http://www.acornsrestaurant.com/index.html

This lovely restaurant is located on the campus of the University of New Hampshire about a 15-minute drive from downtown Portsmouth. It is located in The New England Center, which houses a hotel and conference facility. The woodsy setting belies that fact that it is on the campus of a large, bustling university. Floor to ceiling windows makes one feel they are dining outdoors.

They have several specials including a lunch buffet served Mon-Fri from 11:30am - 1:30pm for only $10. that includes a choice of soup or New England Clam Chowder (delicious), a full salad bar, sandwich made to order from a large variety of meats, cheeses, breads and condiments and many mouth-watering desserts, which if Crème Brule is available grab it quick before it's gone! If you want the expanded buffet that includes the above plus hot entrees be sure and bring a big appetite. Beverages, tax and gratuity are extra.

There is a jazz brunch buffet served on Sundays and more elegant (albeit expensive) meals served in the evening. A nice selection of domestic and imported wines is available. This is the perfect place to go if attending any events at the Whittemore Arena which hosts a variety of sporting and cultural events including ice shows, Andre Rieu, a spring home and garden exposition and much more.

http://www.whittemorecenter.com/

Free parking is in a lot adjacent to the New England Center.

Acorns was named one of the Top 100 restaurants in New England by the Phantom Gourmet.: http://www.phantomgourmet.com/