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Savor the finest in New England traditional and continental cuisine at historic and romantic places, mountain and ocean resorts and hideaways, and along the seashore where seafood rules. Award winning chefs use locally sourced ingredients to creatively craft unforgettable dishes. Dine in picturesque candlelit settings, at chef’s tables, in cozy wine cellars, and in an elegant rail coach. The service is impeccable and dietary needs are always accommodated.

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Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa

Mountain View Road Whitefield, NH, 03598 Phone: 888-260-4929

Elevate your dining experience at this classic mountain resort’s restaurants

Mountain View Grand is open for overnight stays! Please review our health & safety measures for current updates and information.

Your dining experience will be elevated when you sit down to enjoy a meal at the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa. Delightfully unique, fresh farm-to-table fare is served for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Harvest Tavern, where the atmosphere is lively and the mountain views amazing. For a more formal, quieter ambiance, the 1865 Wine Cellar demonstrates how the pairing of superior wine and food can enliven every dining experience. Gourmet dishes, from rack of lamb and squash soufflé all the way to the dessert trilogy, are chosen from a fine-dining menu, accompanied by wines from the resort’s extensive wine list. The historic resort has been a recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2009.

The Wentworth

1 Carter Notch Road Jackson Village, NH, 03846 Phone: 603-383-9700 Toll-Free: 800-637-0013

Fresh, local ingredients prepared with flair

Dine among natural beauty at The Wentworth for a delightfully memorable meal in the White Mountains. Choose our elegant dining room, outdoor patio or the privacy of your guest room you to enjoy a meal with traditional European flair and using only the freshest ingredients from regional farms. The Wentworth serves breakfast and dinner year-round. Chef Brian Gazda has developed a network of local farmers and food producers to achieve a goal of serving locally sourced, fresh meat and produce and to accommodate specific dietary needs. Our dining room has won many awards and is complemented with professional service and an extensive wine list. Book your table On-Line today!

Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train

3 Crossing at Riverplace North Woodstock, NH, 03262 Phone: 603-745-3500

All aboard for a true culinary adventure on this scenic N.H. dinner train

When you step aboard your 1950s restored vintage car on the Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train, you really are about to have a culinary adventure! While the train ambles 20 miles along the Pemi River Valley, through woods and over three trestle bridges, you’ll be served a five-course gourmet meal, with seasonally changing appetizers like Vermont Cheddar and Porter Bisque and entrees like Whiskey Peppercorn Flat Iron Steak or Citrus Dill Atlantic Salmon. Desserts are delectable, as are wine options and signature cocktails. You’ll have time to admire each course’s gorgeous presentation along with the breathtaking scenery on this two-hour ride. The dinner train runs May through October. From December through April, enjoy tapas, flatbreads, wine and cocktails stationside at The Depot.

Conway Scenic Railroad

38 Norcross Circle North Conway, NH, 03860 Phone: 603-356-5251

Enjoy the ultimate dining-with-a-view experience

Experience the Golden Age of railroading as you travel aboard one of our elegant dining cars. We offer dining packages on our trains. Enjoy meals that are prepared to order and served with fine dining hospitality. Accommodations can be made for dietary needs with advanced notice. Our menus can be found online or by calling one of our reservation agents. Conway Scenic Railroad dining cars are climate controlled and offer a comfortable smoke-free environment. For schedules, COVID information, fares, menus and questions please click above to visit our website.

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Stonehurst Manor

3351 White Mountain Highway North Conway, NH, 03860 Phone: 603-356-3113 Toll-Free: 800-525-9100

Dine fine and meet the chef at his table

Stay at this historic lodging and enjoy fine and casual dining in the heart of the White Mountains. Four dining rooms frame a gourmet restaurant featuring a variety of popular dishes prepared by award-winning chef, Avi Deiter and his culinary staff. Guests and locals drop by at the end of the week for the Friday Night Pizza Special. Enjoy a nightcap in the elegant library “martini” lounge, where signature martinis and specialty cocktails are served by the resident beverage manager. Attend special chef’s table nights, a unique culinary experience offered at select times year-round. Purchase a Daffodil Spring Lodging Special and your stay will include an invitation to sit at The Chef’s Table, a specially prepared 4-course menu, and full table-served breakfast in the morning.

White Mountain Hotel & Resort

2560 West Side Road North Conway, NH, 03860 Phone: 603-356-7100 Toll-Free: 800-533-6301

Welcoming atmosphere, creative cuisine, jaw-dropping views at resort restaurant

Superior service and extraordinary cuisine in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere: That’s fine dining at Ledges restaurant in the majestic White Mountain Hotel & Resort. Whether you’re celebrating a big birthday, enjoying a romantic dinner or getting together with friends and family, the breathtaking mountain views and award-winning, creative menus will ensure an unforgettable dining experience. Dine by candle light (with soft piano music and Friday and Saturday evenings) on contemporary New England cuisine with creative twists. Sample from the extensive wine list recognized by Wine Spectator with its Award of Excellence since 1995. Don’t miss the Friday night seafood fest or Sunday’s amazing brunch. The chefs at Ledges and at the more casual Tullamore Tavern use the freshest local ingredients for memorable meals.

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