best restaurants

phoenix · 01-24-2007, 11:33 AM

time for a new poll of the best restaurant in the Center Harbor/ Moultonboro area

Lucky2Bhere · 01-24-2007, 09:33 PM

My order:
1. Canoe (best overall food)
2. Woodshed (best combo of food and atmosphere)
3. Corner House (pub is best casual atmosphere anywhere )
4. Village Kitchen (best breakfast and economy dinner)
5. Lemongrass (Great for sushi and alternative dining)

jkjoshuatree · 01-24-2007, 11:00 PM

...The Corner House Inn

Best atmosphere.

Best selection.

Best food.

Phantom · 01-26-2007, 02:25 PM

Boy -- that was a tough decision --- Only choosing the BEST, hmmmm

I toyed back and forth, forth & Back -- i absolutely love the fact that Canoe has a courtesy vehicle to pick you up at Center Harbor Public docks - and their food (for the most part) is great ---- but in the end, Woodshed got my vote, even if i hate getting in the car (versus boat) in the summer months!!

MaryS · 01-26-2007, 07:09 PM

My favorite is the Corner House Inn in Sandwich, perfect food, cozy atmosphere....This has been mentioned in this thread and should be listed in the selection to vote.

jkjoshuatree · 01-26-2007, 10:18 PM

I've said for the past year (in several different posts) that the Corner House Inn is definitely one of the best (if not the best) restaurant in the Lakes Region.

But for some reason it never gets the recommendation it deserves.

I'm glad someone else feels as strongly as I do about it.

Just Wonderin · 01-28-2007, 05:39 PM

I wonder if the voting would have been different if the Corner House had been included...maybe next poll.

Old Hubbard Rd · 01-28-2007, 07:57 PM

Who set this poll up?? How could you leave out such a nice place like the Corner House Inn?? It's off the beaten path and sometimes skips my mind although it's a great place. Let's start the poll over.

Pineedles · 01-28-2007, 08:30 PM

I have

enjoyed The Woodshed for many years but have to give vote to Canoe as the up and coming place to be.

MDoug · 01-28-2007, 08:35 PM

1. Canoe
2. Lago
3. Walter's (a few years ago)

phoenix · 02-02-2007, 10:45 AM

just as the poll of 2005 Woodshed and Canoe basically tied for favorite restaurant on northern area of the lake. But a very respectible showing by two news restaurants Lemon Grass and Kevin's . next year's poll will include Corner House and any others that people feel worthy and by then there will probably be one or two new ones

Hermit Cover · 02-02-2007, 11:14 AM

Mrs. Hermit Cover and I had dinner the other night at "other" and it's easy to see why many people liked this place. The service was well-prepared, the dinner was polite and prompt, and there was no wait for a dessert. We will make this a regular stop.....

phoenix · 02-02-2007, 07:23 PM

"other "must have been great to drive from VA. and i bet they didn't even take american express

skisox24 · 03-16-2007, 07:51 PM

In the following order:

Lemon Grass
Canoe
Kevin's Cafe
Abondante

Lago
Town Docks (steamers and beer)

farechofisherman · 03-17-2007, 10:11 AM

Corner House # 1
Canoe #2
Woodshed is a different class of restaurant than my top two, not even close to corner house or canoe.

Old Hubbard Rd · 03-17-2007, 10:15 AM

Do you mean the Woodshed is better or worse?? I think the Woodshed is the BEST!!

Just Sold · 03-17-2007, 11:08 AM

I have only frequented the Canoe and I must say the menu selctions are top notch. I will now have to try the rest this year. But for now the Canoe gets my vote.

BlackCatIslander · 03-17-2007, 11:37 AM

This is such a subjective issue, but when not considering cost my vote is as follows. In first place is the Woodshed followed by the Lake House, and then Abondante followed by Canoe. Lago is probably in fifth place. It will be interesting to see what happens when the Coe House reopens.

Although I have a clear preference, we ate at Canoe last week and had a fine meal and we will patronize all of the above mentioned restaurants during the year depending upon our mood and interest in something that one might do a little better than it's competitors.

BrownstoneNorth · 03-17-2007, 09:10 PM

Our favorites, in no particular order and depending mostly on mood:

Kevin's
Woodshed
Mise en Place
Garwood's

We've also been very pleased with Mill 51.

Old Hubbard Rd · 03-17-2007, 09:33 PM

I find it really questionable that people think Kevin's is such a wonderful place. No discredit or disrespect to Kevin's hard work but it's like a diner/cafetaria. Kevins does not even compare to restaurants like Woodshed, Corner House, Canoe & Lake House. We ate at Kevin's. We will not be back. It was very expensive. Good Luck to him. I wish him well. I just question those that eat there and think it is similar to the better restaurants out there.

phoenix · 03-17-2007, 09:46 PM

Kevin has the best fish in the lakes region

jrc · 03-17-2007, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoenix

Kevin has the best fish in the lakes region

Do you mean fish or shellfish or both?

