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Buckley's Great Steaks, Merrimack, NH

Buckley's Great Steaks

4.8
4.8
4562 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
20:00
Booked 36 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Buckley's Great steaks, located in the historic Riddles Tavern, provides a warm New England atmosphere. We offer Midwestern grain-fed beef, char-grilled and prepared with uncompromising quality. We are part of Michael Timothy's Dining Group representing the finest cuisine and hospitality in Southern NH by award winning Chef / Owner Michael and Sarah Buckley.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (603) 424-0995
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Buckley
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining rooms available in our beautifully restored historic Tavern offering a distinguished setting for your occasion. Our exceptional quality cuisine and our spirit of hospitality will make all your guests feel welcome as we anticipate your every need. We look forward to making your event a success.
  • Area
    Merrimack
  • Cross Street
    Woodbury St
  • Parking details
    Parking on site
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,562 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Best Food

  • New Hampshire

    Most Booked

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Overall

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Food

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Romantic

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buckley's Great Steaks is a beloved local gem offering "excellent service and food." Known for perfectly cooked steaks, attentive staff, and a cozy atmosphere, it's a top choice for special occasions. While some find the prices high, the quality of the food and the overall dining experience make it "worth the trip."

4,562 Reviews
  1. Barbara

    Greater Boston

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My only disappointment with the evening was that the amount of mashed potatoes and vegetable was quite small compared to previous visit. I think that’s something that could be improved up line. I’d be curious to hear your feedback on this.

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  2. Kelly

    Indiana

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food were excellent! We were in a smaller room that was very noisy.
    Buckley's Great SteaksResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Kelly. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your visit; however, we do apologize if your dining room was a bit noisy. We'll always do our best to accommodate requests for quieter tables wherever possible, though it can be a bit difficult to gauge on weekend evenings which other tables may be boisterous. We'll make a note in your account about this and do everything we can to ensure a more serene dining experience for your next visit. We look forward to serving you again soon! All the best, Buckley's Great Steaks Management

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  3. Michael

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jo was an amazing server! Steaks were phenomenal. Get the smashed potatoes!

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  4. Bill

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is definitely our favorite place to dine. It will always be a 5 star experience. Food is done to perfection and always friendly and attentive waiters.
    Buckley's Great SteaksResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you Bill. We greatly appreciate the kind words. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! All the best, Buckley's Great Steaks Management

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  5. Geoffrey

    Washington DC

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was wonderful. All the orders came out perfectly and she kept tabs on us without being intrusive. The food was delicious.
    Buckley's Great SteaksResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Geoffrey! We look forward to serving you again soon! All the best, Buckley's Great Steaks Management

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  6. Dave

    New Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went tonight for our anniversary and was only disappointed by my inability to find room to eat more of everything. To start with, the bussers and runners were very prompt, professional and good mannered. Our waitress, Erica N, was great and very attentive despite having a heavier than usual load due to last minute staff shortage. She was funny, friendly and efficient at all times. For the food, we started with warm bread and dipping oil, both of which were perfect. We had the sweet potato bisque which was served with bacon bits and maple syrup. The portion was large but we somehow couldn’t stop eating it! We then shared a Caesar salad which was served with shaved Parmesan and could have been shared at least a 3rd time, but again we almost finished that. My wife chose the petite filet which was served with a red wine Demi glaze reduction. I chose the beef stroganoff with a side of Parmesan encrusted creamed spinach. Another large portion of a very savory beef stroganoff topped with a dollop of sour cream. This was even better than I had hoped with large chunks of tender beef, long wide noodles and lots of gravy. The spinach was served in a small crock that was piping hot with browned grated Parmesan covering the top. Also a delicious addition. We finished by sharing a piece of the Flourless chocolate cake. Well worth the extra calories! We brought home a lot to be enjoyed again!
    Buckley's Great SteaksResponded 6 days ago
    We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us, and thank you so much for the lovely review! We'll be certain to share your praise with Erica as well. We're lucky to have her on the team! Looking forward to serving you again soon! All the best, Buckley's Great Steaks Management

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at Buckley's and we will definitely be going back! We selected that we were visiting for our anniversary and most places don't do anything with that information? However Buckley's gave us a hand written card, and included a happy anniversary printed chocolate on our dessert. The staff was amazing and the food was incredible!
    Buckley's Great SteaksResponded on 13 November 2024
    Thank you for the kind review. We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your special evening! All the best, Buckley's Great Steaks Management

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  8. Lisa

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    When you as a restaurant screw up and then try serving something half the size. That just says to your customers you don’t care. You can’t charge 50+ for a steak and provide half the size when you finally bring the correct steak ordered to the table.

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  9. Christopher

    New Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, service was great. The best steak I have had in long time. I would definitely go back.
    Buckley's Great SteaksResponded on 13 November 2024
    Thank you Christopher! We look forward to serving you again soon! All the best, Buckley's Great Steaks Management

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  10. Danielle

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was awesome! However, our reservation was for 6:45 and we weren’t seated until after 7. It just started the night off on the wrong foot. Our server was fantastic, food was great, awesome dinner!
    Buckley's Great SteaksResponded on 10 November 2024
    Thank you for your review Danielle. We are very glad to hear you enjoyed your meal; however, we do offer our sincere apologies for running a bit behind on your reservation. Our guests were taking a bit longer than usual to dine with us last night, and we intend to increase our buffer time between tables this season to alleviate this in the future. If you would like to discuss in further detail, we would be happy to put you in touch with our general manager. Please feel free to reach out to us here. We have also taken note of this in your OpenTable account to ensure we do not have any delay for your next visit with us. All the best, Buckley's Great Steaks Management

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FAQs

Buckley's Great Steaks offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (603) 424-0995.

Buckley's Great Steaks is rated 4.8 stars by 4562 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
20:00
Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Buckley's Great Steaks

438 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH 03054

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Woodbury St
  • Area
    Merrimack
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking on site
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Buckley
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (603) 424-0995
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining rooms available in our beautifully restored historic Tavern offering a distinguished setting for your occasion. Our exceptional quality cuisine and our spirit of hospitality will make all your guests feel welcome as we anticipate your every need. We look forward to making your event a success.
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