Where to Eat in Dover, New Hampshire

Visiting Dover, New Hampshire, for work or play, and need to find a spot to eat? Check out these six favorite Dover eateries.

Patty B’s Italian Restaurant offers a casual atmosphere and outdoor dining

This popular Italian restaurant offers a menu filled with authentic Italian eats and imported wines. Everything is made from scratch and the secret-recipe marinara is a crowd favorite. Make sure you save room for dessert; picking out a slice of cake or other sweet treat from the dessert case is a highlight of every meal at Patty B’s.

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For modern American eats, try Ember Wood Fired Grill

The restaurant, with its locally-inspired menu and slightly upscale setting, is situated within a historic firehouse in Dover’s downtown. In addition to the wide array of steakhouse-style menu items, the restaurant also offers an impressive whiskey and wine list.

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Chapel + Main is modern and industrial, with a limited menu that includes plenty of gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian options.

Expect contemporary takes on comfort food, such as sloppy joe-inspired fries topped with sloppy joe sauce, queso and pickled jalapeños, or a grilled cheese sandwich made with roasted tomatoes, arugula, pesto and ciabatta, and then served alongside your choice of tomato soup or fries.

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In downtown Dover Christopher’s Third Street Grille serves up a large menu of classic American eats

With sandwiches, salads, pasta dishes, steak and seafood all available. See why this restaurant has been in business for more than a decade, with its blend of an upscale setting and accessible eats.

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When you're craving Mexican, head to Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

When you’re craving Mexican while in Dover, there’s only one place to go: Margaritas. The expansive menu includes, of course, margaritas, and if you can’t quite decide which margarita will be right for you, you can order a margarita flight, so you can try a few different options. Each margarita starts with just tequila and fruit. Seasonal margaritas are always on tap, such as the fall-ready cinnamon apple margarita.

Of course, you can’t just visit Margaritas and not try the food, too. Favorites include the chicken chimichangas, quesadillas, stuffed poblanos and the tasting platter that comes with a little bit of everything. The best part? If you fall in love with Margaritas on your first visit, you can find this regional chain all around New England.

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Blue Latitudes is a stylish restaurant in an historic setting that has been open for nearly a decade

Serving a selection of shareable plates, pub fare and even a few poke bowls, don’t miss the martini menu with its seasonal inspirations. You’ll find creative twists on classics, like the PB & J martini, which is made with peanut butter whiskey, cointreau and cranberry juice, before being garnished with a miniature peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Need More?

But you’ve got to do more in Dover than just eat and drink. For more fun in this region of New Hampshire, check out the Discovery Map Dover, New Hampshire, guide.