Hanover Street Chophouse

Traditional American restaurant · Manchester

Hanover Street Chophouse

Traditional American restaurant · Manchester

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149 Hanover St, Manchester, NH 03101

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Elegant steakhouse with clubby bar, fine dining, and piano music  

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149 Hanover St, Manchester, NH 03101 Get directions

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Best Restaurants, Bars, and Cafes in Manchester, New Hampshire | Eater Boston

"An elegant steakhouse, Hanover Street Chophouse offers a fine-dining experience in a salon-like setting framed by murals of Manchester created by Brooklyn-based artist Wynne Evans. If there were ever a place for a candidate to wine and dine major donors, this is it. For those preferring a more relaxed experience, the Grade is a recent addition to the Chophouse and serves traditional pub food and tasty cocktails in an old-fashioned parlor-style bar." - Ariela Shapiro

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An independent, old-school steakhouse with live piano, meticulous service, and prime cuts. Consistently praised by local critics and readers and a perennial special-occasion pick near the Palace Theatre.

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Mason Williams

Google
Hanover Street Chophouse is the best restaurant for steaks and a great piece of meat in Manchester, NH! This was a recommendation to try and myself and colleagues absolutely loved it! The tomahawk, oysters, drinks, service, was top notch! Quality of meats and all food were excellent. A restaurant to go to with a special occasion or just a special night out. Not cheap but well worth it. Chef and owner came out to meet us. Side note, same ownership for the restaurant The Crown just down the street which is another foodie destination in Manchester.

Sun Lee

Google
This is most definitely an upscale fine dining restaurant. You need a reservation, valet parking, food & service are divine. It was our first time here and we will most definitely be back for another special occasion. Legit steakhouse in downtown Manchester - highly recommend the delmonico ribeye cut.

Kayla Dunlap

Google
Delicious food and amazing service. Everything was cooked to perfection and flavorful. Tabytha was very personable and attentive. We had a great first visit and hope to come back soon! P.S. - the peanut butter mousse was incredible.

Mark Otte

Google
We enjoyed a special meal for a birthday and we were very pleased. We had a reservation, and we were seated promptly. The interior is very lovely and the atmosphere is pleasant including a piano player. The menu is extensive and it features high quality cuts of beef. We selected several different steaks and the special on this Saturday night of prime rib. All were cooked to perfection and served properly. We also enjoyed some fine red wines. Finally, we had 2 lovely desserts that we split amongst our 2 couples. An extensive wine list is available as well as a full range of adult beverages. There are clean restrooms provided and valet parking out front. Otherwise there is street parking. Prices are in keeping with the fine dining atmosphere and the quality of the meats. Overall, a lovely place for a special dining experience.

Gerry Stark

Google
While the service and atmosphere are top rated the food was, OK. It definitely did not equal the price paid. The wine selections were nothing great and while they did have an extensive choice of spirits, the prices again were 3 times that of a more casual restaurant. My cut of beef was mediocre and dry, the sides were bland. The lobster bisque was missing one key ingredient, lobster. The gulf shrimp were large and well prepared with a delicious cocktail sauce. I was expecting a 5 star restaurant and unfortunately it was more like a 2.5

Christopher Walsh

Google
We had a double birthday dinner at Hanover Street Chophouse Saturday and it was FANTASTIC! We started with beverages and a wonderful crock of French Onion soup and then moved on to filets and prime rib (end cut for me of course!!) with garlic mashed potatoes, green beans and more all cooked to literal perfection. We capped off the beautiful dinner with carrot cake for two a la mode and creme brule - - both with custom birthday greetings handwritten in chocolate on a thin wafer. What a night! We actually closed the restaurant because we were so wrapped up in the wonderful experience. Top notch service from our server as well!! Highly recommended! Five Star Experience and Five Star Cuisine!!!

Mike Hir-Nikolaev

Google
Absolutely phenomenal steakhouse. Welcoming, friendly, and attentive staff (Melissa was great!). The atmosphere is refined and cozy. Can't say enough good things about the food. The bread and appetizers were great, the main courses on offer are varied enough, but honestly, you go to a steakhouse like this for the steaks. Cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly, portioned like a meal, not an art project. Delicious. And to finish, the desert and coffee menu has you covered.

