Fabulous. The steaks were cooked to perfection and the quality of the meat was next level. Nina our server was friendly and attentive. The farmhouse setting provided warm ambiance. All in all, not cheap but Buckley's Great Steaks is perfect if you need a top notch steak dinner and worth the drive from the Seacoast area. read more

We've been coming here for a while, and honestly, we've never had a bad experience -- consistently good food, solid service, and zero regrets every visit. Stopped in recently for an early dinner the day before Easter with no reservation and somehow got seated almost immediately. A small miracle. We're perfectly fine with the bar area, but scoring an actual dinner table felt like winning the restaurant lottery. Our waitress was fantastic -- knew the specials, knew the menu, and brought great energy without hovering. The kind of service that makes you relax and settle in. My spouse and I kicked things off with espresso martinis (on the creamy, frothy side -- highly recommended if that's your vibe). Dinner did not disappoint: paired everything with a bottle of Cab, my spouse absolutely demolished a medium-rare prime rib while I went for a lean medium ribeye that hit the spot. Sides were solid, and in a rare moment of adult decision-making, we passed on the bread. Reliable, welcoming, and delicious -- exactly why we keep coming back. read more

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-- BEWARE! Significantly worse service and food! Maître d' went out of his way on 11/29/25 to make my parents feel bad (on their 39th anniversary) for telling the waitress that they were served cold steaks (purple in the middle, genuinely dangerous to eat) after ordering "medium" and "well-done" and reiterating numerous times during their order. After ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY MINUTES we were served ice cold steaks (priced around ~$300 total), and the maître d' felt the correct answer to the scenario was to not only charge us for each dish but yell at my parents in front of other patrons for "complaining about the food." Maybe your attendees wouldn't have to complain about the food and service if it didn't suck! The new/junior maître d' running service on November 29th was the most unprofessional, unbecoming person I've ever had the displeasure of paying money. Absolutely lost a number of long time dedicated M.T./Buckley's goers with this one. New management and service have gone downhill SO much! It's appalling how far this place has fallen. Disappointing because their food and service used to be great! Now they're both subpar. Save yourself the trouble and hit up some of the other local steakhouses that won't do this to you! read more

was there on mothers day 6 of us and food was not up to par. I had the 12oz tenderloin medium and the steak was tough to cut and chewy. the steak was cooked perfectly. my wife had one of the specials and the meat was very dry. this was very unusual as all previous times we have eaten there everything was perfect. we will go back hoping this was an anomaly and not something else. read more

The last few times we went, seemed to be losing ground. But today, everything was top notch. All 3 of us agreed the food and service was exceptional. And Erica, our waitress, one of the best we've ever had! read more

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Stopped in while running errands. Never been here before but the reviews looked good and I wanted a good steak. The prime rib did not disappoint! Perfectly cooked and tender and delicious. Had mashed and broccoli but couldn't finish them after the prime. All were good. The one to visit for us the Prime! Next time will be filet. The service at the bar was awesome. The ladies were friendly and quick to bring me drinks. Johnny was very attentive in making sure I had everything I needed. Such a beautiful building. I stopped in the brewery and would have stayed there if they served more than appetizers. I will be back. read more

Buckley's Great Steaks - The bar is ready to serve. - Steakhouses Near Me - Merrimack, New Hampshire

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Went here for my college graduation dinner a while back, and it was amazing! We started with oysters to share which were super fresh and refreshing. I got the BEST french onion soup I believe i've ever had, as well as the twin pepper crusted petite filets served with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. The filets had such a great flavor with the crispy crust on the outside and were cooked exactly how I asked them to be. Each of my family members were extremely happy with their food as well. The inside is so clean and almost gives cozy vibes while looking very sophisticated at the same time. Our server was extremely kind and helped us celebrate our night all while being attentive to us and other guests. Such a great experience! read more

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Food, service and the decor were great. Had a wonderful Anniversary dinner there. Even had an Anniversary card on the table for us. read more

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Another excellent and enjoyable dinner. Our server, Stacey, was knowledgeable in offering the evenings entrees and then as the dishes arrived, made sure they were to our satisfaction, which they were. The Cowboy steak is always a winner and last night was just a delicious. Jeff, the manager, stopped over and we chatted a bit; he is very friendly and a great host. An enjoyable evening as usual. Wish we had room for dessert which looked delicious. read more

