Hungry after a dr appointment we stopped here without checking reviews. The space is really nice…read moreand open and clean. Service was a little slow to start but they were pretty busy. Once our order was taken it went fast. I thought the prices for lunch were a little high so I had the smash burger. My parents shared the chicken tenders and my aunt had the fish and chips. My burger was really good and the fries were delicious! I was glad I tried them before adding salt as theybwere already well seasoned. Everyone really enjoyed their food but probably wont be back often only because of the prices. The burger I thought was priced reasonably. I do not know if they have an elevator but it was a slight struggle for my mom to get up and down stairs for the bathroom. Still I do recommend trying it for yourself because the food is actually really good.

Nothing says "we survived another work week" quite like an outside dinner, margs, beers, and the…read morecompany of your favorite gals. And yes, the tini's were flowing! One thing we did notice: the Run Club crowd was rolling out in pretty large groups around 6:00 PM, so I'm wondering if that may have contributed to the timing of service for everyone else. THE VIBE check: I can't really speak to the indoor ambiance or overall atmosphere, but patio vibes + drinks + girls' night? I'm not mad at it. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. It's always nice to chat w/local Manchester walkerbys and be greeted by their fur babies while hanging downtown. And of course, we had dinner and a show, it's Elm Street. Night life, no matter the day, is always entertaining. The FOOD report: I went with the birria tacos + fries because carbs on a Wednesday were not only allowed, they were medically necessary after this work week. My tacos were alright. No lime wedge, though? A lime shortage? And then... the fries. THE FRIES! They were so overcooked and crunchy that, honestly, legend has it I'm still wondering what happened to the potato. They had the crunch, but somewhere along the way, the actual potato apparently went on break. The cauliflower pizza was good, the cran-apple quinoa salad w/chicken strips was large (easily enough for two, making it a solid budget-friendly option), and the chicken Caesar wrap also made an appearance and got the job done. Overall: good drinks, good company, decent food, questionable fries, and exactly the midweek girls' night we needed.

We are so lucky to have tollbooth around the corner. I just wished we would remember more often…read morethat you guys are there. The food's always great we typically do takeout and the food's always fresh. We have eaten in a few times and those are always been positive experiences as well. The ambience at least when we went a few years ago in house depended on where you sat we happen to be in a poor area of the restaurant but overall it's a beautiful restaurant and the food is great

We got there tonight at 6pm. Seated at 6:20. Waited 30 minutes and no waitstaff came to our table…read more We approached a waiter Travis and he didn't know who our server was. But he was gracious enough to take our order. By 7:45 no salads. No appetizer. Nothing. We asked for the check for our drinks and left. The music was awesome. Wish we could have stayed but we were hungry! The ambivalence was amazing. But the restaurant management seemed nonexistent. I estimate there were maybe 15 tables..3 servers and one bartender. Come on Toll Booth..do better.

Lets just say this is one of the absolute best restaurants north of Boston that we have been to in…read morea very long time. We sat at the main bar and Nick & Adam were absolutely amazing. The food was great. Even Owner Robert Singer came over to us to check in to make sure absolutely everything was perfect. We got ALL of the specials tonight and not one thing disappointed. By far one of the best restaurants in Manchester and anything north of Boston. This place showed up on our Amex Resy and it had blown us away at how special a place this is. We had started with Oysters and a Meatball app, then transitioned to the 2 seafood mains that were on the specials, and finished with a tiramisu and a molten lava cake that was phenomenal. Thank you all for a memorable evening Robert Singer. You need to be proud of the staff you have assembled. We will be back.

Food: Outstanding, the calamari was absolutely perfect, flash fried perfectly melt in your mouth…read more crab and lobster stuffed haddock also perfect. We were a party of 7 and everyone's dishes were perfect. Service: Tiffany was attentive and on point. Perfect. Ambience: Welcoming, warm and easy on the eyes. Perfect. Owner: Robert greeted and visited all tables. Owner operated and attention to detail is the recipe to success. Perfect. Thank you.

