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Cure Restaurant, Portsmouth, NH
Cure Restaurant, Portsmouth, NH
Cure Restaurant, Portsmouth, NH
Cure Restaurant, Portsmouth, NH
Cure Restaurant, Portsmouth, NH

Cure Restaurant

4.8 (1410)
$31 to $50
American
189 State St, Portsmouth, NH 03801

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Cure is located at the corner of State and Penhallow Streets in historic downtown Portsmouth, NH. We are within walking distance of Prescott Park, Strawberry Bank, Seacoast Repertory Theatre and Portsmouth Music Hall.
Our restaurant offers American Bistro cuisine, in a fine dining environment, at affordable prices. Cure is a great place for friends to meet, business functions, and romantic dining .

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Julie Cutting
  • Neighborhood
    Portsmouth
  • Cross street
    Penhallow
  • Parking details
    Or if you can't find street parking the High-Hanover Parking Facility is available at<br />34 Hanover St, Portsmouth, NH. <br />We are located at 189 State street a short walk from the garage.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 1,410 people are saying

Cure Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Best Overall

  • New Hampshire

    Best Food

  • New Hampshire

    Best Service

  • New Hampshire

    Best Value

  • New Hampshire

    American

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Overall

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Food

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Service

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Value

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Romantic

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cure Restaurant in Portsmouth offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food," "wonderful service," and a "cozy atmosphere." Diners rave about their short ribs, duck dishes, and creative cocktails. The attentive staff, including standout servers like Kate, enhance the experience. Guests consistently highlight Cure as a "gem" and a must-visit spot.
1,410 Reviews
  1. Erica

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and drinks were outstanding but the server wasn’t very friendly. He wasn’t unpleasant, just didn’t reciprocate my attempts to engage which did effect our overall experience. I would try this restaurant again before I wrote it off as stuffy.

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  2. Janet

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I went to Cure for my birthday dinner. Many of my friends have had a wonderful experience there. It was a wonderful night; the service and food were excellent! We'll plan to return in the future.

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  3. Jeremy VIP

    Raleigh5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful experience. From the martinis through the fried green tomatoes , swordfish and veggie pasta, it was all tied together with outstanding service. Highly recommended

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  4. Stephan VIP

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Had swordfish and short ribs. Delicious! Cure is a gem.

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  5. Ken and Laurie

    New Hampshire1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was absolutely terrible. It seemed like someone dropped an entire salt shaker into my scallops. They were so salty I could hardly eat them. It was served with kale and roasted potatoes. The only thing edible were the potatoes. My husband’s steak was terrible and he never leaves his plate with food leftover but he did this night. We took nothing home. Even the mushroom appetizer was mediocre. On the other hand our waiter was wonderful. For $142 it was far from worth it and we will not go back.

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  6. Eliza

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered the patê, the lobster bisque, the bone marrow, the wedge salad, and the short ribs and everything was absolutely delicious The service was great, we didn’t wait for anything. The entire house slayed

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  7. Steven

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cure never disappoints! We were lucky to have Kate as our server; she knows the menu well and has fantastic customer service skills. My wife had the haddock special and I had the short rib dinner. The only negative was that two tables near us were particularly loud but you can’t blame the restaurant for that!

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  8. Jocelyne

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was referred to Cure by a friend and they did not disappoint! Sat at the bar and had great drinks, the short rib was amazing!

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  9. Karen

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
     Kate, our server is attentive, professional, and so sincerely friendly.  The food absolutely amazing. The atmosphere intimate yet uplifting.

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  10. Tracey

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding! Will be back for sure! The short rib was excellent and wonderful service!

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FAQs

Cure Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1410 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Cure Restaurant

189 State St, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Penhallow
  • Neighborhood
    Portsmouth
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Or if you can't find street parking the High-Hanover Parking Facility is available at<br />34 Hanover St, Portsmouth, NH. <br />We are located at 189 State street a short walk from the garage.
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Julie Cutting
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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