The limited two seatings makes you feel like you're having an intimate dinner with the chef. And…read morethe food is literally out of this world amazing. Would highly recommend you try this before they close I'm praying they open in a different site.

Go to restaurant for pizza. Coming from NY it's very difficult to find good pizza in NH. Otto's…read moreis not NY pizza (the very best) but is better than anything around the area & large variety to choose from.

These folks are really nice. Great local spot with good food and a chill vibe. Food was tasty and…read morenice draft selections.

Just got back into town and stopped in for something different and a cold drink around 3:20 in the…read moreafternoon. The parking lot was only about a quarter full, so it definitely wasn't busy. We were told to take any table since they were all clean. As the server handed us menus, she noticed the table actually wasn't clean, apologized, and wiped it down. No problem--things happen. Unfortunately, from that point on we were completely ignored. For more than 15 minutes no one came to our table, even though servers walked nearby several times. Meanwhile, people who came in after us were getting drinks and placing orders. Rather than make a scene, we simply left. If the place had been busy or short-staffed we would understand, but that didn't appear to be the case. Being ignored like that is unacceptable. Hopefully this was just a fluke and not the new norm.

Visiting my sister, she took me here to help me (celebrate?) (commemorate?) (mourn?) (come to grips…read morewith?) my 65th birthday. Located in an historic storefront and waterfront building, the Sea Dog has a classic seacoast vibe. Part of a New England chain I would love to further explore, this location is considered a "go to" for lunch or drinks. I am told the outside dining area is awesome. It was cold and snow-covered, so I could only look out the windows. Naturally, I got a burger and fries, which was phenomenal. The service was quick and friendly. Since it was my sister's treat, I didn't notice the prices. I MUST return when the weather is nice, so we can dine outside!

We tried Sea Dog with some friends for a lunch and had a good time. Pleasant hostess and waitress…read moreand comfortable dining room, there is a nice option for outdoor seating with a view of the river when weather cooperates. The menu is standard pub fare, and about what we expected. Friends enjoyed their meal, sandwiches and burgers were nice. I tried a french onion soup which was really average, as well as the bar pretzel (which turned out to be pretzel bites). I felt nothing exceeded my expectations. That said, overall a good choice when in Exeter.

Good food, drinks & friendly service. Very busy bar with a good vibe. Very welcoming.read more

Stopped in with my 7 year old grandson for a quick dinner. All of the staff were very friendly…read more Lots of seating at the bar or high & low tables. Very family friendly. Teddy had a hot dog & fries off the kids menu with a lemonade. He ate it all. There are about 12 beers on tap. I was happy to have a Maine Beer Co. Lunch. The quesadilla I chose was delicious-it came with sour cream & salsa on the side. No complaints. Plenty of parking in the shared lot. So glad my daughter recommended Tailgate Tavern. Would not hesitate to return.

We dined at Epoch many years ago, and found the experience to be unremarkable. We noticed that it…read morewas relaunched as Epoch Gastropub in the last year or so, and decided to give it a shot. Overall we had an enjoyable meal. They have a really nice outdoor patio which we hoped to enjoy, but it seems to be raining every weekend this summer, and so we had to sit inside. It was a Friday night, and the dining room was not very busy. Hostess and our server were incredibly friendly and made sure we were comfortable (there were some very cold AC vents near our table). We started with a fried cauliflower appetizer, which was good. Certainly not the best I've enjoyed, but tasty. Portion size was enough for a party of 4 or more! The cauliflower was a tempura batter style with a general gao's like sweet/sour sauce. It was served piping hot! Lobster roll was massive, cold mayo style and served with fried shallots, rather than onion rings. A nice twist and something I've never had before. Unfortunately, the fries served with this dish were limp. I'm pretty fussy about my fries and I just don't understand why some restaurants don't fry them to order. If you don't, you end up with luke warm, soggy fries that honestly are not worth eating. For me, that ruins the entire dish and I have to wonder what the kitchen is thinking sending out coldish limp fries. Another entree we tried were the Gnocchi with wild mushrooms. This was a nice dish and the gnocchi were light and fluffy, with plenty of mushrooms. A nice plate overall. We finished dinner with an orange granita dessert which came with plenty of carmelized orange peels on top, one of my favorites! In fact, I enjoyed the candied orange more than the Granita itself! Exeter is really having a moment with a number of great dining options. With just a tad more attention to the dishes, I think in time Epoch could be among those option restaurants. Give them a try

Great, clean, crisp decor in an historic Inn. We had a wonderful time with a variety of menu…read moreofferings and perfect service.

Great food, service, and beer. Staff were friendly and helpful. Good variety of drafts. Food was…read moreupscale pub fare with serious flavors.

This visit wasn't as good as past visits. No music, $250 charge (new) to sit at a firepit. They…read morewere both going full speed with no one sitting at them the entire time we were there except the family members of one of the workers. It was a holiday weekend and dead both inside and out. Also, the menu has been reduced by a lot. Servers were really nice but one could tell it was an off night for everyone. Hope this doesn't continue. We were told there's new ownership so hoping this is not a bad sign.

Service at the bar was fantastic! Zoe truly made the experience enjoyable. Would go back in a…read moreheartbeat.

2ND TIME TERRIBLE. For the 2nd time in a row, service was ridiculously slow. Over 30 minute wait…read morefor food when the restaurant was only 10% occupied. Excuse we were given: cooks are on break, only 1 cook left in the kitchen. WHERE IS THE MANAGEMENT IN THIS RESTAURANT? The people sitting next to us got up and said never again! Perhaps this is why the place was essentially empty. Our previous visit, the waitress took our order and we never saw her again. We waited over 30 minutes to get our check. I can also say with certainty "Never again". Never in Exeter again.

First time visiting this charming place on a special event for an organization devoted to pilots…read more We had a superb lunch. Really so. I had a wonderful haddock dish in sauce with a vegetable melange that I couldn't finish it was so good but huge. The location reminds me of an old New England club, great atmosphere. The beer selection was expansive, and best of all included a large selection of local and New England brews. Heck, we have about the best brews in the country, might as well show them off. Service was also superb. The attendants at the lunch knew their business, their ettiquette, and their offerings. I walked around the spacious and well curated historic building taking it all in. Next time we'll be here for their brunch....

great service, friendly peeps. A staple for hampton, have been there many times, old school charm!read more