best meal at a restaurant on the lake

thinkxingu · 02-15-2022, 09:38 AM

I'm a simple dude, but here are my faves in the area: Seafood platter at Bob House, Pop's, or Dockside; prime rib at Dockside; sampler at Yankee Smokehouse; sampler at Italian Farmhouse; farmer's breakfast at Farmer's Kitchen; and steak and eggs w/pancakes at Benton's (Waterville).

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jetskier · 02-15-2022, 09:49 AM

I just wish that they would bring back the duck/noodles dish, it was spectacular.

8gv · 02-15-2022, 10:03 AM

So far nobody has mentioned the McRib.

It it because it isn't a permanent menu item?

thinkxingu · 02-15-2022, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 8gv

So far nobody has mentioned the McRib.

It it because it isn't a permanent menu item?

Does Applebee's still have the "riblets"?!

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Loventhelake · 02-15-2022, 11:03 AM

Stuffed mushrooms at the Bobhouse

Fried clam/shrimp combo at pop’s clam shell

FlyingScot · 02-15-2022, 11:48 AM

If I can't get a McRib with 8gv, my number 2 would be a lobster roll with my wife at Castle In The Clouds (or since they were closed last year) Dockside in Wolfeboro

pondguy · 02-15-2022, 12:35 PM

Has to be the Seafood Platter at Pop's.

BroadHopper · 02-15-2022, 02:24 PM

You titled on the lake and many have mentioned places in the Lakes Region. So here goes.

Osteria Poggio for Italian cuisine.
The Corner House Inn for comfort food.
Local Eatery, Best Locally-Sourced Menu
O's for fine steaks.
Walter's Basin for a unique experience.

I could go on. Lakes Region has more than its share of fine dining. Competition at its best!

thinkxingu · 02-15-2022, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

You titled on the lake and many have mentioned places in the Lakes Region. So here goes.

Osteria Poggio for Italian cuisine.
The Corner House Inn for comfort food.
Local Eatery, Best Locally-Sourced Menu
O's for fine steaks.
Walter's Basin for a unique experience.

I could go on. Lakes Region has more than its share of fine dining. Competition at its best!

I've never gotten to the Corner House, so I'll check that out this summer.

Question, though: Walter's Basin is a "unique experience"? It's essentially Garwoods West, right? Am I missing something?

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LakeDad · 02-15-2022, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

I've never gotten to the Corner House, so I'll check that out this summer.

Question, though: Walter's Basin is a "unique experience"? It's essentially Garwoods West, right? Am I missing something?

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Garwoods is an interesting one: It’s neither great nor terrible. It’s often a fallback or an easy stop when the dock isn’t full and I don’t feel like walking to Wolfetrap to be told it’s a 2 hour wait.

But seriously, their chef is in love with sweet Thai chili sauce. It’s gone too far. It’s on like 4 different menu items

BroadHopper · 02-16-2022, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

I've never gotten to the Corner House, so I'll check that out this summer.

Question, though: Walter's Basin is a "unique experience"? It's essentially Garwoods West, right? Am I missing something?

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Far from being a Garwood West. I find it unique as it has an excellent view of Big Squam, the way they decorate the place is almost a camp experience. The food is excellent and the barkeeps are very sociable.

Garwoods on the other hand is a lot more upscale and EXPENSIVE!

thinkxingu · 02-16-2022, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Far from being a Garwood West. I find it unique as it has an excellent view of Big Squam, the way they decorate the place is almost a camp experience. The food is excellent and the barkeeps are very sociable.

Garwoods on the other hand is a lot more upscale and EXPENSIVE!

I hear you a bit on decor, but both have lake views and Walter's is actually as, or more, expensive—I just went to compare because I remember leaving last time thinking "damn, I should be way more full for what I just paid." Specifically, I was miffed that $10 only equated to four, FOUR, potstickers.

I'm not gonna call it criminal yet, but it's on my radar.

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garysanfran · 02-16-2022, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Far from being a Garwood West. I find it unique as it has an excellent view of Big Squam, the way they decorate the place is almost a camp experience. The food is excellent and the barkeeps are very sociable.

Garwoods on the other hand is a lot more upscale and EXPENSIVE!

I think Walter's Basin overlooks Little Squam. Not Big Squam... A great view either way.

When sitting at the window, it's easy to envision Katherine and Henry getting out of their antique wood "Chris Craft U-22", and going into the little store on the dock...

Nagigator · 03-04-2022, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by garysanfran

I think Walter's Basin overlooks Little Squam. Not Big Squam... A great view either way.

When sitting at the window, it's easy to envision Katherine and Henry getting out of their antique wood "Chris Craft U-22", and going into the little store on the dock...

I second Walter's Basin. That view of Little Squam right around sunset and the seafood paella. Perfect!

Jdarby · 03-04-2022, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by garysanfran

I think Walter's Basin overlooks Little Squam. Not Big Squam... A great view either way.

When sitting at the window, it's easy to envision Katherine and Henry getting out of their antique wood "Chris Craft U-22", and going into the little store on the dock...

