Harts Turkey Farm Runs out of Turkey

happyonlittlebear · 07-20-2018, 07:13 PM

9 of us went for turkey dinner at Harts at 6pm for our parents anniversary. we made a reservation since there was a lot of us and we really wanted turkey dinners. they sat us at our table, we ordered drinks and were ready to order our meals. the waitress said they were out of turkey and we all went crazy!!!! what turkey farm runs out of turkey? they told us they have chicken and if they put gravy on it you cant tell the difference... are you kidding me! bleep that! we left and went to town docks and had ourselves a nice dinner and ice cream

swnoel · 07-20-2018, 07:21 PM

LOL... did you end up at McDonalds for chicken nuggets? ;-)

Hillcountry · 07-20-2018, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by happyonlittlebear

9 of us went for turkey dinner at Harts at 6pm for our parents anniversary. we made a reservation since there was a lot of us and we really wanted turkey dinners. they sat us at our table, we ordered drinks and were ready to order our meals. the waitress said they were out of turkey and we all went crazy!!!! what turkey farm runs out of turkey? they told us they have chicken and if they put gravy on it you cant tell the difference... are you kidding me! bleep that! we left and went to town docks and had ourselves a nice dinner and ice cream

Wow! That’s too much! And I thought Pops clam shack running out of clams was bad...shame on Hart’s...

GBGX2 · 07-20-2018, 07:38 PM

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Wow! That’s too much! And I thought Pops clam shack running out of clams was bad...shame on Hart’s...

For the love of everything sacred, I am begging you to stop with Pop’s “running out” !

kawishiwi · 07-20-2018, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by happyonlittlebear

9 of us went for turkey dinner at Harts at 6pm for our parents anniversary. we made a reservation since there was a lot of us and we really wanted turkey dinners. they sat us at our table, we ordered drinks and were ready to order our meals. the waitress said they were out of turkey and we all went crazy!!!! what turkey farm runs out of turkey? they told us they have chicken and if they put gravy on it you cant tell the difference... are you kidding me! bleep that! we left and went to town docks and had ourselves a nice dinner and ice cream

...you were lucky they were out of turkey & that you left. They charge a LOT of money for a really poor plate of turkey.

thinkxingu · 07-20-2018, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kawishiwi

...you were lucky they were out of turkey & that you left. They charge a LOT of money for a really poor plate of turkey.

Yup. The food's not great, but at least it's expensive.

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Doobs41378 · 07-20-2018, 08:21 PM

We went there for breakfast buffet one morning. Hands down the worst breakfast in my life.

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Hillcountry · 07-20-2018, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GBGX2

For the love of everything sacred, I am begging you to stop with Pop’s “running out” !

Geeze...c’mon man...it happened! Not my fault! I’m entitled to my opinion just like everyone else here. Give your bitching about my post a rest.

Irish mist · 07-20-2018, 08:52 PM

The place is a shadow of itself & has been for a long time.

FlyingScot · 07-20-2018, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kawishiwi

...you were lucky they were out of turkey & that you left. They charge a LOT of money for a really poor plate of turkey.

Wait! I LOVE Harts's, and it's not expensive. OK, maybe it's the nostalgia, or maybe it's the Ritz crackers and carrot slaw, or maybe it's the G&Ts talking...

But in any event, it's like $20 for Thanksgiving every day of the year, and just $3 more for a salad. I'm not aware of any full service restaurant that is less $.

If I wasn't ROFL at your signature as I type, I might really be upset

JEEPONLY · 07-20-2018, 09:06 PM

Drove by Hart's this morning, maybe nine o'clock or so. HUGE pool water tractor trailer turned over on its side. Coming from Rt. 104, it looked like the truck was trying to make a "too fast" turn into the parking lot- must have been trying to avoid something.

Didn't look like it hit the building, but didn't seem more than a few feet way, either.

Biggd · 07-20-2018, 09:13 PM

I guess the turkeys didn't make it.😀

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joey2665 · 07-21-2018, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JEEPONLY

Drove by Hart's this morning, maybe nine o'clock or so. HUGE pool water tractor trailer turned over on its side. Coming from Rt. 104, it looked like the truck was trying to make a "too fast" turn into the parking lot- must have been trying to avoid something.

