Great meal last night with friends. Sorry no pictures. Drinks were awesome and the Spinach/Artichoke Dip was warm and delicious. Hot rolls with Strawberry butter, so good! Entrees were 2 Ribeye, 2 Chicken Piccata, and Haddock Au Gratin. All plates were cleaned. Everything was cooked perfectly and served hot. Service was wonderful. They all worked together and very efficient. Solid place. read more

On my three visits here I have not been impressed. On my latest visit, on a Saturday night, the bartender was unfriendly at 8 p.m. and we got to watch her and two other servers enjoy their meal. I've worked in restaurants forever - when is this ever OK? If you want to be supported during tough times (coronavirus scare/outbreak): be friendly, wipe down your counters (it was gross) and don't act "put out" when people come through the door. I'll make zero effort to come back. read more

Lunch on Saturday. It's been a few years since I had eaten here. The bartender handling the lounge side was very cheery and hospitable. I got a Reuben, mimsy got the special, which was a sort of chicken salad meets Waldorf salad roll-up. The fries were previously-frozen ones. The Reuben was not bad. The atmosphere is a bit long-of-tooth... grimy HVAC vents in the ceiling, dusty sconces on the lights, thumbtacks here and there. Scotch tape. I remember when this location was a dive bar in the 80's. It's not that bad but it needs an update, or at least a good cleaning and paint touch up The bartender was in the weeds so no beer refill for me and a wait about 10 minutes for the tab. Grrrr.... read more

A friend and I stopped here for dinner last week. While it's such a chore to park in Dover, we managed to get a space that wasn't too far away. Since it was a weeknight, the restaurant wasn't very crowded. We were seated quickly by our cheery server. Before we ordered, we were brought some piping hot bread and delicious strawberry butter. What a treat! My friend and I both got my favorite stout brew. My friend ordered the steak salad and I got the fish and chips. My friend's salad was fresh and the steak was cooked perfectly. The fish and chips were delicious. The fries were golden and crispy- not greasy at all. The fish came in 4 pieces. Each were flaky with a crisp batter. The cole slaw got lost in a garnish leaf, but it was nothing too special. The tartar sauce was chilled and tangy. We enjoyed the fudgy molten cake for dessert. I'd go back here to eat again! read more

Wonderful place and wonderful server Brittany I had the filet mignon which was cooked to order, medium well My bride had the ribs which were tender and juicy Good pecan pie and freshly made coffee made the meal complete We'll be back.... read more

Went here for an early dinner with a friend on a Saturday and sat at the bar. The place was dead at the time, and I had never been to Christopher's, which made me wonder. Eventually after about an hour of staying, the place filled right up with a night crowd. We ordered some apps as meals basically. Spinach Dip, Boneless Buffalo Tenders, and a side of Sweet Potato Fries. The Spinach Dip came in a bread bowl, with tri-color chips, and it was a hefty portion for the price. It was amazing! The buffalo sauce they use for the tenders is their own recipe I assume, and it has a nice twist to it for sure. My only slight complaint would be with the sweet fries. They were really thick cut, which would have been fine, but seemed slightly undercooked due to this. Definitely would try this place again-nice size portions and a great location for Dover. read more

I was in town just for the night and looking for a local restaurant to get takeout for my friend and I. When I was paying Inside I was surprised at how expensive it was. I ordered spinach artichoke dip- Greek Caesar wrap-and haddock sandwich. It was around $42! I asked for an itemized receipt just to make sure and checked it when I was in the car. I was driving away and peaked at it and realized that I was charged for the haddock dinner instead of the haddock sandwich which is a six dollar difference! I thought oh well that's a bummer and very expensive but I'll enjoy the dinner. When I got back to the hotel and looked at the food I was bummed to see they were barely any fries and One sad piece of fish. It was good but I was surprised it's such a small portion for some thing so expensive and I was mad considering it's not what I ordered in the first place. Didn't taste bad but won't be back because of the experience. read more

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We walked for a mile to eat here just to find the App. Didn't match there operation hours.

