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Amherst back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
Black Forest Cafe 212 Route 101 Amherst 672-0500	??Maybe??	Parking and entrance are good except that the inner and outer doors open with little space in between, making it difficult to get in without help. Tables are easy to get close to. The accessible bathroom is in the bakery and is not the best setup but there is room. Otherwise friendly and accommodating.

Ashland back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
John's Cackle & Buzz Restaurant 14 South Main Street Ashland 968-7089	NO	The entrance has steps and the bathrooms are inaccessible.

Barrington back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
Good and Plenty 157 Route 125 Barrington 664-5797	??Maybe??	Parking and entry were accessible, with a walkway to get to the front door. Entry and bathroom were too small for a scooter, but unclear for a wheelchair. Price was right and service was good.
Sugar Shack 314 Route 4 Barrington 1-800-57-MAPLE	??Maybe??	Our rater found this restaurant accessible except for the bathrooms. Apparently the men's room had no door.

Bedford back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
Chen Yang Li 124 S. River Road Bedford 641-8552	??Maybe??	Short, steep ramp at entrance; one door with small threshold; Three floors but only one is reachable with wheelchair. Multi-stall HC accessible bathroom is a little tight.
CR Sparks 18 Kilton Road Bedford 647-7275	YES	Van accessible spaces in front and on side. Good entrance. Hardwood floors, wide open. Upper levels (including smoking section) reachable by stairs only. Ladies room is accessible (Men's not checked). Look for a table with a small circular base as opposed to a large base so you can get in close enough to table.
Outback Steakhouse 955 River Road Bedford 622-8833	??Maybe??	Accessible parking. Entrance has double doors that were opened by attentive staff. Parts of the restaurant are not accessible due to bar/smoking section seating on a raised platform with high tables. Ladies room accessible, men's room not checked BUT path of travel to men's room was blocked by child high chairs and other obstacles. Braille menu available. The rater called in advance and let the restaurant know he was coming in a wheelchair, but nevertheless, the staff were unaware of this and there was a long delay while waiting for a table. The rater did get an apology and a voucher for his next visit. Despite the problems, the rater recommends the restaurant.

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Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
The Lodge at Belmont Route 106 Belmont 877-872-2501	YES	The Lodge is at the Belmont Greyhound Racing Park. There is a large parking lot with some accessible spaces. Entrance and interior were open and accessible. The men's room was judged to be accessible though the sink was a little tight to get to. Food is good, live blues music Friday and Saturday, and - woo hoo! - the dance floor is accessible!

Berlin back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
Tea Birds Cafe 101 Main Street Berlin 752-4419	??Maybe??	Parking is on Main Street, and the "accessible" spaces are not too accessible or near the restaurant. Entrance and interior are accessible. Atmosphere is funky. Rest rooms are very small and not accessible with a wheelchair.

Boscawen back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
Alan's of Boscawen 133 N. Main Street Boscawen 753-6631	NO	Entrance is difficult in a wheelchair, and interior is cramped. Bathrooms inaccessible.
Kapelli's Pizzeria 203 King Street (Route 3) Boscawen 796-2727	YES	There is plenty of space in this level parking lot, though the markings are not up to code. Entrance is accessible. Interior has booths and tables. Ladies' room is "one of the most accessible I've ever seen and attractive too." Accommodations and attitudes are excellent, service exceptional, food is good.

Bristol back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
Homestead Restaurant Route 104 Bristol 744-2022	NO	Parking was judged to be average, with two accessible spaces but none for a van. Steps into the restaurant make it inaccessible. Likewise, bathrooms are up three steps, so inaccessible.
Village Pizza Route 3A Bristol 744-6886	NO	Steps. You can't get in with a wheelchair.

Candia back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
Pasquales Ristorante Route 27 East Candia 483-5005	YES	There is accessible parking right in front, a flat entranceway and threshold. The floor plan is open, with hard packed carpet. There is an upper level of the restaurant accessible through an outside route. All tables are easy to get close to. Single person bathrooms accessible on both levels.

Chichester back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
The Weathervane Route 4 Chichester 225-4044	NO	Alas, this otherwise accessible restaurant has inaccessible bathrooms. The stalls are not wide enough to maneuver a wheelchair. We cannot recommend it.

