I visited Tuckerbox recently for a late afternoon meal, and overall, the experience was disappointing despite some strengths in the food itself. The good: The restaurant was clean, had a nice ambiance, and wasn't too loud -- a comfortable setting overall. I ordered the tenderloin kebab, which was quite good -- the meat was very tender and well-seasoned. Their hummus also stood out as flavorful and smooth. You can tell there's attention to quality in the kitchen. The not-so-good: Unfortunately, the service left a lot to be desired. From the moment we arrived, no one greeted our party -- no "hello," no "how are you," nothing. It's the small things like a simple greeting that say a lot about a place. The restaurant wasn't busy (we went around 4pm), but the service was still slow and disengaged. They checked on us only once during the meal. The portions were small-- far too small for the $40 per person we ended up spending. Honestly, I've had similar food in the Upper Valley for a much better price and with better service. Bottom line: Would I return if the service improved? Probably not. Would I recommend it to someone who values food over service? Also probably not -- unless they don't mind leaving still hungry. There's potential here, but for now, it feels overpriced and underwhelming. read more

Disappointed by my latest visit here. I'd like to point out that the food was delicious. But when we walked in we were barely acknowledged. The host picked up her phone midway through me giving my name for the takeout order and then proceeded to type away and made me repeat myself. She then told us our food wasn't ready and didn't actually check. It was ready, I'd called it in almost an hour prior. We then walked to the bar to check there for our food and again couldn't be given the time of day. The bartender looked annoyed that she had to help us and was rude. Get out to the car with the food to find that the portions were absurdly small. I got the Shepard salad and there was maybe 3/4 cup of food in the container. It just wasn't the experience I remembered from when I went years ago. If it was just up to the flavor of the food I'd give a 5 star. But service and portions need to be up to standard as well. Won't be going out of my way to come back again. read more

Made a reservation for 7pm Saturday night and had to wait another 25 minutes to sit for party of 3. Hostess was not friendly and looked unhappy. Food was mediocre at best. Overall the meats including chicken, beef and octopus were very dried. Dried to a point where they tasted like chalk. Some of the dishes came out so late and we were thinking that they left their meats in oven first too long and were overcooked? I have to say that we were very disappointed and wouldn't go back. Wines were so so. read more

Average at best. Was waiting at the reception for several minutes. Not one employee acknowledged my presence and a couple that came in way after were seated before me. Tried the grilled lamb and it had a sweet taste. Extremely small portions and overpriced. read more

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A new favorite, drove out to taste and the experience was well worth it. Food is outstanding, the service can't be beat and casual ambiance is superb! A must try restaurant, I will be back! read more

Yum!! Lunchtime on a Tuesday and the place is hopping! Food - delicious. Service - friendly and attentive. Ambience - warm, relaxing, interesting. I can't wait to come back! read more

Dinner was amazing. Service was excellent too. Personal touch of preparation of fish at your table. Thanks

Great place to eat, and they have a Mezza platter that you can take to go which I've brought home and had it be a great experience for me and my family read more

Highly recommended . Our first time. We will be back. We were staying in Hanover NH and looking for something different we hadn't been. Service was great - waiter explained many dishes - food - excellent - drinks too read more

Love the homemade hummus snd bread. Service is excellent. A must go to! Only one "bad" thing, the baklava is too small!!!! read more

Friendly staff. Aesthetically laid out and warmly lit dining area with large windows. The food, although quality, is not worth the expense from my perspective. My wife and I split a doner kabab, falafel, and small desert, and two beers. Total before taxes (over 10% in VT!) and tip was over $60. In Houston, a similar Turkish meal would cost less than $30-35. The beers - both from local breweries - were excellent. read more

Tuckerbox - Kabab - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White River Junction, Vermont

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How have I not reviewed a place I've been to 100 times? That's always beyond me. This is a consistent, nice, unique place for the Upper Valley. The food is always very good. I especially like the zucchini fritters (not gluten free) and the mixed grill, which is gluten free and dairy free and gives you a giant sample of everything. Their babaganush is really good and unique. Huge drink menu, some desserts, well marked for food allergies too. The staff is always great and I love the decor. We have been twice during covid. They still have tables outside, well spaced (a few heat lamps) and the set up has gotten prettier. Inside has plexiglass between the tables. There's antibacterial on every table. And because the town is empty, parking is easy! read more