Didn't look like it hit the building, but didn't seem more than a few feet way, either.

There is another thread on the roll over. Apparently the drivers brakes failed and made a last minute decision to turn into Hart’s parking lot and turned over.

No excuse for running out of Turkey though.

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rick35 · 07-21-2018, 07:47 AM

Sounds a little strange that they run out of turkey and have a truck accident the same day. Maybe there’s a connection? Was there a fuel spill that somehow leaked into their refrigerator making the turkey inedible? Or some of the water? Again, very strange.

Bigstan · 07-21-2018, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyingScot

Wait! I LOVE Harts's, and it's not expensive. OK, maybe it's the nostalgia, or maybe it's the Ritz crackers and carrot slaw, or maybe it's the G&Ts talking...

But in any event, it's like $20 for Thanksgiving every day of the year, and just $3 more for a salad. I'm not aware of any full service restaurant that is less $.

If I wasn't ROFL at your signature as I type, I might really be upset

Georges, VK, and Union diner are all better quality, serving sizes, and start at half the cost. I would call all three real restaurants.

Harts was never a value but at least there was a level of quality. We stopped going years ago after decades, haven't heard one reason to make me think it's improved.

garysanfran · 07-21-2018, 06:20 PM

Had the turkey plate. It was just OK. Brought the leftovers home and threw them away after a few days in the fridge. Mediocre at best.

Hillcountry · 07-21-2018, 06:49 PM

Somehow, when I cook and slice my own turkey at home (only on Thanksgiving BTW) it presents much differently on the serving platter than what you get at Hart’s. Don’t know what they do differently...maybe it’s the “volume” thing again.
I have eaten there twice in the last 5 years and like most say, it’s okay but not great. However, I’m not a fussy guy when it comes to most restaurant food except for steak any prime rib which I would not order at Hart’s.
Perhaps it’s time for them to throw in the napkin...
As an aside, we had last Thanksgiving at The Homestead and it was more like a home cooked meal as far as the turkey presented and tasted.

bruinsfan · 07-22-2018, 11:27 AM

I know the forecast numbers for summer tourism in NH are supposed to be record breaking this year; perhaps these establishments are using last years numbers to stock their inventory?

It's unacceptable to run out of turkey at a turkey restaurant.

kauriel · 07-22-2018, 08:54 PM

Perhaps having a truck drive into their building that morning interrupted their ability to prepare for the day - either by not being allowed into the building to start food on time or not being able to receive deliveries while there was a tanker rolled over against the building? It seems rather coincidental that they ran out on same day their building was damaged. Much better to go in winter though when they have Friday night buffet!

dpg · 07-23-2018, 06:02 AM

Poster didn't mention that Harts said anything about the truck incident. You would think if that was the reason they would be sharing that with people (or at least use it as their excuse!!)

thinkxingu · 07-23-2018, 08:24 AM

^ This. It doesn't sound like there was any reason given, which isn't cool. A quick, "I'm terribly sorry, but we (insert reason why turkey restaurant would run out of turkey here)" would have been nice.

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garysanfran · 07-23-2018, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kauriel

Perhaps having a truck drive into their building that morning interrupted their ability to prepare for the day - either by not being allowed into the building to start food on time or not being able to receive deliveries while there was a tanker rolled over against the building? It seems rather coincidental that they ran out on same day their building was damaged. Much better to go in winter though when they have Friday night buffet!

Was the building damaged? I doubt there is a connection to the accident.

joey2665 · 07-23-2018, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by garysanfran

Was the building damaged? I doubt there is a connection to the accident.

According to the article, video and photos there was no building damage.

ApS · 07-23-2018, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kawishiwi

...you were lucky they were out of turkey & that you left. They charge a LOT of money for a really poor plate of turkey.
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FlyingScot · 07-23-2018, 09:22 AM

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Why beat up on one of our website's advertisers two years in a row?
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As a Hart's Lover, I will update my post from a year ago when I raised a nut allergy concern. Happily, they now do have a kitchen and wait staff that has been trained in allergies, so now my entire family can enjoy. As with any allergy/restaurant, just inform your server as you order.

