This review is a contradiction to itself... The service was great and incredibly slow. Some of…read morethe food was excellent and some just barely mediocre. We had a reservation at 5:45 - they told us they couldn't seat us at 5:15 or 5:30 even though more than 1/2 of the dining room was empty when we got there. Sure sign that they are short on staff - but it must be in the kitchen because there were definitely enough waitstaff around. And although there were waitstaff around we barely saw our very friendly waitress. The owner was around and was very nice and accommodating with the kids and offered to make anything they wanted. I had the prime rib - which was cooked to a perfect medium rare and tender but it had no flavor at all. The sweet carrots were the star of the plate. My husband had the rib eye and said it was just OK but again no flavor. My daughter had the bacon burger but it was a hockey puck and all she ate was the mashed potato side. My son had grilled chicken and their "famous" fries (as the owner said) - the fries were the pre battered kind and nothing fancy and the chicken was just that a slab of grilled chicken breast. The fried green beans were good and the pretzels were perfect although the cheese sauce with them had no flavor. We took desserts to go and I am not sure why they called it bread pudding but it was just a hunk of hard bread. We like to support local but not sure we will make an effort to come back here.

Friendly attentive servers. good food, nice ambiance. Casual yet desires to be upscale. I was…read moreexpecting better than it was. Feta Penne Shrimp was hearty portion and a bit on dry side and warm not served hot. Prime Rib with mushroom brandy sauce looked amazing but slightly off-maybe brandy wasn't cooked off enough. For dessert strawberry shortcake was served with a dry hard biscuit. Saved by the whipped cream and strawberries.

Everything was delicious, highly recommend a smash burger... still thinking about it weeks later…read moreand mojito was so good i had to have two. Very cool and unique vibe, definitely made the road trip worth it. Lastly, our server was amazing and truly made our night. Patient, fun and supportive of my impulsive decisions!

We had a lovely dinner on the back patio of the Brew Pub with our dog by our side. The food was…read moredelicious and our waitress was awesome. Afterwards we headed over to the Brew Pub and hung out in their huge back yard. We brought board games (although apparently they have some!) and enjoyed some beers into the evening under the string lights!

First trip to the Freehouse, amazing food, great service, friendly staff, clean and welcoming…read more Brisket sandwiches were outstanding, chicken avocado sandwich was one of the best chicken sandwich I've ever had, and the bison burger was perfectly cooked and toppings paired beautifully. Only downside was the bagged fries, switch to hand cut fries to push the experience over the top!! Brittany was a great server, knowledgeable and friendly. Gluten free options are very welcomed and my daughter really enjoyed the GF brisket.

Again, should be a 3.75, really wish this was a Yelp feature…read more Stopped in on my way from Maine to Vermont, and did not expect to spend as much time in this town as I did. And because of that, needed me some food. Was torn between Schilling (drank there, but didnt want pizza) and here, and ended up coming here. Food: -wings- got the garlic parm, they were pretty good, right amount of time in the fryer, maybe a smidge more of the garlic parm would have been nice, and good bleu cheese. would order again -nachos - meh, the people a few seats down from me had them and were raving about them, to me, they were just, nachos. Nothing special, nothing stood out. Beer: -Had a nice draft list when I was here, but I had to drive in an hour, so just got a small pour of a Maine Beer Co beer i've had before, and it was priced right. Service: -Great, the hostess was friendly, the bartender was nice, and the runners were nice too. Overall, i'd come back here if I was in town.

These guys know what they are doing! Decided to go with the…read moremeat buffet and started off with some wicked Mac and cheese. This was later followed by TEN different types of meat(they have a brick oven in the back and can see they grill everything) and it was amazing! The service was great and we were greeted welcomely at the door. The room is filled with warm colors from the walls to the bookcases and the lighting was perfect for the scene. 5/5 would definitely come back