Second time here and todays meal was excellent. We started w the octopus app that was so tender and flavorful. I wish I had double the portion. We had the chicken kabobs that came w rice. They were seasoned well and also excellent. We then shared Lamb Güveç (Kuzulu) Tender pieces of grilled marinated lamb with tomato, mushroom, onion, pepper, eggplant. Again delicious. Portions are not large so getting 2 plates and sharing seemed ideal. I did try a white wine flight. It was on the pricey side ($17) but nice to try. Dessert: Tahini & Helva Brownie dark chocolate brownie stuffed with turkish helva, finished with a marbling of tahini and baked to perfection. served with crème fraîche. Very dense and delicious. We had such a lovely time here. I will be coming back read more

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This place is one of the best places in the upper valley for one reason: the dessert menu. Coming from a big city, I've had my fair share amazing Turkish food. The appetizer and lamb kebab was good, not amazing. The desserts are what changed my mind. The Kunefe was the perfect mixture of sweet, gooey, and crunchy (with the pistachios). The baklava impressively had two well-balanced layers: one softer softer soaked in sweet glaze and another crispier layer on top. The desserts were incredible and are a must. However, there are some things that made me consider a 4-rating. The price of the appetizers and entrees relative to the quantity are a little two much: $10 for two small Pachanga Borek and $24 for 5 pieces of lamb. We were hungry around 5 hrs after an $105 meal. I've definitely had food of better quality and price in the big city. Overall: Fast and attentive service, amazing desserts, and amazing vibe to the indoor space. Will definitely be returning. Tip: Be sure to make a reservation before you go to secure a spot and avoid the wait! read more

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24 Oct 19: came here after visiting some waterfalls in Green Mountains National forest. We ordered the small meme platter , the spice roasted chicken salad , the dorner beef and lamb salad , a beef pastrma side and the baklava. The chicken is very tasty and the dorner is well done. read more

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While the ambiance was lively and the service good, when it came to the food, what a disappointment. The eggplant/lamb dish I ordered was meager in its portion, scarce in lamb (two pieces), and so boiling hot it took 30 minutes to cool. The red lentil soup was void of any anticipated flavors and therefore, unremarkable. I left hungry and am unlikely to drive the hour from my town to come back. read more

Decent ambiance. Food flavorful but very expensive for portion size. Waitress told us we had more than enough food when I was asking about another entre. Unsolicited advice from waitress/waiters is annoying. Choose somewhere else and come away satisfied. Skip Tuckerbox. read more

Horrible experience. Waiter was way too laidback and did not demonstrate any knowledge of Turkish cuisine. Show some enthusiasm! I don't see how this restaurant has built up a following . Plates were not clean when served to us. Food was relatively unseasoned. Appetizer portions were small and entrees were small. Do not recommend. read more

Super great and the food is tasty. The service was very nice. Please go to this place. Super great. read more

High ceilings warm ambiance with great light tones. Food is excellent, very fresh food. Grew up near White River and lived all over the country, best lamb I've ever had. Great service, everyone is working hard. read more

Loved this place! You know what made it even more special? The chef and staff agreed to stayed open a bit later just for us. They knew that we had just arrived nearby and and with all restaurants and stores closing soon - they graciously agreed to welcome and feed us. And so thrilled they did. We ate like royalty and everything was delicious. The freshness, the flavors and the service are a winning combination for us. We had the loveliest server - Dev - not sure perhaps Tev. He was magnificent. We can't wait to return. Thank you! read more

Tuckerbox - Delicious cocktail! The Sultana. Yum - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White River Junction, Vermont

A group of 9 of us were going to dinner & last minute our plans changed. Tuckerbox graciously seated us in the beginning of a busy night. They'd told us ahead of time that they'd need the table in 90 minutes. We were happy with that! The food, service & ambience were all top notch. Our party shared 2 Meze Platters. The Babaganoush & Hummus were delicious, as well as the bread. We also ordered one of each of the hot appetizers. They were all delicious. The Istanbul Salad was really tasty & pretty as well. Some of our party ordered Kebobs & other dishes. Everyone was happy & every bite was eaten. The decor is comfortable & colorful. Parking is convenient. Our waiter was very helpful & pleasant. I highly recommend this establishment. read more

