One of our go-to brunch spots is @thesmokingtrout in Marlborough, NH, when driving back to MA and as always on point. Our waitress Nessa took good care of us. The cocktails were spot on. Then the food arrived, hats off to the chef and crew. Both of our meals were super fresh and tasty, and my omlette was so fluffy! Great services, portions, and prices. read more

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The food was very good, I got a burger, and we started with the chips and dip, both were very tasty. The restaurant itself was very quaint and comfortable. We came on $5 house cocktail day, so we tried out a few different drinks, the VSS, the Mez, and a Berry Bourban Mash, all were tasty, but the VSS was VERY sweet. Service was excellent right up until we left, unfortunately, my friend was inadvertently covered in a beer that a waitress was carrying to a table. The waitress apologized profusely. Overall was a good experience though. read more

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We had been to the Hot Glass Art Center a mile down the road, and yelp pointed us here with the great reviews. The corn app is so good, that 2 days later when I picked up the completed blown glass projects, I ordered 2 of them to take home. Big hit all around. So very good. I got the burger, but only because everyone else got things I wanted to try and I like a variety. It was excellent and generous. My daughter got the Mac and cheese to me was sub par. It could be because it was runnier than usual, but I would not recommend it. Hubby got salad and enjoyed it a lot, it was quite large. Son got the waffles. No room for dessert. Highlights for me, was the music (they had some Grateful Dead playing which I loved) and the fact that on a Thursday mid day we were the only ones in the place. Wait staff was great. Friendly, helpful, shared their favorites. When the Dead came on, I went back and asked them to turn it up louder and they did, which I loved. Great place and we will come back. read more

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very good food. Pickles are very good. Burger is small and taller than it is wide. Corn is great, and all of the food was *very* hot. Mac and cheese is reminiscent of Annie's with the white cheddar sauce. Nice that they shred their own cheese, it needed something more than pasta, cheese, and breadcrumbs. Decent size portions all around. Skip the berry mocktail. Salad was good, nothing out of the ordinary but better than I would make at home. Service was great, music choice was excellent, and the building is cool with ample parking. Nice to see them cooking through a window. Only one bathroom though. read more

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We stopped here for lunch on a trip from Providence to Rockport. The entire experience was top notch. Cooper and Carisa were excellent and took care of us. The owner is the chef. We had the pretzels to start. Highly recommend and were excellent! I had the mushroom sandwich and my husband and friend both had the burgers cooked differently but were spot on for how they should be. We love that everything is locally sourced, and the restaurant itself is comfortable and relaxing. Thank goodness no blasting music!!! We will definitely stop in and again and highly recommend the whole experience! read more

We came for the clam chowder but it wasn't good at all. Very bland and the potatoes were too big. More potatoes than clams. Then since it was $2 oyster night we ordered two dozen for the three of us and they were so tiny , also they don't serve saltine crackers at all so had to slurp them off the shell The dining room is very loud. read more

We had such a good dinner at this restaurant. The lobster roll was so good, the portion of lobster was very generous. The steak was also perfectly cooked and with the right amount of sauce. Service was friendly, attentive. The atmosphere was nice and casual. read more

interesting place....was here to a nice little restaurant many many years ago, before it became a pizza place, but now reborn again....small attractive place, lots of painting on the walls, service was pleasant, food very good, I had fish and chips and date had the chicken andwaffles, both very good, and the calamari as an appetizer was excellent...martini was good but WAY overpriced, 16$ wow!!! good place! read more

The food is good and the service is pleasant. But don't trust the website for accurate hours because on two separate occasions we have trusted the posted hours only to find out that they have decided to open later. The sign out front is also VERY easy to miss. read more

Smoking Trout is a newer restaurant in Marlborough, NH. We stopped for an early dinner and were very impressed. From the moment we walked through the door the staff were friendly and prompt. Our drinks were refreshing and well made. Our food fresh and flavorful. Street corn is my favorite and they did it very well. For our main dishes my husband and daughter raved about the Steak Frites. My mushroom Cibatta Sandwich was delicious. We loved the atmosphere and have found a new favorite restaurant in the area . read more

