Hidden among the towering White Mountains, this charming local favorite has been winning hearts and appetites since 1994 🏔️
When Dick and Lanette Delaney first opened their doors on White Mountain Highway, they created more than just another restaurant – they built a legendary hangout that transforms tourists into regulars with every visit!
From their famous wings to their surprisingly fresh sushi, this authentic hole-in-the-wall proves that the best flavors come from family-owned passion and scratch-made everything!
How they won local’s hearts
The magic started when the Delaney family strategically targeted the local ski racing community that gathered every Wednesday at Mount Cranmore 🎿
Dick Delaney, who had worked at the popular Horsefeathers restaurant for years, knew exactly how to steal the spotlight from established competitors.
The family’s secret weapon was their authentic approach – Lanette’s homemade barbecue sauce had already created a buzz before they even opened, and their commitment to using fresh, local ingredients whenever possible made locals feel genuinely supported and valued.
Their grassroots strategy worked brilliantly as restaurant industry workers, second-home owners, and tourists who knew the Delaneys from their previous jobs became instant devoted customers 🍻
The community embraced this family-run establishment because it represented everything they loved about the Valley – genuine hospitality, scratch-made food, and a place where everyone knows your name.
By 1996, they had expanded with “The New Room,” and today they generate over $4 million annually while maintaining their small-town charm and local roots!
Food Highlights
- Award-Winning Wings: Ranked #2 in New England by Boston.com, these crispy delights come with buffalo or honey hot sauce and have customers declaring them “top 5 in the USA” 🔥
- French Onion Soup: Rich, dark, and perfectly cheesy comfort food that keeps patrons coming back for more of this soul-warming favorite
- Lobster Mac and Cheese: Fresh Maine lobster tossed with four-cheese tortellini in a decadent smoked pork belly cheddar cream sauce and baked with panko parmesan breadcrumbs
- “Crazy Jeremy” Sushi Roll: Fresh tuna, cream cheese, and avocado topped with tobiko sauce – surprisingly excellent sushi that shocks first-time visitors 🍣
- Baked Lobster Tortellini: A massive portion featuring Maine lobster with homemade smoked pork belly cheddar cheese cream sauce that food lovers can’t resist
- Clam Chowder: Consistently praised by reviewers as a must-try comfort classic that perfectly complements their hearty menu
Atmosphere
The vibe screams authentic New England charm with a Western twist inspired by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 🤠
Multiple dining rooms include the “Cranmore” room celebrating local ski history, a bustling sports tavern with seven TVs and quick-witted bartenders, and the cozy “New Room” featuring a roaring fireplace.
Families love the paper-covered tables for coloring while waiting, and the open sushi window lets diners watch masters create their seafood masterpieces.
The atmosphere buzzes with locals, tourists, and ski enthusiasts creating that perfect hole-in-the-wall energy that makes every meal feel like a celebration! 🎉
Bottom Line
Visit for the #2 wings in New England, stay for the surprisingly fresh sushi and family-friendly atmosphere that transforms strangers into regulars. Scratch-made everything from a family who genuinely cares about their community! 🌟
Address: 2966 White Mountain Hwy, North Conway, NH 03860
📞 (603) 356-7776
🕔 Open Wed-Sun, 12:00 PM–9:00 PM (closed Mon-Tue)