I swear, Exeter seems to be the new foodie spot in NH. The trifecta of Cornicello, Vino e Vivo and…read moreOtis really set the bar. Only two seatings per night and being late isn't on the cards. Once they start ya gotta be there. And be there is what you'll want to be. A memorable five course meal with a choice of two different items for each. So if you're part of a couple you can sample everything. That's what we did. All the courses were masterfully done, the flavors superb and the amounts well chosen. At the end we were both full, for sure. The wine list isn't at the same level as the food. I'd have given a 4 1/2 based on that but wouldn't want to go down to a 4 so I'm up to a 5. The price is completely reasonable for the quality and variety. The ambience is cozy and perhaps a bit of a country feel. But just a bit. Well worth your hard earned dinero.

Five courses of deliciousness. Lots of creative servings with something for everyone, each one more…read morebeautiful than the last. The service is good. The mocktails are excellent. I recommend.

These folks are really nice. Great local spot with good food and a chill vibe. Food was tasty and…read morenice draft selections.

Just got back into town and stopped in for something different and a cold drink around 3:20 in the…read moreafternoon. The parking lot was only about a quarter full, so it definitely wasn't busy. We were told to take any table since they were all clean. As the server handed us menus, she noticed the table actually wasn't clean, apologized, and wiped it down. No problem--things happen. Unfortunately, from that point on we were completely ignored. For more than 15 minutes no one came to our table, even though servers walked nearby several times. Meanwhile, people who came in after us were getting drinks and placing orders. Rather than make a scene, we simply left. If the place had been busy or short-staffed we would understand, but that didn't appear to be the case. Being ignored like that is unacceptable. Hopefully this was just a fluke and not the new norm.

We tried Sea Dog with some friends for a lunch and had a good time. Pleasant hostess and waitress…read moreand comfortable dining room, there is a nice option for outdoor seating with a view of the river when weather cooperates. The menu is standard pub fare, and about what we expected. Friends enjoyed their meal, sandwiches and burgers were nice. I tried a french onion soup which was really average, as well as the bar pretzel (which turned out to be pretzel bites). I felt nothing exceeded my expectations. That said, overall a good choice when in Exeter.

Visiting my sister, she took me here to help me (celebrate?) (commemorate?) (mourn?) (come to grips…read morewith?) my 65th birthday. Located in an historic storefront and waterfront building, the Sea Dog has a classic seacoast vibe. Part of a New England chain I would love to further explore, this location is considered a "go to" for lunch or drinks. I am told the outside dining area is awesome. It was cold and snow-covered, so I could only look out the windows. Naturally, I got a burger and fries, which was phenomenal. The service was quick and friendly. Since it was my sister's treat, I didn't notice the prices. I MUST return when the weather is nice, so we can dine outside!

Tailgate Tavern has become one of my mother-in-law's favorite places to eat, so last night Cheryl…read moreand I joined her, along with my sister and brother-in-law, for dinner in Stratham, New Hampshire. From the moment we walked in, the restaurant felt bright, clean, and welcoming, with a fun, lively atmosphere that made it the perfect place to gather around the table and catch up with family. Our server was outstanding. She was friendly, attentive, and always seemed to appear at just the right time to see if anyone needed anything without ever making us feel rushed. As we looked over the menu, my mother-in-law highly recommended the Loaded Maple Bacon Burger, so I took her advice. I'm glad I did. The burger was cooked to a perfect medium-rare just as I had requested, and every bite was packed with flavor. The amazingly delicious, well-caramelized onions on top added a rich sweetness that perfectly complemented the savory bacon and beef. It was one of those burgers that makes you immediately start thinking about the next bite. The crispy fries were excellent too, and I loved that they were served in a miniature shopping cart, which added a fun touch to the presentation. Cheryl ordered the Caesar salad with salmon and commented on how perfectly the salmon was cooked and seasoned. My brother-in-law had the Reuben, another of my mother-in-law's favorites, and said the juicy pastrami and beautifully grilled rye made it one of the better Reubens he's had. My mother-in-law decided on the pastrami sandwich with mustard and, to everyone's surprise, finished the entire thing. That's saying something because she almost always brings home half of her meal for the next day! My sister-in-law also enjoyed her steak tip salad, mentioning that the steak tips were cooked perfectly to medium and were tender and flavorful. Between the yummy food, outstanding service, and relaxed atmosphere, Tailgate Tavern delivered a wonderful dining experience. It's easy to see why it's become one of my mother-in-law's favorite spots, and after our visit, I can definitely understand why. If you're looking for a great casual restaurant with delicious food and friendly service, Tailgate Tavern is absolutely worth a visit. We'll definitely be back!

Good food, drinks & friendly service. Very busy bar with a good vibe. Very welcoming.read more

We dined at Epoch many years ago, and found the experience to be unremarkable. We noticed that it…read morewas relaunched as Epoch Gastropub in the last year or so, and decided to give it a shot. Overall we had an enjoyable meal. They have a really nice outdoor patio which we hoped to enjoy, but it seems to be raining every weekend this summer, and so we had to sit inside. It was a Friday night, and the dining room was not very busy. Hostess and our server were incredibly friendly and made sure we were comfortable (there were some very cold AC vents near our table). We started with a fried cauliflower appetizer, which was good. Certainly not the best I've enjoyed, but tasty. Portion size was enough for a party of 4 or more! The cauliflower was a tempura batter style with a general gao's like sweet/sour sauce. It was served piping hot! Lobster roll was massive, cold mayo style and served with fried shallots, rather than onion rings. A nice twist and something I've never had before. Unfortunately, the fries served with this dish were limp. I'm pretty fussy about my fries and I just don't understand why some restaurants don't fry them to order. If you don't, you end up with luke warm, soggy fries that honestly are not worth eating. For me, that ruins the entire dish and I have to wonder what the kitchen is thinking sending out coldish limp fries. Another entree we tried were the Gnocchi with wild mushrooms. This was a nice dish and the gnocchi were light and fluffy, with plenty of mushrooms. A nice plate overall. We finished dinner with an orange granita dessert which came with plenty of carmelized orange peels on top, one of my favorites! In fact, I enjoyed the candied orange more than the Granita itself! Exeter is really having a moment with a number of great dining options. With just a tad more attention to the dishes, I think in time Epoch could be among those option restaurants. Give them a try

Great, clean, crisp decor in an historic Inn. We had a wonderful time with a variety of menu…read moreofferings and perfect service.

Great food, service, and beer. Staff were friendly and helpful. Good variety of drafts. Food was…read moreupscale pub fare with serious flavors.

they've closed the restaurant they closed the retail shops. It sold the brewery…read more You can still come and hang out in the Brickyard get a beer sometimes on the weekends they have food trucks, but there's no restaurant here anymore and they're not brewing beer here anymore.

I was visiting from out of town with my family and decided to try this place. We had a good…read moreexperience. The food was very good and tasted fresh. The service we had was exceptional. . I will for sure be back and recommend this place for for people to check out.

It was not the servers fault, but we were there for 2 hours with one server taking on food running,…read morebartender and server. Took forever to get our food, we ordered the steak tips medium rare but they all came well done and not warm. The flatbread came with a burnt crust and the chicken piccata gnocchi and swordfish was burnt. Overall not a great experience.

great service, friendly peeps. A staple for hampton, have been there many times, old school charm!read more

Every thing was outstanding Our server Maddie fantastic…read more Scallops wrapped in bacon delicious Large sea scallops with maple syrup outstanding Baked haddock phenomenal Combo clams plate outstanding I got fried haddock, doesn't get any better Coffee ice cream for desert great Garden room quiet Over all, terrific evening. Highly recommend