Waterhouse Restaurant in Peterborough

Leisurely patio seating next to the river. Great for drinks or dinner°

We re regular foodies at the Waterhouse and we really appreciate the wait staff and the food. Nevertheless, a special shoutout to Zach serving the bar area tonight. It s not often these days that we find a bright, engaged and thoroughly enjoyable young person. Thanks, Zach.

This place is a class outfit. Great place to celebrate a special occasion.

Paid over $300..unable to chew the steak. Ordered wine was not asked what kind. Hostess wearing sweatshirt. If going to charge 45 a meal make it worth it. The steak was so over cooked unable chew ordered for my son with no sides and was charged 40.00 for overcooked hard meat (steak) ..disappointed. do not recommend. Had to squeeze into a seat with many tables open . Made a reservation ..just moved to town and found this fine dining..the food and staff need to step it up for the price. Food was beyond disappointig.for 300 was a awful experience!

Paid $25 for just a chicken caesar salad. Waited 45 minutes for a small handful of lettuce and four slices of cold chicken. Not worth my time or the wait.

Wonderful food and service!

Family reunion luncheon - could not have asked for a better experience! Organizer was a bit nervous, as all arrangements were made via phone/email...but Linda did everything promised at a high level. Had a hiccup in place setting count, but was quickly resolved with an extra table and chairs. Food and beverages were served quickly - drink specials were delicious! Service staff did a great job keeping up with requests and kept us well-fed. Entire family, including our 2 toddlers, had a great time. The event was talked about for the entire vacation - GREAT way to start on the right foot. THANK YOU for a spectacular event!! Vegetarian options: Eggplant dish was yummy Dietary restrictions: Lots of GLUTEN FREE options accomodated.

The Waterhouse is located in the Center of Peterborough. The food is very good and the location is great, its just a couple of minutes walk from the Town Hall, where the Monadnock Music Festival holds its concerts, and the Historical Society where Electric Earth holds some of their concerts. 2019 Had dinner here again after an Electric Earth concert at the Peterboro Townhouse. The flat iron steak was excellent. Weve been coming here for many years and its always good. 2023: Its been a while since weve been here. Still excellent. Had the mushroom soup and a porterhouse. Theyve greatly expanded their outdoor seating, its much better now than it was. Sept 2024: Weve always liked Waterhouse but now its stepped up a level. I had the wagyu and it was superb. Its not Japanese wagyu, its from a New Hampshire farm. I always prefer to eat local so Im very happy that they are sourcing their meat from New Hampshire.

Wow!!! Such a great place. We were out antiquing and stopped here for lunch. Sat on the patio, just beautiful, great drinks. Food was amazing, both of us had the Waterhouse burger, you can tell its all fresh, just so flavorful. Highly recommend.

Love this great restaurant

Beautiful atmosphere. Great service and amazing food.

The food I ordered was good but not great for the price. Service was slow, thats usually the way it has been, not enough staff. Lovely atmosphere, clean facilities. They say they serve Coke, but it doesnt taste like real Coke to me.

Havent been there in a few months but its a good restaurant. Its kind of fun if you get a table right where the small River from the McDowell dam flows down. Pretty much anything they have is good there Ive never had a meal I didnt like. The one thing though is they have more competition in the area. Youve got the bantam grill. Bantam grill does have this chicken dinner that is just absolutely exquisite Ill put it on as its better than anything else in the Peterborough area Parking: Theres plenty of parking right in front of the restaurant as well as along the side of the building. Never had a problem parking even when it was busy and there are little eateries there and theres still plenty of parking.

Extremely rude male bartender! Made me feel so uncomfortable and did not care that food came out extremely under cooked . Manager did come out and try to handle the situation. The bartender started to snap in manger didnt tell them to stop just plain unprofessional atmosphere for fine dinning . Manager did not seem to care at all about how inappropriate staff member was to me. Be cautious dinning here or alone late at night.

Service was slow to almost being ignored. My waterglass was empty when lunch was served. It took until he returned asking how everything was and I had to ask for more water. Fish and Chips was fish and French Fries, but they did have malt vinegar. This was afternoon and very much a lull in activity. The Waterhouse burger was excellent.