This is a cute little restaurant right in downtown. We dropped in for lunch and were quickly greeted and seated by the bartender pulling double duty. He was friendly and efficient, checking on us without making a pest if himself. The food was good. We had the hot sausage soup, the French dip sandwich and the Cobb salad. I liked the restaurant a lot, it had a cozy feeling. We will definitely be back. read more

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A charming and warm welcome was a great start. The menu is varied, and contains something for any taste. Our group ordered the grilled portobello, filet mignonette, lamb choos(yummy with blue cheese panko crust) and chicken Marsala. Each dish was excellent. The salted caramel cheesecake topped it off sweetly. Thanks to the chef and staff for a great meal. read more

Had lunch here last week after spending about ten days trying clam chowder at almost every place in Maine we ate. Hands down, this was my favorite. I think it has bacon which makes a big difference. The kids' meals were also great and the staff is really nice. read more

Great recommendation from the hotel staff during a business trip. This place was packed on a Wednesday. The cocktails - white sangria - were lovely. I ordered the mixed grill and it did not disappoint.This was prepared perfectly. Overcooked seafood is a disgrace. This was the perfect end to a long, hectic day! read more

Definitely a hit or miss here. I've eaten here a few times where it has been great and many times not so great Had the portobello mushroom sandwich the other night and it had the tiniest piece of mushroom and overloaded with red peppers. My husband had a prime rib which was extremely dry and tough. Very inconsistent unfortunately read more

Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. Lots of good sandwiches and salad choices. Nicely decorated interior and friendly employees. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and had some great suggestions. We had a small error in receiving the wrong side and our waitress handled it perfectly and had it corrected instantly. I'll have to try them for dinner sometime. read more

Staff "Jen" was very hospitable and professional. Had Coconut shrimp appetizer, delicious. Served hot rolls with a cherry butter, nice change and experience. Clam chowder had a lot of bacon bits? Ordered featured Chk entree with a brandy sauce, almond and goat cheese. Chicken very dry, almost crumbled while eating. Wife had southwest chk salad, Chk was same. Ordered lava cake, skip it. Dry cupcake with dollop of chocolate and surrounded by whipped cream from can. I will say they have a large menu to include beef and seafood, try that direction. Nice environment, try with friends, family, and a romantic dinner. Hope your dinner is better read more

Great spot. Good lunch menu, one of a few places open with space, especially on a Monday. Service was good and quick, food was very good and filling. Would definitely recommend read more

The restaurant is consistent with food and service. The atmosphere is great for catching up with friends to a date night. The menu has a good selection for preferences and price. read more

I've been here 3-4 times, but one time my steak was little over cooked. So far I like this place for steak. Good quality meat and very reasonable price. Caribbean jerk is also good if you like grilled salmon. Service is good and fast read more

Christopher's Third Street Grille - Sizzling ribeye grilled perfectly - New American Near Me - Dover, New Hampshire

A couple of weeks ago we stopped in at Christopher's for dinner. We had become regulars there and have always enjoyed the food, the staff and surroundings. But on this particular night let's just say, I hope it was simply an off night The restaurant was not busy on that particular night, yet it was almost 15 minutes before we were greeted and offered a seat. We asked for a table in the bar that was empty, but needed to be cleared after the prior guests. The staffer indicated he would clear it for us, then disappeared into the kitchen not to be seen again. He was clearly annoyed as he left... no, he was rude. We finally moved to hover over the table as more people were coming in behind us and we did no want to loose the table. It was another 10 minutes before the bar tender finally came over and cleared the table. In all it was somewhere between 20 to 25 minutes before we were finally able to be seated. Again, the staffer never came back by us again. There were other things about this particular experience that bother me, but in fairness it could be that I was simply annoyed from the poor behavior and customer service to open, and simply this soured me for the entire meal. As I said, we have been there many times and had many wonderful meals there. We are quite familiar with most of the staff. Many recognize us and we know many of them by name. I know this particular waiter by name. However, I won't mentioned it here. Suffice it to say that was as poorly as I have ever been treated at a restaurant. Hopefully it was just an off night, but I think we will give Christopher's a break for a while. Too bad. read more

