Diners' Choice: American restaurants in New Hampshire

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in New Hampshire? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Laconia Local Eatery

4.8

4.8 (18)

$30 and under

American

Laconia

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

Meghan

Dined 2 days ago

Had an excellent experience. Service was great and the food was amazing. 10/10 would recommend.

Cure Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1324)

$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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Neil

Dined 2 days ago

Great restaurant. Menu was very creative. All staff work well as a team. Thank you for a very nice dinner.

Adair Country Inn & Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (422)

$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.

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cathyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

First visit to the Inn was very nice. The quality of food and presentation were both good - checking it out for another visit during the Holidays. It was a Wednesday eve, so a calm & quiet dinner. Quaint, tiny Bar area and a cozy dining room with a fireplace. New (ish) Chef, still needs to iron out some kitchen details. Undercooked (raw) vegetables, but steak was a perfect MR. Mashed potatoes were pretty amazing, both buttery and lumpy (the way we love them!!) The 2 best reasons to return - 1. Very accessible, right off of 93 N exit 40 2. Our Host & server Haley, was a charm!

The Puddle Dock

4.8

4.8 (839)

$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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Joanne

Dined 1 day ago

The service and ambience were excellent! Ribeye was not worth the price- it was a bit tough and tasteless, the potato was also a skimpy tasteless puree - I expected a hearty hot whipped/mashed potatoes to match the ribeye - the brussel sprouts were delicious and a good portion. The bread and butter was beyond fresh and yummy! The chocolate pudding dessert was the best! Also for the record, my nine year old niece reported her chicken fingers were the best she ever had in her life. Fries not so much - funny taste to her! I will definitely visit again, but try another entree.

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Portsmouth Chowder

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Seared Local Scallops

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Cinnamon-Rum Bread Pudding

Hagan's Grill

4.6

4.6 (828)

$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

Top review

Kim

Dined 3 days ago

I LOVE Hagan's!! Dora, the proprietor, comes out to greet her customers, and always makes us feel welcome and at home. Last night, the Chef stopped by to make sure I enjoyed my meal and even knew I was the one with the "sauce on the side". The menu is diverse and amazing!! The presentation of food is phenomenal, and everything tastes great!!! I always have a GREAT time at Hagan's, and I highly recommend you stop in. I think you will be back just as I will be!!!

Firefly American Bistro - New Hampshire

4.7

4.7 (2227)

$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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Heather

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent menu, drink menu, food, service and ambiance! Highly recommend.

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4.8

4.8 (691)

$30 and under

American

Hampton

About the restaurant

Established in 1970 by the late Mike and Kay Tinios, the Galley Hatch has been a seacoast favorite restaurant for 50 years. An extensive menu offers traditional American Food highlighting New England seasonality and serves lunch and dinner daily. Collectively, the Three Dining rooms, Tap Room, and four season Lower Deck, provide seating for over 400 guests. With sky-lit dining areas, a fireplace, wooden booths, and large round tables, The Galley Hatch boasts a charming and cozy New England ambiance.

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Kathy

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent service, food was perfection. My haddock dish was perfect, along with friends steak dinner and another’s chicken dish. More than happy visiting Galley Hatch as always!

CR's The Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (2440)

$31 to $50

American

Hampton

About the restaurant

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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MichaelVIP

Dined 5 days ago

GREAT SPOT FOR A HOLIDAY GET TOGETHER FOR OLD FRIENDS. IMPECCABLE SERVICE AND FOOD TO MATCH WITH NO RUSH TO TURN THE TABLE

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Popular dish

Beet Salad

Panorama Six82

4.5

4.5 (269)

$30 and under

American

Campton

About the restaurant

Panorama Six82 is a reimagined casual dining experience at Owl’s Nest Resort.

Located in Thornton New Hampshire, right in the heart of the White Mountains, Panorama Six82 is here to be your new favorite local hangout spot that offers delicious dishes with the freshest ingredients.

From burgers to Osso Bucco, Panorama Six82 caters to all diners, so come on in and give us a try!

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CindyVIP

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

Love the new menu, glad the fish & chips was an added special. Always delicious!

Americus at LaBelle Winery Derry

4.6

4.6 (1410)

$30 and under

American

Derry

About the restaurant

The menu at Americus Restaurant focuses on New England contemporary farm-to-table cuisine with an international flair and a full bar serving LaBelle wines, craft cocktails, craft beers on draft, and non-alcoholic beverages. Enjoy the ambiance of our restaurant, designed with your comfort in mind; soothing colors, oversized seats, and round booths. Our large outdoor seating area provides a beautiful view of our picturesque pond, and you can enjoy our firepit at night. Americus Restaurant is located at LaBelle Winery in Derry, NH - join us to experience the best cuisine in New Hampshire!

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Sabrina

Dined 2 days ago

Went here after the lights experience. My boyfriend and I shared the chicken cutlet and sausage mac and cheese, which were both delicious! Our waitress was very attentive and kind, and the atmosphere was very enjoyable. Would definitely come back here again!

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