Buckley's Great Steaks

4.8

4563 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 50 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Buckley's Great steaks, located in the historic Riddles Tavern, provides a warm New England atmosphere. We offer Midwestern grain-fed beef, char-grilled and prepared with uncompromising quality. We are part of Michael Timothy's Dining Group representing the finest cuisine and hospitality in Southern NH by award winning Chef / Owner Michael and Sarah Buckley.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(603) 424-0995
Website
http://www.buckleysgreatsteaks.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Michael Buckley
Private party facilities
Private dining rooms available in our beautifully restored historic Tavern offering a distinguished setting for your occasion. Our exceptional quality cuisine and our spirit of hospitality will make all your guests feel welcome as we anticipate your every need. We look forward to making your event a success.

Location
438 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH 03054
Neighborhood
Merrimack
Cross street
Woodbury St
Parking details
Parking on site
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

The Wedge*$10.00
tomato, red onion, bacon, cherry pepper ranch or bleu cheese dressing
Seasonal House Salad*$12.00
Little Leaf lettuce, honey crisp apples, roasted butternut squash, bacon, blue cheese, caramelized onion and maple vinaigrette
The Classic Caesar Salad*$10.00
romaine, house made croutons, classic dressing

Appetizers

Bang Bang Steak Tips$18.00
fried broccoli, crispy steak tips, orange sesame glaze, scallions
Parmesan Truffle Fries$10.00
Hand Dipped Onion Rings$14.00
French Onion Soup$9.00
Crispy Calamari$15.00
cherry pepper ranch
Oysters on the Half Shell*
- ½ Dzn$20.00
Spinach & Artichoke Dip$17.00
seasoned pita chips
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail*$12.00
Baked Local Oysters$16.00
chorizo, sage butter, herbed crumbs
Ranch Potato Chips$8.00
roasted garlic & chive

Burgers and Sandwiches

Our half pound burgers are ground fresh daily from choice sirloin and tenderloin trimmings. Our sandwiches are served with fries or can be substituted with hand dipped onion rings or sweet potato fries for an additional $4

"Old School" Burger$17.00
American cheese, pickles, yellow mustard, ketchup, red onion
Steakhouse Burger$18.00
house steak sauce, Monterey Jack cheese, cherrywood smoked bacon, crispy fried onion strings
French Dip$18.00
demi baguette, horseradish sour cream, gruyere, au jus
Bacon & Egg Burger$18.00
cherrywood smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, fried egg
BBQ Burger$18.00
cherrywood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, hand dipped onion ring, on a toasted pretzel bun
Gorgonzola Burger$18.00
gorgonzola and caramelized onion jam burger, bacon
Herb Grilled Chicken$17.00
Dunks mushrooms, Swiss cheese, Boursin cheese, lettuce, tomato, on a toasted pretzel bun

House Specialties

Twin Pepper Crusted Petite Filets*$42.00
garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, one filet topped with béarnaise, one with garlic demi-glace
Buttermilk Chicken Breast*$25.00
pan gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, vegetable of the day
Beef Stroganoff$32.00
Pappardelle, slow braised beef, mushrooms, herbs
Herb Roasted Cod Loin$36.00
garlic and chive hash brown, braised spinach, tomato saffron broth, lobster butter
Steakhouse Bolognese$34.00
pappardelle, tomato sauce, fresh basil, pecorino romano, balsamic reduction
Surf & Turf
8oz filet mignon, mashed potatoes, asparagus, hollandaise sauce, red wine demi-glace
- W/ Baked Crab Stuffed Shrimp (3)$56.00
- W/ 5 oz Butter Poached Lobster$62.00
Pan Roasted Faroe Island Salmon*$33.00
blood orange and Dijon emulsion, roasted fingerling potatoes, carrots, roasted Brussels sprouts
Tavern Meatloaf$25.00
Monterey Jack cheese center, creamy mashed potatoes, vegetable of the day, Madeira mushroom sauce
Tenderloin Tips Steak Frites$34.00
Parmesan truffle fries, arugula, pickled red onions, red wine demi-glace. When available

Great Steaks

All of our beef is Mid-Western grain fed, aged a minimum of 21 days and char-grilled. All of our steaks are hand cut and marinated in-house. If you see a marinated or dry rubbed steak that you would prefer not marinated, please ask your server. Steaks and Prime Rib served with creamy mashed potato and vegetable of the day

Sugar Cured Strip Loin*
roasted garlic demi-glace
- 12 oz$39.00
Filet Mignon*
straight or pepper crusted, red wine demi-glace
- 8 oz$42.00
- 12 oz$49.00
Rib-Eye Steak*
Red wine demi-glace
- 14 oz$42.00
Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef*
Served with au jus. When available
- 12 oz$36.00
- 18 oz$43.00
USDA Prime Strip Loin*
served with choice of sauce
- 12 oz$49.00
Cowboy Steak*
red wine demi-glace
- 26 oz$56.00
Pan Blackened Prime Rib*
hollandaise, demi-glace
- 12 oz$37.00
- 18 oz$44.00
12 oz Au Poivre Crusted NY Strip*$43.00
gorgonzola sauce

