The Foundry

4.6

2462 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 42 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

We are an American Style Restaurant with a French flair located in the beautiful Manchester Mills in Manchester NH.

**At this time we are excepting reservations for parties no larger than 6 people. There is no exception to this policy. Parties over 6 people may be booked by calling the restaurant. Any parties over 6 people will be sat at separate tables.

**We accept reservations for INSIDE DINING ONLY. Reservation made with patio requests do not guarantee an outdoor table will be available upon arrival and may require an additional wait time. Due to frequent changes in the weather we do not accept reservations for outside and all reservations are for inside dining with preferences noted.

**Due to limited seating availability there is a 2 hour time limit on all patio tables without exceptions.

Masks are mandatory during this time in the restaurant is non-negotiable, Thanks for your patience at this time while we focus on giving the best service possible.

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
50 Commercial St, Manchester, NH 03101-1100
Phone number
(603) 836-1925
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Popular dishes

Foundry Award Winning PoutineUS$14.00
Pineland Farms Cheddar Cheese Curds | House-Made Gravy
Blood Orange Brussels SproutsUS$15.00
Blood Orange Glaze | Toasted Pistachios
18 Hour Pork RibsUS$16.00
Hot Honey BBQ Sauce | Scallions
Chicken WingsUS$15.00
Choice of Buffalo or Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce | Smoked Ranch
Potato SkinsUS$12.00
Yukon Gold Potato | Cheddar Cheese | Scallions | North Country Smokehouse Bacon | Sour Cream
Fried CauliflowerUS$15.00
Buffalo Sauce | Pickled Celery | Crumbled Blue Cheese Crisp
Buffalo Chicken DipUS$15.00
Blue Cheese Crumbles | Scallion | Corn Tortillas
Oysters on the ½ Shell
Citrus Mignonette | Cocktail Sauce
- ½ DozenUS$20.00
- Full DozenUS$35.00
Saffron MusselsUS$21.00
Garlic | Shallot | Leeks | Dijon Cream | Fresh Herbs | Grilled Baguette
Sake TunaUS$25.00
Coriander Crust | Marinated Bok Choy | Scallion | MIso Créme Fraîche

Cheese and Charcuterie Board

Crostinis and Seasonal Garnishes

Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co. Alehouse CheddarUS$9.00
South Woodstock, VT. Harpoon Beer Infused Pasteurized Cow's Milk Cheese
Bell & Goose CamembertUS$10.00
Lebanon, NH. Pasteurized Cow's Milk Cheese. Foundry Exclusive
Bayley Haven Blue CheeseUS$12.00
Greensboro, VT
Holy Smokes GoudaUS$11.00
Cobb Hill Cheese Heartland, VT
Short Creek Farms KoshoUS$12.00
Northwood, NH Chili & Citrus Pork Salami
Short Creak Farms ChorizoUS$12.00
Northwood, NH
Prosciutto de ParmaUS$10.00
San Danielle, Italy. Dry-Cured Pork Shoulder
Licini Hot SoppressataUS$11.00
Union City, NJ. Spicy Italian Pork Salami with Calabrian Chili
Chef's Selection Goat CheeseUS$11.00
Local Goat Cheese
Chef's Selection Seasonal CheeseUS$12.00
Chef's Selection Seasonal MeatUS$12.00

Soups

Soup of the Day
Chef's Daily Special Soup
French OnionUS$12.00
Crostini | Fontina | Swiss Cheese

Salads

Grilled Chicken $8 | Salmon $15 | Shrimp $12 | Steak $18 | Sea Scallops $25

CaesarUS$13.00
Romaine | Parmesan Cheese | Garlic Croutons | White Anchovies | Caesar Dressing
Summer Wedge SaladUS$18.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon | Pickled Onion | Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes | Great Hill Blue Cheese | Lemon Buttermilk Dressing
Strawberry & Citrus SaladUS$14.00
Mixed Greens | Watercress | Goat Cheese | Red Onion | Candied Pecans | Grapefruit & Rhubarb Vinaigrette
Summer Harvest US$14.00
Mixed Greens | Chicory | Heirloom Tomatoes | Cucumber | Red Onion | Fennel | Radish | Sunflower Seeds | Truffle Balsamic Dressing

