Where to eat on Winni? Where are the "Unknowns" to Get to by Boat?

JasonG · 06-07-2006, 08:18 AM

I just read on another post that there is a restaurant on Cow Island? Any idea what the name is/any good?

This made me think, what other restaurants are on the lake that I dont know about? Any more islands locations? Any unknowns in general that are decent but not advertised. Again, we want to get there by boat.

thanks!
Jason

Steve · 06-07-2006, 09:48 AM

Well, for breakfast, I'd vote for Ames Farm Inn. Get the blueberry pancakes! Yummy.

jrc · 06-07-2006, 09:57 AM

The Cow Island "restaurant" comes up a lot. It's more a catered function room than a restaurant. You need a bunch of people and you need to plan the event with the owners in advance. If you search the forum, I think you will find contact information. I hear it is great, but I've never been.

Phantom · 06-07-2006, 12:12 PM

Cow Island - Mama Lucy's -- but you need a party as indicated (12+) and a YEARS notice !

Canoe in Center harbor provides a shuttle from the Town Dock (call them when you get there). For breakfast try Sam & Rosies (2 thumbs up), a simple walk up from the Town Dock.

Sandy Point same deal as above from the Alton Town Docks. Shipley's is yet another in Alton.

Christmas Island, not a personal favorite of mine, however, has their own docks

The obvious zillion choices in Merideth -- Abedante's, Mames, Georges cafe (great breakfast), Karen & Barry's -- Leaving out all the Mill's resuaraunts.

These may be part of the obvious that you mentioned ..... but it certainly takes up a week or two's worth of "out to eats"

Now what I wanta know is there any "legal" way of parking and getting to Fratello's and/or Avery's ........ been searching that one out for quite awhile !???

BroadHopper · 06-07-2006, 04:18 PM

I wonder if there is shuttle service from Green's basin to LemonGrass? That will be the ultimate trip!
Phantom, there is a public dock in front of the Laconia Water Works in Lakeport, east of Irwin Marine. There is an excellent braekfast place right across the street. Can't remember the name. Avery's is a short walk down Union Ave. I'm not too crazy about Fratelo's

ACutAbove · 06-07-2006, 06:42 PM

There are a few boat dealers in that area. Why not see if they have some docks to park at for a bit. See if you can trow them a little cash to do it????
just a suggestion..

Water Camper · 06-08-2006, 02:37 PM

I keep my boat at Lakeport Landing. I know Paul Blizzard has allowed people to park at the gas dock with prior permission.

Avery's and Fratello's are just a short walk from there.

Bill

JasonG · 06-08-2006, 09:29 PM

Where is lakeport landing?

Paugus Bay Resident · 06-09-2006, 04:54 AM

Lakeport is a section of Laconia, at the end of Paugus Bay. Lakeport Landing is between Irwins and the dam.

Phantom · 06-09-2006, 06:40 AM

Water Camper -- Thanks...... I asked there once last year and the gas attendant said "No Way".....perhaps I just need to take it up a notch -- thanks for the name.

Now all you others here in the Forum !! STAY AWAY .... it was MY idea

Waterbaby · 06-09-2006, 09:05 PM

Where in Meredith is Abedante's? What type of food do they serve? I'm asking because I'm intrigued by the name........

mcdude · 06-10-2006, 05:26 AM

Waterbaby:
Follow this link for more information on Abondante

Phantom · 06-10-2006, 09:35 AM

Not to turn this into a Restuarant review thread -- but 2 huge Thumbs up for Abondantes --

Waterbaby -- one huge hint, don't go with a large party (6-8+) seating for that many gets tricky and wrecks the charm of the place

RGA645 · 06-14-2006, 11:39 AM

51 Mill St in Wolfboro has a small dock to tie up at while you have lunch or dinner.

Island Life · 06-14-2006, 08:30 PM

Love the fish and chips at Garwoods in Wolfeboro. And for breakfast, Donna Jeans in the Weirs. It's across the street at the 3-way intersection.

welch100 · 07-03-2006, 01:00 PM

I live on Welch Island and have seen several restaurants at Glendale come and go over the years. But there is a new one, and it's GOOD!!! It's called either the Lyons or Lions Den - under new management. Have eaten there twice and really enjoyed it. There's a varied menu, all selections I and friends had were excellent. Water view from the restaurant is lovely. Staff very friendly and efficient. Prices reasonable.

I really hope they stay in business! There's also a good little convenience store downstairs.

Waterbaby · 07-05-2006, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom

Now what I wanta know is there any "legal" way of parking and getting to Fratello's and/or Avery's ........ been searching that one out for quite awhile !???

Hi Phantom - someone else gave you the name of Paul Blizzard (owner or one of, anyway, of Lakeport Landing) -- last I knew, Paul was either the sole owner of or the senior partner in CJ Averys. Therefore, I'd be willing to bet you wouldn't have a problem with docking at LL to eat @ Avery's!

Good luck, and let us know how you make out!

Phantom · 07-06-2006, 07:31 AM

Waterbaby -- your my hero if that pan's out and I'll owe you a drink!

Thanks for the connection (of names). Unfortunately we won't be back on the Lake again till late July - biting my nails for 3 weeks - but I'll definately try it and let you know.

