Tamarack property for sale?
 

Noticed last week on my way through to the Weirs that Tamarack has a Roche Realty sign out front saying “available”. Forgive me if I’ve missed it, but does anyone know what the deal may be…are they selling?

Here's the listing on LoopNet.

https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/691-...a-NH/39493846/

I was just looking at the listing pictures. In pictures 21 & 22, are those more condos that someone is building up behind High Octane Saloon?

The kitchen
 

Wow, one would think they would have cleaned the kitchen before taking photos to market the business. It's filthy.

I thought the same thing. But maybe not much worse than a lot of other commercial kitchens?

Agreed!
 

I couldn't agree more!

One of the things you expect from a decent realtor is recommendations on how to stage your home, business or whatever it is your selling for professional photographs...Looks like that didn't happen here!

Dan

That's why I haven't eaten there in ten years!

Maybe expecting it to be torn down.

Glad I am not the only one. The last time I went there, I was disappointed.... I think most notably by the prices, and what you got for that price.

I think the business is still viable and the location still a good one. But it looks like it is time for someone to invest money into the facility. Likely the last two owners had that vision, but couldn't pull it off.... What it is really going to take is someone that can have the needed capital for upgrades immediately, vs. people buying the business with a vision, and trying to slowly upgrade with profits.

The lakes region is changing, and business like this need to update to appeal to to the newer demographic, which expects dining experiences to be a bit more upscale vs. a "campy" environment. I also feel like they may need to rebrand, the Tamarack has a historical following, and people expect a certain feel and quality of food....rebranding will allow the new owners to create new expectations. That of course is just my opinion...

Inspections
 

And with that filthy kitchen, where the hell are the Health inspectors??? Or does Laconia not care?

ate here over ten years ago, everyone got sick (6 people), never been back, surprised it lasted as long as it did after that day

Just one example. Try other local weirs dive-bars for more informational photos


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After all the comments, I had to take a peek at the photos—that really is crazy that they'd post in that condition!

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Its a teardown.

I agree the kitchen is disturbing--they didn't even sweep the floor or wipe the counter. Doubly odd is that there's snow on the ground, so they left it that way for the winter. I hope the owner is OK, both aspects, winter and photos, suggest otherwise.

I also hope Tamarack survives. Their lobster rolls are terrific, and the place is full of happy memories for me

I am a little confused by the listing.

It states that the property is 100% leased but then goes on to say that it is a turn key business.

So... is there a current lease? If so, wouldn't that be the restaurant leasing it?

I suspect it might sell and be demolished for housing.

Tear down looking for a developer. With the next store condos and the new trailer park up the road it’s a good spot


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The putrid odor and revolting decor in the dining pavilion do the place no favors.


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Just what the area needs...More ugly condos?

Yes ....... www.stonewallcornersnh.com ....... is on Rt 3 on the grass field near the intersection of Roller Coaster Rd and Daniel Webster Hgwy.

It's a short walk to the Tamarack. If Laconia Village actually gets built, it will be about a ten minute drive to the new Market Basket-Laconia via Roller Coaster Rd and Parade Rd.

I feel better now--the reason the kitchen looks terrible is that the restaurant owner does not want the property sold.

I can imagine the mice running rampant thru that place!! :eek:

Tamarack was always worth a special trip. I hope BK and McD's stay away. We like Camp and some of the other C Man specialties. Are you there Alex?
Hand cut onion rings and Lobster roll, please.

it was always a must stop 20 years ago but when they stop selling 100% lobster meat in lobster rolls, I stopped going

How about Pop's South?!

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I wondered the same thing :(

Not much else to go there.
Competing with the Bin and Octane for a nostalgia lake crowd far from the lake isn't going to work.

I think it is a totally different crowd and I wouldn't worry too much about competition from the High Octane or the Loony Bin.

More than 20 years, and a few owners ago, the Tamarack food quality was great and people drove from miles away to eat there. Back then, it was grossing over $200,000 a month during the summer. The fried food was good and the lobster rolls were excellent, on the same level as Pop's.

Somewhere along the way, the quality and portions went downhill and they lost a lot of the regular customers. Driving by in recent years we never noticed the crowds and lines that had been there before.