Didn't expect this icon of diversity in Littleton but I was so impressed. Many of the walls and…read moredecorations reminded me of a Frida Kahlo painting. The Little Grille has a Yankee backbone with a Mexican, Cuban and Brazilian infusion. All very tastefully done in a converted railroad depot. We were returning home from skiing and decided to stop at a place in Littleton and take the long way home. We made a good decision. Service was impeccable with a gregarious and friendly waiter making superb recommendations. I had the chicken burrito with rice and black beans, a little of Brazilian fejioada, Cuban "moros y cristianos" and Mexican flavored chicken. Oh yummy. My spouse had the pulled pork and fries. Also excellent. They have a fine brew selection as well as featured drinks and they're getting an espresso maker to make espresso martinis. Superb lunch

Cold Mountain Cafe is a perfect stop to turn a long drive into a nice date!…read more We definitely recommend this place, it's a solid 4 that comes off like a 5! We've passed through Bethlehem, NH a few of times as we've traveled between Maine and New Hampshire. A couple weeks ago I noticed a glowing little eatery as we hurried west on Route 2 en route to UMass Amherst. I didn't catch the name of the restaurant I'd noticed, but our return l timing worked to stop for dinner in Bethlehem, so as we headed back, Cary scoured Google and Yelp ...and based upon the menus and ambiance, we settled on Cold Mountain Cafe. Turns out this was the spot. Inside was just as welcoming as I'd anticipated. Nothing against small New England towns, ...but IMO you can't EXPECT a well-rounded professional restaurant package when you're in "two-hours-from-anywhere, New Hampshire". And IMHO, sometimes these fresh-movement country places are presented like funky hippy brightly lit hardscaped cafe's with busy chalkboard menus that look like 60's concert posters. Not Cold Mountain Cafe -the music, lighting and decor was perfectly contemporary ...relaxing ...inviting comfortable conversation. The menu and pricing were well thought out, offering an assortment of cultural fare with asian, french, American, East Indian entrees that ranged from smash-burger, pot pie comfort food, to bistro steak and seared scallops. Unexpected additions like bean cake and Indian lamb stew entrees offered a pleasant, funky twist. Entrees ranged from $19 to $38. The two drinks we tried were really great! I had the Brooklyn and Cary had the Espresso Lovers Martini. I think Cary put it perfectly when she said that the Brooklyn was like desert! The espresso martini was notable because it was made with rum, instead of vodka and it used fresh espresso, giving it a luscious Tia Maria feel. Both drinks had a wonderful silky smooth mouth feel. The waitstaff was not uniformed, but in semi-formal server attire with all black garments and waist aprons. The service was friendly, professional and attentive... our waitress brought us some warm crispy tender dinner rolls with garlicky seasoned oil dipping sauce, took our orders at our pace and checked in on us throughout the meal. The mushroom polenta app was great... smooth, creamy and fresh with balanced earthy woodsy and smoky notes. The pea soup was a bit brighter and fresher than I'm used to (growing up in Boston, my mom made the best pea soup ...a more hearty version with pork meat always made in the days following a smoked shoulder meal), but in the New England small town country, farm-fresh motif, we liked the bright, fresh pea flavors... Cary was concerned about what she would order because she was put off by the steak entree's smoked Gouda sauce. So she had the lamb stew, which was a compromise. Me? I'd spent the previous couple of days at a hotel hanging around UMass, which means a lot more carbs than I want... smash burgers, burritos, eggs Bennies... oof! So I definitely was feeling like something light... and decided to be crazy and try the bean cake. Cary's stew was nice. It didn't hit you over the head, but it had balanced signature Indian flavors, and was nicely presented. We're not volume-conscious but both thought it could have had a couple more pieces of lamb. I enjoyed my bean cake -although I don't really have anything to compare it to. The waitress said it was hearty, so I rolled the dice. I'd probably try it again... it flavorful and satisfying. The chèvre and ginger dressing supplied a good level of moisture and flavor notes to the breaded spiced bean and rice patty. I'd add that the plating on a bed of fresh spinach presented a little bit of a challenge as I had to pierce a few baby fresh spinach leafs at a time, then add the bean cake... but it was manageable... The menu changes seasonally, so we're looking forward to checking in on our next pan New England journey.

I will admit I was being snobby, how good can "cafe" food be in a small little town. Well, VERY. It…read morewas crowded and so we sat at the bar, but the girl was kind, answered all my million questions and I had one of the best noodle dishes around. My mother and I ordered the appetizer of cauliflower and pate and I had the noodle entree and she had pork and all of it was delicious.

