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Red Arrow Diner in the Merrimack Valley area is a three star establishment. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere.
5.0 of 5 stars.
The Red Arrow = Heaven.Don't leave New Hampshire without coming here. From the cup o' Moe mugs to the blue plate specials to the homemade pies, the Red Arrow serves up my ideal diner experience. My...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
had to stop on our way thru manchester. excellent choice !! got de-virginized!! a must stop ! loved the wait staff and the customers!
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Someone please tell me why this place is famous and gets such good reviews? Perhaps, people just haven't been enlightened by some of the great diners America has to offer elsewhere. I went with high...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I visited this place at the suggestion of a friend when I was in Manch for a wedding. We had a late breakfast at about 11am on a Sunday. The place seemed packed, but that's probably because it can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place really is great. It is clean and fast. It is small and you might have to wait in line but it is worth it. Plus all the photo's and articles on the wall keep you entertained when you're...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I love their omelettes since they are so cheesy and heavily filled with the filling (mine is sausage). I love the hashbrowns too. Their pies are so yummy too. I love going there on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the Red Arrow, although I rarely eat there if I can help it. It's more of a "hang with friends" kind of place, and I really respect what they've done to keep things that way.I personally can't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast? After 4am? I don't think so!This place may be known for being a great breakfast diner but you would be lucky to be able to sit out on the curb and eat during normal hours on a weekend. No,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is more about the experience than the food. I don't mean to diminish the food by saying this because our breakfast here was wonderful. Of course I had the corned beef hash and eggs. When...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The omelets are good and the service is quick and funny. I think it's funny that Hil*y was there. If she was there late on a Saturday night she might actually get groped on the way to the uni-sex...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have found my new favorite breakfast place! Seated promptly at the counter (at the favorite seating area for Adam Sandler's parents), we were then greeted by friendly Eileen. We glanced over the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Red Arrow is famous in the same ways that Julia Allison is famous. Namely, relentless self promotion and getting its picture taken with celebrities. It has done this for so long, that the local...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This diner is well worth the potentially long wait, late at night. Great place to fill your stomach after a night of drinking and dancing. Good breakfast options, lunches are great too. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An interesting place... Seemed very well-known by the Manchester residents, so if you're visiting Manchester and looking for a popular local place, this is probably your best bet.The decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was conflicted about whether to give the Red Arrow 3, or 4, stars. The food is remarkably consistent, and is always prepared properly. The reason that I have a tough time rating it any higher is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped here for lunch on our way home from VT. What a great little diner. We were there on a Monday after the lunch crowd had already gone through. Typical diner fair - I had the Reuben with sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could give 3.5 stars, because that's what I would give - but I can't quite bring myself to say I'm a fan...It's a good diner and it has history and character. The food is ok to good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Basically, you've got to go here at least once, even though it can be very crowded at times. The food is meh, but it's cheap and OK for the price. It's more an experience than anything else, though.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think Red Arrow is over hyped. You pay more than what I would expect in a diner and portions are smaller than I expect in a diner.Food I had was just ok. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad, just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I try to go here on off-hours to avoid the crowds. BUT, I love the menu and think this is the only place besides 7-11 that is open 24 hours in Manchester. Typical diner fare and yummy desserts.
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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GREAT FOOD, spunky staff, amazing prices, whether you go at 2 am or 9 am or anywhere in between you are going to find all types there, be prepared to wait sometimes in line, but the staff moves things along...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Living on the west coast, I will say that the diners out here suck. Not that I'm even that big a fan of diners, but I appreciate the good ones back on the east coast. When I say 'good ones' I have the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice little place, but its reputation precedes it. Food is typical diner fare, and I'd say pretty middle of the road aside from a couple of specialties (Mostly breakfast ones). Having frequented the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best greasy spoon in town! I grew up in Manchester and this place was were my friends and I would go almost every weekend for a quick bite. The service I have noticed has deteriorated over the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome diner. It's a special bonding place for my son and I after a game or event at the Verizon Arena down the street. Place gets packed at night as it gets a hugh after Verizon or bar crowd....
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is average to good for diner fare, prices are a little high relative to the quality and regional norms, but overall, this is a very nice place, and handy to have a 24 hour establishment in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great 24 hour diner, which are so rare in this area nowadays. We went in before having to bring my husband to the airport for an early flight and were not disappointed. We landed in the time right...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First Impressions: I love this place and I can't wait to go back!Weight Watchers Rating: Splurge OnlyMy husband and I were itching to try this place after seeing it on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives....
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Red Arrow Diner is a piece of history. There are plaques on the seats to note where famous dignitaries have sat, so you too can enjoy the delicious diner food in a historic setting. The place is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any place that's open 24 hours gets at LEAST four stars from me, even if it sucks. Place is teensy tiny. Expect mediocre food. Also, they really want you to know that some celebrities have been there.
