This is the second time i have frequented this establishment. I had already eaten at home the first time so i didn't try the food but the best dirty martini! Linda is a friendly and attentive bartender. The music and atmosphere is an elclectic mix of trendy yet classy. A fun crowd and i was not bored. The second visit didn't dissappoint. Same experience as the first but i tried their taco Tuesday night. Mouthgasm! The Baja shrimp wasnt lacking in shrimp and flavor! I tried their scallop ceviche, fresh and exoctic. Its a great place worth the drive and makes you feel like your on a mini vaca close to home. read more

What a great experience-everything we tried was awesome. Their wings amazing and drinks were really good. Staff went above and beyond for us. Ended up having a large Celebration of Life here and cannot say enough. Owners/staff/atmosphere/food and drinks were great. Highly recommend! read more

Rude service, bad food. We have a gift card here and won't even go back for a free meal.

This place is a hidden gem and new go to spot! Everything we ordered was delicious. Our waitress was very nice and attentive and the restaurant itself had a great atmosphere. We got the chicken lemongrass wontons which were crispy and delicious. They came with two dipping sauces, the sweet and sour one was amazing. Also tried the hummus platter which featured fresh veggies and a really good naan bread as well as tzatziki sauce. I'm glad we got this dish it was very refreshing in between the other heavier plates we chose. Next were the wings. Now salted caramel might not sound like what you want on wings but trust me you do! We could have licked the plate clean if others were not seated near us. A must try Lastly we got the Korean beef lettuce wraps. The beef was seasoned and prepared nicely. The sauce was also great! It came with rice which I don't think it needed. We actually preferred to make our wraps with just the beef and the sauce. I cannot wait to come back here and bring more people so we can get more plates! read more

What a great find in Hooksett. We are always looking for a place with light/smaller fare to enjoy rather than a big meal at night. So when we saw Granite Tapas here on Yelp we thought we'd try it for a late Anniversary celebration. We are so happy we did! Talk about a great space...it's unique layout has great ambiance which makes it a good place for a romantic night or a gathering of friends. First the negative. The food prices were a little on the high side and our waitress was in the weeds to start. However, on the positive side other staff picked up the initial slack so our service was still quite good. And the food was just fabulous. We had the Chicken and Lemongrass potstickers, Roasted Cauliflower, and Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps. All were delicious but we really loved the lettuce wraps. Outstanding! We had a bottle of wine, three plates and dessert and the bill was under $100. All in all we really enjoyed our night at Granite Tapas and felt it was well worth the money we spent. Would have gone 5 stars except for the early service hiccup and the prices, so as it is we'd like to give it 4.5 stars if that was an option. We will be back soon. read more

I'm posting this before even getting out meals, which we ordered a half an hour ago and there is no sign of it. Even if the food is outstanding, there is no excuse for mac n cheese and tuna nachos to take this long! Afterwards... Well, okay, it was really, really good! Larger servings than your average tapas place. The Mac n cheese was served in a cast iron pan and was piping hot and I'd guess freshly made. The tuna tacos were, likewise, freshly prepared and delicious. read more

Small and packs a punch. Great drinks and food. Slider Burger Trio was awesome. Lobster Rangoon was okay. Martinis were great. Nice cocktail menu read more

Love this place...hidden Gem! The food is very tasty and the cocktails are spot on! Atmosphere is great too! read more

Granite Tapas & Cocktail Lounge - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hooksett, New Hampshire

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Very disappointing. Have visited granite tapas before and had wonderful times. Thoughtful waitstaff, wonderful drinks and out of this world cuisine. Not so much this time.Lacksadaisacal waitress. She kept rolling her eyes and saying "I can't hear you", from four feet away from me, because they had a live one man band. I guess she couldn't walk the 3 feet closer so that she could hear us. Drink selections were not at all as described. A martini with a graham cracker rim and a toasted marshmallow sounded divine. Instead I received a Luke warm chocolate milk. No rim. No marshmallow. The food was initially palatable but grossly over salted. Even the bruschetta was over loaded with balsamic vinaigrette-to the point where it became bitter and distasteful. Will probably not return, sadly. read more

First time here, came on a Monday after work. The service is excellent, the atmosphere comfortable, the food prepared fresh and excellent! We ordered the calamari, a Caesar salad, and the grilled chicken tacos. This was plenty of food for two people and in fact we ended up taking some of the calamari home. The Caesar was fresh, and the house made dressing not over powering. The calamari was fresh, light, crispy, and the meat tender. The grilled chicken tacos were perfect with just the right amount of heat. We will be back! read more

Good joint if you want a date night out without the kids. Good drinks and small plates

An excellent dining experience! The owners and staff were very accommodating to our large party. Despite our large party, the service was excellent and our server Riley was a hard worker and always smiling. The food was superb. We sampled everything and I honestly can't say there was anything we disliked. A few standouts were the wings, chips, grilled romaine, and deconstructed cannoli dessert. The drinks were fun and tasty. The French Pear Martini was delicious and the size was ample. The decor was amazing and spot on. The attention to detail is apparent. The atmosphere was upbeat and fun but still provided a relaxing dining experience. We will be back! A great place for a group or a quiet date night for two. read more

