Sure, it’s always nice to go to a gorgeous restaurant to eat. But sometimes, that beautiful exterior just covers up mediocre food. Like a book, don’t ever judge a dining establishment by its cover – we’ve found that sometimes the places that look the least promising on the outside serve up the most delicious food. Next time you pass these New Hampshire gems, don’t keep driving. Stop in, and we’re sure you’ll leave happy and full.
- Bristol Diner, Bristol
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TripAdvisor/Jeff L. This diner might not look like much from the outside, but it’s a local institution. If you haven’t been, you’re missing out! Stop by for a great breakfast or lunch at 33 South Main St, Bristol, NH 03222-3100.
- Mr. Pizza, Gorham
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TripAdvisor/Carlos Eduardo C This restaurant offers up a lot more than pizza (though that’s great!) with an extensive menu of homestyle food. Give it a try at 160 Main St, Gorham, NH 03581
- Log Haven Restaurant and Lodge, Errol
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TripAdvisor/Christine W. This restaurant at Log Haven Campground serves up hearty meals for those staying on the property and those passing through. It’s especially popular with snowmobilers in need of fuel after a long day on the trails! Be sure to check out the Sunday brunch buffet. Find it at US Route 26, Millsfield, Errol, NH 03579.
- Abenaki Trail Restaurant & Pub, North Conway
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TripAdvisor/dx6x This place might not look too fancy from the outside, but it often finds its way onto “Best of New Hampshire” lists, and the location can’t be beat. Check out their wings at 2284 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860.
- The Village Kitchen, Moultonborough
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Facebook/The-Village-Kitchen This restaurant serves up tasty breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, all for a reasonable price. Sit at the tables by the back windows for a beautiful mountain view. Find it at 734 Whittier Hwy, Rt 25, Moultonborough, NH 03254.
- The Lobster Boat, Merrimack
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TripAdvisor/abs628 Looking for some truly delicious seafood? This is the place to go if you want great quality at an even better price. Eat up at 453 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, NH 03054.
- Taj India, Manchester
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TripAdvisor/RodrigoLisboa Tucked into a Manchester storefront, this restaurant is lovely inside and serves up truly tasty curries. Don’t forget to try the naan bread! 967 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
- Beefside, Concord
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TripAdvisor/C_Jeanne You might never give this place a second glance based on its exterior, but that would be a mistake .Stop in, and try the delicious beef brisket sandwich at 106 Manchester St, Concord, NH 03301.
- J’s Corner, Gorham
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Facebook/Js-Corner Pull on in for delicious and filling food - and don’t forget to try J’s famous clam chowder. Find it at 277 Main St, Gorham, NH 03581.
- 4 Aces Diner, Lebanon
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TripAdvisor/Tileman1213 This diner is an Upper Valley favorite. Be sure to get here early, the lines can be long! Everything they serve up is delicious - especially the pancakes. 23 Bridge St, Lebanon, NH 03784
- Goldenrod Drive-In Restaurant, Manchester
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TripAdvisor/Clarice T. This retro drive-in is a great summer spot for seafood, as well as burgers and ice cream. Give it a try at 1681 Candia Rd, Manchester, NH 03109.
- Sunshine Oriental Restaurant, Concord
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Yelp/Nina N. Stop in for delicious dim sum and the best Chinese food north of Chinatown. Enjoy it at 121 Loudon Rd Concord, NH 03301.
Next time you’re looking for some tasty eats, try one of these spots – and remember to never judge a restaurant by what’s on the outside. It’s what ends up in your belly that counts!
Facebook?Bristol-Diner-159612704070093
TripAdvisor/Jeff L.
This diner might not look like much from the outside, but it’s a local institution. If you haven’t been, you’re missing out! Stop by for a great breakfast or lunch at 33 South Main St, Bristol, NH 03222-3100.
Trip Advisor/Carlos Eduardo C
TripAdvisor/Carlos Eduardo C
This restaurant offers up a lot more than pizza (though that’s great!) with an extensive menu of homestyle food. Give it a try at 160 Main St, Gorham, NH 03581
TripAdvisor/Christine W.
This restaurant at Log Haven Campground serves up hearty meals for those staying on the property and those passing through. It’s especially popular with snowmobilers in need of fuel after a long day on the trails! Be sure to check out the Sunday brunch buffet. Find it at US Route 26, Millsfield, Errol, NH 03579.
TripAdvisor/Abenaki Trail Restaurant and Pub
TripAdvisor/dx6x
This place might not look too fancy from the outside, but it often finds its way onto “Best of New Hampshire” lists, and the location can’t be beat. Check out their wings at 2284 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860.
TripAdvisor/PhotoCrawler
Facebook/The-Village-Kitchen
This restaurant serves up tasty breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, all for a reasonable price. Sit at the tables by the back windows for a beautiful mountain view. Find it at 734 Whittier Hwy, Rt 25, Moultonborough, NH 03254.
TripAdvisor/Charlie03045
TripAdvisor/abs628
Looking for some truly delicious seafood? This is the place to go if you want great quality at an even better price. Eat up at 453 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, NH 03054.
TripAdvisor/RodrigoLisboa
Tucked into a Manchester storefront, this restaurant is lovely inside and serves up truly tasty curries. Don’t forget to try the naan bread! 967 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
TripAdvisor/Stephen B.
TripAdvisor/C_Jeanne
You might never give this place a second glance based on its exterior, but that would be a mistake .Stop in, and try the delicious beef brisket sandwich at 106 Manchester St, Concord, NH 03301.
TripAdvisor/J’s Corner
Facebook/Js-Corner
Pull on in for delicious and filling food - and don’t forget to try J’s famous clam chowder. Find it at 277 Main St, Gorham, NH 03581.
TripAdvisor/Mark J.
TripAdvisor/Tileman1213
This diner is an Upper Valley favorite. Be sure to get here early, the lines can be long! Everything they serve up is delicious - especially the pancakes. 23 Bridge St, Lebanon, NH 03784
Laura T.
TripAdvisor/Clarice T.
This retro drive-in is a great summer spot for seafood, as well as burgers and ice cream. Give it a try at 1681 Candia Rd, Manchester, NH 03109.
Yelp/Ian W.
Yelp/Nina N.
Stop in for delicious dim sum and the best Chinese food north of Chinatown. Enjoy it at 121 Loudon Rd Concord, NH 03301.
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