Location: Dover
Top Restaurants in Dover
Where to Eat in Dover: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Dover is a city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 29,987 at the 2010 census, the largest in the New Hampshire Seacoast region. The population was estimated at 31,153 in 2016. It is the county seat of Strafford County, and home to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, the Woodman Institute Museum, and the Children's Museum of New Hampshire.
Things to do in Dover
1. La Festa Brick & Brew Pizzaria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 260 reviews
Reviewed By Frank D - Concord, New Hampshire
First time visit. Was not crazy about the cafeteria style of waiting in line to order food and beverages. Especially when it's busy and everyone, including staff are inpatient. The pizza was good. the Garlic and Cinnamon Knots were tasty. I'd pay extra for regular sit down table service. Good if you're in a hurry and not looking to relax.
2. Christopher's Third Street Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 204 reviews
Christopher W. Lund, propriétaire/chef exécutif Steak, Fish and Seafood
Reviewed By Edgetech - Rochester, New Hampshire
This was our second visit to Christophers... Food still taste great!! My only gripe is that although the prices look reasonable, I don't think the portions really are.
My wife got Sweet Potato fries as an app and they were really good. I got the Hot Sausage Soup($5) which was AWESOME. It comes in just one size though and I would have loved a larger bowl. It's loaded with sausage and herbs. Just a little spicy. Tomatoes, a layer of tortilla chips and melted cheese on top.
For our lunch, my wife got the large Fresh Salad ($6). She added shrimp ($7) and it came with just four. And she added avocado ($2). So the salad cost $15. This was a little high considering what we have gotten at other restaurants. The portion was not that great. I had the French Connection ($8) which was thinly shaved Prime Rib on garlic bread with Swiss cheese on top and served with au jus. It came with fries and a pickle. The fries were good and crispy. Although it tasted AWESOME, it looked nothing like the pictures that I have seen on their website. There was not much meat in it at although... A little disappointed...
For us to leave a restaurant and my wife to say that she is still hungry does not happen very often. With one beer, the meal cost us $50. We visited another restaurant the night before and paid $54 (that included two beers) and left stuffed!! We will go back because the food was great. But we won't be regulars...
3. Saigon Tokyo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By James O
This was my upteenth visit and decided to comment on this restaurants consistent quality and their delicious Asian menu. I have tried their Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese offerings and it is honestly impossible to find one better or worse except for ones personal preference. It is crowded in peak hours and on the weekends, does a huge take out business and is frequented by MANY local Asian immigrants who obviously know good Asian food. Only drawback is the place is small and would not be able to handle large parties, but if you want GOOD, well prepared and tasty Asian food, you need look no farther. And do NOT be put off by the exterior which would suggest a "hole in the wall" as the place is worth the visit.
4. Newick's Lobster House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 581 reviews
Reviewed By Maurene_K - Dover, New Hampshire
Newicks Lobster House is one of my favorite seafood restaurants in the Seacoast Region, so I was delighted to be treated to dinner here for my birthday.
On this visit, I ordered the Baked Scallops at $24.99. So did the others. The meal came with a choice of two sides. I took coleslaw and rice pilaf. According to the menu, the scallops were fresh dry-packed sea scallops from Georges Bank which extends from Cape Cod in Massachusetts up along the coast of New Hampshire and Maine on up to Nova Scotia. It's the source of most of New England's seafood.
It was about a 25-minute wait for the food. Meanwhile, we enjoyed warm breadsticks and butter. This is an upscale change since my last visit.
Newick's is still a no-frills seafood restaurant, serving meals on paper plates and sides in paper or plastic containers.
When our meals arrived, we found that each aluminum baking dish contained 13 medium-sized sea scallops. They were baked with butter, lemon, and paprika. Cooked items were hot. The scallops were fresh, moist, and tender. The coleslaw and rice were in paper containers. Both were good.
Even though the weather wasn’t that good, it was still pleasant to dine overlooking the water, Newick's dock and lobster shack, Great Bay Marine, and Fox Point.
Service was slower than usual; and, it wasn’t that busy. The place was clean.
We rate this visit at 4.25. And, we do recommend eating here.
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5. 7th Settlement Brewery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 198 reviews
Handcrafted Beer and Food. A scratch kitchen where we bake our own breads, make our own ketchup and dressings, do most of our own butchery and source from local farmers, fishermen, and producers.
Reviewed By Paul B - Dover, New Hampshire
The first thing you will notice is the Beer! The second thing is that this establishment has a NO TIPPING policy. Very interesting concept and it works! They always have a great selection of beer and their menu is very appetizing. Everyone can find something to eat. I recommend the Tator Tots and burgers. Very social atmosphere and friendly staff. Great for a quick snack, beer with friends or a nice meal.
6. Patty B's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By luv2trvl - Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Veal Parmesan was excellent. Very busy establishment, fun for a family dinner. Lots of desserts to choose from.
7. Thirsty Moose Taphouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By SingingOTune - Windham, Maine
This localism chain speaks my language. Great bar food and huge tap List! In a historic building on a corner. Service did take a while once seated. Kids got Mac n cheese and chix fingers. Kid drinks only $1 each. Mac was tasty and seemed to be with a beer cheese. My daughter enjoyed and she is a picky eater. Handmade chix tenders too. Wife and I split the bratwurst sandwich( had two large brats) with a sea of tasty fries. Banded horn pilsner on the kick the keg list for $3 (usually 8.50).
Verdict: one of two great options near the children’s museum. The other makes their own beer, but was brunch only til 2pm. I would not hesitate to return here!
8. 99 Restaurants
Overall Ratings
4 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By buickman55 - Augusta, Maine
Was in town for a wedding. Needed to get lunch as we were staying near by. Was seated promptly. It went down hill from there. Was a considerable wait before we saw our waitress. We ordered our drinks, then when they came, we ordered food. Some items were not available on the menu, so gf had to pick something else out. Had to ask for our free popcorn. Waitress was giving table next to us their popcorn as she first came to their table. Wait a minute! Where's ours? Just felt she wasn't very attentive to us as she was others.Would I go back?Probably not, at least not this location. And over $3 for a roll? This used to be a common item with a meal!
9. Oriental Delight
Overall Ratings
4 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By Rachel C
I've lived in Dover for a few years now and Oriental Delight has been one of my families go-to restaurants. The food and sushi is always fresh, the service is great, and the employees have always been kind. Their delivery service is also great. If you're looking for good food, this is the place to go to.
10. Harvey’s Bakery & Coffee Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By Aoxomox - Jensen Beach, Florida
Left the house without eating, hungry horrors around 11 AM. Not quite lunch, let's do a late breakfast. "I will sit at the lunch counter", my eyes indicated to the hostess, and there you go. A poor seat, badly listing to the left, and a speck of food clinging to the inside of my coffee cup. Rough start, but let's ride it out. French toast and bacon. Can't screw that one up, right? Wrong. Tasteless. The only way to describe it. No flavor! Three anemic strips of poor quality bacon, and passable coffee. I didn't crush this place because what others had around me looked pretty good, but I won't be rushing back. An older crowd for sure...
