Thanksgiving
Celebrate a New England Thanksgiving
Give thanks in Portsmouth and the Seacoast by visiting one of our recommended establishments for a special Thanksgiving meal. See other holiday-time deals and recommendations below!
Join Cornerstone Pizza & Gather NH in providing 20, 000 meals. On Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. Cornerstone will host a special event for Gather to raise funds and awareness about hunger in the community and how our neighbors can help.
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Ashworth by the Sea
This bountiful Thanksgiving buffet starts at 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and takes place in their newly renovated grand ballroom. Featuring traditional favorites, a chef-attended carving station and a decadent display of various desserts. Adults $36.95, Children 4 to 12, $17.95 and children 4 and under free.
CR's The Restaurant
CR’s will be serving an à la carte menu from 12:00–5 p.m.
See a sample menu
Actual menu will be posted the week of November 10.
Call to make your reservation for parties up to 12 people.
Dolphin Striker
Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 28 from 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm and enjoy a 3 course meal for $29.95.
Epoch at The Exeter Inn
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Epoch Restaurant with a delicious buffet featuring all of your holiday favorites and a chef attended carving station. Adults $49.99; Children 12 and under $14.99. 11am – 5pm
Library Restaurant
Traditional roast turkey dinner with sausage, wanut, and apple stuffing and all the fixings. Also offering a modified regular menu with steaks nd chops and seafood including prime rib.
(603) 431-5202
The Oar House
The prix fixe dinner is $42 per person with a child’s portion for $15 for kids 10 and under. Dishes include their famous clam and corn chowder, prime rib or even a steamed lobster as well as traditional turkey dinner all in a space with classic ambience with historic charm.
(603) 436-4025
Ore Nell's BBQ
Just set the table and let Ore Nell’s do the work! Order the Oak Smoked Turkey package and pick up ahead of time or day of.
Cold pick up: 11/26 + 11/27
Day of pick up: 11/28 between 9 AM and 12 PM.
See the menu here.
Roundabout Diner & Lounge
Open Thanksgiving Day November 28, 2019 from 12pm – 4pm.
Call to reserve your spot. Diner opens with full menu at 5:30 am.
RiRa Irish Pub
Open Thanksgiving Eve 11 am – 1 am
Closed Thanksgiving Day
Click here for details
The Sheraton Portsmouth, Two-Fifty Market
Enjoy a buffet in the Grand Ballroom at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. for $39 for adults and $19 for children under 12. The Pre Fixe Thanksgiving menu is served from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at $35 for adults and $15 for kids under 12. There’s a choice of app, entree and dessert including their clam chowder carved turkey dinner and a rib eye.
(603) 431-2300
Shearwater at Stage Neck Inn
Open Thursday, November 28, 2019 for a Thanksgiving Feast. Now accepting reservations, please call the restaurant.
$47.95 per person
Click to view Buffet Menu
Limited Seating Reservations are a must!
The River House
The River House will not be open for Thanksgiving day, but will be taking pre-orders for quarts or gallons of chowder to go. Call to add this delicious appetizer to your meal at home.
(603) 431-2600
Tuscan Kitchen - Portsmouth
Get a whole roasted turkey dinner with Italian influenced fixings for $175, which includes a bottle of wine. Serves 6 to 8 people.
(603) 570-3610
Three Chimneys Inn
Serving dinner from 12pm – 4pm with a special Thanksgiving Menu. Call to make a reservation.
The Clipper Tavern
Opening at 9 am for $5 Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s. Plus breakfast sandwiches.
The Wentworth by the Sea and SALT Kitchen & Bar
Enjoy up to 10% off + a Thanksgiving dinner for two prepared by SALT’s award winning chefs.
Wentworth by the Sea in New Castle, NH invites you to spend your Thanksgiving weekend with them at their New Hampshire resort.
Thanksgiving Package Includes:
• Up to 10% off
• Deluxe hotel accommodations for two from November 27 – 30
• Three-course prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner for two in SALT Kitchen & Bar on November 28 from 1pm -10pm
Visit their website or call for more information or to make reservations!
