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Chicken restaurant in Manchester, New Hampshire
What should I order at Puritan Backroom Restaurant?
What to order
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Mudslide
Repeatedly recommended as an amazing specialty drink, with reviewers specifically loving the different flavor variations and noting that the drinks kept flowing.
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Corn Chowder
Mentioned positively for being rich, filling, and especially delicious. One reviewer called it the star of the show and said they would buy it in stores.
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Duck Sauce
Frequently highlighted as the perfect complement to the chicken tenders, praised for its sweet-savory flavor and unique taste.
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Coconut Chicken Tenders
A standout tender variety that multiple reviewers specifically recommended, saying it was especially good and one of the best versions available.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM to 9:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
About Puritan Backroom Restaurant
Famous for its chicken tenders, this laid-back institution serves up classic American meals.
Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Frequently asked
What is Puritan Backroom Restaurant known for?
It is best known for its chicken tenders, which many reviewers call the standout item and mention in very generous portions. The coconut chicken tenders and the duck sauce are especially singled out, with people saying the sauce pairs well with the tenders and gives them a distinctive sweet citrus flavor.
What dishes are most recommended at Puritan Backroom Restaurant?
The most recommended items are the chicken tenders, especially the coconut tenders, plus the chicken tender sampler, Greek salad, French onion soup, and the mudslides. Reviewers also mention the steak and cheese, chicken chowder, and buffalo wrap as strong choices, with portions often described as large enough for leftovers.
What is the atmosphere like at Puritan Backroom Restaurant?
The atmosphere is described as large, bustling, and old-school, with a dated but clean look that some guests compare to a 1970s-style dining room in a good way. It suits groups and casual dinners well, since reviewers mention party-sized visits, a warm home-style vibe, and quick, friendly service even when it is busy.
Is Puritan Backroom Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
Reviewers repeatedly say the restaurant is reasonably priced and a good value for the amount of food you get. The big portions, especially the chicken tenders and brownie sundae, are often described as enough to share or take home, so the price feels justified for many diners.
How busy does Puritan Backroom Restaurant get, and when should you go?
It can get very busy at peak times, and reviewers mention waits of around 30 minutes at 4:15 p.m. on a Saturday and even about an hour later in the evening. Going near opening or earlier in the day seems to help if you want a shorter wait for the chicken tenders and other menu items.
