Gosport Grill - Rye

Came out to spend the day hoping for a peaceful and scenic retreat. Yikes, this place was a disaster. Won’t be returning unless they get new management. So crowded it was impossible to find a quiet spot to sit. The hotel “restaurant” offers one meal for lunch, which was grilled cheese. Facilities were disgusting and unclean. The entire island reeked of trash. The huge front porch of the hotel reeked of trash, the walks reeked of trash, and we could still smell trash even after climbing as far out on the rocks by the water as we could. The historic buildings were all occupied by people playing loud music and shrieking children. It is such a shame that such a beautiful and historic location has fallen apart like this, we won’t be returning.

I just wanted to second David W 's review. The place is gorgeous but the food was unacceptable. Several meals were inedible. The food was often cold. If you are a vegetarian you are out of luck. I often asked workers what was in the gluten free area and they couldn 't tell me. I even wrote to them when I returned but never heard back. And you are stuck unless you want something from the snack shop. I see that they have a new chef this year so I may give it another try, but I WILL bring food with me.

I've been going to Star Island since the 80s. I grew up going there, worked there as a summer job in my 20s and returned as a guest. WOW has the quality of service fallen off a cliff! Staff used to be super friendly and felt like family. I guess due to budget cutbacks, they're paying for the cheapest people possible who don't care about the island and community. FOOD IS ABSOLUTELY AWFUL. Bring your own. And remember there is nothing to eat at all at night (and dinner is at 6:30). I can't stress enough how bad the food is. They literally can't cook rice it was crunchy! I thought we were safe on sandwhich day but the cold cuts were gross and bread stale. Everything used to have a homemade feel now everything looks and tastes like prison food. Nothing fresh in sight. Fruit not ripe, veggies with no flavor. Meat is terrible quality and almost definitely from a factory farm. I was so disappointed with how far the standards have dropped. And it's not even cheap!

The best damn veggie burger I've had all summer! You go for one then head back time and time and time and time and time again for the experience and service! : It only helps that all the staff are beautiful!Open 11-3 weather permitting

Spoke at a conference on Star Island. As other reviewers have noted, the historic hotel is 7 miles off the NH coast with magnificent views from rooms and porches. Facilities are accurately described on the website simple accommodations with shared baths. Internet limited to main building. Unlike several 2022 reviewers, I found the food to be decent. Conferees told me that a new chef had vastly improved the meals. Sensible menu with emphasis on American classics suited to cafeteria service. Was surprised to also find medium rare roast beef, good salads. Excellent baked goods. Plenty of vegan and gluten free options. Contrary to some 2022 reviewers, I found the service by the young staff was cheerful and efficient. Bottom line: the hotel could be used as a set for a fin de siecle movie. Beautiful setting and historic ambience. Simple rooms and amenities as described on website. I enjoyed my week on the island.