New Hampshire has plenty of classy restaurants, many in historic buildings. But if you really love the look of gorgeous dark wood, antique furnishings, and amazing decor, we have the spot for you. And if you’re a book lover, all the better – this spot will give you all of the cozy library charm you could dream of.
The Library Restaurant is a steakhouse located in a mansion first built in 1785. It later turned into a hotel which housed a number of presidents including George Washington and Teddy Roosevelt (who signed the Russo-Japanese Treaty on the premises in 1905).
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Now part of the building is a restaurant that preserves the old-fashioned grandeur of the building by situating the tables within the most gorgeous antique library you could imagine.
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It’s incredibly cozy, and impeccably detailed - the gorgeous woodworking, antique Italian marble, French silver-backed mirrors, and more all date back to the hotel’s days of grandeur.
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There are plenty of cozy spots for a date night, or plan a function in their gorgeous private dining room.
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The food is just as amazing as the building. The steaks are perfection, and there are plenty of options for non-carnivores as well.
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Whatever you choose, just be sure to save room for one of their impeccable desserts!
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401 State St #5
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Looking for something a little more rustic? You’ll love this Upper Valley steakhouse.
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