Service was great. We felt welcome. The servers were sweet, upbeat and made you feel at home. The food wasn't great. The French fries were not cooked all that way through. They were soggy and had way too much salt. The broccoli seemed to have been tossed in a bowl of warm water. It was still hard. The steak was cooked nicely, but very salty. That was the only thing I could eat entirely. I was bummed. It looked like a nice local place where friends and family gather often. I wish the food was better. Maybe it was an off day? read more

I stopped by this place every time I hike Welch-Dickey I have tried a few different burgers here as well as the nachos. The food is always good. The staff is always super friendly and they always have good suggestions. I have tried all of the fries they have as well. They're all really good. They have their own labeled root beer, which is delicious. read more

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My friend and I stopped by The Mad River Tavern on our way back to Boston after a hike. I thought it was a great local spot! It's one of those places that probably gets a bunch of regulars. The vibes were fun and casual, so you could really go there for any occasion, and the service was standard. In terms of food, they had all the regular staples. We enjoyed our burgers, especially considering we just randomly chose this place. I wouldn't mind going back! read more

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We stop here every year before the Boogie n Blues. Today we got a burger bomb and fish n chips. Best burger (hand made patty) by far... also hand cut fries... friendly bartender... place doesn't disappoint read more

The Mad River Tavern - Burger bomb - Bars Near Me - Campton, New Hampshire

So we went to the Waterville Valley Chocolate Festival (oh yeah baby!) but we got there early and went looking for lunch. Decided to check this place out on a recommendation and glad we did. A bit run down and dated but the food was on point! My gf had the clam plate (weird choice to have in the mountains) and thought it was killer! Not overly battered and tasted like the oil was fresh so all you tasted was fresh seafood. I went with the Chicken Piccatta and it was PHENOMENAL! Huge portion loaded with tons of chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and mushrooms although no capers which is traditional. The sauce was very smooth and while it wasn't as lemony as I like, it had great flavor. The waitress was friendly and quick so we have zero complaints. Both of us were stuffed and had a beer each for a total of just over 50 bucks! Not sure when but will certainly be back! read more

The Mad River Tavern - Chicken Piccatta - Bars Near Me - Campton, New Hampshire

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You can't beat their $10 burger and beer on Monday nights. Great burger...unbeatable price. read more

The Mad River Tavern - Bars Near Me - Campton, New Hampshire

Awful experience. We were in town for a hockey tournament and booked a month in advance and confirmed a week prior. There were about 30-40 parents and kids in total which was the number we gave them. They shoved us and another friend in a corner like a woman in an 80s movie. They had 1 server for all of us, and our waitress forgot about us because of said corner and it took over an hour and a half to get our food. Once served it was poor to mediocre at best and I'm fairly certain I heard the waitress yell at a few of the kids and they were no more rambunctious than standard 14yr olds when they get together. I'd rather eat fish right from the actual mad river before I go to this restaurant again read more

I come here for lunch all the time and they are quick to get my orders started in a timely matter. All of staff has been extremely lovely and accommodating. They try their best to remember you and are always super helpful. Definitely one of my Favorite spots to go to in Campton! Try the Burgers! Great wing specials too! read more

Great spot we found. Service was very good, friendly and knowledgeable. Food was also very good, especially the coated wings and onion rings. Nice and comfy decor. read more

Great breakfast sandwich and even better coffee. Nice cozy atmosphere. Attentive service.

Service was slow. Food for most part was OK.Ordered tsrver steak wrap was brought the burger. Kept the burger didn't want to have to wait for a new meal. Couldn't eat burger in the bun. Bottom bun was so soggy. French fries limp and tasteless.Fish and chips. Fish looked like a piece of frozen fish.Chicken parm. Tons of pasta but huge chunks of tomotoes and bay leaf was left in.Chicken brocolli alfredo. Huge portion. Sauce very think.Nachos were cheese. But cook on paper so you couldn't eat the cheese that wasn't on the chips. Definitely wouldn't go back. Plus the charge a fee fir credit card use. Didn't see anything on menu and waitress didn't mention it. read more

They have great daily specials, and the food is great and made to order. Friendly local staff

Visited on a Tuesday. Server had to come to our table multiple times to tell us that certain food items on their menu were not available for their special Taco Tuesday and for other entrees. While the server was excellent, the food was disappointing. It took an extremely long time for the meals to arrive. Steak tips were overcooked. Cocktails were served in water glasses and watered down. There was a discrepancy between what was charged on the check and what was listed on the menu. When that was brought to the attention of the manager, it was not corrected. read more

We got takeout from here while on vacation in the area. The online system is super convenient and are food was ready in 25 minutes. The dining area looks cozy and family friendly. The menu had a very wide range. The loaded chicken sandwich was good, although the squash was super sweet, and the sweet potato fries seemed a little undercooked. read more

Great place to have dinner! It was shockingly quiet for the weekend of the 4th. Nice service, great food.

