Restaurant at Church Landing

jeffk · 11-09-2005, 01:04 AM

I attended a wedding in September. We had the rehersal dinner downstairs at Canoe. There were over 40 of us and we had a great time. We had the downstairs bar to ourselves and a choice of several of selections from the regular Canoe menu.

The wedding and dinner was at Church Landing. Over a 100 at the wedding and we had a good time there as well. The only complaint was that the pork dish was served cold. When I asked, I was told it was intentional, it was chilled pork. I enjoy a wide range of foods and preparation but cold pork was a surprise. If I had known I would have selected something else. This could easily have been a SNAFU by the wedding couple (invitations didn't indicate COLD pork) but usually wedding meals are pretty mainstream to appeal to a majority of people.

As to views and space to enjoy yourselves I don't see how Church Landing can be beat. There is lots of wandering around space, you're on a beautiful point and the boardwalk along the docks is very nice.

The Big Kahuna · 11-24-2005, 09:56 AM

I have been there several times. The food has always been great along with the service. The place they fall down is wait times. They tell you one thing and it is always a lot longer. We called ahead with the party of 8, were told they could seat within the hour. We there in 45 minutes, the hostest told us it would be another hour. They have done this to us at least 2-3 times. I do not appreciate that game, just tell us how long so we can plan accordingly. Its not like once you get there you get into that tiny bar or seating area. Next time it happens, I am done with that place.

Lake Lady 6 · 11-25-2005, 07:51 PM

It was the best! There were eleven family members for early Thanksgiving dinner at the Lake House Grille. We arrived a bit early (allowed time for driving in the snow) and lounged in the many areas of the hotel with fireplaces and cozy nooks with chairs, even checker boards set up. We were among the early diners and the service was excellent - two wonderful waitresses, Cindy & Marcie. A variety of dinners among the group, salmon, turkey, lamb, prime rib & duck - all were great. Some of us even had dessert including my 92 year old dad.
The snow was falling when we arrived and the lake was not visible and before we left the sun came out and it was a spectacular sight.
The only complaint was from a couple of grandkids who said "how come you didn't tell us to bring our bathing suits - they have a pool here". Guess next time they want to book a room!
Hope everyone on the forum had a wonderful family holiday.

rrr · 11-28-2005, 12:57 PM

Big Kahuna- same thing happened to us. I called ahead and was told an hour, got there 45 minutes later and was told an hour. Ended up being seated about two hours after we arrived. Loved the atmosphere, the food looked great - unfortunately I was way past hungry.

speed · 01-26-2006, 02:16 PM

The chairs in this resturant are ridiculous. Very uncomfortable. I can understand trying to create a certain atmosphere but they could have done better with the comfort. Does not make me want to eat there. BTW, the food is not that good also. Been there many times and usually go out to eat.

camp guy · 07-08-2006, 07:47 PM

It has been several months since this restaurant appeared on this site. My wife and I have had two very fine experiences at this restaurant. Both times the food was delicious. We went for the Easter Sunday buffet and it was just wonderful. We went just a couple of weeks ago and had an equally fine time. There is some construction/renovation going on, and, if there is a wedding, well, you just have to roll with the punchess and enjoy everything. I strongly support going there. (I would have said 'recommend', but I can't spell that word.)

11-09-2005, 01:04 AM	#1
jeffk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,172 Thanks: 205 Thanked 437 Times in 253 Posts	Canoe for Rehersal Dinner, Church Landing for Wedding I attended a wedding in September. We had the rehersal dinner downstairs at Canoe. There were over 40 of us and we had a great time. We had the downstairs bar to ourselves and a choice of several of selections from the regular Canoe menu. The wedding and dinner was at Church Landing. Over a 100 at the wedding and we had a good time there as well. The only complaint was that the pork dish was served cold. When I asked, I was told it was intentional, it was chilled pork. I enjoy a wide range of foods and preparation but cold pork was a surprise. If I had known I would have selected something else. This could easily have been a SNAFU by the wedding couple (invitations didn't indicate COLD pork) but usually wedding meals are pretty mainstream to appeal to a majority of people. As to views and space to enjoy yourselves I don't see how Church Landing can be beat. There is lots of wandering around space, you're on a beautiful point and the boardwalk along the docks is very nice.

11-24-2005, 09:56 AM	#2
The Big Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gilford Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hit or miss I have been there several times. The food has always been great along with the service. The place they fall down is wait times. They tell you one thing and it is always a lot longer. We called ahead with the party of 8, were told they could seat within the hour. We there in 45 minutes, the hostest told us it would be another hour. They have done this to us at least 2-3 times. I do not appreciate that game, just tell us how long so we can plan accordingly. Its not like once you get there you get into that tiny bar or seating area. Next time it happens, I am done with that place.

11-25-2005, 07:51 PM	#3
Lake Lady 6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanksgiving at the Lake House Grille It was the best! There were eleven family members for early Thanksgiving dinner at the Lake House Grille. We arrived a bit early (allowed time for driving in the snow) and lounged in the many areas of the hotel with fireplaces and cozy nooks with chairs, even checker boards set up. We were among the early diners and the service was excellent - two wonderful waitresses, Cindy & Marcie. A variety of dinners among the group, salmon, turkey, lamb, prime rib & duck - all were great. Some of us even had dessert including my 92 year old dad. The snow was falling when we arrived and the lake was not visible and before we left the sun came out and it was a spectacular sight. The only complaint was from a couple of grandkids who said "how come you didn't tell us to bring our bathing suits - they have a pool here". Guess next time they want to book a room! Hope everyone on the forum had a wonderful family holiday.

11-28-2005, 12:57 PM	#4
rrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Harbor Posts: 214 Thanks: 75 Thanked 37 Times in 14 Posts	The Wait Big Kahuna- same thing happened to us. I called ahead and was told an hour, got there 45 minutes later and was told an hour. Ended up being seated about two hours after we arrived. Loved the atmosphere, the food looked great - unfortunately I was way past hungry.

07-08-2006, 07:47 PM	#6
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	Restaurant at Church Landing It has been several months since this restaurant appeared on this site. My wife and I have had two very fine experiences at this restaurant. Both times the food was delicious. We went for the Easter Sunday buffet and it was just wonderful. We went just a couple of weeks ago and had an equally fine time. There is some construction/renovation going on, and, if there is a wedding, well, you just have to roll with the punchess and enjoy everything. I strongly support going there. (I would have said 'recommend', but I can't spell that word.)

01-26-2006, 02:16 PM	#5
speed Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The chairs in this resturant are ridiculous. Very uncomfortable. I can understand trying to create a certain atmosphere but they could have done better with the comfort. Does not make me want to eat there. BTW, the food is not that good also. Been there many times and usually go out to eat.