Ryan Calderone

Google
My new favorite restaurant that is hands down worth every penny. The food was cooked perfectly and was delicious. David is absolutely incredible at his job and made this one of my top dining experiences to date.
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Nancy C.

Yelp
Great service, ambiance and food! I was hungry for a steak and was referred this restaurant. So glad I went! I ordered a filet with mashed potatoes. Perfectly cooked medium rare. I'll be back again when visiting New Hampshire!
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Mark A.

Yelp
Host/checkin was awkward. I arrived a few minutes before my reservation time (for 4 people), and was told to wait at the bar. 5 minutes later my friend showed up, and they seated us immediately, even tho we were waiting on 2 additional friends. shrug Our waiter was friendly, a tad unpolished, but not in any way problematic. It was much busier on a random Tuesday night than I was expecting. We all ordered steak, and they were prepared perfectly. I was anticipating the steak to be a la carte, but it came with mashed potatoes & mixed vegetables, which was a nice addition. If in the area, I would go there again.
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Melissa Y.

Yelp
Manchester is making moves with Hanover Street Chophouse! We had a wonderful dining experience last Friday evening at Hanover Street Chophouse before a show at the SNHU. From the moment we arrived and took advantage of the complimentary valet, I knew we were in for a treat. The restaurant's ambiance, with its dark walls, was reminiscent of a classic steakhouse, creating a very romantic setting. Our server, Catherine, greeted us warmly, introduced the specials, and brought our cocktails along with a delicious bread basket. I started with the Wedge Salad for myself and the French Onion soup for my husband. While I found the Wedge a bit overdressed, it was still delicious. For our entrees, we shared the Prime Steak, ordered medium-rare. While it was slightly undercooked for my taste, it was served with fresh vegetables and cheddar mashed potatoes, all of which were very enjoyable. We also selected a bottle of red wine that paired perfectly with our steak. To finish, we shared the special Lemon Pound Cake with ice cream, and we were so full that we had to take leftovers home. Everything was outstanding, and the gesture of one of the GMs checking on our experience was a rare and appreciated touch. Catherine, our server, was wonderful, and I highly recommend requesting her if you visit. Thank you for an amazing night. We look forward to returning soon! Cheers~
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Deedrah B.

Yelp
I've been here a few times now, but most recently had an amazing work dinner! Our waiter Andrew was fantastic. This is a nice place for a fancier meal/occasion- darker aesthetic, but still sleek, clean, and cozy. We had a pre-fix menu. I ordered the mushroom ravioli, filet mignon, and flourless torte. Everything was delicious - the filet was tender and juicy (I've had their strip before which I like more, but they still knocked it out of the park with the filet). The ravioli was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was dreamy creamy! I have too much of a sweet tooth to be an impartial judge on desserts, but let's just say I ate every last bite of the torte. Price wise it is a little on the high end, but as I always say, you get what you pay for - and if you're willing to pay for the highest quality food and service, that is what you'll get. Free valet is a bonus too. I can't wait to come back for another spectacular meal! @azfitfoodfun

Phyllis C.

Yelp
We dined at the Chophouse 5pm 25 July 2025. Food was ok but the downside was when the server filled a wine glass for my wife that had a broken piece of glass creating a hole and the wine spilled on her blouse and bra. They were very sorry and gave her another glass. No offer to clean the clothing or even a gift of a bottle of wine...Our table was in agreement that we would not return there again. My wife is Phyllis Cot age 89 and we were with the Moreau's.
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Brad P.

Yelp
I was lucky enough to stumble on Hanover Chophouse on a business trip and went here two straight nights. The ambience and service in the bar were amazing. The wine selection by the glass was top shelf with fair prices. I ordered the filet mignon each night, both nights it was a perfect MR with great mashed potatoes and veggies, although the veggie portion was really small IMO. I tried a different salad each night and both were great, one night a wedge and a goat cheese salad the next. If you find yourself in Manchester this is the place to go.

Debbi H.

