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ANDOVER
Blackwater Junction Restaurant
730 Main Street
Wednesday - Sunday: 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(603) 735-5099
The former owners of Chubba’s in Newport, this family-owned diner is a treat. You can’t go wrong with any of the home-style offerings on the menu.
BRADFORD
Appleseed Restaurant & Catering
63 High Street
Tuesday - Sunday: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday brunch 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
(603) 938-2100
www.appleseedrestaurant.com
Summertime diners can enjoy their meal on the deck overlooking Lake Todd or in air-conditioned comfort; wintertime diners can eat in front of the roaring woodstove.
Bradford Junction Restaurant & Bakery
2370 Route 114
Daily, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
(603) 938-2424
Wisecracking waitresses serve up meals to locals; you’ll get plugged into the local news with one meal. The breakfast was fast and good.
CLAREMONT
Best Subs Known to Mankind
285 Washington Street
Monday - Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
(603) 543-0806
Bring your appetite for these sandwiches and subs. Even the small size will fill you up! Eat in or take out, and be prepared to be impressed. Salads, wings, chicken tenders, hot dogs, hamburgers are also on the menu.
BJ Brickers
200 Washington St.
Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
(603) 543-3221
Wide variety of family fare and seafood — there’s something on the menu for everyone.
The Common Man Inn & Restaurant
21 Water Street
Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
(603) 542-0647
www.theCman.com
Common Man offers a wide variety of creative cuisine, from comfort foods to Italian-American to American fare with New England flair.
DaddyPops Tumble Inn Diner
1 Main Street
Daily, 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(603) 542-0074
Step through the doors of this colorful, cheerful diner, and you’ll think you’ve gone back in time to the 1940s. DaddyPops’ tasty, reasonably priced menu has made it a local favorite.
Dimick’s Choices Restaurant
398 Main Street
Tuesday - Saturday: 7 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Sunday: 7 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
(603) 542-6701
Whether you are in the mood for a burger or a steak or seafood, Dimick’s has you covered with their American family-style cuisine.
Dusty’s
93 Pleasant Street
Daily, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(603) 543-1131
Breakfast and lunch to get your day started and keep it going. Cooked fresh to order and guaranteed to satisfy.
Farro’s Deli
26 Opera House Square
Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(603) 543-6700
Sit down for lunch, or take it with you. You can choose from freshly homemade sandwiches, soups and salads.
Hitchin’ Post
121 Maple Avenue
Monday - Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
(603) 543-1301
Beyond the standard fare of burgers and fries, fresh seafood and sandwiches, you will find the tasty and unusual treats of fried cauliflower and fried mushrooms.
Pleasant Street Restaurant
82 Pleasant Street
Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
(603) 542-4600
Complete menu of American cuisine: fresh seafood, steaks and burgers, terrific salads and much more.
Ramunto’s Brick Oven Pizza
71 Broad Street
Sunday: 12 to 10 p.m.
Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(603) 542-9100
www.ramuntos.com
You can pick up a mighty fine New York-style pizza at Ramunto’s. If you don’t mind having some really bad breath for the day, try the garlic knots — they’re yummy!
Scoop City
400 Washington Street
April to September
Daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
(603) 542-3034
This summer eatery offers 34 flavors of Bliss ice cream, sandwiches and fried food.
Stone Arch Bakery
39 Main Street
Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(603) 542-3704
Freshly baked homemade breads, muffins, donuts, cakes and pies as well as other treats (homemade soups and sandwiches) await you in this terrific bakery.
Sweet Fire Barbeque
Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
603-542-9227
www.sweetfirebbq.com
Enjoy the best that barbecue has to offer: ribs, chicken, pulled pork, brisket and all of the traditional sides.
DANBURY
Alphorn Bistro Restaurant at Inn at Danbury
67 NH Route 104
Wednesday - Saturday: 5 to 9 p.m.
866-DANBURY or (603) 768-3318
www.innatdanbury.com
Each meal is hand crafted by Chef Bob Graf, so relax and order an appetizer. The meal is truly worth the wait.
Off-Piste Pizza
Ragged Mountain Resort, 620 Ragged Mountain Road
Friday to Sunday, 12 to 8 p.m.
(603) 768-3600
Create your own wood-fired pizza at this cozy restaurant, located on the second floor of the Elmwood Lodge.
GOSHEN
Back Side Inn
1171 Brook Road
Wednesday: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: dinner served 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday brunch (winter only) 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
(603) 863-5161
www.backsideinn.net
It seems like a long drive to the “back side” of the mountain, but the food is worth the trip. Check out the Italian pasta buffet on Wednesday.
