Matthew Caldecutt: My wife and I always stop here first before going to visit my parents. The shrimp with lobster sauce is as good as it was in the 80s.
Matthew Caldecutt: See Portsmouth's history with houses restored to how they appeared since the city's early days and reenactors to answer your questions.
Matthew Caldecutt: Lobster rolls and other lobster dishes as well as the fried buffalo oysters are great. The wait can be long, but seats at the bar are sorta easy to come by.
Matthew Caldecutt: The second floor with the charcoal-powered grills is a must. Be prepared to wait and come hungry. Those meat plates are better eaten there than an at home the next day.
Matthew Caldecutt: Wanted to try a stuffie, but it's only served with a hot dog. So, I had a lobster roll instead without cold slaw and fries. Sometimes, you just want the roll.