List of positives but some negatives to be aware of for sure. Older sleepy crowd, not the more lively mixed crowd I was used to seeing 10-15 years ago, mostly retirees. Drinks are usually pretty good, beer options are on the bitter side. Menu has some really confusing weird and unnecessarily overpriced items like a Mac and cheese that comes in a pumpkin special for 50$ some other dinner options could run you 30 to 40$. For my money the fried green tomatoes blt is the best option and value, not on the menu for dinner but they will still make it. Flat bread pizza you could break a tooth on. Outdoor seating is nice. Forc Sunday brunch or mothers day this is a good option in town. read more

The Waterhouse - New American Near Me - Peterborough, New Hampshire

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The menu and food quality of Sunday brunch were extremely disappointing. We had dined there in the past and found it to be very good. This time the menu was very limited and even then they did not have everything on the menu and it was not cooked as requested. The French fries were over salted and the eggs were over cooked. The service was extremely slow though friendly. It was not the same restaurant!! read more

Food was delicious. Staff are attentive and prices very reasonable. The ambiance is quite unique!

It took an hour just for a shrimp skewer that wasn't even that good and staff was rude

The ambiance is still amazing. When it takes 3 hours to have dinner because the service is so slow and then the food isn't spectacular it's not worth it. Unfortunately not my favorite anymore. read more

Service was great! The menu for NYE was very limited with nothing for a vegetarian except for a small side salad that cost $18 The bill came and i think they got the wrong table - very overpriced!!!!! Yet elegant read more

Everything is ALWAYS good at Waterhouse. When we go, we love to sit at the bar and their drinks are AMAZING. We also get take out a lot and their food is delicious and we're never disappointed. Love how they have lots of gluten free options for the gluten free members of our family too. Service is top notch! read more

Good food, service and atmosphere. Pricing can be a bit high, but you get what you pay for.

Very friendly service, delicious food, a streamside table. It was just what we needed!

The turkey club was very large but very good. Their cranberry aioli was unique and so delicious. I definitely only ate one half and was full. Their fries and fresh and cut thick. They tasted great too. The prices really weren't bad for the amount of food they give. The ambiance is fine. Nothing to rave about or particularly interesting. Either way, I'd certainly eat here again. read more

The Waterhouse - Turkey club - New American Near Me - Peterborough, New Hampshire

The food and service are wonderful. I highly recommend giving this place a try. The patio on the river is beautiful and quiet.

Beautiful restaurant along the river. Delightful staff and great beef stew. So clean and nicely appointed. read more

Came up for the weekend to ski in crotched mountain. We decided to stay in Peterborough and we are so glad we did! This restaurant is situated in the cutest little strip, there's a pub and a brewery nearby. We came for dinner on a Sunday night and seems like everything closes by 8pm, we had a 730 reservation which we kind of felt bad but the service was amazing! We did not feel rushed at all and our server was extremely accommodating. For appetizers we tried the soup and the fried zucchini which we were so hungry I didn't even get a picture! Everything was delicious, the soup which was mushroom and onions was actually very flavorful and creamy. I personally am not a fan of onions but this soup was amazing. For entres we got the wagyu steak which is served with Brussels sprouts or vegetables. I'm vegetarian but my hubby and my brother in law raved about the raspberry glaze over the steak. Literally they could not stop talking about how good of a compliment it was to the dish. The steaks were cooked perfectly medium. The eggplant was so good! It's served with a tomato and pesto sauce and I finished the entire dish in such a small amount of time. The Brussels sprouts were delicious of course, I think I really liked that they were crunchy and not overly saucy. Now the fried green tomatoes were delicious and crunchy, not overly oily. And they were served with an aioli sauce that was so good! I can't say enough about what a good experience we had at this restaurant. If you're in the area, I suggest you try it out! read more

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I ordered a coconut cake and a crème brûlée. The coconut cake was $14 for just a thin slice. And the crème brûlée was a tiny HALF cup for $11. I was incredibly disappointed with the size of the crème brûlée the flavor for the crème brûlée was good. But the coconut cake was pretty bland and dry. The frosting was too sweet in my opinion. The hostess was very quick and friendly. read more

The Waterhouse - Crème brûlée - New American Near Me - Peterborough, New Hampshire

I had a beautiful lunch in this uniquely placed restaurant. The staff were pleasant. Worth the ride from wherever you are. Nestled in a cute little plaza. read more

Cute restaurant on the river in Peterborough. This is one of the few, higher-end restaurants for many miles and doesn't disappoint. There is ample outdoor seating with lovely views. If you plan to sit indoors, ask be seated at the window - staff are extremely kind and accommodating. Unfortunately, indoors is extremely loud (likely due to the metal ceiling and lack of anything to absorb the sound), but it's a sweet space nonetheless. The restaurant could do with another waiter or two; service is a bit slow on busy nights, but not for lack of trying. Staff are simply shorthanded. The food is good - a few pasta, fish, and meat dishes. I highly recommend the burger, made with local organic meat. Try it with mushrooms, sautéed onions, and cheddar... You won't be disappointed. Also recommend making a reservation for early in the evening or on the later end so you can skip the crowd. read more