The Averill House Vineyard team had Such a unique experience to be outside on the water under the giant trees in the middle of summer. The food was delicious and the servers were awesome Kid-friendliness: Perfect way to run a restaurant

Excellent burger and the flourless chocolate cake was awesome

Best atmosphere in town both inside and out! Staff and food is outstanding.

awesome gem of a restaurant. Comfortable atmosphere, creative menu, locally sourced items. We will definitely be back!

Service was good. Im not a fan of the cheese pizza or potatoe soup - it was completely creamed and no scalions as told. I almost wonder if i was given the wrong thing? Parking: Very limited parking at the actual restaurant and tiny spots

We just moved to the area and had dinner here for the first time last night and it did not disappoint. Zach made a killer dirty martini, service was outstanding, Brianna was so nice and engaging, and the food was excellent. We will be back for sure. Thank you!

Excellent food, great service, and a beautiful setting, right in the center of town.

Love it here. So delish! Zach the bartender is amazing. Please put lobster wontons on the lunch menu. Eat here Food : 5/5 |

Always excellent. The servers are especially friendly. Food is delicious.

Very nice and clean place. The river running beside the restaurant was great and the food and service are top of the line. They also serve mocktails.

Great service , excellent food. Meals were served in a timely fashion. Sirloin steak was cooked perfectly- mashed potatoes were so delicious. Great views of the river as well!

The Waterhouse is always great. Great staff, food and especially cocktails. We love the creative, seasonal drink menus, and they have the absolute best Espresso Martini that you can get.

Always a favorite in town! We were arriving late on a Sunday when no other restaurant was open. We called to see if they could possibly take us if we arrived before closing time. They were so gracious and welcoming. Kristen took great care of us and we had an excellent dinner after a long day of travel. Thank you!!

Food & staff were amazing

Wonderful experience across the board!

My daughters go to dance beside the Waterhouse every Tuesday and Thursday. My family is here once if not twice a week for a late lunch or dinner. The food is of the highest quality. The fry farm burger is second to none, and cooked to perfection. I just had the quail egg crostini special, it was out of this world. I hope it becomes a staple on their menu! Come here, leave happy, thats all I have to say!

Have visited several times living in the area but our most recent lunch with our of town family visiting was incredible! Our food and drinks for lunch were top notch and our Server Kelsey was amazing, she was very friendly, personable, attentive and made our experience even better. Kids options were awesome delicious and big portions, flatbreads and appetizers delicious again great portions. Burgers are awesome as weve tried those on a previous visit. Drinks were amazing highly recommend the espresso martini or any drink on the menu. Thank you so much see you again soon. Parking: Plenty of parking directly in lot or adjacent lot or also plenty of free street parking. We visited on a weekend and more than enough spots. Kid-friendliness: Kid menus and plenty of options for food and drinks very accommodating.

Food was delicious, really fresh, truly farm to table and presentation was great too. Our server was lovely. The only drawback was the hostess inflexibility. We had made an early reservation, asked to sit by the window to see the water. She said not because she had reservations coming up. Yet for the 1.5 hours that we were there, the two tables we could see by the window sat empty the entire time. This wouldve been a perfect experience had it not been for that.

The revolving door of bartenders speaks volumes

Kristen our server was AMAZING! the food was phenomenal. The Atmosphere was perfect. We planned girls night which included dinner at the Waterhouse. We were able to be silly, and have fun but also have a nice dinner. We will be back.

We love the Waterhouse. Very friendly staff. Great food and atmosphere. Zach makes us think we are well cared for and welcome. Chelsea s warm smile lifts our spirits. Everyone is great and have become part of our family.

Plan ahead and make reservations. Great wine list. Classic cocktails and fun cocktails are available with a nice selection of liquor. Menu is not so big that you have too much to choose from and what is offered is a wonderful selection. The food is perfectly prepared and plated. It was a delicious experience for the adventurous and not so adventurous palate. No rushing of service and very attentive.

