The Oar House Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Oar House, a culinary gem located at 55 Ceres St, Portsmouth, NH. This delightful restaurant melds the best of pizza, salad, and seafood, creating an irresistible menu that caters to diverse palates.
Highlights include their mouthwatering Baked Stuffed Lobster, featuring cornbread seafood stuffing, and the succulent Caribbean Grilled Swordfish with a mango glaze. For casual dining, try the Fried Fish Tacos with a zesty twist of basil aioli or the comforting Creamy Pesto Pasta.
Don't forget the cocktails! The Golden Margarita is a standout that brings a refreshing punch to your meal. The Oar House also offers a charming ambiance, perfect for any occasion, from casual lunches to special celebrations. Each dish is crafted with care, promising a delightful dining experience.
Lunch & Dinner
Scallops Wrapped In Bacon (GF)
Dijon maple glaze
Lobster Wontons
smoked truffle aioli
Fried Calamari
sweet thai cilantro chili sauce
Bruschetta
tomato - basil - mozzarella - crostini
Fried Brie
fig compote - grapes - toast points
Crispy Ribs
BBQ sauce - dukkah - pickled shallots
Wild Mushrooms
portobello and button - white wine sauce - egg yolk - focaccia (GFa)
Crab Cakes
lump crab - basil aioli
Mussels
choice of white wine broth or fra diavolo sauce - focaccia (GFa)
Escargot
traditionally prepared - focaccia (GFa)
Oysters
dozen for 36
Shrimp Cocktail
dozen for 36
Harvest Salad
pears - roasted butternut squash - Three Charm Farm feta - pistachios - maple vinaigrette
Arugula Salad (GF)
prosciutto - goat cheese - candied walnuts - beets - cherry vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
crisp hearts of romaine – traditionally dressed – homemade croutons
Clam Chowder
corn - bacon
French Onion Soup
Margherita
basil - mozzarella - marinara sauce - sundried tomatoes
White BLT
bacon - romaine - cherry tomatoes - mozzarella - garlic butter
Classic Cheeseburger
7 oz. patty – romaine – tomato – red onion – cheese - smoked truffle aioli (American, Swiss, cheddar or blue) - fries - add bacon 2
Maine Lobster Roll
choice 4.5 oz or 6.5 oz - fresh lobster meat - mayo – brioche bun - coleslaw - fries
Fried Fish Tacos
basil aioli - coleslaw - tajin - pineapple pico de gallo
Fried Pesto Chicken
mozzarella - cherry tomatoes - arugula - brioche bun - fries
Haddock Reuben
lightly breaded haddock, rye bread, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, thousand island dressing
Bone In Ribeye * (GF)
oar House coffee rubbed 18 oz ribeye - choice of vegetable - Yukon gold mashed - arugula - balsamic - medium rare
Filet Mignon * (GF)
8 oz - yukon gold mashed - choice of vegetable - bordelaise sauce - crispy onion strings - medium rare
Beef Bourguignon (GF)
braised short rib - burgundy wine sauce - carrots - mushrooms - Yukon gold mashed
Seared Scallops (GF)
U10 scallops - butternut squash purée - garlic carrots - lemon risotto - pistachio crumble
Caribbean Grilled Swordfish (GF)
coconut risotto - mango glaze - asparagus - pineapple pico de gallo
Haddock Piccata
lightly breaded haddock - capers - fresh linguine - focaccia
Cioppino Pasta
tomato lobster broth - scallops - mussels - haddock - shrimp - fresh malfade - focaccia
Crispy Salmon
lemon risotto - asparagus - sweet beet cumin puree
Baked Haddock
ritz cracker crumb - lemon beurre blanc sauce - asparagus - roasted potatoes
Oar House Delight
