Bar and Grill at Akwa Marina

[Happy Gourmand]

Though I am no longer a member of the boat club at Akwa Marina, I have chosen to keep my "social membership? which gives us access to all the facilities there. Our grandkids love the pool and we like taking them there.
But, this year, they have added a bar and grill that is accessible to the public, not only members. They even have easily accessible docking available for non member visitors.
My wife had the lobster roll and said it was the best one she ever had. Served on a hot buttered bun, she shared a bite and I can't disagree with her. I had the haddock basket, nicely cooked, flaky and tasty, perfectly battered. Delicious.
Thanks go to the Mailloux family who have done a great job with this new venture. The view is fantastic, the venue is cordial and friendly, and judging from what we ordered and asking others about their meals, the food is excellent.
Well worth the trip, by boat or by car. I think you'll like it.

[Legionnaire70]

How does one access this by boat? I'm guessing (as I haven't been up that way by boat in a while) that their dock is jus past the Weirs a bit?

Thanks..

[Happy Gourmand]

Originally Posted by Legionnaire70

How does one access this by boat? I'm guessing (as I haven't been up that way by boat in a while) that their dock is jus past the Weirs a bit?

Thanks..

Yes, just past the Weirs. Maybe they can pipe in and give direction as to exactly where to tie up.

[mcdude]

Check out their web page! http://www.akwamarina.com/photogallery.htm



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[AkwaMarina]

Thanks Phantom for the nice review. I have to agree the Lobster roll is extremely good and quickly becoming the house favorite. Our Chefs do a great job of finding great ingredient. All our lobsters, steamers and muscles come from Lobster Connection near Winnisquam. All our produce from Beans and Greens in Gilford, and the awesome breads and desserts come from Picnic Rock Farms.
We are having our grand opening this weekend so I hope some of you all will swing by and give us a shot.
I have attached a chart showing our location, and a picture of where to dock at the marina and how to find your way up the restaurant. I also attached a few fun pics. We have a ton more up to date photos on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/AkwaMarinaYachtClub
You can follow the entire time line of how the truly extraordinary structure was built and how we turned the 1904 Anona Sail boat into the center piece of the restaurant on Facebook. If you all would like I would be happy to create a new thread here walking through a photo timeline of the construction.

Thanks
Kurt
603-231-6002 (my cell)
kurt@akwamarina.com

Akwa Marina Beach Bar land line 603-968-5533

[Legionnaire70]

That lobster roll looks killer!

Thanks for the pics and info.. Definitly be up!

[Diver Vince]

That Lobsta roll looks yummy. We'll be sure to go there by boat for lunch! Thanks for posting..

[surfnsnow]

could you post a menu kurt? probably get there sunday with my wife

[AkwaMarina]

Originally Posted by surfnsnow

could you post a menu kurt? probably get there sunday with my wife

Ahoy SurfnSnow,
I have attached our menu as it stands today. We run daily specials, depending on what the fresh catch is, etc. So be sure to stop in and see what is new. Hope to see some new faces for this weekends opening!
Cheers
Kurt

[VitaBene]

We stopped for lunch yesterday and had a great meal there! I had a chicken sandwich which was very good and table mates had fish sandwiches that looked fantastic.

[Lakesrider]

You need to update the website as it still says opening soon. What are the hours of operation? The wife and I would love to go.....

[AkwaMarina]

Originally Posted by Lakesrider

You need to update the website as it still says opening soon. What are the hours of operation? The wife and I would love to go.....

Hi Lakesrider,
Working on the website, sorry about that. I wish I knew HTML a little better
The official hours are 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM 7 days a week. We do stay open later on busy days. You can always call directly the land line 603-968-5533, or my cell 603-231-6002 (just not right now, my phone is currently in Davie Jones locker, hoping for a new really soon)

Great question keep them coming
Kurt

[trfour]

Originally Posted by AkwaMarina

Hi Lakesrider,
Working on the website, sorry about that. I wish I knew HTML a little better
The official hours are 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM 7 days a week. We do stay open later on busy days. You can always call directly the land line 603-968-5533, or my cell 603-231-6002 (just not right now, my phone is currently in Davie Jones locker, hoping for a new really soon)

Great question keep them coming
Kurt

Don't y'ah just hate it when you drop your cell-phone in the Lake!! Been there, done that more'n to-once myself!!
Best wishes for your new venture!! Terry

[Woodsy]

I think the new bar is absolutely awesome! What a great place to hang out and have a few beers! The food is heavy on the seafood.. But it looks great! (I don't eat fish)

The only issue is the docking... they placed a bunch of large mooring balls instead of tie posts down the length of the public dock.... on a rough day (and we all know those are coming) the mooring balls will wear your paint or gelcoat.