100% agree - it used to be a fun destination. Haven't been in 20 years myself...

I get there only once or twice a year, but I still think the lobster rolls are very good (and I'm very picky). One great thing is that they have a large size, so plenty for dinner. My favorite visits are picking up lobster rolls to tailgate before a Meadowbrook concert (check hours first, it can be close)

The whole drive in fried clam/lobster roll business is really tough though. The food costs are super high, and who wants to pay $30-40 for a self service no alcohol lunch at a semi-skanky picnic table?

Samiam, not sure if you still own Red Hill Dari, but would appreciate your thoughts here

It is in tough shape because that nostalgia crowd is shrinking.
Its a short season, and they really need a decent draw that just no longer exists.

This is exactly what has happened, the second owner struggled trying to keep quality and quantity at the same level as the original owner....The current owner did struggle, they simply cut back the portions, and quality didn't seem to be a concern.

My guess is that in both cases, the amount of work needed to bring the business back to glory was more than imagined. Not purposely mind you but the original owners had allowed the condition of the place to decline.It was still salvageable mind you, but it needed a major money injection.

The lakes region area is changing. People want and expect different things out of a visit to the area now. Many of us grew up and started visiting the area at a time where it was about getting away, having experiences that different than being at home. Today people expect the same or better experiences than they can have at home. This is why businesses offering a better dining experience like common man, or 0, have been able to move in and the more mom and pop places have moved out.

I see the trend continuing, I see the area continuing to grow...... While we see a change again, back towards what we all remember? Who knows.... What I know, is the lakes region has evolved, and as lovely as it still is, it is just not the same.....

Maybe…
 

To build more condos

Rather more condos then a failed business attempt that seats empty for years


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That would be the decision of whomever purchases it.

Does anyone know who the former owners/operators were and why they decided to sell?

FWIW…..from Facebook….

“UNDER CONTRACT! The Tamarack is about to get a new look and feel but keeping the same name. Very excited about this new chapter for the landmark in the Lakes Region.”

Dan

Tamarack property for sale
 

Maybe they should advertise including the words "cleaned up". It certainly couldn't hurt!.

Sign now says “Sold”. Anyone know the new owners?

Same thing happened with my older neighbor’s home when they listed it two months ago. Only a few photos that looked like they were taken with a cell phone! The kitchen was messy, no bathroom or bedroom photos, only one outdoor picture. Even a thumb in the way! Really bad! I was shocked!

They’ve since posted professional ones, but only after the home has been on the market 2 months already!

Recent showings
 

The photos of a current condo which is empty shows fully furnished. AI really did a great job! The future in marketing?
After I saw the listing, I went over and peaked inside to see if they staged the condo. They did not. So, they photo shopped the furniture.

It amazes me how people try sell something and put up crappy photos.
I was looking for a new ATV on Marketplace and most of the photos show ATV's caked in mud? Why would I even waste my time looking at that?
When I sell something, I at least clean it up and make it look as good as possible.
I had a Honda ATV I sold in a few days. If you can't at least clean it and take a nice photo, then you're probably not taking care of it, maintenance wise.

Someone posted a help wanted for the Tamarack on Facebook the other day.

Noted paving crews working there yesterday afternoon.

when I was house shopping it was astounding how many pictures I saw with dishes in the sink, unmade beds and overstuffed closets.

When we were house shopping, I was astounded by how many people left dishes in the sink, unmade beds, etc. for VIEWINGS!

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or... how about the picture of a big fluffy cat laying on the bed?

There go the allergy afflicted buyers.

My daughter and son-in-law viewed a house for sale in which the master bedroom walk in closet was a full on weed growing station.

That's nothing. First house my wife and I ever looked at, 2 dogs loose, one was paralyzed from waist down, the other a puppy. I'm fine with that. Go upstairs, headless statue of a naked woman, then go into the bedroom, all the shades were down, couldn't find the light switch. Finally opened the shades, and about 100 CDs and a magazine stack of porn next to the TV
We always joked with the relator after that about none of the houses compared to the "porn house". 15 years later when we sold the house we actually bought, had the same relator and he still remembered that house as well.