2013 favorite restaurants northern part of the lake

Lakesrider · 12-21-2012, 12:31 PM

It should have read.....From this list....If you put every place on the list it would be pages long......

VK...for me. Always good food.

camp guy · 12-21-2012, 04:23 PM

I have a question...what criteria do YOU use in determining your favorite restaurant?

Personally, my first impression with respect to cleanliness makes a big impact on me, and this includes walking up to the entrance door, the coat room area, and restrooms. Nothing, absolutely nothing, turns me off more quickly than having to navigate through a group of smokers standing outside a restaurant. This is a real deal breaker for me.

Secondly, a pleasant greeter who seems to be glad we are there, followed by an equally pleasant server who makes us feel comfortable.

After these two, any number of issues can come into play - atmosphere, noise level, waiting times. etc.

So, what does it for you, or, doesn't do it for you?

Happy Gourmand · 12-22-2012, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by camp guy

I have a question...what criteria do YOU use in determining your favorite restaurant?

Personally, my first impression with respect to cleanliness makes a big impact on me, and this includes walking up to the entrance door, the coat room area, and restrooms. Nothing, absolutely nothing, turns me off more quickly than having to navigate through a group of smokers standing outside a restaurant. This is a real deal breaker for me.

Secondly, a pleasant greeter who seems to be glad we are there, followed by an equally pleasant server who makes us feel comfortable.

After these two, any number of issues can come into play - atmosphere, noise level, waiting times. etc.

So, what does it for you, or, doesn't do it for you?

A great meal usually works for me. I can overlook a lot of other stuff if the actual meal meets or beats expectations.

BroadHopper · 12-22-2012, 08:48 AM

Many new restuarants are super when they open, then falls on their knees. So, if a reatuarant give consistence good service and food, they make my list. Any good establishment can have a bad day.

Any establishment that can own up to their mistake(s) and honor it is the key to customer satisfaction. The days of 'forgetaboutit' are long gone.

View Poll Results: favorite restaurant northern part of the lake
Woodshed	417	19.76%
Canoe	238	11.28%
Village Kitchen	221	10.47%
Lemon Grass	70	3.32%
Bob House	73	3.46%
Corner House	130	6.16%
Kevin's	103	4.88%
Wolfeboro Inn	380	18.01%
The Restaurant	67	3.18%
Lavinia's	411	19.48%
Voters: 2110. You may not vote on this poll

12-21-2012, 04:23 PM	#2
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,183 Thanks: 301 Thanked 525 Times in 293 Posts	2013 Favorite restaurants I have a question...what criteria do YOU use in determining your favorite restaurant? Personally, my first impression with respect to cleanliness makes a big impact on me, and this includes walking up to the entrance door, the coat room area, and restrooms. Nothing, absolutely nothing, turns me off more quickly than having to navigate through a group of smokers standing outside a restaurant. This is a real deal breaker for me. Secondly, a pleasant greeter who seems to be glad we are there, followed by an equally pleasant server who makes us feel comfortable. After these two, any number of issues can come into play - atmosphere, noise level, waiting times. etc. So, what does it for you, or, doesn't do it for you?

12-22-2012, 08:48 AM	#4
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,576 Thanks: 3,214 Thanked 1,103 Times in 794 Posts	Consistency is my key. Many new restuarants are super when they open, then falls on their knees. So, if a reatuarant give consistence good service and food, they make my list. Any good establishment can have a bad day. Any establishment that can own up to their mistake(s) and honor it is the key to customer satisfaction. The days of 'forgetaboutit' are long gone. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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12-21-2012, 12:31 PM	#1
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	It should have read.....From this list....If you put every place on the list it would be pages long...... VK...for me. Always good food.

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