Lunch on a cold, rainy Sunday afternoon was very pleasant here. Hot herbal tea warmed me up, and our hummus appetizer with naan bread was delicious. My companion had butternut squash & lobster bisque as his appetizer. The soup was declared very flavorful, though not hot enough. We both had turkey avocado sandwiches on rye, which were well made & generous in portions. Did not try the coleslaw that came with them, though it looked good. Service is attentive and there were some Sunday football games playing. Great place for a tasty lunch right on N Conway's Main Street. read more

Udon and Pork, just order it, one of the best entrees I've ever had. Beyond being delicious it's good for you. Great casual restaurant, with excellent food and service. read more

This little gem is a local favorite in the white mountain national forest area in New Hampshire. The food was great. I got the steak frites and my partner got the chicken piccata. Both were DELICIOUS. My steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare and the fries were amazing as well. The salad was great too. For drinks, we got the key lime pie martini and the lemon lavender martini. The service was quick and great too. The best part was the ambience - they have live music starting at 9 pm and some nights it's open mic. So we got dinner with an impromptu show and we loved it. I would come back here when I'm visiting again. One thing I would check before heading here for dinner is the hours. They are not open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays like most restaurants in the area due to staff shortage so I would double check they are open before making dinner plans here. read more

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Solid spot with few improvements needed. Loved the farm to table vibe! When we arrived, our poor waitress (who was great) was the only server in there with a full restaurant. It took us about 15 minutes to get wait on. Our drinks were fabulous (manhattan and pickle martini) and appetizers were decent. Caesar salad had some brown lettuce and barely dressed but soup was yummy. Chicken piccata was great and the beef bowl was awesome! Entrees are the Star. We ran out of there before dessert as it took us 45 minutes to get water and our waitress was run ragged! We didn't want to wait 25 min for dessert. Overall fine food but wish they would add another server! Ours was so lovely and attentive when she was there but poor thing seemed to have 25 tables. read more

Chef's Bistro - Pickle martini - American Near Me - North Conway, New Hampshire

Came here for lunch. Confirmed they are open until MIDNIGHT!! Soup was phenomenal. Sandwich was great. Peaches on a chicken sandwich was a new one for me but it worked. They clearly make everything in house. Service was fantastic too. For those of you who like a bit of a sports bar vibe... two giant TVs at the bar area. Chill vibe overall. At least at lunch. Outside seating area sits about 10. We came here because we saw it had good reviews but still... really RECOMMEND this place. read more

My wife had the steak frites and it was absolutely delicious. It was cooked to perfection and absolutely tender. I had the Pork Belly and gnocchi withe cheese sauce. The gnocchi was perfect but I thought that the pork belly was a bit tough and dry. read more

Stopped in for lunch. Our waiter, Tyler, was attentive and friendly.The salmon patties were excellent and the portion generous. I got a side salad and it was served with some of the best salad dressing I've ever had. We dined outside since it was a beautiful day. I'm a tourist, so it was a great way to check out the town and all the interesting shops in the area while dining. read more

A truly tasty casual fine dining spot! I've driven past it a million times and decided to stop in. The people are great and the food is spot on. We went with the Korean lettuce wraps for an app and then the Cornish game hen and pastrami sandwich for our mains. All was tasty and I can say that we will be back and we will recommend to friends! read more

Stopped in for dinner after a leaf peeping ride. We were able to sit on the deck with out pup. The staff is amazing so kind and hospitable. The best part is that the chef made a special porkchop for our pupper too. She not only devoured it but also shared with my hubbie. So happy to have stopped in. We loved the food read more

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Service (Erin) was great Casual and professional! I had the steak and it was done perfectly. My wife had the Japanese tuna which she loved The Tapenade was awesome! Best eva. Will definitely return on our next trip read more

We had a couple of problems with this restaurant, some of them were probably a reflection of how busy they were on a holiday weekend. We have to compliment Luke, our waiter for poise (and stamina) under pressure. He was also waiting on several large tables with small children which is a lot of extra work. So, hats off to Luke for being super helpful. The bar is large and occupies the center of the restaurant. There are no quiet areas. As a matter of fact, the noise level was overwhelming. If you like going to restaurants/bars and screaming at one another at the top of your lungs, THIS is your place! Seriously. I had a clear view of the bar and people there were literally standing cheek-to-jowl and yelling at each other. It was so bad I started to wonder if I was imagining it. So I pulled out my sound meter app on my phone and the noise level was consistently at 90dB! So I give the ambiance an F-minus. Eat outside at one of the few outdoor tables if want to hear one another. On a busy night like ours, don't sit near the door or you'll have a crowd of people looking over your shoulder to see how soon you might finish your meal. Creepy! Not a great place for a date, unless of course you really enjoy screaming at one another. Now for the food. The Caesar Salad was lackluster and the little crown of parmesan was stale. My French Onion Soup was sweet(?) Bizarre. For our main entrees, The wifey got the Brisket Sandwich. Two chunks of brisket, one of which was mostly fat. My Blueberry BBQ Pork Chop was overcooked, hard to cut and there was about an ounce or less of the storied bluebeery BBQ sauce. I have to say that I've never until that night, bit into a crunchy blueberry. I hope I don't get sick! The broccoli "mash" looked disgusting and tasted like overcooked broccoli sent through a blender. The potato salad was basically chunks of boiled potato in some sort of tasteless white sauce. For dessert we had the Chocolate Carrot Cake which was really a piece of chocolate cake with sweet white carrot frosting. It could easily have been a mix. I hope this was an off night for the chef(s), but we ain't comin' back. read more