I dont know if I just had a weird/bad experience or what. But I dont know if I'll be coming back here. My bf who is a Somersworth local and born here, suggested we go to lunch here. The place itself is clean, nice, pretty- the staff was super nice- honestly my only issue was the food. I ordered a cheeseburger, fries and a coke. I ordered the burger medium. When it came I took a nice big bite into it (i was starving!) and it was crazy overdone, burnt and dry. So much so that I actually sent it back (the waitress was super nice about it- obviously it wasnt her fault, she agreed 100% that thing looked burnt.) So while I waited I tried to fries, but they also seemed a little overdone. When the burger came back, it was absolutely cooked properly but I still really didn't like it. I barely ate half of it. And I'm a total burger gal! Anyways, I didnt complain or anything, tipped well and headed off, but I was dissapointed. Maybe it was just a bad day for the cook? I saw they had tiramisu, maybe ill try that if i go in again and the burger is just bad? read more

Does Christopher's sound good on paper, or from a first glance at the menu? Absolutely. Does the actual food or service meet those first glance expectations? Not a chance. I keep trying to give Christopher's another go. The location is convenient, and the ambiance is very nice. I have friends who will take a date there, or go there for special occasions for dinner. And on their recommendation, I go back, and am always disappointed. My mother and her friends are big fans of the portabella mushroom sandwich, which has always looked good when I've seen it ordered. I've just recently branched out into mushrooms, so maybe I'll give them one last try. The first time I ever ate here, I got take out for lunch, a cup of their clam chowder with a tuna melt on a croissant. The tuna melt wasn't bad, pretty good in fact, but my chowder came with someone's very longggg hair mixed in, making the whole thing rather unappetizing. Upon bringing my take out BACK because of this, instead of offering to refund me for the product, they simply gave me another cup of chowder, which happened to be the last thing I wanted at the time. I've returned for dinner and lunch on other occasions, and have always found the hosts and waitstaff a little on the condescending side. Maybe it's because I'm a t-shirt and jeans kind of girl, and it might be helpful to be a wee bit more dressed up when you go in, but just because I'm wearing jeans doesn't mean I don't have the money to drop on a nice dinner. I appreciate good food, but I think Christopher's thinks a little too highly of itself for the product that they put out. read more

We went here the other night and we had a great meal. You can either sit in the dining room or the lounge. We went in the dining room. The lounge had cafe-like seating and was nearby the bar. The lighting was very nice and the tables are spread out far enough that you're not eavesdropping on people's conversations--made for a nice date. I ordered the Steak Diane and it was really, really edible. The sauce was a little bit salty, but I ate it anyway. My fiancee kept trying to steal some of my gravy. GET YOUR OWN. The funny thing is I told him to order that in the first place but he didn't listen. Our waitress was nice, polite and attentive. She asked if I wanted more bread, and with a sheepish grin and my mouth full of bread, I nodded yes. I couldn't help it--there was this strawberry cream cheese like spread and it was delicious. Just be careful on that step on your way out....you'll kill yourself! Oh, and the parking lot across the street was free after 5 or 6 PM, I can't remember which. read more

Was craving a steak, friend recommended Christophers. I ordered the rib eye mid-rare, it was over cooked and thinner than I'd expect. The Sweet Potato Fries, those were tasty. Service was a bit off in my eyes. It wasn't busy, we weren't greeted by anyone, not even acknowledged when we took a seat in the bar at a table. The place itself is nice, clean, I'd go there for a beer but not again for dinner. read more

Christopher's holds a special place in my heart as a favorite local restaurant in Downtown Dover. Service at lunch has been quick but non "rushed" making it a great place for a quite and well done business luncheon. The dinner options are wonderful with attentive service. The menu is very broad in its selection and I've yet to try many items but the dozen or so times I've been has always resulted in me being very pleased. The price range is very reasonable for the quality, originality and presentation of the food. Since price is sometimes a relevant matter, I will say that this is to be viewed as a fine dining establishment with a comfortable environment and moderate price. An extremely good value. My only criticism of Christopher's to date is one that can be easily remedied by the time that many of you may read this. That is, I feel that the wine list can use a better selection in order to truly complement the uniqueness and quality of this restaurant's wonderful offering read more

