It's that time of the year! Join us next Wednesday for the opening of our patio! Enjoy Texas BBQ with views of the Piscataqua River.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us! We'll be playing music by the queen of Texas all day, offering food and drink specials, and we're bringing the smoker to the patio for you to watch what we love the most...Texas BBQ!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us!
Menu
Carolina Style Pig Roast
House Baked Beans
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Creamy Slaw
Pecan Pie
$19.99
Join us for An Evening with Gather, a benefit dinner featuring a 5 course meal and beer pairings. 20% of proceeds go to Gather.
Smoked Rabbit Croquette
Feta, Beet Brunoise, Fennel
Chef Will Myska
Paired with: Custom 4 y/o Barrel-Aged Cherry-Blueberry Geuze (Woodland Farms)
Mushroom Ravioli de Agliata
Broccolini, Vidalia Onions, Gruyère
Chef Jason Lantagne
Paired with: “Pointer” Non-Alcoholic IPA (Woodland Farms)
Wood Fired Monkfish Barbacoa
Baer’s Beans, Escabeche, Heirloom Tortilla
Chef David Vargas
Paired with: Pale Ale (Tributary)
Savory Lollipop Pork Chop
Swiss Chard, Apple, Gold Rush Barbecue
Chef Tim Barr
Paired with: “Precept” Pilsner (Bissell Brothers)
Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Marshmallow Meringue, Roasted Cherry, Bourbon Ice Cream
Gather’s Culinary Team
Paired with: “Dark” Non-Alcoholic Chocolate PB Stout (Woodland Farms)
Join us next Thursday for trivia night with Woodland Farms Brewery. Sampling and registration starts at 5:30 and the trivia kicks off at 6:30! Grab your team of 4 and boost your score by ordering a Pointer for 10 points. Teams that make a reservation and arrive on time get 5 points. 5 points for any other Woodland Farms brew.
15% of sales from the night will go to the Traip Academy Girls Varsity Basketball team.
Let’s Get it Started
Trio of Deviled Eggs:
Pimento Cheese, Brisket, Chicharron
$9
Just Can’t Get Enough
Smoked Shrimp and “Alabama White” Grits, Meyer Lemon Aioli
$14
I Gotta Feeling
Green Chili Chicken and Waffles, Maple Mole Sauce
$16
My Humps
Confit Pork Belly Benedict, Cornbread, Tomatillo Pico
$17
The Will.I.Am
Cheesy Jalapeño Bacon Hashbrown Casserole, Poached Eggs, Black Eyed Pea Salsa
$15
First Course
Rockport Oysters Rockefeller
Spinach, Lardons, Salmon roe
Second Course
Smoked Beef Wellington
Mushrooms, Confit Pearl Onions, Fingerling Potatoes, Demi
Third Course
Chocolate Pot De Crème
Cherry, Cocoa Nibs, Vanilla
Regular menu also available
Pig Roast at Orenell's 11am-9pm
July 3rd
Enjoy the portsmouth fireworks from our patio!
Plate Special
Pig from Breezy Hill Farm
comes with Tortillas, Smoked salsa,
beans and Pasta salad
17.76
Drink
Red, White & Blue
Rye whiskey, dry curacao, lime, orgeat, cherry
13
Rum punch bucket
15
$42.99 per person, view the entire menu here.
PULLED PORK
CHICKEN
BRISKET
ST. LOUIS RIBS
COLLARD GREENS
POTATO SALAD
COLESLAW
PINTO BEANS
MAC N’ CHEESE
Regular menu also available!
Public Service Industry Night.
First responders, military, city employees, teachers, government and state workers.
Every Tuesday night get 35% off. Please bring ID or proof of employment.
Join us for spooky cocktails, small bites, and giveaways after the Portsmouth Halloween Parade!
No stress, no mess. Package includes: oak smoked turkey, baked beans, yukon gold mashed potatoes smoked green bean casserole, classic stuffing, ore nell’s sweet potato casserole cranberry bbq sauce, turkey gravy, hawaiian rolls and apple cobbler.
Order by 11/20 by calling 207.703.2340 or going online to orenellsbbq.com Add on anything from our catering platters! Pick up 11/23 or 11/24. Package comes with heating instructions.
Help support Cross Roads House (CRH), NH’s second largest homeless shelter. Serving the greater NH Seacoast area and southern York County in Maine, CRH provides emergency and transitional shelter to the homeless individuals and families. Beyond just shelter and meals, CRH provides in-house case management, life skills programs and access to local agency partners, all to support the residents’ work to successfully return to permanent housing and thrive in the community.