We recently stopped in here for a date night and it exceeded our expectations. If you love wings, you have to try the salted caramel wings, they are excellent. The lettuce wraps were great but a little spicy, so beware. Our only complaint with the food was with the scallops, we were not a fan of the vinaigrette. They have a unique drink selection options not seen elsewhere were all delicious as well as a decent beer selection. We will definitely be returning and we're very excited to have this place right in our home town. read more

Wow! Awesome late night supper. Dont skip the salted caramel chicken wings or the lobster BLT. Cocktail menu is vast, fresh and unique. Very comfortable setting, it is upstairs so leave the strollers at home. read more

Exceptional food and a great watermelon mojito. If you live in the area you must check it out. The tuna tapas is mind blowing!!

Beautiful presentation with a huge and extremely soft T-bone and fresh asparagus. But sooooooooo salty!!! Yurk!

I love the little private room for a small group. The atmosphere is very unique and welcoming. The menu is very varied with plenty of options. Good portions for either a crew or a few. read more

Even though Granite Tapas is situated in what looks like a medical building, the atmosphere inside is comfortable and warm. The staff are nice and the food is top notch. As they get busier, they should consider adding more staff. read more

So happy Hooksett is getting some good restaurants! This was a fun departure from the normal places we frequent. My husband and I shared the burger trio, Buffalo chicken arancini, and salted caramel chicken wings. We also sampled the daily flatbread. Everything was very flavorful and interesting. My husband thought the wings were amazing and could not stop raving about them! I also had a Moscow mule which hit the spot. The prices are a little high for tapas in my opinion but we both left satisfied and will return to try some of the other dishes offered. read more

Met my friend here this past week.Nice atmosphere and friendly bartender. I had the bruchetta which was a great size portion and very yummy...The only thing I wish they had here was draft beers. The bar has nicely stocked with high end alcohol.. Will be back soon to try more of their dishes. read more

This place is incredible. There's nothing like this restaurant in this area. The cocktails were great and the food was outstanding. The wings were perfect. My steak tacos were great. They have a great cocktail and beer list. Hopefully some draft beers coming soon but great selection of bottles and cans in the meantime. I can't wait to go back. read more

A nice new place to grab a bite to eat and drink in Hooksett. We have been here a few times since it opened. Have enjoyed everything we've had so far. Some things seem to be a little pricey for smaller tapas portions. Waitstaff have all been very nice as well. Will certainly be going back. read more

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Love this place! Food is good, great atmosphere and friendly staff. I had a yummy blueberry lemonade martini and some apps. Highly recommend! read more

Came back here with a group of 7 a couple of weeks ago. One of our friends ordered the lobster mac and cheese (which I hadn't had the chance to try on my first visit). She said it was pretty good, but a VERY small portion set her back about $20.00 and she left disappointed. Not much lobster in it to justify the price-tag either. The rest of the stuff we ordered was still really good, but I'd skip on the lobster mac if I were you - unless they cut the price in half. read more

Went for the first time and we will return! The lobster Mac& cheese was outstanding, as was the Margherita flatbread pizza. The meatballs were delicious and we want to go back to try more dishes. I enjoyed the menu, as we like to try a variety of dishes and the portions are more than enough to share. The atmosphere is relaxed and the lounge rooms seem perfect to hang out for a happy hour with a group. This spot is a great addition to Hooksett, but also worth the trip if you are in the area. It is a hidden gem, and the only suggestion I would make is for better signage so nobody misses it! read more

Oh my goodness, this place has amazing Tapas. Try the shrimp cocktail, potstickers such flavor, brushetta perfectly topped with the right amount balsamic reduction and flat bread nicely done with lots of ingredients. A definite must try due to taste: Grilled Tacos and Salted Carmel Wings. I must add Martinis made accurately and tasty too. A great Wine list for all palates. Every person has been pleasant and friendly to speak at this place. An alluring Niche. Each time trying something new...working on visit 4...A must place to try in New Hampshire. read more

What a hip place! We loved everything from start to finish here. My boyfriend and I had martinis and cocktails, delicious!!! Then started with their Salted Carmel wings holy **** to die for!!! I had the seared scallops cooked to perfection (and I'm a scallop snob) and a grilled Cesar. I don't think I left even a lick of dressing on the plate. My boyfriend had the beef lettuce wraps and had to keep stabbing my hand to stay away from them. Delightful!! Ended our night with an espresso martini and a lemon razz cheesecake (mouth is watering thinking about it) We were thanked for coming in at the end of our night by the owner herself, such a treat!!! They might get sick of seeing is back before we get sick of this place. read more

Stopped in with the better half for a bite. We had heard a lot about the place and always looking for something to try. The sliders were excellent. One of them had "lobster straws" which were the small legs of the lobster, breaded and deep fried. What a great idea. I had the romaine heart salad with steak tips. Being a fan of blue cheese and bacon, this was definitely the right choice. All in all, good food at a decent price. We will definitely go back. read more

