The Bantam Grill is hands down one of the best (if not the best) restaurant that I’ve been to in New Hampshire! This cozy, unassuming Italian/American eatery feels like the perfect combination of upscale restaurant and local pub, with extremely polite and friendly waitstaff, as well as a bartender who should be working in NYC at an upscale cocktail lounge, because the two drinks that we had were unlike anything my palette had ever tasted before. The buffalo cauliflower appetizer almost had me fooled it was a vegetable, and the house-made raviolis melted in my mouth so well I swore I was in Italy. I will definitely be recommending the Bantam Grill to anyone looking for food in the Southern NH area, never mind Petersborough, this place is worth the TRIP!
It was suggested that we try this restaurant by the staff at Pearl Oyster Bar next door because they had no tables. I'm gluten free so was a little disappointed that the menu had nothing marked as GF. Although when I checked out their website upon returning home, they do list items as GF. In any case, I ordered the grilled ribeye which was very tasty, accompanied by whipped potatoes, broccoli and crispy onion straws. Hubby had the short ribs with whipped potatoes and roasted root veges. The parsnips were a little under cooked but the rest was delicious. He enjoyed the pineapple custard for dessert. Atmosphere was good, a nice crowd for a Wednesday.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Linda QUINTANILHA
Enjoyed a wonderful dinner with my daughter and an old friend. The ribeye was perfect. My daughter loved her shrimp dish. Dessert was wonderful. Jenn our server was fabulous. As a staff member at another Peterborough restaurant, I was so happy to see Bantam busy and successful and continuing to be a source of pride for the Monadnock area. Way to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Denise Healey
Great atmosphere! Great food! Sat at the bar, with the regular customers. Nice conversations, excellent night out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bianca LaCroix
Went to Bantam Grill on 2/13/24 for an early Valentines Day. The food and drinks were exceptional. Great Atmosphere cozy and quiet.Started off with Bacon Fat Roasted Brussels SproutsHubby had Grass-Fed Spicy Hawaiian BurgerI had Smoky Chicken & Bacon CarbonaraDrinks we had the Smoky Grapefruit Margarita and Mai Tai
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brittani Curley
I ordered the bantam burger and it was gone before I could even think to grab my phone. Paired with a Woodford rye old fashioned and the company of friends, I don't think any of us managed to get a food pic we were so enthralled with the smells coming from our plates we had to just dig in! I can't wait to go back, there's easily a handful more options on the menu I need to try. My boyfriend had the other burger (I forgetthe name but it had pineapple, which he's not a fan of, but paired with soprasata he loved it!). Our friend had the same pineapple burger (no pineapple.. no sense of adventure!) And the raviolis which smelled fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bantum Burger
Christine Devine
Waitress amazing! Food outstanding! Clean, cozy atmosphere! Definitely will be back often!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger and Fries, Scallops, Grass-Fed Black&Blue Burger, Bantum Burger, Bread and Oil, Buffalo Cauliflower
Zack M.
Very good burger, probably the best burger, huge cut fries mmmmm yum, it's good just go
J N
Really let down, I've been before and had a good meal, so I took a friend from out of town. The Bantam and Pearl have a strange practice of reserving bar seats. That is the main reason I generally don't go(I dine out most nights). There were 4 empty seats at the bar but we had to sit at a table. I ordered the chicken and bacon carbonara, It was more like a broth based soup dish than carbonara. My friend ordered the shrimp piccata. It was acceptable. We finished with dessert, apple crisp. It was lukewarm, not even warm enough to melt the ice cream scoop on top, but the mini skillet it was served in was hot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Edward Surprenant
I could eat there every day they're open... I'm a sucker for good food, good service and great drinks! See you soon Morgan et al!!
Food and service is always great.Still suggesting to chop up the purple slaw finer it's very hard to eat! Also this visit the roasted Brussel sprouts were not well roasted (browned) as they unusually are. All in all excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bantum Burger
David Duke
A gem of Peterborough. I've been coming here for a few years now, since moving to the area, and am always pleased with everything. Their bartenders embrace creativity and seasonal concoctions. I can request odd drinks and know they'll make it delicious. I appreciate the specials and the seasonal menu changes. Everything is delicious, so try mixing it up. Friendly service and a cozy ambiance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bantam Chicken, Street Corn, Blue Mussels, Corn Chowder, Hickory Smoked Duck Confit Drummettes, Shoe String Fries, Grass
Clark Miller
Ran across this place on accident and what a find it is. The location might seem like there wouldn't be anything worthwhile but this was the best place we ate in Peterborough. Will definitely return when we are back in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bantum Burger
tcclubec
Bantam Grill is a great little gem in Peterborough - a polished casual dining experience with delicious, upscale food that does not disappoint! The terrific staff and cozy atmosphere make the experience of dining at Bantam perfect for any occasion.
We had a group of 8 (last two had to be added on to our party at the last minute and they accommodated us). It was a bit noisy for a group. However, the server and food were excellent.
