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Nipper's Cafe Restaurant Reviews, Manchester

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Nipper's Cafe

6458 Main Street, Manchester, VT 05255
802-362-2342
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Ranked #2 of 54 restaurants in Manchester
4.5 of 5 stars 138 Reviews
Price range: S$6 - S$29
Cuisines: American
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: North Road
Description: Welcome to Nipper’s Cafe and Steakhouse. We serve lunch and dinner daily from 11:30am - 9pm until October 20th. We strive to make every meal you dine with us a memorable experience. Nipper’s has become popular amongst the locals and tourist for serving up outstanding fresh food at reasonable prices. Please note we consider ourselves to be a two star restaurant. We are not a four star dining experience. We serve only Certified Angus Beef (CAB) steaks and fresh seafood. Whenever possible we use all local produce or preferably the vegetables come from our own gardens and all of our sauces are handcrafted on the property. We invite you to join us for a delicious home-cooked meal either in the afternoon or evening hours. Nipper’s is the perfect setting for any size gathering and we want to make sure that your dining experience is enjoyable so you will return. Catering, private parties and to go orders are available. We offfer a casual dining experience at a reasonable price. We look forward to serving you in the future.
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NH
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17 reviews 17 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Loved it!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

The reviews totally got it right, we're so glad we tried this place. Service was friendly, attentive, and excellent. The place is not pretentious....it just serves up phenomenal, imaginative dishes at great value in a relaxing venue. Everything from soup to nuts was fantastic (no, literally...try their soups, you'll be glad you did....I had a black bean and sausage concoction... More

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SallyH123, Owner at Nipper's Cafe, responded to this review
29 April 2013

WOW! We are so happy we lived up to your expectations. We realize what we are and try to deliver accordingly. So delighted that you enjoyed your meal. Many thanks for dining with us and taking the time to write this review. It really means alot to us. More

Tivoli, New York
2 reviews
“amazing!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

This is the second time i have been here and it wont be the last. the food is amazing. breakfast and dinner. the service is remarkable. just some happy, attentive, and great people :) the atmosphere is really relaxing and imacculately clean!!! that is always a plus. Its just like the stamford hotel right next door owned by them also.... More

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SallyH123, Owner at Nipper's Cafe, responded to this review
29 April 2013

We are delighted that you had a pleasurable meal and found the room to be clean, the service attentive - we are very small and we are striving for perfection. We are not a four star restaurant and we don't try to be and it is quite obvious with our prices. We look forward to your return visit and hope... More

Lebanon, NJ
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60 reviews 60 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Awesome!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

We grabbed a table at Nipper's Cafe on a Sunday evening and were the only customers in the restaurant. The owner was very nice and attentive. I got a salad with grilled chicken on it and fresh goat cheese and it was absolutely delicious. Very fresh vegetables and a delicious homemade balsamic dressing. My husband got a steak and it... More

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Manchester, Vermont
1 review
“The Best Restaurant in Manchester!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

The food, service and atmosphere is outstanding! Great wings and Steaks! Every time we have dinner at Nipper's Cafe it's top notch. Manchester has lots of Restaurant to pick from but if you want a relaxing atmosphere and phenomenal food you only have one choice Nipper's Cafe! Thank you owners and staff of Nipper's Cafe.

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SallyH123, Owner at Nipper's Cafe, responded to this review
29 April 2013

Well, Manchester offers plenty of four star dining experiences if that is what you are looking for. However,k if you want a good homecooked meal at an affordable price than we are the place for you. Many thanks for the awesome review we appreciate the fact that you were able to find the time to write a review. Look forward... More

Litchfield, Connecticut
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“great food - bad smell”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

this place has such great food but what are they thinking with that giant stinky fish tank! the smell is like a musty mold fest! it was giving me a headache. but given the good rating we stuck it out and the food really was great. Steaks were fabulous. Nice service. Friendly family staff. Please read this and get rid... More

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SallyH123, Owner at Nipper's Cafe, responded to this review
29 April 2013

OUCH!!! This is perhaps why I haven't responded in quite sometime to any reviews. This was a lovely family of four that was staying at Bromley Mountain for the weekend - school field trip. Anyways they dined with us on a Monday night. We were very very slow - in fact they were are only customer. They were seated without... More

New York City, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
“Cozy and delicious”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

We were staying at the Stanford Motel for the 2nd time, but first opportunity to have dinner. Food was great, setting is simple and relaxed, and there was a great acoustical guitar player /singer. Perfect way to end a long drive. Looking forward to going back!

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SallyH123, Owner at Nipper's Cafe, responded to this review
29 April 2013

COZY and DELICIOUS - says it all. Thanks a bunch for taking the time to write a review. We are happy you had a wonderful stay and that you enjoyed your meal. We look forward to you returning again next winter if not sooner. Thanks, Karen More

Danbury, Connecticut
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“If I got lost in VT - I'd want to end up here.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

I just want to say the food was phenomenal. The service exceptional and the price was RIGHT! I had a great time having some fun with the waitress. Her husband the chef gets my commends. My Ahi Salad was perfect. My friends' venison was perfect. If only I had booked a room at the attached inn.. I couldn't then have... More

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SallyH123, Owner at Nipper's Cafe, responded to this review
29 April 2013

You guys were great!!!! I love young people with a sense of humor. You guys stopped on a relatively busy nice - you were seated quickly and you enjoyed everything. You were really sweet and nice to chat with. Hoping you guys return next winter. We realize that we are a two star restaurant putting out quality food at reasonable... More

New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“quality food at a quality price”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Salmon was delicious. My sons steak was just right and I didnt fall over when i got the check. The waitress provided excellent service and was extremely friendly

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SallyH123, Owner at Nipper's Cafe, responded to this review
29 April 2013

Thanks a bunch for finding us. We are so happy that you enjoyed your meal and found us to be reasonably priced. Thanks a bunch for taking the time to write a review and we look forward to you visiting us in the future. More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Delicious!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

My husband and I stayed in Manchester for a week in October. Nippers was by far the most delicious and well priced restaurant. The food could easily have been in a gourmet city like NYC. We had committed to trying many of the restaurants nearby but ended up eating at Nippers twice it was so good. Can't wait to return!

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SallyH123, Owner at Nipper's Cafe, responded to this review
29 April 2013

Fresh food at a reasonable price that is what we strive for. We are so happy that you found us and had two outstanding meals. We hope that you will join us again next fall. Anyone who is reading this please remember we are not a four star restaurant we are a two star restaurant providing delicious home-cooked food at... More

Niskayuna, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
“Best Steak My Husband Ever Had”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

Happy New Years. What a delightful dinner experience my family and I shared New Years Eve at Nipper's Cafe. Nipper's Cafe offers family friendly dinning, great food at affordable prices. My husband and I both had the Surf and Turf. The portions are generous. I could not finish mine. My husband did finish his with a smile and mentioned how... More

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SallyH123, Owner at Nipper's Cafe, responded to this review
29 April 2013

The portions were generous!!! It was a special night. So very happy that you guys were able to join us for a wonderful evening. The wine and beer was flowing until the clock struck midnight. We will have to do it again next year. Many thanks for joining us on a specail night - you guys made it even better. More

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