Best of NH 2025: NH Magazine Spotlights Our Evelyn Raw Bar and Seafood Program
Best of NH 2025: NH Magazine Spotlights Our Evelyn Raw Bar and Seafood Program
We are honored to share that New Hampshire Magazine has featured New England's Tap House Grille in its Best of NH 2025 American & Seafood Restaurants issue, shining a dedicated spotlight on our Evelyn Raw Bar — calling it something you wouldn't expect to find at a restaurant more than a half-hour from the coast. For us, that observation is exactly the point. You shouldn't have to drive to Portsmouth to get fresh, expertly prepared seafood in a beautiful setting. We brought the raw bar to Hooksett, and the response has been remarkable.
What Is the Evelyn Raw Bar?
The Evelyn Raw Bar is a dedicated seafood station within New England's Tap House Grille, featuring daily off-the-boat oysters, chef's choice crudo, lobster tail, charcuterie, and a rotating selection of the freshest seafood available. The bar has its own dedicated dining area, designed to feel distinct from the main dining room while still being connected to the full Tap House experience. You can order from the Evelyn menu from anywhere in the restaurant — bar, dining room, or biergarden — but dining at the raw bar itself offers a more intimate, chef-facing experience.
The Evelyn Raw Bar is named with intention and care. Like everything in this restaurant, the name carries meaning. It represents the refinement and warmth that we want every seafood experience here to convey.
Fresh Seafood in Hooksett, NH: How We Do It
The key to a great raw bar isn't proximity to the water — it's the sourcing relationship and the commitment to turning product quickly. Our seafood team works with trusted suppliers to bring in oysters and fresh fish that move from boat to our kitchen as efficiently as possible. The oyster selection rotates based on what's at peak quality, giving regular guests a reason to ask what's new every visit. The crudo changes with the season and the catch.
Pairing the raw bar with our 48-tap craft beer list and our full scratch kitchen menu gives us something few restaurants in New Hampshire can offer: an elevated coastal seafood experience in a casual, welcoming setting — with a pint of something exceptional in hand.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Evelyn Raw Bar
What is the Evelyn Raw Bar at Tap House Grille?
The Evelyn Raw Bar is a dedicated seafood station at New England's Tap House Grille in Hooksett, NH, featuring daily fresh oysters, chef's choice crudo, lobster tail, charcuterie, and rotating fresh seafood. It has its own dining area within the restaurant and is available to order from anywhere in the Tap House.
Where can I get fresh oysters near Manchester, NH?
New England's Tap House Grille in Hooksett, NH offers fresh, daily oysters and a full raw bar through its Evelyn Raw Bar program, recognized by New Hampshire Magazine in its 2025 Best of NH awards. The restaurant is located at 1292 Hooksett Road, approximately 10 minutes north of Manchester.
Does Tap House Grille serve fresh seafood year-round?
Yes. The Evelyn Raw Bar at New England's Tap House Grille is a year-round offering. Oyster and seafood selections rotate based on freshness and seasonal availability. The broader menu also features fresh haddock, shrimp, scallops, lobster, and seafood specials throughout the year.
Do I need a reservation to sit at the Evelyn Raw Bar?
Reservations are not required for the Evelyn Raw Bar, though the raw bar seating area is limited and fills on busy nights. Walk-in guests are welcome, and the full raw bar menu can also be ordered from the main dining room. Call (603) 782-5137 or check taphousenh.com for current availability.
Thank you to New Hampshire Magazine for the recognition, and thank you to every guest who has pulled up a stool at the Evelyn Raw Bar. We're proud to bring this experience to Hooksett — and we're just getting started. Visit us at 1292 Hooksett Road, Hooksett, NH. Full menu and hours at taphousenh.com.