You can show your support by dining at a participating location on Thursday, August 25th, when we will be donating 15% of sales, or you can donate at any time by following the link www.crossroadshouse.org/donations/donate/.
Participating Locations:
Vida Cantina
The Franklin
Jumpin' Jay's
Street (Portsmouth)
White Heron (Portsmouth)
Ore Nell’s Barbecue
Liars Bench Beer Company
Luigi's West End Pizzeria
Moxy
GRILLED SWELL OYSTER
MAPLE WHISKEY BUTTER & FRIED OKRA
BLACK GARLIC DUMPLINGS
FRIED PORK BELLY, ESCAROLE BROTH
+
SMOKED MAPLE OLD FASHIONED
WOODFORD RESERVE BOURBON, MUDDLED CHERRY & ORANGE, BITTERS, ORE NELL’S HOUSE SMOKED MAPLE SYRUP
CHARRED BROCCOLI RABE SALAD
RED ONIONS, CORNBREAD CROUTONS, JALAPEÑO CHUTNEY, HONEY DIJON VINAIGRETTE
+
BLACKBERRY MINT-JULEP
OLD GRANDDAD BOURBON, SIMPLE SYRUP, MUDDLED BLACKBERRIES, MINT
OAK SMOKED SHORT RIB
ARBOL POLENTA, TRICOLORED CARROTS, DEMI-GLACE
+
RYE TIE DYE
DEVILS RIVER RYE, HOUSE CITRUS SOUR, RASPBERRY LIQUOR
BUTTERMILK PIE
CHIPOTLE APPLE CHUTNEY, TOFFEE CRUMBLE, CINNAMON WHIP CREAM
+
DIRTY CHAI OLD FASHIONED
DEVILS RIVER BOURBON, HOUSE BREWED ICED CHAI TEA, BITTERS, SIMPLE SYRUP, ESPRESSO LIQUIOR, CINNAMON
We're teaming up with our pals over at Tributary Brewing for a five course beer dinner on Thursday, April 2nd. Tickets are limited for this dinner, so don't wait to reserve your spot!
Cost is $75 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Call Ore Nell's to buy your ticket: 207.703.2340
MENU
SURF 'N' TURF OYSTERS
Oysters, Burnt End Crumble, Okra Mignonette
Pairing: Brut IPA
PINK PEPPERCORN PANZANELLA SALAD
Confit Baby Beets, Riverside Farm Greens, Fava Beans, Smoked Goat Cheese, Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette, Fried Bread
Pairing: Pale Ale
DEEP FRIED PORK BELLY
English Pea Mole, Pineapple Chutney, Basil
Pairing: Belgian IPA
SMOKED RUTABAGA "RISOTTO"
Gooooal Glazed Turmeric Scallops, Slivered Almonds
Pairing: Gooooal! Mexican Amber
ORE NELL'S BEEF SHORT RIB
Jerusalem Artichoke Puree, Pickled Fresno and Pearl Onions
Pairing: Spring Saison
MTL "FLOATS"
Smoked Cocoa Nib Vanilla Ice Cream
Pairing: Mott the Lesser
Celebrate New Years Eve with our Texas Tailgate this year! We will be having a BBQ buffet ($24.99) and a 4 course whiskey tasting ($13.99) open 4pm - late.
Get frisky with some whiskey before the clock strikes midnight!
Menu will include brisket, ribs, pulled pork, baked potatoes, mac and cheese, black eyed pea cowboy salad, cole slaw, collard greens, & a special dessert!
Reservations recommended but will also accept walk-ins! See you there! Happy Holidays!
The Cotton State Staples
THREE COURSES $34.95
Join us and our friends from Sheehan Gardens + Homestead this Halloween!
Featuring:
+ Pig Roast Buffet / $19
+ Sheehan Mulled Cider
+ Sheehan Garden Sides
+ Herbal Teas for sale
Costumes are encouraged and there will be a chance to win some raffle prizes.
Grab a bite before the pararde!
