40 Best American Restaurants near Exeter

“Numerous experiences at Otis, and each one has impressed us more so than the last. A unique dining experience with impeccable food! Chef Lee Frank has created an environment that draws you in time and time again serving a tasting menu with the in season ingredients. His food will leave you satisfied and looking to book the next reservation on your car ride home.“

“Very clean, great staff, location and area. Room was excellent. Highly recommend.“

“service, love it, food love it.“

“I am a very picky eater and this place is absolutely amazing! I had the bbq chicken bacon sandwich and it was amazing. The guys said the beer was good. Will visit again when I come back to the area! Our waitress was super sweet and helpful!“

“A+ experience! First time coming here and was completely blown away by the atmosphere, staff, and delicious food (especially the bruschetta bites). Sea Dog Brewing had it all - including a comedy night and seats overlooking the river. Will come again.“

“Happened upon this place because I was in the area and was hungry for lunch. The food and service were great, and I will be coming back often! Highly recommend!“

“location was easy to get to, staff was very friendly, food was DELICIOUS great music in background“

“Applebees always delivers great food and great service. I have never had bad food, and the staff is super nice. The boneless tenders and the bourbon chicken are delicious!“

“The location in Stratham, NH, has been my “go to” several times a week since their opening. I live nearby, and can’t help but indulge in the convenience of the location, not only for the great food (top-notch menu and preparation), friendly atmosphere (regular patrons who easily come to feel like family), and a staff that has made me feel like this is my “home away from home”. Special shout out to John, the best, most efficient and attentive bartender that I’ve known in all my years of dining out. And, without a doubt, I must add that Jess is also most delightful in every way. The management, host staff, and endearing wait staff (you know who you are) have made every moment I’ve enjoyed at the 110 Grill in Stratham the best of times. What more can I say? Drop in, often! I recommend it. You won’t be disappointed!“

“Went there for lunch today & on the recommendation of a friend,. my husband & I both ordered the liver & onions. It was one of the best we've ever had. Liver was so tender you could cut it with your fork. We will definitely be going there more often.“

“best sandwich around and worth the money...“

“I moved here 11 years ago and my first of many wonderful meals at the Riverworks. I especially liked the beer battered chicken fingers. But something has changed in the batter and I had them last night, 3/17/25 and they're not as good. Please return to the other recipe. But you are a favorite restaurant. Suellen Leugers“

“quality food! great prices, wonderful people. I go once a week at least. 😀“

“The best breakfast I’ve had in a long time hands down. highly recommended. Waitress was awesome prices well affordable. a nice diner. One of the last ones left around. will definitely be going back. Lunch is next.“

“Yummy healthy food to go!!!“

“great food and service, plenty of packing“

“My family recently booked a private function in the Eisenhower room at Lamies. Everything was truly exceptional. Michelle and her team went out of their way to guarantee that our extra large party was perfectly cared for. I highly recommend considering the Old Salt for your private functions. You won’t find better service.“

“Are you kidding me. Basic breakfast at its best!!!“

“Loved our lunch yesterday (in the inviting and spacious bar room) of salmon burgers with side and bloody Mary's! Festive atmosphere and friendly staff. Will return for sure!“

“Great food, great folks, a local legend!“

“Always great food and service. Friendly owners oversee the operation hands on. Would recommend to you“

“Imagine walking into a gas station to pick up a drink, opening the door and smelling your grandmother's kitchen? I just had to try the hand battered tenders and bone in fried chicken and potato wedges! While waiting for my lunch regulars came in for sandwiches, roll-ups and cheesesteaks, the special for the day. There were some picnic tables outside but we grabbed our bucket of chicken and took it to go! The chicken was crunchy and crisp while remaining moist on the inside. Such a treat! While the atmosphere is not fancy it's friendly!“

“It’s a great lunch spot to come with my coworkers. We love playing pool here and grabbing a bite to eat. Good food and nice staff. Only thing I hope they will consider is to please please please provide at least any kind of bicycle parking rack. It would be much more accessible to me then. There are not even poles that I could lock my bike to so it’s hard to come if I can’t catch a ride with friends“