Concord back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
55 Degrees 55 North Main Street Concord 224-7192	YES	With the exception of a few minor issues (slight incline up to the front door, pedestal tables that make it hard to get a chair up to), this restaurant is fully accessible. The food is beautifully presented and delicious.
99 Restaurant 60 Diamante Drive Concord 224-7399	YES	This restaurant is accessible except it has too many booths and not enough tables. Therefore, seating was limited and made the experience less enjoyable than it could have been.
Angelina's Ristorante 11 Depot Street Concord 228-3313	NO	No parking nearby. Entrance is accessible but interior is small and tight, and bathrooms are inaccessible. Not the best choice.
Applebee's 260 Loudon Road Concord 224-6600	??Maybe??	Accessible parking. The interior design made it difficult to navigate in a manual chair. There is limited accessible seating (too many booths). Management was accommodating when a table was requested. Restrooms were accessible. The overall experience was less than fun due to the seating limitations.
Bagelworks 42 N. Main Street Concord 226-1827	NO	The entry is inaccessible due to steps: you can't get in. It's a shame Bagelworks is still inaccessible, given the general friendliness of the community-minded owner. But if you can't get in, you can't get in.
Barley House 132 N. Main Street Concord 228-6363	NO	Parking is on Main Street. The main entrance is inaccessible due to steps. The accessible entrance requires you to ring a bell and have the door unlocked. When I visited, there was a pile of chairs blocking the "accessible" entrance. Bathrooms are accessible if you get that far.
Bread & Chocolate 29 S. Main Street Concord 228-3330	YES	At first glance, this place does not look accessible due to steps. BUT, these folks have cleverly solved the problem by putting a ramp in through Gibson's bookstore. Parking is on Main Street. Bathrooms are accessible.
Brown Bag Deli Main Street Concord 225-9110	NO	Entrance has steps. End of story.
Caffenio's 84 N. Main Street Concord 229-0200	YES	Entrance is accessible. Parking is on Main Street. Tables not booths. Bathrooms are accessible.
Capitol Deli 2 Capitol Plaza Concord 228-2299	??Maybe??	Entrance is accessible. It's a small place and a tight fit though. Bathrooms are accessible.
Capitol Grille 1 Eagle Square Concord 228-6608	YES	Parking is on Main Street and limited. Entrance and interior are accessible. Bathrooms were not checked.
Cat 'N Fiddle 118 Manchester Street Concord 228-8911	NO	Parking is in rear. Main entrance is not accessible. Rear one is...if the door is unlocked. Rear entrance goes straight into the banquet area, not the best setup unless you want to risk crashing someone's party. There are better choices.
Cheers 17 Depot Street Concord 228-0180	??Maybe??	Depot Street is on a hill, so you'd probably want to park on Storrs Street at the bottom of the hill, and wheel your way up the sidewalk to the curb cut. It's a pretty steep hill. The curb cut has been recently fixed and is now accessible. Interior is multilevel, you won't be able to get to all parts of the restaurant. Outdoor seating is lovely but seats are affixed to tables, which are close together: you're not likely to be comfortable outside. Bathrooms are accessible.
The Common Man 25 Water Street Concord 228-3463	YES	The Common Man has accessible parking and entry. The entryway is a little tight, but a valet is usually there to open the door. Roomy dining rooms, elevator to second floor. Downstairs bathrooms are accessible, but not upstairs. 1-3-08 Update: On a recent visit the elevator was not functioning properly. The party was seated at a function room upstairs. It took 20 minutes to get the elevator working.
Constantly Pizza 39 S. Main Street Concord 224-9366	YES	Parking is on Main Street. The entrance is a little problematic, with a ramped paved area up to the door: a little steep, no railing but probably doable. Interior is accessible, as are the bathrooms.
Cool Moose Cafe 64 North Main Street Concord	??Maybe??	This is the new ice cream and sweets store on Main Street with the Cool Moose car often parked nearby. Parking is on Main Street. Entrance and floor plan are accessible. The bathrooms are accessible, but the path of travel to them has some narrow passages and stuff in the hallway. You can probably do it, but...
Domino's 202 N. Main Street Concord 228-4222	YES	Fully accessible. Since this is a takeout only restaurant, bathrooms were n/a.
The Draft Sports Bar and Grill 67 South Main Street Concord 227-1175	NO	Inaccessible. The main entrance is up a flight of stairs. There appears to be an accessible door on the ground floor, but alas, it was locked. Assuming one could get in the door, it leads to a single section, with the rest of the establishment upstairs, including the rest rooms. Being a sports bar, it was extremely noisy and hard to hear. 1-9-08
Dragon Star Chinese Restaurant 75 S. Main Street Concord 226-2423	YES	Fully accessible take-out place.
