Always perfect service, well made drinks, delicious food and great atmosphere! My fav rest in dover nh. Dont think twice, just go! read more

Stalk - Mussels and a drink with cachaca rum - New American Near Me - Dover, New Hampshire

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What to Say? 1- Its definitely not dos amigos anymore (even though I love Dos!) 2- Its Bright and Vibrant! 3- The Menu is FUN. 4- The Service was fantastic As a former Dover-ite I have seen so many changes as of late in downtown, Stalk is included in that change and the result is phenomenal. Ive been past this old burrito bar a handful of times since Stalk moved in and finally got the chance to check it out, and it impressed before walking in. The patio space they have set up is perfect for the sidewalk dining we all are looking for now. The subtle signage outside and the bright window frames a cozy but bright interior. Walking in, woah, what a change. Clean, elegant, fun, and vibrant are just some of the initial thoughts I had. From the Wall colors to the art to the repurposed farm tools hanging, everything jelled. The slightly open kitchen feel was an inviting touch. We had reservations (I would recommend this!), sitting at the bar- take a look at my pic- it is classy and stylish but fun. An array of bottles I recognize and some things that elevate the palate! The vibe of the bar certainly gave me the idea that they know how to cocktail, and they definitely do! Cocktails ranged in inspiration but provided pure delight- clean, crisp, flavorful. On to the food. Creativity was certainly at work here. The first page highlighted starters and salads all under $12 but don't be fooled or disappointed, that price is not an exchange for flavor and experience! The daily ceviche was a creative take on sauce, protein and garnish with corn husk vinaigrette, pineapple mezcal and roasted bell pepper, fish and dried carrot. We got ahead of the class, trying out the newly added queso dip which redefined how I view a favorite of mine. Looking around at everything coming out of the kitchen, I could have stayed and ate all night- everything was mouth watering. Having not been in before, I found the service to be light, fun and attentive. Talking to both bartender/servers was fantastic getting a little history on Stalk and what they were up to during COVID. Walking out, I felt like family dinner just ended and I looked forward to coming back already! Insider Tip: "Join us every Wednesday for 1/2 off an appetizer and a bottle of wine when you purchase 2 entrees. Reservations recommended, walk ins welcome". read more

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My wife will rate this place a five stars; went here and we were amazed with how particular food,drinks, ambiance etc are; you don't find a place like this everywhere, this is special. I agree with my wife on this. read more

Great food and service each time we go!! No matter where you sit at the bar or at a table you are treated to an amazing experience.

Good food and nice atmosphere, but it's a little on the pricy side for what you get. Wait staff is always friendly.

We've been curious about trying Stalk - a few friends have tried it and had interesting experiences. We sat at the bar on a Thursday evening and had an excellent time. We had the sweet potato ginger bisque, crispy cauliflower, and mushroom steamed bun - and were pleased across the board. The drinks were fine, nothing outstanding, but the food certainly should be the center of attention here. Undoubtedly the best food in Dover. We will definitely be back! read more

This is probably the best high end dining option in Dover. Limited seating as it is a smaller space. Various craft cocktails are well made and unique in their ingredients. Entrees are fresh and thoughtfully crafted. Some of the kindest and attentive staff in the area. read more

The food was wonderfully seasoned and the portions were large and very well prepared. This is not a burger place. It is a culinary delight. The staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely go back again. read more

Stalk - Stalk restaurant. - New American Near Me - Dover, New Hampshire

What a delightful atmosphere! From staff to menu! We were a large group ordering off the menu, appetizers and drinks were at the table quickly our delectable meals were timely and hot! Everyone raved about their food! Make reservations and go!! read more

Tried Stalk for the first time last night. The food and service were excellent. I found the environment, however, overall noisy. Why don't these business owners do anything to improve the space? We shared a table near the front and it was hard to hear each other, above the din. The menu is quite advanced. Friend had the duck appetizer and reported it delicious. I had the Caesar salad and found it good, if a little under-dressed. My medium pork chop was a little less than medium. Dessert was good. Try the mousse. read more

