Library Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
The Library Restaurant, located at 401 State Street in Portsmouth, NH, offers a unique dining experience that combines an elegant ambiance with exceptional cuisine. With its library-themed decor, the atmosphere is both cozy and sophisticated, making it an ideal spot for memorable occasions.
The menu highlights include expertly crafted steaks, such as the Gentleman's Cut and Filet Mignon, both cooked to perfection and infused with rich flavors like smokiness. Guests rave about the inventive craft cocktails, particularly the Caribbean Cowboy, which tantalizes the palate with its warm, smooth notes.
Starters like pork belly and crab cakes showcase the restaurant's commitment to quality, while decadent desserts—such as the unforgettable Peanut Butter Pie—end meals on a sweet note. Overall, the Library Restaurant promises an exquisite dining experience marked by attentive service, creative cocktails, and a delightful culinary journey.
From the Grill
Filet Mignon 8oz
Prime Grade Beef, Grain Fed
Filet Mignon 12oz
Prime Grade Beef, Grain Fed
Alberta Sirloin 12oz
Pasture Raised AAA Beef, Grain Fed
Gentleman’s Prime NY Sirloin 14oz
Prime Grade Beef, Grain Fed
Bone-In Ribeye 22oz
Prime Grade Beef, Grain Fed
Porterhouse 26oz
Prime Grade Beef, Grain Fed
Chateaubriand
A 16oz filet with a cognac mushroom reduction, asparagus, and roasted potatoes. Prime Grade Beef, Grain Fed.
Rack Of New Zealand Lamb
A New Zealand spring Lamb 18oz. Oven roasted and served with a cinnamon and port wine reduction.
Longbone Duroc Pork Chop 15oz
Flavorful, tender pork served with sliced apples and a smoked apple puree.
Lobster Mac
Cavatappi pasta enveloped in a rich mornay cheese sauce. Complemented by succulent lobster and finished with a golden, buttery toasted herb crumb crust.
Pan Seared Salmon
An 8oz Wester ross salmon filet, served on a bed of arugula with fresh red quinoa tabbouleh made with cilantro, mint, shallot, and cucumber in an olive oil dressing.
Haddock Crab
Baked crab-stuffed haddock, filled with crab meat and shallots, served with a rich lemon butter sauce. Accompanied by grilled asparagus and creamy mashed potatoes.
Braised Chicken
12oz Braised Chicken Legs and thigh, slow-cooked in a rich, buttery red wine sauce, paired with creamy garlic mashed potatoes and tender green beans.
Confit Duck
Two 6oz slow-cooked duck legs, tender and flavorful, served in a rich tomato broth with cannellini beans and chorizo.
Saffron Risotto
Bright and beautifully bloomed saffron risotto. Cooked to perfection with peas, freshly grated parmesan, and topped with a bright scallion oil.
Entrees
Appetizers
Ahi Tuna Tataki
This dish features a jalapeno, avocado, and lime crema with a mango salsa.
Bang Bang Shrimp (Spicy)
Crispy fried shrimp, sweet garlic chili aioli over lettuce.
Twin Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
Two delicious crab cakes with premium crab meat.
Colossal Shrimp - 3
Colossal Shrimp - 6
Colossal Shrimp - 12
Wagyu Meatballs
House made wagyu meatballs with truffle Arrabiata sauce.
Pork Belly
3.5 ounces of braised and seared pork belly over cheesy cheddar grits, with sesame seeds, sesame oil and harissa honey.
Charcuterie Board
Rotating meat and cheese served with cornichon, local honey, whole grain mustard, and crostini.
Library House Salad
House mixed greens, cucumber, carrot, tomato, choice of herbed vinaigrette, blue cheese dressing, or balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Hearts of romaine, our signature Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, shredded parmesan add white anchovy
Wedge Salad
Crisp iceberg, cherry tomatoes, bacon, carrots and cucumber with a buttermilk dressing and blue cheese crumble.
Lobster Bisque
A hearty bisque with rich lobster cream flavor, notes of citrus and nutmeg. Topped with a fresh lobster claw.
Soups and Salads
Sides
Au Gratin Potato
Truffle Fries
Creamed Corn
Asparagus
Green Beans
Sauteed Spinach
Cream Spinach
Mac And Cheese
Mixed Mushrooms
Brussel Sprouts
Side Of Bearnaise
Side Of House Brewed Steak Sauce
Side Of Cognac Peppercorn
Side Of Horseradish Cream
Side Of Raw Horseradish
Side Of Lamb Sauce
Extra Gravy
Sauces
Butcher Shop
Uncooked Filet Mignon 8 Oz
USDA PRIME Uncooked. Keep Refrigerated.
Uncooked Filet Mignon 12 Oz
USDA PRIME Uncooked. Keep Refrigerated.
Uncooked Alberta Sirloin 12oz
AAA Canadian (top grade). Uncooked. Keep refrigerated
Uncooked Gentleman's Cut Prime Sirloin 14 Oz
USDA Prime. Uncooked. Keep refrigerated
Uncooked Bone-In Ribeye (Cowboy Cut) 22 Oz
USDA Prime. Uncooked. Keep refrigerated
2 X Uncooked Racks Of New Zealand Lamb 18oz
Uncooked 2 packs x 18 0z each racks of finest New Zealand Lamb Keep refrigerated.