Sides

Vegetables

Parmesan Crusted Cream Spinach
Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
Hand-Dipped Onion Rings
Bacon Green Beans
Garlic Parmesan Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Glazed Carrots with Maple and Sriracha
Pan Roasted Root Vegetables
Mushrooms and Carmelized Onions with Fresh Herbs

Starch

Garlic Mashed Potatoes$7.00
Baked Potato$7.00
Gorgonzola & Bacon Smashed Red Potatoes$9.00
Fries$7.00
Parmesan Truffle Fries$10.00
Sweet Potato Fries$9.00
Homestyle Mac and Cheese$9.00

Additional Sauces

Roasted Garlic Demi-Glace
Red Wine Demi-Glace
Horseradish Sour Cream
Horseradish Demi-Glace
Au-Poivre
Gorgonzola Cream
Hollandaise
Béarnaise

Substitutions

additional charges will be applied when substitutions are made

Sautéed Mushrooms
Asparagus with Hollandaise
Hand-Dipped Onion Rings
Sweet Potato Fries
Gorgonzola & Bacon Smashed Potatoes
Loaded Baked Potato
Parmesan Truffle Fries
Homestyle Mac and Cheese
Side Salad

What 4,563 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Hampshire
Best Food
New Hampshire
Most Booked
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
Best Overall
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
Best Food
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
Romantic
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
Good for special occasions
Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buckley's Great Steaks is a beloved local gem offering "excellent service and food." Known for perfectly cooked steaks, attentive staff, and a cozy atmosphere, it's a top choice for special occasions. While some find the prices high, the quality of the food and the overall dining experience make it "worth the trip."

4,563 Reviews

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Barbara
Greater Boston
83 reviews
vip
5.0
83 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My only disappointment with the evening was that the amount of mashed potatoes and vegetable was quite small compared to previous visit. I think that’s something that could be improved up line. I’d be curious to hear your feedback on this.
Buckley's Great SteaksResponded today
Thank you Barbara, and our apologies if the sides were under-portioned. We certainly haven't changes the portions for anything, so I'm guessing someone was just a bit light handed. Let us know in the future if this ever happens. We're always happy to correct where necessary! Looking forward to serving you again soon! All the best, Buckley's Great Steaks Management
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Kelly
Indiana
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service and food were excellent! We were in a smaller room that was very noisy.
Buckley's Great SteaksResponded 6 days ago
Thank you Kelly. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your visit; however, we do apologize if your dining room was a bit noisy. We'll always do our best to accommodate requests for quieter tables wherever possible, though it can be a bit difficult to gauge on weekend evenings which other tables may be boisterous. We'll make a note in your account about this and do everything we can to ensure a more serene dining experience for your next visit. We look forward to serving you again soon! All the best, Buckley's Great Steaks Management
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Michael
Omaha
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jo was an amazing server! Steaks were phenomenal. Get the smashed potatoes!
Buckley's Great SteaksResponded today
Thank you Michael! We look forward to serving you again soon! All the best, Buckley's Great Steaks Management
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Chuck
Greater Boston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They have amazing food served by amazing people. We love this place.
Buckley's Great SteaksResponded today
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us, and thank you so much for the lovely review! Looking forward to serving you again soon! All the best, Buckley's Great Steaks Management
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Bill
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is definitely our favorite place to dine. It will always be a 5 star experience. Food is done to perfection and always friendly and attentive waiters.
Buckley's Great SteaksResponded 7 days ago
Thank you Bill. We greatly appreciate the kind words. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! All the best, Buckley's Great Steaks Management
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Geoffrey
Washington DC
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was wonderful. All the orders came out perfectly and she kept tabs on us without being intrusive. The food was delicious.
Buckley's Great SteaksResponded 6 days ago
Thank you Geoffrey! We look forward to serving you again soon! All the best, Buckley's Great Steaks Management
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Dave
New Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went tonight for our anniversary and was only disappointed by my inability to find room to eat more of everything. To start with, the bussers and runners were very prompt, professional and good mannered. Our waitress, Erica N, was great and very attentive despite having a heavier than usual load due to last minute staff shortage. She was funny, friendly and efficient at all times. For the food, we started with warm bread and dipping oil, both of which were perfect. We had the sweet potato bisque which was served with bacon bits and maple syrup. The portion was large but we somehow couldn’t stop eating it! We then shared a Caesar salad which was served with shaved Parmesan and could have been shared at least a 3rd time, but again we almost finished that. My wife chose the petite filet which was served with a red wine Demi glaze reduction. I chose the beef stroganoff with a side of Parmesan encrusted creamed spinach. Another large portion of a very savory beef stroganoff topped with a dollop of sour cream. This was even better than I had hoped with large chunks of tender beef, long wide noodles and lots of gravy. The spinach was served in a small crock that was piping hot with browned grated Parmesan covering the top. Also a delicious addition. We finished by sharing a piece of the Flourless chocolate cake. Well worth the extra calories! We brought home a lot to be enjoyed again!
Buckley's Great SteaksResponded on November 21, 2024
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us, and thank you so much for the lovely review! We'll be certain to share your praise with Erica as well. We're lucky to have her on the team! Looking forward to serving you again soon! All the best, Buckley's Great Steaks Management
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Buckley's and we will definitely be going back! We selected that we were visiting for our anniversary and most places don't do anything with that information? However Buckley's gave us a hand written card, and included a happy anniversary printed chocolate on our dessert. The staff was amazing and the food was incredible!
Buckley's Great SteaksResponded on November 13, 2024
Thank you for the kind review. We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your special evening! All the best, Buckley's Great Steaks Management
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Lisa
Greater Boston
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
When you as a restaurant screw up and then try serving something half the size. That just says to your customers you don’t care. You can’t charge 50+ for a steak and provide half the size when you finally bring the correct steak ordered to the table.
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Christopher
New Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, service was great. The best steak I have had in long time. I would definitely go back.
Buckley's Great SteaksResponded on November 13, 2024
Thank you Christopher! We look forward to serving you again soon! All the best, Buckley's Great Steaks Management
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FAQs

