Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in New Hampshire

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in New Hampshire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Adair Country Inn & Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (404)

$31 to $50

American

Bethlehem

About the restaurant

The Adair Country Inn was built in 1927 and sits on a 200-acre grand estate with views of the surrounding White Mountains. This former private residence offers intimate and casual dining indoors all year, plus patio dining during the summer. Curbside pickup is available as well. Open Wed thru Sun from 5 to 9 pm.

Enjoy Executive Chef Steve Learned's exquisite cuisine. Made with the freshest ingredients and artfully presented. We welcome guests of the Inn, visitors to the area and local friends and family to enjoy New England Style cuisine.

Relaxing ambiance in a casual elegant atmosphere. Many birthdays and anniversaries have been celebrated at Adair Country Inn & Restaurant and the uncompromising attention to detail with highly personalized, warm service makes every celebration special.

The dinner menu is complimented by a carefully selected wine list, fine selection of beers and a wide variety of cocktails and seasonal specialties.

Top review

Douglas

Dined 6 days ago

We were there for Date Night which made it more affordable. Had the mushroom flatbread appetizer, the steak special, and the lamb chops - all delicious. One of us had the cookie sundae for dessert, which was very nice. The other had the fresh peach tart which was only okay - the puff pastry shell was tough and there wasn't much in the way of filling so it was pretty dry; the flavor was nice, though.

Prime at Sky Meadow

4.9

4.9 (158)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Nashua

About the restaurant

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Prepare to be wowed by the unparalleled dining experience at PRIME - the premier steakhouse and seafood restaurant in Southern New Hampshire. Our menu features the finest cuts of steak and freshest seafood, complemented by a wine list that's constantly evolving to bring you the best selection possible. As you savor your meal, take in the stunning views that only PRIME can offer. With exceptional cuisine, top-notch service, and unbeatable vistas, PRIME at Sky Meadow is the only choice for a truly unforgettable dining experience.

*PLEASE NOTE OUR DRESS CODE*: NO gym wear, hooded sweatshirts, shorts or ball caps are to be worn. *MEN MUST WEAR PANTS*. All male shirts must have a collar. No tank tops. Jackets are not required

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vasilios

Dined 6 days ago

The food was delicious. Drinks were great! Highly recommend. It’s a hidden gem that many people are unaware and have no idea how speculates place it! 5 stars all around! Staff is top notch!!

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Popular dish

Ribeye

The Carriage House

4.9

4.9 (817)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Rye

About the restaurant

The Carriage House, an oceanfront, modern New England restaurant and raw bar, is open at 2263 Ocean Boulevard on scenic Rye Beach, New Hampshire. Committed to honoring the restaurant’s rich traditions rooted in hospitality. Join us for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, sip a cocktail by our working fireplace, or take in the ocean views!

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Julie

Dined 4 days ago

Our first time experience and we will go back! Delicious, fresh, creative and great menu selection and pairings. The Carriage House is presented as a classy, smart dining experience as indicated with the meal offerings, wine selection and cocktails. However, dining staff needs to be trained not to reach across or in front of customers while serving water, drinks, silverware or food. We found this a bit out of place, as it was not what you expected. Everything else is well-orchestrated including the food being served all at once. Hope this helps.... Julie G.

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4.9

4.9 (751)

$31 to $50

American

Portsmouth

About the restaurant

Located on the grounds of Strawbery Banke Museum in historic Portsmouth, New Hampshire, The Puddle Dock Restaurant proudly offers Modern Colonial feel and fare! Led by esteemed Executive Chef Derek Clough, the Puddle Dock Restaurant will take you back to Colonial America featuring English and American favorites, then snap you back to the present with our modern twists.

Chef Derek takes great pride in growing a lot of our vegetables, foraging our mushrooms, and presenting beauty for your palate. His care is evidence in some of our best-loved dishes, Yorkshire Pudding, Portuguese Salted Cod, Pan-Roasted Duck Breast, and our signature Hoe Cake. Be sure to save room for dessert! All our desserts are made in house - Cinnamon Rum Breading, Dark Chocolate Pudding, and Posset are among the favorites!

Enjoy the ambience of our historic exposed beam building, once a general store offering penny candy, or enjoy our front and rear patios for dinner in the open air.

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trish

Dined 5 days ago

Seven in our party tonight, and everything was delicious and perfectly prepared. From appetizers to dessert, it was amazing! Our server was TOP NOTCH, as were all the staff members we encountered!! The historic charm of the restaurant definitely adds to the whole dining experience. I highly recommend The Puddle Dock and will happily return!