Woodsy

[BroadHopper]

I notice the huge mooring balls. You would also dock on the outside slip and it is unprotected from the waves. It is definitely something to think about when you visit. Especially on weekends.

[Happy Gourmand]

Originally Posted by Woodsy

I think the new bar is absolutely awesome! What a great place to hang out and have a few beers! The food is heavy on the seafood.. But it looks great! (I don't eat fish)

The only issue is the docking... they placed a bunch of large mooring balls instead of tie posts down the length of the public dock.... on a rough day (and we all know those are coming) the mooring balls will wear your paint or gelcoat.

Woodsy

Those aren't mooring balls, they are large round fenders. They work great.

[Woodsy]

Phantom...

Sorry I had the description wrong....

I have to disagree with you. Regardless of what you want to call them, on a busy weekend, that water WILL be rough and they WILL rub your paint or Gelcoat. Boats have a RUB rail for a reason and its not just to cover a seam.

They need to install tie posts.... and then the place will give the NAZ a run for its money!


Woodsy

[LIforrelaxin]

Kurt,

Does the beach bar have any gluten free menu options?

[LIforrelaxin]

Originally Posted by Woodsy

Phantom...

Sorry I had the description wrong....

I have to disagree with you. Regardless of what you want to call them, on a busy weekend, that water WILL be rough and they WILL rub your paint or Gelcoat. Boats have a RUB rail for a reason and its not just to cover a seam.

They need to install tie posts.... and then the place will give the NAZ a run for its money!


Woodsy

I agree this place could give the NAZ some needed competition.

I disagree on the idea that the Bumpers would cause damage to the Gelcoat. I suppose over a number of years that could be true, in extreme conditions but come on to tie up for a hour or two, I don't think so.... I have used bumpers with my boats for years... and not had an issues....

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by The Phantom Gourmand

Those aren't mooring balls, they are large round fenders. They work great.

I have not seen the setup so I can only guess, if they are large mooring type balls at basically water level they would be fine for pontoons. For regular gelcoat clad boats-not so much.

A few years back I had our Monterey 298SS tied up in Gilford Yacht Club. Docks there are straight wooden tie posts. I had a few of the big bertha, or similar fenders tied around the lower post to fend off the boat if it bounced a bit so that the metal rub rail did not get trashed. In a very short span of time the boat rocking back and forth against the fender rubbed a perfect square on the side of the boat in the black gelcoat. After $500 in touchups I went with fender socks. Even with them you have to be careful. My boat was tied rather loosely, had it been tighter the damage would have been worse.

[jrc]

Fender socks are only good if they are new and clean.

Obviously fenders or anything rubbing on bare gelcoat will wear it. On the other hand, rub rails directly on posts can flex the boat at the hull deck joint and cause stress cracks. There is no perfect way to dock a boat in rough water.

When I dock at the Weirs, it's always a debate on which is the least damaging, fenders to hold the boat off the dock or just let rails take the beating. In calm water rails always win, in rough fenders win.

If you a have pilings on both sides, you can do a four way tie, how about some pilings?

[Bumble2249]

Just went to the Akwa today. Great atmosphere and decent cocktails. But how can a place of this location, clientele and perceived quality, serve frozen chicken fingers?? Really??


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[SIKSUKR]

Originally Posted by Bumble2249

Just went to the Akwa today. Great atmosphere and decent cocktails. But how can a place of this location, clientele and perceived quality, serve frozen chicken fingers?? Really??
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Must have been pretty tough to chew.

[smith point boater]

We've been to Akwa by boat on occassion. Good food good atmosphere. Last week we were on the PWC and tried to stop. Realized there really aren't good accommodations for a PWC. Water was very choppy and even though we could have fit in between boats we were uncomfortable that the docking system would have damaged the PWC (esp with the wave action going on last week). There didn't appear to be any shore spots to pull up on. Any chance you could create a spot for PWC's (or maybe we missed it)

[AkwaMarina]

Ahoy mill Cove boater,
We have a shallow beach in a calm area that you can pull your jetski up on. There are no cleats or anything since these are not actual slips this is just a place to beach your jetski for temporary use. The area is highlighted in red. (sorry quality, made on cell phone)

I have been looking into out chicken tenders, we will do better and hope you give us another shot. (update, we are back to breading fresh chicken in house to order)

Also if you would like to come by car during bike week, even though the city puts up signs saying local traffic only as a guest of our restaurants you can come down the back way from the tamarack. We have tried to get going resolved, sorry for the confusion.

Also included a Starboard Smash to get you thirsty!
Cheers
Kurt
603.231.6002

Originally Posted by millcoveboater

We've been to Akwa by boat on occassion. Good food good atmosphere. Last week we were on the PWC and tried to stop. Realized there really aren't good accommodations for a PWC. Water was very choppy and even though we could have fit in between boats we were uncomfortable that the docking system would have damaged the PWC (esp with the wave action going on last week). There didn't appear to be any shore spots to pull up on. Any chance you could create a spot for PWC's (or maybe we missed it)

[VitaBene]

Akwa- see you during bike week!! Do you have anything special going on?

[AkwaMarina]

Originally Posted by VitaBene

Akwa- see you during bike week!! Do you have anything special going on?

We don't have anything particularly special for bike week. We do have fun stuff going on all summer though. Best thing is follow us on Facebook for fun stuff as it comes up. We are giving away Willie Nelson tickets this Thursday. We have a bunch of musicians lined up for the coming weeks. We also do fun things like "check-in" on Facebook for a discounted bloody Mary or what ever it is that day. We are always posting daily specials etc.
Facebook.com/akwamarinayachtclub

[jkjoshuatree]

I just wanted to thank you Akwa.

As a business owner I'm sure you're busy (especially at this time of year) but you always respond and try to rectify any situation that comes up.

That right there, my friend, is the epitome of integrity.

I haven't been to Akwa yet but I will make a point of stopping there this summer.

Thanks again!

[smith point boater]

Thanks for the map. We'll definitely be back - by boat or jet ski!!!

[AkwaMarina]

Vitabene here is a fun reason to follow us on Facebook, and one of those special I was talking about.
Dad needs a break bring him by today for a meal and his first draft beer is on us.

[dippasan]

Stopped in for the first time on Saturday with some friends after a day cruising the lake.
Plenty of boat parking and the attendant came running over and helped us tie up.
We just had apps and a bottle of wine but loved the whole atmosphere, location and the staff was great. We'll be sure to return many times this summer!!

Thanks

[Greene's Basin Girl]

A group of us went to Akwa Marina today for a late lunch. I decided to get the stir fry. I specifically asked the waiter if the stir fry had mushrooms. He said no. I received my food and I wasn't"t very hungry so I decided to bring it home and have it for dinner. Sure enough I got home and it was full of mushrooms. It cost $14.99 and I had to throw it out. It was also very sweet. Another friend also got the stir fry and she said it was very sweet also. I asked the waiter for water twice. He never brought it so I asked another server to get it for me. Needless to say I may never go back. It was disappointing because the reviews have been quite good on the forum.

[brk-lnt]

Originally Posted by Green's Basin Girl

A group of us went to Akwa Marina today for a late lunch. I decided to get the stir fry. I specifically asked the waiter if the stir fry had mushrooms. He said no. I received my food and I wasn't"t very hungry so I decided to bring it home and have it for dinner. Sure enough I got home and it was full of mushrooms. It cost $14.99 and I had to throw it out. It was also very sweet. Another friend also got the stir fry and she said it was very sweet also. I asked the waiter for water twice. He never brought it so I asked another server to get it for me. Needless to say I may never go back. It was disappointing because the reviews have been quite good on the forum.

Give them another try. I've been there a couple of times and have come away happy. It's worth another shot just for the views

[Bumble2249]

Originally Posted by brk-lnt

Give them another try. I've been there a couple of times and have come away happy. It's worth another shot just for the views

No it's not.


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[valhala]

We have been a few times, but take it for what it is, a beach bar. We have had the burgers and they were just "O.K." They were well done, we ordered medium, and the burger bun was "cold" - like it came out of the refrigerator.
We may go back for a drink/snack with friends, but not for any fine dining experience.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by valhala

We have been a few times, but take it for what it is, a beach bar. We have had the burgers and they were just "O.K." They were well done, we ordered medium, and the burger bun was "cold" - like it came out of the refrigerator.
We may go back for a drink/snack with friends, but not for any fine dining experience.

Fine dining at a "beach bar"...really??

I just can't picture "Jeeves" wearing flip flops...