I’m the new guy in town and I’ve been trying to find the local favorite spots and what I need to check out.

If you’re looking for some of the highest-rated restaurants in Dover, New Hampshire, a few spots consistently rise to the top across Google, TripAdvisor, and Yelp. These combine great food, strong local followings, and excellent reviews from both locals and visitors around the Seacoast.

I’ve done the research for you so here are five of the most highly rated restaurants in Dover worth checking out.

Fat Dog Kitchen

This little breakfast and brunch spot has built a cult following in Dover. The vibe is relaxed and welcoming, and the food is creative without being over-the-top.

All of the locals say they love the Lemon ricotta pancakes (I need these in my life)

Lemon ricotta pancakes – made with ricotta cheese mixed into the batter, plus fresh lemon zest and juice.

Shakshuka – made of eggs gently poached in a rich, spiced tomato sauce.

Breakfast sandwiches with house-made touches

It’s one of those places where people will happily wait for a table on a weekend morning.

Stalk Restaurant

If you’re looking for something a little more chef-driven and fancy, this is one of the most talked-about places in town. Stalk focuses on seasonal, farm-to-table cooking with creative plating and fresh local ingredients.

Popular dishes include:
Handmade pasta

Locally sourced seafood

Rotating seasonal entrees

Christopher’s Third Street Grille

This has been a longtime favorite downtown and blends classic steakhouse comfort with modern New England cuisine.

People come here for:
Filet mignon and steak tips

Fresh seafood

A cozy, upscale but approachable atmosphere
It’s a popular date-night or celebration spot in Dover.

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Ember Wood Fired Grill

If you want a casual but high-quality spot known for wood-fired cooking.

Favorites include:
Wood-fired pizzas
Burgers
Rotisserie chicken

It’s the kind of place that works for family dinner, drinks with friends, or a casual night out.

Patty B’s

If you’re craving Italian comfort food, this place comes up again and again in local recommendations.
Why people love it:
Big portions
Classic Italian recipes
Homemade sauces and pasta
Fan favorites include chicken parm, lasagna, and garlic bread the size of a canoe.

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HUDSON, N.H. — A Hudson man is being held without bail after investigators said he used the social media platform X to seek child sexual abuse material and trade sexual messages and images with a 13‑year‑old girl, according to police and court documents.

The Hudson Police identified the suspect as 25‑year‑old Darian Doerr, of 48 Mobile Drive, who was arrested following a monthslong investigation triggered by a CyberTipline report from X Corp.

According to an affidavit, investigators linked Doerr to an account that requested child sexual abuse material, contained deleted messages in which he referred to himself as a “pedophile,” and included lewd communications with a 13‑year‑old girl from Idaho.

The investigation began in November when the Hudson and Manchester police were assigned to follow up on the CyberTipline report, which X Corp. had submitted to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in October.

The report included two files described as “apparent child pornography” and provided a phone number, user identification, and IP address associated with the account “Darian473667.”

According to the affidavit, detectives traced the phone number and IP address to Doerr and confirmed his identity and residence through motor‑vehicle records, database checks, public‑records searches, and surveillance conducted in late December.

A search warrant served on X Corp. returned additional data, including deleted messages in which Doerr asked for photos and videos of child sexual abuse material and made sexual comments to the 13‑year‑old girl.

A judge approved a search warrant for Doerr’s home, and members of the Hudson Police Special Investigations Bureau and the New Hampshire Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force executed it on Jan. 21.

During an interview, Doerr told investigators he struggled with a pornography addiction and was recently viewing “‘Lolli’ type pornography.” The affidavit states that “Lolli” is a term that refers to “underage or child-like characters in sexually explicit situations.”

Doerr is also alleged to have told investigators he searched the word “pedo” on X to trigger certain results.

Doerr further acknowledged communicating inappropriately with the 13‑year‑old girl and exchanging explicit images with her.

The affidavit states that at one point during the interview Doerr said, “Again I knowingly received sexual images and had sexual conversations with someone that was thirteen years old, I engaged in weird internet activity what’s the charges to come out of that?”

Police seized Doerr’s cellphone and computer during the search. A forensic review yielded “age difficult images of three separate females,” along with search history involving the word “pedo” and visits to multiple fetish pornography websites, according to the affidavit.

Doerr was arrested on March 9, and charged with possession of child sexual abuse images, a special felony. He was arraigned the following day, where he entered no plea.

Court documents show that a judge ordered him detained pending trial, citing “probable cause that release of the person is a danger to that person or the public.”

Doerr remains held at the Hillsboro County Department of Corrections and is scheduled to return to court at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

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CONCORD, NH (WGME) — A coalition of 13 state attorneys general, including New Hampshire, has filed a lawsuit against national lender OneMain Financial, alleging the company charged consumers hundreds of millions of dollars in hidden fees tied to loan “add-on” products.

The lawsuit claims OneMain Financial packed installment loans with optional products such as insurance policies that consumers either did not request, did not need, or did not fully understand they were purchasing.

New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said the lawsuit aims to hold the company accountable for allegedly increasing the cost of loans for borrowers seeking financial relief.

“Our complaint alleges that OneMain marketed installment loans to Granite Staters seeking financial relief, then increased the cost of those loans through add-on products that consumers did not clearly request or knowingly agree to,” Formella said in a statement. “New Hampshire families trying to make ends meet deserve straightforward terms, not hidden costs. Companies that fail to provide transparency and fair dealing, as required by our consumer protection laws, should expect our office to take action to ensure a fair and honest marketplace.”

According to the complaint, OneMain Financial, which operates five branches in New Hampshire, allegedly used a “bait-and-switch” sales process that hid add-on products within lengthy loan documents. Investigators claim those products significantly inflated the cost of loans that were already high-interest.

Attorneys general allege the company sometimes pre-loaded loans with add-ons before closing, rushed customers through the paperwork process, and buried references to the products within dozens of pages of legal documents. In some cases, the lawsuit claims loans were finalized on smartphones, making already small contract text even harder to read.

In addition to New Hampshire, the lawsuit was filed by the attorneys general of Colorado, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Maine is not part of the lawsuit. However, OneMain Financial does operate a location in Scarborough.

In a statement, the company denied the allegations and said it plans to fight the case in court.

“The states’ allegations are simply untrue — their case is wrong on the facts and wrong on the law and attempts to relitigate issues that were already reviewed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and fully resolved,” the company said.

“We operate honestly and transparently, in full compliance with all laws and regulations, as we provide responsible and much needed access to credit for hardworking Americans. This matter does not change how we operate our business or serve our customers. We will litigate this case vigorously and look forward to proving the truth in court.”

The lawsuit comes about three years after OneMain Financial agreed to pay $20 million to settle federal allegations that it pressured employees to sell add-on products to borrowers. The company did not admit wrongdoing in that settlement.

If successful, the lawsuit seeks restitution for consumers who were charged for the add-on products, civil penalties, and the return of profits obtained through the alleged practices. The states are also asking a court to bar OneMain from continuing the practices and to withdraw negative credit reports tied to the disputed products.

New Hampshire officials say consumers who believe they were affected by the company’s practices can file a complaint with the state’s Department of Justice Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau.