Muddy River Smokehouse

I felt compelled to write a review because anyone with toddlers knows how going to a restaurant can be a toss up! What a gem this place is- we went for an early dinner on a Saturday night (have been meaning to stop in forever now), and saw the great outdoor set up. First win for us with our kiddos in tow! It was the perfect spot for us to set up shop and actually be able to finish our drinks :D Much to our (very pleased) surprise, the kids menu came with WikiStix!! (little toys for the kids). I mean, I ended up playing with them more than they did, but come on! That little gesture goes a long way when we live in a world where bringing kids to dinner is a bit looked down upon. Second win! Then we get to the menu and the options for kids were just perfect for those classic picky eaters. Not

My husband and I just stopped in for a late lunch on our way home from Maine. Muddy River Smokehouse came up on our search for BBQ, so we made a 15 minute detour at Portsmouth to check it out. Best choice!! He had a full rack of ribs that were meaty, tender and fell off the bone. They were perfect without sauce, but the sauce was tasty too. I had the brisket Mac & Cheese, a perfect balance and flavorful. We had plenty of leftovers and are sure they'll be just as good. Our server (Grace? - the musician) was very friendly and attentive. The place was clean, homey and a great playlist. It's obvious that they have a great local following. We are so glad we stopped and found this BBQ gem! This will be one of our regular stops now when we're travelling.

This place is more off a bar than anything. The sauce was good. Brisket was definitely under cooked. Pork belly taste like a slab of good bacon. I expected a chunk not a thin slice. Im pretty sure the beens are bush backed beens ribs are ok fatty and reminded me of frozen and microwaved. 84$ was over priced.

We started our Valentine's Day Weekend dinner plans at Tuckaway Tavern, but they had a 2 1/2 hour wait which we weren't up for. So, after typing in "Restaurants near me" in a search, saw that there was another smokehouse 11 1/2 miles away in Newfields, NH. The reviews made us hopeful and curious, so we drove there. The Muddy River Smokehouse was a divine intervention! Every bit of our experience there was excellent! The smoked turkey and smoked brisket were perfection, as was every other item on our platters. The cornbread is a touch sweet and so, so delicious! Our server Jackson was prompt, helpful, and kind. The restrooms were spotless. The atmosphere was relaxed, music can be heard but the perfect volume. We are smitten and will gladly go back there often.

Found this place on the way home from a camping trip and Im glad I did. Incredible service from Sue as soon as we walked in. A very friendly and helpful waitress. I got the pulled pork and brisket with 2 sides. The brisket was one of, if not the best I've ever had. Pulled pork, sides and everything else were delicious. The atmosphere was perfect for a bbq style restaurant and I really enjoyed it. Highly recommended.