50 Best American Restaurants near Goffstown

“We order takeout at least once a week. It’s always packed well with everything included. Everything from sandwiches, to tacos, to prime rib is always excellent. Highly recommend!“

“We’re locals and have only eaten here once or twice. Gotta tell you though, we decided to come by and have some sandwiches the other day. To say the food was great would be an understatement. The Pastrami Rueben was the best I’ve ever had. My wife had the fish sandwich, which she devoured. The freshly made potato fries could have been a meal in itself, so good. I think you may have just earned some regular patrons. God Bless.“

“Magoo’s is the definition of a clam shack. Although it’s not near the ocean, it’s still serving good fried seafood.

Located on the Goffstown rail trail. It’s convenient stop if you’re on foot, bike, or car. There is outdoor seating on picnic tables.

Inside, it’s a one-man show. The cook takes your order and yells out to you when it’s ready.

We got the clam plate. It’s enough for two. It has a generous portion of clams and fries. It’s served with coleslaw, tartar sauce, and ketchup. The clams were very good. The fries were your standard steak fry, typical of a clam shack.

We wanted to try their homemade chowdah, but unfortunately, they were sold out“

“My husband took me to Cotton last night for my birthday. The owner was at the host stand and she was extremely friendly and welcoming. Our server scooter was an absolute sweetheart. She was just the right amount of attentive. Shrimp appetizer was so delicious and our steaks had so much flavor and were cooked to perfection(med-rare) cocktails were great too! Between the amazing meals we had an excellent service I cannot wait to come back here. Thank you so much for such a great birthday experience!“

“Had a fantastic evening with very good friends.“

“The food and drinks were great and my server, Primrose, was so friendly!! I will definitely be back especially since there’s outdoor seating when it’s nice out.“

“Everything is absolutely delicious, fresh, and served piping hot! They were able to help my husband enjoy multiple dishes without any heat, as he is extremely sensitive. On the flip-side, whenever I ask for my dishes to be "extra extra spicy", they are never afraid to serve it up! Lots of fresh ingredients, the herbs and spices, and such fast service. We are so relaxed when we dined there tonight. The server gave us a nice little gift, which we were very touched by his kindness. We are definitely coming back to try other dishes, including more momos!!!“

“Best veggie omelette in the city, looking forward to trying the corned beef reuben!“

“Great local place to grab a beer, burger, and run into friends“

“Always good service and food“

“Fun, friendly atmosphere and the food is always good“

“I was so upset on Tuesday when I wasn't able to stop by for the pulled pork special. Luckily for me they also had it on Wednesday!! As soon as I saw it, I dropped everything and headed straight there. Joanne took great care of me even though she was taking care of many other customers. I started off with the potatoes skins, which were perfectly cooked and delicious. I started drooling when the special arrived; pulled pork sliders, truffle fries and a piece of corn bread. I don't think there is a better combination of food on the earth. With some self control, I left room for dessert...fried oreo cheesecake rolls!!! If I was on death row, this would be my last meal. Hats off to the chef!!“

“Delicious veggie pot pie!“

“We couldn’t be happier with our experience at the Bedford Village Inn. From start to finish, everything was perfect. The staff leading up to the big day were so kind, organized, and helpful, and the day-of team was just as incredible - attentive, professional, and genuinely invested in making sure everything ran smoothly. The food was amazing, and the venue itself is truly a dream. Every corner of the property is filled with charm and character, creating the most romantic and memorable setting. We already can’t wait to come back for anniversaries at the Tavern - it will always hold such a special place in our hearts.“

“Always a lovely lunch, the ingredients are fresh and lots of options! My sandwich - the California Turkey Club - was enough for almost two meals 😋 the side of Brussels sprouts was delicious, with plenty of balsamic. Can’t wait to go back.“

“UPDATE: Food sucks. The service is always excellent. The beverages are great, but the food is not good anymore. This was always our go-to place with consistent, delicious food.
Not anymore, the quality is sub-par. Tom retired and the food has gone done the dumper. No flavor on the haddock, served at a cool temperature, rice undercooked. Baked potatoes are never cooked thru and served cool. The servers are always quick to apologize, as if they already know the outcome. We've been customers for more than 25 years, and unfortunately it just isnt the same anymore. Bring back the old successful, consistent T-bones.“

“Went out to dinner with the family. Amazing atmosphere, delicious food and Nate was a phenomenal server. He was very attentive and made sure we were happy throughout the whole time we were there. We will be back!!“

“Well, I had the best chicken Queso Dias, made by an amazing up and coming star Amy (on the name tag) and the burger and fries were cooked to perfection by a "short" order cook Kaityn a young woman who is "growing." and rising star. or should I say trying to reach for them. and her amazing young assistant Chris who is going to be a great sous chef one day. It is a college Dining Hall, but any one can go and eat there, they do not accept cash though so bring you card.“

