The Foundry

4.6

2462 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
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 Poutine$14.00
Pineland Farms Cheddar Cheese Curds | House-Made Gravy
Blood Orange Brussels Sprouts$15.00
Blood Orange Glaze | Toasted Pistachios
18 Hour Pork Ribs$16.00
Hot Honey BBQ Sauce | Scallions
Chicken Wings$15.00
Choice of Buffalo or Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce | Smoked Ranch
Potato Skins$12.00
Yukon Gold Potato | Cheddar Cheese | Scallions | North Country Smokehouse Bacon | Sour Cream
Fried Cauliflower$15.00
Buffalo Sauce | Pickled Celery | Crumbled Blue Cheese Crisp
Buffalo Chicken Dip$15.00
Blue Cheese Crumbles | Scallion | Corn Tortillas
Oysters on the ½ Shell
Citrus Mignonette | Cocktail Sauce
- ½ Dozen$20.00
- Full Dozen$35.00
Saffron Mussels$21.00
Garlic | Shallot | Leeks | Dijon Cream | Fresh Herbs | Grilled Baguette
Sake Tuna$25.00
Coriander Crust | Marinated Bok Choy | Scallion | MIso Créme Fraîche

Cheese and Charcuterie Board

Crostinis and Seasonal Garnishes

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

Soups

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

Salads

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

Caesar$13.00
Romaine | Parmesan Cheese | Garlic Croutons | White Anchovies | Caesar Dressing
Summer Wedge Salad$18.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon | Pickled Onion | Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes | Great Hill Blue Cheese | Lemon Buttermilk Dressing
Strawberry & Citrus Salad$14.00
Mixed Greens | Watercress | Goat Cheese | Red Onion | Candied Pecans | Grapefruit & Rhubarb Vinaigrette
Summer Harvest $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 Burger$22.00
Local Ground Beef | Bib Lettuce | Cheddar | Bacon Jam | Roasted Garlic Aioli | Crispy Fried Onion Strings
Cuban Panini$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 Panini$22.00
Shaved Rib-Eye | Mixed Bell Peppers | Onion | Chipotle Aioli | Sourdough
Hot Honey Dipped Chicken Sandwich$20.00
Lemon Pepper Aioli | Bibb Lettuce | House-Made Pickles | House-Made Brioche Bun

Entrees

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

Sides

French Fries$7.00
Truffle French Fries$12.00
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$8.00
Garlic Broccolini$8.00
Roasted Potatoes$8.00
Mixed Summer Squash$8.00
Dunk's Local Mushrooms$14.00
Roasted Tomato Risotto$12.00
Potato Puree$8.00

Desserts

Crème Brulee$12.00
Vanilla Bean Custard | Fresh Seasonal Berries
Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake$14.00
Lemon Curd | Candied Lemon | Fresh Blueberries | Whipped Cream
Chocolate Lovers Cake$14.00
Rich Chocolate Frosting | Caramel Sauce | Sea Salt Toffee Crumble | Fresh Berries
Mango Tart$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 Cream$9.00
Chocolate Sauce
House-Made Ice Cream$9.00
House-Made Sorbet$9.00
White Peach Pistachio Mousse Cake$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

Loved For

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 offers "delicious" food with a focus on local sourcing, creating a welcoming atmosphere with "great ambiance" and "fantastic" service. The restaurant is popular for its "wonderful" Sunday brunch, featuring a diverse buffet. While some service concerns were noted, the overall experience is consistently praised.

2,462 Reviews

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KimberlyW
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day 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 Boston
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 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 Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
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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VIP
Naples
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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 Boston
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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
Miami
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 23, 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 City
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 23, 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 Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 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 Boston
100 reviews
5.0
100 reviews
Dined on February 21, 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 Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 20, 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 reservation

2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 45 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 reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Smoked Salmon

Chicken Wings

Steak Frites

Appetizers

Foundry Award Winning Poutine$14.00

Blood Orange Brussels Sprouts$15.00

18 Hour Pork Ribs$16.00

Chicken Wings$15.00

Potato Skins$12.00

Fried Cauliflower$15.00

Buffalo Chicken Dip$15.00

Oysters on the ½ Shell

Saffron Mussels$21.00

Sake Tuna$25.00

Cheese and Charcuterie Board

Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co. Alehouse Cheddar$9.00

Bell & Goose Camembert$10.00

Bayley Haven Blue Cheese$12.00

Holy Smokes Gouda$11.00

Short Creek Farms Kosho$12.00

Short Creak Farms Chorizo$12.00

Prosciutto de Parma$10.00

Licini Hot Soppressata$11.00

Chef's Selection Goat Cheese$11.00

Chef's Selection Seasonal Cheese$12.00

Chef's Selection Seasonal Meat$12.00

Soups

Soup of the Day

French Onion$12.00

Salads

Caesar$13.00

Summer Wedge Salad$18.00

Strawberry & Citrus Salad$14.00

Summer Harvest $14.00

Sandwiches

Foundry Burger$22.00

Cuban Panini$18.00

Shaved Rib-Eye Panini$22.00

Hot Honey Dipped Chicken Sandwich$20.00

Entrees

Roasted Tomato & Lobster Risotto$40.00

Roasted Mushroom Poke Bowl$30.00

Pan Seared Salmon$36.00

Atlantic Cod$36.00

Caramelized Sea Scallops$45.00

Braised Lamb Shank $46.00

Steak Frites$42.00

Grilled Sirloin$45.00

Grilled Rib-Eye

Sides

French Fries$7.00

Truffle French Fries$12.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$8.00

Garlic Broccolini$8.00

Roasted Potatoes$8.00

Mixed Summer Squash$8.00

Dunk's Local Mushrooms$14.00

Roasted Tomato Risotto$12.00

Potato Puree$8.00

Desserts

Crème Brulee$12.00

Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake$14.00

Chocolate Lovers Cake$14.00

Mango Tart$13.00

Seasonal Cobbler

Deans Coffee Ice Cream$9.00

House-Made Ice Cream$9.00

House-Made Sorbet$9.00

White Peach Pistachio Mousse Cake$20.00

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Review summary

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