Casual Dining
New Hampshire's casual dining is a treat of magnificent variety in style and traditions. You’ll find something for everyone and for every taste and whim from comfort food to classic cuisine to smoothies and shakes. Accompanying your meal is relaxed indoor and outdoor seating, cozy or majestic settings, and welcoming hosts. Chefs know their customers and offer creative menus from full plate to lighter and late night fare. Pubs, bistros, cafés and that favorite little restaurant turn local ingredients into simple and savory dishes. Fabulous beer lists abound as do children’s menus at most establishments.
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Jackson, NH
Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club
179 Carter Notch Road 603-383-9111Comfort food with a creative twist, and stunning views, all on this restaurant’s menu
One of the delights of vacationing in the White Mountains is dining with a mountain view. At the Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club, the Eagle Landing Tavern has been providing that service to guests and locals for years. Today, the restaurant offers a modern, and local, twist on classic comfort food along with panoramic views of the mountains and the Wildcat River. Enjoy everything from fish and chips ad lobster ravioli to ginger chili crispy duck legs in the restaurant’s dining room. (Save room for desserts like the maple bread pudding) Or, enjoy a cocktail (there’s a “mojito of the day, for instance) and some light bites in the quaint, historic bar. The restaurant also serves hearty country breakfasts, so ask about the resort’s bed-and-breakfast and other dining packages.
Laconia, NH
Margate Resort on Winnipesaukee
76 Lake Street 603-524-5210Dine on seasonal favorites, signature cocktails while enjoying breathtaking lake views
With a tempting menu, superior service from a professional wait staff and a soothing waterside atmosphere, the Gazebo Beach Bar at The Margate on Winnipesaukee has been a guest favorite for summertime lunches and dinners for years. Dine on popular seasonal favorites, including Angus beef burgers, fish tacos and a selection of fresh salads. Enjoy specialty cocktails as well as a selection of wines and seasonal and craft beers while you look out over the picturesque lake, perhaps enjoying a spectacular sunset. There’s a kids’ menu – and some delectable desserts. The resort also serves a hot breakfast buffet during the summer season and other high-occupancy periods, and complimentary coffee and fresh fruit in the Courtyard Bistro area adjacent to the main lobby.
Moultonborough, NH
Castle in The Clouds
455 Old Mountain Road 603-476-5900Panoramic views makes dining in the Carriage House Restaurant at Castle in the Clouds truly unforgettable
The only thing better than a great meal is a dining experience with magnificent scenery, and visitors have been admiring the view from the Carriage House Restaurant terrace at Castle in the Clouds for years. The seasonal restaurant looks out over Lake Winnipesaukee, with mountain peaks in the distance. The menu features a combination of classic favorites and original recipes. The Music Night Series takes place in summer, with genres from folk musicians to tribute bands. Watching the sun set over Lake Winnipesaukee while dining and listening to live music makes for the perfect evening. Visitors also enjoy the ice cream offered over at Café in the Clouds near The Meadows at Shannon Pond.
Hampton Beach, NH
Hampton Beach Village District
115 Ocean Boulevard 603-926-8717If you have a taste for casual, fun dining with an ocean view, there’s an eatery here for you
Hampton Beach, NH is not only a feast for the eyes — it’s also a feast, period, with the variety of restaurants, cafes, taverns and take-out eateries available to lucky vacationers. Stop in a popular tavern for a burger and a beer, or enjoy authentic Mexican food, fresh local seafood and New Orleans-style beignets, subs in homemade Syrian bread, or award-winning lobster rolls and “chowdah.” Start your morning with fresh donuts and local coffee or a full beach breakfast. Marvel at the ocean view from several waterfront restaurants, or head inside for live music. Sip a frozen concoction at a tiki bar or a creative coffee drink at a neighborhood coffee shop. Pick up a bucket of famous pressure-cooked chicken for the beach, or stroll the boardwalk with oh-so-good fried dough.
Tilton, NH
Lakes Region Tourism Association
61 Laconia Road 603-286-8008If you love to eat, you’re going to love this region’s vibrant, varied restaurant scene
The Lakes Region loves to eat! Come join the locals at family-style restaurants, fine-dining establishments, chop houses and old-fashioned diners. You’re sure to leave with a few favorite places you’ll want to revisit next vacation. What are you in the mood for: a candlelit dinner with your significant other? An al fresco feast on a lake patio with your family? Something new, like pan-Asian cuisine or a new twist on great smokehouse barbecue or authentic Mexican fare? Or something tried and true like a sizzling steak, a burger in a sports pub or a turkey dinner with all the fixings? No matter the reason, or season, you’ll find something for everyone in this vibrant region just south of the White Mountains.
Lincoln, NH
Mountain Club on Loon
90 Loon Mountain Road 800-229-7829Pub Fare, Local Flavor, Mountain Vibes
The Mountain Club on Loon's Black Diamond Pub is the go-to spot for relaxed, satisfying mountain dining. The warm, family-friendly pub serves a menu of traditional New England dishes and contemporary ski-lodge fare, drawing on local and regional ingredients sourced from across the Northeast. Guests can dig into hearty soups, fresh salads, house-made desserts, and a rotating selection of New England craft beers, small-batch bourbons, and single malt scotches. In warmer months, the slopeside patio is the perfect place to linger over a signature cocktail. For breakfast, Seasons on Loon delivers a generous buffet spread to fuel whatever adventure comes next.