New Hampshire’s Best Seafood Restaurant Serves Fresh Cuisine in a Sleek Setting

It's no secret that we have a loud and proud foodie population here in New England, and with good reason. Our restaurant industry is killing it, and there's never a shortage of new establishments opening their doors to the public. You can never run out of places to visit for your next dining experience, especially in these parts.

Of course, the crème de la crème of New England's food scene is seafood. Our lobster is legendary. Our clam chowder? Unmatched. And the amazing restaurants ready to serve you the freshest catch of the day? Countless.

But of the expansive selection of seafood restaurants out there, which one is the best of the best in New Hampshire? 24/7 Tempo decided to find out, and assessed various lists, ratings, and reviews to come up with this list of the top seafood restaurants in each state. Their selection for New Hampshire is a Portsmouth staple that has served the community for over 20 years.

Jumpin' Jay's Fish Cafe in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Any and everyone on the Seacoast has surely driven by Jumpin' Jay's Fish Cafe, situated on the corner of Congress and Middle Streets just two blocks from Market Square.

A favorite spot amongst locals and tourists, Jumpin' Jay's is a "local foodie enclave serving refined seafood in a sleek restaurant setting." The fish arrive daily (courtesy of local fishermen), but exotic catches are available as well. On top of that, a seasonally changing menu means that there will always be something new for you and your loved ones to try.

24/7 Tempo also had positive things to say about the excellent cuisine at Jumpin' Jay's:

The house cocktails and superb wine list perfectly accent the diverse menu of raw bar fare, crispy appetizers, seafood pastas, and pan-seared daily catches. Customers love the scallops with lobster risotto and broccolini, haddock piccata, and New England clam chowder.

This seafood is undeniably the real deal. Don't believe us? See for yourself.

Did someone say sesame-crusted tuna?

And how could we say no to seafood fettuccini?

To learn more about New Hampshire's best seafood restaurant, click here. Reservations are also recommended, which you can book here.

Let's look at some other popular seafood restaurants in the Granite State.