Eagle Square Deli 5 Eagle Square Concord 228-4795	??Maybe??	Parking is on Main Street and not terribly close. The entrance is not level with abrupt changes as one enters. Interior is tight. Bathrooms were not checked.
Foodee's 2 S. Main Street Concord 225-3834	YES	Parking is on Main Street; entrance is flat. Plenty of space inside to maneuver. Bathrooms are a little small and tight.
Friendly's 203 N. Main Street Concord 224-2771	YES	Fully accessible
The Green Martini 6 Pleasant Street Ext. Concord 223-6672	NO	The entrance is inaccessible.
Hermano's Cocina Mexicana 11 Hills Avenue Concord 224-5669	??Maybe??	Accessible parking consists of one space behind and uphill from the building. There is a separate accessible entrance. Inside, the first floor is maneuverable but the second floor, where the music happens, is inaccessible. Our rater uses pointing to make her menu choices, and the staff are accommodating and take extra time for her. Bathrooms are accessible. "Food is wonderful and services excellent". The music probably was too, but our rater couldn't get there.
House of India 6 Pleasant Street Concord 227-5266	YES	Parking is on-street. Entrance is flat and accessible. The inside is tight with some sharp turns but do-able. Tables are accessible. Big bathrooms.
In a Pinch Cafe and Bakery 146 Pleasant Street Concord 226-2272	??Maybe??	In a Pinch is accessible but inconvenient. Parking was judged as "inconvenient", and the entrance, up a flight of stairs, has a lift. Interior is very tight, bathrooms are also inconvenient. The service, however, was very accommodating and the food was delicious. In a Pinch has a second location, on Pillsbury Street, that is probably much more accessible.
Kansas City Steakhouse 172 N. Main Street Concord 224-0400	YES	This accessible restaurant is located in the Holiday Inn and has accessible parking, automatic sliding doors at the entrance, and a roomy interior. Bathrooms are accessible.
Longhorn Steakhouse 271 Loudon Road Concord 228-0721	YES	Fully Accessible
Margarita's Mexican Restaurant 1 Bicentennial Square Concord 224-2821	NO	This place is loaded with levels and steps, including into the main entrance. There is a separate, inconvenient entrance. Interior is tight. No accessible parking is nearby. A must miss. Sept. 07 ALERT! Margarita's refused to serve alcohol to a man with cerebral palsy because they claimed they could not tell if he was intoxicated, even though, except for his disability-related speech and movement issues, he had no signs of intoxication.
Moritomo Japanese Steak and Sushi 32 Fort Eddy Road Concord 224-8363	??Maybe??	Moritomo's is located in the Fort Eddy Plaza. There is accessible parking spot near the restaurant, but only one space is correctly marked. No access aisles, but spaces are very wide. On the day our raters went, the accessible spaces had snow covering the pavement-level signs and were all occupied. Entrance was accessible, as were the bathrooms. Stuff was stored in the bathroom hallway, making it a little tight. Only a small portion of the seating is accessible. Tatami rooms are not. Grill tables are hard to get close to. Most tables are in the back and scrunched together, making it hard to get by or to the bathrooms. Food and services, however, were excellent, and wait staff were attentive. You might want to call ahead to get one of the two tables in front.
Olive Garden 219 Loudon Road Concord 228-6886	YES	Fully accessible.
Outback Steakhouse 22 Loudon Road Concord 226-0300	YES	Accessible restaurant. High stools at the bar: aren't they all?
Pizzaria Uno's 15 Fort Eddy Road Concord, NH 226-8667	YES	Fully accessible.
Red Blazer 72 Manchester Street Concord 224-4101	YES	Parking has no signs marking the accessible spots except on the pavement: these get lost in the snow. Interior is accessible except for the bar area. When checked, accessible women's room sink was not working.
Ruby Tuesday 327 Loudon Road Concord 223-2505	NO	5-25-2007: Doors at entrance were very heavy and no assistance was provided. Tables were very close together, making maneuvering difficult. Bathrooms were a tight fit. The food was judged to be not too good. Parking was accessible.
Sal's Just Pizza 80 Storrs Street Concord 226-0297	YES	Fully accessible.
Siam Orchid 158 North Main Street Concord 228-1529	NO	The entry is inaccessible due to steps. You can't get in. What else do you need to know?
Subway North Main Street Concord	YES	Parking is on Main Street, which does have some designated accessible spaces. Entrance is accessible, though doors are a little heavy. Bathrooms are accessible. All tables, no booths.
TGI Fridays 221 Loudon Road Concord 226-1012	YES	Our rater gave TGI Fridays an across-the-board thumbs up. There was ample parking for cars and vans, wide doors at the entry, and an accessible interior with both booths and tables. "The seating is great for a wheelchair." Restrooms were accessible with clear paths and large stalls. Staff were very helpful.