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It is what it is...which is a diner. Burgers are good. One star for them. Service was pretty amazingly fast, especially because the place was mobbed and the waitstaff and cooks were running around...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A Manchester institution. A good, solid diner. Don't go expecting fine Continental cuisine, but it's good for what it is.Avoid on weekend nights. The place is small (five four-person booths and 15...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, it's a crap shoot. I've had terrible service here...but I've also had the lady who's been there since I've been going there for breakfast. The key word here is BREAKFAST....or grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been highly anticipating my dining experience at the Red Arrow for some time now. Everytime I've tried going, there's been a long line wrapped outside the block to get in so I always give up and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A tiny little place on Manchester. The place was totally cramped, but that with the cheesy decor is what makes this place the institution it is. We had deep fried dough (huge!), tuna melt (the bread...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want the real and complete diner experience then this is the place. I've been here many times over the years and have never had a bad experience. It is tiny, crowded, busy, fun, old...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite diner in this galaxy. The breakfast is outstanding. The pies are celestial. The waitstaff are very freindly. And the price? Where can two adults get a huge, top quality meal with coffees...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK. There is better late night, apres bar food on the planet. However, the Red Arrow is the best Manchester has to offer in this category. Stick to the food basics as some of the food seems rushed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure why there were so many positive reviews of this diner.It's okHubby and I went for a late night bite; his burger was very greasy and average; we make better ones at home.I got a club sandwich;...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 Star *Diner* review? Yes! :)It's so Diner-ish and friendly... the food is yummy, prices are very reasonable, and the service is efficient... I just can't find anything worth taking off even one...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and service as far as diners go. We came for breakfast first..The eggs and hash were up to par, and I had to get a "dinah finger" to go, which surpasses the twinkie by a mile!Temptation...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the greatest diners ive been to in my 23 years of living. i went to school in manchester and would gladly wait the 20 minutes for a seat if needed. their after-bar hours are what...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is no diner, anywhere, that compares to this place. I've had the waitress threaten to spank my friends with spatulas for their birthday, met new friends so that I didn't have to wait for a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the greatest and its open 24 hours. The food is great, it only takes a few minutes to get the food. Sometimes it's faster than at a "fast food" resturaunt. If you like dinah's you'll...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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local flavor, great atmosphere, easy access, quick service. Whether you are in the mood for breakfast, lunch or a hearty special of the day dinner, you cannot go wrong at this Diner. Always busy, but worth the...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This 24-hour diner is perhaps one of the very few things I miss about Manchester. I miss eating late-night breakfast food like the hotcakes and french toast...so yummy and cheap. I must've gone to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome - it's tiny and always crowded, but it's worth the wait and the cramped seating. It's open late and when I lived in Manch-vegas we used to hit it after bar-hopping in the wee...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pork Pie.American Chop Suey.Goddamn deep fried french toast that will make your head spin and your stomach love you eternally.Red Arrow is everything there is to love about New England diner food.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, somewhere you can go in Southern New Hampshire that's always open, besides the heinous Super Wal-Mart. The food isn't spectacular or anything, but it's definitely good diner food. I remember...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Diner food! My favorite food knowing that they serve multiple berakfast dishes. Open all day 7 days a week, you can always stop over for a bite when hungry. Ranked as one of the top 10 diner is the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On the plus side: they're one of the very few things in Manchester that are open 24 hours. their staff is usually very friendly and good at their job the pies are tastyon the down side- the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Red Arrow is the only diner I've been to that I actually want to get dinner type food. I love their ice cream scooped mashed potatoes and their meatloaf. It is the quintessential diner, and you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Red Arrow Diner is my favorite diner! It's a very popular place to go after last call at the bars in Downtown Manch. My buddies and I enjoy stopping at this 24 Hour "Dinah" for breakfast and late...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After eating at the Library in Portsmouth and feeling COMPLETELY out of place, the Red Arrow was a welcome sight. My friend had been bragging about it for a couple months and then when I went up to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to go to eat. Prices are reasonable and the food is great.... and it's open 24 hours. What's not to love about getting to go out to eat at 4 in the morning if you want to?
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the things that I miss most about Manchvegas are cheese fries and gravy. There is nothing comperable to that here in the Windy city. And by far the Red Arrow had the best ones around. Yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rates very high in the world of American diners. This is a must for all you diner lovers out there. Open 24 hrs!!!! Yeah!! Ten extra stars for that alone!! Finally, check out my list of New...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best authentic diner anywhere. I always have a great time and a great meal whenever I go. It can be crazy when the bars get out, but that is half the fun. I highly suggest the biscuits...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for breakfast yesterday with my bf right around noon. We only had to wait about 10-15 minutes for a table. I had eggs benedict without the ham (vegetarian) & panfries. My bf had a hash &...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Arrow is the best. If you're going out in ManchVegas, you might want to plan your timing around it. If you leave before last call, you'll beat the crowds.Better yet, stop in during the daytime for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most of the time I go here well past midnight. Only in the past year have I ventured in during daylight hours. The food is good, especially for a diner, and the menu is pretty extensive. It's great to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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The Red Arrow is truly a grease pit, but the food is wonderful. I had their turkey special (turkey style reuben) when I was there last week. As a rule of thumb always ask what the special is and you will never...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only other business I can think of thats open 24 hours within a 30 mile radius of my parents house is Wal Mart. The food at Red Arrow is way better.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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I LOVE the Red Arrow! It's the best place in town to get a burger at midnight. Whenever I'm in Manchester (and that seems to be quite often these days), I always make it a point to stop by this place....
judysbook.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The arrow is a classic tiny diner on a side street off Elm Street.Everyone in Manch knows the arrow and knows that you can get good honest diner food there.Be careful trying to get to the bathroom or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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Red Arrow is the only restaurant place in Manchester that opens 24 hours a day. Good food and very inexpensive. Good place to be after the night club in downtown manchester. Pork Pie is a must. I...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really dig this place. I ate here every day that I was in Manchester. It's a real old school diner that survived, not a cheap imitation. The menu is extensive. I heartily recommend the turkey san...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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Red arrow is a must after hitting the bars on Elm. This greesy spoon has the best food at 2AM! Breakfast time is usually packed but well worth the wait! PROS: Great Food CONS: The wait
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2005
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A veritable institution in the middle of downtown Manchester, the Red Arrow Diner is the best 24 hour food you'll find. The service is good, the food is superlative, and the prices are all right too. It can...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2005
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This 24hr diner offers the classic diner experience we've all seen in 50s/60s style movies and television and heard about from family and friends.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2003
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a great little diner stuck in the middle of the pleasant downtown. the red arrow is cute, but avoids.....
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