My husband and I had a fabulous meal last night at Stalk! The place is small and was mostly full but not too loud which made it easy to have a conversation. The vibe and "stalk" theme is great. Our food was terrific! For apps we had the mussels which were a special that night, and the Huli Huli Buns. Then had monkfish and halibut for entrees. Everything was prepared well with great presentation. The only tiny nit I had was we were seated for a bit too long before we were greeted by a server or even given water. Once service started it was good, friendly and attentive. we will definitely be back. great to not have to go to Portsmouth for a meal of this caliber! read more

What a fantastic find in Dover, NH while driving back to Boston from Maine. Stalk is a wonderful small new American bistro in downtown Dover. Everything we had was fresh and wonderfully prepared. We started out with two pork buns and shared a Caesar salad, both were very good. The slaw with the pork buns was tasty and had a nice level of spice. For entrees we had the roasted monkfish with beluga lentils, spiced cauliflower, and spiced yogurt and the wild mushroom fettuccine dish with carrot purée Cacio e Pepe sauce. The carrots added a great and unique flavor to the pasta dish. Both dishes were fantastic. For dessert we had the deconstructed vanilla bean cheesecake with milk crumb crust crumble, halved cherries, and matcha. The cheesecake was very good and uniquely plated. Service was very friendly and attentive. The workers know the menu well and give great recommendations. I highly recommend Stalk if you are in the Dover/Portsmouth area looking for a reasonably priced fine dining experience. read more

We love Stalk and try to make it there at least once a week. The flavor profiles are really creative. The entire staff is welcoming and super attentive. They really work hard to make it a memorable experience. Menus changes and everything we've tried is thoughtfully composed and presented. It's really a big step up from the other choices in Dover. read more

Such a wonderful restaurant and an excellent professional chef. There are always an assortment of vegetarian options on their menu. Fantastic place! read more

Delicious creative food. Nikki is an incredible chef. Always look forward to perfect little date nights here.

We had a great double date sitting outside at Stalk a few weekends ago. Made the reservation same day. I definitely recommend making a reservation though- it's a small establishment and larger parties may have trouble being accommodated without one. Great drink selection with local brews and plenty of wine to choose from. The dishes were all excellent with the steamed buns being the favorite at the table. I had the Burmese tofu and it was delicious! We didn't make it to dessert but will definitely try it later. Parking can always be a little hectic in Dover so give yourself time to find a spot. There's an arcade bar next door and plenty of other places to stop and have a drink nearby! read more

Awesome little restaurant that serves outstanding cuisine. Fresh, inventive, and yet very approachable. I will make this a regular on the rotation because there are not many restaurants in this class in the Seacoast area. The worse thing I can say is that it is small so getting a table is not easy. read more

I've been wanting to try this restaurant since it opened. We finally made it and it didn't disappoint. From the soup to the lentils to the main dishes; the plates were beautifully plated and delicious! The waitress was pleasant and knew the menu. The plates were gourmet with a reasonable price. We will be back! I Sure hope they can survive the COVID crisis. read more

Top notch food. Nice atmosphere. Would love to see a couple of gluten free options on the menu. Still a go to for us in Dover. Nice to have something of Portsmouth quality without going down to Portsmouth! read more

One of the best dinners I've had in awhile! Great atmosphere. I was amazed at the presentation and taste of all three courses. I ate all of my Baba Ghanoush Dip, had to stop eating the New England Baked Cod so I would have room for dessert- and was definitely in a bad place by the end because I could not stop eating the Lavender Panna Cotta! Again, beautiful presentation and great flavor pairings. Compliments to the chef(s)! read more

Stalk - Lavender Panna Cotta - New American Near Me - Dover, New Hampshire

We had the curly kale salad, ribs and tuna and everything was delicious! Great service as well and we loved the patio seating due to COVID. read more

Stalk - Hulu Hulu Ribs, Yellowfin Tuna and G&T - New American Near Me - Dover, New Hampshire

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One of my favorite meals I've had in Dover. Unique take on classic dishes with amazing flavor combinations. Fantastic drinks and don't skip on the dessert! read more

Great food and menu selection. The service knocks it out of the park. The one and only downside is that it's very loud inside.

