NYC Foodie in Portsmouth, NH for One Night...

[sarahnyc]

Where should I have dinner this Saturday? I've read through posts and gotten a few suggestions from people in the area:

Green Monkey
Black Trumpet
Anneke Jans
Brazo
Pesce Blue

Can anyone give me feedback on these places? We are looking for great food in a casually elegant atmosphere.

Thanks!!

[katefc]

what did you decide on? I think I would've voted for Anneke Jans -- I thought the value was higher there for the price, and the service is so friendly and helpful... they're both great for local ingredients prepared well, but I preferred Anneke Jans when I went a month or so ago, because of the frites and the excellent coffee and desserts.

[majik]

Anneke Jans is the best on the list. Great vibe, great service, great food. Don't miss the fried olives and the mussels!

[cepaulsen]

My top two would be Anneke Jans and Black Trumpet.... both are great!

[derekj]

If you have ever eaten Italian in NYC, you are not gonna like Pesce Blue - very mediocre, tourist oriented food. The only one from your list that I can say is above average is The Black Trumpet. I've never been disappointed there.
Have fun!

[MECove]

Green Monkey. Food excellent. Great service.

[PortNH]

Check out Gourmet Magazine (October) for article on Portsmouth restaurants.