Tavern 27

[SAMIAM]

Wow, GBGirl.....that's going back a ways. Do you also remember some of the other great local bands. The Ossipee Mt Boys, Joe Droukas and the Bombers and the Whitfield band.....looks like Annie has outlasted them all but they were all great bands and drew big crowds wherever they played........I'm talking 70's and 80's 1964 is going waaaaaaay back...even for me

[Greene's Basin Girl]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

Wow, GBGirl.....that's going back a ways. Do you also remember some of the other great local bands. The Ossipee Mt Boys, Joe Droukas and the Bombers and the Whitfield band.....looks like Annie has outlasted them all but they were all great bands and drew big crowds wherever they played........I'm talking 70's and 80's 1964 is going waaaaaaay back...even for me

I do remember all the bands you mentioned. We have had some great music and great times over the years in the Lakes Region. I just love living here, although winter does seem long long long! Maybe you should start having bands at the VK. Now that would be fun.I think we use to listen to bands when it was the Old Bud's Pub. Do you remember that? How about the Begger's Banquet ( Paul Costley), The Stone Hearth and the White Hat? Were you involved with the White Hat?

[SAMIAM]

We must know each other, GB Girl.......We loved Beggars banquet, and Paul is a good friend of mine...he's still doing music, by the way.....think it's called "Not so costly productions" or something like that.....and, yup, I did own the "Hat" for 7 years.....that was some serious fun....all the local bands we mentioned plus some bigger rock and blues bands. Remember JB Hutto and the New Hawks? Crossfire? The Boston Brats, Rosie?......I love that biz but Sammie would kill me as I slept if I even THOUGHT of opening a club.
The reason there are so few clubs with entertainment, now, is mostly the cost. Insurance for a club with full liquor license, live entertainment and dancing is in the $30,000 range as I understand.....too bad, there used to lots of good places to go dancing.

[SIKSUKR]

Jeesh Samiam, who says you can't dance at the VK without a full liquor license and a band. Next time I have breakfast there I'm jumping up on the table and putting on a show. You should see me dance with 2 eggs in my hand and bacon on my head.

[Sal]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

Wow, GBGirl.....that's going back a ways. Do you also remember some of the other great local bands. The Ossipee Mt Boys, Joe Droukas and the Bombers and the Whitfield band.....looks like Annie has outlasted them all but they were all great bands and drew big crowds wherever they played........I'm talking 70's and 80's 1964 is going waaaaaaay back...even for me

Ossipee Mountain Boys still play once in a while, last few times at Bucky's. Good music and good time.

[ccw1844]

My wife and I made our first trip to Tavern 27, as we were looking for something a little different and finally had a baby sitter. This is tapes restaurant (code for typically overpriced and small portions). We sat near the bar and the found the bartender to be very friendly and attentive. We appreciated the comfortable feel of restaurant.

The Good: We started off w/ the fried Haddock “Haddock Bowl of Bites”. It was delicious! It appeared to be covered in a bread crumbs vs. the typically fried covering you get on most fried food. The portion was very large and I’d have to say the best fried fish I’ve had. It was also delivered piping hot and even our last pieces were releasing steam. $12.00 and well worth it!

The Bad: - I wouldn’t say “bad”, but the Fried Calamari was “nothing to write home about” and something we wouldn’t order again. We would rather try our luck at one of the other items off the menu. $10.00 and priced fair.

The Ugly: Uggh! We visited on July 3rd and they had what is called a red/white/blue special. It was their version of Surf & Turf. It was 4 skews with SMALL (3 bites) of tenderloin (RED) ½ of a scallop (white and the Turf) and blue cheese inside of a roasted pepper. It was actually pretty tasty and something we would try again.
That is until we got the bill!! We couldn’t believe that they charged $27.00 for the " surf/turf" Remember these are not entrees, but rather appetizer size dishes. Shame on us for not asking up front what the cost was. It really didn’t “hit us” until while driving home. It was a sense of everything was good about Tavern 27 however, it just leaves a real “bad taste in your mouth” to be charged so much for so little. We would have appreciated it if the waitress told us the price, as we simply would not have ordered it. $27 and felt ripped off. I would have expected $15 or maybe $17.