GRANTHAM
Bistro Nouveau
6 Clubhouse Lane
Wednesday - Friday: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
(603) 863-8000
www.bistronouveau.com
Bistro puts a great deal of thought into its menu, and the selections are varied so there’s something for every person in the family. You can opt to eat in the family-friendly tavern, or the more elegant dining room.
Grantham Café
249 Route 10 North
Tuesday - Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This little café has a movie-themed decor (the owner also owns the video store next door). The café is clean, and the food is very good — fresh and fast.
Pizza Chef of Grantham
120 Route 10 South
Daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
(603) 863-5044
www.pizzachef.com
This family-owned pizzeria provides fast service and tasty food for hungry families. Limited seating is available.
NEWBURY
Bubba's Bar & Grille
Newbury Harbor Plaza, Route 103
Daily, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
(603) 763-3290
Fresh food fast can be found at Bubba's Bar & Grille, located near the post office in the Newbury Harbor Plaza. We highly recommend the seating near the window for a view of the lake.
Digby’s Steakhouse & Saloon
1407 Route 103
Daily, 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (breakfast)
Sunday - Thursday: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(603) 763-3113
www.mountainedgeresort.com/mountain-edge-dining.html
Marzelli Deli
889 Route 103
Daily, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
(603) 763-2222
Lou Marzelli and his family sure can cook. You can pick up anything from a breakfast muffin to a deli sandwich to a hot meal for dinner. But we do mean pick up and take out; seating is limited to a few tables with stools and a picnic table in the summer months.
NEW LONDON
Arctic Dreams
394 Main Street
Sunday - Thursday: 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
(603) 526-9477
www.annabellesicecream.com
Summertime isn’t the only time for ice cream. Arctic Dreams is open year round for those wanting a cone, shake, sundae or frappe.
Ellie's Cafe & Deli
207 Main Street
(603) 526-2488
www.elliescafeanddeli.com/ Fresh sandwiches, salads, and breakfasts on the go. Stop by for delicious desserts by the Cake Lady as well.
Four Corners Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille
40 Andover Road
Monday to Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (bar open until 11 p.m.)
Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
(603) 526-6899
www.flyinggoose.com
Inn at Pleasant Lake
853 Pleasant Street
Wednesday - Sunday: 6:15 to 9:30 p.m.
(603) 526-6271
www.innatpleasantlake.com
Make reservations for the five-course dinner prepared by Chef Brian MacKenzie. There’s only one seating each evening, and the menu changes every night.
MacKenna’s Restaurant
293 Newport Road
Monday and Tuesday: 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday - Saturday: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(603) 526-9511
Millstone American Bistro & Wine Bar
74 Newport Road
Monday - Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to close
Sunday: 11 a.m. to close (closing times vary by season)
(603) 526-4201
www.millstonerestaurant.com
New London Inn Restaurant
353 Main Street
Dining room: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Tavern: Tuesday - Saturday: 5 to 9 p.m.
(603) 526-2791
www.newlondoninn.us
Mmmmm….we’re still thinking about that grilled meatloaf sandwich with rosemary garlic mash. The tavern is a great place to relax after work, and the dining room provides an elegant setting for a special occasion meal or just a well-deserved treat.
Nonni’s Italian Eatery
255 Newport Road
Tuesday – Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m.
Friday – Saturday, 4 to 10 p.m.
Sunday, 4 to 8 p.m.
(603) 526-2265
www.nonnisitalianeatery.com
Nonni’s branched out from their popular home base in Hillsborough and Concord to bring family-style Italian dining to New London. “Food just like Mama used to make” includes all your old favorites, plus updated items added seasonally.
Pizza Chef
394 Main Street
Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(603) 526-9201
www.pizzachef.com
This family-owned pizzeria has plenty of seating for squirmy kids, and is conveniently located next to Arctic Dreams (so you can get dessert after dinner).
Traditions Restaurant
100 Country Club Lane
Wednesday - Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(603) 526-0260
www.lakesunapeecc.com/traditions.htm
The recently renovated dining room offers stunning views of the golf course and Mount Kearsarge. The food is excellent.
NEWPORT
Country Kitchen
339 Sunapee Street
Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday: 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(603) 863-7881
The Tremblays cook the best breakfast in town. Go early to get a seat.
