Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in New Hampshire

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in New Hampshire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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

Nancy

Dined 5 days ago

Exceptional customer service, best I’ve experienced in quite some time. Good was excellent. Delmonico steak was the hit of the night.

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Popular dish

Pan-Seared Scallops

Popular dish

Almond-Crusted Turkey Schnitzel

Popular dish

Buttermilk Herb Fried Chicken

The Crown Tavern

4.8

4.8 (874)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Manchester

About the restaurant

The Crown Tavern will be the perfect spot to unwind and savor the end of the day. Located in the heart of Manchester’s central downtown, The Crown is a place where you'll come to relax with friends, grab a drink, share some tasty bites, and enjoy the night as it unfolds.

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Nate

Dined 6 days ago

Start to finish was excellent. Server was the best. She was knowledgeable and humorous!

Row 34 - Portsmouth

4.7

4.7 (1618)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Portsmouth

About the restaurant

We’re Row 34. If we could eat oysters and drink beer for every meal period, we probably would. Professionals Only.

Row 34 serves up a seafood-focused menu in an industrial-inspired setting. Chef/Owner Jeremy Sewall's menu offers fish entrees and an extensive oyster selection, along with craft beers and an eclectic wine list. Classic comfort food side dishes round out the menu.

Visit our sister restaurants: Row 34 Boston, MA, Row 34 Burlington, MA and Row 34 Cambridge, MA

Top review

GreggVIP

Dined on 16 Dec 2024

Another outstanding dining experience from the time we arrived until we left. Portsmouth’s best!

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The Common Man Roadside – Millyard

4.7

4.7 (137)

$30 and under

American

Manchester

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Common Man Roadside – Millyard!

This new location brings real food, real fast to the TRU by Hilton in Manchester's Millyard. Dine in our full service restaurant or order online and take it to go from our cafe. We will be featuring our Roadside menu with a twist on some dinner favorites.

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Jessica

Dined on 15 Dec 2024

Great experience at the Santa Brunch. We will be back next year. Friendly staff. Great food and drinks

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Experience

Do Good. Trivia Night!! January 8th!

Tuscan Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (3053)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Salem

About the restaurant

Tuscan Market is a destination for all foodies. Explore our selection of hand made pastas & sauces, pizzas, Italian butchery, imported Italian cheeses & olive oil, curated wines, fresh baked pastries & bread.

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CharissaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

What a lovely Christmas Eve dinner we had!!! As a party of nine our waitress Gina did not skip a beat. Everything was delicious!!!

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4.4

4.4 (1118)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Nashua

About the restaurant

Stella Blu provides an upscale casual approach to dining. Offering a combination of both large and small plates. Known for our award winning cocktails, friendly staff, and upbeat dining experience.

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GeoffreyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

First time visiting and definitely not my last time. Fantastic small plates (the beef sliders were a highlight), and the cocktails were generous in every way. The entire staff seems so happy and engaged! A+++ experience!

Tuscan Market at Tuscan Village Salem

4.3

4.3 (653)

$30 and under

Italian

Salem

About the restaurant

The Tuscan Market is located in Salem, NH in the beautiful Tuscan Village. Close to the shops, the Artisan Hotel and our Lake Park, the Market is in the center of it all. Come in and enjoy full service dining inside the Market or on our heated enclosed patio. Shop for fresh and delicious prepared foods that are ready to take home and choose from our artisan pastry and gelato for something sweet to take home or have at your table. A one-stop shop, guests will be able to choose from an extensive assortment of specialty oils, vinegars and sauces, fresh pasta, imported meats & cheeses, desserts and so much more. From freshly baked breads and homemade pizzas and Panini, to imported pastas and slow-cooked sauces, customers can bring home a truly authentic meal.

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lisa

Dined 3 days ago

Drinks were delicious, food was great. Great atmosphere for Xmas

Rooftop at The Envio

4.3

4.3 (423)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Portsmouth

About the restaurant

Perched high above the AC Hotel Portsmouth you will find Rooftop at The Envio, Portsmouth’s newest restaurant and bar offering panoramic views of the Piscataqua River and the iconic bridges that cross it. The Rooftop is a casually sophisticated indoor/outdoor sanctuary offering a modern menu of locally sourced ingredients fresh from the farm and sea.

Dine on shareable plates and sip handcrafted cocktails while watching the tide of the river shift and the sunset in the distance. Savor a new vantage point to experience Portsmouth.

Top review

Mary

Dined 7 days ago

Lovely dinner, excellent service, perfect setting for a casual holiday get together. Thank you for the champagne toast!

The Rooftop at The Artisan

4.3

4.3 (132)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Salem

About the restaurant

Elevate your dining experience at The Rooftop, a sophisticated destination where creative cocktails and perfectly paired plates take center stage.

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Jocelyne

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and great atmosphere. Server was friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back!

Beiruti Mediterranean Restaurant

4.0

4 (25)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Salem

About the restaurant

As you enter Beiruiti Mediterranean restaurant you will be met with a truly unique dining experience. With excellent service and a completely renovated space, you will enjoy delicious dining in a cozy and aesthetic atmosphere. Experience authentic Mediterranean cuisine like: Hummus, tabbouleh, kibbee, chicken shawarma, and more

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Ronald

Dined on 15 Dec 2024

Have been there twice now, and have had a wonderful dinner with good service. Extremely authentic food! Will definitely go again!

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