Buckley's Great Steaks offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (603) 424-0995.

Buckley's Great Steaks is rated 4.8 stars by 4563 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 50 times today

Order delivery or takeout

438 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH 03054

Additional information

Cross street
Woodbury St
Neighborhood
Merrimack
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking on site
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Buckley
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.buckleysgreatsteaks.com/
Phone number
(603) 424-0995
Private party facilities
Private dining rooms available in our beautifully restored historic Tavern offering a distinguished setting for your occasion. Our exceptional quality cuisine and our spirit of hospitality will make all your guests feel welcome as we anticipate your every need. We look forward to making your event a success.

Buckley's Great Steaks

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Pan Blackened Prime Rib

Filet Mignon

Fries

Salads

The Wedge*$10.00

Seasonal House Salad*$12.00

The Classic Caesar Salad*$10.00

Appetizers

Bang Bang Steak Tips$18.00

Parmesan Truffle Fries$10.00

Hand Dipped Onion Rings$14.00

French Onion Soup$9.00

Crispy Calamari$15.00

Oysters on the Half Shell*

Spinach & Artichoke Dip$17.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail*$12.00

Baked Local Oysters$16.00

Ranch Potato Chips$8.00

Burgers and Sandwiches

"Old School" Burger$17.00

Steakhouse Burger$18.00

French Dip$18.00

Bacon & Egg Burger$18.00

BBQ Burger$18.00

Gorgonzola Burger$18.00

Herb Grilled Chicken$17.00

House Specialties

Twin Pepper Crusted Petite Filets*$42.00

Buttermilk Chicken Breast*$25.00

Beef Stroganoff$32.00

Herb Roasted Cod Loin$36.00

Steakhouse Bolognese$34.00

Surf & Turf

Pan Roasted Faroe Island Salmon*$33.00

Tavern Meatloaf$25.00

Tenderloin Tips Steak Frites$34.00

Great Steaks

Sugar Cured Strip Loin*

Filet Mignon*

Rib-Eye Steak*

Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef*

USDA Prime Strip Loin*

Cowboy Steak*

Pan Blackened Prime Rib*

12 oz Au Poivre Crusted NY Strip*$43.00

Sides

Vegetables

Parmesan Crusted Cream Spinach

Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce

Hand-Dipped Onion Rings

Bacon Green Beans

Garlic Parmesan Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Glazed Carrots with Maple and Sriracha

Pan Roasted Root Vegetables

Mushrooms and Carmelized Onions with Fresh Herbs

Starch

Garlic Mashed Potatoes$7.00

Baked Potato$7.00

Gorgonzola & Bacon Smashed Red Potatoes$9.00

Fries$7.00

Parmesan Truffle Fries$10.00

Sweet Potato Fries$9.00

Homestyle Mac and Cheese$9.00

Additional Sauces

Roasted Garlic Demi-Glace

Red Wine Demi-Glace

Horseradish Sour Cream

Horseradish Demi-Glace

Au-Poivre

Gorgonzola Cream

Hollandaise

Béarnaise

Substitutions

Sautéed Mushrooms

Asparagus with Hollandaise

Hand-Dipped Onion Rings