“Every time we’ve eaten there the food has been excellent. The service prompt. I’ve been multiple times and never had a bad experience.“

“Don't take the stars as a total while I explain. The shop is difficult to find and doubles in its location, inside a building that looks like suites of big business and should I go in? Well, of course you should! Owner is very friendly and makes a great sandwich and very friendly. If you haven't stopped in yet, you should... then tell your friends

Parking: Plenty of spaces with remote workers“

“Great manager. We held a party for 30. Food was wonderful and the manager Paige provided great service.“

“I organized a football team event for 50 held at the Boneyard (their function place), and everything could not have been more perfect. We upgraded to include the ribs which was such a good idea. The reports from the team were all positive, it blew away the Italian meal from the prior year. There was plenty of leftover food which the athletes were so excited to take home. 5 stars. Highly recommend!“

“the fish tacos were good.Friendly service.“

“My boyfriend and i ordered dinner through GrubHub from the Pint Publik House. The meal was delivered still piping hot. Each dish was fantastic. The chicken tenders were juicy and very flavorful. My boyfriend loved the curried goat! Highly recommend this dish. Very tender and full of flavor. We also ordered jerk pork and if we closed our eyes you would have sworn we were actually in Jamaica. All the sides were really good from the ceasar salad, rice and peas to the sweet potato fries. The restaurant manager took the time to call us and let us know that the food container tops might be loose. He went above and beyond to make sure we were aware as we opened the containers. We look forward to ordering again!“

“I would like to thank the staff at Queen City Cupcakes for the best experience ever. They are so friendly. From start to finish the experience was top notch. We chose the 3dz cupcakes, of which we had three flavors with 3 different icings. The cupcakes were so moist. The designs were exactly how we thought in our minds.“

“I'll know to call ahead next time. The food was excellent and the waiter was very attentive. I appreciated how he made eye contact with my kids and treated them with the same respect as any adult as they placed their orders. It is those little things that help kids learn how to interact confidently with others.“

“Food was great and the staff was so friendly!!! We had Natasha as a server and she was amazing. If I wasn’t traveling from Florida I’d be back for sure. Thanks again yall!“

“The food is delicious however this is the 2nd time we’ve picked up an order and we paid for something we did not get ! Very frustrating that someone is not paying attention !“

“Have eaten there for 65 years and I always leave full and very content ?.“

“We were celebrating my husband’s recent successful cancer operation and we ran into Caesar, one of the owners, at the Amherst venue. He took the time to show us around and sit with us a bit! The staff was setting up for a wedding too. Caesar and his staff throughout the whole venue were so warm and friendly. Just such a beautiful and unique venue♥️Thank you Caesar and your amazing staff…truly memorable.“

“They catered an event for us (240 people) and their performance was flawless!! They were polite, on-time, and PROFESSIONAL! And the food was DELICIOUS!!“

“Love the Sunday Night Blues Jam. They have a great house band and many talented guest players including guitarists, bassists, vocalists, sax, trumpet, harmonica players. There is great music happening on Sunday evenings so we go there a lot.“

“I was just here today, among many other times, but I have so much respect for the owner and her staff. The food is quick, the drinks are good, but due to the location, there is an influx of hungry folks. A gentleman came in asking for French fries, although I offered to pay for his fries but was asked not to, the way this woman handled the situation was impeccable. She treated him like an actual human when most do not. She packed up his fries, got him anything he needed, and even threw in some extra fries for him to have. I have NEVER had a bad experience here and this just solidified for me the integrity and honor this owner has. Love being here!!!!“

“Absolutely a great place to go ! Atmosphere, Service, ….. and appetizers and entree’s were excellent. Drinks they will create per your request. Hat’s off to the Service and the Chef’s ! 👍👍👍👍👍 Must sit near the guitar guy in the bar area ! Great to have a fun, relaxing, dinner listening to a selection of the best of the 70’s, 80’s,90’s, to current .“

“Have heard that this place is rated as the top spot for wings in NH. My girlfriend and I being wing fanatics, decided to make the D-tour on the way home from Maine. We were not disappointed. The Triple Play and Maple Chipotle were great, the Cajun was a pass. The fries are some of the best I had. Now why the wings are really good, the wings a Lab N Lager in Keene NH do rival them, so I dont know if I can contribute to the best wing in NH claim. Sorry. Either way, I think everyone should try this place.“

