Best of NH 2026 American & Seafood Restaurants

From lobster rolls to chicken tenders and juicy burgers, New Hampshire is filled with outstanding surf and turf options in ever corner of the state

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New Hampshire Magazine Staff,

Editor’s Picks

Crispy Chicken and Fried Seafood

Fish & Chix in Derry is serving up “fresh food with attitude.” Their crispy chicken and fresh seafood are their bread and butter and come in the form of a surf & turf burger, crispy chix tacos and everything in between. Don’t forget to try one of their “hurri-cones” with a waffle cone crunch on your way out! fshnchx.com

Mobile Wood-fired Pizza

Motor Pie Co isn’t just a food truck — it’s a regionally roaming dining experienced served from the bed of a vintage Ford pickup. From chef-crafted pizzas to fire-roasted entrees, they bring the culinary chops and hospitality right to your party. Think Hanover Street Chophouse, The Crown Tavern and The Kitchen on River Road flavors (all from the same family), just on wheels with vintage soul and all. motorpieco.com

Pasta to Go

Fresh pasta made locally and cooked in our own kitchens? Sign us up. A household name around New England since 1989, Terra Cotta Pasta Co. are makers of fresh pasta, raviolis and sauces. Think prepared meals to go like lasagna, tortellini, or roasted plum tomato marinara with egg rotini, perfect for a night full of flavor with little effort required. terracottapastacompany.com

Mountain Bar and Bites

Looking to finish your day on the slopes or zipline with good food and funky Grateful Dead vibes? Head to The Grateful Skier Restaurant & Bar in Lincoln. This family-owned restaurant and bar is part mountain lodge and part jam session with handcrafted cocktails and comfort food like rope sausage hoagies and chicken pot pie. Soak in the view while sipping a beer and rocking out to live music — sounds like the perfect après scene to us. gratefulskier.com