Another vote for Walter’s Basin! One of our favorite places! Just watched “On Golden Pond” again. Hadn’t watched it in probably 20 years. Forgot how good of a movie it was!

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ACME on the Broads · 03-11-2022, 05:24 PM

Hard to beat the VK on a Saturday night for FANTASTIC PRIME RIB!

bigdog · 03-12-2022, 12:29 PM

I didn't hear any replies about best 'steak tips' around the lake ?

Besides buying steak tips at the Whining Butcher and grilling myself, would like folks restaurant suggestions.

WinnisquamZ · 03-12-2022, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog

I didn't hear any replies about best 'steak tips' around the lake ?

Besides buying steak tips at the Whining Butcher and grilling myself, would like folks restaurant suggestions.

Difficult to beat Whining Butcher tips. Use to purchase a few pounds at $15.99. At $19.99 I stopped. Last was last spring, what are they asking now? Downgraded a bit to BJs or Costco. Still a fine meal. Restaurant wise, Os is the best

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DRH · 03-12-2022, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog

I didn't hear any replies about best 'steak tips' around the lake ?

Besides buying steak tips at the Whining Butcher and grilling myself, would like folks restaurant suggestions.

I doubt there are many local restaurants who have steak tips better than the Wine'ing Butcher's, bigdog! I love grilling their "Grillmaster" marinated tips ... absolutely delicious.

Can't wait for spring weather so I can fire up the gas grill for the 2022 season.

sky's · 03-13-2022, 02:16 PM

i had steak tips yesterday at Guiseppies and as always they were awesome.

Mr. V · 03-13-2022, 02:19 PM

"Steak tips" seems a regional dish, most popular in New England.

I rarely see it on menus in Portland, and nobody I know has cooked it at home.

I do see a lot of New England clam chowder served at the casinos though.

dippasan · 02-16-2022, 11:08 AM

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Has to be the Seafood Platter at Pop's.

A boat ride to Alton Bay for a Seafood Platter at Pop's is a home run
A boat ride to Meredith for dinner at Lakehouse Grill
A boat ride to Wolfeboro for drinks and a Margherita Pizza at Nolan's

A boat ride to..............

LakeDad · 02-16-2022, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

I'm a simple dude, but here are my faves in the area: Seafood platter at Bob House, Pop's, or Dockside; prime rib at Dockside; sampler at Yankee Smokehouse; sampler at Italian Farmhouse; farmer's breakfast at Farmer's Kitchen; and steak and eggs w/pancakes at Benton's (Waterville).

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Dockside is a decent regular. I’ll get the ribeye if it’s ever in stock again.
I’ll even say Alton Villiage pizza is dead consistent and always on time. Everything is “good enough”.

Ackerly’s is lacking a bit lately. Lackerly’s?
I’ve received dishes lately that are sloppily over cooked, over/under seasoned or drowned in butter.
Nice people, but sloppy in the kitchen.

Pops scallops are always on point.
Hopefully new ownership doesn’t ruin Sawyer’s.
O bistro: Would do again. I’ve yet to try Pavilion, but it looks promising.

I’ll check out Bob’s and Yankee Smokehouse.

02-15-2022, 09:49 AM	#2
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 850 Thanks: 57 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	Local Eatery I just wish that they would bring back the duck/noodles dish, it was spectacular.

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Loventhelake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 58 Thanks: 3 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Stuffed mushrooms at the Bobhouse Fried clam/shrimp combo at pop’s clam shell Last edited by Loventhelake; 02-15-2022 at 06:13 PM. Reason: Spelling

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BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,518 Thanks: 3,122 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Around the lake You titled on the lake and many have mentioned places in the Lakes Region. So here goes. Osteria Poggio for Italian cuisine. The Corner House Inn for comfort food. Local Eatery, Best Locally-Sourced Menu O's for fine steaks. Walter's Basin for a unique experience. I could go on. Lakes Region has more than its share of fine dining. Competition at its best! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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ACME on the Broads Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 101 Thanks: 420 Thanked 81 Times in 43 Posts	Quality, Value, Consistency and Quick Service! Hard to beat the VK on a Saturday night for FANTASTIC PRIME RIB!

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thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,969 Thanks: 1,154 Thanked 1,965 Times in 1,213 Posts	I'm a simple dude, but here are my faves in the area: Seafood platter at Bob House, Pop's, or Dockside; prime rib at Dockside; sampler at Yankee Smokehouse; sampler at Italian Farmhouse; farmer's breakfast at Farmer's Kitchen; and steak and eggs w/pancakes at Benton's (Waterville). Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

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02-15-2022, 10:03 AM	#3
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Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,331 Thanks: 61 Thanked 235 Times in 159 Posts	"Steak tips" seems a regional dish, most popular in New England. I rarely see it on menus in Portland, and nobody I know has cooked it at home. I do see a lot of New England clam chowder served at the casinos though. __________________ basking in the benign indifference of the universe