I always feel so much better after visiting Stalk-it's a light in the darkness, when things feel so…read moredark that you feel swallowed up by it. A cook, myself, I've been held prisoner in jobs that make one feel discouraged due to indifference and laxity. Eating here, taking in the pride of craft and respect for the clientele makes me realise that places -and people-do exist that truly care about about the customer and strive to make them forget their lives outside the comforting walls of this restaurant. We shared a couple of apps: a crispy-skin chicken leg, indeed crispy and as usual, perfectly cooked, as usual. there are few greater pleasures in life like chicken that is juicy and cooked with an expert hand. It came with excellent ricotta mashed potatoes so good my daughter-who normally refuses to eat mashed potato-had to be fended off with my fork so Dad could swipe a couple forkfuls! The dark, flavorful sauce complimented both the meat and the potatoes. We also got the charred Halloumi cheese with pork belly with sweet and sour grapes and a whiff of finely chopped sage, again having to fend off my daughter for my portion...I was detecting a trend here... For the main courses, my wife got the Black Cod with nicely browned fingerling potatoes and braised cabbage/asparagus. She rarely ate unbreaded fish until Stalk introduced her to exquisitely cooked and seasoned fish filets. My daughter got the mushroom and eggplant kofta with a superb cashew hummus and grilled pita that was cooked with love-grilled enough to get grill marks, but not so long as to cook the life out it-they were still soft and fluffy, with just enough crisp to make scooping the hummus practicable. I got, against my usual practice of eating through the menu (as much as possible during a recipe cycle) to get the Sweet Potato Cavatelli-this is one of those dishes that I could never get often enough. the pasta dishes here are unfailingly excellent, with little culinary surprises in every one-this one, for me, in a dish with sausage AND pork belly no less, the unifying surprise is the Balsamic black butter! It just made every bite taste,,,right, perfectly complimenting the dish and making a delightfully whole flavour profile that one would not, perhaps, expect at a first blush. Taken with the Almond Romesco, it gave a slightly sweet, acidic depth that woke and gratified my palate. Again, as a cook, I appreciate the care and consideration on display that a dish such as this displays. It makes me happy... Our desserts, sadly a harbinger of the meals' approaching end, left us with a nice parting glow-the Coconut Rice pudding-with a mango compote, ginger candied cashews and flashy cherry crisps was nice, light finisher, as was the, wait for it, English pea Mojito ice cream. This follows the Mad Scientist-esque genius of Stalk's ice creams. The unbridled exuberance on display with the ice cream flavours, always makes me lean towards the ice creams over many other fine and tempting desserts...this was no exception. The peas provided a subtle pea flavor, the chill mellowing the flavor we typically associate with peas, but not losing it, is worth a victory lap on its own. The zest of lime and a nicely chiffonaded mint layered on the finishing touches without overtaking the finish, a sign of the practiced hands at work. I also must make mention of the French Press coffee service, there is truly no better way to take your coffee than via a French Press, it is so very nice to indulge in this simple life pleasure outside of my own kitchen... I would be terribly remiss if I didn't give a shout out to the staff-from the exceedingly professional and courteous staff, to the bartender who was very engaging and free with her smiles all night, the professionals preparing our dinner, who deserve much credit for turning Chefs' vision into delicious and intruiging plates of food for all of us to enjoy, and finally to Chef Nicole, who is everywhere making sure everything is running as smooth as possible, yet taking the time to chat with the patrons whenever possible. Our trips to Stalk are almost a pilgrimage-a reminder that cooking can be a joy, and that striving for that goal of making the diner perhaps, through the care and excellence of the food and its preparation, make them forget the nonsense outside the walls of the restaurant for even just an hour or so. This a lofty and noble goal, and one, for this diner, is always met. I hope it is for you, as well

This is the best restaurant on the NH Seacoast. Outstanding food, ambiance, and service.read more

Great food, friendly staff and cool atmosphere. I got a sandwich and the bread was really…read moredelicious. Will definitely eat here again.

Fantastic food. Great spot. Specials are always worth it,…read moreeven if they sound odd- never dissapointed.

Great experience all around. We will definitely be back when we are in town again........read more

Went here for a birthday. Everything was stunning. Great chicken tenders. Very tasty. Chicken…read moreCaesar salad. Was very good. Scott and Marcy are very friendly and the service was fantastic. We've gone here multiple times and love it every time. They made a birthday dessert for my daughter with brownies and ice cream - it was fantastic. Very warm and inviting atmosphere.

You can feel the racism in this bar. We decided to stop in for one drink and we could not get out…read moreof there fast enough. Multiple older gentleman grilling us with nonsense questions, no matter what we said back or how much we made it clear we weren't interested they just kept going.