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Always delicious and never disappoints From the lounge to the dining room to the bar, always a great experience read more

First time eating here, met up with some friends. Their parking lot can be a bit challenging during peak times, so plan ahead (arrive a bit early). The building was an amalgamation, as different parts were clearly added to the main building. While it made the flow a bit choppy, I don't particularly care about that sorta thing. I arrived a few minutes before our reservation and was seated promptly, which was nice. They had a nice drink menu. I believe we all ordered the ribeye steak, with different sides/sauces. Everyone enjoyed their steak, they were quality cuts. I was surprised there wasn't more marbling, but that's personal preference. One friend had the clam chowder starter and recommended it. Another friend ordered the oysters to share, and everyone raved about them. read more

Always a consistent brand. We love coming here for the steakhouse quality meal in a small, casual atmosphere.

Amazing prime rib! Great dinner service at the bar! Well lit, comfortable temperature, and good background music. read more

We decided to try this restaurant yesterday, as we heard it was great. They did not disappoint! First of all, our server Nina was absolutely delightful!! She was friendly, helpful, and fun! The atmosphere is very relaxing and we loved the music playing. I had the lemon dill shrimp scampi, my husband had the surf and turf and we had calamari...All of these were amazingly delicious! We had the white/raspberry tall cake and that too was delicious! Oh and when I told Nina, it was my husband's birthday in a couple of days, she made it a point to put a candle on our tall cake and a happy birthday candy. That's what I call exceptional service!! Thank you, Nina for making it a memorable wonderful first visit!!!!! read more

Amazing food, service and ambiance! Anything at Buckley's is delicious. The steaks, seafood, pasta! So yummy! Loved the calamari app. It's super busy and parking can be a challenge but you'll love it! read more

My wife, daughter, and I went to Buckley's in Merrimack for dinner last night. It was our first visit. All of us agreed it was the best dinner out we've ever had. The food isn't cheap. But the truth is my wife and me didn't care. I personally feel that I got my money's worth and then some. Yes - the food was that good! Superb actually! We had fried calamari for starters, and their free bread with oil was incredible! I ordered a marbled Prime Rib, my daughter had a lightly marbled Rib Eye, and my wife had the Salmon... OML! Like I said, it was the best eating out experience we've ever had. Our server, Stacy (hope I spelled her name right!), was just wonderful. Outstanding in fact! I can't speak for others who have written something questionable, but I sure as hell will tell you we left very full, and very, very happy! - Sterling B. read more

Place was OK listen I like the food but the place was empty and we were sat in the way back at the restaurant not sure why that is but it was not a great view and it just didn't make the experience the same. read more

Dine here at the bar since reservations was not available on 2/13. The bar attendant was also our waiter. We started with the fried calamari which was delicious with fried peppers mixed in. My 12 oz prime rib was cooked medium rare and it was moist and delicious. Service was above average as I got my second beer right away. Ambiance was fine as a friendly couple next was was friendly and shared his favorite beer recommendation. I would definitely come back again. read more

Had a great night at Buckleys in Merrimack. My wife and I went there for dinner. It was busy and welcoming. The staff was great. I wish I could remember our servers name but she was awesome. My wife and I started with oysters and bang bang steak tips appetizer. Both were delicious and perfect starters for us. We also shared a bottle of red wine. For dinner I got the 8oz Filet and my wife got the Pan Seared Salmon. Our dinners were both excellent. After dinner I had a Buffalo Trace old fashioned and my wife had an espresso martini to go with dessert which we went with the Crème Brûlée. Crème Burlee was great, old fashioned was ok a little too sweet but not bad, and the espresso martini wasn't great. All my wife could taste was the kahlua and baileys in it. Also, it was pricey, I think it was over $250 for the two of us. Final rating, food was excellent, staff was excellent, drinks were ok, price was expensive but steak was perfectly cooked. Would definitely come back for a good steak. read more

I got the meal with the filet mignon two ways. One with the Demi glaze, one with Bernaise sauce. They were very good and cooked med rare as requested. Mashed potatoes were standard mashed potatoes that you can get anywhere. My daughter got the steak tips, and I had some of her leftovers the next day and had to take two pieces of hard gristle out of my mouth For that price, it should be perfect pieces of steak tips so a little disappointed to be honest read more

