Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in New Hampshire

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants 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!

The Carriage House

4.9

4.9 (886)

$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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OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

Fabulous from start to finish! One of our absolute favorites.

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4.8

4.8 (2850)

$31 to $50

Italian

Portsmouth

About the restaurant

Please Note: Online Reservations are for our Main indoor dining room ONLY. Please call us directly for WIne Bar options at 603.436.4000. We reserve the right to charge $20.00 per person cancelation fee, please call us by 12:00p.m.. the day of your reservation to avoid possible cancelation fees.~~~~~~ Nestled like a hidden jewel in historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Massimo's warmly lit brick and stone grotto walls, fresh flowers and oil paintings of magnificent Italian landscapes transports guests to Florence, Rome and Venice. Guests relax in a richly appointed atmosphere beneath mahogany-beamed ceilings and private parties unwind in their own intimate dining room. Ristorante Massimo offers authentic dishes from all regions of Italy. From innovative concepts to timeless Italian favorites, our executive chef creates each dish with a distinctive, refined touch as found in some of the world's most celebrated restaurants. **limited dining room availability offered online**

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Mike

Dined 1 day ago

Outstanding in all regards. Absolutely perfect dining experience

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Popular dish

Kobe Beef Meatballs

Hanover Street Chophouse

4.8

4.8 (4056)

$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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Thomas

Dined 4 days ago

This was our third experience and it was fantastic as usual. Meal was amazing! Steaks were done perfectly. Our server was knowledgeable and very personable. Thank you for helping us to celebrate two birthdays!

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Adair Country Inn & Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (425)

$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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keithVIP

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

The Adair restaurant itself is very nice. Now I'm going to be honest & a little critical. We were here last just after Columbus Day weekend the weekend after. It's only just pretty much gone for that part. The food then was considerably better than it was this time they have a new chef now and I think he's still as they say cutting his teeth. Richard had hope for the osso bucco and they ran out which well that can happen so you just deal with it. We both started with the seafood chowder this was excellent this to me was the best thing of the entire meal. Lots of seafood mostly fish. Great flavor brothy rather than way too much cream. Chowders over the last 30 or 40 years have become a different animal compared to what they used to be. Most places are so thick you could stand a spoon up in it and that's because they use way too much Roux. A lot of room is a good way of hiding the fact you actually don't have much seafood in the chowder. You put in whatever seafood base, a tiny bit of seafood and then a lot of roux & a lot of cream. Not the way it should be. But at Adair the restaurant chowder was excellent. The way a chowder should be. We then split the house salad which was really good very fresh just the right amount of dressing really tasty. For our mains I had the salmon which came with a pesto rice. I'm not a big fan of rice anyway but you know that's what was included with the meal. The salmon was good A little overcooked, which I'm generally okay with. It definitely could have used a little bit more of a sauce on top. No Richard ordered the pork ribeye. Now people need to understand this is not a ribeye like you get with a steak this is basically a loin chop. It can be done either bone in or no bone this was no bone. The meat was good, but needed more sauce. I recommend a chutney. Desserts were okay but not over the top. I think they just need to fine-tune things a little bit.

1869 Room at The Wentworth

4.6

4.6 (1040)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Jackson

About the restaurant

Dining in our casual lounge and in our elegant dining room.
Chef Brian Gazda has been leading the team at The Wentworth for almost a decade and he and his team are loyal and dedicated to their cause. Sourcing from local producers is of utmost importance to Brian and freshness is a requirement. If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please do not hesitate to ask as we are always willing to accommodate.
At this time, we offer both our dinner menu and a more casual lounge menu and of course our fabulous breakfast every morning. The Alpine Lounge is open from 4pm-10pm daily. Food is offered in the lounge Sunday-Thursday 4pm-9pm and Saturdays & Sundays from 4pm-10pm. Please be aware that these menus can change at the last minute due to availability of certain foods during this time and we look at this as a good thing - there could always be something new on the menu!

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don

Dined 6 days ago

beautiful atmospher, excellent decor, outstanding food!!

Americus at LaBelle Winery Derry

4.5

4.5 (1438)

$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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LaurenVIP

Dined 5 days ago

I had the tuna special and my partner had the pork loin special. Both were excellent. We shared the blueberry cheesecake. I’m not much of a cheesecake person, but it was yummy. We were seated but the front window overlooking the pond/patio. That section of the restaurant is very cold. We will ask for a different table next time. Overall, a nice place to be and the food is almost always 5 ⭐️.

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Evolution Bistro & Bar

4.5

4.5 (17)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Manchester

About the restaurant

Introducing Evolution Bistro & Bar, where modern American cuisine meets a European flair. This exciting new destination promises a dynamic menu, blending bold, contemporary flavors with timeless European influences. Whether you're seeking a sophisticated dining experience or a vibrant spot for cocktails, Evolution Bistro & Bar will elevate your nights out in downtown Manchester! Stay tuned for more details and sign up to be among the first to experience this culinary evolution!

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Michaella

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent evening out! Attentive and friendly staff. Beautiful plates of delicious food! Brilliant from start to finish!

Stickney's Restaurant at the Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa

4.4

4.4 (771)

$30 and under

American

Bretton Woods

About the restaurant

Dinner reservations are reserved for hotel guests weekends, holidays and peak times. Please reach out to 603.278.8864 for reservation inquiries. Reservations are not needed for lunch.

Found on the patio level of the Omni Mount Washington Resort, this popular eatery integrates fresh local and regional products with the finest ingredients available. Sit by the fire on a cool evening or enjoy al fresco dining in the warmer months.

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Michele

Dined on Nov 10, 2024

Tony was our waiter and was amazing! He was friendly and personable! Food overall was good - especially the linguine and meatballs! Desserts were only average - cake was dry

Panorama Six82

4.4

4.4 (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!

Sugar Hill Inn

4.2

4.2 (501)

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

Sugar Hill

About the restaurant

The Oaks Restaurant and Tavern at the Sugar Hill Inn is a romantic getaway known for culinary adventure. Chef Val Fortin provides a selection of traditional fine dining options with carefully crafted seasonal menus along with nightly amuse bouche and entree specials. With an intimate dining room, the combination of great food, wine and conversation make dining with us a unique and lovely experience. For special occasions, the coursed menu offers a well balanced symphony of flavors and leads guests through a leisurely, romantic and artistic culinary experience. Great wines and a full bar selection enhances the experience. The Sugar Hill Inn has received the Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRoNA) award, Best of New Hampshire 2015, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2009-2018, Member of the Select Registry, 2013 Yankee Magazine Editors' Choice and featured in "Everyday with Rachel Ray."

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O'Dwyer

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

A great country Inn with delicious food. Very welcoming. Will return!

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