Geno's Chowder & Sandwich Shop

Portsmouth, NH · Seafood restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Portsmouth
#40
of 170 restaurants
City Percentile
65%
rating percentile
Address
Geno's Chowder & Sandwich Shop, 177 Mechanic St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone
(603) 427-2070
Website
genoschowder.com

Geno's Chowder & Sandwich Shop is a restaurant located in Portsmouth, NH. It is one of 170 restaurants listed in Portsmouth. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Portsmouth city average of 4.4 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Geno's Chowder & Sandwich Shop

We offer a bit of "old" Portsmouth. Friendly service, great view and simple fresh food. This is where the locals come to eat and catch up! For those with mobility issues, we do have a few steps and the restrooms are small. Limited parking. We do not... More

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Lane Copelin · Oct 2025

OMG....what incredible food! We did not eat in as we were on a boat tour through that area and this was our "picnic" lunch. I had the large lobster "roll" sandwich and white clam chowder. My wife had the BLT and the same clam chowder. EXCELLENT flavor. The clam chowder wasn't as thick as I'm used to, but it was exceptional! Would recommend this place 10/10!!!

★★★★★ 5.0 M · Aug 2025

Geno’s Chowder & Sandwich Shop was exactly what we were hoping to find while exploring the New Hampshire coastline. This small, family-run spot is tucked into a charming historic neighborhood and delivers on every front. The service was fast and friendly, and the food was classic New England seafood fare done right. Parking can be a little tight, but it’s absolutely worth it. Highly recommended!

★★★★★ 5.0 Lucas Marks · Aug 2025

We stopped here for a quick lunch and sat out back on their patio/dock. Actually we’re able to get right in on a lunch on Saturday. Our waitress (Pia) was very attentive and friendly. Their prices are marked daily for the chowders and lobster rolls. So you know it’s fresh! I got the house special which is a regular lobster roll with a cup of chowder and chips. They give you the option of butter, mayo or both for the roll. It’s all on the side so you can load however much you want on it. So fresh and tasty! The chowder is a completely different style. Not as creamy as “normal” New England clam chowder. But it has a great flavor. You should definitely try it but just know going in that it is a different style. My wife ordered just a medium chowder and was very happy with her ch

★★★★★ 5.0 Mike Barrera · Oct 2025

I had the BIL as my server man was he so nice the food was great and the service. The apple pie was so good served warm. Had the lobster roll and fish chowder with chips . My wife got a bowl of clam Chowder.

★★★★★ 5.0 Prestige Worldwide · Aug 2025

Geno's hits the culinary grand slam folks. Ambience check! Service check! Food check! The lobster in the lobster roll must be off the dock 10 mins before it hit the pot. I am not usually a thin chowder guy but the lobster chowder here is ridiculously good. The restaurant is on the water. The wait staff is on point. A must stop in Portsmouth NH.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance

Services

Seafood restaurantDeliFast food restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSandwich shop

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