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Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor, Dover, NH

Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor

4.9
4.9
922 Reviews
$31 to $50
Afternoon Tea
103 Silver St., Dover, NH 03820

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–15:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Pamela Pidgeon
  • Private party facilities
    Private functions such as Wedding or Baby Showers, Birthday or Tea Parties, Bereavement Luncheons
  • Area
    Dover
  • Cross Street
    Cushing St.
  • Parking details
    Maximum on property is 50, on street parking available as well
  • Public transit
    UNH, Coast
  • Entertainment
    Soft music playing, live piano occassionally
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 922 people are saying

Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Best Overall

  • New Hampshire

    Best Food

  • New Hampshire

    Best Ambience

  • New Hampshire

    Great for brunch

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Overall

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Food

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Ambience

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Great for brunch

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor offers a charming "victorian charm" tea experience with "delicious and homemade" food served on beautiful china. Themed events like "Alice in Wonderland" and "Wizard of Oz" add a special touch. Guests praise the "impressive tea selection," "attentive service," and "elegantly festive" decor, making it perfect for special occasions.
922 Reviews
  1. nicole

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I was a little surprised when I received the receipt via email that there were charges for the additional tea we assumed was included in the price. The waitress stated “you have one more tea selection to have after we had finished eating”. The waitress lead us to believe that this was included in the price. I don’t plan on ever returning to this establishment.

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  2. Patrice

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 5th tea at Silver Fountain and it never disappoints! The food is delicious and the service is warm and attentive.

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  3. Wendy

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Tea Room is so quaint and unusual, it was creatively decorated and had themed rooms. The food and tea were delicious, very fresh and a very nice selection. We will be going back.

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  4. amy

    New Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing experience and we will be back again. Aaron and I had a wonderful time.

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  5. Elizabeth

    Greater Boston24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Silver Inn Tea Parlor is a wonderful experience! We went for my friend’s birthday and ordered “ The Duchess “. Three tiers of deliciousness! It includes soup, finger sandwiches, scones, and sweets, along with two pots of tea. The tea selection is amazing! The theme was “ Alice in Wonderland”. I highly recommend this venue. It is fun, anytime, but a great place for a special occasion.

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  6. Phil

    Greater Boston36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delightful time at the Silver Fountain Tea Parlor. The atmosphere, the attentive server, the delicious tea and accompaniments made our time there special. This has always been our go-to for tea parlours, but this time, we noticed the portion size of the savories that were included were miniscule and much smaller than we had enjoyed in the past. The scones were delicious and appropriately sized, but the savory entrees would have had a greater impact if they were a little bigger. Also, the gelato was contained in a tiny 1-inch paper wrapper...what was the point of even serving it? We may return again some day, but we hope they improve their portion sizes in the near future so that they make the cost of the meal worthwhile.

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  7. Elaine

    New Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was such an elegant experience for the three of us! There were so many tea varieties it was difficult to choose. We had many questions about them, and our server was happy to answer them all. It took us some time to decide but we did not feel rushed. The 3 different teas were wonderful but unfortunately, I cannot remember what we picked. We ordered 2 two-tiers which included two kinds of scones, mushrooms, bruschetta with chocolate hummus and meatballs. They also catered to one of us by adding cucumber sandwiches since she had some food restrictions. The table settings, furniture, decorations, etc., made you feel like you were royalty. We were able to look at some of the bedrooms and private baths. They were absolutely beautiful. Everything was pristine. We look forward to going back and having tea and desserts! Thank you for making us feel so special.

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  8. Lucinda

    New Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I treated my young grand-daughter and my daughter there as a Christmas present. We ordered the Duchess of Bedford Tea tier. Every single thing we ate was delectable! With it we sipped Mango Pear white tea. Heavenly! They played music softly in the background. The decor is gorgeous. I could live there quite happily. It was a wonderful experience. We keep talking about it. We'll definitely be visiting again!

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  9. Debra

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! We go every year as a tradition and are never disappointed! Looking forward to going again!

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  10. scenicvista

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I attended afternoon tea which was fabulous. The Inn has a relaxing ambiance and the food was delicious! Everything was amazingly done.

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Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor is rated 4.9 stars by 922 OpenTable diners.

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  4. Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
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103 Silver St., Dover, NH 03820

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cushing St.
  • Area
    Dover
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–15:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Maximum on property is 50, on street parking available as well
  • Public transit
    UNH, Coast
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Pamela Pidgeon
  • Entertainment
    Soft music playing, live piano occassionally
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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