I was ready to give this place a 4-5, but unfortunately the service knocks this down a star or two. Very cool restaurant in the downtown Dover area. Lots of seating, a bar area with TV and friendly hosts. We sat down with our group of 4 and things were going fine at first. We were brought our bread and drinks and took a bit to get our food. I ordered the Veal Marsala with angel hair pasta and was pretty impressed by the dish. The Marsala sauce was very tasty and the Veal had a good texture/consistency. Unfortunately we came on a bad day for our server. She wasn't rude by any means, she just wasn't pleasant to be around. No smiles, straight face the entire time just made the experience a little less enjoyable then it could have been. Also, when we were ready for her to pick up our credit cards, she was having a lengthy conversation with another server about 10 feet from us without even an acknowledgment. I'd be up for giving this place another shot as I enjoyed the food/venue, and maybe I'll come on a better day to bump this place up a star. read more

We came in on Wednesday before Thanksgiving, knowing I would have turkey for the next couple of days I ordered the filet with rice. It was a good meal. My friends and family all said it was one of the most consistent restaurants in Dover for quality food. The restaurant itself is nice, the eating area had white lights up around the window which gave it a holiday feel for me. Happy I was able to celebrate with friends here. Nice staff, good wine list, wide selection of food to meet everyone's need at reasonable prices. Would come again the next time I'm in town. read more

Took my wife to dinner in there to celebrate family event. These guys are still very very good. The service was superb and food was remarkable. And I should say they priced it rather modestly, usually places with such variety and quality cost more. But I don't complain, not at all. read more

Atmosphere is cozy comfortable dining. Sam our waitress was absolutely awesome! We will be back for sure. Went for lunch and had the ham & cheese panini. Delicious!!! Can't wait to try the ribeye. read more

I have gone to this restaurant numerous times! Absolutely no complaints. They are busy and you may have to wait and the dining room is a little close, but the food is spectacular and I certainly will return. Service has always been good also. The only real problem, and it has nothing to do with the restaurant, is the parking! The lots across the street are private and can no longer be used. read more

An excellent restaurant in a town where it can sometimes be challenging to find a nice, sit-down dinner place with a little character without paying out to ears for the pretense that sometimes comes with it. Their filet mignon is always cooked just the way you ask, and has never failed to be smooth, buttery, and fantastic accompanied with onions & mushrooms and their chunky mashed potatoes. The servers are always friendly, attentive, and honest if there is going to be a glitch. A definite go-to spot for a nice, honest meal. read more

Sweet potato fries = A+++ Pecan crusted chicken = AMAZING Spinach and pear salad = a personal favorite They also have great drinks... better than the martini bar down the street! read more

Great place but slow service during lunch. The calamari was delicious. Chowder was thick, creamy and well-seasoned. The burger was over cooked but I was very hungry that I still finished it. Great fries. Can't wait to go here for dinner read more

Seriously the BEST restaurant in Dover!!! One of the best meals I've ever had at such a reasonable cost. An adorable, quaint, local restaurant with great service and atmosphere. Very clean. My mom and I both got their homemade clam chowder- literally to die for! If you like a thick and creamy chowder you will love their chowder! I tried their house made sangria which was flavorful and refreshing! My mom and I split the baked haddock au gratin with garlic red skinned mashed potatoes and asparagus as well as the chicken picatta with Asiago risotto. All I can say is- WOW! Each and every bite was full of delicious, juicy, flavor and textures. The fish was so fresh and perfectly cooked. The chicken picatta was the best chicken picatta I've ever had! This place is GREAT for any type of occasion; date night, birthday, dinner with kids, etc. You will not go wrong with anything on this menu! And the prices are unbeatable! read more

