When it comes to dining out, many people’s minds jump straight to city restaurants with their trendy menus and hipster decorations. But you don’t need exposed beams or fancy lightbulbs to serve good food, as these 7 laid-back family restaurants in small-town New Hampshire prove. Stop into any of them, and you’re sure to get a great meal served with a smile.

  1. Dimitriou’s Family Restaurant, Pelham (Closed)

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Google/Dimitriou’s Family Restaurant This family-run restaurant serves the most delectable Greek dishes, from lamb kebabs to spinach pie – along with a wide range of American favorites like mozzarella sticks and fried seafood. It’s all delicious! Find it at 125 Bridge St Pelham, NH 03076 and learn more here.Editors note: As of October 2020, this restaurant is closed for business

  1. North Country Family Restaurant, Groveton

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Google/Megan Gibbs This little spot is beloved among Groveton residents for its delicious food (all three meals are perfect!) and wonderful service. It’s the kind of place that regulars just keep coming back to day after day and year after year. 12 Main St, Groveton, NH 03582 and learn more here.

  1. G&P Pizzeria, Chester

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Google/G&P Pizzeria This family run shop specializes in pizza, but also serves plenty of other favorites, including Greek recipes that have been in the owners’ family for generations. Check it out at 692 Raymond Rd, Chester, NH 03036 and learn more here.

  1. J’s Corner Restaurant and Lounge, Gorham

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Google/Mathieu Cardinal This relaxed restaurant serves up amazing steaks and seafood, and its lounge is the perfect place to catch the big game. Visit at 277 Main Street, Gorham, NH 03581, and learn more here.

  1. Munroe’s Family Restaurant, Twin Mountain

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Google/Roberto Cavalli This diner-style restaurant consistently earns rave reviews for its breakfast, lunch, and dinner – as well as for its shockingly affordable prices. Check it out at 633 US-3, Twin Mountain, NH 03595.

  1. Peg’s Restaurant, North Woodstock

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Google/Susan Chenard Peg’s is open for breakfast, lunch, and coffee, and their breakfasts are sure to satisfy. If you’re extra hungry, order the meatloaf omelette! Visit at

  1. Country Spirit Restaurant, Henniker

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Google/HoneyBunny WaffleMonkey This down-home restaurant serves amazing tavern fare, as well as a not-to-be-missed Sunday brunch. Find it at 262 Maple St, Henniker, NH 03242 and learn more here.

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Google/Dimitriou’s Family Restaurant

This family-run restaurant serves the most delectable Greek dishes, from lamb kebabs to spinach pie – along with a wide range of American favorites like mozzarella sticks and fried seafood. It’s all delicious! Find it at 125 Bridge St Pelham, NH 03076 and learn more here.Editors note: As of October 2020, this restaurant is closed for business

Google/Megan Gibbs

This little spot is beloved among Groveton residents for its delicious food (all three meals are perfect!) and wonderful service. It’s the kind of place that regulars just keep coming back to day after day and year after year. 12 Main St, Groveton, NH 03582 and learn more here.

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Google/G&P Pizzeria

This family run shop specializes in pizza, but also serves plenty of other favorites, including Greek recipes that have been in the owners’ family for generations. Check it out at 692 Raymond Rd, Chester, NH 03036 and learn more here.

Google/Mathieu Cardinal

This relaxed restaurant serves up amazing steaks and seafood, and its lounge is the perfect place to catch the big game. Visit at 277 Main Street, Gorham, NH 03581, and learn more here.

Google/Kevin Murphy

Google/Roberto Cavalli

This diner-style restaurant consistently earns rave reviews for its breakfast, lunch, and dinner – as well as for its shockingly affordable prices. Check it out at 633 US-3, Twin Mountain, NH 03595.

Google/Christine Nunes

Google/Susan Chenard

Peg’s is open for breakfast, lunch, and coffee, and their breakfasts are sure to satisfy. If you’re extra hungry, order the meatloaf omelette! Visit at

TripAdvisor/martinmitch

Google/HoneyBunny WaffleMonkey

This down-home restaurant serves amazing tavern fare, as well as a not-to-be-missed Sunday brunch. Find it at 262 Maple St, Henniker, NH 03242 and learn more here.

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