Exceptional!!!

I live in town and for all of the potential this place has, it s consistently missed the mark. The location is fantastic and the ambiance with the river can t be beat. However, the various times we ve tried this restaurant over the last 5 years, we ve experienced excruciatingly slow wait times for food and drinks (an hour for our entrees at least), inconsistent service, and really subpar execution of dishes but somehow still manage to leave paying $200 (w/20% tip) for dinner for two. We won t be back until we hear these things have improved. These points are all well known to locals as well. To the owners: Please take note of feedback like this and aim to improve. We (and many other locals we know) would love to be a more frequent patron(s). These issues are completely within the control of those which manage this business but have been a chronic issue for at least 5 years.

We had such an enchanting experience at The Waterhouse. The service was five star and the food sensational.

Brianna was our Server - great big smile, very friendly, excellent service. Delicious and unique choices for food. Food

Lovely spot to enjoy a light snack or delicious meal. We shared the hummus plate and a delicious martini!

Excellent food, cocktails and service.

The Waterhouse is a wonderful dining experience from the beautiful location, to the food and service. Brianna has been our server on more than one occasion and I can t imagine anyone being better at their job. We love her. We recently had lunch on a beautiful snowy NH day and sat next to the window while the snow was falling by the flowing river. We also had my Mom s 90th birthday celebration at the restaurant a few months back. They were incredibly accommodating. The food has always been absolutely delicious!

Great food. Great drinks. Great wait staff.

The food, service, and location on the river were all excellent. The grass fed beef from Fry Farm was outstanding.

Our favorite place! Fenia and Ian are our favorite bartenders! Food is great! Wine and cocktails are great! Staff is wonderful! Highly recommend!

The Waterhouse has a great atmosphere being on the river and a very upscale feel by the layout and the professionalism of their staff. Unfortunately, I had a very negative experience with the food I got from them this past week, and Im still feeling the effects. This will certainly keep me from ever going back.

Just tried out the Waterhouse Restaurant and will definitely go back again. Food was amazing and service was amazing. Definitely a five star restaurant.

One of the owners runs a ranch. Fresh beef stew, seafood chowder. So good. Got a table sitting within 20 feet of the babbling brook. They also offer dining igloos.

Place was beautiful by the river! Sat right at the windows. They have igloos if you want. Small portions of food but cant say enough about the taste!! Fantastic! Will definitely go again!

Outstanding service. Food, wine and drinks were very good.

This was a great dining experience. The staff were friendly and professional. The food was delicious and came out at the perfect time. I really appreciated our table next to the river which was especially high due to the snow melting. There is plenty of convenient parking. I am looking forward to going back again soon!

Oh my goodness can not even explain how amazing the food was delicious ! And the service and atmosphere was top notch

Amazing staff and amazing food. A long-time favorite. Ian is awesome!!!

So welcoming and accommodating. We all had wonderful meals. Great view of the river!

Food is really delicious, dessert and salad too Services are good But i waited long time for the main dishes.

Love this view, food is good too

Limited menu that is mislabeled. Claimed they had beef stew and was served goulash. Fries were burnt. Wasn t impressed with any of the food items. The only positive things I can say is that the view is pretty and the servers were trying their best even though service was almost non-existent. Poor waiter was doing host and waiter roles.

Even though the place was nice and the staff was friendly, the food was quite a disappointment. The burger was very dry and tasteless, the bacon in the salad had some sauce which completely ruined it and the gluten free bread wasnt good at all. So we basically paid for the view.

A great view of the river and a very nice building. Food was good, as were the drinks. Service seemed a bit stressed and rushed, maybe even chaotic. Overall we had a good time

Great food, excellent staff. Beautiful, just beautiful.

Wild Boar Bolognese, table on the river, Ian as our server made for a perfect evening with my friends!

