Trying new restaurants can be a lot of fun – especially when they serve new-to-you cuisines. Even so, there’s something so comforting about going to the kind of restaurant where you know exactly what you’re getting, and you know that it’ll be great. These 7 restaurants fall in that category – their food is consistent, reliable, and delicious, without being fussy.

  1. Collins Brothers Chowder Co., Nashua

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TripAdvisor/anereview Collins Brothers Chowder Co. has a short and sweet menu, heavy on what they’ve perfected – chowder. It’s no wonder that over 15 years in operation their chowder has gained a reputation as the best in the state! Find them at 59 Temple St, Nashua, NH 03060, and learn more here.

  1. Stuart & John’s Sugarhouse, Westmoreland

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Facebook/Stuart & John’s Sugarhouse This incredible maple sugaring operation and restaurant dates back to 1974, when two childhood friends invested their savings in the venture. It’s now an immensely popular breakfast and lunch spot, and of course is such fun to visit during maple sugaring season. Find it at 31 Route 63 Westmoreland, NH, and learn more here.

  1. George’s Diner, Meredith

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TripAdvisor/l0ve_2_c_stuff For downhome food cooked with a smile, look no further than George’s Diner. This family-run spot has been in operation since 1991, and it’s gained quite a following for its delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Find it at 10 Plymouth St, Meredith, NH 03253, and learn more here.

  1. Beefside, Concord

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Google/Peter Middleton Looking for a sandwich spot that will never let you down? Head straight for Beefside. Their classic roast beef sandwiches are perfection, and their fried seafood is darn tasty too. Find it at 106 Manchester St, Concord, NH 03301 and learn more here.

  1. Hart’s Turkey Farm, Meredith

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Google/David Hanson Hart’s Turkey farm has been in operation since 1954, specializing in one thing – turkey. It’s no surprise that in that time they’ve perfected all of their poultry recipes, and you know that a meal here will be reliably good. Find it at 233 Daniel Webster Hwy, Meredith, NH 03253, and learn more here.

  1. Petey’s Summertime Seafood, Rye

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Google/Jim Wellman True New Hampshirites know the importance of having a summer seafood shack they can count on. For many Granite State residents, that spot is Petey’s Summertime Seafood in Rye. Everything served here is fresh, oceanic perfection. Find it at 1323 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870 and learn more here.

  1. Pickity Place, Mason

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Facebook/Pickity Place For many years, enthusiastic fans have flocked to Pickity Place for delicious seasonal lunches in the spot that inspired the illustrations Little Red Riding Hood. With a charming garden that supplies ingredients for the food and is open for wandering, this place offers much more than just a meal. Visit at 248 Nutting Hill Rd, Mason, NH 03048 and learn more here.

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Google/Brian Pratt

TripAdvisor/anereview

Collins Brothers Chowder Co. has a short and sweet menu, heavy on what they’ve perfected – chowder. It’s no wonder that over 15 years in operation their chowder has gained a reputation as the best in the state! Find them at 59 Temple St, Nashua, NH 03060, and learn more here.

Facebook/Stuart & John’s Sugarhouse

This incredible maple sugaring operation and restaurant dates back to 1974, when two childhood friends invested their savings in the venture. It’s now an immensely popular breakfast and lunch spot, and of course is such fun to visit during maple sugaring season. Find it at 31 Route 63 Westmoreland, NH, and learn more here.

TripAdvisor/RoverTreks

TripAdvisor/l0ve_2_c_stuff

For downhome food cooked with a smile, look no further than George’s Diner. This family-run spot has been in operation since 1991, and it’s gained quite a following for its delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Find it at 10 Plymouth St, Meredith, NH 03253, and learn more here.

Google/Tundra Slosek

Google/Peter Middleton

Looking for a sandwich spot that will never let you down? Head straight for Beefside. Their classic roast beef sandwiches are perfection, and their fried seafood is darn tasty too. Find it at 106 Manchester St, Concord, NH 03301 and learn more here.

Google/Ed Shannon

Google/David Hanson

Hart’s Turkey farm has been in operation since 1954, specializing in one thing – turkey. It’s no surprise that in that time they’ve perfected all of their poultry recipes, and you know that a meal here will be reliably good. Find it at 233 Daniel Webster Hwy, Meredith, NH 03253, and learn more here.

Google/Geoff Deck

Google/Jim Wellman

True New Hampshirites know the importance of having a summer seafood shack they can count on. For many Granite State residents, that spot is Petey’s Summertime Seafood in Rye. Everything served here is fresh, oceanic perfection. Find it at 1323 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870 and learn more here.

Facebook/Pickity Place

For many years, enthusiastic fans have flocked to Pickity Place for delicious seasonal lunches in the spot that inspired the illustrations Little Red Riding Hood. With a charming garden that supplies ingredients for the food and is open for wandering, this place offers much more than just a meal. Visit at 248 Nutting Hill Rd, Mason, NH 03048 and learn more here.

Looking to enjoy the summer with meals outside? Check out these great restaurants with outdoor dining.

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