Stalk is my happy place-my recent visit only reinforces this. A place that can take something seemingly ordinary (Black Garlic Carrots) and through carefully chosen accoutrements and expert cookery elevate it far beyond its humble origins. The Lamb Kofta meatballs, mouthwateringly amazing on their own, are paired with an incredible Harrisa hummus, a bright small salad and grilled pita (they season the pita!) Ending our pregaming, we tried the revolving version of Stalk's Caesar, this iteration having (just enough) new potatoes and a lively thyme Caesar dressing and hand cut pepper croutons. For beverages, I indulged in a gin martini special where the bartender displayed her whimsy and joie de vivre in her creation.. so much so I ended up ordering another, not a common occurrence. My entree was the Crispy Yucatan half-chicken, being tempted by the Pasilla Molé. This did not disappoint-the chicken was perfectly cooked and dressed with just the right amount of sour orange crema-applied with an expert hand, there was enough to let you crave more, but to also let the cookery shine. The Esparote refried black beans added a nice texture and addition to a bite of chicken. The roasted sweet potatoes were a rarity-crisp and nicely carmelised, another example of crisp cookery. The charred corn and snap pea salsa fresco was brightened by a splash of finely diced pineapple that added that sweet bit of complimentary acidity.
To finish things off, I kept with the Mexican theme and ordered the house-made chocolate Fresno-yes the chile! ice cream, a perfect nod to the Aztec/Mexican chocolate traditions. And yes, there was a zzzipppp!.... in a good way! This ended our evening and I would be terribly remiss if I didn't mention the fantastic staff-knowledgeable, attentive and clearly proud to be a part of this wonderful restaurant. Sure, you could come to Stalk for a 'special occasion', but Chef Nicole and her staff make every visit a special occasion~
Benjamin Goldrich
Excellent local spot with outstanding food and drinks. The atmosphere was cool without being pretentious, pleasant without being stuffy, and engaging without being overwhelming. The cavatelli entree was amazing as were the steak tips. Service was very friendly and prompt. Very highly recommended for a night out in Dover.
Carys Gray
Thank you!! We came in freshly engaged (like 30 mins fresh) And not only did the server treat us to some free champagne but the server was so excited for us and sweet! The cocktails were second to none. We were recreating our second date and remembered what an excellent experience we had. Glad to know they are still amazing and delicious!
J Hitchcock
Amazing atmosphere! The dishes were so unique! Great options if you’re a vegetarian! They have a cabbage dish that still leaves my mouth watering! The wait staff is so kind, I had not seen my friend in sometime and they did not rush us out. Definitely give a try.
Rob
This is as close to a perfect restaurant as can be imagined. I would feel perfectly comfortable picking dishes at random and trust they would make me like it. There is no restaurant for a 100 miles in the same league.
AMH
Omg. This place is next level. The cocktails and food are beyond tasty. We had the chicken buns,Caesar salad, pork dinner and asparagus. Might be my favorite restaurant in all of new Hampshire. Also the staff is lovely! Can’t wait to return
MJP Casting \u0026 Coaching
Heaven.
Bella
Excellent meal and service! I wish more places knew how to make vegtables flavorful like how Stalk does. Highly recommend.
Candace Walden
There aren’t enough stars to say how amazing this place is! They even make cauliflower delicious! YUMMY!!
Erinn
Wow! Everything is fantastic! We shared The fish tacos, which were some of the best I’ve ever had, the braised cabbage with lentils and the salmon. Everything was perfectly presented and incredibly flavorful, this was hands-down one of the best meals we’ve ever eaten! This skin on the salmon was a crispy and the mushrooms they served with it were the best we’ve ever had! I can’t believe we waited so long to eat here, Stalk will definitely be in our regular rotation now!
The beef and salmon were both cooked to perfection. Always a great cocktail being served and their pork belly buns are to die for!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Connor Pearson
Gabriel was an incredible server who was extremely attentive. He was also so knowledgeable of the menu and when asked for suggestions could provide great detail.
The food was so delicious and had great depth of flavor. Everything we ordered (Salmon Sashimi, Caesar Salad, Hake, Skate, and Cheesecake) were all delicious. Our drinks were delightful as well and the craft cocktails were fantastic.
We come to this area once a year and will definitely be back to Stalk next year!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Circharo
This is the best restaurant in New Hampshire, and I don’t think that’s a stretch. Absolutely amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
morgan1027
Good food and nice atmosphere, but it’s a little on the pricy side for what you get. Wait staff is always friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
lesley stagg
The small menu had immediate appeal. We can't stand menus with lots of options as none of them can be as excellent as a limited but delicious choice. Service was professional and friendly. The food looked and tasted sublime. Very nice selection of beverages. The background noise was perfect i.e there but not too loud. NH is sadly lacking in such excellent cuisine, with many people seeming to opt for quantity rather than the excellent quality found at Stalk.
