Graduation Dining, Catering & Private Events
Planning a graduation weekend celebration? From dinner reservations and family gatherings to catering, private events, and boutique hotel stays, explore graduation options across JGroup Hospitality properties.
Celebrate With Dinner in Portsmouth + Kittery
Planning a graduation weekend celebration? From dinner reservations and family gatherings to catering, private events, and boutique hotel stays, explore graduation options across JGroup Hospitality properties.
Jumpin’ Jay’s Fish Café
Fresh seafood, handcrafted cocktails, and a classic downtown Portsmouth atmosphere make Jumpin’ Jay’s a favorite for celebratory dinners and special occasions.
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Vida Cantina
Celebrate with tacos, margaritas, and modern Mexican favorites in a lively and relaxed atmosphere perfect for family gatherings and graduation dinners.
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Street
Street offers globally inspired street food, shareable plates, and a casual atmosphere ideal for groups, families, and graduation weekend celebrations.
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Ore Nell's Barbecue
Barbecue, comfort food, and family-style favorites make Ore Nell’s a great option for larger gatherings, casual celebrations, and graduation weekend meals.
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Nichinan
A refined downtown dining experience featuring Japanese-inspired cuisine, sushi, and cocktails inside Hotel Thaxter.
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Moxy
Comfort food, craft cocktails, and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere perfect for celebratory dinners and gathering with family and friends.
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Nisi Greek Kitchen + Bar
Modern Greek dishes, shareable mezze, and warm hospitality make Nisi ideal for intimate dinners and family-style graduation celebrations.
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Graduation Party Catering
Hosting family at home or planning a backyard graduation celebration? JGroup Hospitality properties offer catering and large-format dining options perfect for graduation parties, family gatherings, and casual celebrations throughout New Hampshire and Maine.
From barbecue trays and taco spreads to crowd-friendly favorites designed for groups, our teams can help make graduation weekend easy and memorable.
Ore Nell's Barbecue
Barbecue trays, smoked meats, classic sides, and family-style options perfect for backyard graduation parties, larger gatherings, and casual celebrations.
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Vida Cantina
Modern Mexican catering featuring taco packages, shareable favorites, margaritas, and flexible options for graduation parties and group celebrations.
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Dos Amigos Burritos
Casual catering packages with burritos, taco bars, chips, dips, and crowd-friendly options ideal for graduation parties, school celebrations, and family gatherings.
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Private Events for Graduation Weekend
Planning a larger family gathering, graduation dinner, or private celebration? JGroup Hospitality properties offer private dining rooms, group dining options, and event spaces across New Hampshire and Maine.
Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner or a larger graduation party, our teams can help create a memorable celebration.
The 801
Flexible private event space in Portsmouth’s West End ideal for graduation parties, family gatherings, cocktail receptions, and larger celebrations.
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Jumpin’ Jay’s Fish Café
Private dining options for celebratory seafood dinners, family gatherings, and special occasions in downtown Portsmouth.
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Moxy
Warm, inviting private dining spaces perfect for graduation dinners, cocktail gatherings, and smaller group celebrations.
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Nichinan
Private dining in a refined and intimate setting inside Hotel Thaxter.
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STREET Concord
Private dining and group gathering options with globally inspired street food and a lively atmosphere in downtown Concord.
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The Railpenny Tavern
Comfortable private dining and event space for graduation dinners, family celebrations, and larger gatherings.
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Boutique Hotel Stays for Graduation Weekend
Make the most of graduation weekend with boutique hotel stays in downtown Portsmouth.
Hotel Thaxter
A boutique downtown hotel featuring thoughtfully designed guest rooms and onsite dining at Nichinan.
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The Sailmaker's House
A quiet boutique stay within walking distance to Portsmouth’s waterfront, restaurants, and downtown shopping.
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Water Street Inn
A waterfront boutique stay in the heart of Kittery with easy access to Portsmouth dining, shopping, and graduation weekend celebrations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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JGroup Hospitality offers restaurants, private dining spaces, catering, and boutique hotel stays across Portsmouth and Kittery for graduation weekend celebrations.
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Yes. Select JGroup Hospitality properties offer catering and large-format dining options for graduation parties and family gatherings.
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Yes. Graduation weekends can be busy throughout Portsmouth and Kittery, and reservations are strongly encouraged.
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Yes. The 801 and select JGroup Hospitality properties offer private dining and event options for larger graduation celebrations.
Celebrating Beyond Portsmouth
Planning a graduation celebration closer to home? JGroup Hospitality restaurants across New Hampshire and Maine also offer dining, catering, and group gathering options throughout graduation season.
Concord, NH
Exeter, NH
Epping, NH
Biddeford, ME