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  1. A photo of The Crown Tavern restaurant

    The Crown Tavern

    Price: Moderate
    Comfort Food
    4.9
    (952)
    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.
  2. A photo of The Carriage House restaurant

    The Carriage House

    Price: Expensive
    Contemporary American
    4.9
    (984)
    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!
  1. A photo of Ember Wood Fired Grill restaurant

    Ember Wood Fired Grill

    Price: Expensive
    Contemporary American
    4.8
    (229)
    Ember Wood Fired Grill features a locally inspired menu with a casual upscale setting. Our Chef, Christopher Gouzie, best describes our menu as "Globally Inspired". It features familiar dishes with a twist. "We use new and interesting ingredients, and different cooking procedures to introduce our guests to a unique way to present food."
    We have taken this same concept for our Specialty Cocktail list. Deviating from the classic recipe with housemade syrups, specialty bitters, and high end liquors and liqueurs.
    Enjoy our sleek downstairs dining room, outdoor covered terrace, or upstairs bourbon room, where we house over 100 whiskeys on selection, and offer over 20 wines by the glass and bottle.
    We regularly host private events, and therefor reservations are recommended.
  2. A photo of The Puddle Dock restaurant

    The Puddle Dock

    Price: Expensive
    American
    4.8
    (974)
    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.
  1. A photo of Local Street Eats restaurant

    Local Street Eats

    Price: Moderate
    American
    4.8
    (49)
    LOCAL PROVIDES A TRULY UNIQUE EXPERIENCE. SKIP THE TRUCK AND JOIN US AT THE TABLE! OUR MULTICULTURAL APPROACH TO CLASSIC STREET FOOD AIMS TO UNITE PEOPLE THROUGH THE LOVE OF FOOD. WE STRIVE TO CREATE A COMFORTABLE, ENJOYABLE, STYLISH ENVIRONMENT THAT COMPLEMENTS OUR RICH, WARM, AND HISTORICALLY INSPIRED MENU. FROM THE GYOZA TO THE STREET CORN, FROM THE SMASH BURGER TO THE BAO BUNS, EACH DISH IS A TESTAMENT TO THE VIBRANT LATE-NIGHT STREETS AROUND THE WORLD. DISCOVER AN OASIS FOR ALL YOUR FAVORITE
    STREET FOOD CLASSICS AT LOCAL!
    #GoLocoForLocal
  2. A photo of CR's The Restaurant restaurant

    CR's The Restaurant

    Price: Expensive
    American
    4.7
    (2,510)
    Nothing beats an inviting dinner after a drive up the coast or a day on the shore. Indulge in a selection from our award-winning wine list, try a local beer on tap or a specialty cocktail.
    CR's is a favorite stop to 'chill out' with friends!
    It's where you want to be!

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New Hampshire is home to a delicious selection of cuisine choices, ranging from seafood to wild game. Visit a steakhouse or seafood restaurant for classic dishes of lobster, steamers or oysters. Poutine is popular in the area and can be found at the local American restaurants for a Canadian twist. Another way to get a taste of the area’s cuisine is to try the local sausage dishes at any of the Italian, American or Mediterranean dining establishments. Wild game is also common by way of bison and elk, and it is available in a variety of eateries as a featured local specialty. If you're looking to spend an exciting night on the town, stop and try the local cider beverages.

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