The food was lovely as was the atmosphere. It was chilly but we were warned. BUT. If you ar going…read moreto spend 300$ + for 2 people. Please make it enough food that I don't have to run upstairs to order a pretzel with beer cheese sauce so that I can fill up. The quantity was pretentiously small. What it kill u to at least serve bread. Very enlightened yet disappointed.

"View the world around you and treat others how you want to be treated" - I've never been so…read moreembarrassed in my life. After 4-hours of driving, my wife, brother, and I were turned away and told our reservation was no longer valid as we arrived wearing jeans and not dress pants. Mind you, we were dressed proper and prepared to celebrate a wonderful life event to the fullest extent at dinner. Mtn. View should be ashamed of their focus on social view rather than providing hospitable service. I, and my family will never spend a dime here again.

Always reliably yummy. IPAs are my go to when I'm there. Not a fan of the pizza but I'm from NJ!read more

Friends recommended this brewery so we stopped here returning from Littleton. Reminds me of Twin…read moreBarns in Meredith- very nice set up with friendly staff. The food is excellent- we had loaded tots and my eagle panini was excellent with chicken, jalapeños and bbq sauce. The beers ranged from ipa's to seasonal brews. Reklis and Schillings has a legitimate contender. They just celebrated their 6 year anniversary; plenty of parking

Beautiful Saturday! We were able to get a spot right by the water, and in the sunshine, for a…read morecouple of hours before dinner. Hint, we got there shortly before 4pm and there was a lot of available spots - by the time we left, the whole place was packed. Come at odd hours to secure good seats! We had short pours of Combover (my favorite beer ever!), some Italian Pilsner Boyfriend wanted to try, and also their new Especial Mexican lager. I tasted both his choices, I liked Especial but pilsners definitely aren't my thing. He liked it though. Couldn't help myself and bought a shirt and 4-pack of Combover as well... We were super tempted to just stay here for dinner (yes, even Boyfriend wanted to - I finally managed to make him like this place!) but I wanted to try the new menu at Sour's... can't wait to be back though!

The pizzas are tasty, the cocktails are well crafted and the service is exemplary. Great selection…read moreof beers, of course. Worth a return trip!

Very sad to hear they've closed. The food and service were always excellent. I wonder if they…read moredidn't charge enough because the prices were very reasonable. My only complaint was that they were only open four days a week.

This place is the real deal...excellent slow cooked smoked BBQ!!!…read more I researched a ton of restaurants within 1.5 hours of Lincoln, NH (we are here for a week in May 2025) and this place made the list of "hopefully we can work in" and gladly we did!!! Jackson was a great and upbeat server, so good I would ask for him by name! The vibe of the joint is very comfortable and inviting... They had good music on and it's got an outside porch although we ate inside because it was on the warm side. I've had a lot of barbecue and I know it's good bye any standards... But for New England, it might be the very best I've had... The brisket, the pulled pork, and the ribs were all outstanding! I consider the Mac very good. The slaw was good, not exceptional like the other stuff, but that's probably a taste preference. And while I'm not gonna say that this place is cheap, but barbecue can be very very expensive in 2025, this seemed fairly priced. I never say that anymore. In my opinion, it is worthy of a multiple hour drive. We will be back!!!

We ate here twice on our three night stay in New Hampshire. It might look a little plain from the…read moreoutside, but the inside is clean, spacious, and inviting. They serve breakfast and lunch from opening until closing and offer at least two breakfast specials every day. They were different each day we went and sounded so good and different that we ordered at least one each day we went. The first day was the meatloaf skillet with home fries, mushrooms, onions, cheese and gravy topped by eggs any style. Second day was cinnamon role French Toast with bananas, strawberries, cream cheese and whipped cream; and the Irish eggs Benedict skillet with corned beef, home fries and cheese, topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Both skillets came with toast, English muffin, or biscuit. Our waitress was friendly and attentive and the chef came out to make sure we were pleased with our meals. I don't think you can go wrong here.

Great service and the food is good. Portion size has gone down but that's sort of to be expected…read morewith the price of groceries these days.