Yelp
The food steaks, appetizers and desserts were outstanding. Second time here. The waitress was spot on. She was on top on everything. We were celebrating mom's 91st birthday. Waitress treated her very special. The place was very clean and music was at low key so we were talking over each other. Place is very clean and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a place for great food service and drinks. Thank you for making Mom's 91st birthday a special treat.
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Lily B.

Yelp
Excellent food and excellent service, you get what you pay for! I had the chicken parm!
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Vanessa A.

Yelp
The ambiance is nice- service is fine- steak was chewy a tad too salty, veggies were ok. The crème brûlée was not torched enough to have that crunch when you put your spoon into it The valet parking was not necessary as the door was like 7 feet away and they ask for Venmo tips. The nice touch here is they call you by your reserved name. I think it's worth trying at least once.
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Barry S.

Yelp
My wife and I visited Hanover St Chophouse for the first time. For the most part it was great. We arrived a little early for our early evening reservations but were seated immediately. To start I had their French Onion Soup, which I've been told by many is one if the best. It lived up to the hype. It was full of sweet onions in a tasty sherry infused broth then topped off with crouton and a lot of melted cheese. My wife had their Caesar Salad and was happy with it. For entrees I had their bone in ribeye and she had the boneless Delmonico. Both came out at the requested temp. My wife loved hers saying it melted in her mouth. My ribeye was tasty enough, but it had a line of gristle through it that made it a tough chew in spots. We did get a giant slice of their carrot cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert. It was a great ending. Service was spot on terrific. Our server, Nikia, was awesome. She was attentive, helpful, and very pleasant. We will go back.
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Karen C.

Yelp
We went to Hanover Street Chophouse for our anniversary dinner. The place is absolutely beautiful, especially around the holidays when it's decorated so nicely. Everything from start to finish was fantastic. Our waitress was excellent and engaging and attended to our every need. The food is fantastic. We started with the burrata which is more like a charcuterie than your typical burrata. It was excellent. I had the bone in fillet and hubby had the bone in ribeye, both were terrific although mine was slightly overcooked. We finished with some red velvet cake, which was moist and heavenly. The wine list is expensive and has something for everyone, as is the bourbon and spirits list. I definitely recommend Hanover Street Chophouse. It is a little pricey, but it's well worth it.

S W.

Yelp
We tend to go out to eat often but cannot express how much we enjoyed our time at Hanover Street Chop House. Upon entering the hostess was very pleasant and sat us immediately. Our waiter David paid attention to every detail and then some. Not usually the case in waitstaff nowadays. The drinks were spot on and love the added choices. The food was cooked to perfection which has been so hard to find at other restaurants on steaks being cooked correctly. The only nit picky thing I can say is I thought the bearnaise sauce as a side was expensive and a bit bland, needed a bit more tarragon and more flavor. The Boston cream cake was also excellent. We cannot thank everyone enough for a great experience all the way around.
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Nathan G.

Yelp
By far, the best restaurant in New Hampshire. My wife and I had a great experience here. She had the parm and I had the tomahawk, both were excellent. Wait staff are in a league of their own. You feel important there and made a priority. That's rare (figuratively). Clean, classic style of decor with comfortable seating and warm lighting tops this off as my #1 go-to restaurant in New Hampshire.
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Phil Z.

Yelp
Great steaks. Sat at the bar and enjoyed ourselves. The drinks were just okay. Bread was just okay. The great steak made up for the other misses.
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The L.

Yelp
We are usually reluctant to get a steak out as they typically disappoint given the access we have to fresh, farm meat. Hanover was the exception. Everything was perfectly prepared - seasoned and cooked. We had an appetizer, meal, sides and dessert. All was on point. The staff was attentive and the wine list was great. Five Strong stars!

Vic W.

Yelp
Sat at the bar. Karen and Kirstie gave fantastic, friendly service despite being a full house. Forgot to get photo of steak. The martini was chilled to perfecto. Greek salad was good but the delmonico was fantastic!!!! Will definitely be back. The warmth of the staff from the valet, host staff, bar staff was tremendous

Kenneth T.

