Places to Eat

When it comes to dining out, Manchester provides an array of options. Many of our downtown restaurants feature a wide variety of cuisine.

Citywide, Manchester has a number of family-owned and operated restaurants that have become cornerstones of the community with their outstanding service, excellent food and reasonable prices.

Whether your choice is an intimate dining atmosphere or pub style while watching your favorite team on a big screen TV, Manchester has what you're looking for.

Airport Diner
2820 Brown Ave
Manchester, NH 03103
Phone: 603-623-5040
www.manchesterhi.com/html/lodging-white-mountains-new-hampshire.asp
A fifties style diner with gleaming chrome trim, red counter stools and cozy booths serving breakfast all day long and great dinners - just like the 50's. Most everything is made from scratch whether it's the Shepard's pie, American Chop Suey, White Mountain Meatloaf, or Ribeye Steak.

Basil's at the Highlander Inn
2 Highlander Way
Manchester, NH 03103
Phone: 603-625-6426
www.highlanderinn.com
Creative Continental cuisine in an upscale yet comfortable atmosphere. Excellent wine selection and expertly prepared desserts.

Bedford Village Inn
Olde Bedford Way
Bedford, NH
Phone: 603-472-2001
www.bedfordvillageinn.com
Offers delicious New England cuisine and an extensive wine list in a unique historic setting. Reservations recommended.

Belmont Hall & Restaurant
718 Grove Street
Manchester, NH
Phone: 603-625-8540
www.belmontrestaurant.com
Known for their plentiful breakfasts. Also open for lunch.

Ben & Jerry's
940 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: 603-647-9400
www.benjerry.com/elmstreet/
Satisfy your sweet tooth with Ben & Jerry's ice cream cakes, sundaes, shakes, fresh fruit smoothies & cappachillo coolers.

Best Western Executive Court Inn & Conference Center/The Yard Restaurant
13500 South Willow Street
Manchester, NH 03103
Phone: 603-623-3545
www.exec-court.com
Prime rib, chicken, fresh seafood, fine aged beef and more. Special all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch buffet.

Bugaboo Creek Steakhouse
216 South River Road
Bedford, NH
Phone: 603-625-2975
www.bugaboocreeksteakhouse.com
Serving the flavor and generous portions of the Canadian Rockies in the homey setting of a mountain lodge.

Bull Run Beef & Specialty Shoppe / The Grille Restaurant
110 Hooksett Road, Suite 110/111
Hooksett, NH
Phone: 603-669-0891
www.bullrunbeef.com
This menu includes anything from a BLT sandwich to a prime rib dinner with everything in between. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

C.R. Sparks Restaurant & Bar
18 Kilton Road
Bedford, NH
Phone: 603-647-7275
www.crsparks.com
American cuisine with a gourmet twist. Healthy portions, different flair, upscale dining with a casual atmosphere. Reservations recommended.

CJ's Great West Grill
782 S. Willow Street
Manchester, NH
Phone: 603-627-8600
www.t-bones.com
A variety of entrees including Texas, Louisiana and Mexican flavors.

Commercial Street Fishery
33 South Commercial Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: 603-296-0706
www.csfishery.com
Advertised as "Food for Adults", this establishment offers fresh seafood dishes such as Seafood Cioppino and Pink Peppercorn Crusted Yellow Fin Tuna. Reservations recommended.

Cotton
75 Arms Park
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: 603-622-5488
www.cottonfood.com
Offers a variety of unique gourmet entrees, all prepared with fresh and organic ingredients.

Derryfield Restaurant and Lounge
625 Mammouth Road
Manchester, NH
Phone: 603-623-2880
www.derryfieldrestaurant.com
Offers something for everyone with a lounge, a dining room, and incredible sky deck and a fine function room. From sports fans and local music buffs to people that like to dance the night away, the Derryfield is sure to please everyone.

Dunkin' Donuts
1932 Wellington Street
Manchester, NH
Phone: 603-647-9268
www.dunkindonuts.com

Envy Restaurant & Nightlife
1181 Elm Street
Manchester, NH
Phone: 603-624-6800

Famous Dave's
1707 South Willow Street
Manchester, NH
Phone: 603-668-1220
25 years of research in the making, Famous Dave's multi-award-winning Barbecue Restaurant is fun, tasty, and well deserving of the 'Famous' title.

