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Intimate spot featuring fixed-price, locally sourced New American meals served in a historic mill.
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Address: 1 Washington St #325, Dover, NH 03820
Phone: (603) 842-4077
Website: http://www.stages-dining.com/
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Reviews
Emmett Acosta
Stages is nothing short of phenomenal. Going into this dinner, I had high expectations due to the great reviews and my experience working 6+ years in luxury hospitality. Stages was the best tasting style meal I have had in years. The entire experience was excellent, from cocktails and starters in the Living Room, to the service and wine pairings, and every single dish in the tasting. The flavors and methods used in the dishes require preparation methods that are not only time consuming and difficult, but are equally creative and intriguing. The results are dishes that are as beautiful in appearance as they are wonderful to eat. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. When you visit, do yourself the favor of paying attention to every detail of the space, as the interior has been meticulously laid out and appointed to match the intrigue and luxurious quality of the food and drinks served within.
… moreJordan Krogmann
We chose Stages in Dover for our anniversary dinner, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we arrived, the cozy and intimate set the perfect tone for a special evening.
The highlight of the night was the tuna dish which was without question the best thing I’ve ever eaten. Perfectly balanced, fresh, and it’s the kind of dish that lingers in your memory.
Each course was beautifully complemented by a thoughtful wine pairing enhancing the experience without ever overwhelming the food.
Loved it & can’t recommend it enough.
… moreThe highlight of the night was the tuna dish which was without question the best thing I’ve ever eaten. Perfectly balanced, fresh, and it’s the kind of dish that lingers in your memory.
Each course was beautifully complemented by a thoughtful wine pairing enhancing the experience without ever overwhelming the food.
Loved it & can’t recommend it enough.
Queen Moomba
The Chef and his team have created something wonderful. The ambience as soon as you walk in is comforting and swanky at the same time.
The food is meant to be small dishes and they are full of flavor. We did the wine pairing with the food and the sommelier knocked it out of the park.
Let me get back to this food, and then tell you everything was cooked perfection it was. I can tell the Chef and his team had fun created the layers of flavors to their dishes.
Now their menu changes with the season so not everyone is going to get the same stuff. I would happily come back here to try Chef’s creation. Bravo Zulu, I haven’t had this much happiness when eating in a very long time.
… moreThe food is meant to be small dishes and they are full of flavor. We did the wine pairing with the food and the sommelier knocked it out of the park.
Let me get back to this food, and then tell you everything was cooked perfection it was. I can tell the Chef and his team had fun created the layers of flavors to their dishes.
Now their menu changes with the season so not everyone is going to get the same stuff. I would happily come back here to try Chef’s creation. Bravo Zulu, I haven’t had this much happiness when eating in a very long time.
Elzaan Smit
Everything was extraordinary! From the moment my husband and I arrived we were super happy with the warm and intimate atmosphere. The ambiance was incredible. We were sharing a special occasion. It was worth every penny. The chefs are one of a kind. If you are looking for a special experience. This place will knock your socks off. Very romantic and highly recommend the wine pairing with the food.
… moreMasumi M
Late Post: I always enjoy a unique and fun dinning experience and found this restaurant when I visited NH in early March. I tried a few unique dining experiences in the past and this was one of the memorable dinning experiences I had.
Each meal is very creative and deliciously crafted.
The dinning room (kitchen) with 6 guest seating. It’s truly fun watching the chef cooking. It feels more like you having a private chef in your house.
First, when you come into the restaurant (but it doesn’t feel like a restaurant in a good way) you sit in “the living room”with other guests and enjoy a drink and appetizers, then, when the dinner is ready you finally walk into the chef’s kitchen.
At the end of the course meal they provided each guest a giveaway bag. There were the tonight’s menu, honey and chocolate truffles in the bag. The chocolate truffles were amazing as well.
I only wish chef had a little more time for interaction with us after dinner. He was already preparing meals for next guests while we were still sitting at the table.
Overall, I highly recommend if you look for a unique and amazing dinning experience in NH.
… moreEach meal is very creative and deliciously crafted.
The dinning room (kitchen) with 6 guest seating. It’s truly fun watching the chef cooking. It feels more like you having a private chef in your house.
First, when you come into the restaurant (but it doesn’t feel like a restaurant in a good way) you sit in “the living room”with other guests and enjoy a drink and appetizers, then, when the dinner is ready you finally walk into the chef’s kitchen.
At the end of the course meal they provided each guest a giveaway bag. There were the tonight’s menu, honey and chocolate truffles in the bag. The chocolate truffles were amazing as well.
I only wish chef had a little more time for interaction with us after dinner. He was already preparing meals for next guests while we were still sitting at the table.
Overall, I highly recommend if you look for a unique and amazing dinning experience in NH.
Aimee Fried-Hardy
We had a really unique dining experience at Stages! You enter the restaurant into a homey living room style room and you start your drinks and meal in there. They even have cards and blankets. The drinks were excellent and I really appreciated that they offered each drink as regular, low ABV, or no ABV. The first “stage” was a plate of small apps that were outstanding. This stage was probably our favorite part of the entire dinner!
