Otis Restaurant

4 Front St, Exeter
(603) 580-1705

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Jessica (JessieB)

The best fine dining restaurant in New England!!

Terrilyn Lebel Cheney

Delicious and well run. Excellent atmosphere. All around and amazing evening!

Michael Cremin

All the various courses were delicious. Service was excellent. Cocktails yummy

kevin skinner

The food is unreal. I love the small plates are original and so beautifully done. It is artwork you eat. The wait staff is knowledgeable and attentive. The restaurant is gem.

Stacey Maxwell

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.

Richard Johnson

We loved the tasting menu concept. Each course was a work of art and outstanding on its own. A lovely and unique dining experience.

Dean N

Every dish was delicious. Fun experience. Will definitely return to sit at the chefs table.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Randy Wilson

Gem of a place. Personal service, inventive and flavorful dishes. Highly recommended.

Vegetarian options: The chef is happy to adjust the menu for vegetarians. They did a great job for my daughter and I.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sticky Toffee Pudding Bourbon Caramel Vanilla Creme Chantilly

Reb25

Food and service were excellent! Thank you for a wonderful evening.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alex Schmitt

Having just moved to the Seacoast from Orlando, we were excited to try the best restaurant in New Hampshire and the only one with a James Beard semifinalist chef. It's better than anything we've had in Portsmouth so far but unfortunately it wasn't up to expectations from other James Beard experiences. While none of the food was bad, it wasn't great. It was just your standard run of the mill type of meal. $75 is a pretty reasonable price for a meal, not Barcelona cheap but US tasting menu cheap. Portions were pretty small for a 5 course meal but for $75, it's understandable. I've had meals where the courses were smaller but I'd have 12-15 but the portions for this are what I would say would be for a 7 or 8 course meal. My wife and I have been lucky to eat at many highly reviewed restaurants around the world and this one is just meh. We didn't feel cheated out of a meal or anything but it's a one and done place for now. If it's your first time trying a fine dining restaurant and you are closer to the Seacoast compared to Portland or Boston, it's worth a visit. Otherwise I would skip it and travel a bit further for something better or possibly Mystic, CT where the NE best restaurant is located.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Derek Jones

This is an amazing experience with a talented chef with some real inspiration. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak, Sticky Toffee Pudding Bourbon Caramel Vanilla Creme Chantilly, Gnocchi

Debu Tante

An excellent experience. We are foodies from RI where the food scene is supreme. Otis held its own in comparison. We loved the knowledgeable bartender, the warm and friendly atmosphere and receiving a menu selected by a chef whose ingredient selection and food preparation are a true art form. Book the 7:30 seating, as there isn't a seating after it, you won't feel rushed.
Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amy McCartney

Food portion was large and every bite was delicious. It was very hot sitting at the counter so I think if you run hot, sit at the tables.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Cod, Sticky Toffee Pudding Bourbon Caramel Vanilla Creme Chantilly, Gnocchi

David Graham

My wife and I had the 5 course tasting menu. Was an absolutely fantastic meal, and experience

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sticky Toffee Pudding Bourbon Caramel Vanilla Creme Chantilly

Daniel Guagliardo

My new favourite restaurant in New Hampshire.

Amazing service. Everyone working there is friendly and passionate

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sticky Toffee Pudding Bourbon Caramel Vanilla Creme Chantilly

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