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There Are 3 World-Famous Seafood Restaurants In The Small Town Of Seabrook, New Hampshire

Seabrook, New Hampshire, offers three notable seafood restaurants with unique atmospheres and fresh seafood.

Published May 18, 2023

Written by 

Ken MacGray

New Hampshire's coastline may be small but that doesn't mean there's any lack of delicious food straight from the ocean. In fact, New England has some of the most famous seafood in the nation, and folks from all over come here to enjoy it. There are three seafood restaurants in Seabrook that are fairly well-known for their menus and I'd like to introduce you to them.

1. Tuna Striker Pub

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For both locals and out-of-towners alike, The Tuna Striker Pub has become a hot spot in Seabrook. Inspired by the look of rustic fishing villages, the restaurant offers a relaxing and casual environment with great waterfront views.

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All of your favorite seafood items can be found on the menu, from lobster bisque to grilled swordfish to classic standbys like baked haddock and fish and chips.

2. Markey's Lobster Pool

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Markey's Lobster Pool/Facebook

The Markey family opened this local favorite in 1971 and has become a year-round destination for beach-goers ever since. With a casual beach atmosphere, Markey's Lobster Pool has been embraced by diners from all over New England and beyond.

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The restaurant is bright and airy with an outdoor deck that features views over a marsh amidst the salty ocean air. Oh, and the food is top-notch too. The menu has a wide selection of fired seafood, lobster right from the sea, and raw and steamed oysters.

3. Brown's Lobster Pound

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Brown's Lobster Pound

Brown's has been a local favorite since 1950 when it was founded by the Brown family. Generations later, the family is still hard at work serving the freshest seafood to their loyal customers. And signs point to the restaurant being around for a long time to come.

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Brown's Lobster Pound

Brown's features an indoor lobster pound where you can grab a cooked lobster or take one home to prepare yourself. Dine inside or relax outside on the deck overlooking the water. The restaurant is even dog-friendly!

If you're a seafood person, you owe it to yourself to take a drive to the coast to visit these seafood restaurants in Seabrook. For more seacoast dining ideas, check out a 40-mile road trip that will bring you to some of them along with a unique seafood restaurant just up the road in Portsmouth.

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This Train in New Hampshire is Actually a Restaurant and You Need to Visit

Scenic trains are one thing, but how about a scenic train that doubles as a restaurant? All aboard the Cafe Lafayette!

Updated Oct 30, 2024

Written by 

Robin Jarvis

Undoubtedly, New Hampshire is one in a million. There are so many unique places to see and things to experience here, we'll bet you could pick a new one every weekend and still not get to all of them! This is all the more reason to choose wisely. If you're seeking a truly one-of-a-kind experience, such as "dining trains near me," or perhaps "train-themed restaurants near me," then Cafe Lafayette is a must-visit. This dinner train in New England is one of the coolest train rides and it also qualifies as one of the most unique restaurants in New Hampshire!

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Cafe Lafayette is tucked away on the western slopes of New Hampshire's White Mountains. This unique moving dinner train has been entertaining guests for more than 25 years. Their own self promotion is an easy way to sum up this adventure. They say, "Two Hours, 20 Miles, 5 Courses." But even that doesn't cover everything... like the sheer beauty of the Pemigewasset River Valley as you meander through some of the most beautiful sights you've ever seen. Or the fact that there's just no "bad" seat on this dinner train. Everyone gets an awesome view.

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And the meal? Well, let's just say it's second to none and is actually prepared on board this magical moving express. You can choose between "main level dining" and "dome level dining," but really the pricing isn't all that different.

Cafe Lafayette has the distinction of being one of only a dozen or so dinner trains in the country. On top of those honors, they're only one of a handful of those same trains that actually prepare the food right on the train. The results are an absolutely outstanding, five-course dining experience you'll always remember.

For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, visit this (moving) destination restaurant in North Woodstock, New Hampshire. More information, including pricing and a link for reservations, can be found at the Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train website. One important bit of information: the Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train runs seasonally, May through October, and reservations are required. However, if you'd like to visit from December through April, check out the Depot at Cafe Lafayette. They offer tapas and a wine bar for the perfect dinner experience in the off-season.

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Visit Cafe Lafayette and hop aboard this dinner train in New Hampshire for an adventure that's totally worth its price in gold. Have you already visited this dinner train in New England before? Isn't it one of the unique restaurants in New Hampshire? If you need a place to stay while you're exploring the area, check out these beautiful vacation rentals near Woodstock, NH.

And if you're just not into trains, or eating while moving, then check out this article highlighting 8 of the most unique restaurants in New Hampshire that will give you an unforgettable dining experience.

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The Best Apple Cider Donuts in New Hampshire Come From This Small-Town Orchard

Taste for yourself why these sweet autumn treats at Washburn's Windy Hill Orchard have been called the best apple cider donuts in New Hampshire.

Published Oct 14, 2024

Written by 

Beth Price-Williams

Autumn promises so much fun, especially in New Hampshire. One of my favorite parts of the season is strolling through an orchard and filling a bucket with plump apples. But it isn’t until I take that first bite, as the juice sprays down my chin, that it really feels like fall. Only one thing rivals a freshly-picked apple and that’s hot, fresh apple cider donuts. You can enjoy both at this small-town orchard in New Hampshire all season long.

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Washburn’s Windy Hill Orchard in Greenville is the place to be on the weekends this fall, especially if you want to indulge in (and you really do) some of the best apple cider donuts in New Hampshire. While the famous apple cider donuts are offered during the week, at least until they sell out, they’re only made and served hot and fresh on the weekends. How good are they? Well, you have to taste for yourself, but WMUR NH viewers have named these sweet treats the best apple cider donuts in New Hampshire for four consecutive years, beginning in 2021.

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Close up of apple cider donutsPS they tasted goodCheck our my Fall and Thanksgiving collection

However, if you want to try to avoid (there’s no guarantee, though) long lines, arrive at the orchard early in the day to snag your fresh apple cider donuts, which are sold individually and by the half-dozen and dozen. Buy some to go, but order the apple cider donut sundae to get that quick sweets fix. It comes with vanilla or chocolate ice cream, homemade whipped cream, fudge, and caramel.

Autumn and apple cider go hand-in-hand, so you might want to try the cold apple cider, frozen apple cider, or hot mulled cider. The orchard’s bakery also features a full menu of fall favorites, including pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, fresh caramel apples, homemade apple pies, and pumpkin cream cheese whoopee pies.

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Ripe apples hanging in a tree. Apples hanging on a tree branch at garden center.

If you’re not in a hurry, stroll through the seven-acre orchard to pick your own apples from the more than 700 apple trees, or search for the perfect pumpkins for decorating or baking. Washburn’s Windy Hill Orchard has another fall favorite, a five-acre corn maze. Open daily throughout the season, the corn maze requires a small fee and is suitable for all ages.

Find more information, including days and hours, on the official website of Washburn’s Windy Hill Orchard, or stop by the Facebook page of this small-town orchard in New Hampshire.

Do you agree that Washburn’s Windy Hill Orchard makes the best apple cider donuts in New Hampshire? Let us know in the comments! Autumn is the perfect time to get outdoors and explore all that New Hampshire has to offer. What are your favorite fall activities in New Hampshire? If you’re up for a scenic hike, head over to All Trails.

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