For the next stage we were transported into a six seat counter in front of the kitchen where they cook right in front of you. It was really cool to see what they were doing in the kitchen. They even had whiteboards up with their thoughts for future dishes, and that was really cool to see. Each dish was very unique and mainly featured vegetables. There was one tuna course and one course featuring a very small piece of meat (which was actually really tough). There were also two “cookie” courses. Some of the courses were amazing including the sorbet which came with some amazing unique sauces and toppings, and the squash course.
Overall, we really had a good time at stages. We really loved the first stage and some of the dishes, but felt overall it was a little overpriced (175 per person prior to drinks tip or tax) for the type of ingredients (vegetables, cookies etc.) and success of the dishes. They do accommodate some allergies (for example no raw fish) but do not for dairy, which makes sense because most of the dishes had creamy based sauces.
… moreFor the next stage we were transported into a six seat counter in front of the kitchen where they cook right in front of you. It was really cool to see what they were doing in the kitchen. They even had whiteboards up with their thoughts for future dishes, and that was really cool to see. Each dish was very unique and mainly featured vegetables. There was one tuna course and one course featuring a very small piece of meat (which was actually really tough). There were also two “cookie” courses. Some of the courses were amazing including the sorbet which came with some amazing unique sauces and toppings, and the squash course.
Overall, we really had a good time at stages. We really loved the first stage and some of the dishes, but felt overall it was a little overpriced (175 per person prior to drinks tip or tax) for the type of ingredients (vegetables, cookies etc.) and success of the dishes. They do accommodate some allergies (for example no raw fish) but do not for dairy, which makes sense because most of the dishes had creamy based sauces.
Renee Zobel
If this has been on your list for a while like mine, stop hesitating and go. The dishes were perfectly balanced and artfully prepared. Local and foraged ingredients shined through creative presentation and flavor pairings. The passion the chef and his team have is so evident, and it was a joy to get to see the entire preparation with the open kitchen. One of the best meals we’ve ever had. We really enjoyed the dialogue with the chef around foraging local ingredients and how he used them in his food. We will be back!
… moreJerron St. Armand
Had a great dining experience here at the 6 person chefs table. With about 9 courses in total each course tasted delicious and unique in their own way. In particular the butter poached scallops and the hen of the woods mushrooms we loved. The latter you could smell and taste to coal it was cooked on. Can’t forget the dessert which was oyster ice cream with caviar (among other flavors) So different but so delicious. It was a cool fall day in New Hampshire the night we went, and the food really complimented that feeling.
Drink wise we went the a la carte method, with a mix of wine and cocktails. The sommelier was very knowledgeable and she helped us pair our meals. The group next to us got the wine pairing which also seemed like a nice experience. They also have a cocktail pairing which we might try next time.
Overall the chefs table experience is a fun one because we love to see how our food is prepared and crafted. The chefs worked so well together, and carefully explained each course to us. They were happy to answer questions if we had them.
This is a fine dining experience, but also casual at the same time. You never feel awkward or like you’ll get yelled at if you use the wrong fork. The staff is easy going, and meanwhile you are tasting some of the best food available in New England. Sometimes the portions might look small, but they add up. We left very full, but wanting more!
Note: we missed a few of the courses pictured, we were too excited to eat them.
… moreDrink wise we went the a la carte method, with a mix of wine and cocktails. The sommelier was very knowledgeable and she helped us pair our meals. The group next to us got the wine pairing which also seemed like a nice experience. They also have a cocktail pairing which we might try next time.
Overall the chefs table experience is a fun one because we love to see how our food is prepared and crafted. The chefs worked so well together, and carefully explained each course to us. They were happy to answer questions if we had them.
This is a fine dining experience, but also casual at the same time. You never feel awkward or like you’ll get yelled at if you use the wrong fork. The staff is easy going, and meanwhile you are tasting some of the best food available in New England. Sometimes the portions might look small, but they add up. We left very full, but wanting more!
Note: we missed a few of the courses pictured, we were too excited to eat them.
Paul Delabruere
Food has been a hobby my wife and I have always shared. We came here on our 1 year anniversary looking for a very special food experience with the tasting menu. Beyond that, we had no idea what to expect. We were surprised with the homey, comforting, calm, and casual feel the restaurant and staff showed. It was obvious that making anybody feel welcome is part of the philosophy here. The food and drink was absolutely stunning. Each dish, wine pairing, and cocktail really demanded our attention with flavors and combinations we’ve never tried. We enjoyed how lovingly the chef focused on vegetables and mushrooms, making them the stars of the meal. The last three courses in particular wowed us, tying together sweet and savory components in shocking ways. My personal favorite was the mushroom madeleines with aerated brie and honey. It was one of the most incredible foods I’ve ever eaten and I’ve been craving since the moment I finished it! We can’t wait to return and have a few of our favorite dishes again in The Living Room.
… moreCarbone
What a cool dining experience. If you are a foodie and are an adventurous eater this is the place for you. There are many small courses to try and all are excellent. Everything is made and plated in front of you as you sit at the kitchen. There is no choice of meals as you eat what the chef makes. I will definitely go again.
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