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Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments

The Covered Bridge Restaurant 16 Cedar Street Contoocook 746-5191	YES	Our rater judged the Covered Bridge Restaurant to be fully accessible with the exception of parking. There is a small parking lot with no accessible parking space, but this was not a problem for him because there was plenty of on-street parking. The food was great.

Deerfield back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments

Lazy Lion Cafe 4 North Road Deerfield 463-7374	??Maybe??	Parking close to entrance, one accessible spot. Doors are very heavy. Spacious layout with hardwood floors. Small tables a little difficult to get in close to but do-able. Nice accessible bathroom, BUT they had a dresser in there making it impossible to get near the toilet. Nice atmosphere and staff.

Derry back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
Applebee's 14 Manchester Road Derry 432-5600	??Maybe??	Accessible parking is to the left of the front entrance. Entrance is accessible though doors are a bit heavy. Spacious interior, with tables and booths. Some high stools at bar. Ladies room is accessible; men's room not checked. They sat the rater in a booth rather than a table and then tried to remove her chair because it stuck out! Be sure to ask for a table!
Brookstone Grille 14 Route 111 Derry 328-9250	YES	Our rater liked this restaurant and found it fully accessible.
La Carreta 35 Manchester Road Derry Meadows Plaza Derry 421-0091	YES	Parking is easily accessible, properly marked, and right in front of the restaurant. Doors are light and easy to open. There are two sets, but plenty of room to maneuver. Inside, the host and staff move things around so you can access the tables easily. There are sections that are upstairs, but there is also plenty of seating on the first level. Overall, a good place to eat.
MacDonald's 45 Crystal Ave. Derry	??Maybe??	8-7-2007 Update:We took a trip to MacDonald's to speak with the manager about the access issues. We were pleasantly surprised to find some improvements in the parking, which now includes a van-accessible spot near an unlocked door. The entryway was still awkward and our rater could not enter without assistance. Seating has been upgraded so that now there are some tables accessible and comfortable from a wheelchair. Bathrooms were still awkward, stall would require leaving the door open for a transfer, and sink was hard to get to. The manager seemed very interested in making changes and agreed to follow up on several suggestions for improvement. The big news is MacDonald's plans to tear down the building and start over from scratch in January or February. That ought to take care of the access issues. 5-25-2007: The accessible entrance near the accessible parking is frequently locked. One family was unable to get in and had to eat in their vehicle. This McDonald's was notified it had a problem six months ago, and has failed to correct the problem. Feedback from prior visits: The fixed seating makes it hard to accommodate a wheelchair. The restroom was inaccessible.
Pinkerton Tavern 13 Manchester Road Derry 425-6665	YES	Accessible parking is right beside the ramp in front of the main door. Accessible entrance. Bar has high tables, but restaurant has low tables. Bathroom accessible except pipes are not insulated and mirror is not tilted. Very nice management attitude. Food is great! Chef is fun.
Thai Chef 35 Manchester Road Derry 432-2800	YES	Building is new, parking and ramps are great. spacious layout, hard packed carpet. Restrooms were not checked. Great management attitude, great food.
T-Bones 39 Crystal Avenue Derry 434-3200	YES	Parking is right outside the front door and properly marked. Flat entrance, couldn't be easier. Restroom has an accessible stall, but it has a baby changing station in it. Staff were pleasant and it was easy to get around on crutches. Nice, accessible restaurant. Our rater recommends it!

Dixville Notch back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
The Balsams Grand Resort 1000 Cold Spring Road Dixville Notch 1-877-BALSAMS	YES	Our rater found the dining facilities at the Balsams to be accessible and enjoyable. The restaurant is located on the second floor, accessible by elevator. She noted the restrooms were "inconvenient but do-able" and should be checked. Can somebody please check them?

Dover back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
Newick's 431 Dover Point Road Dover, NH 03820 742-3205	YES	Rating #2: Our rater found this restaurant to be accessible with some inconvenience when it came to opening doors. She needed assistance to open the front door, and found the restroom doors were "just barely movable". She found the food to be "only OK". 1-4-08 Rating #1 Our rater found Newick's to be above average in all departments, except for the restrooms, which were rated as average. Hungry, anyone?
Pizza Hut 915 Central Avenue Dover 742-3949	??Maybe??	Accessible parking and inside access were judged to be average. Our rater had problems getting into the restaurant due to the lack of automatic door openers. Management suggested calling ahead to have someone open the door for her. Restrooms were not checked. Wait staff were friendly and some are long time employees. Update: Pizza Hut has now installed a doorbell so you can get help opening the door.
Strafford Farms Restaurant Route 108 Dover 743-3045	YES	There is parking for an accessible van. Our rater was able to get into the restaurant using a large scooter, and inside access was great. It doesn't appear there are braille menus. Men's restroom was difficult with the scooter: the women's restroom is more accessible. Food was good too!
Weeksie's Pizzeria 66 3rd Street Dover 742-5055	??Maybe??	Parking was not good at Weeksie's for unspecified reasons, and the ramp at the entrance has a lip at each end that was hard to negotiate. Once inside, our rater found the interior and restrooms fully accessible, and she enjoyed her dining experience. 4-08

Dunbarton back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
Page's Country Store and Deli 15 Concord Stage Road Dunbarton 774-1516	YES	Four accessible parking spaces, wide doors at entry, roomy interior. Nice place!