shrimp – scallops – haddock – sherried lobster sauce – toasted ritz crumbs - a favourite on our menu for 50 years (GFa)
Ale Battered Fish & Chips
golden fried cod - malt vinegar aioli - coleslaw
Creamy Pesto Pasta
toasted pine nuts, house made fusilli, focaccia (options to add protein)
Grilled Cauliflower
ginger soy vegetable stir fry - farro
Steamed Lobster (GF)
choice 1 ¼ lb, 1 ½ lb - roasted potatoes - corn on the cob
Baked Stuffed Lobster
1 ½ lb lobster - cornbread seafood stuffing - roasted potatoes - corn on the cob
Best Of Both Worlds
1 ½ lb baked stuffed lobster & 8 oz filet - mashed potatoes - asparagus
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Maine lobster – toasted bread crumbs - cavatelli -three cheese blend
Truffle Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Roasted Red Potatoes
Yukon Gold Mesh
Garlic Carrots
Asparagus
Broccolini
Corn On The Cobb
Tenders With Fries
Grilled Cheese With Fries
Pasta With Butter
Pasta With Red Sauce
Mac & Cheese
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
pancakes with ricotta cheese and lemon zest, topped with caramelized pears & whipped cream, a side of real maple syrup
Veggie Frittata
spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and cherry tomatoes, topped with local feta cheese
Lobster And Biscuits
warm butter Maine lobster meat on homemade a biscuit, topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce - GFa
Hash Benedict
crispy house made corned beef hash on a toasted English muffin, topped with poached eggs, sautéed spinach, and hollandaise sauce
Benedict
traditional with ham
French Toast
Preparation changes
Avocado Toast
smashed avocado on sourdough, topped with poached eggs, cherry tomatoes, microgreens, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze - GFa
Steak & Eggs
8 oz Filet Mignon topped with truffle butter, Eggs cooked to your preference (scrambled, fried, or poached), served with a side of toast and home fries - GFa
Bacon
Corned Beef Hash
Sausage
Real Maple Syrup
Canadian Bacon
Home Fries
Scallops Wrapped In Bacon
Dijon maple glaze
Lobster Wontons
smoked truffle aioli
Fried Calamari
sweet thai cilantro chili sauce
Bruschetta
tomato - basil - mozzarella - crostini
Crispy Ribs
BBQ sauce - dukkah - pickled shallots
Oysters
dozen for 36
Jumbo Shrimp
half dozen for 30
Steamed Lobster (GF)
choice 1 ¼ lb, 1 ½ lb, or 2 lb - roasted potatoes - corn on the cob
Baked Stuffed Lobster
1 ½ lb lobster - cornbread seafood stuffing - roasted potatoes - corn on the cob
Our House Delight
shrimp – scallops – haddock – sherried lobster sauce – toasted ritz crumbs - a favoirte on our menu for 50 years (GFa)
Ale Battered Fish & Chips
golden fried cod - malt vinegar aioli - coleslaw
Autumn Salad
pears - roasted butternut squash - Three Charm Farm feta - pistachios - maple vinaigrette
Arugula Salad (GF)
prosciutto - goat cheese - candied walnuts - fresh figs - cherry vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
crisp hearts of romaine – traditionally dressed – homemade croutons
Clam Chowder
corn - bacon
Classic Cheeseburger
7 oz. patty – romaine – tomato – red onion – cheese - smoked truffle aioli (American, Swiss, cheddar or blue) - fries - add bacon 2
Sunrise Cheeseburger
7 oz. patty – romaine – tomato – red onion – cheese - bacon - avocado - over easy fried egg - smoked truffle aioli - cheddar cheese - fries
Maine Lobster Roll
choice 4.5 oz or 6.5 oz - fresh lobster meat - mayo – brioche bun - coleslaw - fries
