Red House

With giant lava lamps flanking the bar and walls hung with Fender guitars, records, and Janis-​Jimmy-​Johnny concert posters, Red House’s Happy Hour offers noteworthy appetizers, generous drink specials, and a side of rock n’ roll nostalgia.
Five-​dollar bar bites, dollar-​off poured beer and wine, and a five-​dollar cocktail are offered from 5 to 7pm daily at Red House, and though their glistening house margarita was tempting, I stuck with the Port Hopper Golden Ale from Groton’s Outer Light Brewing for fear of wanting many more than one.
Bar bites that evening included Short Rib Pierogis, Crab Tots, and Prosciutto Sticks, and my date and I opted for all three. The tots and pierogis stole the show – savory blue crab with an herb aioli positively melts in your mouth, and the pierogis, drizzled with a horseradish sour cream, are decadent yet light. The prosciutto sticks are artfully presented in a little brushed metal cup and served as a crunchy-​salty little snack – a good choice if you’re ordering entrees.
Red House has a great vibe, super-​friendly wait staff, and – of course – live music once a month.

no stars, went yesterday– the owner must be away on vacation omg, the two men waiters were terrible, grumpy, customers left. we stayed, the fish tacos were gross, make them off the menu! the Bloody Mary was so salty, this pub does that on purpose, salt it so you drink more. very disappointing. same with their sister establishment. sorry to say, I wouldn’t write such a poor review but it was a gorgeous day, and too bad the restaurant wasn’t up to its groove. they just shouldn’t have opened at all.

Love, love the pig wings. Great menu, everything is fresh and delicious. Great beer selection, good wine list. The cocktails are good, I wish they had a fresh margarita, it’s just OK.
You have to try the salads and the BBQ. The nachos are great too. It’s on Main Street in Deep River go for a drive, stop for a drink and appetizer, it’s fun and so good.

My husband and I went here about a year ago, it was the best place ever! Great food, drinks, dessert and by far the best service ever! Sadly I can not say the same for last night. The drinks were so so, the food was not as good, it was a completely different experience form last year. I will not be returning

Went here again after a long time. manager was great — set expectations clearly. Good waiter as well. Pleasant atmosphere, good specials and well rounded menu. Great food and loved it here tonight. Split the BBQ Platter and it was plentiful for 2.

«Ah yeah! — There’s a red house over yonder, that’s where my baby stays…»
First off, let me get this out there: my favorite song of all time is Jimi Hendrix’s «Red House». In my 20’s our local pub had a jukebox, and great memories were had to Jimi gloriously belting and shredding to a great time with old friends.
This place bears the moniker well, a red painted building with an interior rife with musical decoration; front and center, on the right wall, a huge print of Jimi Hendrix on a red background: Is this destiny?
Now to the food and drink. This place is a cajun/​pub restaurant with a mix of spicy southern foods and more traditional pub fair, e.g. burgers and fries. First up, the fried pickles, gloriously thin slices and fried to perfection. I had a brisket sandwich, and it was good, but not the best BBQ I’ve ever had. My wife’s cajun burger was phenomenal, with a wonderful rub that left me jealous.
The diners were primarily families out at dinner, and a mixed crowd at the bar of older couples perhaps trying to relive the same great memories I had to a jukebox belting out Hendrix among friends.
We’ll be back to this great gem. «Well, I might as well go back over yonder,
Way back up on the hill…»

I’ve eaten here before on several occasions. Had their burgers which are very good… juicy but always a bit over cooked. The buns are very good and soft. I’ve also had their jambalaya which was tasty but not spectacular.
Tonight I had their brick chicken and opted for turnips as a side as opposed to mashed potatoes. No problems from the kitchen with the substitute. The chicken was absolutely perfect. Brined in lemon, thyme and rosemary. Cooked absolutely perfect. The turnips and carrots were roasted and drizzled with a balsamic glaze.
I honestly could eat that dish twice a day forever.

Blood orange margaritas are dangerous. Once it hits your lips…
Just wish they would bring back the Sriracha chick pea roasted mussel dish. I would be there weekly just that one, best mussels I ever had!

The best tacos in New England :)
Tracy makes the best cocktails on the planet. I love the Mac n cheese it’s the best in this world …
Tracy is the best bartender. Her margaritas are just out of this world :)

Been here three times, and the first two times were decent as far as service goes… Very nice waiter, food was decent… not spectacular but average. If my review was based on my most recent visit it would be probably 2 stars since it was not a very pleasant experience. Two of us had loaded pork nachos as our meal, and one had the burger. The nachos came out in 10 minutes, the burger came out 15 minutes later… Kind of rude that one person in our party has to wait 15 minutes for their meal to come out when everyone else either waits while their food gets cold, or finishes before the other meal arrives. When the burger came out it was so bland. I have personally ordered the redhouse burger here before and it was ok, but this time it was just bad. Maybe it was the weekday staff that made things different, im not sure… What i am sure of is that from all the things ive tried on the menu the only thing that stands out and is worth raving about is The loaded pork nachos.

Burger and fries were good– not excellent. My friend enjoyed the Mac and cheese. Drinks are kind of expensive.