Service was excellent. Ambiance is very cozy. Food was delicious. The chef was working on the floor helping out. That's so amazing. A hard working group. Highly recommend supporting this local gem!! read more

What's good: pretty good localvore, farm-to-table style food. What's okay: some of the flavor combinations are a little too experimental, and miss the mark a bit. But points are earned for at least being interesting. For example, tarragon infused water is unique, but it has the strange side-effect of numbing the tongue (look it up). What's bad: the service. Is it supposed to be as slow as it is? We watched the clock, and it was an hour and ten minutes from when we sat down until our food arrived. If it's a slow-food place, some warning would be nice... or some bread to nibble on. We felt like we had been forgotten, as we sat there sipping our water, and contemplated leaving. I actually said, out loud, "If our food doesn't arrive by 8:30, we'll have to leave." And right at 8:29, our food finally arrived. Half of my party had gone out for a walk to stretch their legs at this point, and we had to call them back. Slow food may be part of the experience, but our waitress was pretty much AWOL the whole time, and never checked in on us with a status update about our food, or apologized for the wait, or anything. And after our food arrived, she was mostly AWOL again (she did stop to ask if the food was okay one time), and then we sat and sat there, staring at our empty plates, until we finally had to track her down and ask for the check. And even after asking for it, we sat and waited some more. We were sitting outside, and near the far end of the outdoor area. Out of sight, out of mind, I guess. I get the feeling that Stalk added the outdoor street seating during COVID, when they couldn't have indoor dining, but then re-opened the inside restaurant post-COVID, but then kept the outdoor seating too, for double their old capacity. But they didn't double the kitchen, nor double the wait staff. I think there were two waitresses for the entire place, and it just wasn't enough. I didn't look in the kitchen, but I'm guessing they don't have enough cooking capacity for... what? 12 outdoor tables and 12 indoor tables? It might be time to rein things back down to size and refocus. read more

Love this place Been there many time and it never disappoints. Food is always superb and the waitstaff always on top of their game. I would be happy to share my favorites but honestly it is everything on the menu. read more

Been there 3 times and every time I love their food. Best restaurant in Dover for sure

Oh hell yea!! This place was amazing. Sat at the bar with Morgan. Super sweet. Menu has an excellent selection of different items all sourced locally. I had the pork chop and Caesar salad which were both fantastic. Highly recommend. read more

Stalk - Porkchop - New American Near Me - Dover, New Hampshire

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Delicious food in a beautiful setting. The cocktails were so good! And unique. The food was beautifully prepared and delicious. No problem with noise as others have reported, I think they have made improvements there. Highly recommend. read more

This restaurant is a small and cozy. The food is so fresh and delicious! I wished the portions were a little larger, but I really embraced the deliciousness of the serving I got. I also appreciated their accommodations to food allergies. We had just been rejected by a nearby restaurant due to food allergies which has never happened in my life! They were more than willing to work with my son's food allergies which was so appreciated! read more

I've seen so many positive reviews of Stalk here and on Seacoast Eats. I would love to have joined the party, but future diners be warned. When we arrived for our confirmed reservation, management refused to seat us. They said "sorry, we had a mix up" and said there was nothing they could do. I showed them the automated text confirmations from that same evening and they just blamed a new person and turned us away. They had many empty tables but due to "other reservations" (as though ours - made through their website - didn't count), we couldn't be seated. Poor service from the very top. They acknowledged we were booked and that they made a mistake but didn't try to make it right. I hope others enjoy better. read more