Sandwiches

All Sandwiches are Served with French Fries

Foundry BurgerUS$22.00
Local Ground Beef | Bib Lettuce | Cheddar | Bacon Jam | Roasted Garlic Aioli | Crispy Fried Onion Strings
Cuban PaniniUS$18.00
Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder | Swiss Cheese | North Country Smokehouse Black Forest Ham | Blackwater Mustard Co. Maple Mustard Aioli | House-Made Pickles | Bread Shed Ciabatta
Shaved Rib-Eye PaniniUS$22.00
Shaved Rib-Eye | Mixed Bell Peppers | Onion | Chipotle Aioli | Sourdough
Hot Honey Dipped Chicken SandwichUS$20.00
Lemon Pepper Aioli | Bibb Lettuce | House-Made Pickles | House-Made Brioche Bun

Entrees

Roasted Tomato & Lobster RisottoUS$40.00
Lobster | Roasted Garlic | Cheddar | Parmesan Crisp
Roasted Mushroom Poke BowlUS$30.00
Dunk's Mushrooms | Sticky Soy | Scallion | Radish | Cucumber | Avocado | Wakame | Jasmine Rice
Pan Seared SalmonUS$36.00
Mixed Summer Squash | Farro | Cilantro Beurre Blanc
Atlantic CodUS$36.00
Leek | Spiced Cauliflower | Creamed Farro
Caramelized Sea ScallopsUS$45.00
Roasted Shrimp | Cauliflower Puree | Brown-Butter & Caper Sauce
Braised Lamb Shank US$46.00
Couscous | Warm Eggplant Caponata | Olives | Merguez Sausage | Natural Jus
Steak FritesUS$42.00
Parmesan Truffle Fries | Watercress | House Demi-Glace
Grilled SirloinUS$45.00
Creamed Corn | Zucchini Squash | Cipollini Onion | Esquites Fritters | House Demi-Glace
Grilled Rib-Eye
Duck Fat Potatoes | Broccolini | Cowboy Butter

Sides

French FriesUS$7.00
Truffle French FriesUS$12.00
Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$8.00
Garlic BroccoliniUS$8.00
Roasted PotatoesUS$8.00
Mixed Summer SquashUS$8.00
Dunk's Local MushroomsUS$14.00
Roasted Tomato RisottoUS$12.00
Potato PureeUS$8.00

Desserts

Crème BruleeUS$12.00
Vanilla Bean Custard | Fresh Seasonal Berries
Blueberry Lemon CheesecakeUS$14.00
Lemon Curd | Candied Lemon | Fresh Blueberries | Whipped Cream
Chocolate Lovers CakeUS$14.00
Rich Chocolate Frosting | Caramel Sauce | Sea Salt Toffee Crumble | Fresh Berries
Mango TartUS$13.00
Mango Custard Filling | Coconut Shortbread Crust | Lime Infused White Chocolate Sauce | Dried Lime Slice | Toasted Coconut
Seasonal Cobbler
Ask your server for Tonight's Seasonal Cobbler
Deans Coffee Ice CreamUS$9.00
Chocolate Sauce
House-Made Ice CreamUS$9.00
House-Made SorbetUS$9.00
White Peach Pistachio Mousse CakeUS$20.00
Pistachio Blondie Crust | White Peach Mousse | Strawberry Jelly | Pistachio Mousse | Strawberry Coulis | House-Made

What 2,462 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

New Hampshire
Great for brunch
New Hampshire
Hot spot
New Hampshire
Most Booked
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
Great for brunch
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
Healthy
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
Hot spot
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
Great for scenic views
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Foundry is a beloved choice for special occasions, offering "great food and service." With "excellent views of the river" and a "lovely patio," it creates a memorable dining experience. The "creative menu" features standout dishes like the "best Brussels sprouts" and "life-changing spring risotto," complemented by delightful cocktails.