If you're looking for something wonderful to enjoy you must visit Buckley's Great Steak House Restaurant! This place ages their steaks and when they are served it is so delicious and melt in your mouth fabulous! Our Server was top notch with providing excellent menu for the day descriptions. Was even able to suggest wine selections. The seating available was on the screened in porch outside and was just relaxing and very comfortable. Excellent experience! Visiting from CA. Thank you! read more

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Steak burger! Yes! Stopped here for dinner with my bf on the way back from a long weekend in New Hampshire. We arrived as soon as it opened so we weren't really hungry to order steaks. We decided on trying their burgers and they did not disappoint! I got their steak burger medium rare and my bf got their gorgonzola burger. The burger was delicious! The meat was cooked perfectly and it was nice and juicy and packed with flavor. I really like french fries and their french fries were spot on! We quickly devoured our burgers and didn't really feel stuffed which was good. The buns were nice and soft and held the giant burger well. I was surprised that my burger didn't fall apart. We definitely want to come back to try their steaks! read more

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I don't know about anyone else's expectations but I do know mine. Based on the fine dining label and three dollar signs I was looking for a great meal. Food - Prime Rib was adequate in size but uneventful. My steak tips were over done and smothered in a salty brown sauce. The so-called salad on the side didn't pair with the dish. Plenty of fries. Drinks - Both of our drinks were thoroughly enjoyed. Service - Rachel greeted us with a big smile and continued to give a great service. Thank you Rachel! Ambiance - We knew it was a rustic setting. Inside was mixture of modern and thrown together decor. The curtains next to my table had food stains on the bottom and did not appear clean. Everyone has different standards with most settling for what they get. With that said, complaining then would have been embarrasing. People wearing baseball caps is the opposite of proper dress at a good casual dining establishment. Sorry, one and done. Too many other places available where attention to detail counts. read more

Very good food, nice service, great ambiance it's not too loud , I felt a little funny eating prime rib and looking at a cow painting, good date night. We had oysters, prime rib and my husband had a cowboy steak. read more

Pro tip: bring a sweater, it was pretty cool in there when we went. The service is always great and the steaks perfectly cooked. We were sat upstairs, which is nice and quieter than downstairs. I ordered the steak tips mainly because I love the risotto that comes with it. They were both good. It is always a plus experience. It is pretty expensive, so we only go for special occasions. read more

I'm not a big eat steaks out person. Prefer to make my steaks at home. This was honestly a top 3 steak out I have had. Who go here over any of the named Steak houses. read more

We always get the Filet as it is always perfect. Only drawback is you must make a reservation as it is always packed

absolutely amazing service and exceptional food tonight. Jeff fit us in on a busy Friday after I shared we had had a bad day and just wanted to find a small win with a nice meal. He went above and beyond. the service from the staff was great. We're so grateful! read more

Went with another couple around the holidays thinking they would have it decorated for the holidays a little more. This time was not one of the better experiences at Buckleys. The waitress was very good and attentive in the beginning, until she got busier. Never came over to ask how our meals were. The food for three out of four of ours were cold and not cooked correctly. My filet was raw and was ordered medium, the vegetables were very mushy. Another her fish over cooked and dried out. The attentions to detail were lacking. Our friend didn't eat half her meal and did not want to take it home. I took mine home to cook my steak better. Waitstaff should observe food not eaten and not wanting to take it home. We seem to have better experiences sitting at the bar. read more

I visited Buckley's Great Steaks on August 11, 2025, and unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to the reputation or the price. The service was good. Food not so much. We won't be back. read more

Had to send steak back. Under cooked. Hand dipped onion rings were not fresh previously frozen. Service was very good. Ambiance was good. Don't think I would ever go back. Capital Grill is coming to Salem . I'll try there. Never got a bad meal at their locations. I'd rather support the independent operator but Buckleys fell short of my expectations. read more

Wait staff was very good but the rooms was so cold (over air conditioned) that we both were miserable throughout the dinner. Got the prime rib which was very tough and chewy. Disappointed. read more