If you're looking for small overpriced plates and slow service - but outdoor dining, then this is your place. Years ago, the Aqua Bistro opened in this location. They had fantastic, thin crust pizzas, great atmosphere, fast service, great drinks and good prices! When new owners bought it, we were all a little worried, but they kept to the formula for a little while. We were hopeful. But then, I went there a few years ago and things had changed. We were very disappointed with the food and the service. Our favorite pig and fig had become a ghost of its past self -small, thick crusted and somehow more expensive. I stayed away a few years and went back again this spring. Again, very disappointed. Maybe they just don't have enough wait staff for the size of the restaurant? If you go, plan on spending 20 minutes before you get a drink and then 45 minutes after you order before you get food. I was finally prompted to write because I went tonight with family, and ordered the Wagyu tacos, they sounded promising. After waiting for a very long time, they finally arrived. The Wagyu was so overcooked that it could've been low-grade ground beef from Shaws. I don't even know if the corn tortillas were cooked, they certainly weren't fried - maybe heated on a grill? I went to California burrito a week ago and watched them cook the corn tortillas in front of me, I wish the chef at Waterhouse had an internship there. To summarize, overpriced, slow service, substandard food... and a river that has dried out because of a drought. I kind of wonder how they stay open on that beautiful piece of real estate. Must be some big financial backers there because they're not bringing enough money based on their food or service. PS please notice that the positive reviews are from people from out of town who come in and are wowed the location. Those of us who've been around for a while know what this place could be. Do better Waterhouse! read more

What a wonderful setting. We entered at 1 PM and we're ushered in after a 15-minute wait to one of the water tables in the middle of the garden. The water flowing provided a relaxing and comfortable setting. Due to the pandemic, the tables are arranged more than the 6 feet in the Governor's Executive Order, making it even more comfortable and safer. I watched the staff clean and sanitize the tables before guests were seated, adding to the safe feeling. For starters, we had a honeydew cocktail and a superb Clown Shoes Double IPA, sourced from Boston. Still local and I loved it. We ordered a lamb burger and a salad with salmon. Both were superb. Despite the pandemic, this place hasn't lost its upscale yet casual ambiance. Loved the visit and we will return. read more

The Waterhouse - Gooooorrgeous outside seating - New American Near Me - Peterborough, New Hampshire

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Gorgeous view out by the water, excellent service, and a fabulous menu. We had such a nice lunch, we can't wait to go back!! (Get the Kobe tacos!!) read more

I've been going to Waterhouse for years, so I have history. The location is stunning, especially the tables outside next to the river in the Summer and Fall. Service has always been spotty -- sometimes excellent, sometimes forgetful. Prices have always been on the high side, but not outrageous. The issue I have is with the food. Yes, it's always at least pretty good. But frankly, these days with consistently excellent food in many places, -- Pearl just down the street and Greenleaf 20 minutes away in Milford -- pretty good and quite expensive just doesn't cut it. Waterhouse is just not a creative foodie destination. Sure, the burgers are dependable and the flatbreads are too. Three ok fish tacos for $21. But there's an overall blandness, a lack of seasoning. Everything needs a jolt of flavor forward. Perhaps that's because Waterhouse tends to cater to the older generation of moneyed Peterborough, with a generous helping of River Mead, the local retirement village, thrown in; folks who want what they dined on in the good old days. Parker rolls, indeed. Too easy there Chef. Spice it up! read more

Wonderful location sitting on the edge of a pretty river, great deck overlooking the river, and a really nice ambiance inside as well. The food was excellent, we had the trout and flatbread, great choices of wine and beer, and the dessert was outstanding. And maybe the best part was the service, the waitress was really pleasant, attentive, prompt, sharp, and anticipated our needs, without being too present. Highly recommend. read more

Great spot we ran into.!! One word, Jesse the bartender!! Most amazing bartender and very friendly. Will make you whatever you need/want!! read more

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We found this place unexpectedly and I'm really glad we did! The food was great! we were able to eat outside on a nice sunny day, and the waitress was really nice and attentive. We definitely plan on going back! read more

