Plans are great, but sometimes life gets in the way. If you haven’t made a reservation but want to go out for a good meal, finding a spot to eat can be stressful. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of Granite State restaurants where you’ll always be able to find a seat.
- Street, Portsmouth
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Facebook/STREET This fun restaurant serves up a varied menu inspired by street food around the world, and it doesn’t take reservations. Try it all at 801 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH 03802.
- Smokeshow Barbecue, Concord
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Yelp/abby k. If you’re a barbecue fan, you have to head to this casual Concord spot. Don’t let the strip mall location deceive you - this is some darn good food. Find it at 89 Fort Eddy Rd Concord, NH 03301.
- Puerto Vallarta Mexican Grill, Manchester
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Yelp/K R. You don’t need a reservation to enjoy the delicious Mexican food at this Manchester spot. Check it out at 865 2nd St, Manchester, NH 03102.
- Molly’s Restaurant & Bar, Hanover
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Yelp/Candace P. This college town favorite only takes reservations for large parties, but be prepared for a wait on the weekends. Their incredibly varied menu has something for everyone, and their wood-fired pizzas are especially good. Check it out at 43 South Main St, Hanover, NH 03755.
- Phat Fish, Plymouth
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Yelp/Shannon S. This casual spot has a broad menu that ranges from burgers to fried chicken to seafood, and doesn’t take reservations. Find it at 57 Main St Plymouth, NH 03264.
- Bamee/Azure, Durham
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Facebook/Bamee/Azure This casual counter-service spot serves up what they call Thai street food - and it’s absolutely delicious. Find it at 12 Jenkins Ct Ste 1, Durham, NH 03824.
- Shovel Handle Pub at the Whitney Inn, Jackson
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Yelp/Rebecca A. This restaurant is housed in a restored post and beam barn, and it’s a perfect spot to eat after a day of skiing or hiking. Dig in at 375 Black Mountain Rd Jackson, NH 03846.
- Pig Tale, Nashua
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Yelp/Kiki W. This great Nashua spot serves up inventive, fresh pub-inspired food along with tasty cocktails and craft brews. Find it at 449 Amherst St Nashua, NH 03063.
- Rincon Colombiano, Nashua
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Yelp/Diana S. Expand your culinary horizons with delicious Colombian food at this cozy spot. Find it at 34 Canal St Nashua, NH 03064.
- Lexie’s The Test Kitchen, Exeter
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Yelp/Jess B. This small local chain has a few locations in NH, and like the others the Exeter outpost serves up creative burgers and amazing milkshakes. You won’t leave hungry! Find it at 56 Lincoln St Exeter, NH 03833.
- Granfanally’s, Salem
Yelp/Granfanally’s
Yelp/Granfanally’s This local favorite serves scrumptious comfort food and garlic knots to die for. Walk in at 354 N Broadway Salem, NH 03079.
More interested in the cocktails than the food? Check out our list of restaurants serving the most inventive drinks in the Granite State.
Yelp/Don W.
Facebook/STREET
This fun restaurant serves up a varied menu inspired by street food around the world, and it doesn’t take reservations. Try it all at 801 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH 03802.
Yelp/David B.
Yelp/abby k.
If you’re a barbecue fan, you have to head to this casual Concord spot. Don’t let the strip mall location deceive you - this is some darn good food. Find it at 89 Fort Eddy Rd Concord, NH 03301.
Yelp/Marc M.
Yelp/K R.
You don’t need a reservation to enjoy the delicious Mexican food at this Manchester spot. Check it out at 865 2nd St, Manchester, NH 03102.
TripAdvisor/cliffy_lynn
Yelp/Candace P.
This college town favorite only takes reservations for large parties, but be prepared for a wait on the weekends. Their incredibly varied menu has something for everyone, and their wood-fired pizzas are especially good. Check it out at 43 South Main St, Hanover, NH 03755.
TripAdvisor/Gfish4
Yelp/Shannon S.
This casual spot has a broad menu that ranges from burgers to fried chicken to seafood, and doesn’t take reservations. Find it at 57 Main St Plymouth, NH 03264.
Yelp/Dayin C.
Facebook/Bamee/Azure
This casual counter-service spot serves up what they call Thai street food - and it’s absolutely delicious. Find it at 12 Jenkins Ct Ste 1, Durham, NH 03824.
Yelp/Debra L.
Yelp/Rebecca A.
This restaurant is housed in a restored post and beam barn, and it’s a perfect spot to eat after a day of skiing or hiking. Dig in at 375 Black Mountain Rd Jackson, NH 03846.
Yelp/Donald S.
Yelp/Kiki W.
This great Nashua spot serves up inventive, fresh pub-inspired food along with tasty cocktails and craft brews. Find it at 449 Amherst St Nashua, NH 03063.
Yelp/Neal E.
Yelp/Diana S.
Expand your culinary horizons with delicious Colombian food at this cozy spot. Find it at 34 Canal St Nashua, NH 03064.
Yelp/Louis J.
Yelp/Jess B.
This small local chain has a few locations in NH, and like the others the Exeter outpost serves up creative burgers and amazing milkshakes. You won’t leave hungry! Find it at 56 Lincoln St Exeter, NH 03833.
Yelp/Granfanally’s
This local favorite serves scrumptious comfort food and garlic knots to die for. Walk in at 354 N Broadway Salem, NH 03079.
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