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Christopher's Third Street Grille: If you aren't too concerned about noise this place is seriously good. Now, I'm the kind of person who really likes to get to know the restaraunts I eat at...usually I like to visit multiple times. Dover isn't my most frequent destination but it's certainly a pleasant area if you're headed towards Christopher's. This establishment is located at 3rd Street, only a few paces from a quiet parking lot. Upon walking in, you might find yourself a bit cramped while waiting. Having visited on a Friday night, my view of the ambience might be a bit distorted. If that doesn't sit well with you, try it out for yourself and don't bother reading what a stranger clicks out on the keyboard of an iPhone. But I digress. I found myself raising my voice considerably to speak only across a narrow table for 4 but that's not a deal breaker, now is it? We tried the fried pickles for an appetizer and despite my initial scepticism they weren't at all offensive to taste. For my meal I ordered the Tortellini Marinara which pleased me beyond expectation. Christopher's Third Street Grille was pleasantly surprising. The meal was tasty and left a lasting impression of satisfaction on me. If I ever return to Dover for a bite to eat, this will top my list. read more

Christopher's Third Street Grille - This was the Tortellini Marinara that I loved and consumed with aplomb. - New American Near Me - Dover, New Hampshire

This is one of my favorite places to go when I visit my family in NH. The atmosphere is inviting and the servers and bartenders are very friendly and competent. The menu has a great variety of traditional bar food as well as entrees. The food is truly excellent. I haven't had something yet that I didn't like. I love their clam chowder and their BBQ burger...one of the best burgers in the area. It can be tough to get your mouth around but that's not a big problem to have. This is truly a great option if you near or are passing through Dover, NH. read more

Decided to pop in here after discovering that the crepe restaurant right next door has odd hours and was closed. The menu at Christopher's is interesting and somewhat retro, chicken kiev, for example. Our waitress was polite but she had little actual food knowledge. When asked if the ravioli could be served without the pesto sauce, she was baffled and originally said that it couldn't. Anyone knows that ravioli is boiled with the sauce being added after cooking; therefore, the addition or subtraction of another sauce is not an issue. When we explained this to her she agreed to "check." The ravioli did arrive with our requested marinara sauce. I decided on the chicken kiev which was good. It was served atop risotto of which I'm certain Chef Gordon Ramsey would have thrown against a wall. The plate had too much sauce but the chicken was tender and juicy. Our salads were standard, but my Greek salad had entirely too much dressing. The bread was piping hot but it was strangely served with strawberry butter. I realize they are trying to think outside the box; but, strawberry butter is better served with breakfast. The decor and ambiance was pleasant. We are going to be back because although the food wasn't spectacular, it wasn't bad and I'm interested in trying more items on their menu. The prices were reasonable. read more

Love this restaurant! All the food is very good, I have been there 15 times or so and have never been disappointed. Good staff, prices are ok, great selection, Worth the trip! read more

First time visit, found everything good, staff was great, priced good and i got a filet mignoin which was on the small side but cooked perfect and what you would expect from a mignon. only down side is that i love mash potatoes but they only have garlic mashed. i do not like garlic and looking at thier menu there are very few items that do not have garlic. i am looking forward to going back to get a better feel for this place and to see consistency and quality. A lot of places in town are so below par and sadly thet do nothing to improve or even care to see customers feedback such as yelp. I hope Christophers can be my new spot read more

This is my go-to quick week night dinner place because sometimes you do want to go where they know your name and what you usually order. The food is largely in the realm of comfort food with lots of steaks, burgers, pizza, salads and the like on the menu. The menu is extensive for a restaurant of this size so it's a great place to go if you don't know the dining proclivities of the person joining you (i.e. great first date place or a business lunch). There is a full bar and the complimentary bread with strawberry butter is the best. The French onion soup is never too salty and the French Connection (a classic French Dip) sandwich is always perfectly toasted and cheesy (in a good way). The desserts are a bit on the Sodexo-ish side but you didn't need all that sugar anyway. Just get a dessert martini and call it good. read more

I have been a fan of Christophers for a few years. I love it there. I have been very happy with the servers, and the menu. No matter what I' in the mood for, I can always find something I like. Their mac & cheese is wonderful, especially if you ask for it extra cripsy on top, the steak is seasoned perfectly and cooked just how you ask, (even for my mom - who ordered it well done). My husband and I enjoy the french onion soup (it beat the one we tasted at the Ritz), especially on a cold night. They have the best french fries in Dover and wait until you taste the warm bread with special flavored butters. I love good food and this place always meets our expectations. read more