Branch of a relaxed American chain set in quaint, old-timey quarters with rustic accents & a bar.
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Founded in 1971 by owner Alex Ray, the Common Man family in New Hampshire is made up of 17 restaurants, four Inns, a Spa, two stores, and The Flying Monkey …
Lisa Benoit
I cannot say enough good things about this place. The food is fantastic and worth every penny (nickel now?)
Our server was Levi and they were incredible. So friendly and warm with a welcoming personality. The manager Brian came around to check on us after our food arrived and was friendly and warm as well.
I wish we had one of these closer to home, but we will be back anytime we are in the area. Its now a must go to for us.
… moreAdriana Franco
After a full day of exploring the Kancamagus Highway—hiking, chasing waterfalls, and pretending we were in a travel commercial—I was ready for one thing: a good cocktail. We ended up at The Common Man, and it turned out to be a very uncommon treat.
They kick things off with whimsical little offerings of creamy cheese and crackers, which instantly won me over. My potato chip–crusted haddock was fantastic—perfectly cooked and just the right amount of crunch to make me wonder why we’re not coating everything in potato chips.
My cocktail, crafted by our lovely server, was so good I rewarded myself with a second round (self-care, right?). We closed with a brownie à la mode that officially ended the day on a high note—decadent, warm, and worth every step we took earlier to “earn” it.
Now, about the host… let’s just say he might’ve missed the “common courtesy” part of the name. Our first impression was rocky—borderline rude, actually—and we almost left. But I’m so glad we didn’t, because our server completely redeemed the night with her humor, warmth, and top-notch service.
Bottom line: skip the attitude at the door, stay for the cocktails, the haddock, and the hospitality that kicks in once you’re seated.
… moreCassidy
My partner and I stopped in on our very first night ever in New Hampshire, and it ended up being the best meal of our entire East Coast trip.
We both ordered the Nantucket Pie, and it was incredible. The seafood was cooked perfectly, juicy shrimp, tender scallops, flaky haddock, and rich Maine lobster, all mixed into a creamy bisque that tied everything together. The portion sizes were also extremely generous.
They also have many gluten free options available and some meals that can even be customized to remove gluten (such as the Nantucket Pie!). They even tagged a plate with an allergy warning stick and took extra precautions when handling the food. My celiac, though diagnosed, is relatively mild compared to othere, but with this attention-to-detail, I would highly recommend this place even if you have severe celiac.
The restaurant itself felt clean, cozy, and inviting. It was exactly the kind of place you want to land after a long day of traveling.
And a big shout out to our server, Jeffery. His service was phenomenal, he was kind, attentive, and genuinely warm. He made the whole experience even better.
10/10
… moreKylie DeFalco
We stopped here while staying in NH for a long weekend. There was about a 20 min wait on Saturday night but plenty of spots to wait inside. It was warm and cozy with a cool atmosphere. We we’re seated upstairs, above the fireplace where we could see over the restaurant area downstairs. The waiter was wonderful!! Very personable and attentive and did not rush us at all! I loved how comfortable it was. We had time to sit down, enjoy our drinks, our meals and the inviting dining area. I ordered the steak tips which were quite tough, and the sides were just ok. However, the burger w/ mac and cheese was yummy and cooked perfectly. We will definitely come back when in the area again. I would most likely order something simple next time like chicken pot pie or one of the burgers. They seem to have great reviews on those comfort foods. Would recommend!!
… moreMaureen J Sweeney
Delicious food, friendly staff and beautiful spacious restaurant with dining in several areas upstairs and downstairs. Nice pub area with complimentary cheese, dip and crackers.
… moreIla Joshi
Loved eating here! We had the salmon and the sweet corn bacon ravioli, both absolutely delicious. They have cheese and crackers and an assortment of breads, all complimentary. The wait is long and we had to wait for 45 minutes but thats because this place is hugely popular. Our first experience and it did not disappoint….our server was excellent too! We will back whenever in the area again.
… moreSydney Buckway
didn’t see this on any reels so almost missed it. It most definitely deserves all the hype. The portions are huge & SO yummy. They had a large variety of food on the menu and everything sounded so good! The atmosphere was perfect for a rustic small town in the white mountains. I will definitely come back one day. The service was also great.
… moreBurt Zhou
Service is okay, just adequate. Reservation strongly recommended. Everyone else’s food was good. Mine (baked scallops) was not. It had a strong scent of laundry detergent.
Dinner 2025/10/06.
… moreLinda Sullivan
Went to The Common Man for a quick dinner. My daughter and I got seated right away and was greeted by our server. We have a drink order and placed an appetizer. We helped ourselves to the bread, cheese and crackers all complimentry. We placed our dinner order and our dinner came within 10 minutes. Steak tips with onion and pepper, mashed potatoes and broccoli. So yummy and cooked exactly how we ordered them. Definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone. We dug into our steak so fast that I didn’t take a picture. Just the arancini appetizer.
… moreJamie
Restaurant was busy but organized and we got sat right away. We had Lacey who was amazing. She was personable and made her guests feel welcome and taken care of. Couldn’t have had a better server!! The manager Brian checked on all tables and was very personable. It was nice being surrounded by such a great staff.
The food was delicious. Get the bread they offer! Some of the best table bread we’ve had. The environment was relaxing, comfortable and fun.
Great night, great food, great service!
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