This is, in my opinion, the best dinner restaurant in Concord. I usually sit at the bar when I am…read moredown here for business. The service is good, and I had two fabulous, back to back meals. One was a honeyed salmon with rice mixed with veggies, and bok choy. It was absolutely delicious. The next night I came back and had a amazing burrata salad with an addition of salmon. The place is often crowded, which speaks to the good food.

Stopped in Last May. Had a great experience. Chef David stopped by our table to say hello. Food was…read moreexcellent!

Worst food we have had ever. Reuben sandwich was dry and tasteless. Whiskey steak was rancid…read more Absolutely disgusting.

This place was a bit of an all right. I came here for dinner one evening, we were staying in the…read morehotel and so we were seated pretty much immediately as soon as we got there. We had they were white tables and white table service and I would say the service was really good and the wait stuff does make recommendations for you we tried the steak and potatoes and I got the lump crab with the brussels sprouts. I would say the food is well prepared and the wait stuff is really good with us however the food was just sort of average. I didn't come here expecting to get anything decadent or out-of-the-way from a gastronomical experience but I do think that the food is solid and well presented and well-prepared and it's a solid dinner option for the area. It does help that it's inside the hotel and still people who are staying there have an easy spot to go to for dinner. I don't really recommend coming here for anything that isnt traditional American food.

Picture this: It's a cozy Saturday evening; the kind you chill with friends on. Or in our case, a…read morecousin once removed along with her brand new hubby. That's right. At long last, we finally scored a long awaited double date with someone besides my bestie and her hubs. Not that they aren't still totally awesome or anything. But I was beginning to wonder if my breath stunk or something. Anywho, along comes Riverside Grille. Which, upon first glance and much to our shock and amazement, was more desolate than school in summertime. Don't let the lackluster crowd deter you though. This place was certainly worth the impromptu visit. We were looking for some easy going casual family dining that only New England could deliver. And right from the decorum, I could tell we were in good hands. Service was also quite accommodating considering we were, what....1 of 3 tables in there at the time(?). Nevertheless, the food ranged from decent to pretty damn good. With that, we'll get right into it. Caesar salad: Not a bad way to start a casual New England dinner. I only wish they had dressed the lettuce a bit more. Not to the point of rendering it into soggy spinach, mind you. Just....more than the splash of Caesar dressing that was there. 7 out of 10. Buffalo wings: Honestly, I was surprised by these wonders! This is gonna sound wicked biased, but very few places up here can come close to meeting or exceeding the buffalo wings wifey makes for us at home. These guys were seasoned well beyond just relying on the sauce alone. The bleu cheese was also a great compliment to the spicy goodness. 9 out of 10, would highly recommend! Fish n' chips: Okay. A little background here; I was really torn between ordering this versus the broiled haddock. In hindsight, I kinda wish I had gone with the latter because fish n' chips can be hit or miss, depending on how they're done. This one was okay, though I can't tell if the piece of fish they used was just hella small or if it was the batter that was throwing me off. In either case, it seemed thinner than most fried cod or haddock I've had up there. This tends to result in the end pieces of fish being slightly overcooked whilst the center was mostly fine. I dunno. It only makes me wonder how their broiled haddock would have turned out. Grading on a curve, I'll give this one a 7 out of 10. All said, I would definitely return here and try several other items on the menu, actually. I already mentioned one, but another that I'm curious about is their steak & cheese. Sadly, it'll have to wait till I happen to be back in the neighborhood again, given the 40ish minute drive from our place. For now, though, I'm giving Riverside Grille 4 beautifully seasoned buffalo wings with creamy bleu cheese out of 5.