Durham back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
Durham House of Pizza and JP's Eatery 38 & 40 Main Street Durham	YES	These two restaurants are connected. Accessible parking is available on Main Street, but the number of spaces are limited. There is a parking lot across the street though. Entrance doesn't have automatic doors, but ordering counters face the door so it's easy to flag someone down, and doors are left open during nice weather (we do have that occasionally in New Hampshire). Interior is a little cramped, tables are small and close together, but you can pull up to them, and there are tables outside in nice weather. Restrooms are accessible though on the small side. Pizza and subs: good foor, decent price, "a good place to eat with friends".
Pauly's Pocket 51 Main Street Durham 868-3110	YES	Parking: Fully accessible "parking is available on Main Street directly outside of Young's, but parking spaces are limited. One might have to use the parking lot across the street, but it is less than 100 meters across the street". Getting into the restaurant: "There is a concrete ramp a few feet to the right of the building, but the incline is very steep. My powerchair had no trouble with it, but a person using a manual chair might. No automatic door, but the counter faces the door, so I'm sure you could flag someone down." Inside Access: Average. "The place is not very large, about the size of a subway, but there is easily enough room for a chair to move around in. I was able to pull up to a table." Restrooms: "No accessible bathroom available, but in the defense of the restaurant, its not the type of restaurant that you stay at for very long, its basically a greek subway." Accommodations: Above Average: "The restaurant is about as accommodating as it can be for its size, the staff seemed very personable, and would definitely read you whats on the menu, allow a service dog, etc. Relaxed environment. Counter was high, but they brought my sandwich around front so I wouldn't have to reach." Overall Experience: Above Average: "I enjoyed it! This place has the best Greek sandwiches I have ever tasted. The food easily makes up in the ares where it lacks in accessibility."
Wildcat Pizza 3 Madbury Road Durham 868-5530	NO	Steps. Our rater could not get in. Boo on Wildcat Pizza.
Wings Your Way 13 Jenkins Court Durham 868-2425	??Maybe?? (but probably not)	Wings Your Way was rated by a student without a walking disability so take this rating with a grain of salt and let us know if you have additional comments. Parking is nearby and "can be accessible". Entrance included "very narrow passages, bumps to get into the store, small space in store". Interior had "good lanes for power chair or wheelchair, some steps in eating area for other tables". Restroom probably not accessible. "The food was OK, service was below average but it didn't seem like a disability friendly store."
Young's Restaurant & Coffee Shop 48 Main Street Durham 868-2688	YES	Parking: Fully accessible "parking is available on Main Street directly outside of Young's, but parking spaces are limited. One might have to use the parking lot across the street, but it is less than 100 meters across the street". Getting in: Fully Accessible. "I had no problem getting into the restaurant. The front entrance has a small set of stairs with a nice built-in ramp on the side. There is no automatic door, but the hostess station is right near the door." Inside Access: Inconvenient but doable. "It was not a huge deal getting around this restaurant with my wheelchair, but it could be better. It was a little difficult to find a place where I could pull up to a table and not be out in the aisle or be in someone's way, but with some correct placing it can be done. I was also able to pull my chair up under a table, which surprised me because that rarely happens." Restrooms are fully accessible. Other accommodations: "When inquiring the waitress about accommodations, such as reading the menu to a disabled patron, she said they do provide accommodations as such, but not being able to see it first hand, I cannot validate the statement. Judging from their 'handicap friendly atmosphere', I'm sure they would have no problems with specific accommodations." Finally, our rater recommends the Eggs Benedict and adds that on Tuesday mornings you can get two breakfasts for the price of one. An enjoyable place to dine!

Gilford back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
Townsend's Tavern 25 Dock Road Gilford 293-8833	YES	No marked accessible parking in the small, flat dirt parking lot. Entrance and interior are accessible, though tables may be a little close. One unisex accessible and roomy bathroom.

Greenville back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
Panda Wok 1 Dunster Avenue Greenville 878-1899	YES	There are two van-accessible spaces right next to the ramp to the front door. Entrance is accessible, with a well-built ramp and wide-opening double doors. Attentive staff see you coming and offer assistance. Interior is roomy with lots of maneuvering room in aisles and around tables. The accessible bathroom is accessible and locked, but "the staff is happy to help, and always willing to go the extra mile to accommodate special requests." "Friendly people, some of the best Chinese food in New Hampshire at amazingly low prices. Worth a trip to this off-the-beaten track small southern NH town." OK, so who's up for Chinese?

Hampton and North Hampton back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
Bonta 287 Exeter Road Hampton 929-7972	YES	Parking, entry, bathrooms all accessible. Spacious floors, hardwood. Tables easy to get close to. Very nice and accommodating. Excellent food and atmosphere but pricey.
Ronaldo's 69 Lafayette Road North Hampton 964-5064	NO	Parking lot was bumpy with no handicapped parking. Entrance doors had little turning room. Floor plan was very tight. The bathroom was inaccessible. Don't go here!

Henniker back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
Daniel's 32 Main Street Henniker 428-7621	NO	Way too many steps. The only way you will have "good memories by the river" is if you enjoy being carried down a long flight of stairs. Don't even consider eating here if you have mobility issues.

Hill back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
Hill Village Pizza Pub Commercial Street Hill	YES	There's plenty of parking including an accessible space near the front door. Entrance is accessible. Floors are tile with spacious layout. Restroom is accessible with a large maneuvering area. Staff are friendly.

Hillsborough back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
Tooky Mills 9 Depot Street Hillsborough 464-6700	YES	Parking was somewhat inconvenient because of not having any van-accessible spots. Entry doors were a little heavy but otherwise the entrance was accessible. The hostess was very accommodating. Restrooms are accessible. Our diner enjoyed this restaurant and found both the food and the staff to be great.

Holderness back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
Walter's Basin 15 Main Street, Route 3 Holderness 968-4412	YES	Our rater judged this restaurant to be fully accessible. Accessible parking is at the street and across the road. No specific accommodations were requested.

Hooksett back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
99 Restaurant & Pub 1308 Hooksett Road Hooksett 641-2999	YES	Entrance and dining room are accessible. Booths and tables. Parking needs van-accessible access aisles. The manager has promised to do this. Restrooms were not rated. Braille menus and friendly staff. Good food, low prices.
Bull Run Beef & Specialty Shoppe 1100 Hooksett Road, Suite 111 Hooksett 669-0981	YES	Our rater loved this place despite a few minor access issues. "GREAT food, GREAT services". As for parking, it was "somewhat inconvenient" for a van. A rear-exit van worked well, but it sounds like a side-exit might be tight. Very heavy front doors required assistance. Interior was very roomy with lots of tables with movable chairs, and our rater could get up close to the table. Bathroom was judged fully accessible with one note that the door was hard to shut. "Extremely high quality food: Very impressive".
Mangia Italia Deli Cafe 114 Londonderry Turnpike Hooksett 647-0788	YES	There was a lot of close parking but no designated HC parking spots. The entrance had a 2-3 inch threshold. Inside access was above average, restrooms were "average". Staff were very nice. Our rater enjoyed this casual, byob restaurant.

