21B Bar & Grill opened in September 2024 in Jaffrey, across the street from the town common. This cozy bistro serves dinner and drinks several nights a week, closed Mondays & Tuesdays (in 2024). Reservations are encouraged since table seating is limited, but they have seating up at the bar. The main food preparation area by the chef is in the back corner of the dining room and another kitchen in the back. For food, they offer a selection of homemade dishes with local and European influence including a selection of starters, soups, salads, main entrees (chicken, flank steak, pasta dishes, seafood, vegetarian), and housemade desserts. They also offer specials and a list of wine, cocktails and mocktails. The prices are moderate here. After checking out the Halloween decorations along town streets, I stopped by 21B Bar & Grill on Main Street, which is not affiliated with 21 Bar & Grill in Keene. I did not have a reservation since this was a last minute decision to have dinner here and I took a seat up at the corner bar. I was given menus to look at and I got an ice water to start. I was going to order the Beef Wellington Puffs for an appetizer, but they sold out. I ordered the Blini ($13 plus tax) for an appetizer and the Pumpkin Fettuccine Alfredo ($19 plus tax) for an entrée (special dish). The Blini came out first which were three dark round smaller pancakes topped with smoked salmon and crème fraiche. This starter was pretty good, but it did not resemble the blini in their online picture which had 4 stacked small light colored pancakes and less salmon. The Pumpkin Alfredo with a slice of garlic toast was a good portion of firm cooked fettuccine noodles smothered with a thick creamy pumpkin alfredo sauce (orange color). 1 thoroughly enjoyed this entrée and decided to get dessert, which was a Pumpkin Tiramisu ($10 plus tax) which was a small piece layered with espresso soaked ladyfingers, cool creamy layers topped with whipped cream. The check was presented which was $43.96 with tax and before tip. Overall, the food had was very enjoyable and the staff seemed pleasant. They were asking customers where they were coming from including locals from Jaffrey & Peterborough, folks from across the MA border, and myself driving from Concord after work. I will very likely return back here for dinner again so I can try out their French Hunter's Chicken, which looked very appetizing and one of their most popular dishes. read more

Small, clean & comfy space with friendly staff and large portions. Manhattan was decent, pretty good selection at the bar for a small place. Food is fresh and simple. I had the Peachy Chicken--chicken in a light sauce, jasmine rice, green beans, and piece de la resistance, the marinated peaches. I have no idea what those peaches were marinated in but they were super tasty! Boyfriend had brussel sprouts to start and then the steak frites. Steak seemed to be a little fatty but otherwise no complaints. Not very busy on the Saturday we went which is a shame because it's nice to have an option like this in Jaffrey. read more

Bathroom was filthy. Arrived at our scheduled reservation 5:15. Ordered drinks that took 36 minutes. Drinks were horrible. Our meals arrived at 7:03. Other patrons arrived after us and received their meals before us. Ordered the German Bistro Steak. Asked for medium rare. Two bites in and realized it was raw. No exaggeration, it was red and cold. They offered to cook it more but we had a comedy show to go to next door at 7:30. No time to wait. Didn't have to pay for my portion of the meal. I understand they were short staffed but it was unacceptable that others who arrived after us were served. One group heard us talking and came over after they were finished. They advised us they were friends of the workers and ordered ahead of time and that's why their meals came first. We said we didn't know ordering ahead was an option. They replied it wasn't an option but since they were friends they got to order. We've been to this restaurant many times before but will never go back. Once I saw the restroom was a mess that was an indication this place has gone down hill. Ruined our night out and left hungry. read more

Good food super friendly staff, Paige our waitress was very attentive and friendly small cute little place

Went for dinner for Valentines night. When I called to make a reservation was not told that they had a special selected menu for 2 that night. Luckily was able to find one thing I liked of the 3 entree options. 3 waitresses serving maybe 15 tables all with extremely poor service. They didn't know which tables were waiting to order and which ones were waiting for food. Several times I saw them delivering food and the customers said they hadn't even ordered yet! Didn't follow specific directions for our order and had to take food back. Did not deliver garlic bread that came with the entree and the waitress was not sure it came with it (only 3 entrees available!) but said she would get it for us, which she never did. Water glasses stayed empty. 2 dessert choices but they ran out of both and "we are making more." Never came by the time we had to leave (1.5 hours seated so they knew we would be ready for dessert soon). Asked for check which was never delivered, so had to go to the bar to pay so we could get to our show on time. For a small place with minimal special menu they should have been able to have everything prepared and ready to go. read more

Food was delicious! Service was just right. Atmosphere was perfect for conversation and dining. Menu had variety but not overwhelming. Highly recommended. read more

This is a lovely restaurant addition to the Monadnock region. Small and intimate dining area right on Jaffrey Main Street. The food choice and quality is excellent and nicely presented. Service was wonderful. Based on our experience the 21B Bar and Grill is highly recommended. read more

This long-awaited restaurant opened a few weeks ago in downtown Jaffrey. My husband and I had dinner there 3 days ago. We were delighted with the experience. The décor is rather bare, but they did just open, and everything was fresh and clean. First thing that struck me on the menu was the selection of meatless options--something surprisingly rare in restaurants around here, where often every item--even the salads!--have meat. And the vegetarian options were interesting and creative, as were the other menu selections. I had the eggplant parmesan, which was unlike any I've had before and was absolutely delicious. My husband had the salmon with risotto and broccoli. In addition to being freshly made and very tasty, the meals were elegantly presented, adding to the pleasure of the experience of dining out. Service was excellent, too. We will surely be back. read more