Our waitress was wonderful and we had a beautiful view, right next to the water. Unfortunately my son started to feel sick right before the main course came, but our server quickly packed up our meal and brought the check incredibly quickly so that we could get our son right home. Excellent service and food. *I would like to clarify that my son had been sick the previous 2 days and was unfortunately not yet over his sickness: him getting sick was not in any way related to the Waterhouse or anything he ate there. Dietary restrictions: They have a decent amount of gluten free options, most of which are marked as gf right on the menu. Even plates such as the charcuterie board offered appetizer can be made gluten free. They offer gf bread as well.

Definitely a change in something post-pandemic. Waitstaff was excellent, unfortunately the food was mediocre. Draft beer & wine portions was good. Vegetables were somewhat wilted and looks old, fish was OK but a bit greasy and not up to what weve had there before. When you drop $80 for lunch you should expect more. Maybe we caught them on a bad day so we may try again.

My husband and I traveled to Peterborough for an anniversary dinner. The Waterhouse is located right next to a river and in an area with local shops. Most of them were closed at dinnertime, but they looked adorable. We were looking to dine outside, but the weather was not cooperating. Our table was right next to large windows overlooking the river, so almost as good as being outside. My husband raved about his Watermelon Gazpacho starter, I had the Beef Tenderloin. It was accompanied by mashed potatoes and sliced carrots. My husband had Paella for his main and we ended the meal with a flour less cherry tart. Yummy!

If you re in beautiful Peterborough you must eat here at the Waterhouse. Great food, incredible service, view, and great ambiance. The tomato basil was delish as was their fish and chips. Had the best Empress gin & tonic. And the owner is lovely. Everything in New England is better! -tourist from OC, CA. Can t wait to come back.

Menu a bit underwhelming and unevenly executed. Good, but needs a refresh. Service a bit stretched.

Great local spot! Service is a tiny bit slow... Waited from 11:30-11:55 for someone to come for the water/drink order but we were not in a rush so not a huge deal. Food was delicious! I love the Cesar dressing! And we sat right next to the water. Will be back!

My wife had dined at the Waterhouse before, but I had not. We made reservations for the absurdly early hour of 5 pm on a Saturday; the meal was a precursor to a concert we had tickets to attend. There are three kinds of experiences one might have when dining somewhere for the first time. The best experience possible is to be blown away, by the service, the ambiance, and most importantly, the food. A step down from that is having your expectations met. Sure, youve never been to the place, but youve heard about it, and so you go, with your expectations in hand, and the restaurant ticks all the boxes. A good experience. Youll be back. My experience at The Waterhouse was neither of those first two. The ambiance was nice; the service was fine, but both my wife and I were disappointed by the food. I had a special, Oxtail Stew, as the appetizer, and it was the winner of the evening. Tender, on the bone, well cooked, and flavorful. My wifes hummus plate did a poor job of being hummus, and the veggies on the plate, while raw as one might expect, were poorly prepared. The carrot spears were practically logs, sliced at least three times larger than they should have been. There was an unforgivable passage of time between our appetizer and the main course. We were seated at about 5:05pm, ordered quickly, and had a nice conversation, but had somewhere to be at 6:30 pm. An hour after we ordered, we were still waiting and let our waitress know. When the main courses arrived, my wifes choice, I think a poké dish using perhaps Mahi Mahi, was meh, and came nowhere close to meeting the standards of Okipoké, a small chain of fast-casual restaurants we have been to in the past. My beef tenderloin risotto? So theres no need here to review in detail the required steps for making a risotto, because that didnt happen. My take on the risotto at the Waterhouse? The rice was the right level of al dente. There was too much cheese. The vegetables were certainly not prepared with the risotto. The brightness of their color probably meant they were blanched and then stirred into the rice and cheese before being served, with a few chunks of beef tenderloin added in for good measure. Because of this, the rice picked up none of the flavor. If I had to guess, water was used for cooking the rice and not a vegetable stock. I say this because the rice itself was basically flavorless. Cheese can excuse a multitude of sins, so while there was clearly too much of it to be risotto, whatever my dish actually was, the cheese, which did have flavor, improved it. The chunks of beef tenderloin were okay, but basically were there to appease Americans with our incessant need for a bit of protein in every dish. I dont *want* to judge The Waterhouse on timeliness, because on another evening, without time constraints, the opportunity to have good table conversation would have been welcome. But even so, our main courses arrived a bit over an hour after we ordered them, and at least 40 minutes after we had finished our appetizers. We ate them quickly. Very quickly. Perhaps 4-5 minutes was all the time we had. And that is sad, but my ratings in this review are not taking that into account. Nevertheless, it certainly impacted our eating experience. It is simply not typical to see over an hour go by before having your dinner in front of you, at least not in the U.S. The good. Our service was fine. Once the waitress was made aware of our time constraints, she became more attentive. She brought us our bill a minute or two after serving our mains, in order to minimize the time it would take to settle our bill and get out the door. The portable device the waitress had allowing us to pay at the table, something that has been common in Europe for well over a decade, was welcome. I hope it becomes more common in American restaurants.