Biggd · 07-23-2018, 09:33 AM

I was at the Tavern this past winter, first time in many years, and had the buffet. I thought the food was very good but it wasn't cheap. At my age I find that I can't eat that much food anymore to justify eating off the buffet.

Phantom · 07-23-2018, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

I was at the Tavern this past winter, first time in many years, and had the buffet. I thought the food was very good but it wasn't cheap. At my age I find that I can't eat that much food anymore to justify eating off the buffet.

I totally agree ….. the Winter Buffet ( which I hope they will do again this year) is very good (not superb)…………a wide variety which you hope for in a buffet, including fish dishes and the Prime rib is always hand cut with numerous alternatives & sides to choose from.

If I recall ( I may be wrong) it was about $35/pp-- but considering the choices and unlimited trips -- not a bad Deal at all..

Like Biggd - now that I am older I do not eat as much -- but the buffet allows me to get "what I want" in the portion sizes (larger cut of prime) that I want and lesser amounts of the sides.

Overall, I would give it a B+

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kawishiwi · 07-23-2018, 05:37 PM

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Why beat up on one of our website's advertisers two years in a row?
https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums...ad.php?t=22173

I am not beating up on any body. I related my experience of paying way too much for way too little quality.

dpg · 07-24-2018, 06:02 AM

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We went there for breakfast buffet one morning. Hands down the worst breakfast in my life.

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Well I get breakfast is a fairly simple task but going to Harts for breakfast is like going to a BBQ joint for the spaghetti special...

joey2665 · 07-24-2018, 06:10 AM

I have not eaten at the restaurant in years but they do cater the food at Akwa Vista and the food is pretty good

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Billy Bob · 07-24-2018, 12:27 PM

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I have not eaten at the restaurant in years but they do cater the food at Akwa Vista and the food is pretty good

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So you have not eaten here in YEARS but based on a contract they have with another establishment you are recommending it. How about you go spend your money and then give a real assessment

FlyingScot · 07-24-2018, 12:40 PM

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So you have not eaten here in YEARS but based on a contract they have with another establishment you are recommending it. How about you go spend your money and then give a real assessment

Kinda nasty, and definitely unwarranted. Joey opined on the food, which he has eaten more recently

joey2665 · 07-24-2018, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Bob

So you have not eaten here in YEARS but based on a contract they have with another establishment you are recommending it. How about you go spend your money and then give a real assessment

Maybe you should have read my post more carefully. I have eaten at Akwa Vista which Hart's caters and the food is good. I said I had not eaten at their restaurant in YEARS and DID NOT offer an opinion on the restaurant food nor did I recommend it

Next time comprehend what your reading before comment on a post.

Outdoorsman · 07-24-2018, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dpg

Well I get breakfast is a fairly simple task but going to Harts for breakfast is like going to a BBQ joint for the spaghetti special...

I mentioned something similar in another post... it's like going to a pizza joint and ordering a seafood dinner.

Hillcountry · 07-24-2018, 05:04 PM

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I mentioned something similar in another post... it's like going to a pizza joint and ordering a seafood dinner.

Not a great remark as Some pizza joints make great seafood.

Outdoorsman · 07-24-2018, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hillcountry

Not a great remark as Some pizza joints make great seafood.

To each their own....

gillygirl · 07-25-2018, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by joey2665

Maybe you should have read my post more carefully. I have eaten at Akwa Vista which Hart's caters and the food is good. I said I had not eaten at their restaurant in YEARS and DID NOT offer an opinion on the restaurant food nor did I recommend it

Next time comprehend what your reading before comment on a post.

Reading comprehension...like common courtesy and common sense, the percentage of people capable of it is quickly declining.

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Biggd · 07-25-2018, 10:11 AM

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Reading comprehension...like common courtesy and common sense, the percentage of people capable of it is quickly declining.

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Add humility to that! There was a time when being humble was respected. Going forward I wouldn't be surprised to see the word removed from the English language.

