Captain Bart's?

[CHRIS]

Anyone know when Captain Bart's opens up for the season and any other info about their schedule?

Memorial Day Weekend?

Thanks

[donnamatrix]

Hi. I think he is aiming for Memorial Day. He's been at the site, has put up the "roof" to the shop and is generally doing spit and polish work right now.

[Smitty1]

where/what is Captain Bart's?

Thanks!

Smitty1

[TomC]

In Moultonboro, on Rt 109, between Rt 171 and the Rt 25 intersection

[NonVoting Taxpayer]

Spoke to Bart and he thought he would not be opening until Sometime in June due to his busy schedule. Could be Friday June 8th or the week after.

[offmycloud]

I can't get my city-girl wife to go to Capt Barts. Is it worth it? Does he specialize in any type of fish?
Thanks

[hazelnut]

Absolute BEST! The scallops he gets in are so good and FRESH. The crab cakes are great. We do a Captin Barts run at least once or twice a summer.

[offmycloud]

Thank you! I will show this to her.

[donnamatrix]

He always has (frozen) softshell crabs that I cook at home. Yummy. He always has the best lobster. If you want 2lb (or something more than the little guys), you can call and reserve them, which is a good idea in summer as he gets really busy.

[offmycloud]

Wow, softshells! The place doesn't look like much and when I drive by there with my wife I always say we should stop. She sort of shudders and says "no way". I'm definitely going now - she'll buy seafood at Devylders in Wolfeboro and it's gross.
Thanks!

[hazelnut]

Kinda reminds me of the old Village Kitchen Restaurant. I'm sure some of you remember that one, in the old run down beat up gas station. That place was so dirty my wife thought I was nuts when I first brought her there.... UNTIL, she tasted the food. The best breakfast around, still is, IMO.

Barts is pretty much the same. The place looks run down but the Seafood is fresh and they get it in daily. Tell your wife to give it a try, you won't regret it.

[Zee]

Offmycloud - If your honey insists on buying fish in the grocery store, try IGA in Wolfeboro center instead of Devylders. Prices are better and fish is fresher. Actually, prices for all products there are cheaper than DeVylders and alot cheaper than Stop n' Shops in Mass.

HOWEVER..... When Capt. Bart's is open that is the only place to buy fresh fish in the area in my opinion. The variety is fantastic, the freshness is superb and the prices are good. Though we are only weekenders, we usually get fish at least twice per month there. We can't wait until they open! :liplick: :liplick:

[offmycloud]

Thanks Zee - she's a pain. I can't get her to go to any "hole in the wall" places ever ("eeewww!!"). I'll show her these posts about Barts and we'll check IGA. If that town had a Whole Foods she'd be ecstatic.

[Island Life]

Thanks Zee - she's a pain. I can't get her to go to any "hole in the wall" places ever ("eeewww!!"). I'll show her these posts about Barts and we'll check IGA. If that town had a Whole Foods she'd be ecstatic.

I'd be ecstatic about a Whole Foods, too! That being said, I love hole-in-the-wall restaurants.

[NonVoting Taxpayer]

To Off My Cloud

If you want fresh seafood go to Bart's. If not, continue to go to the supermarket. Most of the fish at most supermarkets is previously frozen, than thawed. You don't get that at Bart's. The only frozen fish at Bart's is the chowder fish he sells frozen at the end of the season, otherwise it's never been frozen. It really depends on how fresh the fish is you're use to eating.

Bart has always said he never wants to take any business away from any other owners in the area. With his small operation, he frequently sells out of fresh items by the end of day. So don't go to divorce court over the fish if your wife likes the supermarkets in the area.

Don't judge a book by its cover, it's what's inside that counts. Low overhead usually means reasonable prices. For the most part it's a family run business with his family coming up with the fresh fish on different days and working.

[offmycloud]

I never judge a book by its cover, she does! (maybe I need to start a new forum on that subject!).

Seriously, it sounds like a great place and I am going to check it out. We're up Memorial Day weekend but it doesn't sound like he will be open then.

[Waterbaby]

Thanks Zee - she's a pain. I can't get her to go to any "hole in the wall" places ever ("eeewww!!"). I'll show her these posts about Barts and we'll check IGA. If that town had a Whole Foods she'd be ecstatic.

Better not let her see your posts about her, though........ that could be trouble! :eek:

[The Eagle]

Hi "Offmycloud,"
My wife is exactly like your wife. When we "First" saw Capt. Bart's, my wife (a city gal) said, "who would ever buy fish from a road side stand?" We never went there until we read great reviews here on "Winni.com." So we tried Capt. Bart's. We will never buy fish anyplace else, but Capt. Bart's! We go to Capt. Bart's Every Friday, from when he opens until he closes in the fall. He has the best, freshest fish anywhere in the lakes region. Lobster? The BEST! Crab Cakes to die for! Haddock? FANTASTIC! But you do have to wait in line sometimes, because it gets busy, but it's well worth waiting! When you go (and I know you will) I know you will be a "Regular!" Tell him, "The Eagle sent you," to get his wife's recipie for Steamed Mussels! Fantastic! Enjoy!
"The Eagle"

[offmycloud]

Hi Eagle - glad to hear you have a "Zsa Zsa" on your hands as well! Thanks for the tip on the recipe - my kids love steamers. I'll let him know you sent me. I'll post after I go there. I will be laughing when I go after all the zingers I got to let loose here about my wife!

[phoenix]

too bad he won't be open for Memorial day . we go every week in the summer

[NonVoting Taxpayer]

Spoke to Bart and he said his fish market will be open on this Friday, June 15 from 4PM to 6PM, as well as Saturday and Sunday.
In a couple of weeks he will go to his summer hours and be open Wednesday through Sunday.

[Mr. Prop-B-Gone]

Went to Captain Bart's yesterday after reading this thread. Bought the crab cakes. They were excellent! We'll be going back on a regular basis! Thanks!

[hazelnut]

Mr. Prop-B-Gone I like the screen name:laugh: Does this indicate a few run ins with rocks on Winni?

Bart's is the tops for sure.

[phoenix]

anyone know when Bart's opens this season

[NonVoting Taxpayer]

Bart said he is hoping to open the second week in June. He's not sure if it will be Wednesday, June 11th or Friday, June 13th. He did mention he did not think they would be open on Sunday's this year.