Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in New Hampshire

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Updated 05 December 2024

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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.

Top review

cathyVIP

Dined 3 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!

Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor

4.9

4.9 (898)

$31 to $50

Afternoon Tea

Dover

About the restaurant

Serving Luncheon and High Tea, from soups, quiches, sandwiches, and salads to the fancy 3-tiered "Duchess" featuring delectable mini-sandwiches, scones w/Devonshire cream & lemon curd, finished with petite fours - for a full menu please see our website - you can reserve from there as well. Come enjoy our relaxing atmosphere in our beautiful 1871 Victorian Bed & Breakfast in historic Dover, NH. We also sell gift certificates, tea pots & accessories, over 30 flavors of loose leaf tea, tea wallets and cozies plus jewelry and other fine gifts! Reservations are preferred to be able to offer optimum service and availability.

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Sandra

Dined 5 days ago

It was all fabulous. One of our favorite places in Doeer, NH.

Ristorante Massimo

4.8

4.8 (2830)

$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**

Top review

alexandra

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Exceptional service. A superior meal. Staff was kind and helpful, welcoming us to a lovely, warm interior on a cold night in Portsmouth. Much appreciated.

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Kobe Beef Meatballs

Tinos

4.9

4.9 (965)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Hampton

About the restaurant

Located in Hampton, NH, brings Mediterranean flavors to the Seacoast. Our menu highlights fresh, seasonal ingredients with house-made pasta, wood-grilled steaks, and locally sourced seafood.

The bar features handcrafted cocktails, an expertly chosen wine list, and local brews. Whether you're out for a casual night or an elevated meal, Tinos offers a welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy our warm, contemporary dining room or relax on the four-season patio with heaters, retractable screens, and a fire pit.

For a unique experience, try our Chef’s Table and enjoy a custom, multi-course meal prepared just for you.

Top review

Jennifer

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent as always! Excellent service. Excellent food. If you ask to be seated in a quieter area you are.

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Hanover Street Chophouse

4.8

4.8 (4043)

$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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DougVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We went there for the steaks (filet actually) and they were absolutely great as always. But I was really impressed by the sides. The bacon mashed potatoes were like none other, and the veggies were the best I've had. A little pricy but worth it. Plus David was the best server anywhere. A perfectly enjoyable evening.

The Carriage House

4.9

4.9 (875)

$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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tiffany

Dined 3 days ago

It’s always a great time at The Carriage House! The food is amazing and the staff is excellent

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NYE 2024 at The Carriage House

The Puddle Dock

4.8

4.8 (838)

$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.

Top review

Ken

Dined 3 days ago

Everything was perfect, the restaurant has such a homey old time feel. All the staff was super welcoming and it had been noted on the reservation it was my wifes birthday and they all greeted her with happy birthday and the birthday card on the table was a very nice unexpected touch. The food was beyond fabulous!!!! Loved the fire place smell, and the environment was perfect, alive and folks having conversation but we could very easily have a private conversation at our table. Post dinner walking the Strawberry Bank grounds all lit up for the holidays was an amazing fun bonus.

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Portsmouth Chowder

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Seared Local Scallops

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Cinnamon-Rum Bread Pudding

Cotton

4.9

4.9 (4749)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Manchester

About the restaurant

Cotton features the cooking of award-winning chef/author/owner Jeffrey Paige. Located in Manchester's Historic Millyard District, Cotton is known for exceptional farm to table comfort food, friendly yet professional service, and an inviting, casual upscale atmosphere. It's the place the New York Times calls hip, named one of the best neighborhood restaurants in the Northeast by Bon Appetit Magazine and holds the distinct honor of Best Martinis in New Hampshire year after year by NH Magazine and The Union Leader.

RESERVATIONS:
Patio dining is available April through October. To request a patio table please note this when you make your reservation. Weather permitting, we will call early afternoon the day of your reservation to confirm if patio seating is available. We cannot guarantee specific seating at this time but we always do our best.

Top review

Krista

Dined 4 days ago

Great! Food and service was great! Wonderful experience.

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Popular dish

Pan-Seared Scallops

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Almond-Crusted Turkey Schnitzel

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Buttermilk Herb Fried Chicken

Ledges at White Mountain Hotel

4.6

4.6 (856)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

North Conway

About the restaurant

Please Note: Outdoor seating is weather dependent. Should you book an outdoor table, we cannot guarantee indoor seating in case of inclement weather. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Offering both indoor seating and outdoor deck dining (seasonal availability and dog-friendly). Featuring locally grown produce and the freshest ingredients available, Ledges Restaurant offers creative nightly specials to compliment the full menu of contemporary New England cuisine. The freshest New England seafood and the best cuts of prime meats are the signature of Ledges Restaurant. The dinner menu offers many gluten-free items and a daily vegetarian/vegan entree is offered nightly. Proud recipients of Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence" since 1995.

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Frank

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Great food. Lovely setting. Will definitely return. Nice touch with the Happy Anniversary complimentary dessert on an Anniversary plate.

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Popular dish

Grilled Salmon

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 4 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

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