Been here a few times for lunch. Nice atmosphere, right next to a scenic stream. The wait staff ranged from excellent to incompetent. Food was also a mixed bag. Avoid the steak frites, I got only 5 tiny pieces of precut meat, tough, overcooked, and barely lukewarm. The fish & chips was okay. Their burger was excellent, probably the safest choice on the lunch menu.

Waterhouse brunch is WONDERFUL! The staff is working hard and are very kind and helpful.

My wife got the fish and chips . The fish was fresh and very nice portion with fresh cut French fries .very good !! I got the margarita pizza. It was nice but in my opinion a little to much pesto . Staff were great snd every thing was nice .we would definitely go back .

Great location and outdoor area is perfect for dinner conversation in a relaxing atmosphere. Food was ok, expected more from the expense. Hamburger was overly rare. Waitress forgot to verify the absence of pepper in the dish (food sensitive to pepper) even though I asked and had a second choice ordered in case there was pepper.

Its ok

This place is great. Service was stellar! Food and drinks were great. Loved the lunch menu. It had something for everyone without overwhelming with too many options. Had the French dip and duck tacos. Both were fresh, moist, tender, and delicious. We will be back!

We had a magical dining experience. The outdoor area was comfortable, with the perfect atmosphere of dappled sunlight through the trees, a shady umbrella, flowers and greenery, plus the music of the river. All of the servers were outstanding, and the food was delicious and beautifully presented. I will be recommending Waterhouse far and wide.

Dinner at the Waterhouse was amazing! I had scallops which were perfectly seared and seasoned. It was served over soba noodles and vegetables that were dressed in a light sauce that was so tasty,. My husband had a special, the honey glazed salmon. We both are all of our meals. We sat on the patio and had a great server, Ian. Ian was funny and friendly and took time to speak with us. We will definitely be back. I really want to try their flatbread pizza!

Excellent location with very pleasant outdoor dining patio. But its quite expensive for what it is. Food is OK, not always great. Service is spotty (sometimes they just cant get to yes). Its just not a high enough value for the cost.

Disappointed that no internet is available on their wifi. A widower, I mostly dine alone and count on my smartphone for entertainment. I liked everything else about the place, but I wont be back.

We thoroughly enjoyed Waterhouse, and happened to meet the owners as we came in. They graciously came to our table and chatted with us, and made some recommendations. We started with the gazpacho and a glass of 2020 Photograph Cabernet Sauvignon (a great wine and available to buy locally at a great price...recommeded!) and then had the swordfish and the eggplant entrees. The swordfish was perfect, moist and tender, and the delicious hash that accompanied it had red potato , summer squash, peppers, carrots, radish, and onion. It was sublime. The eggplant was hearty, rich with mascarpone, parmesan, pesto, and a nice thick marinara. Both were excellent. Our server was flummoxed by the fact that the bottle of white wine we ordered wasnt available cold, but that didnt dampen her good spirts or lessen our enjoyment in the least. Overall a standout evening. Well be back for sure!

Relaxing place !!

The food was decent, the service was terrible. Atmosphere always great ..

First time and I will be back! Lovely deck along the river, exquisite food and drinks. Will not disappoint. Returned since writing this review. The duck confit tacos are amazing. Back again on a beautiful October day on the deck. The duck confit tacos were so good had to have them again. For dessert, the Strawberry Cloud. Look how gorgeous the torched meringue looks. I left contented.

