Business Details
Modern American Tasting Menu in Exeter
Otis. Restaurant. Restaurant is a modern American dining destination rooted in Exeter, New Hampshire's historical downtown. Since opening, we have dedicated ourselves to showcasing locally sourced ingredients through Chef Lee Frank's philosophy of simplicity and elegance. Our five-course tasting menu, priced at $80 per person, changes weekly to reflect seasonal farm availability and features dishes crafted with produce from regional farms and purveyors. The restaurant occupies the former Otis. Restaurant. Restaurant Sleeper Jewelry Store, a 1910 building preserved with original architectural details including crown molding, ceilings, and expansive windows overlooking the town's iconic bandstand. With 28 seats available across dining tables and a four-seat chef's counter, we offer intimate experiences where guests witness culinary craftsmanship firsthand.Our team accommodates dietary restrictions when notified at reservation time, ensuring inclusive dining experiences. Chef Frank brings over two decades of experience from acclaimed establishments like Lark Creek Inn, Arrows Restaurant, and Anneke Jans, combining technical expertise with warm hospitality. We maintain strong relationships with local farmers to highlight their work on every plate while honoring Exeter's heritage through our space and cuisine. Our commitment to quality extends to nightly service changes, offering fresh perspectives on American cuisine with each visit.
Services
Five-course tasting menu
Dinner service
Chef's counter dining
Highlights and features
- We offer a weekly changing menu based on local farm availability
- Our chef has 20+ years of experience at nationally acclaimed restaurants
- We accommodate dietary restrictions with advance notice
- Historic 1910 building preserves original architectural details
- Intimate 28-seat dining room with chef's counter experience
Services
Five-course tasting menu
Our signature five-course tasting menu features weekly changing dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Each course offers two choices, with dietary accommodations available when requested at reservation time. The $80 per person menu highlights seasonal produce and Chef Lee Frank's modern American culinary approach.
People
Lee Frank
Chef/Owner
Chef Lee Frank has over 20 years of experience at acclaimed restaurants including Lark Creek Inn, Arrows Restaurant, and Anneke Jans. He brings his expertise in modern American cuisine to Otis. Restaurant. Restaurant, focusing on locally sourced ingredients and simple elegance.
Questions
What type of menu does Otis. Restaurant. Restaurant. Restaurant offer?
We offer a weekly changing five-course tasting menu priced at $80 per person, with two dish options per course.
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
Yes, we accommodate dietary restrictions when notified at reservation time.
What is the restaurant's history?
We occupy the former Otis. Restaurant. Restaurant Sleeper Jewelry Store, a 1910 building with original architectural details preserved in Exeter's historic downtown.
How do I make a reservation?
Reservations can be made by calling our restaurant directly at 603-580-1705 during operating hours.