Five Main on the River is a restaurant in North Woodstock NH serving delicious food, drinks, and live music. In the fall, it’s the perfect stop after leaf-peeping or hiking at Loon Mountain, offering hearty menus and a lively atmosphere. In the winter, it’s the go-to après-ski spot near Lincoln NH with hot plates, cocktails, and friendly service. Known for its riverside setting and welcoming vibe, Five Main is a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Whether searching for “places to eat near Loon Mountain” or “restaurants in North Woodstock NH,” Five Main is open year-round with a free 1-mile shuttle in Lincoln/Woodstock.
Foodie princess
Came here for the first time while visiting! Cute little spot! It was 4 of us and we maybe had to wait 10 minutes for a table if even that. While we waited we got drinks at the bar and they were more then happy to serve us. Our server was great I forgot her name but we sat at the high top in the corner by the bar. We started with the spinach dip, I give it a 7/10 just because the bread that came with it, some of the pieces were super hard. I got the pear tini and that was super yummy 9/10. For my entree I got the burger 10/10 cooked well like how i like it but not tough like how people think. Sauteed onions were really good! Fries were yummy as well!!
… moreHeather Gaspar
Nice place! Great selection of bourbons, looks like it has a beautiful outdoor space during the summer on the river. Not a lot of winter seating, but comfortable. The award-winning chowder had great potential but needed a little more seasoning, nice roasted beet salad. Bartender was great.
… moreSpencer Gross
Food was decent, and the place is clean with a fun outdoor vibe. The roast beef sandwich was solid, and the salads and crab dip were fantastic! Fries, however, were cold and not crispy at all. Also the Bluetooth speaker was right next to our table and playing static for half the meal (the waitress who set it up when she walked away from it the static would start again) – we mentioned it to our waiter but nothing was done. Also, not a fan of the plastic utensils and plates for outdoor dining.
… moreHayley
Fantastic meal! Food came out hot and absolutely done perfectly.
Best potato skins I’ve had in a while and the grilled chicken on my sandwich was so juicy. The hostess and our server were both super sweet and friendly.
… moreSarvesh Sharma
Great atmosphere, you get to sit outside right next to the river as you eat. Food was alright with no vegetarian options except for salads. The chowder is just ok but they claim it’s award winning.
… moreVictor Amaral
Was recommended to come here by a local. Was not disappointed. Food was great. The Chicken Lollipops were amazing, good flavor, not overcooked, and fell apart when biting into them. The Seafood Fra Diavolo was also fantastic, seafood was fresh, and didn’t skimp on the seafood, which was nice to see.
Want to shout out our Bartender Aly, she was absolutely amazing. Super friendly, my wife and I enjoyed the conversations we had with her. Great experience overall!
… moreNoa Thyme Berglijot Endreson
The restaurant it’s self is very clean, well maintained and the overall atmosphere is very warm. Staff were friendly but not very knowledgeable about the food they were serving. Our waitress did not know the soup of the day off hand despite the menu being very small with limited options. We did later notice the soup of the day listed on a small white board tucked in the corner. When a member of the party was not satisfied with part of their dish our waitress made the excuse that sometimes that item is very good and sometimes it is not so good. Not a great look to talk down about your own kitchen to the guests. She did offer to bring something else but with the long wait times from the kicthen we declined. The bar drinks and desert were quite good, but the food in general was lacking. Our food was brought out at the same time but two member received meals that were “cold” by the time it reached the table even though it was served on piping hot plates. The Brazilian steak for $30 was quite bland and flavorless it’s self although the char and cook of it was excellent. The chimchuri sauce was very good but it did all the heavy lifting flavor wise in that dish.
Definitely a restaurant with a great deal of potential and I hope they do well in the future.
… morePierce Family
What a fun dinner location! Such a great ambiance along the Lost River with corn hole, games, and views from our table! Good quality food with excellent service! We had the caprese salad and shrimp cocktail apps and both were delicious! The seafood medley entree was very tasty! Met the owner Bruce who checked in on us and made sure we were happy! Word is he is the best shuttle driver in town! We will be back for sure!
… moreRyan Ketterer
New favorite restaurant in the area? I think so!
We stopped in on a Friday evening for dinner and absolutely loved everything about this place. Service was perfect, our waiter was very kind and checking on us frequently. We ordered two pasta dishes that were perfect. Probably the best garlic bread I have ever had.
But the best part was the newly opened riverview seating area. We sat facing the river for our entire meal! Highly recommend this place. We will definitely be coming back!
… moremuhtarel
The food was okay, but the service experience was incredibly disappointing. After being seated quickly by the hostess, we sat at our table for a full 30 minutes before anyone even acknowledged us or offered water. That was the longest wait in my entire life. What made it worse was watching the manager walk past our table multiple times without a word. Once a server finally came over, she was actually quite efficient and did a good job, but the initial half-hour of being ignored completely souled the atmosphere. For a place that seems to value hospitality, this was a major miss. Hard to recommend when you feel invisible to the staff
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