First let me tell you, I am 66 yrs old and this is the 2nd review I have ever written in my life. The first was for a terrible Hotel I stayed at in Tucson. However, after having stumbled upon Stalk on a drive home from Maine I had to give this place a review. My wife and I have dined in hundreds of restaurants over the years, and this was one of the best experiences we have ever had. It was fine dining at a good price. We split the thrice baked potato and the beet salad. Both were excellent. I had the Crispy Salmon, and it was out of this world. My wife had a Shrimp dish, and was equally impressed. Our server was friendly and attentive. We will definitely make it a point to stop here again. read more

The staff is welcoming and the feel of the restaurant is intimate in the best sense. We just wish the chefs had more confidence in their ingredients and didn't feel compelled to dress, for example, a beautiful piece of tuna and fresh vegetables in pesto sauce. There is no need - for example, a simple olive oil and perhaps some lemon juice would be just perfect. read more

A great neighborhood spot that has delicious and unique appetizers, entrees and cocktails. Did I forget dessert? Covid guidelines have been an obstacle that servers have been trying their best to incorporate while still giving very attentive service. We've sat outdoors a few times as well as at the bar recently. Judy is the best to us and we look forward to returning again to soon. Jim and Steve, Dover read more

Stalk - Outdoor patio, in approval! - New American Near Me - Dover, New Hampshire

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Great food and cocktails! I had the salmon, fella had steak tips and salad. Both were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Awesome staff. Look forward to coming back. read more

This place is very chic cozy, and the food and cocktails are amazing. Really unique dishesThe bartender who served us was so friendly--all the staff was very welcoming. read more

This place has amazing food and service. I have gone twice prior to the covid impact and was impressed both times. The menu has a great selection of options from both sea and land, and everything is the perfect portion size. The homemade pasta is especially wonderful, and their desserts always hit the spot! The cocktail menu has a lot of interesting options, not just the usual Paloma and old fashioned, but pretty unique concoctions in my opinion. Their limited take out menu since the pandemic has started is wonderful and really reasonably priced. I would recommend putting your order in earlier in the week because they seem to sell out quickly ( a good thing!) The restaurant is small but very well appointed, definitely make a reservation if you want to ensure yourself a table. I can't recommend this place highly enough! read more

First time visit. We made a reservation for a window table a week ahead of our anniversary. We arrived on time to be greeted by a somewhat bewildered (perhaps inexperienced for this level of restaurant) hostess. She found our reservation after a moment of not seeing it, but then said that another party had been seated in the window seat, which is right next to the hostess stand. Before we could say that we were ok sitting elsewhere, she actually approached the couple about moving. They were already into drinks. We were sort of mortified, thinking that the couple must think we were jerks. After insisting that it was ok, we were seated at another table, which was fine. I'm not sure what would have happened if another table wasn't available. The online reservation system asks if there is a special occasion...if the restaurant can control this option, they should do so and turn it off, as no acknowledgement was ever made about our special occasion. No biggie, just don't ask if you have no plan to follow through. Now the good news...our server Sarah was awesome. Attentive, timely, professional. And, the food was really great. Serving was well timed and everything was interesting without being pretentious. Noise level was normal for a small place I would say. We will be back for sure, but the prices and service are a bit out of sync here. Being let down at the door was saved by the food and server. read more

Food was good not great. Maybe it was an off night. If only based on food I would try again based on other reviews. Our server was unfriendly, rude, and seemly put out by us being there. Simple courtesy wasnt even there. Likely for this reason will not go back for a while. Going out to dinner during Covid is a special event, at least for us, no need to waiste it on the chance of getting this waiter again. Routing for them to improve. read more

This place is amazing! Perfect amount of menu items and drink selection. The service is quick and friendly. The food is fantastic! We shared the yogurt dip with pita chips, Devine! We ordered the Vietnamese noodles and ribs and both were fantastic! We will definitely be back! read more