Walter’s Basin

Jeanzb1 · 01-14-2023, 11:36 AM

Four of us enjoyed a delicious early dinner in Holderness at Walter’s Basin yesterday. It has just been completely remodeled and has wonderful big windows overlooking Little Squam. All of our meals were terrific, and especially the French Onion Soup! We can’t wait to go back!

Biggd · 01-14-2023, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeanzb1

Four of us enjoyed a delicious early dinner in Holderness at Walter’s Basin yesterday. It has just been completely remodeled and has wonderful big windows overlooking Little Squam. All of our meals were terrific, and especially the French Onion Soup! We can’t wait to go back!

We've been there many times. I don't know if it changed ownership, I know it was for sale a few years back. It has been pretty good the past few years but before that we had a few visits that weren't so great.

Resident 2B · 01-15-2023, 03:13 PM

Walter's Basin has always served us a great meal, be it lunch or dinner. I have not seen their remolded interior, but we will hopefully see it soon. Love the views of the vintage boat house and fueling dock.

R2B

retired · 01-25-2023, 11:53 AM

They have the best french fries in the lakes region. We eat there whenever in the Squam area.

garysanfran · 01-25-2023, 10:58 PM

Maybe the "On Golden Pond" affect is waning. I've never found anyone under the age of 35 who knows the movie.

If I remember, they do not have fried clams. The seafood casserole is great.

VitaBene · 01-26-2023, 11:59 AM

Great spot- need to check out the remodel. We kept our boat at Squam Boats for years. Walters was a bowling alley then!

BroadHopper · 01-26-2023, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

Great spot- need to check out the remodel. We kept our boat at Squam Boats for years. Walters was a bowling alley then!

If I remember correctly, they had duckpin as well as candlepin bowling.

SAB1 · 05-13-2023, 08:04 AM

Made the drive and hit this for a change of pace last night. Very good trip. Food and service were great. View of lake nice and the beers were affordable! Will be back for sure.

ishoot308 · 10-15-2023, 04:31 PM

Seven of us went to Walter’s Basin last night and had a great time! Service was exceptional and our waitress (Ya Ya) was fun and attentive. Everyone except one loved their food, the only iffy meal was a steak that was ordered and I have to say after trying a bite, it was just OK at best. Everyone else’s food was very good to great! The snowball deserts were fabulous!

One of the things I really like about this place is they give you plenty of room between the tables! Definitely not crowded in at all!

All in all a fantastic experience and we will definitely be back!

Dan

thinkxingu · 10-15-2023, 06:21 PM

Four of us visited Walter's for lunch today, and it was better than our last visit a few years ago.

The seats by the window were really hot from the sun even today, and that area is not nearly as spacious as what Dan mentions (which is the seating above).

Food was good, though I would've liked more than one piece of pork belly with my pork belly burger. The highlights were the honey sriracha chicken wings, maple syrup Brussels sprouts, and pear and pecan salad special.

Service was great as well.

Walter's is the quintessential NH lakeside restaurant, and they continue to do a great job.

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SAB1 · 10-15-2023, 09:40 PM

Been there a good 10 ten times or better since July. Never disappointed.

garysanfran · 12-06-2023, 02:02 AM

Saw the posting on facebook. Looks like they've totally gutted the place; kitchen, bar & dining room.

camp guy · 12-06-2023, 11:34 AM

Does anyone know what prompted the renovation - change of ownership, damage, updating? Sometimes a big renovation takes place and when they finally re-open it "just isn't the same" and popularity falls off.

garysanfran · 12-06-2023, 02:28 PM

Based on any narrative in the post, I would say it's the same owners.

https://www.facebook.com/search/top?...er%27s%20basin

01-14-2023, 11:36 AM	#1
Jeanzb1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 561 Thanks: 644 Thanked 178 Times in 96 Posts	Walter’s Basin Four of us enjoyed a delicious early dinner in Holderness at Walter’s Basin yesterday. It has just been completely remodeled and has wonderful big windows overlooking Little Squam. All of our meals were terrific, and especially the French Onion Soup! We can’t wait to go back!

01-25-2023, 10:58 PM	#5
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,639 Thanks: 727 Thanked 705 Times in 363 Posts	Maybe the "On Golden Pond" affect is waning. I've never found anyone under the age of 35 who knows the movie. If I remember, they do not have fried clams. The seafood casserole is great. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

10-15-2023, 04:31 PM	#9
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,537 Thanks: 2,455 Thanked 5,468 Times in 2,143 Posts	Finally Made It! Seven of us went to Walter’s Basin last night and had a great time! Service was exceptional and our waitress (Ya Ya) was fun and attentive. Everyone except one loved their food, the only iffy meal was a steak that was ordered and I have to say after trying a bite, it was just OK at best. Everyone else’s food was very good to great! The snowball deserts were fabulous! One of the things I really like about this place is they give you plenty of room between the tables! Definitely not crowded in at all! All in all a fantastic experience and we will definitely be back! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

12-06-2023, 02:02 AM	#12
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,639 Thanks: 727 Thanked 705 Times in 363 Posts	Major Renovation began 12/4... Saw the posting on facebook. Looks like they've totally gutted the place; kitchen, bar & dining room. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

12-06-2023, 11:34 AM	#13
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,224 Thanks: 317 Thanked 560 Times in 310 Posts	Walter's Basin Does anyone know what prompted the renovation - change of ownership, damage, updating? Sometimes a big renovation takes place and when they finally re-open it "just isn't the same" and popularity falls off.

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01-15-2023, 03:13 PM	#3
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,358 Thanks: 996 Thanked 314 Times in 164 Posts	Walter's Basin has always served us a great meal, be it lunch or dinner. I have not seen their remolded interior, but we will hopefully see it soon. Love the views of the vintage boat house and fueling dock. R2B

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01-25-2023, 11:53 AM	#4
retired Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Belmont, NH Posts: 198 Thanks: 2 Thanked 78 Times in 46 Posts	They have the best french fries in the lakes region. We eat there whenever in the Squam area.

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01-26-2023, 11:59 AM	#6
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,644 Thanks: 1,718 Thanked 1,662 Times in 861 Posts	Great spot- need to check out the remodel. We kept our boat at Squam Boats for years. Walters was a bowling alley then!

05-13-2023, 08:04 AM	#8
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,275 Thanks: 196 Thanked 336 Times in 244 Posts	Made the drive and hit this for a change of pace last night. Very good trip. Food and service were great. View of lake nice and the beers were affordable! Will be back for sure.

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10-15-2023, 06:21 PM	#10
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,552 Thanks: 1,184 Thanked 2,180 Times in 1,355 Posts	Four of us visited Walter's for lunch today, and it was better than our last visit a few years ago. The seats by the window were really hot from the sun even today, and that area is not nearly as spacious as what Dan mentions (which is the seating above). Food was good, though I would've liked more than one piece of pork belly with my pork belly burger. The highlights were the honey sriracha chicken wings, maple syrup Brussels sprouts, and pear and pecan salad special. Service was great as well. Walter's is the quintessential NH lakeside restaurant, and they continue to do a great job. Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk

10-15-2023, 09:40 PM	#11
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,275 Thanks: 196 Thanked 336 Times in 244 Posts	Been there a good 10 ten times or better since July. Never disappointed.

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12-06-2023, 02:28 PM	#14
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,639 Thanks: 727 Thanked 705 Times in 363 Posts	Based on any narrative in the post, I would say it's the same owners. https://www.facebook.com/search/top?...er%27s%20basin __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~