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The food and service were good. No kids food menu and if you ask them for a grilled cheese they have to charge you the cost of a regular sandwich - $15, which I understand but is a bummer. They have a/c units but they don't seem to work. It was 95 degrees outside and it felt cooler outside with the slight breeze than indoors. If it's hot out, find a different dining spot. read more

After reading the reviews and seeing the pictures, we thought we would try this place out. Short answer: Food LOOKS good for pictures, but lacks any flavor. I ordered the Gnocchi pasta that came with burrata mozzarella and fried chicken cutlet. The cutlet lacked any flavor and was floury. The red pasta sauce had zero flavor, no cream, no salt, no butter. Just plain and bland red-ish sauce read more

Our best meal in the area, like other popular places it merits a reservation though (especially for more than 2). We were looking for a slightly more upscale meal one night, and Chef's Bistro hit that mark. Chicken Piccata was exactly what I was looking for: lemony and with some additional tang from the capers, while rich it was well balanced. Highly recommended if you want a a meal on the nicer end of the spectrum. read more

Ordered Take Out for a late Lunch. The burgers were really good and the Customer Service was excellent. read more

My wife and I stopped in town to walk the streets and found this place. It couldn't have been any better. Great table and great service. She had the spinach salad w grilled chicken. Was the best salad on our trip! I had tge turkey, bacon, avocado sandwich. So good!! read more

Chef's Bistro - Sitting out with a great view of the peeps walking by. - American Near Me - North Conway, New Hampshire

Their mussels could cause war with their flavor. Great spot with tasty drinks and rotating specials that complement NH.

Yum. So happy with our food choices. The tastiest dishes. Great service, too. Highly recommend. read more

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Fantastic service and excellent food! Our waitress was incredible and made outstanding adult concoction recommendations. If you find yourself in N.Conway looking for great food, bevs, and service, give Chef's Bistro a shot! read more

Chef's Bistro - Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica!!! - American Near Me - North Conway, New Hampshire

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Excellent food, friendly service and great location. My lobster roll had a lot of meat and the truffle fries were excellent! The budda bowl was tasty and filling. read more

Friendly fun bartenders give exceptional service. The food was absolutely beautiful and delicious. We just went for appetizers and could not have predicted. We would find the best charcuterie board in the white mountains. Seasonal cocktail menu is imaginative and diverse. Will definitely be back. read more

Chef's Bistro - Homemade hummus and naan bread - American Near Me - North Conway, New Hampshire

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The steak frites were awesome! The drinks were great, although they had advertised beverages online, but unfortunately did not have them at the bar. Lots of options for vegan and gluten free diets. Yummy food! A friend got the Cesar salad, but was disappointed because she was hoping for more than 1 anchovy and there wasn't enough dressing. The other girls enjoyed their food as well! read more

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Great cocktails, food, and service! We were searching for a restaurant that had true vegan options beyond a basic salad. Chef's Bistro didn't disappoint and our waiter, Tyler, was especially helpful in guiding us through all the options. I got the Buddha Bowl and the warm vegan chocolate chip cookie with vegan vanilla ice cream. My carnivore husband enjoyed the burger with fries and the crème brûlée. Thank you for offering a diverse menu that easily meet all of our dietary needs. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals without having to compromise and are already looking forward to our next visit! read more

Best restaurant in North Conway! Food is outstanding and well priced. Our group had a function there and they were able to serve 70 people hot meals in a timely manner. Not one complaint. Everyone enjoyed their meals whether they had the Short ribs, Chicken Piccata, Eggplant Parmesan, or Salmon. Oh and desserts good too. Make sure you go here when in town. read more