Hudson back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
McDonald's Route 102 Hudson	NO	Parking was not well marked and required crossing the drive-up traffic to enter the building. Entrance and inside access were accessible. Bathrooms, however, were not. The corridor leading to the bathrooms is narrow and requires a wheelchair user to back up rather than turn around. Our rater says, "When I asked about the restrooms, it was suggested that I visit a McDonald's at a different location!"

Keene back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
China Wok 7 Court Street Keene 352-2808	NO	The front entrance is inaccessible. There is a substandard ramp at the rear of the building which will bring you through the kitchen. The smell of garbage is distinctive. Bathrooms were not checked.
Friendly's 463 West Street Plaza Keene 357-1880	NO	There are two Friendly's on West Street in Keene. Our rater checked out the one at the West Street Plaza. While the people were nice, the atmosphere "friendly", and the parking accessible, Friendly's was not too user-friendly if you are in a wheelchair, starting with the entrance, with heavy doors and a sharp turn. Our rater could not get in without assistance. Interior layout was tight. The bathroom door was also too heavy to open without assistance, and the stall is at a strange angle, making it inconvenient.
The Pub 131 Winchester Street Keene 352-3135	NO	8-3-2007 update: Last month we posted the following review of the Pub based on information sent to us by a reviewer: “Bathrooms were inaccessible due to a narrow hallway and doorframe, and front entrance required assistance. Parking and interior were accessible, however, and our rater enjoyed her dining experience.” Shortly after we posted the above review, we received a call from Mayor Mike Blastos of Keene. The Mayor told us he was the owner of the Pub, and that he strongly disagreed with our rating. He claimed the Pub has been completely accessible since 1985. He said the front entrance and bathrooms were completely accessible. He offered to meet us at the restaurant and show us. A few weeks later, we called and left a message for Mayor Blastos so that we could set up a meeting and tour. His return message to us was as follows: “Good afternoon, this is Mayor Blastos, City of Keene, from the Pub Restaurant and Caterers as well, returning your call. If this is a followup for to come down I see no sense bothering with it, it’s not necessary that I be in your book. It’s your handicapped that lose out, not me. Thank you. Bye bye.” We went anyway, with measuring equipment. What we found were even more problems than had been spotted by our rater before. Some highlights: Parking: The two marked accessible parking spaces did not meet accessibility guideline standards. They were marked by one sign that was difficult to see, in part because it was too low, well below the ADAAG standard of 60 inches from the ground. There were no access aisles for either space, and no space that was van accessible. Entrance: The door required 7-8 pounds of pressure to open, more than the 5 pound maximum suitable for people with disabilities. Our rater did indeed require assistance. Interior was do-able although much of the seating was booths. Our rater was seated at a pedestal table without enough leg room to get the wheelchair up to the edge of the table. Bathrooms: There were two sets of men’s and women’s bathrooms, one near the cash register, and one in the back of the restaurant. The forward bathrooms were unquestionably inaccessible due to very narrow doors and very little floor space. The bathrooms in the rear required using a path of travel that included a raised threshold through a doorway that looked difficult to maneuver and greater than the maximum ½ inch specified by ADAAG: we did not measure it, however. The first major problem with the rear bathrooms was the entrance, which is through a small alcove with no maneuvering space. Door handles were standard round, not the recommended lever or push bar. The doorway’s clearance was 30 inches, two inches smaller than required for access: our rater could not get into the bathroom. Even if the rater had been able to get in, the interior space was too small to maneuver a wheelchair, made even smaller by the placement of a chair in the space. Due to a shelf that juts out from the wall the length of the bathroom at a height of 40 inches, the width between sink and opposite wall is 34 inches, and between toilet and opposite wall is a mere 22 inches, not nearly enough turning space. Recommended turning space is 60 x 60 inches of clear space. The bathroom mirrors were mounted too high to use from a wheelchair (bottom of lowest mirror was 41 inches), and the towel dispenser was a whopping 61 inches from handle to floor. With the exception of grab bars and faucets with lever handles, there was not much in this bathroom that could be called accessible. We hope the Mayor will set a good example and make his restaurant more accessible.
Stage Restaurant and Cafe 30 Central Square Keene 357-8389	NO	One accessible parking space is close to the restaurant.The entrance is accessible. Floor plan is very tight, and the women's room was tiny and inaccessible. Men's room wasn't checked.
Thai Garden 118 Main Street Keene 357-4967	YES	Whew! Finally a Keene restaurant that's accessible! Our rater found parking to be accessible though there was only one space. The entry had an airlock that was narrow with no automatic door, but staff were helpful. Accessible interior. Large bathroom was accessible but the door was judged challenging even though it had a lever handle. Staff were "fully accommodating", though "They did come up on my left even though I told them not to." Overall experience: "Very good. Nice folks."
Timoleon's 27 Main St Keene 357-4230	NO	Steps to the entrance make this place inaccessible. Geez, what is it with these restaurants in Keene?

