New Hampshire casual dining restaurants treat the guest as king

If variety is the spice of life, there is no hotter place for a foodie vacation than Hampton Beach. Is your mouth watering for a lobster roll or award-winning “chowdah”? Mexican or Chinese cuisine? An island vibe with a live band every night and a tiki bar? Do you want to start your day with hot mini donuts and fresh coffee, or are you in the mood for chicken and waffles? Whatever your preference, the oceanside restaurants, smoothie bars, neighborhood coffee cafes, tap rooms with deck dining and casino eateries will be able to satisfy your taste buds. And don’t forget the annual seafood festival in September, with over 50 restaurants serving a variety of seafood specialties, as well as chef demonstrations and entertainment.

Casual dining at its finest in a relaxing atmosphere: That’s what awaits guests at the Eagle Landing Tavern at the timeless, four-season Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club. In the Dining Room, you’ll enjoy award-winning classic comfort cuisine with a local twist, served while you admire the panoramic views of the White Mountains and the Wildcat River. Or, meet friends and family for cocktails and a light meal in the Tavern’s quaint bar setting. In season, dine al fresco on the grand hotel’s expansive veranda. Whether you’re in the mood for a brew and loaded nachos or a glass of wine and pan-seared breast of duck, you’ll find the perfect meal, and the perfect atmosphere, at the Eagle Landing.

Relax with lunch and a take-your-breath-away view at Castle in the Clouds. The seasonal Carriage House Restaurant, overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee and the mountains beyond, serves a variety of classics, original recipes and new versions of old favorites for lunch from May through October. It also hosts a popular Dinner Music Night series in the summer, offering guests the opportunity to listen to live music while watching dramatic sunsets. Over near The Meadows by Shannon Pond, Cafe in the Clouds serves light lunch items including salads and wraps, beverages and ice cream, which you can eat on picnic and patio tables while the kids run around in the open fields. The cafe also offers wine and beer. It’s a great place to stop after a scenic hike past the property's seven waterfalls.

For more than 130 years, Wolfe’s Tavern at the Wolfeboro Inn on Lake Winnipesaukee has been a popular gathering place for guests and locals – the perfect spot to relax over a casual dinner and creative cocktail or bountiful Sunday brunch. Start your dinner with local artisan cheeses or clam chowder, then feast on fried chicken, fish and chips, a tavern burger or marinated sirloin tips. Sunday brunch features short-rib Benedict, a garden scramble, breakfast tacos and lunch items like a pork belly Cuban or catch-of-the-day tacos. Both dinner and brunch have kids’ menus and lots of gluten-free and vegetarian options. Come see why the tavern is known as the place for good food, good drinks and good company.

The menu of food experiences in the Mount Washington Valley region is extensive indeed. Go for something traditional like Indian pudding at the Indian Head Resort or a lobster roll at The Little Red Schoolhouse. Or try something a little different, like the Woodstock Inn Brewery’s duck wings, or the veggie burrito at the Margarita Grill. Want something really different? How about lunch or dinner aboard a train as it chugs up a mountain? Or a (literal) farm-to-table meal at a family farm? From burgers cooked over open flames to blueberry delights at a pancake parlor to delightful nibbles at farmers markets and general stores, there is something for every casual diner in the popular region. Click above to visit our website or call our friendly concierge at 800-337-3563 for more info on first class lodging and exciting events to plan your next adventure!

In a soothing waterside atmosphere, the Gazebo Beach Bar serves guests staying at the Margate on Winnipesaukee a variety of delectable lunch and dinner dishes, starting perhaps with loaded nachos and working up to a variety of salads and different black Angus burgers and a fish-and-chips plate. Kids (and their parents) will enjoy the children’s menu selections, including a hot dog basket, grilled cheese and, of course, PB&J. And then there are the desserts, like luscious blueberry cobbler cheesecake or brownie caramel cheesecake. Admire the unparalleled lake views as you sip a signature cocktail (you won’t want to miss the Margate-a-rita). A popular hot breakfast buffet is offered during the summer and other select high-occupancy periods.