If you want cold food please visit here. What a poor experience 3rd time around. 1st time was good. April 2023, 2nd time was poor/service/ cold food June 2023, and today, Nov 2023, was the same as the 2nd time, if not worse. The server Stephanie was miserable and rude. she was too busy being m.i.a. and saying place was packed when it was not even near full capacity. I would not recommend this place as the server or manager doesn't care about your feelings. Waste of a Sunday night dinner while trying to celebrate my mom's 80th birthday. Thanks for making it a memorable one!! read more

Tonight we went to Buckley's Great Steaks for my husbands birthday. Our first impression of Buckley's was a bit disappointing as we found the hostess to be a little rude when we told her we did not have a reservation. She acted as if we weren't worth her time. Once we were sat things took a positive turn and we found our waitress Samantha to be quite welcoming and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. We chose to start with the Crispy Calamari, Mezza Platter, and French Onion Soup. While everything was delicious my husband was pretty disappointed with the calamari. We found the calamari had more peppers than calamari and no tentacles. Next was our main meal; my mother had the 12oz prime rib with a loaded baked potato and asparagus with hollandaise sauce, my husband had the cowboy steak with mashed potatoes and carrots, and I had the ribeye with Parmesan brussel sprouts and Parmesan Truffle fries. Everything was absolutely amazing. To finish our meal my husband had chocolate cookie dough ice cream, my mother had the blueberry crisp, and I had the strawberry champagne tall cake. Once again everything was delectable! The only downside to our evening was the hostess and calamari disappointment. We also found where we were seated was not in an ideal location as the bar area was above where we were seated. Due to this there were constantly people waiting for tables hanging out directly above our table. Over all the meal was excellent and the service was pretty good. We will definitely be back. read more

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Buckleys has been exceptional food and service every time we've been! Great atmosphere, you can go at your own pace and not feel either rushed or like you're dragging. One of the best steakhouses around, but don't overlook other options.. we went with another couple and Dr's orders I've been trying to cut down on red meat so I had the pork chop.. it was literally the best pork chop I've ever had and I didn't feel disappointed in missing my rib eye at ALL! read more

Worth the trip for a great Steak. The prime rib was excellent and the prime rib sandwich was very well put together. The layout of the restaurant is disjointed but the server, Samantha was excellent read more

The atmosphere at Buckleys is nice. The bar area could use a little more elbow room. People are squished in.. not exactly comfortable. The wait staff did a great job. When We go to a restaurant that literally has great steaks in the name, I expect nothing less. Guess what, It was disappointing! When I go to a fine dining restaurant I want them to cook better than I do at home. This was not the case! I had the 12pz filet... 49.00. Very pricey disappointment, the steak had no flavor. It was cooked correctly but very lack luster taste. My husband had the ribeye, it too lacked any flavor. We had the mashed potatoes and green beans which were the house sides for the night. The potatoes were okay.... Nothing special bordering on pastey. The green beans were almost as good as what I make at home, but still just okay. Sadly, we have had better steaks at the longhorn ! They are cooked correctly, tons of flavor and only half the price. read more

Buckley's Great Steaks - Filet Mignon - Steakhouses Near Me - Merrimack, New Hampshire

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Food is good. Service is great. Location is convenient and plenty of parking. Decoration with wild animals read more

Buckley's Great Steaks - Bake oysters and potato chips - Steakhouses Near Me - Merrimack, New Hampshire

What started as an impromptu visit turned out to be a wonderful experience and left us with anticipation for the next visit. We had heard great things about this restaurant, and finally just happened to be in the neighborhood at the right time for once. A welcoming entrance, warm and inviting ambiance, and very clean. Outstanding server who timed everything perfectly without ever making us feel rushed, even though it was getting very busy. The food was absolutely delicious: We had appetizers, specials, desserts, and espresso, and each was done very well. It was so refreshing to have such a memorable dining experience. We can't wait until next time. read more

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Service was great , the place was clean and comfortable, some jazzy music , but not loud. The food was great, we had oysters, split a large Cesar salad , my husband had the cowboy and i had the surf and turf ( lobster ), ended up too full for dessert ( maybe next time ) and overall a very nice meal. We couldn't book online , but we called at about 2 pm for a reservation at 4 (we like to eat early ), and they had an opening for the same day. I did ask for something with easy access , as my husband has mobility issues and they were very nice on the phone and we had a table that was sort of a booth against the wall and a couple chairs, which worked perfectly for us. read more