We will perhaps give them another try, but we will be sure to avoid their not-so-special(s).

[Jonas Pilot]

Did they give you a menu?

[ccw1844]

Yes, in fact that is when we felt the prices were somewhat reasonable. Then we had the first dish (hadock) and thought we hit a home run.
Our "swing and miss" was not aking what the special cost which was not listed on the menu.

[baygo]

Originally Posted by ccw1844

My wife and I made our first trip to Tavern 27, as we were looking for something a little different and finally had a baby sitter. This is tapes restaurant (code for typically overpriced and small portions). We sat near the bar and the found the bartender to be very friendly and attentive. We appreciated the comfortable feel of restaurant.

The Good: We started off w/ the fried Haddock “Haddock Bowl of Bites”. It was delicious! It appeared to be covered in a bread crumbs vs. the typically fried covering you get on most fried food. The portion was very large and I’d have to say the best fried fish I’ve had. It was also delivered piping hot and even our last pieces were releasing steam. $12.00 and well worth it!

The Bad: - I wouldn’t say “bad”, but the Fried Calamari was “nothing to write home about” and something we wouldn’t order again. We would rather try our luck at one of the other items off the menu. $10.00 and priced fair.

The Ugly: Uggh! We visited on July 3rd and they had what is called a red/white/blue special. It was their version of Surf & Turf. It was 4 skews with SMALL (3 bites) of tenderloin (RED) ½ of a scallop (white and the Turf) and blue cheese inside of a roasted pepper. It was actually pretty tasty and something we would try again.
That is until we got the bill!! We couldn’t believe that they charged $27.00 for the " surf/turf" Remember these are not entrees, but rather appetizer size dishes. Shame on us for not asking up front what the cost was. It really didn’t “hit us” until while driving home. It was a sense of everything was good about Tavern 27 however, it just leaves a real “bad taste in your mouth” to be charged so much for so little. We would have appreciated it if the waitress told us the price, as we simply would not have ordered it. $27 and felt ripped off. I would have expected $15 or maybe $17.

We will perhaps give them another try, but we will be sure to avoid their not-so-special(s).

hi ccw1844, it comes as no surprise that you enjoyed the Haddock. That is the number one thing I hear people coming through my door saying they were told to try. The Haddock is prepared with the same Gluten Fee coating that the Calamari has. Sorry to read you did not care for the Calamari.

Now about that "Ugly Special;" you wrote of. All specials are describe in detail on the chalk board in our entrance, The price is well posted. The description for that special was "6oz of beef tenderloin skewed with 2 halved U10 scallops (Big Scallops), home roasted red peppers and chunks of Bailey Hazen Blue Cheese"

The scallops are one of our better selling items as a stand alone for the currant market price of $16 There is a competitor who offers an 8-oz beef tenderloin for $25 that comes with a salad, potato, and veggie. We've received praise for our 6oz when offered as a stand alone for $17. Combine $16 with $17 and you should arrive at $33, and that is before we add in the very expensive Bailey Hazen. This was certainly a special special from where I sit, all our dishes are priced from the same formula. If you know places where we can get tenderloin and scallops of the same quality for less than we are paying now, please let me know. I'll pass the savings on. Frankly I don't think it is possible to find them for little enough to price the dish in the $15 to $17 range, Not even if we had the buying power of a big chain and were willing to settle for genetically altered beef. Actually we could price it there but we would soon be out of business if we did.

It is a shame that you did not arrive at this until after you left. I have a sincere desire and reputation to send our guests home happy. Had I known this when you were here I'd have made an effort to help you understand.

I hope you stayed for the Fireworks that night as it was a very special celebration for us.

[Janet]

My sister and her party of four, the Smiths, ate at Tavern 27 Tuesday night. I referred them never having been there myself but because of all the great comments made here on the forum. They said they had a great time, great food and got to meet you. I'll be up there the 23rd through the 31st and plan to make this one of our dining stops. Thanks to all who posted their comments about Tavern 27. You all, especially you Baygo, made their night special.

[jmoly]

Well after reading the reviews decided to give it a try. Wow glad we did! Have tried many resturants in the lakes region and would say this is one of the best we've tried in a while. Been to the various Common Man's, Canoe, Coe House and many others. This isn't your standard salad and dinner plate. Glad we tried and will be back again.