We had a wonderful experience at Chef's Bistro. We walked in without a reservation during dinner, and the host was able to seat us immediately. We were intrigued by the menu, specifically all the vegan and vegetarian options. Our server was incredibly friendly and personable, it was like we already knew each other. She was knowledgeable about the menu and the bar options, and shared that she had convinced the owner to get more ciders on tap (thank you!). We ordered the oven-baked baguette to start. It was SO tasty that I wish the baguette was twice as long to really enjoy the olive oil/balsamic vinegar mix. I debated what to order, but went with the salmon. The salmon was cooked perfectly and was well-seasoned (although perhaps just a bit too much dijon). I liked the flavor of the jasmine rice, but the garlic asparagus was pretty standard/was cooked in a bit too much oil. My partner ended up ordering what I had considered: the garden salad and potato leek soup. The garden salad ended up being huge! All very fresh veggies with a delicious parmesan peppercorn dressing. It was overdressed, but the dressing was so good it actually added to the salad. The soup was also a huge portion. We split the soup; I liked it but felt it needed to be strained once more. We were completely full, otherwise we would have enjoyed one of the desserts. Our table neighbor had the brownie sundae and it looked amazing. Would definitely return next time I'm in town! read more

Chef's Bistro - Oven roasted baguette - American Near Me - North Conway, New Hampshire

Diverse food menu, that are prepared and presented well. Cocktails are spectacular! Love this place even more now that they have expanded.

Fantastic food. Smaller menu but everything on it was exceptional. I've tried a handful of restaurants in the area and so far, this is the one to beat. read more

We had the nicest waitress who helped us out in every way she could. Excellent service. My meal, the seared tuna was VERY spicy and hard to eat. The inside temperature was a little on the hot/stuffy side. My husband liked his brisket sandwhich. Would return again but order something different. read more

Located in the center of North Conway, you'll find this gem. We visited on a holiday night with a party of 6. The interior is cozy and inviting. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The hostess let us pick a table of our choosing. The service was great and the food was spot on. I was pleasantly surprised! The drinks were great and the dessert was decadent. This is a nice little spot to either sit at the bar, enjoy an intimate dinner, or visit with a small group. I am happy to have stumbled across this place and will be returning in the near future! read more

Terrible service. We sat at the bar and both ordered soup , which was served luke warm, not hot. Bartender really could care less about his patrons. When we asked about the wine, he said I don't know I don't drink it! The couple next to us asked about the chicken dish, he said that he would not order it and walked away!! it would be comical, if not so annoying ! I would not come back. read more

NOT KID FRIENDLY & Poor service. There is no kid menu and we asked the waitress if they could make simple food and she made it sounds easy and doable - we were then charged $20 for a small bowl of buttered noodles, and another $20 for a basic grilled cheese. The food took forever to arrive so then it was hard to push back on details. When I asked the waitress she just shrugged. So disappointing and would NOT recommend. read more

Try the pasta with the breaded chicken, amazing, fresh and full of taste ! Service was good, but slow read more

10 out of 10 experience. My mom went here for lunch while my dad and I were skiing, but she sent pictures of what she got in our groupchat. By the time we were done skiing for the day we had decided to check out the restaurant for ourselves. We got three orders of lettuce wraps. My mom had hers while we were busy, then I ordered mine because she recommended it. It was absolutely worth it. The third order, we took home to my grandparents who also ended up loving the dish. read more

The review is for late lunch experience on 10/15/2022. Came here at around 13:30 for lunch. Was seated quickly. Beer: Moat Mountain pils. Standard. Would like a bit more malt taste. New England Clam Chowder: generous portion of potatoes and clams, but more like a broth, not the thick chowder you'd expect typically from this dish. Not very satisfied. Maple bacon apple mussels: an interesting dish. First time tasting mussels with a broth on the sweet side, but it worked. The sweeter broth and apple slices helped reduc the briny taste of mussels, and the bacon slices tasted like real smoked pork rather than the dubious deep-fried crispy stuff you usually find in some cheap restaurants. Entree: had the cornish hen. Portion was generous with the whole hen served. Soft skin, moist texture, went well with the pumpkin mash. Could use a bit more seasoning. My friend said the short ribs tasted standard, a bit on the dry side. Overall: 3.5-4 stars. Generous portion of food for the price. Clam chowder was a big miss, mussels a fun dish to taste, and everything else was standard. read more

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Wooowwww wow WOW!!! Honestly might just be the best meal I've ever had. We started with Chef's Choice Charcuterie (definitely recommend!!) and a half a dozen fresh oysters. AMAZING!! They told me that they get all of their bread imported fresh from a local bakery and their olive oil comes fresh from next door. I got the lobster roll (cold) for my main dish and my boyfriend got the swordfish (WOWOWOW!!). Both FANTASTIC!! We didn't have room for dessert but we finished our plates clean!! Ooh!! And I got a nice specialty non-alcoholic beverage which was amazing. I forgot the name but it was gingerbeer, lemon juice, and local maple syrup. Very much recommended!!! It wasn't even expensive either given our insane order of high quality food!!! read more

