Center Harbor Restaurants from town docks

missmybid · 08-05-2020, 02:40 PM

Hi all - What would you recommend for a restaurant that is within walking distance of the Center Harbor town docks. Must have socially distanced outdoor seating. Does not need to be full service could be lighter lunch type fare or even take-out to bring back to boat. Thank you!

Sue Doe-Nym · 08-05-2020, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by missmybid

Hi all - What would you recommend for a restaurant that is within walking distance of the Center Harbor town docks. Must have socially distanced outdoor seating. Does not need to be full service could be lighter lunch type fare or even take-out to bring back to boat. Thank you!

Canoe. Very good food, outdoor seating, don’t know lunch schedule.

gus62 · 08-05-2020, 02:50 PM

Rubbin Butts BBQ

jbolty · 08-05-2020, 03:10 PM

you can get fresh made sandwiches and a few other things at Heaths store

hd333 · 08-05-2020, 03:19 PM

I have heard great things about the sandwiches at Gusto, directly across from the docks next to Rubbin Butts.

Red Hill Dairy for fried food.

Canoe for nice sit down meal.

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Nagigator · 08-05-2020, 03:20 PM

They have picnic tables to eat at. Very clean and great food! Across the street from the docks by the gas station.

8gv · 08-05-2020, 06:13 PM

I second the motion for Rubbin Butts BBQ!

jeffk · 08-05-2020, 06:35 PM

Osteria Poggio also. Make sure you call first to check hours and "rules". Possibly reservations in some places where space is at a premium.

BroadHopper · 08-06-2020, 06:14 AM

Call ahead, make reservations. They will pick you up at the docks!

baygo · 08-06-2020, 08:42 AM

Since take out, back to the boat, is an option I would go with Gusto. Some of the other options are good but you are paying for ambiance.

Doobs41378 · 08-06-2020, 09:29 AM

I believe Red Hill Dari is cash only so if going there be prepared for that.

Orion · 08-06-2020, 03:37 PM

I third the vote for Rubbin' Butts. If they have the smoked pastrami that day....get it!

Smoked Brisket is also my fave.

thinkxingu · 08-06-2020, 04:29 PM

Just came to say that I've been to Rubbin' Butts thrice this summer, and it's been meh every time. Ribs aren't meaty, skimpy on the brisket...

I'm not sure if I've been spoiled, but I'm not overly impressed. At least, not enough to be, like, "totes check out Rubbin' Butts" and stuff.

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Cobalt 25 · 01-18-2021, 10:33 PM

We were very pleasantly surprised by Gusto. The whole place seemed authentic, even though I've never been to Italy!

The staff was pleasant and knowledgable, prices were reasonable, and the food was excellent.

We were there in August and hope they are still doing well.

Biggd · 01-19-2021, 11:38 AM

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We were very pleasantly surprised by Gusto. The whole place seemed authentic, even though I've never been to Italy!

The staff was pleasant and knowledgable, prices were reasonable, and the food was excellent.

We were there in August and hope they are still doing well.

Do they have tables or is it strictly take out?

Blyblvrd · 01-19-2021, 04:56 PM

Tables and take-out. Food is outstanding as is Elena and Nick the owners. They make an amazing Italian breakfast sandwich too.

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Winilyme · 01-19-2021, 05:10 PM

Very nice place...atmosphere is comfortable/friendly and the food is innovative and fresh. It isn't the cheapest place on the planet but I'll gladly pay a bit extra for the original experience they offer. Also, a game changer for us is that they offer numerous vegetarian options; a requirement for my wife.

Cobalt 25 · 01-19-2021, 05:11 PM

It's almost supper time and I'm hungry but when you mentioned Gusto's breakfast sandwiches it made me hungrier. I had forgotten that's what I had and it was deelish.

Trail Goer · 01-20-2021, 08:16 AM

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Just came to say that I've been to Rubbin' Butts thrice this summer, and it's been meh every time. Ribs aren't meaty, skimpy on the brisket...

I'm not sure if I've been spoiled, but I'm not overly impressed. At least, not enough to be, like, "totes check out Rubbin' Butts" and stuff.

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Although I love the name, I've never been there myself. Before getting my own smoker, my wife and I would go to the Yankee Smoke House in W. Ossipee for our BBQ fix. We still go their, just not as often.

Janet · 01-20-2021, 10:28 AM

I'm surprised nobody has mention the Center Harbor Diner. Just a short walk from the town docks. Great breakfast and nice people.

Red Hill Dari for their clam roll. Yum!

sum-r breeze · 01-26-2021, 01:22 PM

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Although I love the name, I've never been there myself. Before getting my own smoker, my wife and I would go to the Yankee Smoke House in W. Ossipee for our BBQ fix. We still go their, just not as often.

