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Best Historic Restaurants in Gilford

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A photo of The Old Courthouse restaurant
1. The Old Courthouse
4.9
Exceptional(293)
$$$$
• American • New London
Booked 2 times today
Had a nice peaceful evening with great food. I ordered the lamb and my husband had the haddock. Both were cooked perfectly and came out hot. Food and drinks came at a comfortable pacing. The value of the food and experience for your spend is fantastic. We will absolutely be back for a date night or a dinner with friends. This is a great place to be able to hear your company as you socialize as the dining room is very intimate.
A photo of 1902 Main Dining Room at the Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa restaurant
2. 1902 Main Dining Room at the Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa
3.7
Very Good(676)
$$$$
• American • Bretton Woods
Booked 4 times today
Fantastic service, outstanding food, great atmosphere, will be back!
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3. The Puddle Dock
4.8
Exceptional(1370)
$$$$
• American • Portsmouth
Booked 16 times today
Exceptional dining experience. We have dined throughout Portsmouth and The Puddle Dock ranks # 1 on our list.
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4. Sugar Hill Inn
4.7
Exceptional(552)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Sugar Hill
Booked 3 times today
We had a lovely, delicious dinner. The dining room was warm and welcoming, the service great. The meal complimented our stay at the inn.
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5. 1869 Room at The Wentworth
4.3
Awesome(1100)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Jackson
Booked 7 times today
The food was absolutely spectacular. We got the Bbq Chicken and hanger steak. Both of which were excellent - tender and melted in your mouth.
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6. Ristorante Massimo
4.8
Exceptional(3168)
$$$$
• Italian • Portsmouth
Booked 25 times today
Everything was amazing! Our server was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and gave us just the right amount of attention. The food was magnificent. Always a phenomenal experience!
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7. Cotton
4.9
Exceptional(4973)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Manchester
Booked 25 times today
Our server, Scooter was amazing. She was personable, attentive to specific requests, organized and prompt with service from drinks to dessert.
A photo of Trenta restaurant
8. Trenta
4.3
Awesome(115)
$$$$
• American • Wolfeboro
Booked 2 times today
Food and ambience is great. The only slight complaint I have is that our wait staff didn’t tell us that there were specials that night especially after I heard from the other table’s staff wait staff which we would have really ordered because they sounded really good. Our orders were excellent so it made up for the slight. Cocktails were superb!!
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9. Buckley's Great Steaks
4.8
Exceptional(4933)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Merrimack
Booked 33 times today
Me and my boyfriend have made it a tradition to go for his birthday/our anniversary which is on the same day and this place never fails amaze us. The food is AMAZING the drinks are really Good as well and the staff is AMAZING. We can’t wait to go back
A photo of Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor restaurant
10. Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor
4.9
Exceptional(968)
$$$$
• Afternoon Tea • Dover
Booked 18 times today
This is my fourth visit for tea at the silver fountain inn and tea parlor. As always it never disappoints! The hostess makes you feel welcome and it is like having tea in your own home! The ambience is amazing as it is decorated festively and the food is always truly wonderful. Always an enjoyable experience whether you are celebrating an occasion or just want a fun relaxing experience!

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  • Michael
    Greater Boston •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    My wife and I enjoyed this restaurant on a classic New England October Friday night. Full moon and a strawberry field Halloween event set the initial ambiance. The chilly New England air lingers as we enter Puddle Dock and are greeted by an incredibly warm ambiance with a real wood fire and the post & beam charming dinning area. The service was outstanding, the presentation was next level and the meals were perfect. Highly recommend Puddle Dock!
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    The Puddle Dock$$$$• American• Portsmouth
    •
    4.8
  • Karen
    Wisconsin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The food was absolutely spectacular. We got the Bbq Chicken and hanger steak. Both of which were excellent - tender and melted in your mouth.
    More info
    1869 Room at The Wentworth$$$$• Contemporary American• Jackson
    •
    4.3
  • Glen
    Greater Boston •8 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Oct 10, 2026
    Food and ambience is great. The only slight complaint I have is that our wait staff didn’t tell us that there were specials that night especially after I heard from the other table’s staff wait staff which we would have really ordered because they sounded really good. Our orders were excellent so it made up for the slight. Cocktails were superb!!
    More info
    Trenta$$$$• American• Wolfeboro
    •
    4.3
  • Jaime
    Tampa / Central Florida West •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 9, 2026
    Had a nice peaceful evening with great food. I ordered the lamb and my husband had the haddock. Both were cooked perfectly and came out hot. Food and drinks came at a comfortable pacing. The value of the food and experience for your spend is fantastic. We will absolutely be back for a date night or a dinner with friends. This is a great place to be able to hear your company as you socialize as the dining room is very intimate.
    More info
    The Old Courthouse$$$$• American• New London
    •
    4.9
  • Mark
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 8, 2026
    Fantastic service, outstanding food, great atmosphere, will be back!
    More info
    1902 Main Dining Room at the Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa$$$$• American• Bretton Woods
    •
    3.7

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