I've been here many times and find excuses to make my way there repeatedly (which is no where near where I live). During my latest visit, I had the Mushroom soup and Fried Green Tomato BLT for lunch. First, the Mushroom soup - do yourself a favor and get it. It might be the best soup I've ever had. I wish they sold it by the bucket. This was my first time with the BLT and it was delicious. I'll definitely order it again. It came with fries which were cooked perfectly - SO good! I mention this because only a few weeks earlier I was in NYC and had brunch at a high end restaurant by a famous named chef (who I won't) and the fries tasted as good as ones from the frozen bag in my freezer. It was nice that Waterhouse could get this so right. I needed to leave at a certain time for a scheduled engagement and the service was impeccable. I wish I could remember the lady's name, but it could be said about all servers and house staff. During all visits, everyone has always been friendly and professional making every experience great. (One of the reasons, besides the food, I keep coming back.) Lastly, I tend to visit during quieter times, but can see how it could be loud. I read a review where someone knocked the atmosphere completely. Perhaps they prefer more of a sports bar. I would describe this restaurant as understated elegance. So, it's lovely without being stuffy at all. And it's always nice watching the flowing water from the brook just outside. read more

So, we made a reservation online not knowing that dinner wasn't served until 500pm. Our reservation was at 430pm so we had to dip cocktails and eat "small" food until 5. Not a big deal, but we would've made other arrangements had they notified us on the reservation. My food was pretty bad. I got the fish and chips. The fish was over-fried and the French fries were tiny and burnt. Almost like they dumped the ass end of the French fry bag that has all the bits and ends into my serving. I'll live. The other meals were very tasty as I was forced to eat from their plates. The filet mignon was seasoned perfectly and the Fig and Pig flat bread was tasty. The beer list isn't very impressive, but the wine list is. Overpriced, but HUGE. My guess is the yuppie community that comes to the area on some retreat doesn't mind the expense. The waitress was slow. Very slow. It's tough nowadays to lambaste a restaurant over staffing, but she was super slow with few customers. We waited a good twenty minutes or so for the bill. The real charm is its location. It's right by this running canal. It truly is a perfect date night. Just stick to the wine and apps read more

This is a solid, consistently good, friendly, and COVID safe place to eat, brunch or dinner. They practice social distancing inside the restaurant, and everyone wears masks. We've been a few times this year and enjoyed the food, drinks, and friendly service every time. There are good parking options nearby, in lots and on the streets. And there are plenty of other things to do in town (shops, etc), so you if you're driving in from out of town, the trip can definitely be worth your while. Every time we've gone this year, I tried the soup of the day, and every time it was delicious! The food menu is not huge, but it's big enough to have options for everyone, and between me and my husband, there's nothing we haven't liked (or loved)! They have a fun drink menu, too, with creative and very friendly bartenders that can surely whip up something extra creative for you if you're in the mood! Highly recommend this place if you're in the area (or looking for a place to plan a day trip around!). read more

The Waterhouse - Caprese Omelette - New American Near Me - Peterborough, New Hampshire

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We had a lovely lunch out on the patio by the river. Our server Tyler was great and the food was delicious, especially the Kobe tacos and Thai flatbread. Highly recommended and can't wait to go back! read more

I just returned from yet another exceptional meal with my friend, Dick, and his daughter and husband. we sat in the "igloo" and were served by Brianna. She is an exceptional server in every way. Her gracious manner and beautiful smile makes us all feel so welcome. Thank you, Brianna. I hope to see you again soon. Dorothy Graham and Dick Chamberlain read more

Excellent service that went above and beyond to make us comfortable, very attentive, great atmosphere and delicious, generous portions! read more

The Waterhouse - Fish and chips. Bloody Mary. Breakfast burger. - New American Near Me - Peterborough, New Hampshire

We stumbled upon the Waterhouse when Harlows was only doing curbside. This is a exquisite restaurant with a subpar hostess. We asked to sit waterside and were refused because "there was a reservation". We enjoyed out lunch and drinks. No one ever came for the reserved table. BLT on brioche was amazing. Meatloaf sandwich was lackluster without the ketchup and spicy relish. Red Pepper bisque was amazing Beautiful location. Great service. Hostess could use some training on an exquisite selfless experience read more

The Waterhouse - Espresso martinis with choco glazed donut hole - New American Near Me - Peterborough, New Hampshire

Honestly, horrible all around unless you were born in the early 1900's. The ambience was horrible, extremely echo-y and ridiculously bright. Its like eating in an interrogation room- quite the waste of what could be a beautiful restaurant. The food was overpriced for the most basic and bland options which seem to cater to only one demographic; the elderly. After having one of the unassuming flatbreads as a starter, i went with what i was considering the safe route and got the fish tacos while my boyfriend got the seasonal watermelon salad. the fish tacos: slathered with an avocado aioli which literally consisted of only avocado, mayo and 3x the amount of lime juice it should of had. The fish, tasted as if they were seasoned with only pepper. The pickled onion on top was not even broken up- it was just a large slice on top (this was not intended as some small shreds were also on the taco) Watermelon salad; seemed to have been flavored with the reminisce of past orders cooked on the grill resulting in a rather unpleasant soggy watermelon experience. Overall- i am glad we had a gift card and did not have to pay our own hard earned money for this. read more