“I hired Caroline’s to supply all of the food for my Dads end of life celebration after he passed away. I spoke with Laurie and asked her if they could accommodate a backyard bbq style menu which she assured me they could. I had specific food requests all to which they supplied without any questions or issues. The food arrived hot, delicious and better than I had imagined! Laurie was a pleasure to talk to when creating the menu of my choice and working out all the details for delivery. JJ made the actual delivery and was amazing with communicating to us about his arrival time and very professional when he arrived to my home. I would highly recommend Caroline’s Fine Foods to anyone! Thank you Caroline’s for making a somber day easier on me!“

“I was in the area and there was the Really Big Meal Deal that I took advantage of. The Big Cluckin' Crispy Chicken 🐔 Sandwich 🥪 was good but fell apart while I was eating. I had unsweetened iced tea for my drink.
Service was great and the inside looks good 👍. The bathroom was in good shape. I was underneath a speaker 🔊 but the music was not loud.
If you like Applebee's, I recommend this one!

Vegetarian options: 🥗 Salads and Impossible Burger available. You can have an Impossible Burger substituted for their regular beef 🍖 patties.

Dietary restrictions: Their website has nutritional information ℹ️ posted and available for review.

Parking: They are located at Second Street Shoppes which has a huge parking 🅿️ lot for all of the businesses. Several spots in front of Applebee's are reserved for Carside To Go.

Kid-friendliness: Families are welcomed.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair ♿ accessible.“

“Dinner was fresh and delicious!“

“Stopped in for lunch with some friends. You order at the counter and they bring the food out when it's ready. A wide variety of sandwiches and breakfasts are available. We enjoyed an omelet, a reuben sandwich,and a side of fries... portions are generous, especially the fries. Limited indoor seating is available and a clean restroom. Food is good, if not exceptional and reasonably priced for a downtown venue.“

“I have come here a couple of times with my husband. The atmosphere is always warm and welcoming. I'm still being introduced to other gay bars around the area. This one so far, is the best. Drinks are always "stiff". As well as I'm sure others. Keep up the good work guys“

“Great unpretentious taphouse with awesome food and the bartender Krystalyn is AWESOME! We had the short ribs which were spectacular! We were visiting from Cape Cod and love this place! The manager Ryan is extremely friendly and welcoming. Our new favorite pub!“

“Great place to be outside, enjoy the weather, have great food and drinks! Kids love the space, the food and fun! The service team took great care of us!“

“Came to Thirsty Moose Taphouse to kick off my graduation week/weekend! Had 2 types of beer, poutine, and fish and chips. Abigail was a great server and this place gets a very big "thumbs up" from me!“

“Very nice stay. Up to date place with great food, friendly staff and clean rooms with comfortable beds. Added bonus of baseball park outside the back lobby! Close yo everything with a nice view of the city. Very welcoming landscaping and amenities“

“We stopped at Romanos last night for dinner on our way home from Manchester. We have driven by several times and this was our first time stopping. They have great seating, the service and food were amazing. We will be back for sure. In the warmer months the server said they have an great patio and outdoor bar!“

“So I got a good sub from here. It was a basic sub order (deli meats) and it overall was basic, nothing great nothing bad. But the price is such a rip off. It was $15.60 for a turkey, salami and cheese, extra mayo and lettuce. The place has no theme to it.

Not memorable by any stance.“

“I had the absolute pleasure of dining at Murphy’s Taproom recently, and I have to give a special shout-out to Eliot for making our experience truly unforgettable. From the moment we walked in, she greeted us with a warm smile and immediately made us feel at home. Her knowledge of the menu was impressive, offering spot-on recommendations that perfectly suited our tastes.

Eliot’s attention to detail was second to none — she checked in at just the right moments, ensuring we had everything we needed without being intrusive. Whether it was refilling our drinks or checking in on our meal, her service was seamless and made us feel like VIPs.

Beyond the excellent service, her positive energy and genuine friendliness were contagious. She took the time to chat with us about the beer selection, and you could tell she was passionate about what she does. It's rare to find such exceptional service these days, and Eliot truly set the bar.

If you're at Murphy's Taproom, definitely ask for Eliot — her service will elevate your entire experience!“

“We went last week and had a family dinner. Great food and great service.“

“Walked in expecting something weird left with a full stomach and no fascist sightings It’s calm music’s good staff seemed like they’ve had a long week but still smiled when it counted Nobody handed me a manifesto unless steak specials count Felt more like a place to disappear into a booth than anything people are whispering about If you’re looking for trouble you’ll probably have to bring it yourself“

“I’ve been to Bonfire before with friends and it was a great atmosphere! If you’re looking for a fun night out, it’s a great bar would recommend them. However, I tried contacting them at least 4 times to book a private event and never got a reply. Really disappointing because they were our first choice. So if you’re looking to host a function I hope you have better luck than I did.“