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The place is nice ambience not so much. We had the poutine, and had a really weird flavor that we could not get past..sour? We've had it many places, here it just was not good. The chop salad was good. Mac & cheese was dry. We did not really get the cheddar flavor. Finally the banana bread pudding. We were so excited to try. It was an edible. It looked delicious but tasted like raw too bad we really wanted to love it. read more

The Smoking Trout - Banana bread pudding - Seafood Near Me - Marlborough, New Hampshire

First time visitors to this restaurant! We enjoyed it all. We started with the Calamari and homemade chips and dips. Both were excellent, the Calamari was lightly breaded, cooked to perfection, not rubbery like so many spots. The chips were delicious as well both came with great dips. Next, I had the burger ordered medium and it was! It was juicy and very tasty, came with FF they were equally good. Husband had the Ciabatta watch he loved too. Server Kaylee was great, she was very attentive and service with a smile... The only reason it was 5 stars as it feel short on dessert, only row which left us not ordered...it's an easy fix, there is even a woman in Keene makes a good tiramisu , ask Luca Paris ! read more

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The Smoking Trout opened recently in Marlborough in the former Piedra Fina restaurant building on NH Route 101. This restaurant space inside was redone which has table seating along the front windows and adjacent to the bar which has seating too. The lighting here is a bit dim and the noise level is moderate. This place is becoming pretty popular with the locals. This casual restaurant and bar (gastropub) serves up a variety of pub fare, but no "trout" offered including sandwiches, burgers, appetizers, salads, seafood chowder, French onion soup, mac & cheese (with topping options), fish (cod) & chips, salmon, steak, chicken, and desserts (chocolate chip cookie skillet with ice cream & banana bread pudding). The prices are moderate here. I tried to stop in here last weekend, but they were closed due to regrouping and resetting. I stopped in here tonight for early dinner and was seated by a hostess standing at the door at a table across from the bar. My waiter arrived promptly with cold water as I looked over the menu. I started out with the Calamari appetizer ($12 plus tax), which was a long plate of Fried breaded calamari rings & tentacles with a creamy and tangy remoulade Old Bay sauce. The texture of the calamari was soft and the breading was soft too, not crisp. For dinner, I ordered the Pulled Pork Sandwich ($14 plus tax), which was a good sized sandwich with a heaping layer of very soft sweet BBQ pulled pork on a thick soft white bun, served with hand cut fries (oily texture), sweet pickle chips and maple slaw. This sandwich platter was very filling. The hand cut fries were a bit greasy, but very flavorful, ketchup cup provided. The slaw had a soft texture too. I was so full, that I could not eat anymore and passed on the offer for the desserts which sounded great. Next time, I would skip to the entree so I can order dessert. The check for one was $28.21 with tax and before tip. The service from the waiter was efficient and he refilled my water at the right time. The hostess standing near me was seating customers and also cleaning and resetting tables when customers were finished. read more

Great service food is delicious. Best calamari I've had in the Monadnock region would definitely eat here again. My husband thought the beer needs to be colder. However, my Chardonnay was fabulous. read more

This has become our go to for a wonderful dinner date night. The service is always on point and the food is great.

Let me start with, food was delicious. We went for Valentine's Day and were enjoying our meal up until the cook started screaming and swearing at the waitresses and other staff. Mind you, there was a very young child sitting just outside the open kitchen, who was less disruptive than your cook. The whole place, which isn't very large, heard and it was incredibly uncomfortable. Us, as well as the entire row of tables, hurried up and finished our meals, since we had all come to enjoy our Valentine's dinners which had effectively been disrupted and ruined thanks to your lovely cook making young girls cry. Would have been 5 stars if not for the unfortunate, unprofessional behavior of him. Kitchens are stressful, maybe he should go to therapy, try meditation, or maybe a different , less high-intensity profession? read more