[VitaBene]

I really enjoy Tavern 27. Personally, I think it best to go with 6-8 people sharing the various plates

[VitaBene]

We had another great meal at Tavern 27 last night.

It was the first time I had their clam chowder and I have to rate it the best I have had in NH to date. I would love to have a bread bowl of that when snowmobiling!

Thanks to Ray for being so accommodating and as hospitable as always!

[pwdcrownies]

We recently were in the neighborhood looking at properties at SDSores and had a few minutes to kill while we waited for the realtor. We were planning on just grabbing a coffee but it was close to the lunch hour and had been hearing good things about Tavern 27.

We had a flatbread and the mushrooms. Both were incredible and we felt priced fairly. The service was excellent, though it was early and there wasn't a large lunch crowd yet. However, everyone appeared to be friendly and the regulars were known by their first names.

On our way out a gentlemen started some small talk as we passed him at the bar. We had a great conversation with him and then released he was the owner. The atmosphere was very friendly and inviting, the food was great and we will return. We may even become regulars as we close on our new home at SD at the end of the month.

[BroadHopper]

I have been here a few times when the Delucca family owned the building and golf course. I ate here once when it was the 'stone front'? I can't recall the last name.

Last night it was beautiful out and I decided to try something new. Tavern 27 is just up the road from the house, so I stop for pizza.

The food, service, atmosphere was superb! I can't imagine eating a pizza, watching a full moon and listening to piano music, seems surreal.

I heartily recommend the place. Since it is small I would visit during the week or off season.

[dt5150]

i haven't made it there yet, been planning to though. i hear their flatbread pizzas are excellent. i live right down the street from there too!

[Janet]

Went Friday night with a party of six. One word...Awesome!! Ray,"Baygo", was the perfect host and spoke with us at length about the history of the restaurant and menu. Service, atmosphere and especially the food was the best we've had in the area. The spiced pork tapas, stuffed blue dates, scotch egg, the duck confit and the scallop with roasted garlic were some of the tapas we enjoyed. Wanted to try the dessert tapas but were just too full to attempt.

If you haven't tried Tavern 27 yet, please do so...I think you'll have a great night with good food, good drinks and friendly staff. Thanks Ray!!

PS - no, I have no affiliation with Tavern 27

[Smokienorm]

We have been going to Tavern 27 for a couple of years and it is excellent. They have a large number of dishes that are gluten free, such as fried calamari, which is almost impossible to find without flour breading anywhere else. They have a full bar and something in their American Tapas small plates for everyone. Definitely one of the better dining spots in the Lakes Region.

[blacksheep]

I wish I could say I LOVE Tavern 27... I agree, the food is very good, the atmosphere is charming, and the live music is really top notch - particularly 7 days a week. Our only gripe - and we've been several times - is in the owner, who, ever time we've gone, has either dominated our conversation with tales about himself, or has done the same at other tables. Additionally, we didn't love how he treated some of his staff. After our last visit it was enough to sour us from returning for a while.

[baygo]

Originally Posted by blacksheep

I wish I could say I LOVE Tavern 27... I agree, the food is very good, the atmosphere is charming, and the live music is really top notch - particularly 7 days a week.

Tavern 27 is open 6 days a week.

[Major]

I think the owner cares a lot about the business, and as a result is sometimes overenthusiastic about ensuring his guests are having a good experience. We love the food at Tavern 27. Our one complaint is that we like to sit at the bar, and the bar tables are usually reserved for "members." I don't think we should have to pay a premium to sit where we want, especially when no one is sitting in the bar area. (This has happened to us several times.) We live in South Down, and would go to Tavern 27 one or two times a month instead of one or two times a year.

[brk-lnt]

Originally Posted by Major

I think the owner cares a lot about the business, and as a result is sometimes overenthusiastic about ensuring his guests are having a good experience. We love the food at Tavern 27. Our one complaint is that we like to sit at the bar, and the bar tables are usually reserved for "members." I don't think we should have to pay a premium to sit where we want, especially when no one is sitting in the bar area. (This has happened to us several times.) We live in South Down, and would go to Tavern 27 one or two times a month instead of one or two times a year.

