08/18/2026
Our Anniversary Dinner at The Crown Tavern
If you’re looking for a restaurant in Manchester, New Hampshire, that has great food, a fantastic atmosphere, and makes you feel like you’re somewhere special, we highly recommend The Crown Tavern on Hanover Street.
The minute you walk through the door, you feel like you’ve stepped into an old-world restaurant. The beautiful floor tiles reminded us of a mosaic you might see in Italy. The combination of the open kitchen, wood-fired pizza oven, bar, and ample seating creates an atmosphere that is both comfortable and really cool.
We chose The Crown Tavern to celebrate our wedding anniversary, and it turned out to be the perfect choice.
We started the evening with a glass of Prosecco and the Stracciatella — creamy house-pulled fresh mozzarella served with hot puff bread. Our server, Kierra, recommended it, and we’re so glad she did. It was absolutely delicious!
For dinner, Colleen ordered the 8 oz. USDA Prime Flat Iron, served with asparagus, smashed fingerlings, lemon aioli, and bourbon-bacon jam. I went with the Prime Rib special of the night, which came with roasted potatoes, eggplant, and zucchini squash. Both meals were fantastic and cooked perfectly.
Colleen enjoyed a glass of Cabernet, while I tried the White Sangria, a blend of coconut rum, peach schnapps, and pineapple juice. It was really good and a perfect complement to the meal.
And then came an unexpected and very special touch. The manager stopped by our table and asked if we were celebrating anything. When we told him it was our anniversary, he surprised us by treating us to dessert!
We chose the Red Velvet Cake with cream cheese frosting, chocolate sauce, chocolate ice cream, and raspberries. It was the perfect way to finish the evening.
But honestly, what stood out just as much as the food was the service. From the moment we walked through the door until we finished our meal, Kierra went above and beyond to make sure every need was taken care of. She was friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely made us feel welcome.
Our entire experience at The Crown Tavern was excellent. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was fantastic, and the staff made our anniversary feel even more special.
Five out of five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We would absolutely recommend The Crown Tavern for an anniversary, date night, special occasion, or simply a great night out.
We can’t wait to go back!
The Astute Tourist
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