Deeply disappointed with our recent visit. We made our reservation just a couple hours ahead and were seated for dinner at a hightop in the bar area. Horrible ambiance. Crowded. Too loud for pleasant conversation. Our view was of the parking lot, cars immediately outside the plate glass. We decided not to spend much dinner money on this loud, uncomfortable, ugly experience, so ordered only flatbreads. The flatbreads were just ok, seriously overpriced. Crust needed more bake time. Mine was drizzled with honey that flowed off the serving board and onto the tabletop when the server put the board down, so it was difficult to eat without dragging my shirtsleeve through honey. After waiting several minutes for a water refill, I had to step to the bar to get water. This was laughably bad as our first nice dinner out after a year of chemo and radiation. Not at all like our happy visits of years ago. When customers call for reservations, warn them if they will need to be seated in the bar, so customers have the option of declining. read more

First time here absolutely not the last, may be one of my favorites now. If your looking for delicious food and drinks this is your place! Our waitress was kind and attentive We spent our evening on the patio near the river. On the way home we couldn't help but rave about the FOOD! Sooo tasty! read more

The Waterhouse has always been hit or missed with the food. Sometimes the food is on point, and then there are times the food is so overcooked it is awful. My last visit to the Waterhouse will be my last because the food was so overcooked and the service was subpar. I ordered the Prime Rib, which they advise as one of their specialties. I ask for rare but would accept med rare or even medium. The prime rib that came out was well well done, the meat was grey, and it was so overcooked. When I told the server it was overcooked, she said you did not cut into the meat, so how do you know. So to make the server happy, I cut into the meat, and yep, it was dry and overcooked. About 10 minutes later, the server came back and said the piece of prime rib. I was given the rarest piece of meat on the roast. What the heck? Why even ask what temperature you want if you can not accommodate the request. But more importantly of you know the temperature that was requested was not available, why did you not try to stear me in another direction. Dinner with friends was very uncomfortable because I was the only one not eating. The rest of my party enjoyed their meals. The server said she spoke with the manager and they were sorry but the manager never came out to acknowledge a mistake was made. Who knows, maybe the server was just trying to blow smoke up my ass, but if a manager was on duty, they are piss pore and do not care about their customers. read more

Held the PERFECT lunch for a family reunion! The preparation/reservation caused the organizer a little anxiety, but Waterhouse staff helped thru it all. Had a private room that set the tone for the event - seating arranged for conversation and celebration. Food, beverages and service were EXCELLENT! Every family member raved about the entire day - and we created some great memorable moments! Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

We've eaten here a dozen times. The food is always good and it's always difficult to decide what to have from the vast menu. Recently though, we had the calamari and the scallops and both were much TOO SALTY. The beef tenderloin risotto was exceptional as was the lobster wontons! The service was great! I think if I owned a restaurant called Waterhouse where a main drawer is a view of the rolling river I would probably have my staff clean off all the cobwebs from the windows on a daily basis...? All in all, it's a great place to dine and I'm sure we'll go back. read more

Wonderful ambiance inside dining and patio by brook. food was exceptional, service good to great,

Food was delicious. Service started out slow but picked up once we ordered. Would recommend to anyone. Menu offered nice variety and everything we tried was great read more

Taking the advice of friends who live in Peterborough, my wife and I chose to celebrate my birthday with dinner at The Waterhouse. The ambience was nice and pleasant. We were promptly seated and a server took our order for pre-dinner drinks, an Italian Prosecco Rose infused with an elderberry Saint Germaine liqueur for my wife and a mocktail with ginger beer for me, a starter, calamari with fried zucchini., and entrees. The drinks were attractive but not memorable; Unfortunately, the kitchen sent our starter at the same time our drinks arrived. After a very lengthy pause, our entrees, pan seared scallops with creamy polenta and seasonal vegetables for my wife and duck breast with different seasonal vegetables and wild rice topped with a dark cherry reduction, arrived.. One scallop was prepared appropriately; the other three scallops were overcooked. The duck breast was not particularly flavorful and the wild rice was ice cold, like it had been lifted directly from a refrigerator. When I complained to the server about the state of the wild rice, she immediately assured us that we would not be charged for that entree and offered us complimentary desserts. The desserts were average at best. It was clear to us that the flawed meals were the fault of the kitchen. The food was boring, lackluster, and uninspired. Maybe The Waterhouse needs a new chef! read more

Fantastic food, awesome ambience and unbeatable location by the river. The waitresses are super friendly. One of the best restaurant experience we had. read more

The Waterhouse - Eggplant rollatini - New American Near Me - Peterborough, New Hampshire

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