Red Arrow Diner

Name: Red Arrow Diner
Address: 61 Lowell Street, Manchester, NH, 03101, US
Telephone: +16036261118
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

The Red Arrow Diner is an award-winning diner serving over 500,000 breakfasts annually. We have always been on the cutting edge in the diner arena.

The Red Arrow Diner first opened its doors on Lowell Street in Manchester, NH back in October, 1922. Its founder and original owner was David Lamontagne, who was married to Mabel. At one point in time in the 1950’s, there were a total of six Red Arrow locations throughout the Queen City and Nashua! With the economy challenges of the early 80’s, the Red Arrow became vacant for the first time in ove

r 60 years. In 1985, the diner was listed for sale, along with many other downtown businesses. In September 1987, Carol Lawrence became the 5th owner of this Historic City Landmark . The local diner is the focal point of any community and the Red Arrow is certainly no exception. In May 1998, we made the decision to go “Smoke-Free.” This was absolutely unheard of in the restaurant business but Carol researched the concept and believed this was the future of dining. Although it was a little nerve racking, especially as we were picketed in the wee hours of the morning on the day we started, the results were nothing short of spectacular! Then in September of that same year we were voted “One of the Top Ten Diners in the Country” by USA Today. People traveled from all over the world and included the Red Arrow Diner on the list of places they must visit. But don’t take our word for it - ask to see our guest book or read the framed news articles from as far away as California! With all of our success, and perhaps for reasons we cannot easily explain, all kinds of celebrities flock to our doors. From Paul Newman to RuPaul, the diner walls are literally overflowing with framed pictures of our famous visitors! We are a favorite of Manchester’s very own Adam Sandler, of whom we are extremely proud. Be sure to check out his movies Eight Crazy Nights and Grown Ups 2 to spot the Red Arrow Diner! When Bare Naked Ladies came to town, they were so impressed that they wrote and performed a song about the Red Arrow Diner on stage at the Verizon Arena. Local musician Matt Farley also recorded a song about the Red Arrow Diner on his CD, Moe’s Haven. In 2007, we hosted Guy Fieri, host of the Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. His visit brought a national spotlight to the Red Arrow Diner and helped us share what makes our diner so unique. Our episode featured our signature Blue Plate specials (which are served on an ACTUAL Blue plate), delicious cream pies, whoopie pies and our very own homemade Dinah Fingers (between the 2 diners we make over 600 each week!)

Beyond Hollywood, the Red Arrow Diner also is a hot spot for politician visits. During the last primary, most of the candidates stopped in for a visit, and many of them returned for a second or third time! We even saw the likes of Diane Sawyer (very tall, by the way), who immediately eyed our basket of Dinah Fingers. Needless to say, Red Arrow Diner is a favorite for all walks of life and a wide variety of palates! Over the decades, the Red Arrow Diner has undergone many transformations, but one thing will never change. We are committed to the time-honored tradition of bringing you a delicious home-style meal with the highest of standards in quality and consistency. This is how the Lamontagne Family began the Red Arrow Diner way back in 1922, and how Carol's family will carry on for many years to come.

“Have a Diner Day”

06/17/2026

This deal is STILL going strong until the end of June! 🚨

Now that you've checked graduating off your list, what's next is getting your FREE* Chicken Tender Dinner. Don't forget to bring your cap to redeem it. See you at the diner! 🎓🍗

*Free with purchase of entree, so make sure to bring your family or friends!

VALID: JUNE 1–30, 2026
🎓 Must present graduation cap to redeem
• Dine-In Only • One Per Table • Cannot combine with other offers.

06/15/2026

Be honest: how do you want your dad to look this Sunday?

Do you want him sitting at his kitchen table, staring down a sad, uninspired, completely underwhelming breakfast? (You know the look—tired, defeated, and about to lecture you on the thermostat just to pass the time.)

Or do you want him at the Red Arrow Diner, hands in the air, shouting with pure, unadulterated joy because Dads eat FREE?

This Father's Day, skip the disappointing kitchen table experiments. Bring him in and we will hook him up with our iconic "Stan the Man's Favorite" plate completely on the house!

Look, we aren't saying that serving him a sad breakfast at home means you’re his least favorite child... but a trip to the Red Arrow definitely secures the top spot. 😉

Offer valid on Father's Day only. Limit one free "Stan the Man's Favorite" per dad. Requires the purchase of an accompanying meal of equal or greater value. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. Dine-in only.

06/14/2026

It's again!
As we all start planning our next getaways, we have to ask: when it's time to pack a bag, which type of traveler are you? 👇

🛍️ The "Just in Case" Over-Packer: Your suitcase requires a full-body wrestling match to zip shut. You bring 4 different shoe options for a two-day trip because "what if I need three outfits a day?!"

🎒 The "Carry-On Only" Light Packer: You can live out of a single backpack for a week. Everything rolls up into tiny, efficient cubes, and if it doesn't fit, it doesn't go.

💬 Drop your vote in the comments for a chance to win a gift certificate!

Please note, if you are the selected winner of Sunday Funday, we will never send a link for you to receive your prize. Unfortunately, unauthorized accounts have recently posted potentially dangerous spam links on Sunday Funday posts, so please do not click on any links you may receive in a comment! If you ever have any questions, please send us a private message.

06/14/2026

Amidst the busy summer rush, let's not let Flag Day be forgotten!
Happy Flag Day! ❤️🤍💙

06/12/2026

Do your own research, the only logical explanation for why Caramel Banana Waffles aren't considered a superfood is a massive deep state conspiracy. Trust no one. Eat waffles.

06/11/2026

Step into classic diner vibes with glowing neon and retro energy. 🍔⚡️
This particular Neon Sign can be found in our Concord location ✨

What’s your favorite diner memory?
Share it below!

06/10/2026

Hey chicken tender lovers! 👋 Just a quick reminder that the Chicken Tender Passport is still in full swing!

You have until July 27th to complete your passport and get your chance to win an unbelievable prize: FREE CHICKEN TENDERS FOR A YEAR! 🍗🔥

It’s super simple to enter:

Grab a passport at our Manchester location or any participating location.

Order some legendary tenders. 🍗

Get signatures from at least 3 participating locations.

That’s it! Where are you heading next to get your passport stamped? Let us know in the comments! 👇✨

06/09/2026

Thanks for the glowing review! We're delighted you had a great time and look forward to seeing you again soon! 🌟

06/09/2026

This Father's Day, June 21st, bring Dad to the diner and treat him to a classic morning meal. All dads get a complimentary "Stan the Man's Favorite" breakfast dish on us! 🥓👑

✨ Fun fact: This iconic dish is named after Adam Sandler’s dad, Stan—it was his go-to order every time he and Adam came in to eat together.
Grab a booth, order some hot coffee, and let's celebrate Dad the right way. ☕

Dine-in only on Father's Day. Free for all dads with the purchase of an entree of equal or higher value. Limit 1 per dad. Not to be combined with any other offers.

06/08/2026

Cake lovers, treat yourself to a slice of deliciousness! Join us for a sweet escape and let us take care of the rest. We’d love to see you here! 🍰❤️

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Telephone

+16036261118

Website

http://www.redarrowdiner.com/

Address

61 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH
03101

Red Arrow Diner

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