Castle In The Clouds - Open for lunch

joann721 · 08-31-2009, 10:54 AM

Yesterday we were out for a motorcycle ride when we approached the Castle in the Clouds. I wanted to go up for lunch on the patio but my husband said that we would have to buy tickets to go up the road. "I" from reading the forum knew that we did not have to buy tickets ... we bet lunch on it... I won. View was gorgeous - lunch was reasonable and delicious... I think I just found a new favorite place...

VitaBene · 08-31-2009, 11:47 AM

We are going to jump on the bikes and have lunch up there in a few minutes.... will report back later!

riverat · 08-31-2009, 12:55 PM

We also went up on the bike yesterday for lunch on the last minute idea only to find we were 5 minutes too late, oh well it was a nice day for a ride.

VitaBene · 08-31-2009, 03:38 PM

We had a great meal up there. The only problem was that the bees were just as hungry! So we enjoyed drinks on the patio and enjoyed the stunning views then ate in the converted stables (somewhat fitting for me).

There were raves about the tomato and mozzarella sandwich. I had a burger, cooked as ordered and very good. The service was fast and efficient too.

For those riding their bikes, the truck road is freshly paved and could be used to go up as well I would think.

Winnicandle · 08-31-2009, 04:26 PM

I had their salad recently (cranberry, walnut, etc..)

Very Good!

We love visiting there often. Always such friendly people.

Kids love feeding the fish also...

dpg · 09-01-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by joann721

Yesterday we were out for a motorcycle ride when we approached the Castle in the Clouds. I wanted to go up for lunch on the patio but my husband said that we would have to buy tickets to go up the road. "I" from reading the forum knew that we did not have to buy tickets ... we bet lunch on it... I won. View was gorgeous - lunch was reasonable and delicious... I think I just found a new favorite place...

You cheated.

joann721 · 09-01-2009, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpg

You cheated.

I didnt cheat... I just used knowledge to my strategic advantage.

Cristen · 09-02-2009, 10:25 AM

Had a great lunch at Castle in the Clouds on Monday. The food was excellent (and reasonably priced), and of course the view is spectacular. Wish I had tried it sooner!

martbri7 · 09-14-2009, 05:01 PM

Took my Mom up to Castle in Clouds for a pre birthday lunch for her. What a great experience it was, the food was great the service was pleasant and went out of there way to take pictures for our "out of stater friends" some as far as Montana. We strolled through the gift shop which was small and relaxing no pressure here, we then drove to the trout pond and were blown away at the size of the Rainbows in this pond "they were easily 7+ pounders just staring at us as we threw some food for them." BTW there are gumball machines with trout food for them just be careful there is no closing on the machines so make sure your hand in under the tray and turn slowly and bring quarters. I splurged and took 3 quarters worth of food and threw it at one time, talk about hungry.... these trout looked like those pirahanas the way they rolled over the water attacking the poor ducks that were hanging out trying to get the scraps. It was a great day for Mom to spend time with her first born Happy Birthday Mom I Love You.

Oh yeah we did hit the Old Country Store and the pickles are now in barrels rather than the big glass container like back in the days.

tis · 09-14-2009, 06:42 PM

Without rereading this whole thread, has anyone said how long they will be open? Or does anyone know?

tis · 09-20-2009, 08:21 AM

Well, we went there yesterday for lunch for the first time and all I can say it WOW! It was fabulous. It was a spectacular day, we dressed warm and ate outside and the sun felt so good. The views of course were awesome and the food was teriffic! We were all very pleased, can't say enough good about it. And the funniest thing was our neighbors were also there and we didn't know they were going!
And I promise I won't keep posting over and over on almost every thread about how wonderful it was.

Lakepilot · 09-20-2009, 05:25 PM

We took the motorcycle for a ride today and stopped at Castle in the Clouds for a late lunch. What a beautiful day - you could see forever from the restaurant. I had the fish and chips and my wife had one of the daily specials -bacon wrapped scallops. The fish and chips was served english style with vinegar on the side. The fish was fresh and cooked perfect. The three large bacon wrapped scallops were awesome.

ApS · 09-21-2009, 08:41 PM

Today, we followed three motorcycles up the carriage road in a huge (to me) RV! The gate recommended RVs of 24' go the other way to the restaurant.

Like Lakepilot, we had a perfectly clear day—but with no wind! (It was actually hot with no tree shade like back in July). It was so clear, it might have been possible to see someone on the Sandy Island beach!

Mountains, said to be in Vermont, were clearly visible.

The fish and chips was raved-about by a person who has had that meal all over the world. The jumbo shrimp were declared delicious and, at $13—tied with the scallops/bacon—were the most expensive thing on the menu.

The baked haddock, I'd previously left out, has much melted butter, a Ritz cracker breading, and arrived with a mixed leafy salad, balsamic dressing, walnuts, blue cheese, and some kind of sweet and tasty red raisins.

