Cremeland Drive In

Best seafood I have had, period. The rice and asparagus were exceptional, also. Service was great,…read moregood ambience, and very fair pricing for such exquisite fare. It is my number one recommendation if you are looking for top quality dining in Manchester.

It was 5/1/26 in the evening. We were visiting this cute, quaint town because my best friend…read moregraduated with her BS from SNHU. On every website we searched, Hooked was the #1 rating. That settled it; we had to try it. Out of sheer excitement or exhaustion, we forgot to make a reservation. I quickly remembered this mistake as we entered Hooked. People filled every table and seat at the bar. I looked at my bestie with great concern because we were anticipating our first meal of the day. The hostess welcomed us warmly, and then she asked the dreadful question, "Do y'all have a reservation?" We sadly said no, and she immediately began to express regret. Maybe it was the "Grad2026" headband or the disappointment on our faces that caused her to have pity on us because she told us to wait one second. The hostess walked to the bar, then she went to the main seating area, lastly she went next door where there's additional seating. She returned with a smile and motioned for us to follow her. The hostess found us seats at the bar! We ordered, chatted with the locals, and ate a delicious meal. We even made room for dessert which we learned was made by the owner, the hostess! Whenever we visit New Hampshire again, we're definitely stopping by Hooked!

Men's Room is a tight fit

Lobster Roll

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Spicy Paloma cocktail

IZUMI Hibachi-Sushi & Seafood King

4.2(82 reviews)

2.1 mi

The food was top tier stuff. The chief was so funny and we tipped him because he earned it. The…read morehappy birthday song is loud but ambiance was good.

I visited this restaurant for the first time, and unfortunately, it was a very disappointing…read moreexperience. The food quality and customer service both fell far below my expectations. I ordered the fried shrimp, but it looked and tasted like processed tempura shrimp rather than fresh, hand-breaded shrimp. I also ordered a vegetable roll, which I did not enjoy. When I politely expressed my concerns to the waiter, he seemed surprised and had to get the manager. Instead of addressing my concerns professionally, the manager appeared frustrated that I was dissatisfied with both items. He acknowledged that other customers had also complained about the fried shrimp but said no one had complained about the vegetable roll. He then suggested that, in the future, I should order an appetizer first to see if I liked the food before ordering a meal so that food would not be wasted. I found that response unhelpful and dismissive. A restaurant should be receptive to customer feedback and strive to resolve concerns in a courteous and professional manner. Based on my experience, both the food and the customer service were disappointing, and I do not plan to return.

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White sauce for everyone!

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Goldenrod Restaurant Drive-In

3.7(171 reviews)

3.0 mi

Came here for a quick lunch on a weekend and the spot was pretty busy - we ordered takeout and ate…read morein our car due to the extreme heat and they were pretty quick. They also have ample space to eat inside, but we were in a hurry. Food came out quickly and fresh. It tasted fine, but the portions were so small! We left barely fuller than we were when we got there. Ice cream looked good - will probably opt for that next time and skip the seafood.

Second time getting their lobster rolls. Delicious and buttery flavored. Bread is slightly toasted…read more Fairly priced and portions are good. With a good seating area this is a summer favorite for the locals. Service is friendly and food comes out fairly quickly. Love their chicken tenders as well.

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Fish & Chix

4.4(44 reviews)

8.6 mi

Excellent seafood! Great service and Very clean. Loved the…read morewharf platter! Will come back again!

I won't lie, I was not thinking I'd like Fish and Chix as much as I did. But I'm happy to be wrong!…read moreI was up visiting some friends and we were trying to find a take out dinner spot. They had been here before and wanted to try the smash burgers. I'm a fan of seafood so I ordered the scallop plate. At only $18 I wasn't expecting much. We placed the order and made our way to the restaurant where it was already all set for us! The cashier who checked us out was friendly and the building itself was nicely decorated and spacious. It was busy for a Friday night but not jam packed. When we got home I noticed that they forgot my tartar sauce- a bummer. But the food itself more than made up for the momentary disappointment. The portion size was huge for the price! There must have been atleast 16 scallops in there. Even though we ordered take out the food was still nice and crispy. The batter was excellent and the fries had a great crunchy coating. I would highly recommend Fish and Chix to anyone in the area. It may seem unassuming but the food quality and portion size is amazing! I'm happy we stopped by and will ask to go again.

Full-bellied clam plate

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Lobster Boat Restaurant

4.1(296 reviews)

8.4 mi

Great food and good value. Service is friendly and…read moreefficient. Parking can be an experience. Lot is small and oddly shaped. But worth the wait for an open spot.

This just might be my new favorite seafood restaurant. It looks very humble from the outside and…read morevery small but when you walk indoors there's tons of tables and it's very cozy. I stopped in for lunch. They are known for having lunch specials and the menu with lots of choices. They mostly have seafood obviously, but they also have other options in case you want to bring somebody with you who doesn't like seafood. I got the lunch special appetizer, which was like biscuit and gravy but instead of gravy it was lobster bisque with lobster meat on top. It was very good. For my my main course, I ordered a large plate of broiled scallops with a baked potato. It was delicious.

Inside is cozy inviting

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Outside, parking is a bit tight but there is parking

One Happy Clam Food Truck

5.0(1 review)

2.5 mi

I got to try this seafood truck at the Mast Rd. Community Market in Goffstown NH. A perfect summer…read moretreat! The food is freshly prepared and the staff is friendly and eager to please. We had a lobster roll which was perfectly done and a huge claw on top. We also got a clam roll (with bellies) and an order of fish and chips.

