Lakeside Famous Roast Beef Pizza & Seafood

HOOVER · 04-30-2012, 07:45 PM

Great new place opened in the old Dunkin Donuts building on Union Ave in Laconia. Best ever roast beef sandwhich

jetskier · 05-01-2012, 06:45 AM

We went there a couple of times. The first time the food was quite good especially the roast beef sandwich. The second time we were a bit more adventurous and ordered pizza and a turkey club sandwich. That was disappointing. I am guessing that the roast beef sandwich is a pretty safe bet, but I am not sure about the consistency of the other menu items.

Just my experience.

Jetskier

Phantom · 05-01-2012, 07:27 AM

And the name of this place for those of us Stuck outside the Lakes Region ?

Winnisquamguy · 05-01-2012, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom

And the name of this place for those of us Stuck outside the Lakes Region ?

Lakeside Famous Roast Beef Pizza & Seafood
1091 Union Ave
Laconia, NH 03246

AkwaMarina · 05-01-2012, 07:53 AM

The scallops are excellent! Huge!

And it was very clean.

AKADQ · 05-01-2012, 11:38 AM

Having tried it myself and all our teenage employees, we all love the place and we all have not been disappointed.

Overlake97 · 05-31-2012, 06:30 AM

Have to weigh in here. Lakeside (old Dunkin building in Laconia, not the other Lakeside Meredith) has the best Fish in their Fish and Chips: Two good sized hunks of juicy haddock (I think, but it doesn't matter), with just enough breading. Better than Sawyers; way better than Tamarack. Also, my wife, a tartar sauce connoisseur, loves their tartar ("lots of pickle and dill, no sugar").

One thing I should note is that I've also had their fish sandwich, but the filet in that was different - sort of a fast-food-like patty, too symmetrical to have been breaded and fried to order, and not nearly as good as their 'Fish n Chips' fish. The chips, by the way, are fairly standard McDonalds-like skinny fries, but accompanied by that fish

they taste just fine.

Sully · 06-25-2012, 11:02 AM

My wife and I walked into the Lakeside, Union Ave, Laconia by sheer chance this past late Saturday afternoon. We had no prior knowledge of it's existence. We were greeted by the owner who introduced himself as "Dave" and asked if we were first time customers. He was a very proud man. Proud of his restaurant, his people, and most importantly proud of the quality, quantity, and price of the food he was serving. Rather than going into great detail let me simply say this.....the entire experience was a complete pleasure. The food was terrific. The service, friendliness, price, variety. etc.etc. was exceptional. We cannot wait to return. We live in Moultonborough and wish it was closer to us. I can honestly say that the only other restaurant that even closely compares is Kevin's Cafe on Rte. 25 in Moultonborough. We are not talking about fine dining......we are talking about great food and great people that appreciate our business at a very fair price point. It seems to me that represents what most of us truly want in a restaurant. Visit the Lakeside in Laconia.......you will not regret it and you will definitely return.

Overlake97 · 06-25-2012, 12:09 PM

Last week I ordered one Cheeseburger over the phone, which was listed in their take-out menu as $2.85. My decision to try their burger had been influenced by the low price (compared to McDs and Wendy's for something similar), my desire to get a quick and cheap "snack", and my positive experiences with other items at their place (see earlier FISH post). When I arrived and was told I owed $5.72, I said that must be someone else's order, as mine should be around $3 with tax. The person working the cash register told me the price had gone up. The owner then walked over and started to poke some keys on the register; I thought he was about to alter the charge, at least for this one time since I had clearly been led astray by the take-out menu (Note: the in-store menu also still showed the $2.85 price). Instead, he explained that they had to adjust the price because it was a quarter pound of beef, "not like McDonalds," (although they do have a quarter-pounder). I could have declined the nearly doubled-in-price burger, and probably should have, but I was curious, and hungry, and paid the $5.72. The burger was good, but the experience left a bad taste.

