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Puritan Backroom

245 Daniel Webster Highway, Manchester, NH 03103
603 669 6890
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Ranked #17 of 231 restaurants in Manchester
Cuisines: American
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Manchester, New Hampshire
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This has to be our all-time best restaurant in the area. The menu is varied, the daily specials are excellent and the service is phenomenal. Not to mention that the food is delicious!

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Manchester, New Hampshire
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013 via mobile

Despite positive reviews, I found Puritan to have bland food and a dated atmosphere. Service was average. Food came quickly, but waitress was nowhere to be found after that. Don't understand the love for the chicken tenders. I found them to be dry and greasy. Salads served in small wooden bowls that were splintering apart. Nothing remarkable that would make... More

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See 6 more reviews by Scott M for Manchester
Chichester NH
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47 reviews 47 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

The Ice Cream is good the food is good..Service good..nothing to complain about! Ok we always get Chicken Tenders!

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See 5 more reviews by nancyrbf for Manchester
Deerfield, New Hampshire
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27 reviews 27 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

There is always a wait at the Puritan. It is worth it though. We went last night for a family birthday celebration. There is a nice variety on the menu with Greek dishes being a specialty. Most of us got the chicken tenders ( regular and coconut). I opted for a lobster pie with a Greek salad. Everything was delicious.... More

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Bedford, New Hampshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Food portions are always larger than most and food is always fresh. I often get fish and I always find it fresh. Without a doubt they have the best drinks in Manchester. I find myself going back to their Long Island Iced Teas. Very refreshing

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Lake Worth, Florida
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7 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

While not a real foodie or gourmand eatery, the food was fresh, well prepared & more than we could possibly finish although we tried. We had the chicken fingers which were perfectly cooked, New England clam chowder, delicious & a Greek salad with homemade dressing that I would highly recommend. They also are supposed to have incredible homemade ice cream... More

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manchester, nh
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

The food here is very good, particularly if you stick with easier types of meals. They are famous for their chicken tenders, and rightly so. Their lamb on a skewer can't be beat either.

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12 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Been going here my whole life. They have and always have had the best chicken tenders. They also have great mud slides (they are the #1 buyer of kahlua in the us, so i hear) and their sea food is great too. I have seen adam sandler here twice a well, once he was with rob schnieder.

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See 6 more reviews by crazyglue33 for Manchester
Windham NH
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28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

This is a big hit with Manchester folk, and a common place for functions. The room is rather dated, I thought, but the staff are friendly and the food is good.

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Londonderry, New Hampshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

Always a favorite of ours. We went on Friday night and had the veal schnitzl. It was delicious Absolutely should be on the menu. We got 2 more meals out of the left overs. Service was wonderful!

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