Sunday Brunch
Cocktails
House Bloody Mary
Absolut Peppar, homemade clamato mix
Berry Bramble
Gin, Blueberry Vodka, Blackberries, Lemon, Maine Root Blueberry Vodka
Sunset Cider Sangria
Rose, Pear brandy, and Fruit blend
Golden Margarita
Reposado, Jalapeño infused Tequila, Pamplemousse, lime, Oorange, agave
Spanish Passion Mojito
Bacardi Silver, Fresh Mint, Lime, Cayenne, Passion Fruit
Pumpkin Chai Boba
Pumpkin Spiced Rumchata, Maple Bourbon, Chai, Cinamon
S'moked Old Fashioned
Maple Bourbon, Chocolate Bitters, Graham Cracker syrup
Autumn Painkiller
Johnny Walker Red, Myers Dark Rum, Pineapple, Orange, Coconut, Cinnamon
Buttery Fizz
Butter Infused Vodka, Peach Brandy, Caramel, Egg Whites, Cream
Clarified Sour
Whisky Blend, Lemon, Sugar, Egg Whites, Peychaud Bitters
Perfect Martini
Chopin Vodka, Sweet and Dry Vermouth, Lemon Twist
Dirty Seacoast
Seacoast Vodka, Olive Juice, Bleu Cheese, Stuffed Olives
The Cosmopolitan
Grey Goose Citron, Cointreau, Lime, Cranberry
Bees Knees
Barr Hill Gin, Bar Hill Honey, Lemon
Side Car
Conjure Cognac, Grand Marnier, Lemon
Falling Apples
WoodFord Reserve, Puckers, Butter Vodka, Apple Cider
Vernal Vesper
Grey Goose Rosemary Peach Vodka, Gin, Rosemary infused Lillet Blanc
Paper Plane
Horse Soldier Bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol
The 212
Makers Mark, Sweet Vermouth, Aromatic Bitters
Rosemary Elixir NA
Rosemary, Lemon, Tonic
Basil Berry Bliss NA
Strawberry, Basil, Lemon, Ginger-ale
Seasonal Draft
Allagash White
Northwoods IPA
Moat Mountain Pilsner
GD Milk Stout
Sip Of Sunshine IPA
Downeast Cider
Tributary Pale Ale
Moat Blueberry Ale
Budweiser
Corona Extra
Surfside Non Carbonated
Maine Lunch IPA
Guinness
Patches Sour
Bud Light
Stella Artois
Mich Ultra
Coors Lite
Corona Light
Beer
Spirits
Jack Daniels No 7
Four Roses
Nelson Briar Bourbon
Woodford Reserve
Bulliet Bourbon And Rye
Knob Creek Bourbon And Rye
Maker’s Mark
Horse Soldier Bourbon
Whistle Pig 10 Year Rye
Westmount Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley OR
Tenuta San Pietro Pio II, Chianti, Pienza IT
Alta Vista Vivé, Malbec, Mendoza ARG
William Hill, Cabernet Sauvignon, CA
Saint Florin, Merlot Blend, Bordeaux FR
Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma CA
Martin Codax, Albariño, Rias, Baixas, SP
River Sail Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux, FR
ILauri, “Tavo” Pinot Grigio, Veneto IT
Clean Slate Riesling, Mosel DE
Infamous Goose, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough NZ
La Crema, Chardonnay, Monterey, CA
Endless Weekend Rosé, FR
Whispering Angel Rose, FR
Villa Degla Olmi Prosecco, IT
Caymus Vineyards, Cabernet, Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA
Orin Swift 8 Years In The Desert, Zinfandel, Saint Helena, CA
Acorn “Medley” Blend, Russian, River Valley CA
Villa Fura Amarone Della Valpolicela , Veneto, IT
Wine
Desserts
Crème Brûlée
traditional baked custard
Flourless Chocolate Torte
rich and dense chocolate cake
Seasonal Cheesecake
NY Style w/strawberry
Bread Pudding
Topped with vanilla ice cream and a caramel bourbon coulis
Rusty Nail
Johnnie Walker and Drambuie
Espresso Martini
served light or dark, espresso made in house
Irish Coffee
Jameson, coffee -add Bailey's Irish Cream 3
Gunner Coffee
Jameson, Kahlua, Bailey's Irish Cream, coffee
Aztec Coffee
Ancho Reyes Chili, tequila, creme de cacao, coffee
Susie's Coffee
Disaronno Amaretto, vodka, coffee