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Fabulous number of food options for vegans and pescavegans! My husband had the steamed mussels appetizer with chiobata bread. I had the buddha bowl: hot quinoa, steamed spinach, roasted butternut squash, teriyaki tofu steaks, red pepper hummus and avocado. There were two vegan dessert options: vegan brownie with vegan ice cream, and baked chocolate chip cookie in a skillet with vegan ice cream. We had the brownie. It was huge and came hot with two full scoops of ice cream. Everything was delicious! read more

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One of my favorite places to eat! I've never had anything that I didn't absolutely love and enjoy! Their charcuterie is fantastic and the chicken piccata is a family favorite for us! Chef's is a great farm to table restaurant. read more

Get here quick before the tourists come. Soooo good. Food that I will dream about - the chicken picatta was AMAZING, pork belly sandwich was very tasty. Creme brûlée yum. Hummus with naan was a great start. Coke products! Our waitress was super nice and it seems like a nice little spot. Will probably be jammed within a couple of weeks! I'll go back for more picatta anyway. Oh! And my boyfriend said "it's a hidden gem!" read more

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One of the best meals my wife and I have had in the past year! Everything from our amazing waiter Tyler to every item we received at our table. The ginger beer maple mock-tail was phenomenal as was the fig puree one. Each had the perfect balance of ingredients! Our chefs selection charcuterie board was one of the best we have ever had as well! From the local honey, sweet peppers, micro greens, house made mustard, and of course all of the meats, salmon and cheeses! For Entrees my wife got the warm butter lobster roll with truffle fries which was made to perfection. I ordered the lobster casserole which was unlike anything I have ever had and exceeded all expectations! For dessert we mentioned to Tyler we wanted the crème brûlée and the second our table was cleared he was there placing it on the table! One of the best servers we have ever had and we dine out quite a bit! Thank you Tyler! Lastly we got carrot cake to go which again was perfect! Thank you Chef's Bistro and thank you Tyler for a memorable experience! read more

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Who knew you require a reservation at all of the good restaurants in North Conway on a Thursday at 6pm? Chef's Bistro doesn't take reservations and it's rated pretty highly so it was the obvious choice when we were famished and looking for a tasty way to close out our last night in the White Mountains. By the time we arrived, at around 6:30 there was a 30min-1 hour wait. Thank GOD the couple that just beat us to the door in front of us didn't want to wait. We spent the time walking around the nearby area and entering a couple shops. After running out of stops to stop into, we decided to kill some more time and buy a powerball ticket at the gas station across the street (over 600 mil, might as well). Fortunately, while we were purchasing the tickets, I received a text that our table was ready! I'm starting to feel lucky already. The service was excellent, I will say that. There were a few items that appealed to me on the appetizer menu: naan chips and hummus and tomato parmesan cauliflower BUT we had cauliflower "wings" in the fridge from the night before so ultimately elected to go with their charcuterie board. I like the concept, they essentially allow you to mix and match. They provide cheese options, meat options, and various other components of charcuterie board and allow you to select what you want. A "build-your-own" board if you will. We ordered their gouda and drunken goat, grilled bread, crostini, and olives. At first, it looked as if I had ordered way too much bread lmao but ultimately we still had cheese leftover when all bread slices were long gone. The board was the best part of the meal without a doubt. The cheese and bread were absolutely delicious. For entrees, I ordered the vegetable tikka masala and GF ordered the seafood scampi. I inquired as to whether I could have the tikka without mushrooms and the waitress revealed that it's pre-made and the kitchen would not be able to remove the mushrooms after the fact. Because I'm vegetarian and this was the only entree option unless I wanted a sandwich for dinner (I didn't), I hoped that I could just avoid the mushrooms. Unfortunately, I couldn't. The dish is also loaded with onions which I didn't even try to push my luck on. When our meals arrived, the waitress said "be careful, the bowls are really hot". Putting pieces of the puzzle together, this was pre-mixed/pre-made and you just heated it up in the bowl? This place charges $23 for a lunch-sized portion of pre-made vegetables they reheat and serve as a dinner entree for TWENTY THREE dollars. You have got to be fucking kidding me. The rice was the best part of the entree. GF's seafood scampi (lobster, scallops, shrimp, linguini lemon butter white wine garlic sauce) was DELICIOUS but I will attribute that to the fact that you are ultimately slurping noodles in a soup of butter. The garlic bread was crisp and tasty as well but was aggressively salty. I forgot to mention. We ordered two drinks, I the pineapple habanero margarita and GF the cucumber martini. My cocktail was served in a high ball glass which is strange for a margarita and bland. I didn't feel buzzed in any way. GF's martini was delicious but didn't have that martini bite. Ultimately this was a disappointing experience. read more

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