I can appreciate the need to charge more, but this should and could have been handled differently. For starters, the person who took my order over the phone should have mentioned the price increase at that time, giving me the option to stay or go. The way it played out, it smacked more of the old "bait and switch." This episode won't stop me from going there, as the food is still worth it, but it could have been handled better.

dt5150 · 06-27-2012, 10:59 AM

been there a few times. the food has always been pretty good, but they are in need of some organization over there. if it's busy, they get all confused and screw up the orders. it's happened twice to me already, and i think i've been there 3 or 4 times total.

BroadHopper · 06-28-2012, 10:02 AM

Why are they famous?

LongBay · 06-28-2012, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Why are they famous?

Based on most of the comments in this thread, folks like their roast beef, pizza and seafood. I can't speak for the pizza and seafood yet but their roast beef is very good. There is only one other place in the Lakes Region I would order a roast beef sandwich from.

PDC4LIFE · 07-13-2012, 03:37 PM

Try it.. Honestly one of the best Roast Beef places I have been to.
Same taste but better quality than Bill and Bobs in Woburn MA. People are nice and the place is spotless. Give them a try you wont be dissapointed.

modio · 05-14-2013, 04:49 AM

Had their pizza or the first time last night! Delicious! We'll be back. Two large pizzas, three toppings total, for under $20 with the coupon on the menu. I have no idea why anyone even goes to Pizza Hut next door with a place like this around!

Charlie T · 05-14-2013, 01:04 PM

I've been there several times myself. Dave introduced himself to me the first time I was there and told me a little bit about the business. I'm always very happy with the quality and service. Dave works hard to provide a good product at a fair price. This is my "go to" sub shop in the lakes region and fills a void (for me anyway) that was left when the original Waldo Peppers at the Weirs closed.

I wish them well in a tough ecomomy.

Charlie T

04-30-2012, 07:45 PM	#1
HOOVER Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lakeside Famous Roast Beef Pizza & Seafood Great new place opened in the old Dunkin Donuts building on Union Ave in Laconia. Best ever roast beef sandwhich

05-01-2012, 06:45 AM	#2
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 602 Thanks: 11 Thanked 66 Times in 40 Posts	Tried it twice We went there a couple of times. The first time the food was quite good especially the roast beef sandwich. The second time we were a bit more adventurous and ordered pizza and a turkey club sandwich. That was disappointing. I am guessing that the roast beef sandwich is a pretty safe bet, but I am not sure about the consistency of the other menu items. Just my experience. Jetskier

05-01-2012, 07:27 AM	#3
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northboro, Ma / Laconia Posts: 568 Thanks: 19 Thanked 45 Times in 25 Posts	And the name of this place for those of us Stuck outside the Lakes Region ? __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

05-01-2012, 07:53 AM	#5
AkwaMarina Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 37 Thanks: 6 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	scallops The scallops are excellent! Huge! And it was very clean.

05-01-2012, 11:38 AM	#6
AKADQ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Meredith Posts: 67 Thanks: 26 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Our Employees Love the Place Having tried it myself and all our teenage employees, we all love the place and we all have not been disappointed.

05-31-2012, 06:30 AM	#7
Overlake97 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 123 Thanks: 52 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Best FISH! Have to weigh in here. Lakeside (old Dunkin building in Laconia, not the other Lakeside Meredith) has the best Fish in their Fish and Chips: Two good sized hunks of juicy haddock (I think, but it doesn't matter), with just enough breading. Better than Sawyers; way better than Tamarack. Also, my wife, a tartar sauce connoisseur, loves their tartar ("lots of pickle and dill, no sugar"). One thing I should note is that I've also had their fish sandwich, but the filet in that was different - sort of a fast-food-like patty, too symmetrical to have been breaded and fried to order, and not nearly as good as their 'Fish n Chips' fish. The chips, by the way, are fairly standard McDonalds-like skinny fries, but accompanied by that fish they taste just fine.