Yelp
Another Excellent Experience! The Food , service and the Ambiance were amazing! We sat near the piano and the music was very relaxing. We had the 12oz. Filet mignon with truffle butter, Garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. The Best tasting Filet Mignon we ever had. Cooked to perfection. We will be back. Thank you
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Mcristle L.

Yelp
I came to New Hampshire for my graduation and me and my family decided to come to Hanover Street Chophouse after. Matthew was our server and he was excellent really personable and pleasant he even explained how the steak was so flavorful and juicy. The atmosphere and ambiance with the live piano player playing some very noticeable hits was beautiful just the thing to round out a wonderful SNHU graduation day. Hope to visit again in the future.

Ron P.

Yelp
Terrible dinner. Chilean Sea Bass was fried hard around edges & had a slight odor. Large chunks of red potatoes with oiled green beans covering the whole plate. Caesar salad was limp . Dessert was cheese cake, very heavy, dry & dark color which tasted like molasses. Not worth $65.00. That's without the tip!
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Brienne C.

Yelp
Fabulous. Fabulous. Fabulous. Not one complaint. The inside is darkly lit with dark accents- very romantic. Small bar inside with extra seating as well. The staff we friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and specials. They asked if we were celebrating anything, which is a nice touch. The burrata was delicious and the apricot chutney stole the show for me. And my scallops were cooked to perfection! We will definitely be back. And PS the valet is complimentary, you should go for it because parking is pretty spotty in the area.
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Karen H.

Yelp
First rate steaks in a dark space with the ambiance of a men's club. Sides are a la carte, and the creamed spinach is a standout. You'll drop a tidy bundle here, but if you're looking for a great steakhouse, look no further. Service is efficient, if a bit impersonal. The restaurant operates like a well oiled machine, turning out perfectly cooked, excellent quality beef. Don't go in expecting great service or a romantic meal, but the food is dependably excellent and is priced accordingly.

Kathleen M P.

Yelp
On June 20th had reservations for a party of 4. We were meeting family that we haven't seen in over a year. The food was great, the front door hostesses were very outgoing;, the bartenders were very friendly and provided good service. Once at our dinner table, Server Matt C rushed us to order, he was so unfriendly and made us all feel uncomfortable. He just wanted us in and out. He ruined our yearly experience. He needs customer services training. It was Unusual every time we come to this restaurant their service had been outstanding.

David J.

Yelp
My girlfriend and I had an amazing dinner last evening at Hanover Street Chophouse. I have been wanting to come here for a very long time but just never made it. I am very pleased to say it did not disappoint in any way from the time that we arrived until we departed. The valet service, our hostess and Matt our server were all truly amazing. The food from appetizers to desserts was unbelievable! The portions are very generous and our steaks and rest of our meal was cooked to perfection. Hats off to the chef! We highly recommend and will be back. David & Judi

Anthony B.

Yelp
Nice atmosphere. Good selection of scotch and bourbon. It gets busy and food can take a while.
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Maria-Fernanda M.

Yelp
Incredible service, vibe, and food. Easily one of the best restaurants I've ever visited. It's definitely pricey, but worthwhile for a special occasion. Killer filet mignon! If you love dessert, I suggest getting the dessert sampler.

Yopap Y.

Yelp
Great atmosphere , food it's just ok. Stake was ok. Not their most expensive or the least costly piece of stake I've ordered . Bread it's buffet quality, from the bag, again it's a stake house so bread doesn't matter. Deserts it's sad, they should not even offer it,especially at the price. Appetizer's are nothing special. Stick with the stake only, 100+ may be better. Drinks are strong. Not my 1st or 2nd time, defiantly my last.
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David P.