More to the point how is their haddock, my wife is a haddock addict.

phoenix · 03-17-2007, 10:03 PM

haddock was great and their crab cakes are outstanding but they are expensive and no atmosphere

skisox24 · 03-24-2007, 12:15 PM

Agreed. If you are looking for fresh fish prepared carefully but not in a complicated pretentious way, Kevin's is the place. I don't think of his prices as expensive, but if you want fresh seafood, you have to pay for it. We have dined at Kevin's five or six times and always enjoyed the results of his cooking skills.

I also agree that his dining room lacks atmosphere. Its clean but as a former bakery, it doesn't contribute positively to the entire experience. But if you enjoy fresh seafood you won't be disappointed.

wehatetoquitit · 03-24-2007, 06:39 PM

I see that this poll relates to the best "overall" resturants in the Center Harbor area, but I was wondering, are there recomendations for catagories, say, Best steaks, Best fish, Best italian, Best Bar-B-Que,Best Diner, etc. Canoe is great, and I love it, but the food mix is eclectic, Woodshed is also great for Prime rib, never had a steak there, however. How is Christmas Island for beef.

Any recomendations other then the ones listed in this thread would be appreciated.

The Corner House, is one I will surely try when we get to Lakes region later this year.

On another note, I winter in California and summer on Bear Island. This is a great site for us out-of-towners to stay in touch with the area we love the most. THANKS.

View Poll Results: best restaurant Center Harbor/ Moultonboro
woodshed	17	29.82%
kevin's	5	8.77%
Lemon grass	6	10.53%
canoe	17	29.82%
other	12	21.05%
Voters: 57. You may not vote on this poll

01-24-2007, 11:33 AM	#1
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,528 Thanks: 59 Thanked 269 Times in 189 Posts	best restaurants time for a new poll of the best restaurant in the Center Harbor/ Moultonboro area __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

01-24-2007, 11:00 PM	#3
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	I Vote For... ...The Corner House Inn Best atmosphere. Best selection. Best food. __________________ Dream out loud.

01-26-2007, 02:25 PM	#4
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Boy -- that was a tough decision --- Only choosing the BEST, hmmmm I toyed back and forth, forth & Back -- i absolutely love the fact that Canoe has a courtesy vehicle to pick you up at Center Harbor Public docks - and their food (for the most part) is great ---- but in the end, Woodshed got my vote, even if i hate getting in the car (versus boat) in the summer months!! __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

01-26-2007, 07:09 PM	#5
MaryS Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: CT and Moultonboro Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	My "Other" vote My favorite is the Corner House Inn in Sandwich, perfect food, cozy atmosphere....This has been mentioned in this thread and should be listed in the selection to vote.

01-24-2007, 09:33 PM	#2
Lucky2Bhere Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Moultonboro & SE Florida Posts: 94 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	My list! My order: 1. Canoe (best overall food) 2. Woodshed (best combo of food and atmosphere) 3. Corner House (pub is best casual atmosphere anywhere ) 4. Village Kitchen (best breakfast and economy dinner) 5. Lemongrass (Great for sushi and alternative dining)

01-26-2007, 10:18 PM	#6
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	I Agree Mary... I've said for the past year (in several different posts) that the Corner House Inn is definitely one of the best (if not the best) restaurant in the Lakes Region. But for some reason it never gets the recommendation it deserves. I'm glad someone else feels as strongly as I do about it. __________________ Dream out loud.

01-28-2007, 05:39 PM	#7
Just Wonderin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 165 Thanks: 55 Thanked 23 Times in 14 Posts	Please include the Corner House I wonder if the voting would have been different if the Corner House had been included...maybe next poll.

01-28-2007, 07:57 PM	#8
Old Hubbard Rd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 462 Thanks: 141 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Who made this pole?? Who set this poll up?? How could you leave out such a nice place like the Corner House Inn?? It's off the beaten path and sometimes skips my mind although it's a great place. Let's start the poll over.

01-28-2007, 08:30 PM	#9
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,537 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 653 Times in 364 Posts	Not so tough I have enjoyed The Woodshed for many years but have to give vote to Canoe as the up and coming place to be.