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Popular dish

Portsmouth Chowder

Popular dish

Seared Local Scallops

Wolfetrap Grill & Rawbar

4.8

4.8 (159)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Wolfeboro

About the restaurant

Wolfetrap Grill & Rawbar is a family owned and operated restaurant located in Wolfeboro, NH. We offer the freshest local seafood, amazing burger, delicious salads and much more. Offering limited reservations via Opentable, most of our seating is walk-in service. Enjoy our friendly, casual atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating on Back Bay with water views. A popular destination, sometimes means a bit of a wait, our outdoor “Trap” bar is a great place to wait for your table and enjoy games, snacks and drinks.

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Sylvie

Dined 5 days ago

My food was outstanding! I ordered a fisherman's platter, and typically fried food will bother me, however, I felt fine after eating my meal and the day after! I would HIGHLY recommend this place with no hesitation! Our waitress was wonderful as she was so down to earth. She normally is a bar tender, and we ate out on the patio, which was wonderful!

Hanover Street Chophouse

4.9

4.9 (3978)

$31 to $50

Steak

Manchester

About the restaurant

We are committed to serving food that will be creative, yet “classic,” service that will be impeccable but not intimidating, in an ambiance that will be elegant, yet comfortable and inviting, ensuring a dining experience that will be extraordinary and memorable!

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Nathan

Dined 6 days ago

Fantastic food, ambience and service. Our waitress Catherine was the best.

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4.9

4.9 (4648)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Manchester

About the restaurant

Cotton features the cooking of award-winning chef/author/owner Jeffrey Paige. Located in Manchester's Historic Millyard District, Cotton is known for exceptional farm to table comfort food, friendly yet professional service, and an inviting, casual upscale atmosphere. It's the place the New York Times calls hip, named one of the best neighborhood restaurants in the Northeast by Bon Appetit Magazine and holds the distinct honor of Best Martinis in New Hampshire year after year by NH Magazine and The Union Leader.

RESERVATIONS:
Patio dining is available April through October. To request a patio table please note this when you make your reservation. Weather permitting, we will call early afternoon the day of your reservation to confirm if patio seating is available. We cannot guarantee specific seating at this time but we always do our best.

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Anthony

Dined on Sep 3, 2024

Delicious food seemed under priced, given portions and how great it was. Service was perfect.

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Popular dish

Pan-Seared Scallops

Popular dish

Almond-Crusted Turkey Schnitzel

Popular dish

Buttermilk Herb Fried Chicken

PastAmore

4.9

4.9 (279)

$30 and under

Italian

Amherst

About the restaurant

PastAmore is a restaurant serving Italian cuisine, deserts and salads. The restaurant takes reservations, offers take-outs and also provides catering services. The normal attire here is casual, with the ambience being classy, and the noise level has been rated as quiet during peak hours. It is a good place to visit with kids or large groups for dinner and there is also a private parking lot with bike parking and wheelchair accessibility here as well. PastAmore has a full alcohol bar and the interior of the restaurant is trendy and spacious.

The menu at PastAmore consists of Italian classic dishes such as the Veal Saltimboca, pasta, pizzas, and spaghetti. The restaurant was established in 2001 and the waiting staff is extremely friendly, and efficient in taking orders.

Top review

wadevip

Dined 4 days ago

the food is always outstanding service is great as well

Cure Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1252)

$31 to $50

American

Portsmouth

About the restaurant

Cure is located at the corner of State and Penhallow Streets in historic downtown Portsmouth, NH. We are within walking distance of Prescott Park, Strawberry Bank, Seacoast Repertory Theatre and Portsmouth Music Hall.
Our restaurant offers American Bistro cuisine, in a fine dining environment, at affordable prices. Cure is a great place for friends to meet, business functions, and romantic dining .

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Cyndy

Dined 7 days ago

We had the lobster bisque. So tasty with big pieces of lobster meat. Salad was peaches and barrata cheese, arugula and prosciutto. Delish! Entree was scallops, risotto and asparagus. This chef knows what she’s doing! Servers pleasant. We sat “outside” which was an enclosed porch type of area. Lovely!

The Crown Tavern

4.8

4.8 (837)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Manchester

About the restaurant

The Crown Tavern will be the perfect spot to unwind and savor the end of the day. Located in the heart of Manchester’s central downtown, The Crown is a place where you'll come to relax with friends, grab a drink, share some tasty bites, and enjoy the night as it unfolds.

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Charles

Dined 5 days ago

We enjoy The Crown every time, especially when we eat outdoors ( inside it tends toward the noisier side). The food and drinks are excellent. Primrose was our server and she’s terrific! Always a great experience!

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