Cure

Matt P

I definitely recommend booking a time on their website in advance if you plan to eat inside. It seemed extremely busy and booked. And for good reason. The food was delicious. And the service was just as excellent. Fine dining, but didn't cost as much as I expected for the meal I received. I'm definitely ordering To Go if I'm ever back in the area. My plate looked like a work of art. I got the duck. So good. Very tender. The mushroom risotto added such a nice blend of flavor to the dish. Very creamy. The balsamic added a punch of flavor. My friend enjoyed his tomato bisque soup. The bread was a nice touch.

Tim Ashe

There certainly has been a blizzard of activities going on for sure. 😁 With all the doom and gloom of miserable weather, my bride and I decided to make date night Friday night. Impending miserability can make anyone depressed. There was only one decision we could make, we went for a total CURE. Uh huh, we found the medicine we needed was at 189 State St in Portsmouth. We were greeted and seated with a compliment of menus. After looking over the cocktails, my wife made the difficult choice of a Vodka Collins and I ordered The Cure(Pic 1). This is made with Woodford Reserve Bourbon, sweet Vermouth, maple syrup and a brandied cherry. Both drinks were complete perfection and just what the doctor ordered. Upon delivery of the cocktails, we ordered appetizers. My bride ordered the Creamy Tomato Soup(Pic 2) made with mirepoix(a flavor base made with diced vegetables), herbs, just enough cream and parmesan crisps. I ordered the Lobster Bisque(Pic 3). This is slow simmered and has rich flavors of sherry and tomato, and of course, fresh lobster meat. Both soups were simply magnificent. Rich, creamy, flavorful. The perfect start to a meal on a very cold night. For dinner, my wife ordered a beautiful Simple Greens Salad with Grilled Chicken(Pic 4). This salad had mixed greens, radish cucumbers, shaved carrots, shallot, grape tomatoes and finished with a beautiful champagne vinaigrette that was light, refreshing and very flavorful. She ordered a second Vodka Collins. I ordered the Halibut Special(Pic 5). Why? Well, just for the halibut! (Sorry 😏) I also ordered another drink. This time I got the Elder-Fashioned made with Basil Hayden Bourbon, Elderflower liqueur, orange and bitters( Pic 6). My dinner had a beautiful, moist piece of herbed fish that included a blue cheese farro risotto and bacon wrapped asparagus. This dish was a remarkable play on flavors that worked well together. My wife is not a blue cheese fan, but this risotto had her reeling with surprise. She loved it! It really was an incredible side to a perfect meal. Oh, and who could doubt the addition of bacon to perfectly cooked asparagus? I still think about that meal. For dessert we ordered the Kahlua Creme Brulee with raspberries(Pic 7). Before you ask, yes, it was a delicious, sensuous, decadent dessert that was perfect in every way. What a way to top off a magnificent meal. CURE is a top flight restaurant that continues to deliver excellence at every phase; service, food, and atmosphere. I know many of you have been here, so you know what I'm talking about. For anyone who hasn't been to CURE, you are missing out on a true dining experience. Dine on!

Jordan Holmes

Soo good! We went here for the first time last night and everything was incredible. Our waitress was so friendly, the garden seating was cute and well distanced, and the food! Oh my goodness the food. The lobster Mac n cheese was the best …

Julie's bites

Cure has two out door dining options: sidewalk and porch. Both are very nice, shaded for pleasant outdoor eating. The service was outstanding, friendly with helpful suggestions. The appetizer were outstanding: crab cakes and muscles. …