Our goto place. Fantastic menu, Nightly specials, and great service. The caramel wings are a family favorite but every item is fantastic. Try the bulgolgi, wings, potstickers and flatbread for a well rounded selection off the menu. A true gem of a place. New update - the newly added Cuban sandwich & grill cheese and tomato soup are phenomenal. read more

Absolutely incredible! Went for the first time tonight and was not disappointed. Steak was perfection, wait staff was attentive without being overbearing. Definitely a new regular spot for me. Cannot recommend enough! read more

Tried this on the fly on Friday night. The location is a little hard to find, but knowing that from other reviews, we found it fairly quickly. Found 2 seats at the bar. Other patrons were friendly and bar service was personable and prompt, when able to catch up. Great drinks menu, Pom Pom was my drink of choice, and it was great. We ordered the salted caramel wings based on other reviews and they did not disappoint...I admit we were a tad skeptical on the flavor combo, but it was delicious. We also tried the bulgogi--best I've had since my beloved Korean Place closed, and the chicken lemongrass won tons...also excellent. The vibe is fun and cozy, great place to bring friends. The live music was very good, but not overly intrusive. The only thing keeping it from getting 5 stars is the service was a little slow because the bar staff was so busy. Maybe add a barback? Or maybe they were shortstaffed? It definitely will not keep me away, already planning my next visit, but if its the norm, it probably should be addressed. A great new option, nonetheless! read more

Granite Tapas & Cocktail Lounge - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hooksett, New Hampshire

We were meeting a few other couples for dinner and drinks last night and out of the blue decided to try Granite. We all had a few other people that wanted to go and before we knew it we were a party of 15. We stuck with the plan in hopes they would be able to accommodate us. We were greeted with open arms at the door by what I believe was one of the owners. She could not have been friendlier or more welcoming and as our single friend pointed out, very easy on the eyes. The space was amazingly decorated in classic New Hampshire with a modern flair. Our drink order was taken as they prepared a private room for us and we were seated in minutes with a fresh drink in our hands. We ordered one of each of entire menu there was not a single disappointment. We ordered 3 more orders of the Salted Caramel wings. Easily some of the best wings I've ever had. We tried all of the desserts and they were all delicious. A great alternative to the sea of chain restaurants in the area and perfect portions in a world of over eating. Can't wait to go back. read more

I went in, my server Riley was so warm and welcoming. The atmosphere is beautiful, food is fresh and tasty, I can't wait to go back and get the salted caramel wings! read more

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Amazing restaurant! Nothing like it in the area. Food is fantastic, drinks are amazing, and the atmosphere is outstanding. Matt and Jamie what an outstanding place you have created! The "hospital lights" have set the mood for my husband and I, and we will be back on a weekly basis!! read more

Just had an awesome time at Granite Tapas celebrating my 50th Birthday with some dear friends! What a great spot with incredible food and drinks. We loved everything we ordered with highlights being the Salted Caramel Wings and Lemongrass Chicken Potstickers. Drinks were equally yummy - my personal fav was the Pear Martini! Looking forward to coming back soon with the hubby. read more

We went to hear Casey Roop Duo. Nice atmosphere. Cocktails and food were great. Hostess was very accommodating on a busy night. Wait staff attentive and worked well together to accommodate a busy service . Plenty to split dishes among the 3 of us. We had boneless caramel sea salt chicken tenders, chicken wontons, sliders and pear salad. Deconstructed cannoli was delicious. You will not be disappointed! read more

Went there last night for the first time. Being it was a new restaurant I was nervous about the service and the food. It was fabulous. The waitress we had was very attentive and knowledgeable about each item. The drinks were perfect. I highly suggest the strawberry mojito. The decor was cozy and upscale. My favorite item on the menu was the caramel sea salt chicken wings. The owners came by to visit for a bit. I hope this place stays around for a long time. Although it's kind of a far drive for me, I will be visiting frequently. read more

Excellent food, excellent service, great casual atmosphere. My wife and I agree it's our favorite local restaurant. Our go-to date night spot if we aren't traveling to Boston for good cuisine. Try the salted caramel chicken wings, the bourbon bbq wings, and the carnitas for sure. read more

Went there last night 5/13/17 with my wife. Food was excellent. Drinks exotic and a good pour. They were very busy but seemed to handle it well considering they just opened. We will definitely go back again. Finally a real good Tapas bar in Southern New Hampshire. read more

First time here tonight, loved the decor, atmosphere and friendliness of staff. We shared two tapas items the prosciutto mozzarella and the pork carnitas. Both items were good. Drinks were great. Downside was my martini glass and my husbands wine glass were dirty. Also we found it very odd for someone to be walking around table to table selling raffle tickets. As I am sure these tickets were to help a good cause, when I'm on a date with my husband I think it's a bit intrusive on our experience. The flyer in the check presenter would have been enough to raise money if you're looking to get a word out. Needless to say good overall experience, we will be back. read more