Great spot to get tea coffee and breakfast sandwich or a big breakfast…read more Food is great service is with a smile and they go out of their way to serve .inside outside tables the river view is spectacular

We attended a Rehearsal dinner here so while it was a set menu we really enjoyed everything! Eric…read moreat the bar was a delight and helped us with all our drinks- loved our whiskey sours and godfathers. Parking is a challenge. The servers were all friendly and very helpful. Loved the swank New York feel with dark wood walls, and ambient lighting in the area that we were seated in. We all got to choose from a couple options for each of the courses on a 4 course menu. For my appetizer I got the truffled mushroom ravioli and it was so good I didn't want to share- but I did lol and everyone else liked it too. We all got the Cesar salad which was one of the best I've had- not over dressed and very flavorful. I got the sea scallops for my entree an loved it! Was worried about ordering it because when u get grit in a scallop your wary about ordering ever again but the server assured me that I would not be disappointed and they were absolutely right. The scallops were sweet and perfectly cooked. My only complaint was there wasn't enough. Feel like there should have been more than three because they weren't that big. Especially compared to the ribeye that everyone else ordered which was also prepared very well and enjoyed by all. Definitely a heartier meal if you're hungry. Carrot cake was the only option for dessert, but as a chocolate lover, I was not disappointed. It was the perfect ending for a delicious meal.

What went well:…read more Great Atmosphere Bartender was prompt, professional and personable Awesome cocktails! we ordered the seafood tower and bacon wrapped scallops..,tremendous Also our bill was quite affordable :) What went wrong: nothing

Lobster roll is outstanding!! Love this place. Service is good. Ambiance is very nice and relaxed.read more

WARNING: Unaccompanied women are unwelcome at Country Spirit. I never would've guessed that…read moremisogynist businesses like this still exist, certainly not in the northeast. The mostly female staff are not only highly unprofessional, but (most of them) also clearly struggle with "internalized sexism". Following is only a sampling of actual events that made me feel very uncomfortable and unsafe. I typically only post exemplary reviews, but feel a strong moral obligation to warn other women. According to my bank records, during the past 5 years living in the area, I've been to Country Spirit every couple months or so. I've taken friends and dates there, who all complained about the food and service; but I kept going because it was a handy local spot for quick lunch or takeout. When visiting solo, I'd usually sit at the bar and grew accustomed to long waits for service. Many visits, the longtime patrons (mostly men) helped me get the bartenders' attention. Several voluntarily reassured me that "this is just how female bartenders treat female customers." So, I decided to not take it personally, and always gave the same 25%++ generous tips that I do everywhere I go. Aside from service, at least 2 takeout orders contained wheat bread, even though I'd explicitly ordered gluten-free (due to my tumor from celiac disease). Each time, I patiently waited 20 more minutes for them to recook my meals. Another visit last year, I asked a cook why the prime rib was overdone (even though I'd ordered it before the serving time); and he assured me it was a one-time anomaly that would never happen again. But sadly, it did happen again. Oct'2025, I'd stopped going there for 8 months, because I'd simply had enough of the horrible service and food. A few weeks ago, I gave it one more chance and had a brief pleasant visit. Today, I stopped in for a late afternoon cocktail; and after a sip of my drink, one of those same longtime patrons began complaining about a couple bartenders by names. I nodded empathetically, but added nothing. So, I was SHOCKED that within seconds, one of the 5 female staff targeted only me and asked me to step outside. She didn't even know MY Name, but asked me to leave (and not return), because I'd allegedly been "repeatedly badmouthing" the establishment. I asked how that was possible if I barely spoke to anyone today and only stopped in twice over the past 9 months!? She insisted that she was relaying this from the Owner (Sara?) who I'd never even met before. Obviously, banning any customer on baseless paranoia (in lieu of any civil resolution) demonstrates only emotional volatility, NOT professionalism. I'm nearly 50yrs old and a semi-retired business professional and my wardrobe reflects that. I live a quiet peaceful life and have never heard of anything like this. Even-so, I kept calm, debunked her false accusations and wild exaggerations, then peacefully left. Ultimately, I'm grateful to have finally been exposed to the utter lack of "spirit" at Country Spirit. I hope no other women endure this pointless targeted harassment, and shall trust my instincts if I'm ever treated with such disrespect and disregard ever again.