(Lunch is served 11:30 to 3:00).

dpg · 09-22-2009, 07:14 AM

When/do they close for the winter?

Rattlesnake Gal · 09-22-2009, 09:23 AM

This fall, see the best of New Hampshire. Come up to the Castle!

Open 10:00 am to 4:30 pm every day through October 24, 2009

Cafe & patio hours: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

luvmypups · 09-23-2009, 03:44 PM

not 11:30 to 2:30 the hours are 11:30 to 3:00

nkiar · 09-26-2009, 07:11 PM

Finally got up to the castle for lunch today. Wow- I'm just sorry we waited so late in the season to get there. The view was spectacular and the food was wonderful. We got there early and got a table outside and just enjoyed the view. I could have stayed there all day. An added bonus was the antique car rally that was taking place in the field near the parking area. There were probably over 100 cars in the field and we spent a half hour just roaming around looking at these cars and taking tons of pictures.
The castle is having a Fall Foliage event on 10/4 that sounded like fun.
Thanks to all for the recommendations- we had a great day. nkiar

A Piece of Heaven · 09-26-2009, 09:04 PM

nkiar, I agree with you completely, "why did I wait so long" It was an amazing afternoon--great view, good food and wonderful company (hubby). It doesn't get much better than that

NoBozo · 09-28-2009, 07:33 PM

LAST WEEK: Have been coming up to the Lakes Region for the past 14 years and have always known of the "existance" of the "Castle in The Clouds" but never had any interest. I was bored one day last week...and another couple said lets go to the Castle in The Clouds: So we went.: FANTASTIC.

The weather was Perfect and we first had lunch on the Patio outside at the "Carriage House" which is below (Elevation wise) the "Castle". A perfect "Pastrami Sandwhich" for $7.99....and a nice glass of red wine...and good company. Can't beat that.

On top of that..an aerobatic demo above us by a P-51 Mustang Fighter (WWII) touring with the Collings Foundation B-17 and B-24 which were then departing Laconia for Manchester.

The Castle up at the top was just the icing on the cake.

NB

We will be going back again next year..maybe twice during our two weeks.

NB

08-31-2009, 10:54 AM	#1
joann721 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Salem, MA & Meredith, NH Posts: 116 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 7 Posts	Lunch at the Castle Yesterday we were out for a motorcycle ride when we approached the Castle in the Clouds. I wanted to go up for lunch on the patio but my husband said that we would have to buy tickets to go up the road. "I" from reading the forum knew that we did not have to buy tickets ... we bet lunch on it... I won. View was gorgeous - lunch was reasonable and delicious... I think I just found a new favorite place... __________________ JoAnn Frustration is trying to find my glasses without my glasses.

08-31-2009, 11:47 AM	#2
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,644 Thanks: 1,718 Thanked 1,662 Times in 861 Posts	Great Idea We are going to jump on the bikes and have lunch up there in a few minutes.... will report back later!

08-31-2009, 12:55 PM	#3
riverat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 722 Thanks: 337 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	We also went up on the bike yesterday for lunch on the last minute idea only to find we were 5 minutes too late, oh well it was a nice day for a ride. __________________ Waking up in the morning is the greatest, everything after that is a bonus

08-31-2009, 03:38 PM	#4
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,644 Thanks: 1,718 Thanked 1,662 Times in 861 Posts	Excellent We had a great meal up there. The only problem was that the bees were just as hungry! So we enjoyed drinks on the patio and enjoyed the stunning views then ate in the converted stables (somewhat fitting for me). There were raves about the tomato and mozzarella sandwich. I had a burger, cooked as ordered and very good. The service was fast and efficient too. For those riding their bikes, the truck road is freshly paved and could be used to go up as well I would think.

09-14-2009, 05:01 PM	#9
martbri7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 160 Thanks: 27 Thanked 83 Times in 17 Posts	Big thumbs up to Cafe at Castle in Clouds Took my Mom up to Castle in Clouds for a pre birthday lunch for her. What a great experience it was, the food was great the service was pleasant and went out of there way to take pictures for our "out of stater friends" some as far as Montana. We strolled through the gift shop which was small and relaxing no pressure here, we then drove to the trout pond and were blown away at the size of the Rainbows in this pond "they were easily 7+ pounders just staring at us as we threw some food for them." BTW there are gumball machines with trout food for them just be careful there is no closing on the machines so make sure your hand in under the tray and turn slowly and bring quarters. I splurged and took 3 quarters worth of food and threw it at one time, talk about hungry.... these trout looked like those pirahanas the way they rolled over the water attacking the poor ducks that were hanging out trying to get the scraps. It was a great day for Mom to spend time with her first born Happy Birthday Mom I Love You. Oh yeah we did hit the Old Country Store and the pickles are now in barrels rather than the big glass container like back in the days.

