50 Best American Restaurants near Exeter

“service, love it, food love it.“

“Great beer and food will definitely go back“

“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!“

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

“Food was good and will order it again, the service was quick and tentative, but the atmosphere needs sprucing up, and I’d recommend music or a tv. The location in Berwick is good too but this spot needs more attention to guide the moths into the flame.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Amazing!! 😻 I’m so happy I finally took the time to slow down and find this amazing place! The chef has been here for 17 years!! 🤯“

“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.“

“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.“

“Yummy healthy food to go!!!“

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

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

“Always consistent and hands down the best French onion soup around! 🩷“

“Fabulous quality and flavors.“

“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!“

“Finally got to have lunch here. Don't drive-by as I have been doing. It's not difficult to get to. Just turn your steering wheel!
I'm a hotdog person. Love that they had sauerkraut.
Hope to get back before closing for the winter.“

“We came a while ago and didn’t have the best experience…it wasn’t bad but wasn’t great. I’m so glad we tried again recently, the food, vibe, and service was phenomenal. We were blown away by the menu and the quality of our meals…so delish. The ambiance was perfect sitting outside and we love all the pictures of racing on the walls!! We look forward to visiting again“

“Man lemme tell you, this what a diner is meant to be. Family owned and full of personality, with a short menu of inspired twists on diner classics, all fantastic and none overwrought. Standouts were the stuffed French toast, hoaty’s favorite combo and the pork eggs Benedict. Oops that’s everything I had. Perfect scores across the board.“

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

“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!“

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

“First time at Paddy's. We went for lunch and ate on the patio. Great service from our server Erica. On her recommendation, I had the roasted chicken BLT. Chicken salad was delicious. The cole slaw was also good. Not too much mayo. Husband had the hot n spicy burger with fries. Both great. Will definitey be back.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“Awesome dinners and cocktails for Pink Day!“

“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!“

“almost perfect.large menu.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“Great place good food and drinks 🥤“

“Service is great! Staff are awesome!“

“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“

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

“Visited the area and popped in to grab a bite and of course indulged in my go-to of seafood options.
I had the seafood platter which definitely comes with your monies worth of fresh seafood.
The service was great, and the ambiance is a chill casual come as you are vibe.
The seafood quality is great. The flavors on the other hand were a bit bland, and I needed to add lemon Tabasco, cocktail and, tartar sauce, but par for the area as I imagine that's how the residence of the area prefer their seafood.
Overall it was good and I'd eat it again, and would add some Old Bay seasoning at least.“

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

“Love this place! Always a great time!“

“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!“