Excellent food with an amazing vibe. We're in town for a wedding and found this spot online to grab a quick lunch. read more

The Mad River Tavern - Bar area - Bars Near Me - Campton, New Hampshire

We were in Waterville Valley for a hockey tournament and made reservations for a team dinner a month in advance. When we arrived for our reservation, they intended to have the children in one room and adults in another. While they had enough chairs, they did not have enough seating for their intended schematic, leading them to need to bring in another table. My family and another mom were at a table in the corner of the kids' room, which was fine, but left us forgotten about when drink orders were taken and needed to chase the waitress down for our food order. Knowing there was going to be a large party, as i mentioned a MONTH in advance, they only had one waitress on to serve it, and I am unsure if how many cooks. While the reservation was for 6pm, members of my family did not have meals placed in front of them until 7:42. The food was average american fare food, nothing special- my friend ordered medium steak on her salad and received medium rare to to rare. The food for the rest of us was pretty standard. On the plus side, they did separate the bills by jersey number so each family could pay separately. Since it was a large party as a whole however, gratuity was included on the check and it was 20%, not even the usual 18, which is what is generally used for large parties, which we still didn't even feel the service was worth. The fact the restaurant was pretty empty otherwise on a Saturday night should have been an indicator for us when we walked in to begin with. I cannot speak for the rest of the team, but my family will not be rushing to make a return. read more

We came for the burger and fries for $10.00. This is an awesome deal. The service is excellent and very attentive to detail. The staff is very helpful and definitely will be back !! read more

This is a great place to eat atmosphere is great people are friendly and food is delicious fun and very clean place to eat highly recommend this restaurant read more

A group of us ate here after golf on the way to Waterville. One half of building is the bar and pub while the other half is the dining room. The bar is friendly with good drinks- I was disappointed with the limited menu in the dining room though. I searched the menu on line beforehand and was disappointed many entrees were not offered that showed up on the website. My burger was good but I anticipated more selections. Plenty of parking and kid friendly; Good spot to stop on way into the valley. read more

The Mad River Tavern - Outside - Bars Near Me - Campton, New Hampshire

Good prices, consistent food. Staff is nice, always ready to accommodate. Casual ambience, nice fire place, and great bar/TV area compared to the other local options. read more

Had a great dinner at the bar last Thursday. Conor the bartender was very polite and offered great service. He made us feel welcome as soon as we sat at the bar. We ordered the naked buffalo wings, and they were very good. We then spit the steak and cheese wrap with onion string. Everything came out very hot & delicious. Will definitely go back and see Conor. read more

I ate once at that place. What can I say, the service and kitchen are good. If you ask me about some nice place to go in that neighborhood, I can recommend going to that place, either by yourself or with a party. read more

Late dinner at the MRT proved to be pretty dang good. Perfectly cooked burger and fried chicken sandwich. The bar and restaurant were busy and we got our food in less than 30 minutes from the time we walked in the door! The place was busy but not too loud and the workers seemed very pleasant. read more

The Mad River Tavern - We ordered the buffalo chicken wrap but swapped a wrap for a bun- this sandwich is sooooo good! - Bars Near Me - Campton, New Hampshire

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We had a large party (10+) and visited two days ago for dinner. They were short staffed with one person working as bartender, host, and server. She was incredible and made the experience 5 stars. I don't know how she managed it all, but the service was prompt, professional, knowledgeable, flexible (they'll substitute veggie patty for meat, and she took some time to interact with the kids. The food was also quite good for the price. I had the pesto salmon, which was perfectly cooked and very tasty. It came with some steamed asparagus, simple but good tasting, and a starch. read more

We ordered 2 appetizers...mozzarella sticks and Buffalo chicken tenders. Stcks tasted doughy like Walmart brand microwaved. The chicken tenders were not completely cooked and simply had a hot sauce poured over them. We were 3 years ago and the food was terrible but we thought we'd give it another try...we wholeheartedly regret that. Won't make the mistake of coming here again. It's a shame because server was nice and atmosphere is warm and inviting... read more

Had a stop by here after a day in Waterville Valley. Had a friendly waiter who swapped stories of hiking and climbing in the white mountains. I tried out the cajun shrimp which seemed interesting. The shrimp itself seemed a little out of place, but the pasta was fine. Honestly, given it's a sports bar, you don't exactly expect gourmet, and I certainly scarfed it down regardless. read more

The Mad River Tavern - Cajun shrimp alfredo - Bars Near Me - Campton, New Hampshire

The whole experience was great. The wings were awesome! The fries are to die for! Service was great as well but we did go there between lunch and dinner. The decor is very rustic with wood everywhere. We are going back today for more wings! Highly recommended. read more

Great food and beer! Service was good too! We had burger and chicken tenders and they were delicious!