Fratello's Ristorante Italiano
155 Dow Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: 603-624-2022
www.fratellos.com
Classic Italian cuisine and excellent service in an attractive, renovated brick mill space. Serving lunch and dinner with a wide range of prices and choices including veal, seafood, brick-oven pizza, lasagna, Ceasar chicken salad and more.

Gill's Indian Bar and Grill
Authentic Indian Cuisine
245 Maple Street
Manchester, NH
Phone: 603-627-3054
www.gillsindianrestaurant.com
Enjoy delicious Indian cuisine at its best in an elegant and intimate ambience.

Hanover Street Chophouse
149 Hanover Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: 603-644-2467
www.hanoverstreetchophouse.com
A fine dining experience with loads of atmosphere. Enjoy fresh steak, chops and seafood along with an extensive wine list at this handsome upscale non-smoking establishment. Reservations recommended.

Homestead Restaurant
176 Mammoth Road
Londonderry, NH
Phone: 603-437-2022
www.homesteadnh.com
American favorites from prime rib to tenderloin tips, baked stuffed shrimp and scampi plus Italian delicacies. A hearty homey Sunday brunch served from 11-2

JD's Tavern at Radisson Hotel Manchester
700 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: 603-621-9040
Eclectic pub menu in a comfortable mill-like setting.

Jillian's of Manchester
50 Phillippe Cote Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: 603-626-7636
www.jillians.com
Specializing in classic American favorites with giant screen TV's, billiard tables and the latest in electronic simulation games

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant & Watering Hole
1037 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: 603-647-7717
www.margs.com
Tasty Mexican food in a fun and festive atmosphere. Open daily at 4 p.m.

Nadeau's Subs
100 Cahill Ave.
Manchester, NH
Phone: 603-669-7827
www.nadeausubs.com
Fresh subs made with quality deli meats and cheeses. Try the legendary steak and cheese. At Nadeau's, "the customer is King of the Queen City!"

Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub
1685 South Willow St.
Manchester, NH
Phone: 603-641-5999
www.99restuarants.com
Providing great food at terrific prices in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.

Nutfield Ale & Steakhouse at the Four Points by Sheraton
55 John Devine Drive
Manchester, NH 03103
Phone: 603-668-6110

Outback Steakhouse
95 South River Road
Bedford, NH
Phone: 603-622-8833
www.outback.com
Offering Aussie-style favorites including the Bloomin' Onion, USDA choice cuts of beef and quality seafood. All entrees made daily from scratch.

Panera Breads
52 March Ave.
Manchester NH
Phone: 603-627-2443
www.panerabread.com
Serving fresh baked breads every morning and throughout the day. The menu also includes soups, sandwiches, salads and pastries made from only the freshest high-quality ingredients.

Piccola Italia Ristorante
827 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: 603-606-5100
Warm, old-style Italian ambiance and creative cuisine, including traditional pastas, entrees, and house specialties.

The Puritan Backroom
245 Hooksett Road
Manchester, NH
Phone: 603-669-6890
www.puritanbackroom.com
Known for its tender chicken fingers, this comfortable restaurant also offers surf and turf, grilled meats, lamb, seafood, sandwiches, Greek specialties and homemade ice cream. A local favorite since 1916.

Quizno's Sub Northside Plaza
1100 Bicentennial Drive
Manchester, NH
Phone: 603-647-7849
www.quiznos.com
Sub sandwiches made with signature sauces such as Quiznos classic Red Wine Vinaigrette, Honey-Bourbon Mustard and Roasted Bell Pepper, prepared on proprietary breads made from the finest quality ingredients.

Shorty's Mexican Roadhouse
1050 Bicentennial Drive
Manchester, NH
Phone: 603-625-1730
230 Route 101 West
Bedford, NH
Phone: 603-472-3656
www.shortysmex.com
Featuring a large selection of authentic southwestern and American dishes and a variety of unique recipes known as world food. All steaks and beef are certified Angus. Shorty's also offers a separate vegetarian menu.

Suddenly Susan's Gourmet Deli
87 Hanover Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: 603-625-1850
www.suddenlysusans.com
Funky downtown deli offering gourmet sandwiches and specialty salads.

Wally & Bernie's (WB's)
20 Old Granite Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: 603-641-2583
Upscale restaurant and lounge featuring an eclectic menu, two separate bars and an incredible sound system. Live music featured three to four nights a week.

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