The Kitchen

The kitchen crafts one of the best Caesar salad wraps I've ever savored. Great housemade Caesar dressing. Good portion of chicken and the only Caesar salad wrap I've had with bacon on it, which enhanced the overall flavors.

However, I recommend this gem primarily on weekdays. I've ordered three times on a weekday and was impressed every time. Unfortunately, when I treated my wife on a weekend, the experience fell short. I discovered that it didn't taste like any of the other three times I've eaten it. Less chicken, more cheese, and much more bacon. It tasted like a bacon and cheese wrap with chicken on the side. It was incredibly disappointing.

It is beyond me why the wraps don't have croutons in them, even though the salad does and why the house slaw and a pickle on takeout orders is an up charge, even though dining in offers them as part of the price.

It baffles me why the wraps lack croutons, despite the salad including them. Additionally, including the house slaw and a pickle on takeout orders as an extra charge, while they are inclusive for dine-in patrons, raises questions.

Parking is a challenge, but it's all worth it on a weekday.

We were looking for a quick bite around 630pm on a Thursday evening. We stopped at one place in Rye and were turned away with our take out order. Lucky for us they turned us away or we wouldn't have found The Kitchen. I walked in to place an order to go and was quickly greeted by a very friendly crew. My husband waited in the car out front because we were getting takeout. I placed an order of a salad with chicken, a BLT and their potatoes. I was told it would be about 10 minutes. Everyone was so nice and friendly, I called my husband and told him to come on in and let's have a drink. He did and the bartender was wonderful. Very friendly, engaging and made us great drinks. It's a really nice place with good service and great drinks. The food was also really tasty with good portions. If we're ever in the area again, we are definitely going back.

Went here today after a search for good places to grab lunch and I was pleasantly surprised. I had the brisket grilled cheese and it was amazing. I didn’t take any pictures of it because by the time I realized it I had finished. If your in town you have to come and grab a bite to eat here.

Went for lunch- ate outside. Nice patio, right on islington but you don’t hear any noise. Great service - excellent food. Some parking on the street - within walking of several pay lots-worth the walk. Great selection of summertime cocktails.

Dinner was really good. My wife and I shared the lamb burger and the short rib grilled cheese/panini. Also had an excellent tomato bisque soup (very different and delicious). Really good draft craft beer offering.

Nice atmosphere outside and really good food. There are a number of gluten-free options and they do not have flour in their kitchen. The spudsters are very good and worth a try. Gluten-free veggie Reuben is great. Good cocktails as well.

Couldn’t recommend this place enough! Accidentally found it - had such an amazing server Amy. She recommended great things, was so friendly! Food was phenomenal, drinks were original and delicious, atmosphere was great :) thank you Amy for being a huge reason we will be back! A must if you’re in Portsmouth.

Very likely, one of the best Ceasar wraps you'll come across. The salmon chowder was amazing.

This is my go-to spot! It’s small and a little crowded but it’s worth it! There is a good variety of food and drink offerings and they have great specials! Their drinks are great! I don’t like everything I’ve ordered but that’s my taste not their fault. There’s even an outdoor patio where you can bring your pup! Highly recommend! Parking can be tough but a little walk is always a great way to work up an appetite.

Great spot to grab lunch in Portsmouth! The chicken wings were some of the best chicken wings we've ever had. Overall, the atmosphere, food, and service were are equally phenomenal. There is also a bar here with a great selection of draft beers and mixed drinks. This is a very comfortable place to grab lunch, have a drink and just relax.

Fabulous 👌 Ribs are exceptional, different, Asian inspired sauce? Potatoes are a must have, both on ap menu. Kitchen Mary fully spicy 😋 Turkey burger yum! All worth the drive! No wait 3 pm Sunday

Great experience. For lunch, family of four....seated immediately. Waitress came over within 2 minutes with a spunky fun attitude and menus and orders for drinks. Ordered the Ribs because Diners and Dives show apparently recommended. Also Reuben, Short Rib Grilled Cheese, and Pasta with Meatballs. Ok, my son is a very fussy eater. Many times his entire meal gets wrapped up without a bite. He said the pasta and meatballs was the best he ever had. (I tried couple of bites, and it was fantastic) We usually have to beg him to eat....he couldn't stop ! That alone was priceless. The Grilled Cheese Short Rib.....delish... highly recommend. Reuben wasn't the best, but was good (I prefer the meat to be grilled up or at least cooked up). The ribs....really interesting sweet taste...and meat just completely fell off bones. Also recommended! Great attentive service from moment we got there, getting order in, filling drinks and checking on is,.to getting the check and paying. I don't leave many reviews, but I needed to here. Unfortunately, I am not a local,.so not sure when I would be back...I wish this place was in my hometown !

Really cool little place. Awesome bar. Great selection of drinks and food. The staff was very nice and helpful. My Duck burger was fantastic. The potato bites were good as well.

Never have I ever had so many gluten free options. Usually, I have 3 choices maximum. I had a duck burger that was delicious. My family got sandwiches that they loved. Our server was fantastic. It has many beer choices. I had a blueberry pop. I highly recommend. I am gluten free, dairy free, and mammal free.

Wow....just wow! Everything can be made Gluten-free! Spudsters are a must! Deep dried mashed potato bites!! With multiple seasonings and dipping sauces. Try the spicy pineapple Margherita! Great bar menu and options on tap as well. New favorite stop in Portsmouth! We'll be back!

I can’t speak for the rest of the menu but these ribs were delicious fall off the bone tender bathed in luscious sauce. May have been a special? Not a regular so not sure. But if you see on the menu order them. Unless you’re a vegan in which case you can cry over some lettuce.

Great menu and craft beer selection, fresh ingredients, funky homey vibe. Definitely will be back!

Food never disappoints, great local beer selection. Just a fantastic local drop-in restaurant. It’s our go-to. Staff friendly!

Went here after a disastrous food truck event at Cisco Brewery. The lines were so long at the event we needed to find something to eat .. And I this was most highly reviewed & open. Did not disappoint. The lamb & duck burgers were delish! And their homemade infused spirits were AMAZING! Cannot wait to come back for dinner. Service at the bar=exceptional. Wonderful wonderful wonderful.

I've only ever been here for lunch, but would love to come for dinner as well! Great options, and great food each time.