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Fish and chips

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Clam roll

East Side Grill

4.8(14 reviews)

1.8 mi

All of it the location spot right off the interstate, the steak sandwiches were nothing but amazing…read morethe cheese and steak flavors danced in my mouth, the place was clean and the people so helpful and happy to have customers. You wont regret trying this place out!

Not familiar with the Manchester, NH area and we were looking for a place to have lunch with my…read moregranddaughter and her mom and family. So, four adults and a 2 and 3 year old. Honestly do not know much about the area, but it was easy to find off 93 and plenty of parking. Stairs and a full ramp to access the front. Not huge, set up more for take out and maybe delivery. But they do have some tables and we were able to put two together and all sit. They had a large tv playing cartoons, so the kids were entertained while we waited. Great menu options for adults and kids. Sandwiches, wraps and salads were our focus, but they did share they offer an incredible seafood menu. Maybe next time. The food was fantastic. Perfect for our group. The onion rings were a huge hit and the fries were crispy and not mushy. My Italian was loaded with everything and worth every penny. A family business it seems and they all were so pleasant and nice to talk to. They even gave me a recommendation for a park to take the kids. Not to go into the details, but this meeting was a bit emotional for me and the mom but worked here and I greatly appreciate it. Thank you and see you soon

Great menu options.

Just up the street

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Steak & Cheese (Small) this was simple but so delicious and the small wasnt so small just perfect sandwich

Magoo's Drive-In

4.1(54 reviews)

5.1 mi

Magoo's is the definition of a clam shack. Although it's not near the ocean, it's still serving…read moregood fried seafood. Located on the Goffstown rail trail. It's convenient stop if you're on foot, bike, or car. There is outdoor seating on picnic tables. Inside, it's a one-man show. The cook takes your order and yells out to you when it's ready. We got the clam plate. It's enough for two. It has a generous portion of clams and fries. It's served with coleslaw, tartar sauce, and ketchup. The clams were very good. The fries were your standard steak fry, typical of a clam shack. We wanted to try their homemade chowdah, but unfortunately, they were sold out

New to the area and have been waiting for this place to open...I was so excited to see the "Open"…read moreflags flying the other day! Magoo's is the third place I've tried (for fish & chips) since moving here from Maine, and it is my favorite by leaps and bounds!! Four beautiful, flaky pieces of battered haddock with tangy slaw and fries cooked just right. The owner/chef was extremely cheerful and seemed to really loved doing what he does...don't pass Magoo's by!

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Fried clam plate

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Best burger in Goffstown. Perfect location if you are riding your bike at the Goffstown Rail path and you need to a lunch break.

Osaka

4.7(88 reviews)

0.9 mi

Great portion, fish tastes very good and they're cut thick. I also got a house sake (they have…read moredifferent flavors to choose from, which is hard to come by), I got a large peach sake for 10.95! What a steal. Very good place, wonderful people.

We had hoped that this place would get better, is it hasn't…read more The Japanese restaurants in Manchester and the surrounding areas are run by Cantonese or Mandarin staff. It's not authentic Japanese, it's an interpretation of Japanese by Chinese workers and Cooks. Also, Chinese service isn't great and the waiter here isn't attentive and a bit too casual for my taste. The food itself is just acceptable, and for the price not great. The atmosphere also still is pretty weak, and the restaurant is small. It's sort of almost like a hole on the wall. On the West Coast, I've eaten at over 30 authentic Japanese restaurants, and for those of you who aren't Japanese restaurant or sushi aficionados... This food is probably fine. If you know we're good, Japanese food is, don't come here and frankly you may need to drive to Boston to get it.

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Bedford,Manchester and BMW roll with Tuna,Escolar,and Sslmon sashimi

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Black Dragon Roll Special

Puritan Backroom

3.7(845 reviews)

2.0 mi

Stopped in today for lunch after an appointment. We were greeted and seated very quickly (they…read morehad just opened)and offered water while we decided on drinks. Soon after our waitress took our orders. I ordered the chicken tenders and others ordered coconut crusted tenders, onion soup, and a quesadilla. I actually forgot to get a picture until I had finished eating, so as you can see the portions are not small. The food was delicious, the waitress was friendly, and the restaurant is clean and comfortable. Will definitely return!

The baklava ice cream was packed with cinnamon and walnuts. Although it didn't really give off a…read morebaklava flavor, it was still so delicious and I really liked the cinnamon. I got a kiddie size and I loved how big the portion size was. Service is quick and ambiance is just like an ice cream parlor. I like how there are stone benches near the restaurant to sit and enjoy the outdoors!

Ice cream and to go

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Mary J.

8 years ago

I had given 5 stars previously but a few friends and I visited over Memorial Day weekend 2018 and the place was fairly dirty, food was greasy, barely warm, and over-salted. "Whatever, we're here mostly for the ice cream". Although good, the ice cream wasn't as great as I had remembered. Maybe that was due to the fore-mentioned greasy food. Or maybe it was because it was a cool overcast day and everything just seemed dingier. The whole point of Cremeland is that it harkens back to summertime fun so if I go back, it will be on a bright sunny day. read more

Jessica T.

12 years ago

I only get here one time a year in the summer but I go all out. I love this place. Fresh ice cream, fresh onion rings, fresh fish. Brings me back to childhood every time. read more

Jeff N.

11 years ago

Amazing clams! People travel just to come here for the incredible clams! My only complaint is they don't accept credit cards, this is 2015 time to offer this! read more

Jonathan E.

8 years ago

Great ice cream the absolite worst service ever. People hate there job n life!!! Horrinle attitude for a 35 min wait

Travis R.

14 years ago

Fantastic place

Cremeland Drive In - icecream - Updated October 2026

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