I was wearing one of their long sleeve tees in the Orlando Airport a few years back. (Big pig on the back with the "We will sell no swine before it's time" logo) Someone immediately came up and started to tell me about how much they loved and missed being in New Hampshire. They said they went to the Yankee Smokehouse all the time. GREAT food!!
The Breeze

dpg · 01-26-2021, 01:42 PM

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Although I love the name, I've never been there myself. Before getting my own smoker, my wife and I would go to the Yankee Smoke House in W. Ossipee for our BBQ fix. We still go their, just not as often.

Yeah but quite a walk from Center Harbor!

08-05-2020, 02:40 PM	#1
missmybid Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 17 Thanks: 26 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Center Harbor Restaurants from town docks Hi all - What would you recommend for a restaurant that is within walking distance of the Center Harbor town docks. Must have socially distanced outdoor seating. Does not need to be full service could be lighter lunch type fare or even take-out to bring back to boat. Thank you!

08-05-2020, 03:20 PM	#6
Nagigator Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Ma. Posts: 290 Thanks: 268 Thanked 55 Times in 39 Posts	Red Hill Dari They have picnic tables to eat at. Very clean and great food! Across the street from the docks by the gas station.

08-06-2020, 06:14 AM	#9
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,205 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Canoe Call ahead, make reservations. They will pick you up at the docks! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

08-06-2020, 03:37 PM	#12
Orion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cow Island Posts: 914 Thanks: 602 Thanked 193 Times in 91 Posts	Yes I third the vote for Rubbin' Butts. If they have the smoked pastrami that day....get it! Smoked Brisket is also my fave.

01-19-2021, 05:10 PM	#17
Winilyme Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Ice in = CT / Ice out = Winnipesaukee Posts: 485 Thanks: 132 Thanked 290 Times in 155 Posts	Great place Very nice place...atmosphere is comfortable/friendly and the food is innovative and fresh. It isn't the cheapest place on the planet but I'll gladly pay a bit extra for the original experience they offer. Also, a game changer for us is that they offer numerous vegetarian options; a requirement for my wife.

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08-05-2020, 02:50 PM	#3
gus62 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 82 Thanks: 1 Thanked 70 Times in 18 Posts	Rubbin Butts BBQ

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jbolty Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 663 Thanks: 320 Thanked 251 Times in 150 Posts	you can get fresh made sandwiches and a few other things at Heaths store

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08-05-2020, 03:19 PM	#5
hd333 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 143 Thanks: 16 Thanked 48 Times in 29 Posts	I have heard great things about the sandwiches at Gusto, directly across from the docks next to Rubbin Butts. Red Hill Dairy for fried food. Canoe for nice sit down meal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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08-05-2020, 06:13 PM	#7
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,092 Thanks: 64 Thanked 744 Times in 478 Posts	I second the motion for Rubbin Butts BBQ!

08-05-2020, 06:35 PM	#8
jeffk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 205 Thanked 432 Times in 249 Posts	Osteria Poggio also. Make sure you call first to check hours and "rules". Possibly reservations in some places where space is at a premium.

08-06-2020, 08:42 AM	#10
baygo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 696 Thanks: 187 Thanked 531 Times in 227 Posts	Since take out, back to the boat, is an option I would go with Gusto. Some of the other options are good but you are paying for ambiance.

08-06-2020, 09:29 AM	#11
Doobs41378 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 510 Thanks: 234 Thanked 88 Times in 73 Posts	I believe Red Hill Dari is cash only so if going there be prepared for that.

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08-06-2020, 04:29 PM	#13
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,212 Thanks: 1,167 Thanked 2,048 Times in 1,271 Posts	Just came to say that I've been to Rubbin' Butts thrice this summer, and it's been meh every time. Ribs aren't meaty, skimpy on the brisket... I'm not sure if I've been spoiled, but I'm not overly impressed. At least, not enough to be, like, "totes check out Rubbin' Butts" and stuff. Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

01-18-2021, 10:33 PM	#14
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 216 Thanks: 227 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	We were very pleasantly surprised by Gusto. The whole place seemed authentic, even though I've never been to Italy! The staff was pleasant and knowledgable, prices were reasonable, and the food was excellent. We were there in August and hope they are still doing well.

01-19-2021, 04:56 PM	#16
Blyblvrd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Londonderry & Moultonborough Posts: 154 Thanks: 86 Thanked 26 Times in 20 Posts	Tables and take-out. Food is outstanding as is Elena and Nick the owners. They make an amazing Italian breakfast sandwich too. Sent from my iPad using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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01-19-2021, 05:11 PM	#18
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 216 Thanks: 227 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	It's almost supper time and I'm hungry but when you mentioned Gusto's breakfast sandwiches it made me hungrier. I had forgotten that's what I had and it was deelish.

01-20-2021, 10:28 AM	#20
Janet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 470 Thanks: 233 Thanked 134 Times in 91 Posts	Center Harbor Diner I'm surprised nobody has mention the Center Harbor Diner. Just a short walk from the town docks. Great breakfast and nice people. Red Hill Dari for their clam roll. Yum!

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