“Stopped here on a recent Sunday afternoon for lunch. I was expecting average quality, but I was so wrong! The food was far better than my expectations. The French onion soup was outstanding. Everything we ordered - buffalo chicken wrap, burger, and Mac n cheese were so good! We will definitely be back!“

“Great place good food and drinks 🥤“

“Went for family birthday dinner on a weds night.
Server - outstanding (friendly, attentive, responsive)
Drinks - very tasty
Mussels - delicious good portion size
Oysters - very fresh and tasty but some very small
Flatbread - tasty but soggy, (burnt crust) tomatoes on top were cold.
Strip steak medium rare - several chewy sections, came out cold, closer to rare, not enough seasoning. Potatoes were tasty but cold. Broccolini very raw, tasted burnt had blackened sections.
Scallops and risotto- also cold, scallops undercooked, risotto bland and chewy/a bit dry. Brocollini also burnt and raw.
Shrimp scampi - also cold, not very garlicky, decent flavor but not amazing.
Kids chicken tenders - chicken and fries very tasty. Fries are very good.
Chicken sandwich - very tasty nice thick portion of chicken.
A restaurant i would definitely try again as most issues seemed to be cook staff or food finish to table timing issues.“

“Awesome dinners and cocktails for Pink Day!“

“Shout out to Joe tonight for the best grilled chicken ceaser salad ever!! It was delicious!!“

“So good, my husband and I have been here a few times. The food and drinks are good, the staff is friendly, and you get a beautiful view of the lake.“

“Always excellent! Have been coming for 10+ years !“

“Amazing food, but even better service. Everyone was so happy there. What a nice change of pace!“

“We can’t get enough of the amazing excellence of this establishment. I honestly can’t think of anything I don’t love about this place! I feel like VIP every time I dine here! From Kevin to Carlos to Dylan and all the beautiful staff here, it’s an experience to remember. We think they put crack cocaine in the chicken fingers they are so good! I am craving the clam chowda as I write this. Oh, and did I mention my favorite singer of all time? @lewisgoodwinmusic plays here night and day?The ocean view and breeze are not to shabby either. Please don’t take my word for it, come check it out!“

“Fabulous quality and flavors.“

“My husband took me here last night for our Aniversary. He knows I love duck. We were greeted at the door and sat us right away. Our waiter Andrew kept us content with making sure everything was fine with the appetizers drinks entrees and the dessert. The food was amazing. The duck was excellent and my husband's short ribs were delicious. I would definitely go back again. We went early and still made reservations which I suggest you make as I heard this place gets packed on the weekends.“

“Great food at a great price. Theresa & the staff are great. The entertainment has come a long way. Not too loud - just right for the size of the restaurant. Tonight (8/24) the music was exceptional. Thanks for having us.“

“A very pleasant choice for simple breakfast. Family run diner with lots of charm and personality. We had the pancakes and the Korean bbq Benedict. I wouldn’t have thought bulgolgi beef would go well with hollandaise - but I was wrong. Not fancy, but plenty friendly and worth the visit for breakfast!“

“Wonderful atmosphere with live music. We made a reservation but it wasn’t busy when we arrived. Service was excellent. Friendly staff who were very attentive. Food came out at a good pace. The Crispy calamari was just incredible. Our main entree was a melody of different seafood with linguine and a marinara sauce with a genuine spicy kick to it. No room for dessert unfortunately. We split the entree and they served it in two separate dishes. Overall an excellent experience.“

“Easily some of the best food north of Boston! The best way to describe it is as elevated Latin-inspired comfort food. The head chef and owner, Elvis, is amazing! He always makes a point of spending time with all of his customers, sharing stories about his incredible food and making sure everyone feels welcome. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for good food, good vibes, and good company!“

“This place is fantastic. Best breakfast I’ve had since I moved to New England.“

“I had an amazing jerk chicken meal here, the owner is so friendly! I can’t wait to come back“