I had an excellent lunch at the Waterhouse with my sister, Mom and nieces. I had the Thai flatbread which was delicious.

Service was slower than expected but we were not in a rush. Excellent food and great atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

Great place, great atmosphere, amazing service!!!

All the food was good, but that chocolate smores cake is one of the best I have ever had.

French dip was great

Beautiful location on the river. Excellent atmosphere and food. The Eggplant Roulade is fantastic with house made marinara (which is incredible) Food : 5/5

You need a reservation for dining room or you eat in the bar. pricing $$$$. Parking: You have to look around. Parking shared with many shops. Food : 5/5 |

We always have a great meal and experience.

Servings lasted two more days. Food was delicious. Pizzas are reasonable if you are on a budget.

We had a great new years eve here in their igloos! The food was delicious and service was excellent. It was a fun and creative way to eat out. The inside of the restaurant has a really nice holiday ambiance as well. Theres beautiful river views too!

Great food, service and a lovely view.

Always wonderfully delicious / Service impeccable

Great food, great service!

I have been here a number of times and the atmosphere, food, and service are always phenomenal. Dont leave without trying the affogato.

Love the location and atmosphere, so casual but also so high end. The drink selection is

The night could not have been more perfect! The food was amazing, the service was fantastic. But, best of all he proposed!

Food was good but very limited lunch menu... Specially for Valentines weekend. Sat next to the window overlooking the water... We will be back when the weather is warmer... Try some dinner and maybe the windows will be open to hear the water...

All three entrees were excellent as well as the desserts. Staff was friendly. A lovely atmosphere.

The food and the views of the water while eating were amazing!!! The burger was so juicy with great flavor, it really hit the spot!

Great location for lunch!

My stake was over cooked

Fig & pig on Flatbread. Scrumptious!

The great reviews of Waterhouse persuaded my wife and I to give it a try while on a house hunting trip to Peterborough. We expected a nice experience but it was above and beyond! Nice menu selection and wonderful ambiance. We both had the filet mignon and it was one of the best Ive ever had. Desserts were equally amazing. To top it off, our server, Kristen, made the evening even more charming. When we told her why we were visiting, she kindly wrote down several locations to check out for housing. After one visit to the Waterhouse, it is now one of our favorite restaurants.

Amazing food and a great outdoor seating area. Cant wait to go back!

Great food, geat service. From the minute I walked in until I left with the staff giving me pointers and recommendations for my drive back to the airport, everyone made me feel welcome, and they all pitched in to make sure I was taken care of and had a good experience. And the food & drinks were fantastic. The bartender Ian had great insights on the menu, and had a fantastic meal with great conversation with staff and other diners at the bar. I felt like I was having dinner with friends.

This was a surprising find! Cute, adorable, great service and the food was delicious. Dont skip the creme brulee!

Went here for my wife s birthday dinner and was not disappointed! A very nice restaurant with very good food and great service. It was prepared very well, from apps to dessert, all cooked perfectly. I especially enjoyed the scallops I had, absolutely terrific.

Loved this place. Knowledgeable server. Enjoyed watching the water. Wish I wasnt a tourist so I could go back.

A great place to eat. Menu was small, only a few items, but I think thats because we were in thr afternoon and not dinner. Also on thr expensive side. Cheapest meal was $18. A HUGE wine selection. Very expensive wine bottles. Most expensive was $850. A good drink selection. The appetizer was eh, not amazing but it was just humus. Outdoor seating was beautiful, spaced apart, very clean. Parking: Easy street parking. Ample of it, but it was not busy when we were there. Wheelchair accessibility: 1st floor

Not only the setting next to the river makes for a lovely meal, each dish is beautifully crafted and presented.

I was gifted a lovely certificate to WaterHouse by special friends. My s.o. and I enjoyed a great dinner together on Fathers Day. The food was perfect and our server, Brianna, was delightful. Its such a relaxing atmosphere. It made my evening.

