Otis - Exeter

The food, service, and atmosphere at this restaurant were fantastic. I had a great time. The chef was able to accommodate my dietary restrictions without sacrif... read more The food, service, and atmosphere at this restaurant were fantastic. I had a great time. The chef was able to accommodate my dietary restrictions without sacrificing any of the flavors. Each course was delicious, and I especially enjoyed the 5-course menu. I have visited this restaurant many times and have never been let down.

I gave them heads up way in advance that we’ll be celebrating a birthday. I wanted to be something special for a special person. They didn’t even acknowledge th... read more I gave them heads up way in advance that we’ll be celebrating a birthday. I wanted to be something special for a special person. They didn’t even acknowledge the birthday. The desert options were underwhelming. When I asked for a birthday candle they didn’t even know if they had any. It was not a pleasant experience.

What frustrated us the most was the service. We arrived for the 5:30 seating and had to wait 20 minutes for our drinks. The pace felt slow at first, but then ev... read more What frustrated us the most was the service. We arrived for the 5:30 seating and had to wait 20 minutes for our drinks. The pace felt slow at first, but then everything seemed to rush, making us feel hurried. The waitress didn't check on us at all to see how we were enjoying our meal, which felt a bit unusual. As we finished and noticed a crowd of people waiting for our table at 7:30, it became awkward as we quickly gulped down our drinks to leave. When you spend $300 on a meal, you expect a certain level of decorum and attentive service. Though two hours should be sufficient, the delays at the beginning turned it into a rushed 1.5-hour dining experience. My advice would be to book the 7:30 slot to avoid this issue! The restaurant itself is beautiful, and we had high hopes for our experience, but given the price and food quality, we sadly won't be returning.

My all-time favorite restaurant! It's my go-to place for any special occasion. read more My all-time favorite restaurant! It's my go-to place for any special occasion.

When people talk about a perfect dining experience, they're describing what it's like to eat at Otis. A new five-course tasting menu every week, thought up by t... read more When people talk about a perfect dining experience, they're describing what it's like to eat at Otis. A new five-course tasting menu every week, thought up by the genius Lee Frank, created from fresh local ingredients. With regularly rotating drinks all of which are served by a friendly and helpful wait staff. Otis will ruin every other restaurant for you