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Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Manchester

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A photo of Hanover Street Chophouse restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(4245)
££££
• Steak • Manchester
Booked 43 times today
This was the perfect place to celebrate a birthday, great food and vibe!
A photo of The Crown Tavern restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1118)
££££
• Comfort Food • Manchester
Booked 23 times today
Had dinner there with a friend before we went to the palace theater. we go there every time, it’s become a tradition. They never pressure us to rush. We have all the time that we need. We love sitting at one of the small round tables near the window because we have a little more space, are out-of-the-way and can have private conversations. we order multiple appetizers and they are phenomenal! from the bread and the cheese to the meatballs to the fries the chicken tenders and even sharing a burger, everything is delish! service is awesome.
A photo of Firefly American Bistro - New Hampshire restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2497)
££££
• American • Manchester
Booked 39 times today
Wonderful dinner, drinks and atmosphere! The staff is great and accommodating
A photo of Cotton restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(4972)
££££
• Contemporary American • Manchester
Booked 43 times today
Louise/Logan/Dwayne/Pam/Josh/Nicole/(and of course Peaches) are the best! Food and service are beyond exceptional! Always a great experience!!!!!
A photo of Harvest restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(5573)
££££
• Contemporary American • Cambridge
Booked 74 times today
The roast tomato Benedict was delicious and beautifully presented. The Prosecco by the glass was the best I've ever drunk. A delightful brunch!
A photo of Tuscan Kitchen restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3419)
££££
• Italian • Salem
Booked 66 times today
Jenn was our server and we went for lunch. My family members hadn’t been before and they absolutely loved everything about it. Food was delicious and wine was terrific. Will be back
A photo of The Bistro at LaBelle Winery Amherst restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1815)
££££
• Bistro • Amherst
Booked 13 times today
Lovely setting, high quality appointments, excellent service
A photo of Ledger Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3055)
££££
• American • Salem
Booked 21 times today
Amazing experience with excellent food! Customer service was perfect!
A photo of Buckley's Great Steaks restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4937)
££££
• Steakhouse • Merrimack
Booked 50 times today
Samantha R was our server and she was amazing! She was super professional and extremely knowledgeable! She was super friendly and even helped me choose between two meals when I couldn’t decide! Jen came by to see us and say hi and she was amazing as always, she always makes us feel welcome!
A photo of Pellana Steakhouse restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4804)
££££
• Steakhouse • Peabody
Booked 64 times today
Christina G was amazing! Her recommendations and attentiveness made our experience unforgettable!

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  • Margi
    Philadelphia County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Wonderful dinner, drinks and atmosphere! The staff is great and accommodating
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    Firefly American Bistro - New Hampshire$$$$• American• Manchester
    •
    4.8
  • Stephanie
    Virginia •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The food at this place is amazing! We were from out of town for just one night and wanted to eat New England seafood and boy did they serve us. Every one of us had the lobster bisque which had lobster pieces so large we had to cut them with a knife and fork and the creamy seafood flavor was better than any other I've ever had. I also ordered the crab nachos and have a pretty severe onion all allergy and they were so accommodating and careful to make sure there was no cross contamination. My friend who was with me ordered the purple lady sushi, which was adorable, and said it was the best sushi she's ever had. Not to mention our server was so friendly and fun! We had the best time at this restaurant and if we are ever back in Salem, will surely go again!
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    Finz Salem$$$$• Seafood• Salem
    •
    4.6
  • Patrick
    Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Louise/Logan/Dwayne/Pam/Josh/Nicole/(and of course Peaches) are the best! Food and service are beyond exceptional! Always a great experience!!!!!
    More info
    Cotton$$$$• Contemporary American• Manchester
    •
    4.9
  • Cathy
    Greater Boston •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Had dinner there with a friend before we went to the palace theater. we go there every time, it’s become a tradition. They never pressure us to rush. We have all the time that we need. We love sitting at one of the small round tables near the window because we have a little more space, are out-of-the-way and can have private conversations. we order multiple appetizers and they are phenomenal! from the bread and the cheese to the meatballs to the fries the chicken tenders and even sharing a burger, everything is delish! service is awesome.
    More info
    The Crown Tavern$$$$• Comfort Food• Manchester
    •
    4.8
  • Elizabeth
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    This was the perfect place to celebrate a birthday, great food and vibe!
    More info
    Hanover Street Chophouse$$$$• Steak• Manchester
    •
    4.9

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