Tuckerbox - Beautiful lighting - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White River Junction, Vermont

Wow, this place was phenomenal! It was very busy at lunch on Saturday, but we were seated with no problem. My husband and I shared a bottle of Turkish wine, small meze platter, Turkish red lentil soup, spice roasted chicken wrap...and for dessert, the kunefe, which you must try! Granted, the dessert takes 15 minutes to make and bake, but if you have a sweet tooth, you're going to LOVE it! The restaurant could have probably used an additional hostess and server(s) in order to provide slightly better customer service. We were not in a hurry and our waiter Obediah had great recommendations when we asked. The restaurant is in a cute, old historic town so if you have some extra time, plan to walk around! read more

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The interior is beautiful and the staff was great. Obie was our server and he was super attentive. The flavors were delicious. We got the mezze plate for two which is a dollop of 4 tasty dips. Two stuffed grape leaves and a puffy lavash bread. Not gonna lie-I licked the plate clean. It was $15. Then we got two Guvec for dinner. They came sizzling hot in earthenware. Served with a small dish of rice. The servings were small for $22-24 entrees. We asked for more rice since there was plenty of delicious sauce to eat and we were charged $3 for an additional small dish of rice. My partner got a coffee which was $5. And I got a special non alcoholic lemonade $6. It was an interesting meal but felt it should have cost $75. Not $100. read more

I have mixed feelings about this place. While I'm so glad that a Turkish restaurant exists in the Upper Valley, the dinner I had here was just okay. Maybe I came in with expectations that were too high? Our crispy phyllo cheese rolls were tasty but not anything revolutionary. We've had better renditions of this at other Mediterranean restaurants. The grilled octopus was tender and seasoned perfectly, but the piece of octopus was tiny. My husband and I actually thought they had forgotten the octopus at first until we found the piece, about the size of my pinky, hidden in the middle of some veggies. I eat a lot of octopus when traveling, so this shocked me. What happened to the rest of my octopus tentacle? Finally we got the beyti kebab, which I've never had before. It was tasty but again, didn't stand out. I would eat it again if it was placed in front of me, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. The only thing we got that we would come back for was the kunefe. It was a delicious interplay of unexpected flavors and textures, and I didn't want it to end. Prices were high for the amount of food we received. My husband and I spent about $30 per person and left still a little hungry. I do want to shout out our waitress, who was very sweet and excellent at her job. We also loved sitting outside on their patio, although our table was on an incline on the street and not the most comfortable. My husband's verdict was that he doesn't feel the need to come back again, whereas I would give it another shot. Given how limited the options are in this area, I imagine we'll still be back. read more

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I'm so glad this place has been able to stick around! I visit family in the area periodically and Tuckerbox is always a delicious option, especially as a vegetarian. read more

The family was not unanimous on this rating. We had two fives and two fours, but I am writing it and was a 5 vote so got to pick. This is a really good, authentic, Turkish restaurant. We got 3 appetizers--baba ganouch, hummus and zucchini fritters. The fritters were a bit bland but still tasty. Hummus and baba great. Serving size was a little small. We also got fresh made lavash bread--right out of the oven! Shis kabab was delicious and complemented by pickled cabbage and sumac flavored onions. Daughter got kofte roll that came with some fresh yogurt. Son got one of the Turkish earthenware dishes. Definitely will come back if we visit white River junction again! Oh, sister forgot, we got two drinks that were to die for! Both gin based (garden gimlet and dragon's bane) read more

Tuckerbox - Shish kabob - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White River Junction, Vermont

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A friend and I visited Tuckerbox for lunch and were seated outdoors to enjoy the beautiful weather. I ordered the Pastrima and eggs. What a delicious treat! The pastrima was full of flavor and I know I'll be craving it again. The eggs were perfectly prepared and served with crisp cubes of well seasoned potatoes which yielded a soft fluffy interior. Just a perfect dish! My friend ordered the spice roasted chicken sandwich and offered me a bite. Moist chicken with a cumin kick as memory serves. He was very pleased with his meal and I thought it was quite tasty too. Service was attentive, professional and gauged to match our dining pace. My only regret was we were unable to return for dinner and sample more of the menu! Our visit to Tuckerbox was the culinary highlight of our visit to Vermont. read more