The Bantam Grill is hands down one of the best (if not the best) restaurant that I’ve been to in New Hampshire! This cozy, unassuming Italian/American eatery feels like the perfect combination of upscale restaurant and local pub, with extremely polite and friendly waitstaff, as well as a bartender who should be working in NYC at an upscale cocktail lounge, because the two drinks that we had were unlike anything my palette had ever tasted before. The buffalo cauliflower appetizer almost had me fooled it was a vegetable, and the house-made raviolis melted in my mouth so well I swore I was in Italy. I will definitely be recommending the Bantam Grill to anyone looking for food in the Southern NH area, never mind Petersborough, this place is worth the TRIP!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bantum Burger, Buffalo Cauliflower
It was suggested that we try this restaurant by the staff at Pearl Oyster Bar next door because they had no tables. I'm gluten free so was a little disappointed that the menu had nothing marked as GF. Although when I checked out their website upon returning home, they do list items as GF. In any case, I ordered the grilled ribeye which was very tasty, accompanied by whipped potatoes, broccoli and crispy onion straws. Hubby had the short ribs with whipped potatoes and roasted root veges. The parsnips were a little under cooked but the rest was delicious. He enjoyed the pineapple custard for dessert. Atmosphere was good, a nice crowd for a Wednesday.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Enjoyed a wonderful dinner with my daughter and an old friend. The ribeye was perfect. My daughter loved her shrimp dish. Dessert was wonderful. Jenn our server was fabulous. As a staff member at another Peterborough restaurant, I was so happy to see Bantam busy and successful and continuing to be a source of pride for the Monadnock area. Way to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere! Great food! Sat at the bar, with the regular customers. Nice conversations, excellent night out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went to Bantam Grill on 2/13/24 for an early Valentines Day. The food and drinks were exceptional. Great Atmosphere cozy and quiet.Started off with Bacon Fat Roasted Brussels SproutsHubby had Grass-Fed Spicy Hawaiian BurgerI had Smoky Chicken & Bacon CarbonaraDrinks we had the Smoky Grapefruit Margarita and Mai Tai
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered the bantam burger and it was gone before I could even think to grab my phone. Paired with a Woodford rye old fashioned and the company of friends, I don't think any of us managed to get a food pic we were so enthralled with the smells coming from our plates we had to just dig in! I can't wait to go back, there's easily a handful more options on the menu I need to try. My boyfriend had the other burger (I forgetthe name but it had pineapple, which he's not a fan of, but paired with soprasata he loved it!). Our friend had the same pineapple burger (no pineapple.. no sense of adventure!) And the raviolis which smelled fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bantum Burger
Waitress amazing! Food outstanding! Clean, cozy atmosphere! Definitely will be back often!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger and Fries, Scallops, Grass-Fed Black&Blue Burger, Bantum Burger, Bread and Oil, Buffalo Cauliflower
Very good burger, probably the best burger, huge cut fries mmmmm yum, it's good just go
Really let down, I've been before and had a good meal, so I took a friend from out of town. The Bantam and Pearl have a strange practice of reserving bar seats. That is the main reason I generally don't go(I dine out most nights). There were 4 empty seats at the bar but we had to sit at a table. I ordered the chicken and bacon carbonara, It was more like a broth based soup dish than carbonara. My friend ordered the shrimp piccata. It was acceptable. We finished with dessert, apple crisp. It was lukewarm, not even warm enough to melt the ice cream scoop on top, but the mini skillet it was served in was hot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
I could eat there every day they're open... I'm a sucker for good food, good service and great drinks! See you soon Morgan et al!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Food and service is always great.Still suggesting to chop up the purple slaw finer it's very hard to eat! Also this visit the roasted Brussel sprouts were not well roasted (browned) as they unusually are. All in all excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bantum Burger
A gem of Peterborough. I've been coming here for a few years now, since moving to the area, and am always pleased with everything. Their bartenders embrace creativity and seasonal concoctions. I can request odd drinks and know they'll make it delicious. I appreciate the specials and the seasonal menu changes. Everything is delicious, so try mixing it up. Friendly service and a cozy ambiance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bantam Chicken, Street Corn, Blue Mussels, Corn Chowder, Hickory Smoked Duck Confit Drummettes, Shoe String Fries, Grass
Ran across this place on accident and what a find it is. The location might seem like there wouldn't be anything worthwhile but this was the best place we ate in Peterborough. Will definitely return when we are back in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bantum Burger
Bantam Grill is a great little gem in Peterborough - a polished casual dining experience with delicious, upscale food that does not disappoint! The terrific staff and cozy atmosphere make the experience of dining at Bantam perfect for any occasion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bantum Burger, Buffalo Cauliflower
We had a group of 8 (last two had to be added on to our party at the last minute and they accommodated us). It was a bit noisy for a group. However, the server and food were excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5