Downtown Grille - status?

Merrymeeting · 12-02-2023, 09:27 AM

Does anyone have insight into the status of the Downtown Grille in Wolfeboro?

They closed what was a thriving business about a year ago, for renovations (though it's not clear why they were needed. The facility, at least from a customer point of view, was very nice). They said they were going to reopen in March 2023. March became June. Then June became ???.

We were at The Wicked Loon about a month ago and the waitress told us they were going to start offering the Grille breakfast menu there soon. No sign of that yet either.

As stated above, the Grille was always busy and seemed to be one of the few that actually maintained a good offseason business. No clear why they closed.

camp guy · 12-02-2023, 09:33 AM

You have hit the nail on the head - almost everyone is asking the same questions and has the same opinion of the Grille as you. There was a flurry of activity, then nothing, then another flurry, and now, back to nothing. Very strange.

tis · 12-02-2023, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by camp guy

You have hit the nail on the head - almost everyone is asking the same questions and has the same opinion of the Grille as you. There was a flurry of activity, then nothing, then another flurry, and now, back to nothing. Very strange.

Yes. They keeps saying it is going to open?????

BrownstoneNorth · 12-02-2023, 11:46 AM

Seems that at some point shortly after the then-owner closed it for renovations in March — things like upgraded electric systems —with planned reopening in the summer, it was sold to Localtopia Hosptiality Group, which also owns Localtopia, The Wicked Loan, and Bayberry. By May, it became gut renovation and major reinvention; Localtopia was still saying summer 2023, which was obviously much too optimistic.

. https://www.facebook.com/downtowngri...stjHqHr1LYjxel

“The Downtown Grill will be shutting down this Monday, March 20th for renovations. We are updating our electrical and HVAC systems and some of our kitchen equipment. The extent of the necessary electrical work unfortunately means we will have to temporarily pause our operations. We appreciate all the support from our community throughout the years and will be working very hard to get back up and running as soon as possible.”

May 12: . https://www.facebook.com/downtowngri...diW8yJwo4hnEkl

“Hi all - thanks for your comments! Like most, we also loved the Downtown Grille and will be reintroducing much of the same great menu. We are excited to be offering a full service sit down breakfast and lunch along with a coffee/cocktail bar! Future plans include expanding to the second floor and offering a family focused dinner menu with a relaxed, casual vibe. Air conditioning will be served with all meals.”

12-02-2023, 09:27 AM	#1
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,217 Thanks: 299 Thanked 795 Times in 365 Posts	Downtown Grille - status? Does anyone have insight into the status of the Downtown Grille in Wolfeboro? They closed what was a thriving business about a year ago, for renovations (though it's not clear why they were needed. The facility, at least from a customer point of view, was very nice). They said they were going to reopen in March 2023. March became June. Then June became ???. We were at The Wicked Loon about a month ago and the waitress told us they were going to start offering the Grille breakfast menu there soon. No sign of that yet either. As stated above, the Grille was always busy and seemed to be one of the few that actually maintained a good offseason business. No clear why they closed.

12-02-2023, 09:33 AM	#2
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,135 Thanks: 284 Thanked 480 Times in 271 Posts	Downtown Grille You have hit the nail on the head - almost everyone is asking the same questions and has the same opinion of the Grille as you. There was a flurry of activity, then nothing, then another flurry, and now, back to nothing. Very strange.

12-02-2023, 11:46 AM	#4
BrownstoneNorth Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 209 Thanks: 107 Thanked 117 Times in 69 Posts	Downtown Grille Seems that at some point shortly after the then-owner closed it for renovations in March — things like upgraded electric systems —with planned reopening in the summer, it was sold to Localtopia Hosptiality Group, which also owns Localtopia, The Wicked Loan, and Bayberry. By May, it became gut renovation and major reinvention; Localtopia was still saying summer 2023, which was obviously much too optimistic. . https://www.facebook.com/downtowngri...stjHqHr1LYjxel “The Downtown Grill will be shutting down this Monday, March 20th for renovations. We are updating our electrical and HVAC systems and some of our kitchen equipment. The extent of the necessary electrical work unfortunately means we will have to temporarily pause our operations. We appreciate all the support from our community throughout the years and will be working very hard to get back up and running as soon as possible.” May 12: . https://www.facebook.com/downtowngri...diW8yJwo4hnEkl “Hi all - thanks for your comments! Like most, we also loved the Downtown Grille and will be reintroducing much of the same great menu. We are excited to be offering a full service sit down breakfast and lunch along with a coffee/cocktail bar! Future plans include expanding to the second floor and offering a family focused dinner menu with a relaxed, casual vibe. Air conditioning will be served with all meals.”

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