Mexican · $ · Hudson
California Burritos Mexican GrillFeatured
Known for burritos and tacos
Locally owned build-your-own burrito spot, part of a small southern NH group often voted tops for burritos and takeout.
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American & seafood · $$ · Hampton
The Galley HatchFeatured
Known for seafood and comfort classics
A family-owned Route 1 restaurant since 1970, serving seafood, steaks, and comfort dishes like lobster mac and cheese.
Diner · $ · Salem
MaryAnn's DinerFeatured
Known for stuffed French toast
Salem branch of Derry's retro 1950s-style diner, serving banana-stuffed French toast, themed sandwiches and fish and chips.
Breakfast & lunch · $ · Greenland
The Country View RestaurantFeatured
Known for Irish Benedict and big breakfasts
A Route 33 breakfast and lunch spot with a woodstove and counter, known for Benedicts, an Irish breakfast, and homestyle comfort food.
Greek · $$ · Derry
AmphoraFeatured
Known for lamb shank and kreatopita
Family-run Greek taverna in Hood Commons cooking Northern Greek dishes like lamb shank, kreatopita meat pie and calamari.
Seafood · $$$ · Peterborough
Pearl Restaurant & Oyster BarFeatured
Known for oysters and Asian-inspired seafood
Oyster bar in the Monadnock Community Plaza pairing raw-bar oysters with Asian-influenced seafood, noodle bowls and steaks.
Seafood · $$ · Merrimack
The Lobster Boat RestaurantFeatured
Known for fish and chips
Family-run seafood restaurant on DW Highway known for fried seafood plates and fish and chips, repeatedly voted a local seafood favorite.
American · $$ · Goffstown
Putnam's Waterview RestaurantFeatured
Known for chicken tenders and prime rib specials
Village restaurant overlooking the Piscataquog River with a long specials board, comfort food, seafood and a summer ice cream window.
Pizza · $ · Warner
Charlie Mac's PizzeriaFeatured
Known for specialty pizzas and calzones
Village pizza shop on East Main Street making specialty pies, calzones and salads; it shortens hours in winter and returns to seven days in spring.
Photos show the kind of food each place is known for, not its own dishes, and are credited to their photographers.
Where to eat in southern NH
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Our local-favorite lists are free and picked by us from best-of lists, local press and reviews. Nobody pays to be on them. Hours and seasons change, so check before you go. Know a place we missed, or see one that closed? Tell us.