Food is good served hot. The bar is just that nothing special the service is ok. If the servers…read morehave regulars it can take awhile. The food is prepared as asked

Gary is a great guy The food is always fresh and hot !!…read more Haven't been in the bar part yet but everything else Is really good

Trash food and trash service. Do not come here. The food was so bad and the server was awful.read more

Beautiful interior and service was great. It was busy late afternoon midweek so clearly Dark Horse…read morehas fans. For me, the cocktails weren't complex/nuanced and the food lacked flavor and freshness. A Cuban sandwich should be served on crispy bread, not soggy and oily. The onion rings aren't homemade, which was too bad. The fried dough flatbread was unique but heavy. The four of us kept literally knocking elbows into each other because the space is small and cramped. Music was loud and country -- overall, Dark Horse is not for me.

Kate the bar manager was super friendly and welcoming. We had nachos, wings, and the Korean beef…read morespring rolls. Nachos slapped. Gooey cheese crunchy chips. I was too full by the time the wings arrived but husband approved. Will be back again when we are in the area

Super busy as it was homecoming weekend for UNH but service was fast and friendly. Food was fresh,…read morehot and delicious. They had an open table outside which we grabbed as it was a beautiful day but they did have plenty of seats inside as well. Walking distance from the University which was a plus. We will definitely be back.

Smaller, more informal sibling to Tuckaway Tavern with a smaller menu (burgers and chicken) and an…read moreupbeat vibe. Bar serving craft beers. Burger: I went with the Beast Mode, which comes with two patties, cheese, double bacon, "Hop sauce," crispy onions, pickles, and maybe more. Can't really specify temp, so the patties a bit dry, but well-seasoned and really good beef flavor. I liked the creamy, zingy sauce. But that bacon! Flavorwise, among the best bacon I've ever had. Texturewise, I really liked the thickness and pliability, but this came at the expense of some crispness. I'll take that trade but same may not. I also really liked the bun, which is a seeded briochy model that's less dense than what I've had previously at Tuckaway. Overall, very good burger. Gimme some juiciness and it's a great burger. Fries: They come standard with the burgers and chicken. A small order, but enough to get by and nicely done. Many fries options with various add-ons. You can also get onion strings, even though they're not on the menu. Shake: I went with chocolate. Not as fudgy as some I've had, but tasted very natural, with the milk flavor coming through, no shortage of chocolate, and a consistently that's thick but very drinkable. Good accompaniment to the burger. Chicken Tenders: I split a trio that came with fries and choice of sauce. These were huge and flattened, kinda like a chicken parm. Very crisp, well-seasoned, and juicy in spots, not-so-juicy in other spots. Good flavor on its own and in tandem with our hot honey (generous cup), dry rub (ditto), and both. Friendly staff throughout. Looking forward to coming back.

Another great evening at Catbird. Brought my in-laws to dinner and it was a perfect evening…read more Easy to reserve a table in line. So you can walk in and be seated. Plenty of street parking. Love the energy in the space and the staff are very friendly. Don't rush. Enjoy the experience from apps to dessert. It's worth it. They offer incredible options from vegetarian, chicken, beef and fish. All with an interesting twist of seasonings and accents to make your meal unique in a way. Note: if you want the chicken they cook it fresh so it takes time. So plan ahead. But you can't go wrong. We love the carrots and also tried the fried mushrooms. Our serves recommended the bean salad but no pressure. We ordered it and it was so yummy. A hit. The mushrooms were lightly breaded and just were not what I was expecting. Thankfully because they weee awesome.. The main courses hit it out of the park. My cod dish was so flavorful and if I had bread might have cleaned the sauce off my plate. Ha ha the Lima beans were and unexpected delight. Beef was cooked to ordered and sliced to make it easy to enjoy. Both in the group were very happy. The pasta dish was perfect. Of course I didn't have it so I just sharing the comments from my mother in-law. She love it. The night was perfect. And I just love that the owners also visit tables and serve as well. Molly stopped by and offered the dessert menu which we were "just going to look." Well we ordered it all and it was great. The Key Lime square was out of this world. On if my favorites. The chocolate dish was a hit and a perfect end to our meal experience. Stop on down to South Berwick and grab a seat at the bar, high tops or a table. You won't regret it.

Came to Catbird for a birthday dinner after seeing all the hype on Instagram. The space itself is…read morevery nice and cute, definitely a good vibe for a celebration. We started with the fried mushrooms, bone marrow, and kimchi fries. The fried mushrooms lived up to expectations, super flavorful and easily the highlight of the appetizers. The bone marrow was actually really delicious, but a bit awkward to eat, which kind of took away from the experience. The kimchi fries were honestly underwhelming. I was expecting actual kimchi, but it was more like kimchi powder. For entrées, we ordered the steak and the short ribs. The steak was really good and cooked well. The short ribs, however, had a little too much going on flavor-wise and didn't quite hit for me.