Category: Restaurants

Directly across the street from The MS Mount Washington cruise terminal and the Alton Bay docks is Pop’s Clam Shell seafood restaurant.

The Yelp review for this establishment was four stars so we had high hopes. The ambiance of the area was wonderful with the views of the bay and the boats entering and leaving the docks. The restaurant had an outdoor seating area on the roof but we chose to park at the docks and eat while looking out towards the bay.

When the food arrived the portion size was enormous and we started to dig in. We were here during the pandemic of 2020 so I am hesitant to comment on the freshness of the fish but I have to say both Rita and I had haddock and it was extremely stale and rubbery. Alex had clam strips and they were also very chewy. I am willing to give them the benefit of the doubt and say the staleness was due to difficulty in getting fresh product during the pandemic but it was one of the most disappointing seafood meals I have had in a long time.
Rita and I both had fish and chips.

And Alex clam strips.

This was a cash only operation.

The Gather Together Cafe in Woodsville has an unfortunate name for when we visited during the great pandemic of 2020. The cafe was open for takeout and all social distancing protocols were in effect when we stopped for a quick lunch on a road trip to Northern New Hampshire. The breakfast and lunch spot had a nice selection of sandwiches and salads available all made to order on premises.

They also had some pre-made dishes that seemed to be very popular with the locals.

Rita, Alex and I opted for sandwiches and we split a salad. I had a melted swiss cheese with caramelized onions panini which was incredible. The melted cheese was abundant and meshed well with the onions, delicious.

Rita had roast beef with swiss cheese and caramelized onions,

while Alex had a grilled cheese with tomato and bacon.

The salad we split was grilled chicken with strawberries, blueberries, almonds, feta and a balsamic vinaigrette. It was also excellent.

The restaurant itself looks like a converted home with a small seating area if the pandemic ever loosens its hold on us and there is a small outdoor seating area as well.

There are some fast food options in town but if you are ever in the area please stop here for a wonderful lunch you will not be sorry.

Jocelyn’s in Salem, New Hampshire offers a nice selection of mediterranean favorites in a pleasant atmosphere. The casual setting is easily accessed off Route 28 in Salem. The menu has such middle eastern staples as kibbee, shawarma, and hummus.
The hummus was a great start to the meal.

The entrees were all authentic and very good as we shared around the table.