Yelp
My girlfriend took me here from my birthday last evening. They told her that she made the reservation for the bar. I saw the reservation. Maybe the application is confusing, but there were tables open and we still got a lecture because we didn't use the app correctly. I should've left after being chastised. The ambience is crowded, dated, musty, and the staff Act professional, but not friendly. When our waiter arrived, we made small talk, and I noticed that the table next to us was empty so I was surprised us asking for a table was such a big deal. He informed me that I got a table and he didn't want to listen to me. I mentioned it in passing, and I was surprised with the level of aggression. we switched our waiters and the new waiter was helpful but slow. Our food came out like others have noted my steak which was $70 had gristle going right down the middle. The steak was tough and lacked flavor. I ordered mashed potatoes and tater tots. Both were overly aggressive on the garlic. The tater tots even more so. I had to ask for a plate for the tater tots twice. The vegetables were nondescript and again lacked flavor . There was no imagination to anything and it was like cafeteria fare. Honestly, 110 Grill has better steaks, sides and service and it is right down the street and the ambience is actually better. You will get easily the same level of service, if not better. I think the chop house goes through the motions pretending to be high end steak house, but it is running on past reputation. I was not impressed at all. It was more of an expensive annoyance than a birthday dinner.

Diana Q.

Yelp
A little expensive but worth it Great steak and wine selection You need to make reservations or if lucky sit at the bar

Steve F.

Yelp
First time we've had a mixed experience. Our anniversary celebration. We were seated over an hour before entrees arrived. Were told there was a big party downstairs. ok, I can understand that. Wife's scallops with lobster risotto was great, but my salmon was not. Small, and drowned in olive oil. not pleasant to eat. for the money they charge, meals should be expertly prepared. I can cook salmon better than that. We also missed Stuart, who we've known for years. We were told that he is full time at the Crown now.
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Karen B.

Yelp
Friends of ours gave us a gift card for Christmas. First time here and this will be our spot for our anniversary every year. The atmosphere was beautiful. The piano player was great. The FOOD!!!? Outstanding the steak was out of this world. The truffle tater tots OMG!! Very pricey but worth every penny. The service was superior. Very attentive. Never had to ask for anything!!
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Rich D.

Yelp
First visit. Outstanding! The best steak I have had in a long time and I've been to 30+ countries. Reasonable prices for the quality! The wife had a filet and I had the ribeye. Imagine a steakhouse that still includes sides! That alone makes them stand out. I do not need a 8 pound $13 baked potato! The bartender was awesome. This will be a regular spot going forward. To the mgmt, no one gets 5 star but you're 4.9 keep it up. My compliments to the kitchen staff.
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Eric B.

Yelp
This was a great experience for an 80th birthday celebration! We made a reservation and were surprised and pleased to see we were given a table in a private dining room which was a lovely surprise. The accoutrements were quite top notch with white linens, fine tableware, and excellent and attentive service. I tried the "Karen's Cosmo" which was tasty and definitely did not skimp on the liquor. Since we were there on a Sunday we were intrigued by their three course Sunday meal for $40. This is quite an exceptional deal since the filet mignon itself is $41 a la carte. I went for the Caesar salad which was excellent and available with or without anchovies. The dressing was quite close to a class Caesar dressing rather than the cream white dressings you sometimes get which are not the classic dressing for this salad. The large bread basket featured three different types of bread including their excellent Parker House rolls. For my entrée I chose the filet mignon which was excellent. Tender, tasty, and overall just perfect! It was served with garlic mashed potatoes which were creamy and smooth and not too heavy on the garlic flavor as well as a small portion of assorted vegetables. For dessert I opted for the flourless chocolate cake. This was also very good. Chocolatey (but not too chocolatey) with just the right amount of sweetness. The service was excellent and attentive throughout without being intrusive. For a small city this is an excellent upscale steakhouse that certainly could give some of the steakhouses on the Las Vegas strip a run for their money. You won't be disappointed!

Dave D.

Yelp
We sat at the bar during the summer months. We had salad and steaks along with tequila drinks. Food was very good and service was excellent. A pretty dark interior and also pricey so this falls more into a winter place and not a regular visit for us.

Mike M.

Yelp
This is easily one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at. The food is fantastic and the service is great. I've never had anything but an exceptional meal here. Perhaps the thing that stands out the most for me is how clean this restaurant is. Every room in the building is immaculately clean. Thanks for great food and service.

Lisa T.

Yelp
Great food and service! We have both fish and meat entrees and each were equally good. Impressive wine list also.

sxnnyy b.

Yelp
Very nice, I recommend coming here for special events. Food is very good. Ordered filet minion medium and came about medium rare other than that is was excellent
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Addie M.

