50 Best American Restaurants in Manchester

“Wow! The Puritan Backroom was out to impress yesterday. We chose to order from them for our daughter and son in laws “I Do BBQ”. So much food! So delicious! Everyone was very happy with everything. There was way more than expected! Thank you!“

“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!“

“4 stars. We did take out. Price is a little steep but The food was fresh and the portions are pretty large - the heat was definitely there! I was honestly impressed with the Mac n cheese. I had a lot of flavor and the pasta still had some bite to it

Edit. We have circled back after the grand opening die down. I'm changing to 5 stars because I had the opportunity to go order & pick up our dinner and the staff is super friendly and helpful. The inside is very different and gives you lots to look at while you in dine or wait. The food stayed consistently delicious and fresh and the establishment is very clean.

Employees continue to be friendly and helpful and the food stays consistently good“

“We picked up 3 Hot and Ready platters for my son birthday party today and not only were they SOOOO GOOD but they were also on time and ready for us when we got there! We got the 5 cheese, bacon, and taco Mac and cheeses and they were definitely a hit at the party! Thank you for providing a delicious meal for everyone today! We will definitely consider doing it again when we have another party!“

“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!!!“

“Better than Vintage and Nadeaus! Tried a few subs now, the steak and cheese, chicken and cheese, and Meatball sub, and I can say they are a tad bit better for sure than anyone around the city. Only downside is they charge fees for online orders and Vintage/others don't. Get that for free option and I'll bump you up to 5 stars. Why charge a fee? Makes no sense. Fees turn me off and I look elsewhere.“

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

“Always good service and food“

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

“A traditional downtown restaurant, we go weekly for breakfast. Our servers are wonderful, and while the food is average most of the time, they sometimes have tasty specials. It's a great balance of atmosphere, menu variety, price, and service. Did I mention that the servers are wonderful?“

“Came for Mother’s Day brunch and the food was awesome! Great staff and great food, thank you!“

“Tried based off a recommendation from a friend. Glad we went. The food was great, nice limited menu so there is attention to detail with every plate. The outdoor seating(with heaters) was relaxing, lean back look up and enjoy a glimpse of the stars. And lastly the drinks were the cherry on top. I highly recommend giving The Hill a try whether it be in the next to weeks or when they reopen in the spring.“

“Food is so good friendly staff like to always support the small places this is a awesome place I highly recommend it definitely be back“

“Chef mark’s food is impeccable and the bartender is beautiful inside and out.always a fantastic time! And where do you go and get 5 star meals on the house!? An absolute hidden gem!! I Love you Mark and Lisa all your hard work payed off!this place needed you both! And the drinks?omg best margaritas!!! You ask for excellent food and drinks and you shall receive!!the bar is classy quaint and is perfect for date nights or just to relax and exhale from a long day!! Highly recommended!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Thank goodness they reopened. It’s the only restaurant prior to going through security. If you’re picking up someone it is great to have a place to relax and enjoy a bite or a drink. The breakfast panini was delicious with tater tot type hash browns.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!!!!“

“Food is great. But, I had another experience, that I want talk about - I was there recently and apparently dropped some money on the floor as I was leaving. To me - it was a substantial amount. Another customer found it and turned the whole amount in to staff. We called the next day and told the staff what happened and the exact amount. They had been holding it for us. Staff was kind and great when we went back. So - not only do they have great food - but their customers and staff rae top-notch - kind, fair and charitable.“

“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 .“

“Dinner was fresh and delicious!“

“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.“

“I just moved to Manchester and was looking for a new spot. Rounders is amazing. Very comfortable. Staff is attentive, personable, and very friendly. Remembered what I drink after the 1st night. The food is 5 star. Fairly priced. Great serving size. Highly recommend coming here. You will not be disappointed.“

“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“

“Had eggs Benedict this am-home made hollandaise and beans as a side were delicious. Great service-thank you Jordan for being super friendly, attentive and keeping my coffee cup filled! We’ll be back! Appreciate that we were not rushed.“

“My son took me here for my Birthday last night. The food was far better than I was expecting. We both had the Prime Rib and it was tender, melt in your mouth goodness. The service was excellent, and the Line dance, by the staff, in the aisle was a great addition. I have eaten in a lot of steak houses in the Southwest and this ranks with the best. Great Job, I will be back.“

“My 9 year old has a peanut allergy, causing a lot of anxiety when it comes to eating anywhere besides home. Tonite we found ourselves at longhorn. I can’t believe how kind and understanding the service manager was! Holly met us at the table sat right next to my son, and handed him a binder with the whole menu and all kinds of tools to help him feel comfortable. She took out two boys on a tour of the kitchen and made them feel so important. A this was a huge night for our whole family! Thank you so much Holly and the rest of the staff at the longhorn for turning what would have been a rough night into a great dinner out. We really can’t thank you enough! We will definitely be back!

