Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in New Hampshire

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems 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!

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.

Top review

Sylvie

Dined 3 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!

Firefly American Bistro - New Hampshire

4.7

4.7 (2159)

$30 and under

American

Manchester

About the restaurant

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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Sharon

Dined 4 days ago

Megan was our server and she was fantastic. Attentive, always smiling and refilled our water without us having to ask. We sat outside and the noise level at lunch was no issue. We both ordered sandwiches which were very good. The homemade chips, though, didn’t have much flavor. Overall a very good lunch with great service.

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Ember Wood Fired Grill

4.7

4.7 (206)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Dover

About the restaurant

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.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

Food was amazing. Server was great! The drinks to die for.

Tomahawk Butchery and Tavern

4.7

4.7 (180)

$30 and under

Steak

Merrimack

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Ruthvip

Dined 2 days ago

We had Ashley as our server... she was amazing! The food also was wonderful! I had the ribeye, my husband had the wonderful chicken and the kids had burgers... all amazing!

Epoch Gastropub

4.5

4.5 (892)

$30 and under

American

Exeter

About the restaurant

Epoch Restaurant & Bar is built on the simple idea that superior, local ingredients will speak for themselves. In that spirit we take a modern approach to classic American dishes, sourcing the freshest sustainable foods in support of the region’s families.

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Lindsey

Dined on Aug 20, 2024

We enjoyed another great evening at the Epoch last night. The chicken sandwich was delicious. The service was great and the atmosphere was very enjoyable. Sean was our server and he was awesome! Had us laughing, was very attentive and made excellent recommendations. Can’t wait to go back again.

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Experience

Thank you Thursdays!

Experience

Toast to the Town Tuesdays!

Experience

Wine Down Wednesdays

Hagan's Grill

4.5

4.5 (805)

$30 and under

American

Hampton

About the restaurant

Your local Neighborhood bar is known for its American Cuisine with a touch of French and Italian Flair. Supporting your local produce market and bringing you nothing but the best fresh food in town. Join us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

90% of our menu is Gluten Free
Fresh Daily Fish Specials
*Available for functions, please contact us for more information
*Give a gift that keeps on giving Gift Cards available
* Hagan's apparel now for sale. Call us for more information
603-926-5668
www.hagansgrill.com

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Paulavip

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Brittany at the bar was excellent very professional lovely personality made you feel welcome. Very very knowledgeable about alcohol and food and had such a positive attitude. Can’t say enough good things about her.

Three Chimneys Inn

4.5

4.5 (189)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Durham

About the restaurant

The ffrost Sawyer Tavern is located in the beautiful and historic Three Chimneys Inn. The Tavern, with its open hearth Summer Kitchen fireplace, granite walls, and hand-hewn beams, provides a cozy spot for hearty traditional New England fare. The Tavern is a popular dining spot for local guests and travelers. The Maples Dining Room features millwork dating to 1699 and retains the original Indian shutters that protected settlers from Colonial-era attacks. Coppers, the original winter kitchen of the 1649 homestead, provides an elegant and romantic setting. Wide plank floors, the open hearth and original millwork create an authentic old New England dining experience.

Our culinary team prepares savory dishes from scratch with exceptional, homegrown flavor. The kitchen works closely with local farms and growers to pick fresh ingredients for creative entrees and innovative cocktails, resulting in exceptional farm-to-table cuisine that showcases the essence of New Hampshire.

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PhilliesFanvip

Dined on Aug 29, 2024

Loved it! We’ve driving by it for years, and finally made a reservation. The Prime Rib dinner was everything we hoped for. The service was perfect. We’ll be back!

Three Tomatoes Trattoria

4.5

4.5 (1104)

$30 and under

Italian

Lebanon

About the restaurant

Over the years I have traveled extensively throughout Italy in search of new ideas, recipes, and great wines to bring back to Three Tomatoes. The source of inspiration continues to be the simple, fresh, healthy and local foods of Trattoria style cooking. Eating in a Trattoria in Italy is like eating with an Italian family. The mood can be relaxed or boisterous, but always friendly. It is a home away from home and a gathering place for friends. I have tried to capture the warmth of the trattoria kitchen with its open fire, the aroma of simmering sauces, roasted meats, grilled fish and pizza baking in our custom built wood fired oven. Our newly revised wine list has been enhanced by selections of distinction and value inspired by attending Vinitaly, Slow Food's Terra Madre and visiting vineyards throughout Italy, Sicily and Sardinia. Three Tomatoes has captured some of the spirit that makes wine, food, and conviviality such an important part of trattoria life.

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Annmarie

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

Great food, prompt and friendly service. An old favorite we go back to again and again.

Trenta

4.4

4.4 (44)

$31 to $50

American

Wolfeboro

About the restaurant

Perched on the shore of Rust Pond, Trenta’s restored barn setting, intimate dining room and convivial lounge complete with handcrafted copper bartop and fireside seating, harmonize for an atmosphere reminiscent of simpler times–a place to come only to enjoy.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Aug 10, 2024

Food was fantastic, atmosphere was lovely..can’t wait to go again!

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Experience

1/2 off Wine Tuesdays

Otto - Portsmouth

4.3

4.3 (49)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Portsmouth

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of the West End in the Frank Jones 1884 House, OTTO Portsmouth boasts spacious indoor and outdoor dining areas and a 2-level bar with 24 taps. Enjoy full-service dining, our quick-serve slice counter, as well as takeout and delivery of your favorite OTTO pies, salads, apps, and desserts.

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Annvip

Dined 5 days ago

We love Otto’s! The pizza just can’t be beat…the atmosphere is warm and welcoming…and the wait staff is so friendly and accommodating…and do not miss Trivia on Wednesday’s hosted by Beth! We recommend Otto’s to all our friends. So, if you’re looking for good food and a relaxing atmosphere you should definitively give Otto’s a try.

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