08-31-2009, 04:26 PM	#5
Winnicandle Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	I had their salad recently (cranberry, walnut, etc..) Very Good! We love visiting there often. Always such friendly people. Kids love feeding the fish also...

09-02-2009, 10:25 AM	#8
Cristen Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 143 Thanks: 25 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts	Had a great lunch at Castle in the Clouds on Monday. The food was excellent (and reasonably priced), and of course the view is spectacular. Wish I had tried it sooner!

09-14-2009, 06:42 PM	#10
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,946 Thanks: 795 Thanked 1,493 Times in 1,040 Posts	Without rereading this whole thread, has anyone said how long they will be open? Or does anyone know?

09-20-2009, 08:21 AM	#11
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,946 Thanks: 795 Thanked 1,493 Times in 1,040 Posts	Well, we went there yesterday for lunch for the first time and all I can say it WOW! It was fabulous. It was a spectacular day, we dressed warm and ate outside and the sun felt so good. The views of course were awesome and the food was teriffic! We were all very pleased, can't say enough good about it. And the funniest thing was our neighbors were also there and we didn't know they were going! And I promise I won't keep posting over and over on almost every thread about how wonderful it was.

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09-20-2009, 05:25 PM	#12
Lakepilot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 446 Thanks: 70 Thanked 57 Times in 40 Posts	We took the motorcycle for a ride today and stopped at Castle in the Clouds for a late lunch. What a beautiful day - you could see forever from the restaurant. I had the fish and chips and my wife had one of the daily specials -bacon wrapped scallops. The fish and chips was served english style with vinegar on the side. The fish was fresh and cooked perfect. The three large bacon wrapped scallops were awesome.

09-21-2009, 08:41 PM	#13
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 6,028 Thanks: 2,285 Thanked 789 Times in 564 Posts	Back Again... Today, we followed three motorcycles up the carriage road in a huge (to me) RV! The gate recommended RVs of 24' go the other way to the restaurant. Like Lakepilot, we had a perfectly clear day—but with no wind! (It was actually hot with no tree shade like back in July). It was so clear, it might have been possible to see someone on the Sandy Island beach! Mountains, said to be in Vermont, were clearly visible. The fish and chips was raved-about by a person who has had that meal all over the world. The jumbo shrimp were declared delicious and, at $13—tied with the scallops/bacon—were the most expensive thing on the menu. The baked haddock, I'd previously left out, has much melted butter, a Ritz cracker breading, and arrived with a mixed leafy salad, balsamic dressing, walnuts, blue cheese, and some kind of sweet and tasty red raisins. (Lunch is served 11:30 to 3:00).

09-22-2009, 07:14 AM	#14
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 157 Thanked 236 Times in 173 Posts	When/do they close for the winter?

09-22-2009, 09:23 AM	#15
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,253 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,455 Thanked 1,357 Times in 476 Posts	Fall Hours at the Castle This fall, see the best of New Hampshire. Come up to the Castle! Open 10:00 am to 4:30 pm every day through October 24, 2009 Cafe & patio hours: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

09-23-2009, 03:44 PM	#16
luvmypups Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 87 Thanks: 10 Thanked 15 Times in 5 Posts	Correction on the hours not 11:30 to 2:30 the hours are 11:30 to 3:00

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09-26-2009, 07:11 PM	#17
nkiar Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Silver Lake, Tilton & MA during the week Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hidden Gem Finally got up to the castle for lunch today. Wow- I'm just sorry we waited so late in the season to get there. The view was spectacular and the food was wonderful. We got there early and got a table outside and just enjoyed the view. I could have stayed there all day. An added bonus was the antique car rally that was taking place in the field near the parking area. There were probably over 100 cars in the field and we spent a half hour just roaming around looking at these cars and taking tons of pictures. The castle is having a Fall Foliage event on 10/4 that sounded like fun. Thanks to all for the recommendations- we had a great day. nkiar

09-26-2009, 09:04 PM	#18
A Piece of Heaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	wonderful afternoon nkiar, I agree with you completely, "why did I wait so long" It was an amazing afternoon--great view, good food and wonderful company (hubby). It doesn't get much better than that

09-28-2009, 07:33 PM	#19
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	EXCELLENT..Totally LAST WEEK: Have been coming up to the Lakes Region for the past 14 years and have always known of the "existance" of the "Castle in The Clouds" but never had any interest. I was bored one day last week...and another couple said lets go to the Castle in The Clouds: So we went.: FANTASTIC. The weather was Perfect and we first had lunch on the Patio outside at the "Carriage House" which is below (Elevation wise) the "Castle". A perfect "Pastrami Sandwhich" for $7.99....and a nice glass of red wine...and good company. Can't beat that. On top of that..an aerobatic demo above us by a P-51 Mustang Fighter (WWII) touring with the Collings Foundation B-17 and B-24 which were then departing Laconia for Manchester. The Castle up at the top was just the icing on the cake. NB We will be going back again next year..maybe twice during our two weeks. NB

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