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Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
Goodfella's Tavern and Grill 546 Main Street Laconia 527-0177	YES	Parking: "Limited Accessible spaces, but there are parking lots close by." Entrance: "The wheelchair ramp is inside the building and it's a little steep but very doable". Interior is very open, though it can get tight when the band hits the stage. High and low tables. Accessible restrooms, OK food. The music was LOUD, so don't plan on conversation. The dance floor is accessible.

Lebanon back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
Salt Hill Pub & Cafe 2 West Park Street Lebanon 448-4532	YES	Spacious layout, accessible parking right out front.
Three Tomatoes Trattoria 1 Court Street Lebanon 448-1711	YES	The tables are a little close together and getting around inside could be difficult on a busy night, but otherwise accessible.

Lincoln back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
GH Pizza and Restaurant Main Street Lincoln 745-6885	NO	The only way in has stairs. If you get in, the bathrooms are also down stairs. Ayuh, you can't get there from here.

Littleton back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
Applebee's 582 Meadow Street Littleton 444-1796	YES	Our rater found Applebee's to be accessible though she did not check the bathrooms.
Burger King 326 Meadow Street Littleton 444-1335	??Maybe??	Our rater found Burger King to be accessible but somewhat inconvenient. Parking is accessible, but our rater, who uses a wheelchair and has someone to assist her, goes in backwards due to no push button at the doors. Seating is fixed, and somewhat inconvenient. Rest rooms are judged accessible. The rater reports some "looks" from staff, but still enjoys Burger King.
99 Restaurant 683-685 Meadow Street Littleton 444-7999	YES	Parking was accessible, as was entrance and interior. Restrooms also accessible. Our rater says, "This was my first time, and it was truly a great experience with staff, facility, and meal very well worth it. Staff was polite, accommodating, and understanding to the needs of both myself and my friend. The 99 Restaurant gets a total thumbs up!"
Italian Oasis 106 Main Street Littleton 444-6995	YES	Accessible parking space is located on a hill, this could be a challenge. Entrance is accessible, the dining area is easy to navigate. Bathrooms are accessible. No large print or braille menus, but the staff are helpful. A friendly place.
Littleton Diner 145 Main Street Littleton 444-3994	NO	Alas, there are steps at the entrance. To their credit, however, we hear the diner is friendly and welcoming to people with disabilities other than mobility impairments.
Pizza Hut 238 Meadow Street Littleton 444-6493	??Maybe??	Van parking was accessible. Entrance was inconvenient: someone had to push the wheelchair in backwards. Our rater sat at the end of a booth - fixed seating. Restrooms weren't rated. No accommodations were requested. Our rater loves to go here despite the inconveniences.
Thayers Inn 111 Main Street Littleton 444-6469	NO	Steps to the entrance of this restaurant located within the Inn make it inaccessible.

Londonderry back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
99 Restaurant 41 Nashua Rd (Rt. 102) Londonderry	??Maybe??	Parking was judged to be above average. There were no automatic door openers at the entrance, which was found to be average. Tables were small and not accessible to wheelchairs or for more than 4 people. Everything else about the 99 was judged to be average. 4-08
Burgundy's Billiard Room 123 Nashua Road Londonderry 437-6600	YES	Great parking, ramps up to code, spacious floor layout, hard packed carpet, accessible restrooms. Fully Accessible.
Cracker Barrel 16 Nashua Road Londonderry 434-8804	YES	Very accessible restaurant. Multiple accessible parking spaces, entrance and dining room are accessible. The gift shop, however, is largely inaccessible due to surplus of merchandise, and register counter could use an accessible shelf. Braille menus available. Friendly , knowledgeable wait staff, treat customers like family. Our rater says, "My favorite restaurant!"
Ginger Garden 44 Nashua Road Londonderry 437-1688	YES	Parking is the only issue here: There are marked accessible spaces with an access aisle. However, there are parking spaces directly in front of the ramp, so if someone parks there you may or may not be able to get down. Everything else was above average. Flooring was packed carpet and tile. Bathrooms were roomy with lowered mirrors and insulated pipes under the sink. Food was delicious.
Poor Boys 136 Rockingham Road Londonderry 432-8990	NO	Not accessible: stairs and no ramp.
Super Wok 25 Orchard View Drive Londonderry 425-5108	NO	There are no signs or access aisles for accessible parking on the accessible side of the building. Ramp is a makeshift version of built-up tar. entrance and interior were average or above average, with packet carpeting. Restrooms: there is an extremely heavy glass door separating the hallway to the restrooms from the restaurant. The door opens into the hallway, so it would be nearly impossible to open from a wheelchair. There is a planter blocking the path of travel to the door.
TJ's Bagel & Eatery 123 Nashua Road Londonderry 425-1114	YES	Our rater judged TJ's to be fully accessible with the only exception interior access.
Whippersnappers Route 102, Londonderry Commons Londonderry 434-2660	??Maybe??	This is possible but the problems are these: entrance ramps are not located near the entrance, and one is fairly steep. The entry door is fairly heavy. Interior can be tight, and REALLY tight on crowded nights. Bar has high tables. Low tables and booths are also available.