01-28-2007, 08:35 PM	#10
MDoug Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 342 Thanks: 116 Thanked 42 Times in 39 Posts	My favorites 1. Canoe 2. Lago 3. Walter's (a few years ago)

02-02-2007, 10:45 AM	#11
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,528 Thanks: 59 Thanked 269 Times in 189 Posts	just as the poll of 2005 Woodshed and Canoe basically tied for favorite restaurant on northern area of the lake. But a very respectible showing by two news restaurants Lemon Grass and Kevin's . next year's poll will include Corner House and any others that people feel worthy and by then there will probably be one or two new ones __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

02-02-2007, 11:14 AM	#12
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	Other... Mrs. Hermit Cover and I had dinner the other night at "other" and it's easy to see why many people liked this place. The service was well-prepared, the dinner was polite and prompt, and there was no wait for a dessert. We will make this a regular stop.....

02-02-2007, 07:23 PM	#13
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,528 Thanks: 59 Thanked 269 Times in 189 Posts	"other "must have been great to drive from VA. and i bet they didn't even take american express __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

03-16-2007, 07:51 PM	#14
skisox24 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 74 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Best Restaurants In the following order: Lemon Grass Canoe Kevin's Cafe Abondante Lago Town Docks (steamers and beer)

03-17-2007, 10:11 AM	#15
farechofisherman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: moultonborough & harrison, ny Posts: 58 Thanks: 115 Thanked 33 Times in 12 Posts	Corner House # 1 Canoe #2 Woodshed is a different class of restaurant than my top two, not even close to corner house or canoe.

03-17-2007, 10:15 AM	#16
Old Hubbard Rd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 462 Thanks: 141 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Woodshed in different class?? Do you mean the Woodshed is better or worse?? I think the Woodshed is the BEST!!

03-17-2007, 11:08 AM	#17
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,612 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	I have only frequented the Canoe and I must say the menu selctions are top notch. I will now have to try the rest this year. But for now the Canoe gets my vote. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

03-17-2007, 11:37 AM	#18
BlackCatIslander Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 201 Thanks: 52 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	The Woodshed is the Best This is such a subjective issue, but when not considering cost my vote is as follows. In first place is the Woodshed followed by the Lake House, and then Abondante followed by Canoe. Lago is probably in fifth place. It will be interesting to see what happens when the Coe House reopens. Although I have a clear preference, we ate at Canoe last week and had a fine meal and we will patronize all of the above mentioned restaurants during the year depending upon our mood and interest in something that one might do a little better than it's competitors.

03-17-2007, 09:10 PM	#19
BrownstoneNorth Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 212 Thanks: 110 Thanked 123 Times in 71 Posts	Best restaurants Our favorites, in no particular order and depending mostly on mood: Kevin's Woodshed Mise en Place Garwood's We've also been very pleased with Mill 51.

03-17-2007, 09:33 PM	#20
Old Hubbard Rd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 462 Thanks: 141 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Kevin's I find it really questionable that people think Kevin's is such a wonderful place. No discredit or disrespect to Kevin's hard work but it's like a diner/cafetaria. Kevins does not even compare to restaurants like Woodshed, Corner House, Canoe & Lake House. We ate at Kevin's. We will not be back. It was very expensive. Good Luck to him. I wish him well. I just question those that eat there and think it is similar to the better restaurants out there.

03-17-2007, 09:46 PM	#21
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,528 Thanks: 59 Thanked 269 Times in 189 Posts	Kevin has the best fish in the lakes region __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

03-17-2007, 10:03 PM	#23
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,528 Thanks: 59 Thanked 269 Times in 189 Posts	haddock was great and their crab cakes are outstanding but they are expensive and no atmosphere __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

03-24-2007, 12:15 PM	#24
skisox24 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 74 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Kevin's Cafe Agreed. If you are looking for fresh fish prepared carefully but not in a complicated pretentious way, Kevin's is the place. I don't think of his prices as expensive, but if you want fresh seafood, you have to pay for it. We have dined at Kevin's five or six times and always enjoyed the results of his cooking skills. I also agree that his dining room lacks atmosphere. Its clean but as a former bakery, it doesn't contribute positively to the entire experience. But if you enjoy fresh seafood you won't be disappointed.

03-24-2007, 06:39 PM	#25
wehatetoquitit Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California in Winter, Bear Island in Summer Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I see that this poll relates to the best "overall" resturants in the Center Harbor area, but I was wondering, are there recomendations for catagories, say, Best steaks, Best fish, Best italian, Best Bar-B-Que,Best Diner, etc. Canoe is great, and I love it, but the food mix is eclectic, Woodshed is also great for Prime rib, never had a steak there, however. How is Christmas Island for beef. Any recomendations other then the ones listed in this thread would be appreciated. The Corner House, is one I will surely try when we get to Lakes region later this year. On another note, I winter in California and summer on Bear Island. This is a great site for us out-of-towners to stay in touch with the area we love the most. THANKS.