Waterfront dining
 

I will have been dating my girlfriend for a year in just a couple of weeks and I'm hoping to find a nice restaurant to take her to that is accessible by boat. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am located in the Alton/Gilford area if that makes any difference :)

Thanks guys, fire away!

Def give Shibley's a call.... they are right on the water in Alton Bay. Make reservation for outside deck, on the waters edge! Be specific, that you want to be on the water edge, otherwise you will be outside next to the restaurant, and while nice, isn't quite as nice!

Woodsy

Lyon's Den. It doesn't get better than that!!

lyon's den is near the water.. but not "on" the water.

town docks in meredith is nice, and it's right on the drink.

LYON'S Den !!!

Two tip's;
Go mid week as docking can be a potential hassle Fri/Sat
Make a Reservation for window table a day in advance !!

Say Hi to Lauren for me :D

Go by water to Wolfeboro. Wolfeboro Inn is good spot. Walking distance from docks. Nice boat ride as well.
WJT2

The Wolfeboro Inn actually has their own dock at the bottom of the hill with a "Walk" up the hill to the Inn. . There is enough room for ONE 20 foot runabout. Nobody knows about it. Cardiac patients beware..:look: NB

PS: I'm not endorsing the Wolfeboro Inn. :D

Akwa Bar and Grill
 

Just opened, great location, great food. It's just North of Weirs Beach.

It will hold a 30 footer. Been there, done that.

AKWA Bar & Grille!
 

The AKWA Marina Bar is the perfect spot! Great food and the perfect atmosphere for what your looking for!

Waterfront dining
 

Maybe not what your're thinking, but what about a ride on the Mount Washington - you can't get any more "on the water" than that. They serve food, and, albeit it isn't 5-star restaurant quality, it is what you want, when you want it, eat it anywhere on the boat you want, and it won't drain your bank account. On a great day you can't spend a nicer few hours having people cater to you. Check their schedule.

Like I said earlier...

Shibley's is nice (IF you have the right reservation)

I also have to agree on the other suggestions.... The Lyons Den always has GREAT food, but parking the boat can be tight.

Akwa Marina is a GREAT spot.... and I hear the food is good (I haven't tried it yet, but the beer was def cold)

The Naswa is another option, you can order off of their upscale Blue Bistro menu and dine on the beach.... (the Blue Bistro food is GREAT)

Garwoods over in Wolfeboro has decent food and a small outside deck with a water view.

The Town Docks in Meredith is nice as well for outside casual dining.

and lets not forget the Margate is a great place as well to catch a beer and some apps...


Woodsy

Alton/Gilford Area
 

You mention Gilford/Alton area and everybody shows you the map! LOL!

I can help you but you need to let me know how far you are willing to travel, by water, land or air. Also what kind of food are you looking for and besides lakefront dining what kind of atmosphere?

Go to a marina or shop store on the lake and pick up the latest 'Boater's Secret' guide. You should be able to find what you want.

My choice for the Alton /Gilford area for lake front dining? You have three choices: Shibley's on The Pier, Sandy Point restuarant and Lyon's Den.

Dining in the Lakes Region area is extremely competitive. I have seen a lot of bad and not so bad restaurants go. I have a list of 'not so bad' that are strictly tourists feeders. I won't bash them as they keep the summer crowd away from the good ones! LOL!

Good Luck!

Sorry, but I feel so strongly about this place. I say forget the boat, if you really want to impress her take her to the O steaks and seafood. Sit outside by the water if you like, or sit inside as I always do. Ask for Jessie or Karen for your waitress. She'll love you for it.
Trust me.

Have to make a shameless plug for the Red Hill Dari.Never mentioned as a boating destination but only a short walk from the Center Harbor town docks which usually has plenty of spaces.
Micki makes awesome onion rings and we use small whole belly clams from Maine or Canada depending on what's available.Also .....great 100% lobster rolls

I'd say "O" in lakeport is pretty good but definitely up there in price. I like the Lyon's Den too--park at the glendale docks and it's right there. Definitely make reservations, though!

Or you could dock at Center Harbor and call Canoe. They will come right down and pick you up.

Wait..... what? Never knew this!!! So the last few times i've hiked up there I didn't have to? I will have to do that next time, love that place!

We're Waiting....................
 

So, a report would be nice............ where did you go? What did you think? Did your girlfriend like what/where you chose? lol. Please post a report!

Haven't gone yet! Haha it's come down to either the Lyon's Den or Garwoods.

Lyons Den
 

Hands down, The Den!

Lyons Den - All the way...
 

No other option for what you are looking for, except the "shuttle" to Canoe.
Some others of the suggestions, while "kvitchy", aren't the quality you are looking for on the lake.

My wife and I have been to Garwood several times and although it's pricey, the food is always great. Plus you can't beat the "after dinner" atmosphere in Wolfboro. Walking around, shopping, town docks, ice cream, after dinner cocktails and a slooooooow boat ride back!!

Have fun Lieutenant!

^^This is true but you can always hit up Lyon's Den and then head over to the Weirs if you're looking to walk around afterward, being about 10 minutes from the Glendale docks to Weirs.

This pick is all about my childhood. It's got to be Bailey's Dockside in Wolfeboro. You're not going to get a five star meal, but the fried clams are still good and you might be helping to support a Brewster Academy student! The history of the building is pretty cool too.
This picture is posted in the photo gallery by rgilfert... It's him and his sister, circa 1956 at Bailey's.

We went to Garwoods in Wolfeboro by boat. We had a great time, ate some great food, drank some great wine, and had a rainy boat ride home :emb: thanks again for all of your suggestions

Lago, in Meredith
 

You can go by boat or car, and sit in their "porch." We've always had a pretty good meal there. And skip the dessert; they usually bring some chocolate and "limoncello" on the house. :liplick:

Lago - better option
 

If you want outside seating, Lago has tables and chairs outside on the lawn.
They serve the full menu. What better place to look down the bay, watch boat traffic,etc. We've gone there and tables were occupied. We have pulled two chairs with the wide arms together, lined up the arms so their level and sit in the front row. Had drinks, app's and entre's seating in those chairs. Very enjoyable. Been there a number of times. Personally, don't care if I have a table. Just something thats different and having dinner with my better half and enjoying the moments.
Beware, get there early.

Dave M

Based on another picture on their boat..I'm going to second guess that proposal and suggest that other person is his mother. :look: NB

It says it's him and his sister in the caption. You may ask him. Here is the link to his post in the photo gallery.

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...=big&limit=all

Here's a picture of him and his sister from the front.

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Lyons Den Impresses Again
 

We went back to the Lyon's Den after a long absence and we were not disappointed. We started off with the app special, of Escargot on a potato puff, Then we both had the evening special of duck and it was spectacular with the oven roasted red potato's and summer veg medley. I had a glass of cabernet sauvignon which was perfect and my wife had a delicious blueberry lemonaide cocktail. We concluded with Crème Brule. mmmm good. Service was excellent and attentive. The owner even stopped by our table to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. Then off to the Winnipesaukee Playhouse for the finish to a great evening.