06-25-2012, 11:02 AM	#8
Sully Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 26 Thanks: 47 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	A wonderful addition to the Lakes Region My wife and I walked into the Lakeside, Union Ave, Laconia by sheer chance this past late Saturday afternoon. We had no prior knowledge of it's existence. We were greeted by the owner who introduced himself as "Dave" and asked if we were first time customers. He was a very proud man. Proud of his restaurant, his people, and most importantly proud of the quality, quantity, and price of the food he was serving. Rather than going into great detail let me simply say this.....the entire experience was a complete pleasure. The food was terrific. The service, friendliness, price, variety. etc.etc. was exceptional. We cannot wait to return. We live in Moultonborough and wish it was closer to us. I can honestly say that the only other restaurant that even closely compares is Kevin's Cafe on Rte. 25 in Moultonborough. We are not talking about fine dining......we are talking about great food and great people that appreciate our business at a very fair price point. It seems to me that represents what most of us truly want in a restaurant. Visit the Lakeside in Laconia.......you will not regret it and you will definitely return.

06-25-2012, 12:09 PM	#9
Overlake97 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 123 Thanks: 52 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Unfortunate Business Decision Last week I ordered one Cheeseburger over the phone, which was listed in their take-out menu as $2.85. My decision to try their burger had been influenced by the low price (compared to McDs and Wendy's for something similar), my desire to get a quick and cheap "snack", and my positive experiences with other items at their place (see earlier FISH post). When I arrived and was told I owed $5.72, I said that must be someone else's order, as mine should be around $3 with tax. The person working the cash register told me the price had gone up. The owner then walked over and started to poke some keys on the register; I thought he was about to alter the charge, at least for this one time since I had clearly been led astray by the take-out menu (Note: the in-store menu also still showed the $2.85 price). Instead, he explained that they had to adjust the price because it was a quarter pound of beef, "not like McDonalds," (although they do have a quarter-pounder). I could have declined the nearly doubled-in-price burger, and probably should have, but I was curious, and hungry, and paid the $5.72. The burger was good, but the experience left a bad taste. I can appreciate the need to charge more, but this should and could have been handled differently. For starters, the person who took my order over the phone should have mentioned the price increase at that time, giving me the option to stay or go. The way it played out, it smacked more of the old "bait and switch." This episode won't stop me from going there, as the food is still worth it, but it could have been handled better.

06-27-2012, 10:59 AM	#10
dt5150 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 23 Times in 15 Posts	been there a few times. the food has always been pretty good, but they are in need of some organization over there. if it's busy, they get all confused and screw up the orders. it's happened twice to me already, and i think i've been there 3 or 4 times total.

06-28-2012, 10:02 AM	#11
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH / Breckenridge CO Posts: 2,764 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 368 Times in 246 Posts	Why are they famous? __________________ The U.S. Constitution doesn't guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself - Benjamin Franklin

07-13-2012, 03:37 PM	#13
PDC4LIFE Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Place is good.. Best Roast Beef place north of Route 128... Try it.. Honestly one of the best Roast Beef places I have been to. Same taste but better quality than Bill and Bobs in Woburn MA. People are nice and the place is spotless. Give them a try you wont be dissapointed.

05-14-2013, 04:49 AM	#14
modio Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 10 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Had their pizza or the first time last night! Delicious! We'll be back. Two large pizzas, three toppings total, for under $20 with the coupon on the menu. I have no idea why anyone even goes to Pizza Hut next door with a place like this around!

05-14-2013, 01:04 PM	#15
Charlie T Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 109 Thanks: 40 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Highly Recommend I've been there several times myself. Dave introduced himself to me the first time I was there and told me a little bit about the business. I'm always very happy with the quality and service. Dave works hard to provide a good product at a fair price. This is my "go to" sub shop in the lakes region and fills a void (for me anyway) that was left when the original Waldo Peppers at the Weirs closed. I wish them well in a tough ecomomy. Charlie T

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