Portsmouth Gas Light Co.

Visited from the Rocky Mountain west and traveled all of New England along the coast... Portsmouth Gas Light co. had the bar-none best warm lobster rolls I have ever had! Everything was amazing, the servers and other staff were professional and helpful. It was busy so at one point I wandered off to find silverware and was helped immediately. Food was 10/10 great, and I have to visit from Montana again sometime!

The ambiance can’t be beat. The food may be a little pricey, but you certainly get what you pay for in terms of quality. The lobster roll featured generous heaps of meat, & the fish & chips were served “wicked” hot, & everything was delicious! Averie was welcoming, & took great care of us, as our Server.

On vacation visiting places I used to hang out all the time. So we were early dinner and place wasn't busy, so want to start there.
We had an excellent family time and eryones meals were perfect. I'll have to go back and look at everything we ordered and fill in the blanks, but without a doubt one of the best meals of the trip. The menue will fit everyone's interest.

Recently attended while in town for a wedding with a large group and were readily accommodated, taking the bride and her party in without hesitation. Bar service was attentive and consistent. Later as our group ran into an issue with another party, the security staff intervened in an incredibly professional manner and deescalated the issue as both parties were separated. During all this, a manager had spoken with the bride of our intent on grabbing food from their kitchen and they escorted us safely down and were very patient with us all the whole time. I very much appreciate the professionalism and patience displayed by everyone we interacted with and thank you all for the great night. I work in the industry and understand how differently everything could have been handled so I sincerely appreciate the effort.

The food and service is always top notch. Frequent dinner deal on Monday’s is a bargain. The staff are not doing half the work so we always tip on the full price bill. The chowder is filled with large clams and potatoes and very tasty. Love the lobster rolls, salmon dish, salad, and oh the pizza downstairs is some of the best you will find. Cozy atmosphere with lots of locals.

I stopped in for a quick bite to eat Monday night. I ended up sitting at the pizza pub bar. There was a wait for a table. Angie (the bartender) was very nice. Great service she was up beat & fun. My order was put in quick & came out hot. I had a few drinks too. They were amazing. She asked what I wanted for a drink & I said surprise me. She DID NOT disappoint. So good i had a 2nd (not like me) I will be back again!

Can't beat the all you can eat pizza buffet for 10$! The waitress even had them make a veggie pizza special for me, I wish I caught her name because she was over the top accommodating! The pizza is amazing! We will definitely be back!

It’s pet friendly restaurant, they have outside dine in area, service and food is too good, pretty decent place, we went for dinner on Sunday, they have live music. We enjoyed evening

A friend recommended this place and it didn't disappoint. First off, it is a 2 story restaurant plus a basement. As soon as you open the front door the place smells delicious. The service and food were awesome. Parking is available at a parking garage around the corner.

First time eating here and with any takeout, I am always worried the food will not taste as good as if eating there. We did not feel like eating out because we had some stuff to do at home, so we took the chance! Glad we did because the food was definitely worth it! I particularly loved the pull-apart cheese sliders, it was a unique way of eating a cheese appetizer rather than just getting mozzarella sticks, and the haddock and risotto I had were also top-notch!

Had the lobster roll with beer on tap, tasty.
Our bartender was attentive and really nice

Love coming to visit gaslight when I’m in town! Always an upbeat atmosphere and the food and drinks are really good. The bartender Alexis makes a really good espresso martini and I always get the chicken parm sandwich!

Went here on a date night in Portsmouth. This was our second stop so we didn’t eat but we sat outside and the atmosphere was great. Live cover band, I think there was a group there for a 30 year high school reunion so they were playing all the oldies my dad listened to while I was growing up, and the group cleared a spot out for dancing lol. It was a good time, the people were easy going and the staff were helpful, I couldn’t decide which beer I wanted and they brought of samples of both. They use cute lighting on the trees and the heating lamps so you’re warm even though it was a cooler evening. Was a really nice night.

Lunch was excellent fish tacos and burger, fries were Delicious and hot.!!
Brownie Sunday was enormous. Can't say anything bad, service was good. I would definitely return

Came back to this bar after driving to Concord for a just ok spot to celebrate Halloween. I've been here before. DJ is always decent and crowd is energetic. There were lots that dressed up in costumes and they had a contest for the best costume! It was a good time

We frequent the pizza pub in the basement. My wife and I used to go solo, and now we take our two kids. We love the pizza (sweet sauce is the way to go),and beer selection. The only more recent issue is staffing issues of either newer or inexperienced staff. We do understand given all buissness are suffering the same fate.

Awesome menu with a wide variety of foods. Best beer battered fish and smash burger I've had in a long time! We were so full from the appetizers, we had to take our entrées home! Can't wait to go again.

The owner responded to my review. The portion size for the fish and chips on Friday for frequent dining has been dealt with. The portion size is back to normal and maybe a bit more. I love the Gaslight and I'm highly impressed that the owner cared enough to respond to my review. I'm going for steak tips vegetable stir fry tonight. Monday the 26th of Feb.
I had dinner there on Fri the 19th of Jan 2024 as a frequent diner. Fish and chips can be had for $14.50. Normally $29. That's what I had. Unfortunately nobody is watching the portion size for that entrée. The server told me that my 2 and half inch by 1 and 1/2 piece of fish weighed out at 8 onces so was standard according to the chef. I know for a fact that the portion I've had on other Fridays was well in excess of the portion I got this last Friday. Probably only half of the standard amount. It's happened on other Fridays also. Just not every time. I don't know whether I'll try the fish and chips again or not. Quality control is a major issue. I had dinner here last night also 1-22-2024 Mon night and sat at the upstairs bar. The gentleman beside me had the fish and chips and the portion was generous. I can only conclude that this restaurant is trying to discourage frequent diners from having fish and chips on Friday when the prices are half off. Seems like bad business to me.

I ate my dinner upstairs at the grill and Angela was superb . very knowledgeable and very pleasant to deal with. Probably, the best bartender at the gaslight.

Fun times! Good food and great service.

Stopped by as they are dog-friendly and I had my pupper with me. Chose to do the deck area. I whiffed and picked out three things that Kira (waitress) had to return to tell me that they ran out of it, ha. Finally settled for short rib and gnocchi, with mussels to start.

Mussels were good. I love seafood though, so I may be a bit biased. Broth was very garlicky (which is GOOD) but the mussels at the Portsmouth Brewery had more flavor (probably because of the beer broth). It was still very good though. My doggo wasn't as impressed. Also... mussels were pretty small this time of year, or maybe just small in general... I remember saying the same thing to myself at the brewery. No big boyos here.

Short rib and gnocchi were also good, pretty flavorful. At about the time I was getting into my meal, the sky decided to sprinkle and then dump on me. I was the only dummy sitting in the open. The staff got me another short rib and gnocchi because they saw how I was getting soaked and how my entree and beer were getting watered down. I thought that was SUPER AWESOME of them to offer. My doggo was pleased with the short rib. #FineDoggoDining

And of course the other deets: A bit cramped with outdoor seating, but it's fine when you don't have a fur baby with you constantly trying to turn around and sniff everything. Outdoor bar looks pretty nifty and is protected by an overhang. Gazebo where people can just hang. No people watching because there's a wooden fence that closes you off from the street. Service was great; Kira checked on me almost every few minutes after I told her I needed a bit more time with the menu. (Had to take care of the doggo first.) $60 for mussels, pasta, and beer, with a tip.

Definitely will go again. Hopefully they'll have the other choices when I do, ha.