06-07-2006, 08:18 AM	#1
JasonG Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 310 Thanks: 48 Thanked 45 Times in 33 Posts	Where to eat on Winni? Where are the "Unknowns" to Get to by Boat? I just read on another post that there is a restaurant on Cow Island? Any idea what the name is/any good? This made me think, what other restaurants are on the lake that I dont know about? Any more islands locations? Any unknowns in general that are decent but not advertised. Again, we want to get there by boat. thanks! Jason

06-07-2006, 04:18 PM	#5
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	LemonGrass I wonder if there is shuttle service from Green's basin to LemonGrass? That will be the ultimate trip! Phantom, there is a public dock in front of the Laconia Water Works in Lakeport, east of Irwin Marine. There is an excellent braekfast place right across the street. Can't remember the name. Avery's is a short walk down Union Ave. I'm not too crazy about Fratelo's __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

06-07-2006, 06:42 PM	#6
ACutAbove Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Holderness Posts: 219 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	suggestion for boat parking for Fratellos and avery's There are a few boat dealers in that area. Why not see if they have some docks to park at for a bit. See if you can trow them a little cash to do it???? just a suggestion..

06-08-2006, 02:37 PM	#7
Water Camper Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pembroke, NH / Laconia, NH Posts: 450 Thanks: 10 Thanked 206 Times in 88 Posts	Eat at Avery's or Fratello's I keep my boat at Lakeport Landing. I know Paul Blizzard has allowed people to park at the gas dock with prior permission. Avery's and Fratello's are just a short walk from there. Bill

06-08-2006, 09:29 PM	#8
JasonG Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 310 Thanks: 48 Thanked 45 Times in 33 Posts	Where is lakeport landing? Where is lakeport landing?

06-07-2006, 09:48 AM	#2
Steve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Southern NH Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, for breakfast, I'd vote for Ames Farm Inn. Get the blueberry pancakes! Yummy.

06-07-2006, 09:57 AM	#3
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	The Cow Island "restaurant" comes up a lot. It's more a catered function room than a restaurant. You need a bunch of people and you need to plan the event with the owners in advance. If you search the forum, I think you will find contact information. I hear it is great, but I've never been.

06-07-2006, 12:12 PM	#4
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,931 Thanks: 445 Thanked 604 Times in 340 Posts	Cow Island - Mama Lucy's -- but you need a party as indicated (12+) and a YEARS notice ! Canoe in Center harbor provides a shuttle from the Town Dock (call them when you get there). For breakfast try Sam & Rosies (2 thumbs up), a simple walk up from the Town Dock. Sandy Point same deal as above from the Alton Town Docks. Shipley's is yet another in Alton. Christmas Island, not a personal favorite of mine, however, has their own docks The obvious zillion choices in Merideth -- Abedante's, Mames, Georges cafe (great breakfast), Karen & Barry's -- Leaving out all the Mill's resuaraunts. These may be part of the obvious that you mentioned ..... but it certainly takes up a week or two's worth of "out to eats" Now what I wanta know is there any "legal" way of parking and getting to Fratello's and/or Avery's ........ been searching that one out for quite awhile !???

06-09-2006, 04:54 AM	#9
Paugus Bay Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 754 Thanks: 136 Thanked 92 Times in 51 Posts	Lakeport is a section of Laconia, at the end of Paugus Bay. Lakeport Landing is between Irwins and the dam.

06-09-2006, 06:40 AM	#10
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,931 Thanks: 445 Thanked 604 Times in 340 Posts	Water Camper -- Thanks...... I asked there once last year and the gas attendant said "No Way".....perhaps I just need to take it up a notch -- thanks for the name. Now all you others here in the Forum !! STAY AWAY .... it was MY idea

06-09-2006, 09:05 PM	#11
Waterbaby Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kensington, NH and Paugus Bay Marina Posts: 656 Thanks: 323 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Abedante's Where in Meredith is Abedante's? What type of food do they serve? I'm asking because I'm intrigued by the name........

06-10-2006, 05:26 AM	#12
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,361 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,044 Times in 490 Posts	Waterbaby: Follow this link for more information on Abondante

06-10-2006, 09:35 AM	#13
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,931 Thanks: 445 Thanked 604 Times in 340 Posts	Not to turn this into a Restuarant review thread -- but 2 huge Thumbs up for Abondantes -- Waterbaby -- one huge hint, don't go with a large party (6-8+) seating for that many gets tricky and wrecks the charm of the place

06-14-2006, 11:39 AM	#14
RGA645 Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	51 Mill St by boat 51 Mill St in Wolfboro has a small dock to tie up at while you have lunch or dinner.

06-14-2006, 08:30 PM	#15
Island Life Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 273 Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Wolfeboro and the Weirs Love the fish and chips at Garwoods in Wolfeboro. And for breakfast, Donna Jeans in the Weirs. It's across the street at the 3-way intersection. __________________ Island Life the way my grandparents' grandparents enjoyed it - but with a faster boat!!!

07-03-2006, 01:00 PM	#16
welch100 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Welch Island, Gilford Posts: 49 Thanks: 34 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	New restaurant at Glendale Docks **** I live on Welch Island and have seen several restaurants at Glendale come and go over the years. But there is a new one, and it's GOOD!!! It's called either the Lyons or Lions Den - under new management. Have eaten there twice and really enjoyed it. There's a varied menu, all selections I and friends had were excellent. Water view from the restaurant is lovely. Staff very friendly and efficient. Prices reasonable. I really hope they stay in business! There's also a good little convenience store downstairs.

07-06-2006, 07:31 AM	#18
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,931 Thanks: 445 Thanked 604 Times in 340 Posts	Waterbaby -- your my hero if that pan's out and I'll owe you a drink! Thanks for the connection (of names). Unfortunately we won't be back on the Lake again till late July - biting my nails for 3 weeks - but I'll definately try it and let you know.