visit especially if you can get a seat 🪑 on the outdoor deck. A bar 🍻 is available there as well."

"The food was delicious, but I should have ordered two dinners. I was especially frustrated, as I asked the server "Will this fill me up?" and he replied that they have ample portions. I left here thinking "I am going to have to get a second dinner." It was not an ample portion, but it was priced as such. Service was a bit slow, and we were not there when they had a full dinner crowd."

"The restaurant had a very local vintage vibe to it. They had a good selection of cocktails and wines. The food was appetizing. Service was good. They had a wide variety of fish entrees and the fish was very fresh."

"Great food but the 6.6 Oz lobster roll was ridiculously priced at $62. But it was great. Update to review - after traveling on to Bar Harbor and eating several lobster rolls there, (we are doing lobster at every meal :) ) I would say that the roll I had at the Oar House was 4x better but at only 2x cost of the rolls we have had here in Bar Harbor. The $28 lobster rolls in Bar Harbor are just not cutting it compared to the Oar House."

"I had an amazing experience at this waterfront seafood spot. We sat outside on the deck, which made for a beautiful atmosphere to enjoy dinner. Our server, Rachel, was wonderful — she gave us personalized recommendations for both food and drinks, and everything she suggested was spot on. I started with a spicy margarita and a Great Rhythm IPA — both refreshing and balanced. For appetizers, we tried the crispy ribs (moist and sweet), the fried Brie (absolutely to die for), and the bacon-wrapped scallops, which were phenomenal — truly some of the best I’ve ever had. For my entrée, I ordered the Caribbean grilled swordfish. It was perfectly cooked, and the pairing of the risotto with a sweet-and-savory mango purée made each bite perfect. Between the incredible food, great vibe, and attentive service, this place is a standout in Portsmouth. Highly recommend whether you’re coming with a large group or planning a date night — you won’t be disappointed."