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    Five Main on the River

    3.8 (22 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    David L.

    The Woodstock/Lincoln NH area has a new contender for BEST affordable restaurant in the area. Having grown up visiting the area I have been to every place in the vicinity and tonight decided to give this recently rebranded place a try after seeing a pic on Yelp of their ribs, which are currently a special item not on their regular menu but from what I can tell will be a regular option going forward. First off parking is limited, and I squeezed into a space close to the new construction going on and and asked the kitchen staff I saw outside taking a break if I was ok where I parked. They were friendly and said "no problem" despite I new I wasn't exactly in a normal parking spot. If the small lot is full I'm sure there is enough on street parking nearby. Second, I was warmly greeted by staff when I went in and since I was solo and told I could sit anywhere I choose the bar as I didn't want to take up a table by myself. The bartender, Bridget, was quick to greet me and take my drink order, a delicious and fair priced "Prickly Pear Margarita". Then I ordered the meal I saw online, a half rack of ribs which came with two sides. I choose the same sides I saw in the photo online, some crazy good garlicky mashed potatoes and some sauteed spinach. The sides were great, but the stand out was definitely the ribs. OMG they were fall off the bone perfect. Not only was the cook of these ribs perfect but the drizzled sauce over them was amazing. Was that like some kind of apple cider drizzle to finish the plate? What ever it was it was killer. When the half rack of ribs I ordered arrived I looked at Bridget and said "That's a half rack?" The portion was huge and we realized she had rung in a full rack. Not a problem at all she quickly assured me they would only charge for the half rack. I'm stoked I got to bring home a half rack of these ribs for leftovers because they were some of the best ribs I've ever had. The half rack, with two amazing sides, is currently only priced at $16. That's less then I would expect to pay at a food truck that makes good ribs. While I sat at the bar I chatted a bit with a manager, "Matt" who was busy squeezing fresh limes for their margaritas. No cheap margarita mix used at this place. They squeeze a hundred or so limes for their own house margarita mix. Not much more to say other then I am stoked they are expanding their outdoor section, offering live music often, have staff that seem genuinely happy to be their serving up excellent food and drink, and in such a great location just a few minutes away from the often over crowded restaurants of Lincoln. I will definitely be back to this spot! I didn't stay to meet the Chef but I do hope he and the owners see this review! I wouldn't take the time to write so much if I didn't truly love the meal I just had there!

    Tim M.

    I love this place. Getting better Every time I come. Great local place with awesome food.

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    10 months ago

    Good food.outside back patio is beautiful. Matt the bartender was good and friendly. Plenty of seating and can play cornhole

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    2 years ago

    I highly recommend the potato skins, salads, steak, hell, everything is yummy. The tap system is unique. Great find!!

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    We came for the dinner special. The. Food is excellent and the staff is excellent. Definitely one of my favorite places

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    Waitress never came to the table. We left after watching 3 tables seated after us get their food.

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