The Wilder
Enjoy a Thanksgiving Benedict for brunch or a Thanksgiving Burger. New winter drink menu features all things warming, spiced and comforting. Waissal, Pitchers of spiced rum cocktails, pumpkin painkillers and more!
(603) 319-6878
York Harbor Inn
Offering two great options for your Thanksgiving celebration! Enjoy a buffet served in the 1637 dining room and Yorkshire Ballroom, or choose a three course meal, with dessert buffet served in the pub.
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3s Artspace
On Small Biz Saturday, enjoy an improv show with Dorks in Dungeons kicking off their 8th season!
Dorks in Dungeons: Season 8 Episode 1
Saturday, November 30
Doors 7:30pm / Show 8pm
$12 (Pay what you can at the door)
This is a seated event.
Dorks in Dungeons follows the story of a fantastical courier troop, the Special Parcel Service of Continentia, as they struggle to make heroic mail deliveries in the face of grave danger and their own incompetence. Their success or failure is determined by the roll of a 20-sided die–reminiscent of role playing games like Dungeons & Dragons–and every audience member has a chance to change the story according to their whim.
(603) 766-3330
Board & Brush
Offering several workshops for families to get together and get creative during Thanksgiving week. Our gallery of 400+ design options includes many Thanksgiving projects. View the full gallery and calendar of events!
(603) 373-8122
Drag Haus - Dragsgiving
The Best Kings and Queens on the Seacoast
The Red Light Series, The Rep’s adult alternative programming brings together Cirque, Theatre, Vaudeville, Dance, Drag, Fashion, Burlesque, Live Visual Arts, Technological Innovations and Puppets, to create a fully immersive sight and sound smorgasbord.
Viewer discretion is advised, may contain: Strong language, nudity, or suggestive themes.
(603) 433-4472
Strawbery Banke Museum
300 YEARS OF THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS — 90 MINUTE GUIDED TOURS
Saturdays & Sundays, November 2 – December 1, 2019 — plus Fri. Nov. 29th!
10 am – 2 pm (Last 90-minute tour begins at 2 pm)
November visitors to Portsmouth can trace the evolution of Thanksgiving from the Puritans’ holy day of thanks to today’s family feast and homecoming at Strawbery Banke Museum, the 10-acre outdoor living history museum.
This 90-minute, fast-paced, multi-sensory program, explains how Thanksgiving transcended time, place and culture to become the uniquely American holiday celebrated today. Participants in the tour meet costumed roleplayers, create a harvest craft, and explore homes from three centuries. In small groups guided by a museum educator, find the common themes of this holiday over three hundred years: charity, survival, gratitude, national identity, and the celebration of family and community.
Guided tours are offered on the hour, last 90-min tour starts at 2:00 pm. Tour is recommended for ages 5+.
(603) 433-1100
The Music Hall
Be the first to see the Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall’s production of Annie! Previews shows are happening Wednesday, Nov. 27 and Friday Nov. 29, leading up to Opening Night at 7:30pm on Friday! Featuring Broadway actors and dancers, Annie is heartwarming and hilarious. Sally Struthers’ show-stealing Miss Hannigan is back in a production that will knock your socks off. Bring Annie home for the holidays!
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The Hotel Portsmouth
Fall is the perfect time to escape to Portsmouth! The crowds have gone and the cooler temperatures mean cozying up in your room or the relaxing common spaces and strolling through the stunning city streets, enjoying all the colors of the season. They’re offering 15% off midweek stays from now through December 1, 2019!
Available midweek (Sunday-Thursday) from September 9-December 1, 2019. Call The Hotel Portsmouth For more details and to book!
The Water Street Inn
Offering 15% off 2 night stays now through November at both The Sailmaker’s House and The Water Street Inn.
Discount is automatically applied when guests book direct on our website for two nights during November 2019.
York Harbor Inn
Offering two great options for your Thanksgiving celebration!
Join them for a buffet, served in their 1637 dining room and Yorkshire Ballroom, or choose a 3 course meal, with dessert buffet served in their Ships Cellar Pub! Call to make your reservation!
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