Ganymead — Restaurant in Manchester

Overview: Ganymead is a gold nugget of a hole in the wall in Manchester. Seemingly run all from just one man, you can't help but feel like you're eating with family when the food tastes like home. Though appearances may not be classy or upscale, it's a perfect place for a casual space. The music playlist is great, not too loud either, and you never feel rushed! Sit back, eat and enjoy the company you are with like you're at home.

Food: As I mentioned before, it tastes like home. I feel like every dish was made with that extra sprinkle of love. Though we had a party of 4, not all of the food was hot hot (you can only do so much as one person! I get it!) but was perfect for me. I got the mac and cheese pasta with bbq chicken (instead of buffalo). The cheese was fresh, full of flavor, and spiced nicely. Would definitely get this again! Servings are very large, unless you're starving, get ready to take leftovers home :).

Drinks: Just got water so can't comment.

Service: As mentioned before, for one person he did a fantastic job! Waited us nicely and properly, it kind of felt like it was straight out of Ratatouille.

Misc: There is local art all around and is nice to see! I unfortunately didn't take a photo of them, but they definitely will get you to stop and take a look! The music playlist was a jam,...

Been here multiple times. Although the menu is limited because the owner Ben is the only chef there, the portions are huge and highly affordable for the area. Food is mostly home food, with some weekly/seasonal dishes determined by the chef.

What makes Ganymead special isn't the food or the location, it's the atmosphere and the staff. It's a pretty bare restaurant/bar located in the same plaza as the stop&shop, and usually the only place open after 10pm, so there's plenty of space as long as you don't mind the emptiness.

However, this bar is not the sports bar kind of place. The style is reminiscent of the old bars before sports bars became a thing - you watch the chef cook the food in front of you, while you sit, drink, and if you want, chat with the other people nearby or the chef on a variety of topics. I've seen people play card games, sing, and even read a book at the bar. It's a perfect place for an introvert and for small groups looking for a decent late night hangout. 'Cept Thursdays. People love their karaoke on Thursdays.

The most popular dishes are the fried chicken and the shepherds pie. My favorite is the salmon and the...

This is the BEST food I've had from a restaurant so far in my life. I'm very picky since I'm a great home cook. I couldn't believe how flavorful everything was. This was about 2 weeks ago, I had just been to the dentist next door and saw the restaurant on my way out. I went in and the server that took my order was so nice. She could tell I was in pain from the dentist and was very sweet. I ordered take out for myself and my husband. He got the shepherd's pie which I ate half of because it was just so delicious... Real potatoes. I got the pulp pork sandwich and the Mac and cheese. It was actually just as good as my Mac and cheese. If not better because the penne made the cheese stick nicely. My photos aren't very good because we had already started eating and I was hungry. We are actually going back there today for lunch! I have been telling everybody how great the food is. And I...