Yelp
Hostesses are rude and dismissive and highly unprofessional. Such a turn off . One of them couldn't even answer whether or not they had oysters available for the evening, and had to run and ask someone else. Don't recommend.

Oscar M.

Yelp
We have been coming here for about 4 years now and love the food, the service, and the ambience. This is a white tablecloth full-service restaurant with a nice bar, live music, and a clubby steakhouse atmosphere. Note - clubby not stuffy! Lucy has always accommodated us with groups from 4 to 8 people for dinner. Matt and Mairin have taken good care of us and made great recommendations for dinner. Tony has helped us pick out just the right bottle of wine - even some that were not on the menu - thank you! The steaks and fish have always been perfectly cooked and served elegantly. Last time we were there with a large group we had almost all the appetizers - which were so good. Thanks all for the great meals over the years!
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Cindy F.

Yelp
This is a very expensive restaurant, but worth every penny. I went here this past week with 6 other family members and our service could not have been any better! Our waiter never missed a beat!
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Jane F.

Yelp
I came here with family before going to a show at the Palace Theater for Christmas. I have been here before a few times and you could say it is our family place in Manchester. They really know how to cook the filet mignon here and their sides are also delicious. I had a nice starter salad to go with it. We tried the carrot cake for dessert and it was also very good. In the past, during the summer, I have had their strawberry shortcake and that is amazing. I do love this restaurant. It is expensive but totally worth it for fine dining.
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Ted D.

Yelp
My wife and I retired today and could not have had a better meal. This is old style steak restaurant that is elegant and tasty. The service was excellent. Steak cooked to perfection the Spanish wine opened Nicky $58. The extra congrats on desert was just wow!! Love this place

Benjamin W.

Yelp
I used to say this is the best steak house in NH. What happened? I've dined here twice in the last 3 weeks and the service was great but the food was frankly pretty bad. I ate once with my wife and had an overly salty prime rib. It was ok but not up to your standards. The lobster bisque also needs to be reformatted. It's not good. I went last week with work and ate downstairs. This was a work function so a limited menu. I had the "prime" strip. It was awfully tough for prime. I only ate half. The shallot wine reduction you put on it was horrific. I love steak, and never leave it behind, this one I did. The reduction really ruined it. I've been dining here for years and sad that it seems to not be as good as it used to be.

Riley P.

Yelp
Great dinner. Came here for a wedding anniversary and food was awesome. I got the baked Mac and cheese which was super filling. The waitress was great, checking in on us often. The dessert tasted very good as well. I got the s'mores cheesecake and everything was good. A very nice place to grab a dinner
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Jay B.