Although the menu isn't extensive, the food is excellent. My only complaint, as a French Canadian, is that you DO NOT EVER PUT BACON ON POUTINE! lol We started with the smoked cheddar biscuits with pimento cheese and they were warm, flaky, and melt in your mouth. Our entrées were the fish and chips, which was a huge portion and the best fish and chips I've had in a long time. Fish was perfectly cooked and not greasy. We also had the seafood chowder which was stuffed full of fresh clams, lobster, and shrimp with homemade croutons. My companion had the pulled pork sandwich which was succulent with a generous portion of meat. We finished with the decadent cast iron lava cookie which was more than enough for 2. Everything was amazing and service was super friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was a little noisy but it was a Saturday night. Definitely a hidden gem. read more

Pretty awesome Brussels sprout appetizer, amazing pretzel sticks for starters. The fish and chips was just average but the fried chicken and waffles was great. Coleslaw was a disappointment and not enough of it. Should be a solid bowl with fish and chips. Great service atmosphere and bathrooms. I'll have to order a different entree and see if I can redeem here. read more

The Smoking Trout - a woman sitting at a table with a plate of food - Seafood Near Me - Marlborough, New Hampshire

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Wow! Food was fresh, tasty and they have a decent selection on the menu. Two steps up from establishments in the Keene area and the price point is reasonable. Service was on point, my only note would e to offer ice and lemon with water. Ambiance was average for the area, nice furnishings and local art. read more

Too loud Acoustics are due to cement floor and low ceiling Warm water served -no ice Chowder was very bland lemon slices and shelled mussels within Croutons added Poutine very salty but hot Chicken and waffles was ok Waffles resembled frozen rounds Chicken was great! Small amount of coleslaw but good Have driven by and finally stopped But not being able to hear the waitress was frustrating. Beautiful artwork on the walls. Bar was busy. Perhaps intended for an early 20's crowd. Might try again for take out read more

I went here based almost entirely on the Yelp reviews as I was looking for a "good" general purpose restaurant - not too fancy, but more than a diner - on the way to see a show in Keene. The reviews are on-target. The food here seems fresh and is attentively prepared. It's a little rough around the edges, but I take that for how you know that you're getting real food prepared by real people. I suspect that if you stick to the burger, soups, salads, and sandwiches you will be just fine here. The staff were very friendly and competent. On a Saturday night at dinner time, it was certainly busy, but we got seated right away and it didn't seem that the wait for larger parties was particularly long. The only down-side seemed to be that the noise level was a bit high. I'm sure that it's more reasonable on a less busy night. Prices are quite reasonable. read more

We've been a few times before and it was good. We went tonight and it was superb. Our waitress at the bar, Sarah, was darling and had great advice on foods. Drinks were excellent. The food was just amazing We will be back. Especially for the salmon dish. read more

I brought my mother here for a birthday luncheon. We started off with two mocktails (strawberry basil lemonade, and the "Brooke" which is berry pulp and soda). Both light and refreshing. The street corn was dynamite and an excellent starter for the meal. The brussel sprouts were tasty and twangy too but the corn was wowzers. We both had the same entree... steak frites, cooked to perfect medium rare with tasty Parmesan truffle fries. For dessert, banana bread pudding with ice cream and caramel sauce... perfect, not too sweet. Glad we came here and already looking forward to the next visit!!! read more

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We went for dinner today. We had biscuits, brussel sprouts, Mac and cheese, chicken and waffles, and a hamburger. Everything was on point! Delicious food and nice presentation too. Service was impeccable. It was our first time but certainly not the last. Happy to have found it not too far from home. read more

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The food is great and prices are reasonable. They have kids menu too. There is a bit of a wait but servers are friendly. That's a great place to have dinner after a hike. read more

Highly recommend The Smoking Trout! Just tried this for my husbands 53rd birthday lunch. Fantastic food/beverages, atmosphere and amazing service! We will be back again soon! Thank you for making his burger perfect and for his delicious dessert! read more

The Smoking Trout - Burger Medium/rare cooked perfect!!! - Seafood Near Me - Marlborough, New Hampshire

Amazing chicken and waffles! Great bartenders! The brunch is delicious! Such a great addition to the town.... read more

Great to have good spot in this area. The shareable apps are great...drinks a plenty. Haven't tried brunch yet, but will soon!

