Best of NH 2011 Regional Restaurants and Dining

Friday, July 1, 2011

We asked and you told us. Here are the Readers' Poll Winners for favorite regional restaurants. The dish pictured here is from The Colosseum Restaurant, the Readers' Poll Winner for favorite restaurant in the Salem area.

The Barley House Restaurant & Tavern is the Readers' Poll favorite restaurant in the Concord area.

The Common Man Family won several regional Readers' Poll categories (local chain).

The fish and chips at the Nashua area Readers' Poll favorite restaurant - The Peddler's Daughter - come in newspaper with with homemade ketchup.

The elegant The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel in Dixville Notch is once again the Readers' Poll favorite restaurant in the Great North Woods. Pictured here is a salmon appetizer, which you can enjoy in the beautiful Grand Dining Room.

The seven-time Best of NH winner Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery in North Woodstock is once again the Readers' Poll favorite restaurant in the White Mountains. Photo by John Hession.

We asked and you told us. Here are the Readers' Poll Winners for favorite regional restaurants. The dish pictured here is from The Colosseum Restaurant, the Readers' Poll Winner for favorite restaurant in the Salem area.

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Here are all the sections of this year's Best of NH

American and Seafood
Pizzerias and Ethnic Food
Coffee Shops, Beverages and Bars
Delis, Cafes and Breakfast Spots
Bakeries, Ice Cream, Desserts
Shops and Beauty Services
People, Music, Arts and Odd Balls
Outdoor Adventure

Here they are – Your Readers' Poll choices for favorite restaurants form each region of the state.

Concord Area: The Barley House Restaurant & Tavern in Concord has great beers, entertainment and delicious pub food such as its Best of NH-winning burgers. thebarleyhouse.com

Concord Area (Local Chain): The Common Man in Concord offers their signature American fare with New England flare, plus it features an expanded lounge and deck area. thecman.com

Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee: With two wins in a row, Jesse’s Steaks, Seafood & Tavern in Hanover proves that it’s the spot for fresh seafood and juicy steaks. jesses.com

Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee (Local Chain): A recent addition to The Common Man family is this inn and restaurant housed in a Claremont mill on the Sugar River. thecman.com

Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee (Regional Chain): Six-time winner Three Tomatoes Trattoria in Lebanon has been serving rustic Italian cuisine for 20 years. threetomatoestrattoria.com

Great North Woods: The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel in Dixville Notch is home to the multiple Best of NH award-winning cuisine from the Grand Dining Room, the Panorama Grille and The Tavern. thebalsams.com

Lakes Region: Originally opened in 1954 in Meredith, Hart’s Turkey Farm serves Thanksgiving dinner all year round. hartsturkeyfarm.com

Lakes Region (Local Chain): The Common Man in Ashland, opened in 1971, is the local chain’s flagship location. After dinner visit the Company Store gift shop across the street. thecman.com

Manchester Area: No surprise that Manchester’s Puritan Backroom is a 10-year Best of NH winner. This perennial local favorite has served up famous mudslides and chicken fingers for decades. puritanbackroom.com

Manchester Area (Local Chain): The Common Man in Merrimack is housed in the former Hannah Jack Tavern — once home to Matthew Thornton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. thecman.com

Monadnock: Giorgio’s Ristorante & Meze Bar in Milford, owned by the Sklavounos family, is the place for Mediterranean food and excellent cocktails. giorgios.com

Nashua Area: Five-time Best of NH winner The Peddler’s Daughter in Nashua has everything an Irish pub should — great beer, live music and traditional dishes like its bangers and mash. thepeddlersdaughter.com

Salem Area: Chef Annibale Todesca has been perfecting his authentic Italian cooking since 1987. His Colosseum Restaurant in Salem has won a Best of NH award four years running. thecolosseumrestaurant.com

Salem Area (Local Chain): The recently renovated Windham The Common Man, located in a classic red barn, now features a second-floor grill area that serves lighter fare. thecman.com

Seacoast: The Portsmouth Brewery’s award-winning beers are served alongside food that rises above the typical pub fare. portsmouthbrewery.com

White Mountains: The seven-time Best of NH winner Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery in North Woodstock is part country inn, part brewery and part pub. woodstockinnnh.com

White Mountains (Local Chain): Since 1985 the cozy The Common Man in Lincoln has become a favorite stop for travelers. thecman.com