Restaurant at Smuttynose

I had the Braised Short Rib, and it was excellent. A couple of weeks ago I ordered it and it was also excellent, so we went back so I could have it again. Both times it was very tasty, moist and quite tender. The whipped potato was also really good. The place is very relaxed and the service was very good with a smile. I plan to go back again soon so I can enjoy the Braised Short Rib, the relaxed atmosphere and friendly service again.

We just had our son’s graduation party here !! Kayla and Chris were the bartenders and were amazing with the guests and kept everyone hydrated with some great conversation and jokes !! Everyone raved about the food (food truck guys rocked) and everything went seemlessly !!! So happy we chose this venue and would highly recommend for any party. We had about 80 people and for all the kids that came the open field (wiffle ball game was a hit) and the fire pit section was great too.

So sad what the management has done to this place. What was once a gem of a restaurant (HOW could you discontinue the best chicken tenders in the region and the Finest Kind dipping sauce) and beer destination on the Seacoast is a now another no-identity menu with tasteless food and flat forgetful beer. Drink: Our beer and seltzer flight tasted like every tap had gone off and syrups had expired. No carbonation and disgusting frat beer in a cup. I remember old Smuttynose as fun sours and flavorful IPAs :-( Food: can’t recommend anything. Cuban sandwich was the worst we’ve ever had. Short rib bolognese tasted like nursing home slop in desperate need of salt and seasoning. Brussel sprouts were tossed in watered down syrup. Kids mac and cheese “meal” came with nothing else despite the menu saying it came with side, drink, and ice cream. Despite the place being dead on a Saturday night, the service was terrible. Really hope more investment goes into better ingredients, flavor profiles and culinary staff. I miss the old Smuttynose!