2,462 Reviews

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KimberlyW
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a fabulous meal at the Foundry! Great service too!
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Jennifer
Greater Boston10 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We waited over an hour for food and we were in a time crunch heading to a show. One of the steaks was not done correctly and there was no time to send it back. Minimal check-ins from the waitress. I have been to the Foundry many times before and by far this was my worst experience, unfortunately I had brought 3 people who had never been before, they will likely never go back.
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Laura
New Hampshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Having enjoyed my most outstanding restaurant experience in Manchester at the Foundry 2 years ago, I opted to take my out of town foodie friends there to celebrate our birthdays. I did not expect to exceed my first experience but that was the case last night. The magic of enjoying the late afternoon sun lighting up our table over the river view enhanced the welcoming atmosphere of the restaurant. Our server, Michaela, could not have been better. She gave us ample "space" to visit with each other while checking in on our drinks and eventually our meal. Our meals were outstanding- uniquely prepared with local farm raised ingredients. Completely unexpectedly when I asked for the check, our server brought it alongside a lovely trio of small chocolate fudge, each little plate with a unique candle. This despite our satiety from our meals was the icing on the cake of our experience. What a delight!
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OpenTable Diner
Naples4 reviews
1.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I absolutely love the foundry for dinner, but I don't know what all the excitement is regarding their Sunday brunch. It was below average at best. The food selections were typical buffet, and they ran out of some of their most popular items before noon. Maybe they were having an off day, but it was certainly not anything I would run back for.
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Karen
Greater Boston6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The cost is still high.$170 for 4, w/o drinks) But we appreciate that you brought beef prime rib back instead of the previous beef. The variety of dishes and deserts was excellent. Some chafing dishes were not refilled often enough. Service was excellent.
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Patrick
Miami5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing place the food was delicious, the atmosphere was amazing. I really enjoyed that restaurant, I would go back in a heartbeat.
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Dan
New York City10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was great, but our waiter was not good at all. He knew nothing, and offered nothing. For example, "How is the venison pasta?" The response was that he did not know. And when I asked what they had for cognac after dinner, he said he didn't know if they had it, but he would get me a drink menu. Really? We are at dinner, spending nearly $300 before the tip, and the wait staff is bad? These are but two examples. There were many. It was as if it was his first night, but it was not. We asked. That was the only real disappointment. All else was good, but this needs to be corrected. For the price paid, the service should match the quality of the food.
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Andrew
New Hampshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I prefer to go earlier rather than later, because most establishments/restaurants, even the more upscale ones are so noisy that I can hardly hear across my own table. I honestly prefer to eat at home instead, but going around 4:00 pm makes all the difference! It was a very pleasant experience (all around) at The Foundry because we were early.
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Jill VIP
Greater Boston100 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never unsatisfied with dinner at this restaurant. The food is always good and the wait staff friendly and attentive. Always a good night when you go to The Foundry!
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Jason
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal with excellent service and very nice ambiance.
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FAQs

The Foundry offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (603) 836-1925.

The Foundry is rated 4.6 stars by 2462 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 42 times today

50 Commercial St, Manchester, NH 03101-1100

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(603) 836-1925
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

The Foundry

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Salmon

Smoked Salmon

Mushroom Risotto

Appetizers

Foundry Award Winning PoutineUS$14.00

Blood Orange Brussels SproutsUS$15.00

18 Hour Pork RibsUS$16.00

Chicken WingsUS$15.00

Potato SkinsUS$12.00

Fried CauliflowerUS$15.00

Buffalo Chicken DipUS$15.00

Oysters on the ½ Shell

Saffron MusselsUS$21.00

Sake TunaUS$25.00

Cheese and Charcuterie Board

Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co. Alehouse CheddarUS$9.00

Bell & Goose CamembertUS$10.00

Bayley Haven Blue CheeseUS$12.00

Holy Smokes GoudaUS$11.00

Short Creek Farms KoshoUS$12.00

Short Creak Farms ChorizoUS$12.00

Prosciutto de ParmaUS$10.00

Licini Hot SoppressataUS$11.00

Chef's Selection Goat CheeseUS$11.00

Chef's Selection Seasonal CheeseUS$12.00

Chef's Selection Seasonal MeatUS$12.00

Soups

Soup of the Day

French OnionUS$12.00

Salads

CaesarUS$13.00

Summer Wedge SaladUS$18.00

Strawberry & Citrus SaladUS$14.00

Summer Harvest US$14.00

Sandwiches

Foundry BurgerUS$22.00

Cuban PaniniUS$18.00

Shaved Rib-Eye PaniniUS$22.00

Hot Honey Dipped Chicken SandwichUS$20.00

Entrees

Roasted Tomato & Lobster RisottoUS$40.00

Roasted Mushroom Poke BowlUS$30.00

Pan Seared SalmonUS$36.00

Atlantic CodUS$36.00

Caramelized Sea ScallopsUS$45.00

Braised Lamb Shank US$46.00

Steak FritesUS$42.00

Grilled SirloinUS$45.00

Grilled Rib-Eye

Sides

French FriesUS$7.00

Truffle French FriesUS$12.00

Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$8.00

Garlic BroccoliniUS$8.00

Roasted PotatoesUS$8.00

Mixed Summer SquashUS$8.00

Dunk's Local MushroomsUS$14.00

Roasted Tomato RisottoUS$12.00

Potato PureeUS$8.00

Desserts

Crème BruleeUS$12.00

Blueberry Lemon CheesecakeUS$14.00

Chocolate Lovers CakeUS$14.00

Mango TartUS$13.00

Seasonal Cobbler

Deans Coffee Ice CreamUS$9.00

House-Made Ice CreamUS$9.00

House-Made SorbetUS$9.00

White Peach Pistachio Mousse CakeUS$20.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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