50 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.“

“service, love it, food love it.“

“Wonderful experience. Great location. An easy walk to the town with lots of walking trails and wonderful restaurants. A good continental breakfast😋.“

“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.“

“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!“

“if you like in-n-out style - this is the place! Great burgers, onion rings, and fries. If you get your In-n-Out double double animal style, order it dirty style at Lee Franks. Service was particularly good and fast. The only caveat was that the fries were really salty, something to consider when ordering if you like them lightly salted.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Yummy healthy food to go!!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“one of the loveliest places I have ever seen. the owner is absolutely beyond gorgeous and the whole place is wonderful vibes and cute.“

“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!“

“Excellent taco stand. The hot dogs are good, but the tacos are the reason to stop! Homemade relishes, homemade salsas, rotating/changing menu based on what she has fresh. Don’t sleep on the garlic chicken! The owner is sweet and happy to make things just how you want them. Prices are very reasonable in today’s inflationary environment. Nice little outside eating area, considering the location.“

“Have dined here a couple times and the food was delicious, great service and cozy atmosphere. When it came time to need to host a private event here I couldn't be happier with how Kate and her team handled everything. Kate cares and it showed from our first conversation, during the meeting to plan, communication in between and wrapping things up after the event. Her staff working the event were also very friendly, efficient and kept things running smoothly. You can absolutely trust her and her team to handle your event. Everyone commented on how much they enjoyed the Railpenny Tavern that day and wanted to come back. We couldn't be happier with how our everything turned out. Thank you Kate and team! We'll definitely be seeing you again:)“

“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!“

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

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

“Everything was wonderful!! Vanessa was a fantastic server!! I had a Patty Melt with coleslaw as a side. I really enjoyed both!! My husband got the Hadoock Sandwich with delicious French Fries. Definitely going back since it is close to my job.“

“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.“

“great customer service and awesome food“

“It's been mostly awesome. My major critique would be the breakfast potatoes served for breakfast and brunch for the amount of money you're charging you would be well. served to actually make them fresh (they currently seemed like something you would buy in bulk in a bag in Walmart and just throw on a pan in an oven no seasoning, clearly premade, store-bought, lowest quality-more like potato chunks, not even home fries) and including the bread assortment as part of the breakfast would also be a nice touch the fact that you have to pay for that now - when it used to be included - is just kind of ridiculous when the prices are much higher than anywhere in the area and I know we're paying for the view but like it's still silly! I will say your lunch salads are a wonderful deal!“

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

“Great place good food and drinks 🥤“

“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!“

“Awesome dinners and cocktails for Pink Day!“

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

“Fabulous quality and flavors.“

“Best breakfast ever and the owners are the most welcoming, loving, friendly, people you'd ever meet!!! You must go, you won't regret it!!! 😍😋
P.s. And Alex, the owner may even pick up one of his many instruments and sing a song for you!“

“almost perfect.large menu.“

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

“great food and friendly owner and bartender's a fun place!“

“An awesome, cozy little spot in Newmarket to grab a bite or see a show. My wife and I have been going there for years now since they started doing Bar Trivia on Wednesday nights. We always looked forward to coming in and getting one of the chicken sandwiches and a beer and doing some triv. It’s always pretty bumping in there at night and the staff are always quick and friendly. We’ve seen a couple of shows there as well and it’s a blast. The upstairs is decked out with couches and chairs to make it a little more intimate. This is one of the coolest spots in the Seacoast area and I’d recommend it to anyone!“

“Local’s has become one of my favorite places to eat on the seacoast! Wings are amazing, drinks are excellent, beer is cold and the pizza is out of this world. Don’t sleep on the salad because they have some real gems. Philly egg rolls are my favorite app too. The best quality is how friendly they are and it truly is a local vibe. I had my mother’s mercy meal there and everything was done with care and to perfection. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate her life. Definitely check them out sometime, you won’t be disappointed! Thank you Local’s for being a wonderful business in so many ways!“

“My favorite haunt owners and bartenders are wonderful food and drinks are always fabulous 🥰“

“The “sea-cuterie” was a great value and one of the most memorable seafood platters I've ever had - because of the unique pineapple mignonette! Erin was very attentive and walked us through menu hits. The rest of the staff was great, too. Highly recommend for a nice dinner at Hampton Beach. Our family has been coming here to the Ashworth, and the Breakers, for over 40 years and it never misses!“

“Service is great! Staff are awesome!“

“Love this place! Always a great time!“

“Went there a couple days while I was at my friends place in Methuen while I was staying long distance from my home in Brockton. Amazing food, kind people, and great atmosphere. Great drink selection too I made some friends there too. Definitely gonna come back next time I’m in town. They make the best burgers in the entire state of Massachusetts“

“Unique and special seasonal breakfast place. No other place like it, and the best maple breakfasts.“

“Food was great (lobster roll,Wings,pizza,chicken sandwich)
I’m from New Jersey and this was our first time here we had tour guide Scott the man in the photo by the bathroom on top of Mount Kilimanjaro I would recommend the soup of the day and the lobster roll it’s a cold roll fresh lobster on a hotdog bun forgot to take more photos but plenty of tvs for sports aswell“

“My husband I have been going every Friday for dinner for over a year. We could see changes that we did not like after they changed managers,but still, we enjoyed the fact that one particular Server knew my husband's food allergy and was careful to check with the kitchen. After a year of being good customers who tip generously, we had one last discouraging experience with Red's . They have little regard for good customers.“

“So good! You can tell they put love into everything the make ❤️“

“Had a wonderful evening there a few weeks ago!“

“The fried dough it's the best on the beach“

“I have been going to Farr's since 1978. It is my favorite fried chicken, especially compared to the other chain stores. Great friendly staff. Absolutly love the barbecue/hot sauce. Try it for yourself and you wont be dissapointed“