Just to give you an alternative perspective... We've been members since the beginning, and more than once have been able to get one of those bar tables semi-last minute on a busy night. We also have a place in South Down, so it's super convenient (and worth the small membership fee) to do so.

Considering that the membership thing is fairly cheap ($50?), and Tavern27 certainly isn't on the lower-end of the price scale to eat at, it would seem the membership cost shouldn't be such a big deal? Maybe that's just my perspective, but your post basically makes it sound like you're preventing yourself from enjoying what you want over a relatively small cost, especially when factored into all the other costs of "being at the lake".

Just my perspective...

[baygo]

Originally Posted by Major

I think the owner cares a lot about the business, and as a result is sometimes overenthusiastic about ensuring his guests are having a good experience. We love the food at Tavern 27. Our one complaint is that we like to sit at the bar, and the bar tables are usually reserved for "members." I don't think we should have to pay a premium to sit where we want, especially when no one is sitting in the bar area. (This has happened to us several times.) We live in South Down, and would go to Tavern 27 one or two times a month instead of one or two times a year.

Public Welcome. Some one has misinformed you. Everyone can reserve bar seats and many people do. Non-members can reserve seats at the bar or any place else in the tavern excluding the Mulligan Room (aka 2 tables near bar). Non-members can reserve other tables when available and request to be seated in the Mulligan Room upon their arrival. We will gladly seat non-members there as long as there are no reservations for the requested table.

There are several levels of membership at Tavern 27. The most popular of which is our social/tavern membership. It is $55 a year. We have enjoyed a very high percentage of renewals on this membership and there is currently a waiting list until April 2014

Member benefits Include:
advanced reservations.
exclusive reservations for the Mulligan Room
A 10% discount off the entire check for a party of 2 every visit.
A Tavern 27 hat or a $25 credit towards other Tavern 27 Gear.
A 27% discount off food and 10% off drinks on the 27th of each months (Mondays Excluded) if the member is wearing the hat or other Tavern 27 gear.
Invitation to Member only events.

There are other levels of membership to accommodate families or larger parties. Find complete descriptions at tavern27.com. All member benefits subject to likely change in April.

[baygo]

Originally Posted by blacksheep

I wish I could say I LOVE Tavern 27... I agree, the food is very good, the atmosphere is charming, and the live music is really top notch - particularly 7 days a week. Our only gripe - and we've been several times - is in the owner, who, ever time we've gone, has either dominated our conversation with tales about himself, or has done the same at other tables. Additionally, we didn't love how he treated some of his staff. After our last visit it was enough to sour us from returning for a while.

I have taken 2 days off back to back 4 times out of the past 1,640 days (4 1/2b years). Those are the longest breaks I've taken. This will change soon as I just bought an airline ticket to go chase a golf ball for5 days. These 5 days create an excellent opportunity for you and others who love our food but loath me to come in and enjoy. What is your favorite dish on our menu? The staff will be sure to have it for you Jan 12th thru 17th.

Please let me know how things go without me.

Cheers

[VitaBene]

Originally Posted by baygo

I have taken 2 days off back to back 4 times out of the past 1,640 days (4 1/2b years). Those are the longest breaks I've taken. This will change soon as I just bought an airline ticket to go chase a golf ball for5 days. These 5 days create an excellent opportunity for you and others who love our food but loath me to come in and enjoy. What is your favorite dish on our menu? The staff will be sure to have it for you Jan 12th thru 17th.

Please let me know how things go without me.

Cheers

Enjoy vacation!!

[gtagrip]

Originally Posted by baygo

I have taken 2 days off back to back 4 times out of the past 1,640 days (4 1/2b years). Those are the longest breaks I've taken. This will change soon as I just bought an airline ticket to go chase a golf ball for5 days. These 5 days create an excellent opportunity for you and others who love our food but loath me to come in and enjoy. What is your favorite dish on our menu? The staff will be sure to have it for you Jan 12th thru 17th.

Please let me know how things go without me.

Cheers

You can't please everyone baygo, even though you try................

[Shore Driver]

We were in a few days before New Years, everything was excellent as always, Baygo enjoy your time off, you deserve it!