Chef and owner Michael Buckley first entered the restaurant scene in 1995 when he and his wife Sarah opened Michael Timothy’s Urban Bistro, Wine & Jazz Bar on Main Street in Nashua, NH. Critically acclaimed for its upscale atmosphere and cuisine, Michael Timothy’s quickly became one of the region’s premier dining destinations.

Prior to opening Michael Timothy’s, Chef Buckley cooked at some of the most prestigious restaurants in New Hampshire, and also spent time in Europe working under a master chef. He uses only fresh, quality ingredients in every recipe, and relies on local organic farmers and independent purveyors who share the same high standards.

Building on their success with Michael Timothy’s, the Buckleys opened a second restaurant – Surf – in 2002 just across the street from their urban bistro. Devoted entirely to creatively prepared and seriously fresh seafood, Surf continues the tradition of excellence set by Chef Buckley. Surf was recently voted Best Seafood Restaurant in the state by New Hampshire Magazine’s Readers Poll.

The Buckleys’ passion for serving finely prepared foods led them to open their third restaurant, Buckley's Great Steaks, in December of 2005. Almost immediately, it was voted the best steakhouse in the area.