A lovely luncheon enjoyed by our group on the patio over looking the river! 4 courses with wonderful variety in food choices, along with dessert and coffee! Absolutely delcious! The wait staff was fabulous! Attentive and professional and kind hearted! We will return! So lovely!

Parking: Close, free parking.

Mediocre food at top shelf prices.

Over priced service was mot that good food was very good

We found this place on accident and we fell in love quickly. The service was impeccable, the setting very pretty, and the food was delicious. Pictured here is the Salmon Caesar Salad and the Fig and Pig Flatbread

We are never disappointed with our experience at The Waterhouse and last night (8/6/22) was no exception. We were greeted warmly at the door by the hostess, given excellent recommendations by our waitress and enjoyed wonderful food. I was very happy to hear that the kitchen staff was being treated well during this heat wave; being made to take breaks.

Excellent waiters and waitresses, burger truly home made and large portions.

Beautiful location on the river Dietary restrictions: Lots of Gluten free options

Great service, awesome dinner, very good portion entrees

Relaxing fine dining Dietary restrictions: They know gluten free

Went there for lunch and had a great experience. Food was delicious and service was great.

It was a good place. My home fries were undercooked and we waited almost a half an hour for the check after we finished. Its quaint but not amazing

Wow. This was absolutely tremendous food! Expensive if youre going to go for appetizers, steak, and dessert, but so good! Service was great to go along with the food. Would go for special occasions if I lived nearby

This little gem is worth going back to! Full plate of food, very tasty and very nice atmosphere inside and out, we ate lunch outside, it was a wonderful experience!

Great place for a special night out. Outstanding service, and one of the best steaks Ive ever had.

Great dining in a beautiful location. Food and service were excellent!

Tastiest meal I had while in NH. One night we had great service, the next night not so much.

Perfect!

The dinner was fabulous from start to finish. We were a party 14. Service was great. My Filet was a perfect medium rare

Wonderful dinner tonight at the Waterhouse. Had mushroom/onion soup that was creamy and wonderful then the tenderloin risotto that was wonderful too. Great waitstaff made the evening very special.

Great drinks. Nice wine list

Great ambiance, remarkeable wine list, and wonderful staff. The food was good, bordering on great. I dont see a Michelin star in their future, but for little Peterborough, its fantastic. Sadly, I have a feeling that a lot of folks complaining about the amount of time it took to get their food simply dont want to spend a moment more than they have to across the table from their dining companion. We will return. My better halfs tenderloin and rissoto was tasty, as was my short rib.

Cuisine, drink flavors and ingredients were fabulous, menu options were on point and unique, although most of the presentations were lacking any kind creative technique. We will most certainly go back.

Always a great place to stop by and sit by the river outside. Outstanding service and excellent food.

Great food and ambiance. Sunny was an awesome server.

Great food, excellent service!

Waitstaff was pleasant but inattentive. Table was sticky with a crumpled napkin from a previous party still on it. Had to ask for coasters for our drinks which were dripping condensation. Food very tasty. Waiter never checked in to refill ice tea. Waited 30 mins for our order to be taken. Finally had to flag down the waiter and ask to place order. Asked twice for our check. Food would maybe encourage me to return. But disappointed in service.

BEST SOUP EVER - we will come back just for the Mushroom-Onion soup! It had a unique flavor profile with hints of sherry - amazing!! The patio setting next to the river was absolutely charming. The food was fabulous. New favorite food excursion!

Good service. Beautiful outside area. But I dont recommend the charcuterie board. For me something that looked like scrapple and something that was like kielbasa was on the board. That is kind of not so tasty to me. Not for a charcuterie board

Great place to eat here! Been visiting Peterborough many years with my parents the first year just my father & I. I reserved water view inside ( we didnt get the front window) but got close enough to see it while sitting down. Since it was lunch didnt need to dress up very casual. Food was & staff were friendly and helpful. Handicap lift and not many steps. My father had a walker with him. We both enjoyed our lunch. Parking was difficult since it was Friday but I found plenty of parking across a small walking bridge.