Wonderful food and atmosphere. We sat at the bar because the tables were full. The bartender was very friendly and attentive. Food was delicious. Best meal I've had at a restaurant in a very long time. read more

We went to Tuckerbox last night for the first time. We were disappointed. First, we were seated at a table across from the bar that had a strip of white spotlights above that shined in our faces. If you fingers request a table in the back room which has a much better ambiance. The mezza platter was just ok. The portion size is supposed to be for 4 people and was literally barely enough for 2. There were 4 grape leaves but the dish cake with maybe 2 spoonfuls of each of the dips. When we saw this we ordered an extra side of hummus which was also a very small portion for what they charged, $12! The rice portion served with the meals was also tiny! Rice is so inexpensive to make so I'm not sure why they would serve so little. I ordered a this nice saucy bowl dish with swordfish which was tasty but didn't have very much swordfish in it. I had to look for the few small pieces. Definitely order the skewers if you are having to get your serving of protein in when you go here. The lentil soup was delicious and served hot. Not sure I would go back... read more

Delightful! I have spent many summers in turkey and I enjoy the food. As a vegan too it's nice to find a place that does some of the traditional dishes vegan (like dips, even a veggie breakfast plate that is very filling). Nice selection of Turkish wine too which of course is hard to come by. The sparkling wine I particularly enjoyed- very dry as I like it. Be sure to call ahead on weekends or really whenever as they can get quite crowded. Really enjoyed- also has a patio/sidewalk dining area and you can bring your pup. read more

Tuckerbox - Enjoying perfect patio weather w my pup and a glass of Turkish wine! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White River Junction, Vermont

As a genuine lover of Mediterranean food, I can't believe I almost left vermont without trying this place! Everything was top notch. The food and drinks came out Lightning fast, during their dinner rush might I add. I forgot our server's name, but he was attentive and very good at his job. If you are ever in white river junction you NEED to try this place. You won't regret it. read more

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Already loved the decor when we walked in. The food was delicious and the staff very welcoming and attentive. We shared the meze and the mixed grill which gave us the opportunity to sample different meats. Rounded up dinner with some Turkish tea, espresso and almond pudding. Definitely a keeper for my list! read more

Tuckerbox - Cute deco - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White River Junction, Vermont

Went there for dinner with the family. Great, fast service. The food is very tasty, both appetizers, main, and desserts. All were good, and the place/atmosphere was calming as well. Highly recommended. read more

Best middle eastern food in the Upper Valley. They have so many different types of kabobs, it's amazing. Make sure to start out with the meze platter so you can try all of the sauces - my personal favorite is the turkish salsa. The fresh homemade lavash bread is sooo good with the nigela seeds. If it's your first time get the mixed grill kebab so you can try a variety of them! Inside you feel like you're in a new place with all the decorations. There's a coffee shop in the back too! For COVID there are beautiful glass barriers with intricate designs between the spaced-out tables. I can't wait to come back and eat more kabobs and turkish salsa!!! read more

Pretty solid choice for a meal in an area with few great options. Good stop when traveling back from skiing or any trip up North.

Great lunch! Highly recommend the messenger plate. Wish that some of the dinner items were available for lunch but all in all, great food and service. read more

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We had an incredible breakfast here. There were tons of options for traditional breakfast comfort food with a Mediterranean twist. I don't even know what the spices were but the menemen was delicious. The decor was also warm and well planned. The service may have been the best part; our waitress was fantastic and very accommodating. I can't wait to come back again for dinner or breakfast again. read more

Tuckerbox - Vegan menemen with side of berries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White River Junction, Vermont

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Excellent find and a delicious cocktail. Highly recommend sharing a few appetizers and also ordering A guvec of your preference.

Delicious and healthy with dine-in options. WRJ is coming back strong from this pandemic, with Tuckerbox leading the way! Well worth the drive. read more

Tuckerbox - Turkish Baklava & Pistachio latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White River Junction, Vermont