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Where to eat in Amherst, NH
4 local favorites in Amherst, NH, picked from best-of lists, local press and reviews. Updated Fri, Oct 9.
Local favorites in Amherst
BBQ · $$
Smokehaus Barbecue
278 Route 101, AmherstWebsite(603) 249-5734
Route 101 barbecue joint smoking meats low and slow, a regular pick in Hippo readers' voting for barbecue.
Known for smoked brisket and ribs
Farm-to-table · $$$
The Bistro at LaBelle Winery
345 Route 101, AmherstWebsite(603) 672-9898
Restaurant inside LaBelle Winery's Amherst estate, serving seasonal bistro plates matched with the house wines.
Known for wine-paired bistro dinners
Diner · $
MaryAnn's Diner
1 Craftsman Ln, AmherstWebsite(603) 577-8955
1950s-style diner with chrome, neon, and all-day breakfast, part of a small New Hampshire family of diners.
Known for retro diner breakfasts
Bakery & cafe · $
Black Forest Cafe & Bakery
212 Route 101, Amherst(603) 672-0500
Bakery-cafe on Route 101 serving lunch plates alongside cakes and cookies that keep winning local readers' votes.
Known for homemade baked goods and lunch
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Nearby favorites
Breakfast & lunch · $ · Milford · 2 mi away
The Riverhouse Cafe
167 Union Square, MilfordWebsite(603) 249-5556
Breakfast and lunch cafe on the Souhegan River at Union Square, popular for hearty breakfast plates like its Compost Heap.
Known for Compost Heap breakfast
Farm cafe · $ · Wilton · 6 mi away
Hilltop Cafe
195 Isaac Frye Hwy, WiltonWebsite
Cafe in a restored 1765 farmhouse on the Temple-Wilton Community Farm, serving breakfast and lunch plus reservation-only Friday and Saturday dinners.
Known for croissants and farm breakfasts
Steakhouse · $$$$ · Merrimack · 7 mi away
Buckley's Great Steaks
438 Daniel Webster Hwy, MerrimackWebsite(603) 424-0995
Rustic tavern-style steakhouse on DW Highway grilling steaks over wood, the area's go-to for special-occasion dinners.
Known for wood-grilled steaks
Seafood · $$ · Litchfield · 7 mi away
The Lobster Boat Restaurant
273 Derry Rd, LitchfieldWebsite(603) 882-4988
Casual local seafood restaurant serving fried clams, lobster rolls, and fish and chips, the Litchfield sibling of the Merrimack original.
Known for fish and chips
American · $$$ · Bedford · 8 mi away
Copper Door
15 Leavy Dr, BedfordWebsite(603) 488-2677
Locally owned upscale-casual spot with a wood-fired grill, seasonal American menu, weekend brunch and a busy bar.
Known for wood-grilled steaks and brunch
Bakery & cafe · $ · Hollis · 8 mi away
Buckley's Bakery & Cafe
Hollis village branch of the Buckley's bakery, with pastries, cookies, coffee, and light breakfast and lunch fare.
Known for cookies and pastries
Pub · $$ · New Boston · 9 mi away
Molly's Tavern and Restaurant
35 Mont Vernon Rd, New Boston(603) 487-1362
Chef-owned father-and-son restaurant with a rustic dining room, tavern, deck and backyard games, plus weekend live music.
Known for tavern fare and live music