Manchester back to top

Restaurant	Is it recommended?	Review and Comments
99 Restaurant & Pub 1685 South Willow Street Manchester, NH 641-5999	YES	The Manchester location is accessible except that there are too many booths. Perhaps you could call ahead for seating.
Bertucci's Mall of New Hampshire Manchester 668-6204	YES	The Mall has accessible parking. Entrance and interior access are above average. This is a smaller Uno's so the space between tables is a little tight. Restrooms not checked but based on prior experience, they are probably accessible. Very accommodating.
Billy's Sports Bar & Grill 34 Tarrytown Road Manchester 622-3644	YES	Our rater found Billy's above average across the board. "Good food and fun".
Black Brimmer 1087 Elm Street Manchester 669-5523	NO	Parking is on Elm Street, judged somewhat inconvenient. Entrance was accessible. Bathrooms were not: they are downstairs. Interior: some of the tables are on raised platforms.
Cactus Jack's 782 S. Willow Street Manchester 627-8600	YES	Fully accessible!
Cotton 75 Arms Street Manchester 622-5488	YES	Flat entrance. Most tables easy to get close to, accessible restrooms (a bit tight though). Open floor plan with hard packed carpet. A ramp leads to upper level and bar. There's also an outside patio but there's a step up.
Derryfield Restaurant 625 Mammoth Road Manchester 623-2880	YES	This restaurant was judged fully accessible.
Famous Dave's BBQ 1707 S. Willow Rd. Manchester 668-1220	YES	Famous Dave's is an accessible restaurant. Do avoid sitting in the bar, though: the bar itself is high, with high stools, and the area is crowded. Booths and tables in the rest of the area.
Fratello's 155 Dow Street Manchester 624-2022	YES	Parking was especially good. The first floor was accessible though there is a second floor that is not. Tables are "roomy". Bathroom was accessible, and had grab bars. Server was agreeable to reading the menu, and it was a good overall experience.
Gaucho's Brazilian Steakhouse 62 Lowell Street Manchester 669-9460	YES	The bathrooms are accessible though there are some tight turns. Parking is on-street. entrance, interior, and attitude were all found to be good.
Golden Rod Drive-In 1681 Candia Road Manchester 623-9469	YES	Our rater finds this restaurant above average with parking, entry, and overall experience. Interior is somewhat inconvenient but doable, due to a little crowding around tables. Bathroom was also inconvenient but doable. "Good food, fair prices, great attitude, accessible. This is a must for good food and ice cream".
Golden Bowl 124 Queen City Avenue Manchester 622-2000	YES	Parking is close to the entry, however there is no raised sign or access aisle. The entry has a small lip but otherwise accessible. Interior is very maneuverable, with tables rather than booths. Bathrooms are fully accessible. Very tasty Vietnamese food.
Jillian's 50 Phillippe Cote Street Manchester 626-7636	??Maybe??	Flat entrance, however threshold to deck requires help. Doors are easy to open. Hardwood floors and carpet, but fairly spacious layout. Bathrooms are multi-stall, door opens into the bathroom the wrong way and is difficult to get around without another person.
J.W. Hill's Bar & Grille 795 Elm Street Manchester 645-7422	??Maybe??	Parking is on Elm Street and judged below average. The rater had to park two blocks away in a private lot. Entrance and interior were accessible. Restrooms were not checked. Quality of food was judged to be average.
K.C.'s Rib Shack Barbeque 837 2nd Street Manchester 627-7427	NO	The entrance to K.C.'s had a 2-3 inch threshold, making it difficult to get in. Bathroom was inaccessible. Pulled pork was judged "great".
KFC 955 Second Street Manchester 668-4805	NO	There is inadequate accessible parking, and the ramp is at a separate entrance in the rear, with a door that's hard to open. Perhaps someone should tell the Colonel that the days of a separate (but equal) entrance in the rear are over. If you get in, the tables are easily accessible, but a zig-zag line to the registers is somewhat inconvenient.
La Carretta Mexican Restaurant 545 Daniel Webster Highway Manchester 628-6899	??Maybe??	Restaurant is in a strip mall with accessible parking spaces. Entrance has a 1" beveled lip to get in. Bathrooms are accessible but soap and paper towels are hard to reach. The problem, however, is that the restaurant has two levels, one inaccessible, and the accessible level has booths (you'd have to sit in the aisle) and high tables. There is one accessible table in the corner. Do-able but not great.
Longhorn Steakhouse 1580 S. Willow Street Manchester 647-4901	YES	Accessible parking, entrance, inside access. Plenty of accessible tables. Friendly staff. Bathrooms were not checked.
Margarita's 1037 Elm Street Manchester 647-7717	YES	On street accessible parking; several ramps are available in case city forgets to plow one. Accessible entrance, doors easy to open. Fairly spacious layout. Two levels, with ramp to upper level. Accessible bathrooms.
Merrimack Restaurant 786 Elm Street Manchester 669-5222	NO	Parking was on-street and limited. Entrance and inside access were good. However, bathrooms are in the basement and there's no elevator. Too bad.
Nadeau's Subs 776 Mast Road Manchester 623-9315	YES	On-street parking was somewhat inconvenient. Bathrooms not checked. Otherwise accessible sub shop.

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