Yelp
This....was a tough one to review for me. Not just because the service was technically hit or miss due to the holiday. Not just because the menu is a bit pricey, considering the execution of certain courses. But I think because....I wanted to like this place more than I did. I was seriously teetering between 3 and 4 stars because it really wasn't all that bad. Yet, it could be SO much better if it tweaked a few things. Let's discuss. I should start by saying the wine here is not cheap. In fact, I feel as if the average joe will have to save up a couple of paychecks just to eat here. And ya know....I'm a man about town who's wallet is far from empty. At the same time, I also like to get my money's worth. I guess what I'm saying is if you're gonna pay $15 a glass for house wine, that stuff better cure cancer. Seriously, that's more than some people earn an hour. Anyways.. We start things off with a clam chowder for me and a lobster bisque for the wifey (which was a soup de jour, btw). The former was better than the latter, but both soups needed more seasoning. It's weird, because the chowder was actually perfect in every single way that did NOT have to do with seasoning. Texture, thickness of the chowder, amount of clams and vegetables...all perfect. It just needed that extra few dashes of salt and it would have been a solid 10. Instead, this one's an 8 for me. The bisque...*sigh*....what a disappointment. I dunno why my wife keeps taking chances on sketchy lobster bisques. I guess it's a bit like Russian roulette though; you never know how the end result will turn out until you pull the trigger. At any rate, this bisque had virtually NO lobster in it. And what pieces did exist were minced to oblivion. I already mentioned the lack of seasoning. Also, this stuff tasted more like heavy cream with a severe lack of that lobster flavor. I probably wouldn't be as harsh on this...if it wasn't $11 for a cup. The chowder was $9, btw. 4 out of 10, would not recommend. The steaks. Aah, here we go. This one's a bit complicated, folks. So, as per usual, wifey got a filet, I got a Delmonico (fancy pants epithet for a rib eye). Let's talk about this filet: apparently, the temperature on the inside was a perfect medium, despite the outside edges being clearly burnt. I mean, that's amazing! Like, I'm not even mad! Unfortunately, this steak (much like the Delmonico, which we'll get to in a minute) was criminally under seasoned. I dunno if we're just weirdos who like our steaks saltier than everyone else in this state. But we seem to keep running into this problem every single time we order steak up here. Now, here's the strange part. Despite the seasoning issue, these were actually the best steaks we've eaten since arriving in NH (so far). Because if I can switch gears to the Delmonico right-quick, that steak was juicy, buttery and tender as all heaven! It's a real shame, too...considering you got this perfectly cooked steak mid-rare, melts in your mouth, topped off with truffle butter (which is an add-on, btw)....and the only thing it needed was salt. I think some chefs under estimate the power of a simple salt and pepper combination. My final thoughts of the whole thing? The filet would be like a 6 out of 10. The Delmonico...I'll give it a 7. It was good...but I'm a bit disheartened that it could have been great, yet wasn't. Look, I know I sound really harsh here. The thing is, this is supposed to be a fine dining restaurant. So naturally, I tend to grade the food on that scale. The bottom line: if you're paying 50 bucks for steak, that steak....better taste like 50 bucks worth. But at least these entrées come with sides. Side note: the mashed potatoes were pretty damn good. Creamy, savory...still needed salt though. Anyone detect a pattern here? Again, since this was Mother's day, I can give the spotty service a pass because obviously, they were wicked busy. Even though there were times we waited as long as 20 minutes between table visits to get something as simple as a drink refill or salt (which they bring to you in a fancy pants dish). If we were in the neighborhood, we would *probably* come back. But I don't see this as a place I would go out of my way to visit again. The parking lot entrances are weird and the location is kinda cramp. Ultimately though, it was an okay Mother's day treat for the misses and I'm glad it didn't completely suck. Hanover Chophouse is worthy of 3 fancy Delmonicos drizzled in truffle butter that melt your mouth out of 5.

Amelia N.

Yelp
Always a favorite but had an especially amazing meal tonight! French onion soup was the best yet. Filet has the most perfectly seasoned crust! And our server, Doug, was a complete pleasure from the moment we were seated until we left. As soon as I met Doug, I knew the night would be perfect based on his positive attitude and sense of humor! Thank you chop house for a great experience for our birthday/anniversary celebration!
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Donna F.

Yelp
I've been here several times in the past and I must say it's overpriced and mediocre in quality. Had the French Onion soup to start and that was truly depressing. No onion flavor just sugar and cheese about 1/2 lb I'd say. The soggy bread on the bottom half was gross and that tasted like sugar and wet bread. The main entree that I had was the Kubota pork chop. Does that mean it's from Japan? That actually was pretty good, lacked seasoning but all the salt in the mashed potatoes made up for it. The service was great however and the atmosphere was also. Just had some of the left overs and it was very good

Joe R.

Yelp
I have only been here about 8 times ? This place is a little out of my price range, although they do have a happy hour at the bar. Super classy, very elegant and if your wallet can afford it, definitely a great place to dine.

Doug L.

Yelp
Yeah, the food is pretty good, but only go if you 1) like to light your cigars with $100 bills; 2) enjoy a stressful, not-at-all relaxing atmosphere of white table cloths and teensy portions on big plates and 3) like feeling underdressed if you don't wear your fanciest clothes.. Definitely not a place for a fun, casual meal with laughing. Yes they use good meat, but i can get the exact same grass fed beef locally and afford two steaks for what they charge for one. $75 for a 16oz steak? This isn't manhattan. Only go here if someone else hss paying and you want to feel like a stuffed shirt for a while.
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Zachary B.

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Food was great Service was great Still haven't financially recovered from this Portions sizes could also be a little bigger