Monadnock Inn

Pleasantly surprised with our experience this weekend at the Monadnock Inn! Don’t let the outside appearance fool you! We stayed in the Kelly Room which was spacious and clean. Conveniently next to an outdoor porch were we could sit outside and enjoy the fresh air and tranquility. The staff was friendly and accommodating. We were very pleased with the food! Our filet mignon and Ahi tuna steak were both cooked perfectly with the right portions of sides. The drinks were strong and tasty and the brownie Sunday for dessert was incredible! Overall very pleased and will return!

Quality of food, patrons, and especially the hosting staff are excellent. I would recommend Thorndikes restaurant at the Monadnock Inn to anyone and everyone either local, or visiting, top quality.

Me and my wife went here yesterday for our 7 year anniversary and the staff was top notch and the food was unbelievable. We were so glad to find a local place near our home and can’t wait to go back!!!

This is a review for Thorndike’s Restaurant located in the Monadnock Inn. The food and service were excellent. The menu had so many unique choices, as well as the standard pub fare. Such a nice surprise for a small town. Sitting out on the screened in porch made it that more charming.

I’ve been here a few times over the years and have been left wanting more every time. It’s really disappointing because I really want this place to be great but they just can’t seem to deliver. This past visit we sat on the front porch – which is a great screened in room with ceiling fans. I love this room but they ruin it with these cheap, tacky white plastic chairs. Not only do they have no place in a dining room but they are super awkward too. I’m not the only one to struggle in and out of my seat. Now, on to the food. They are offering the pub menu in the dining room now which is a good move. I never understand why a place like that wouldn’t. We got an app from the specials menu. It was pretty good but lukewarm. For entrees we got a pulled pork sandwich, chicken parm sandwich and a salmon entrée. The pork sandwhich was good but way too spicy. You should make a point about an excessively spicy sauce on the menu or train the waitstaff to mention the spice level when ordering. We like spicy food but this was not appropriate. The salmon was super dry – I had to send it back. The waitress returned with another within minutes – which was suspect. Low and behold this one was over cooked and dry too. I suspect they precook the salmon which is pretty dumb. It is a very quick thing to cook so I can’t understand why you would that. Anyway, the last dish the chicken parm was ok, pretty typical. All-​in-​all disappointed again. I wish this place would get a real chef and invest in some new chairs. *sigh*

The tavern food is absolutely fantastic, some of the best food I’ve ever had. The rooms are comfortable, clean, and warm. Just a great comfortable place is stay.

Customer of over 10 years but never posted a review… til now!
Excellent Food, Great People and a Small Town Atmosphere.
Many regulars — both locals and seasonal — are greeted by name when they arrive. A screened porch area in the summer for evening dining is a nice treat. Winters with a cozy warm fire in the fireplace make dining at Thorndike’s restaurant (part of the Inn) a nice night out. The bar portion — name Parson’s Pub — is more casual but equally cozy. Menu options range from appetizers and salads to burgers and sandwiches to entrées and homemade desserts. Light meals range around 10, entrées up into the mid 20’s with most being about 20 $. The Veal is one of the Inn’s signature dishes, along with their amazing Mussell dish!
Perfect place to bring friends and show them a great local dining experience in the shadow of Mount Monadnock.

Our family of four, while on vacation, had dinner for the first time here. I have eaten in the finest restaurants in America, Europe and Canada, and the food here was among the finest I’ve ever had. The seafood strudel dish was absolutely delicious and everyone in our party agreed the food was excellent, including my very picky 17 year old. The staff were capable and attentive and very kind in seating us in the main dining room even though we were not really appropriately dressed for the dining room. I highly recommend the Monadnock Inn restaurant.

Yes, go here to eat, and NO don’t stay here! Save your money. Absolutely not worth the price for the room. Dirty, unkept, torn furniture, coils poking up in bed. Overpriced small room with no taste at all. Have stayed here before and we loved it… I think whom ever is owning this place hasn’t stepped foot in the rooms in a while. You would not have your family stay here. Nothing quaint about 150 dollars for a tiny room with junky furniture (no antiques here, goodwill in this room) weird art.

We just has dinner t the Monadnock Inn…“WOW”…don’t tell anyone… but this is an awesome place for dinner We sat at the bar 1^st while our table was prepared… Max Mitchell makes a great vodka martini… our Caesar salad was very good, the beef tenderloin was delicious and my seafood masaman curry was so flavorful and had plenty of clams muscles & shrimp w/​very nice veg & noodles… and the crème brûlée was excellent Four **** Stars for the the Throrndike Restaurant Also good value for your money
Now I have to mention Jennifer our waitress who was wonderful great service & attention and thank you to the host for putting us at such a nice table Finally I need to mention the piano player nice tunes Thank You for a wonderful evening

This review is for the restaurant portion of the business (Thorndike’s) and not the Inn part which I have not ever had the pleasure of staying at.
Was there last night for just appetizers with the husband and some friends. It was just as good as its previous incarnation (The Inn at Jaffrey Center) and I believe its still the same staff. The menu changes often and there’s always something yummy and imaginative. Staff is friendly and attentive. Much recommended. A jewel in the Monadnock region.

I has a business function here in June 2010 (12 people) and dinner with friends in November 2010. Both experiences were very good. The owners were very accommodating to my business needs and my colleagues are still raving about the dinner.

Didn’t stay at the Inn, but had a really mediocre dinner at their restaurant Thorndike’s. Waitress was loud & annoying; Caesar Salad & Bacon Corn Chowder just OK; Veal Schnitzel oily, over breaded & over cooked with what turned out to be a delicious & flavorful compote of lemon & thyme tucked underneath the meat so that I didn’t find it until the last few bites. GREAT setting on the screened in porch, and both the dining rooms & tavern looked good, too. The menu had so much promise with really interesting ingredients & flavors, but the food sadly didn’t deliver. Add to that one of the loud-​mouthed owners yelling across the yard at someone while disturbing a porch full of diners and I’m afraid you’ve got a disappointing experience.