Fries cold greese sticks. Steak wrap had to cut up since so much greese could not eat. After speaking to the manager she took off the poorly made entree and made things right. read more

The Mad River Tavern - Steak wrap, Had to take apart to eat any of it. - Bars Near Me - Campton, New Hampshire

We came here for lunch and it seemed to not be busy. After spending over an hour and a half here waiting for nachos and a couple of wraps/burgers they were as expected from a pub. People who were also around us were not happy with the wait time and food but it seemed like it was a one man show doing the waiting and the cooking. If so, that's understandable. Wouldn't go back read more

We're staying in waterville valley and this place is close by and had some great reviews so we decided to try it out. I can say it is definitely worth your time and money. The atmosphere was exactly what you would expect for a tavern restaurant but had a nice cozy feel to it. Everyone was so kind and our server Jodi was the best. She was incredibly kind and made us feel extremely welcomed. We got the potato skins to start they were great and I had the ribeye which was pretty good. loved the rice pilaf. My dad also got the french onion soup which was amazing in my opinion. Solid variety of choices on the menu. Would recommend to friends and would return for another meal. read more

We had just been hiking and were looking for food on our way back home, so we were there at an odd hour (5pm on a Sunday). They sat us immediately as there weren't many people in the restaurant. The inside is dark and has a pub feeling. I mostly give them such a low rating because of the food. The burger was drenched in grease. I got a side Caesar salad, which I thought was a safe option. The salad dressing was disgusting. It would have been better to make a Caesar salad using store bought dressing. I felt sick the rest of the night from the grease of the burger. read more

The Mad River Tavern - Classic cheeseburger - Bars Near Me - Campton, New Hampshire

I really want to like this place. I have been back four times in the last year hoping for different results. Undercooked burgers, poor service, opening late and closing early. I understand staffing shortages and learning curves. But, for the love of god, can you encourage employees to be pleasant, friendly, smile and explain your current situation. Arriving for dinner at 7:00 and being scolded for expecting a meal? Being told the kitchen is closed, as if you are unconvincing the establishment. In this day of instant information please post, timely, that you are closing early due to staffing issues and apologize. People will understand. Being rude to customers is not a good business practice. read more

My wife and I stopped as we were checking the area out. Bar Tender "young " and worked very hard. Great to see that you could see multitasking was not an issue. Food was great and observed a few young families enjoying a meal. We will go back ! read more

In the area saw the outside seating and heard the music so we stopped in for drinks and appetizers. Normally we check the reviews but this time we didn't we went with our gut. So glad we did. Atmosphere inside was the rustic look we like although we decided to sit outside to enjoy the music. Chicken tenders and chili was our choice for appetizers and they were both very good and would definitely order again. The service was great and very fast. Also the portion sizes are pretty big. The table next to us ordered the nachos, it was large enough for 6 people I kid you not read more

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Delicious food! Waitress was friendly, bubbly and energetic. Bar clientele was a little sus, but the food made up for it! I had the butternut salad and he had just a regular salad with grilled chicken. The chicken tasted like it came off your backyard grill. Delicious! Then I got the death by chocolate cake which came with strawberry whipped cream. Phenomenal!!! read more

1st & last time here. Restaurant has a slight odor, table sticky. Dirty knife. We had two different types of forks; one normal, the other thin. Appetizer: chicken & chili nachos. Presentation looked good & had layers of chips & toppings. Unfortunately, chips tasted stale. Dinner: 2 sandwiches. Pork was good. Burger blah. I asked for lettuce, tomato, onion when ordering my meal. I received none. Waitress didn't notice when she carried out the meals. I also wanted mayo but only given ketchup. If the waitress ever came back to our table I would have asked for the above. Would have also asked for a 2nd beverage but.... she didn't come back. Then again, she should have been asking us. Waitress was Jodi. She was friendly; just absent to us. I did ask for the fixings for the take out box; didn't receive onions. read more

My son's hockey team had a tournament up in Waterville Valley this weekend. This restaurant along with 2 others were recommended by the tournament for team dinners. I emailed Kali who got back to me right away. we had 12 kids and 16 adults. They did a great job of getting us all together in a separate room. The food was good and everyone had a great time. Would recommend this too any looking to host a sports team get together. read more

Takeout: Got talk out early in day. Ordering was difficult as I called three times and they could t hear me before I was able to order. Host: NICE. Two people greeted us. And due to it being 830 we sat at bar and ordered food. Dining in at the Bar (later in day). The bartender was nice. The patrons talkative and friendly. Beer selection good. Food: GOOD Fish and chips good Chicken sandwich: pretty good, but needed more season Fries: delicious Quesadilla: Good Burger good and large Steak good but was on wrap. It did say wrap on menu but it was late and I was rushing so that's my fault. Wings come breaded or not and I felt that was super accommodating and appreciated that. They were cooked good. Mild: delicious Garlic Parmesan wings were odd. It was gloves of garlic and melted cheese. Overall we would get food their again! read more