Fabulous 50’s Car Hop Drive-In
308 Sunapee Street
May - September
Tuesday - Friday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
(603) 863-5171
Drive in, place your order and enjoy the 1950s music from your car or a picnic table. Kids love the ice cream floats, and there is even mini-golf for an after dinner treat.
Lil' Red Baron
8 Airport Road
Monday - Wednesday: 4:30 to 8 p.m.
Thursday: 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
(603) 863-1302
Authentic Mexican meals are served up at this restaurant, located on Parlin Field in Newport. It’s great fun for the kids in the summer. They can eat while watching the planes, and get an ice cream at the re-opened ice cream window after lunch (available on Saturday and Sunday only).
Main Street Bakery
12 Main Street
Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
(603) 863-7799
www.main-street-bakery.com
Stop in for fresh baked goods and pastries that includes breads, cookies, cinnamon rolls, muffins and scones. Breakfast sandwiches to go in the morning and daily soups for lunch take out. Free Wi-Fi available.
Rocky Cannoli's Bakery at Red Barn Farm
72 Sand Hill Road
Thursday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(603) 865-9841
www.RockyCannoli.com
Rocky, originally from New York City, brings his baking expertise to the Lake Sunapee area. He’s well known for his cannolis, cheesecakes, biscotti and Italian breads, but also offers a take-out menu for those craving lasagne and eggplant parmesan like mama used to make.
Salt hill Pub
58 Main Street
Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
(603) 863-7774
www.salthillpub.com
Friendly faces and excellent pub food (we recommend the hummus platter as an appetizer), Salt Hill makes you want to yell “Norm!” as each diner enters.
The Old Courthouse Restaurant
30 Main Street
Wednesday - Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (lunch) and 5 to 9 p.m. (dinner)
Sunday brunch buffet: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
(603) 863-8360
www.eatatthecourthouse.com
Dine in style at the Old Courthouse. The seating is elegant, the music (a piano player during dinner hours) is relaxing, and the food is divine.
Village Pizza of Newport
7 South Main Street
Sunday - Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(603) 863-3400
www.villagepizza.net
Despite the comings and goings of chain pizzerias in town, family-owned Village Pizza has stood the test of time with their good food, plentiful seating and fast service. Interesting fact: This is the only pizza shop that makes its own sauce, meaning that there’s no high fructose corn syrup in the pizza.
SUNAPEE
Anchorage Restaurant
17 Garnet Street
May to October
Monday - Thursday: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
(603) 763-3334
www.theanchorageatsunapeeharbor.com
Eat on the water at the Anchorage. The chowder is a local award winner, and we’ve been pleased with the sandwiches and sweet potato fries.
Dexter’s Inn
258 Stagecoach Road
Friday and Saturday: 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (dinner)
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (brunch/lunch)
(603) 763-5571
(800) 232-5571
www.dextersnh.com
Double Diamond Café
563 Route 103
Daily (except Wednesday), 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(603) 863-9837
Taking a cue from nearby Sunapee Mountain Resort, the Double Diamond Café serves up breakfast and lunch with the ski slopes in mind. Check out the Slalom Sizzler (two eggs with sirloin) for breakfast, or maybe enjoy a Toboggan Run (chicken sandwich with pepper jack cheese) for lunch.
One Mile West
6 Brook Road
Sunday - Thursday: 4 to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 4 to 10 p.m.
(603) 863-7500
www.onemilewest.com
MV Restaurant Ship
Sunapee Harbor
June - September, Tuesday to Sunday: 6:30 p.m.
September to October, Friday to Sunday at various times
(603) 938-6465
www.sunapeecruises.com
You get a great view of the lake from the deck of the MV Kearsarge — and a great meal by Appleseed Restaurant in Bradford.
Sunapee Pizza Chef
498 Route 11
Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(603) 763-2515
WARNER
Foot Hills Restaurant
15 East Main Street
Daily (except Monday): 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(603) 456-2140
We’ve never been disappointed with a meal at the Foot Hills. Check out the whoopee pies the size of your head while paying at the cash register.
White Mountain Coffee
2 East Main Street
Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(603) 456-2033
www.whitemountaingourmetcoffee.com
There’s more than just coffee here; you can grab a pastry, order a sandwich or salad, stop in for a shake or try a soup.
WILMOT
La Meridiana
6 Old Winslow Road
Monday - Saturday: 5 to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 3 to 7 p.m.
(603) 526-2033
Herbs from the spectacular garden surrounding the restaurant are often used in the gourmet meals. We haven’t eaten here in years, but recall a rich mushroom risotto with great fondness.
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