Stages at One Washington

Truly incredible experience

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have to say in all my years of dining out this was hands down the worst experience I’ve ever had. They started our dinner an hour late. I couldn’t tell you what any of the food we ate was other than it all tasted like rotten fish, seaweed, and tree bark. The portions were extremely small and had the absolute worst flavor I have ever tasted. There wasn’t a piece of chicken or beef to be seen anywhere. The chef had absolutely no personality and was impossible to understand the few times she actually spoke. I’m in shock this place has the reviews it does. You literally couldn’t pay me to go back here. I would’ve got up and left if we weren’t with a group. Nobody liked the food which says something when you have 6 people with very different tastes. Please don’t waste your time and money at this “restaurant”. If you could leave a negative amount of stars this place would take the cake but the cake would be filled tree bark and rotten fish with a nice dirty ocean foam on top…

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Amazing local ingredients, treated with a masterful hand.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sorbet with Columbia River Sturgeon Caviar, Duck Preparation, Beets & Braised Cabbage, Calamari, Mushroom and Beets, Aerated Brie

Shared the kitchen table with another foursome on our 51st wedding anniversary. Breathing in the smells while watching the chef and staff perform their magic was a real treat. Each taste was a question of what was done to make the exquisite flavors combine so well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Seated at a comfortable couch in the living room, we waited in luxury for our group to be called back. Everything is meticulous and expertly crafted. Conversation with the Chef was the final spice added to a phenomenal evening. 2.5 hours we will happily repeat many times over.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is the place for exquisite dining in New England. Stunning presentation and layers upon layers of flavor. The collection of courses are like movements in a symphony in the way they relate to one another and combine to develop the entire meal. Sitting in the kitchen, watching Chef Hennessey and his team prepare and explain the courses brings another level of enjoyment. They'll gladly talk through every aspect of the ingredients, processes, and concepts. If you love food and all that goes into world-class dishes, you must go to Stages.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sorbet with Columbia River Sturgeon Caviar, Aerated Brie

Late Post: I always enjoy a unique and fun dinning experience and found this restaurant when I visited NH in early March. I tried a few unique dining experiences in the past and this was one of the memorable dinning experiences I had.Each meal is very creative and deliciously crafted.The dinning room (kitchen) with 6 guest seating. It’s truly fun watching the chef cooking. It feels more like you having a private chef in your house.First, when you come into the restaurant (but it doesn’t feel like a restaurant in a good way) you sit in “the living room”with other guests and enjoy a drink and appetizers, then, when the dinner is ready you finally walk into the chef’s kitchen.At the end of the course meal they provided each guest a giveaway bag. There were the tonight’s menu, honey and chocolate truffles in the bag. The chocolate truffles were amazing as well.I only wish chef had a little more time for interaction with us after dinner. He was already preparing meals for next guests while we were still sitting at the table.Overall, I highly recommend if you look for a unique and amazing dinning experience in NH.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Incredible experience from head to toe. Chef couldn’t have been nicer and the food was a journey of the pallet. Know what you’re singing up for, but if you like this style then you will love it.We’ll be back for sure!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time dinning at Stages. Everything was amazing nice selection of MocktailsGreat date night

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food is amazing, layered flavors, uses a lot of mushroom for umami and seafood, pekoe crab, scallops, etc. Only regret is would like more seasonal variation in menu to make repeat dinners more exciting.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mushroom and Beets, Scallops in Spicy Sauce

In one word, Stages is AMAZING!If you appreciate a perfectly crafted experience for your evening out, this is the place for you. From the moment you walk into the living room/entry area, you are transported to a sophisticated yet relaxed environment where each course will excite your senses.Appetizers and drinks while seated on the comfortable and retro couches is followed by a multicourse extravaganza at the intimate kitchen table overlooking the artists as they prepare the meal.Mocktail menu is on point! The best non-alcoholic beverages I have had.Don't worry about deciding what you want to eat, they make all of the decisions for you. All you need to bring is an open mind and a healthy appetite!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sorbet with Columbia River Sturgeon Caviar, Chowder Sort Of, Cookies and Foamed Milk for Final Desert, Scallop and Oyster, Mushroom and Beets, Aerated Brie

Had a great dining experience here at the 6 person chefs table. With about 9 courses in total each course tasted delicious and unique in their own way. In particular the butter poached scallops and the hen of the woods mushrooms we loved. The latter you could smell and taste to coal it was cooked on. Can’t forget the dessert which was oyster ice cream with caviar (among other flavors) So different but so delicious. It was a cool fall day in New Hampshire the night we went, and the food really complimented that feeling.Drink wise we went the a la carte method, with a mix of wine and cocktails. The sommelier was very knowledgeable and she helped us pair our meals. The group next to us got the wine pairing which also seemed like a nice experience. They also have a cocktail pairing which we might try next time.Overall the chefs table experience is a fun one because we love to see how our food is prepared and crafted. The chefs worked so well together, and carefully explained each course to us. They were happy to answer questions if we had them.This is a fine dining experience, but also casual at the same time. You never feel awkward or like you’ll get yelled at if you use the wrong fork. The staff is easy going, and meanwhile you are tasting some of the best food available in New England. Sometimes the portions might look small, but they add up. We left very full, but wanting more!Note: we missed a few of the courses pictured, we were too excited to eat them.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sorbet with Columbia River Sturgeon Caviar, Mushroom and Beets, Scallops in Spicy Sauce

The experience was amazing with knowledgeable staff and unique mocktales.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Aerated Brie

It's hard to find enough superlatives to describe the meal we had at Stages and the experience of sitting so close to the chef and his amazing team. The food was so creative, stunningly presented, and delicious. Seriously - the best meal and dining experience we have ever had, anywhere in the world. Combinations we would never have thought of, like pairing oysters with pickled pairs and vanilla, and pairing mushrooms with coffee dashi. Sheep short rib. And the mushroom madeleines to dip into aerated brie cheese and warm honey - speechless! Our sincere gratitude to the chef and his team, and we can't wait to go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food has been a hobby my wife and I have always shared. We came here on our 1 year anniversary looking for a very special food experience with the tasting menu. Beyond that, we had no idea what to expect. We were surprised with the homey, comforting, calm, and casual feel the restaurant and staff showed. It was obvious that making anybody feel welcome is part of the philosophy here. The food and drink was absolutely stunning. Each dish, wine pairing, and cocktail really demanded our attention with flavors and combinations we've never tried. We enjoyed how lovingly the chef focused on vegetables and mushrooms, making them the stars of the meal. The last three courses in particular wowed us, tying together sweet and savory components in shocking ways. My personal favorite was the mushroom madeleines with aerated brie and honey. It was one of the most incredible foods I've ever eaten and I've been craving since the moment I finished it! We can't wait to return and have a few of our favorite dishes again in The Living Room.

Vegetarian options: The menu is heavily focused on plants as it is, so this is a great restaurant for vegetarians looking for fine food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cookies and Foamed Milk for Final Desert, Aerated Brie