Stalk is my happy place-my recent visit only reinforces this. A place that can take something seemingly ordinary (Black Garlic Carrots) and through carefully chosen accoutrements and expert cookery elevate it far beyond its humble origins. The Lamb Kofta meatballs, mouthwateringly amazing on their own, are paired with an incredible Harrisa hummus, a bright small salad and grilled pita (they season the pita!) Ending our pregaming, we tried the revolving version of Stalk's Caesar, this iteration having (just enough) new potatoes and a lively thyme Caesar dressing and hand cut pepper croutons.
For beverages, I indulged in a gin martini special where the bartender displayed her whimsy and joie de vivre in her creation.. so much so I ended up ordering another, not a common occurrence.
My entree was the Crispy Yucatan half-chicken, being tempted by the Pasilla Molé. This did not disappoint-the chicken was perfectly cooked and dressed with just the right amount of sour orange crema-applied with an expert hand, there was enough to let you crave more, but to also let the cookery shine. The Esparote refried black beans added a nice texture and addition to a bite of chicken. The roasted sweet potatoes were a rarity-crisp and nicely carmelised, another example of crisp cookery. The charred corn and snap pea salsa fresco was brightened by a splash of finely diced pineapple that added that sweet bit of complimentary acidity.
To finish things off, I kept with the Mexican theme and ordered the house-made chocolate Fresno-yes the chile! ice cream, a perfect nod to the Aztec/Mexican chocolate traditions. And yes, there was a zzzipppp!.... in a good way! This ended our evening and I would be terribly remiss if I didn't mention the fantastic staff-knowledgeable, attentive and clearly proud to be a part of this wonderful restaurant.
Sure, you could come to Stalk for a 'special occasion', but Chef Nicole and her staff make every visit a special occasion~
Excellent local spot with outstanding food and drinks. The atmosphere was cool without being pretentious, pleasant without being stuffy, and engaging without being overwhelming. The cavatelli entree was amazing as were the steak tips. Service was very friendly and prompt. Very highly recommended for a night out in Dover.
Thank you!! We came in freshly engaged (like 30 mins fresh) And not only did the server treat us to some free champagne but the server was so excited for us and sweet! The cocktails were second to none. We were recreating our second date and remembered what an excellent experience we had. Glad to know they are still amazing and delicious!
Amazing atmosphere! The dishes were so unique! Great options if you’re a vegetarian! They have a cabbage dish that still leaves my mouth watering! The wait staff is so kind, I had not seen my friend in sometime and they did not rush us out. Definitely give a try.
This is as close to a perfect restaurant as can be imagined. I would feel perfectly comfortable picking dishes at random and trust they would make me like it. There is no restaurant for a 100 miles in the same league.
Omg. This place is next level. The cocktails and food are beyond tasty. We had the chicken buns,Caesar salad, pork dinner and asparagus. Might be my favorite restaurant in all of new Hampshire. Also the staff is lovely! Can’t wait to return
Heaven.
Excellent meal and service! I wish more places knew how to make vegtables flavorful like how Stalk does. Highly recommend.
There aren’t enough stars to say how amazing this place is! They even make cauliflower delicious! YUMMY!!
Wow! Everything is fantastic! We shared The fish tacos, which were some of the best I’ve ever had, the braised cabbage with lentils and the salmon. Everything was perfectly presented and incredibly flavorful, this was hands-down one of the best meals we’ve ever eaten! This skin on the salmon was a crispy and the mushrooms they served with it were the best we’ve ever had! I can’t believe we waited so long to eat here, Stalk will definitely be in our regular rotation now!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The beef and salmon were both cooked to perfection. Always a great cocktail being served and their pork belly buns are to die for!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriel was an incredible server who was extremely attentive. He was also so knowledgeable of the menu and when asked for suggestions could provide great detail.
The food was so delicious and had great depth of flavor. Everything we ordered (Salmon Sashimi, Caesar Salad, Hake, Skate, and Cheesecake) were all delicious. Our drinks were delightful as well and the craft cocktails were fantastic.
We come to this area once a year and will definitely be back to Stalk next year!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the best restaurant in New Hampshire, and I don’t think that’s a stretch. Absolutely amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food and nice atmosphere, but it’s a little on the pricy side for what you get. Wait staff is always friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The small menu had immediate appeal. We can't stand menus with lots of options as none of them can be as excellent as a limited but delicious choice.
Service was professional and friendly.
The food looked and tasted sublime. Very nice selection of beverages.
The background noise was perfect i.e
there but not too loud.
NH is sadly lacking in such excellent cuisine, with many people seeming to opt for quantity rather than the excellent quality found at Stalk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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