$2 off Drafts
$2 off Wine
Food & Cocktails specials
Join us on Mother’s Day for brunch from 10am to 4pm
Reservations are encouraged
SMOKED SALMON ON TEXAS TOAST
dill cream cheese, capers, pickled red onions, andy’s micros
9
CINNAMON BEIGNETS
vanilla cajeta, powder sugar
8
LOBSTER ‘N’ GRITS
brown butter poached lobster, tuckaway farm grits, herbs
15
BRAISED LAMB BENEDICT
lamb shank, smoked tomatoes, hollandaise
16
BRISKET HASH
brisket, confit onions, red bliss potatoes, sunny side egg
13
STRAWBERRY YOGURT PARFAITS
house granola, greek yogurt, macerated strawberries
7
SIDES
Eggs Your Way 1.5
Home Fries 3
Bacon 3
Join us on Easter Sunday for brunch from 10am to 4pm.
Reservations are encouraged.
Menu (subject to change)
Smoked Salmon on Texas Toast
dill cream cheese, capers, pickled red onions, andy’s micros
$9
Pecan Sticky Buns
cinnamon-milk dip, candied pecans
$7
Brown Butter Lobster ‘N’ Grits
brown butter poached lobster, Tuckaway Farm grits, herbs
$15
Braised Lamb Benedict
braised lamb shank, smoked tomatoes, whole grain mustard-rosemary hollandaise
$16
Sides
Eggs Your Way $1.5
Home Fries $3
Bacon $3
Mimosas & Bloody Mary's
We welcomed Chef Gary Kim into our kitchen every Monday & Tuesday this winter for preparations for his new project (and our sister location (!)) MR KIM'S. Join us for his final night in the Ore Nell's kitchen and get a sneak peek at what Mr. Kim's is all about.
SNEAK PREVIEW
RICE CAKES
rajas poblanas, avocado, cotija
$10
BULGOGI SLIDERS
celeriac kimchi, cucumber, king's hawaiian roll
$11
HOKKAIDO POTATO MOCHI
japchae vegetable, apricot, doenjang butter
$15
THE ‘COWBOY HAT LADY’ PORK & EGG
steamed rice, braised pork, pickled greens, soft egg
$15
MAYBE YOU SAVED ROOM?
PANNA COTTA
cinnamon granita, marshmallow fluff, chocolate crumb
$8
No reservations. Just eat.
Menu and pricing subject to change.
Our first ever brunch was such a big hit, so we're doing it again! Join us on St. Patty's day for brunch from 10am to 4pm. Reservations are encouraged. Corned beef this way ---->
Menu (subject to change)
Avocado Texas Toast
pickled cipollini onion, fried cherry tomatoes, sunny side egg
Potato Hoecakes
griddled yukon gold, scallion cream cheese, guinness syrup
Fried Bacon & Grits
confit belly, tuckaway farm grits, de arbol honey
Corned Beef & Sauerkraut Benedict
smoked corned beef, sauerkraut, caraway hollandaise
Ore Nell's Corned Beef Hash
braised cabbage, pickled red onion, home fries, OE egg
Sides
Eggs Your Way
Home Fries
Mimosas & Bloody Mary's
Ore Nell's Barbecue and Berkshire Brewing Co. are teaming up to host a four course dinner with perfectly matched brews.
Tickets available online & by phone: 207.703.2340
VIP tickets are available, but limited! VIP tickets include limited release beers, additional courses and brewery schwag!
MENU subject to change
Amuse Bouche (VIP)
Oyster on the Half Shell | Berkshire Cider
lemon foam, caviar
First Course
Spring Time Panzanella Salad | Long Daze Hefeweizen Ale
confit turnips, radish, english peas, pea shoots, fried white bread, vegetable ash, dill vinaigrette
Second Course
Chicken n' Dumplings | Shabadoo Black & Tan Ale
sweet potato gnocchi, smoked chicken, fennel, tarragon cream, herbs
Third Course
Swing & Dine Pairing | Inhopnito IPA
smoked pork belly, fried Tuckaway Farm grits, Cardona's collard greens, Long Daze gastrique
Fourth Course
Bing Cherry Tartlet | Farmstand Raspberry Barleywine & Russian Imperial Stout
dark chocolate ganache, whipped vanilla
We're opening up for a special brunch serving your favorite brunch items with an Ore Nell's twist!
BRISKET EGGS BENEDICT
PULLED PORK HASH
SMOKED SHRIMP & GRITS
MAINE MEAT SAUSAGE
BISCUITS & RED EYE GRAVY
EGGS YOUR WAY
BLOODY MARYS & MIMOSAS
Reservations encouraged
Chef Gary Kim of Sheep & Wolves will be taking over our kitchen every Monday & Tuesday this winter.
MONDAYS & TUESDAYS
‘nightmrkt’ - a journey through the street noodle dishes from Thailand, Japan, China, and Hong Kong.
**menu and pricing subject to change
