Portsmouth, New Hampshire Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a charming coastal city with a population of 22,488, known for its vibrant waterfront and historic downtown. While this picturesque locale boasts a rich array of dining options, it has also seen its share of closed down restaurants, with several establishments shutting down operations over the years. Explore our list of both permanently closed and temporarily closed venues to discover the stories behind these once-beloved spots and the culinary changes in our community.

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Martingale Wharf
99 Bow St
Portsmouth, NH
Status: Closed Down
Closed Date: 10/25/2025

Waterfront restaurant closing; new ownership incoming.

The Rosa Restaurant
70 State St
Portsmouth, NH
Status: Closed Down
Closed Date: 10/25/2025

Ownership transferring; menu revamp planned.

The Rosa Restaurant
70 State St
Portsmouth, NH
Status: Permanently Closed
Closed Date: 10/1/2025

After 30 years, the Pacific Northwest pizza chain closed six Washington restaurants.

Martingale Wharf
99 Bow St
Portsmouth, NH
Status: Permanently Closed
Closed Date: 10/1/2025

Closing after 6 years; thanked staff and loyal customers.

Shio Japanese Restaurant – Portsmouth – 2454 Lafayette Rd #6
2454 Lafayette Rd #6
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Status: Closed Permanently
British Beer Company – Portsmouth – 2 103 Hanover St, Portwalk Pl
2 103 Hanover St, Portwalk Pl
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Status: Closed Permanently
Wing-itz Portsmouth – Portsmouth – 2100 Lafayette Rd
2100 Lafayette Rd
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Status: Closed Permanently
Ruby Tuesday – Portsmouth – 1574 Woodbury Ave
1574 Woodbury Ave
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Status: Closed Permanently
Chef Huang‚Äôs Asian Fusion – Portsmouth – 2454 Lafayette Rd Suite 6
2454 Lafayette Rd Suite 6
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Status: Closed Permanently
Hearth Eatery & Bar – Portsmouth – 60 Penhallow St
60 Penhallow St
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Status: Closed Permanently
Portsmouth Book & Bar – Portsmouth – 40 Pleasant St
40 Pleasant St
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Status: Closed Permanently
QDOBA Mexican Eats – Portsmouth – 1600 Woodbury Ave Suite 2
1600 Woodbury Ave Suite 2
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Status: Closed Permanently
Rudi’s Portsmouth – Portsmouth – 20 High St
20 High St
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Status: Closed Permanently
Mombo – Portsmouth – 66 Marcy St
66 Marcy St
Portsmouth, NH 03802
Status: Closed Permanently
The Franklin – Portsmouth – 148 Fleet St
148 Fleet St
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Status: Closed Permanently
Mr. Mac’s Macaroni & Cheese – Portsmouth – 2600 Lafayette Rd
2600 Lafayette Rd
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Status: Closed Permanently
Luigi’s West End Pizzeria – Portsmouth – 801 Islington St
801 Islington St
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Status: Closed Permanently
Burger King – Portsmouth – 2255 Lafayette Rd
2255 Lafayette Rd
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Status: Closed Permanently
Fresh House – Portsmouth – 76 Congress Street
76 Congress Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Status: Closed Permanently
R√≠ R√° Irish Pub – Portsmouth – 22 Market Square
22 Market Square
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Status: Closed Permanently