They have just started serving brunch on weekends, and we now have our go to place right down the street from our house. Sit at the bar...Chris and Brianna are both great...super service and creative well made drinks. I had my first Michelada...a great brunch drink with the a Bloody Mary flavor and beer refreshment. My wife had the salmon egg scramble...creamy eggs with all the smoked salmon mix ins and a huge pile of smoked salmon on top. I had the hash and eggs...crispy flavorful hash with perfect poached eggs and home fries crispy on the outside and soft and flavorful inside. A great Sunday morning! I'll next give a dinner review. read more

Holy Moly, you have to check this place out. Charlie jumps on a dream and has created a menu focused on upscale bar food as well as integrity' conscious sustainable fish and poultry. I have to BLOW UP his Poutine. Crispy hand cut fries, a gravy worth the price of the dish...(3 day reduction to create this stock) and cheese curds that melt to create strings of deliciousness. He won't put trout on the menu, as wild trout are actually an endangered species. A Chef with integrity in Marlborough! read more

Highly recommend this place. Second time here and the food was amazing once again. I've been with several people each time, so I've sampled quite a bit of the menu and everything I've had is delicious. It's a really solid tavern style menu, with several nice entrees. The chef's idea was really smart: keep it fairly simple, but make sure everything is phenomenal. For instance, not sure how you make chips and onion dip that good!! Again, highly recommend and pretty sure you'll like whatever you order. read more

We loved the drinks. I took a long time for the food and it was really not very special. Nothing I could complain etc my hamburger was under cooked. read more

My wife and two kids were lucky enough to stop in and eat here. We enjoyed everything from the appetizers to main courses. The atmosphere was pleasant and waitstaff was friendly and knowledgeable. We tried a majority of the appetizers. The truffle fries were delicious, Brussel sprouts on point and perfectly cooked. The pork shoulder was fantastic. Everything from the pickles to onions etc, you can tell are made in house. I don't post reviews. My family and I drove all over New Hampshire in the last 5 days. Smoking Trout was by far our favorite. read more

Absolutely amazing!!! We had dinner and drinks at the bar, which was delightful! The first thing I have to say is WOW to the truffle fries...No other words. I can't stop thinking about how perfect there are! We both ordered the strawberry lemonade and added Titos, delish! Our steaks were melt in our mouth...we will certainly be going back!!! read more

Would be great for a date night. They tolerated our group with busy kids well :-) Loved the chopped salad and Brussels sprouts appetizer. The menu looked great - it was tough to choose. read more

Stopped here for Sunday brunch and was impressed. Drinks were good, food was well done and the service was solid. Not a huge place but a good number of seats around the bar read more

Third try to get in. Great service and food. Lovely bar. Vegan, vegetarian and carnivores have choices here. Beautiful building will return soon! Pictures then read more

The biscuits with cream cheese dip delectable. We ordered 2 French onion soup perfect. Very fresh and made from scratch.

Everything was perfect! We loved the fish & chips, street corn, salad and pretzels etc. Great cocktails also! Thank you so much for the excellent service and great evening. read more

Wow. I wish I had more words to describe this experience, but "wow" sums it up. Coming from the highest end fine dining in Boston, MA, I didn't know what to expect.... But upon my arrival at the smoking trout I was speechless. Chef/ Owner Charlie has experience at restaurants I've frequented in Boston and hold to the highest level ... he does not disappoint. The hospitality and ambiance are amazing and approachable elegant but the food... holy FREAKING MOLY!! I wanted one appetizer and a beer but spent 4 hours here eating one after another. Fried Calamari, French onion soup, truffle fries, pretzel bites... all made to order and locally sourced. Technically perfect and flawlessly balanced. The star of my experience tonight was the appetizer chef Charlie send out for me... torched salmon belly with sesame-lime ponzu and micro cilantro. This was top 3 best salmon dishes of my life!!! I ordered 2 more despite being life-haltingly full.... It was worth it. I award 5 stars and a bonus star for supreme excellence. Hospitality was of the highest caliber too. Bartender Chris was great, Sonia was amazing and the rest do the staff as well. Great job all around.... An ABSOLUTE must try. read more

The Smoking Trout - Torched salmon belly special. I ate a lot of these - Seafood Near Me - Marlborough, New Hampshire