Amazing food, amazing service. 5 minutes after ordering apps are on the table. Can’t say enough great things

Another hidden gem all the way out here in my neck of the woods. From the outside it looks non-​descript, but once you step in you are surrounded by music posters, records, and various memorabilia. There is a bar area with a few tables and a television for watching sports, etc. The servers are always super nice, funny, and fantastic.
The two times I have been here, they have had some pretty good beers on tap as well. Always at least two good IPAs. Last night, they had Mean Old Tom’s Stout available. There food makes it worth the stop though. One afternoon I had the ruby beet and goat cheese salad and the Red House burger. Last night, they had short rib beef gnocchi. Oh my goodness it was so good. The meat was so tender and delicious. The root veggies mixed in were also well cooked, not mushy and tasteless. It is the best dish I have had here so far. We also split the jambalaya, which was spicier than I thought it would be (in a good way), and the bread pudding for dessert. The bread pudding was also a surprise. Instead of the normal bowl they were toasted pieces encircling a mound of whipped cream. I liked it this way because I like my bread pudding to have more crispy top than softness. An interesting take on the staple dessert. If you are in the area I highly recommend a stop. A great «safety net» to have if you come to Chester on a weekend night and everyone is packed or reserved up until close.

I personally LOVE the Doctors Brisket. The décor is fun, food is great, restrooms are very clean, the staff is friendly and attentive. Price isn’t cheap but not too bad either. My husband and I can eat for under $ 40. I also love that they make everything fresh.

Love the décor here. Red walls with records and posters of iconic musicians. We were early on a Friday night before going out for a ride, and there weren’t many people yet. One of the specials was a «grilled sampler» that we both got. Bacon wrapped filet mignon, lamb chop, and chicken sausage. It was perfect. The herbs and butter on the lamb was so good that I preferred it over the filet (which is my favorite). Very tasty iceberg salad-​nice touch with the fried onions. We’ll definitely be back!

Good meat, Not bad, not great.
I’m glad this place is close by because it’s open, and the food is ok, most people love smoked meat, except my vegan friends, but that makes it even more fun to visit this place with guests so, it’s a great local resource. (Hey I live in a small town, so I am grateful for any decent food) I’ve always had great service and never had a poorly cooked meal, never had a bad experience. So why not 5* ???
Poor Value: My biggest problem is the value. It’s decent smoked meat. YUM! Fairly standard sauce and treatment. Decent sides, It’s just not anything special and kind of pricey. It’s GOOD, just not great and in my opinion with the prices high and portion size small it should be great. I can usually finish my food and I’m notorious for eating small portions. Mind you, I’ve never had a bad meal here, and that’s saying something because I’m pretty darn picky, but I always leave here feeling a little like I just over paid. Perhaps they use some high quality organic free range meat? If so they don’t specify it on the menu. It’s like a perception game right? Maybe adding to the signage some back story about how the meat is lovingly tended for three weeks in slow smokers rotated by biker gangs or something like that might impart more of a sense of value?
Atmosphere: The other complaint is the atmosphere which in general is «cold» The chairs are high and uncomfortable, and even the booths aren’t comfortable. It’s always a little cold, and in the winter I ate with my coat on, shivering, and the heat never kicked in. The place has high ceilings and must be costly to heat… I understand it must be sucky to pay for heat on a dead winter night with only two tables seated, but, it’s a courtesy thing to understand that people generally don’t want to wear winter coats while paying to eat out. (TIP: Another local place I go to places a space heater near you in winter… That’s a cost effective solution!) The final atmosphere problem is LOUD music, like can’t have a conversation in the dining room loud. Almost like compensating, trying to make the place seem hoppin on a slow nite.

What a great find!
We were nearby with our 11 month old after seeing Thomas the Train. We were headed to one of our favorite restaurants in Chester, but it was way too crowded and noisy this time. A quick Unilocal search revealed this place.
Inside the décor is very rock n’ roll, with posters of The Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin, among others. Based on the quick Unilocal read I had in the car, we ordered the Pig Wings. SO delicious — in some type of Thai chili sauce, I think.
The restaurant was spacious and not overcrowded. The bar was completely separate. This was during the Kentucky Derby — so I very much enjoyed not hearing noise from the bar spill over, especially with my young son. Also, very family friendly, with a children’s menu.
The main courses were excellent! The boyfriend had the burger and I had the pulled pork sandwich. Wanted to stay for dessert, but we really were too full.
I’m not sure why previous reviews say service was grumpy — it was A+. When we’re back up that way, we will definitely visit again (and this time I want to try the Mean Beans)!

Updated review– service and food were fabulous! The nachos were my favorite along side the kale salad– still trying to eat healthy. Lots of beer on tap and the bartender was quick to offer samples before ordering. This restaurant has become very popular. Plan to wait for a table or make a reservation.

We went there tonight. Pretty good. I had the ribs, my wife the fish tacos. I lived in Cali for a few years, so the tacos were not as good as I’ve had in the past. My wife liked them though. I had the ribs. I liked them. We also had the ‘Pig Wings’ as an appetizer (little chipotle ribs). I way over-​ribbed it tonight.
The Red House has a ‘rock n roll’ theme going on with big pictures of Jimmy Hendrix & Jerry Garcia bordered by album covers. There were like 3 too many Eagles album covers in the mix as far as I’m concerned. And a Stray Cats album cover. There were probably 36 album covers used as decoration, 5 of which were the Eagles, a Bad Company, & Stray Cats. I mean, there’s a lotta rock in the world… I’m just going to say it even though I know it’s taboo to say, but I hate The Eagles. I do. Don’t get me wrong! Incredible musicians in that band. But even when I was young and it was cool to like them, I thought they were painfully vanilla. And Meatloaf… I am baffled by Meatloaf. Thankfully there is no Meatloaf album covers, or on the menu. Oh… and just to set the record straight, I did not hear one Eagles or Meatloaf song while dining. I just sort of went off on a tangent there.
A band started at 9. It got a little loud. The bands don’t start til 9, so if you don’t like loud, go with the plan on getting out before then. The kitchen serves until 10.
My fear is that The Red House will turn into a bar. I guess we’ll see. I’ll head down there again.

Tonight was our 2^nd visit and we were just as happy. Great job guys!!!
We’ll be back (Said in the voice of Arnold S)