Great atmosphere, right by the river

Great bartenders

Not back yet to the pre-Covid food standards. Nice but has a ways to fully come back. Miss thhe crab cakes from menu.

Excellent food, service and wait staff! Had a great Caesar Salad here. There is a unique, beautiful view of the river that runs right alongside the restaurant.

No filling

I have lived in and near Peterborough for over 3 years now and eaten at or gotten take out from this restaurant over 20 times. The food has gotten so bad in the past 2 years. I just had a Waterhouse Burger from there tonight that has to be one of the most taste-less medium rare (and it was at least cooked to the right level) burgers I have ever eaten in my life. You would think for $20 they could make a hamburger as good as McDonalds, but yeah no. Jaffreys McDonalds would win this contest every time in the past few years. If you want ambiance and good service its a fine place. And I am sure some of the other items on the menu are done well or it wouldnt have such decent reviews. But meat is not their thing, and I have had the filet there as well and it was pretty poorly cooked, so yeah... 2 stars from me. Cooper Hill or Bantam Grill is a much safer choice for consistent food quality.

They were out of the special at 5:30. Short staffed waited 2 hours for food

Had dinner last night at the Waterhouse Restaurant and it was great! I was aware ahead of time to expect a leisurely dining experience and since we were catching up with friends for the first time in many years that was perfectly fine. Our waitress was attentive, the food was well worth the wait and at the end of our dinner one of the owners came by to check on how everything was. Impressive! Wish we lived closer to dine here more often but we will be back the next time we are in the area!

A very pleasant atmosphere and service ... The staff were very respectful I encourage a visit Thank you KimT

Made a reservation for outside and had lunch on a Saturday. Seated right along the river and for most of our meal we were the only ones in our seating area. Beautiful view, the sound of the river was wonderful. Our server Reilly was fantastic! Very attentive, pleasant and friendly. Service was great and the wait time for our meals was just long enough to enjoy a drink beforehand. We had the Fish and Chips and the Fish Tacos. Both were delicious. We never felt rushed to clear the table and ended up staying about 90 minutes. Well happily go back again.

I have never had a worse scallop presentation in my life. White, flacid, and swimming in oil. The succatash did not help, obviously frozen corn with nothing else to add. Such an embarrasment at $36 dollars. I think the waterhouse suffers from a lack of competition and rides upon an undeserved front of fine dining.

Great food, great service, great views. What more can you ask for? Location can be a bit hard to find, but its definitely worth it.

Service was terrible. We waited for over 1.5 hours and still never got our food. I ended up paying for our drinks and leaving. Very overpriced food with very small portions, save your money and go to Harlows.

Beef short ribs were very very good.

Second time here. Good food, friendly wait staff but CLUELESS. We waited..and waited..and waited for our dunk order. Inquired twice. Waited for our soup while FOUR employees stood at bar. Finally inquired after 30 min asked please give soup before meal. After that, along came soup AND meal together. Finished eating waited and waited again while bar staff twiddled thumbs. Brought check we asked for dessert menu. STILL didn t clear dishes. Finally did after we nicely asked. We have timer now curious if they have to actually bake our cake first? This is only lunch and they are not that busy!

Very good place. Great peoples working there

After three dinners with my wife and extended family, Im not pleased. The service leaves much to be desired, from cold personalities to snarky remarks. The food is okay, nothing special.

Amazing food

We had my daughters baby shower luncheon at Waterhouse, Saturday November 6th; they exceeded all our expectations! The room was set up perfectly we had wonderful attentive staff and the food was marvelous! Thank you Linda & Waterhouse team for an incredible experience!

My boyfriend and I went here for his birthday dinner and we had a fantastic time being served by Ian! Everything from the Cidertinis to the lobster wontons to our entrees were immensely well prepared and we really enjoyed everything. We even stayed for a post dinner coffee and biscotti which we typically don t do, but we were having a great time enjoying the atmosphere and Ian made us feel so welcome.

Good food

The food was delicious. Best corn chowder Ive ever had! Excellent service! Waitress was lovely.

Excellent food and service. A bit pricey