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Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in Merrimack

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4.8
Exceptional(2306)
Price: Moderate
• American • Manchester
Booked 40 times today
Firefly Bistro & Bar is a casually upscale American bistro situated in the heart of Manchester"s downtown district. Firefly embraces the concept of comfort dining by offering inspired classic American fare in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Firefly's extensive wine list, craft beer selections, and creative cocktails compliment the time-honored yet innovative creations of Chef David Becker's seasonal menus, which burst with flavors from around the world. The uptown atmosphere is accentuated by downtown hospitality and friendly, professional service.
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4.9
Exceptional(936)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Manchester
Booked 29 times today
The Crown Tavern is a vibrant bar scene. As one reviewer states, 'If you`re looking for a quiet place to dine, don`t go here. This is 100% up-beat, loud and energetic.' Another highlights the 'great atmosphere and creative dishes', and the 'great beer selection'. The bartenders are also praised for being 'personable and creative with the drinks'.
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4.6
Exceptional(1145)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Nashua
Booked 6 times today
Stella Blu is a vibrant bar scene according to its reviews. Customers love the 'fun lively atmosphere' and 'great vibe'. They praise the 'award-winning cocktails' and 'great service', which adds to the lively atmosphere. Many customers recommend it for a 'girls night out' or a 'date night', indicating it's a place for socializing and enjoyment.
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4.8
Exceptional(197)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Nashua
Booked 21 times today
Welcome to Mike's Italian Kitchen. Mike's is the the most recent creation of the Michael Timothy's Dining Group. Mike's Italian Kitchen is in our flagship location at 212 Main St in downtown Nashua, where it all began. Our chef/owner Michael Buckley has always been inspired by classic Italian food, a food that evokes comfort, family and fun. The menu at Mike's Italian Kitchen is a modern interpretation of classic Italian comfort food. Select regional Italian wines add to the enjoyment of a meal celebrated with friends, family and colleagues.
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4.9
Exceptional(4849)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Manchester
Booked 45 times today
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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