Dietary restrictions: Nut allergy

Kid-friendliness: To come out in the busiest night I’ve seen, and take the time to help my son with an allergy feel safe meant the world to us. I can’t explain how much that means to us. She gave him an allergy binder and showed both our kids the kitchen to show him he was safe. Way beyond customer service! Holly is an amazing person!“

“I am a repeat customer and have never had a bad meal. The food, service and price are all awesome.“

“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!“

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“Yo I met the coolest gal tonight thank you Gabby for being so kind to this young lady she went home changed and met me randomly to have my first prom date in the history of weddings best believe I took a pic or two 3rd ones a charm gtg grab cigs next door where they sell CUBAN CIGARS THEY ARE JAZZY

Kid-friendliness: 21 over“

“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“

“Had eggs Benedict this am-home made hollandaise and beans as a side were delicious. Great service-thank you Jordan for being super friendly, attentive and keeping my coffee cup filled! We’ll be back! Appreciate that we were not rushed.“

“one of the best carne asada.. delicious.“

“Wonderful place. Wonderful staff!“

“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.“

“Hello my Hungry Guy in a Wheelchair friends and welcome to another restaurant review… this time for Billy's Sportsbar & Grill for lunch in Manchester, NH Let me just start by saying—if you roll into Billy’s hungry, you’re gonna roll out full and happy. This place knows how to feed a guy who’s been craving big flavor and good vibes. Let’s talk food (aka the whole reason we’re here): I ordered The Ryan Griffin Burger.. Yep, you read that right. Named after the legend himself—this thing is a heavy-hitter. We’re talking a perfectly grilled burger, thick and juicy, piled high with bacon, cheddar, sautéed onions, and Billy’s signature sauce. Comes with onion rings, crispy on the outside, soft in the middle—just like a love song. It’s messy in the best way. This burger means it. My friend Anna Costa-Turner ordered the Billy’s ½ lb. Steak and Cheese.. Shaved steak loaded into a fresh sub roll with melty provolone and a generous drizzle of Billy’s house steak sauce. It’s one of those sandwiches where the juices start soaking the paper wrap before you even pick it up. Comes with a mountain of fries that almost need their own zip code. Now, for the best part of the whole lunch, Me and Anna ordered the Naughty Nurses Cookie Skillet to share as a sweet treat, Okay, dessert-lovers: brace yourselves. Fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie served warm in a mini skillet, topped with melty vanilla ice cream and drizzled with fudge. Every bite is gooey, sweet, and outrageously indulgent. You’ll be spoon-dueling your crew for the last scoop. The accessibility is easily a big win here. There’s a wheelchair-accessible parking spot near the front entrance, and the ramp up to the door is smooth. Inside, the layout is surprisingly open for a busy sports bar. Tables are spaced well enough that you’re not squeezing between chairs or jukebox wires. Once inside, Billy’s hits that sweet spot between classic sports bar and family-friendly hangout. The TVs are everywhere (like, everywhere), which means you’re not missing a single pitch, play, or slap shot (yes, even the bathrooms!🤣). The lighting is cozy but not dark, and the crowd is a mix of regulars and out-of-towners. Music plays low enough that you can still have a convo without shouting. Good energy all around. As far as service goes, pretty top-notch. Our server was fast, friendly, double-checked my access needs without making it awkward, and made sure everything came out hot. Always nice when staff treat you like a person, not a checklist. For the portions? Fair game. The Ryan Griffin Burger comes in under $15, the steak and cheese is right in that ballpark too, and the cookie skillet is big enough to share for under $10. You get what you pay for—and in this case, that means a lot of flavor and no regrets. Billy’s Sports Bar & Grill has been Wheelchair-tested and Belly-approved.. If you want loud flavor, solid service, good vibes, and a spot that respects accessibility, this one’s a no-brainer. Go hungry. Leave full. Maybe even a little cookie-drunk, Would wheel back in a heartbeat. this has definitely risen too the top as the best food review I’ve done soo far… so, with that said my overall rating for Billy’s Sports Bar and Grill gets an astounding Score: 10/10“

“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!“