The Puddle Dock Restaurant
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Our verdict
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: American / British. Wine strengths: California.
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The menu
What to order
- Yorkshire pudding
- Chicken pot pie with cornmeal crust
- Portsmouth chowder
- Campfire mussels
- Hamburg steak and gravy
- Cinnamon rum bread pudding
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: American / British. Wine strengths: California.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
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The Puddle Dock Restaurant
The wine
The Puddle Dock Restaurant holds the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, which Wine Spectator gives to lists of usually 90 or more selections.
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- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
- Extensive wine list
- Craft cocktails
- Beer program
Details
- Cozy
- Classic
- Romantic
- Scenic
- Intimate
- Rustic
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Family
- Celebration
- Casual Hangout
- Special Occasion
- After Work
- Historic Building
- Standalone
- Design Destination
- Craft Cocktails
- Extensive Wine List
- Beer Program
- Local Sourcing
- Garden
- Waterfront
- Street Scene
- A La Carte
- Cocktails
- Wine
- Beer
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 4:30–9 PM
- Thursday
- 4:30–9 PM
- Friday
- 4:30–9 PM
- Saturday
- 4:30–9 PM
- Sunday
- 4:30–8 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Historic, cozy atmosphere in a character-rich colonial-era building next to Strawbery Banke, with a warm, relaxing feel and pacing designed for guests to savor the evening alongside polished comfort food and a lively bar centerpiece.