07-20-2018, 07:13 PM	#1
happyonlittlebear Junior Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 2 Posts	Harts Turkey Farm Runs out of Turkey 9 of us went for turkey dinner at Harts at 6pm for our parents anniversary. we made a reservation since there was a lot of us and we really wanted turkey dinners. they sat us at our table, we ordered drinks and were ready to order our meals. the waitress said they were out of turkey and we all went crazy!!!! what turkey farm runs out of turkey? they told us they have chicken and if they put gravy on it you cant tell the difference... are you kidding me! bleep that! we left and went to town docks and had ourselves a nice dinner and ice cream

07-21-2018, 06:20 PM	#16
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,564 Thanks: 661 Thanked 670 Times in 344 Posts	Went a couple weeks ago.... Had the turkey plate. It was just OK. Brought the leftovers home and threw them away after a few days in the fridge. Mediocre at best. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

07-20-2018, 07:21 PM	#2
swnoel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 529 Thanks: 83 Thanked 194 Times in 118 Posts	LOL... did you end up at McDonalds for chicken nuggets? ;-)

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07-20-2018, 08:21 PM	#7
Doobs41378 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 510 Thanks: 234 Thanked 88 Times in 73 Posts	We went there for breakfast buffet one morning. Hands down the worst breakfast in my life. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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Irish mist Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 683 Thanks: 127 Thanked 85 Times in 49 Posts	The place is a shadow of itself & has been for a long time.

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07-20-2018, 09:06 PM	#11
JEEPONLY Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 701 Thanks: 360 Thanked 179 Times in 141 Posts	Drove by Hart's this morning, maybe nine o'clock or so. HUGE pool water tractor trailer turned over on its side. Coming from Rt. 104, it looked like the truck was trying to make a "too fast" turn into the parking lot- must have been trying to avoid something. Didn't look like it hit the building, but didn't seem more than a few feet way, either.

07-20-2018, 09:13 PM	#12
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,094 Thanks: 2,210 Thanked 1,187 Times in 754 Posts	I guess the turkeys didn't make it.😀 Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

07-21-2018, 07:47 AM	#14
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 807 Thanks: 58 Thanked 203 Times in 130 Posts	Sounds a little strange that they run out of turkey and have a truck accident the same day. Maybe there’s a connection? Was there a fuel spill that somehow leaked into their refrigerator making the turkey inedible? Or some of the water? Again, very strange.

07-21-2018, 06:49 PM	#17
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	Somehow, when I cook and slice my own turkey at home (only on Thanksgiving BTW) it presents much differently on the serving platter than what you get at Hart’s. Don’t know what they do differently...maybe it’s the “volume” thing again. I have eaten there twice in the last 5 years and like most say, it’s okay but not great. However, I’m not a fussy guy when it comes to most restaurant food except for steak any prime rib which I would not order at Hart’s. Perhaps it’s time for them to throw in the napkin... As an aside, we had last Thanksgiving at The Homestead and it was more like a home cooked meal as far as the turkey presented and tasted.

07-22-2018, 11:27 AM	#18
bruinsfan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NH Posts: 147 Thanks: 88 Thanked 73 Times in 34 Posts	I know the forecast numbers for summer tourism in NH are supposed to be record breaking this year; perhaps these establishments are using last years numbers to stock their inventory? It's unacceptable to run out of turkey at a turkey restaurant.

07-22-2018, 08:54 PM	#19
kauriel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Laconia, N. MA Posts: 290 Thanks: 119 Thanked 62 Times in 44 Posts	Perhaps having a truck drive into their building that morning interrupted their ability to prepare for the day - either by not being allowed into the building to start food on time or not being able to receive deliveries while there was a tanker rolled over against the building? It seems rather coincidental that they ran out on same day their building was damaged. Much better to go in winter though when they have Friday night buffet!

07-23-2018, 06:02 AM	#20
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,591 Thanks: 150 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Poster didn't mention that Harts said anything about the truck incident. You would think if that was the reason they would be sharing that with people (or at least use it as their excuse!!)

07-23-2018, 08:24 AM	#21
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,221 Thanks: 1,170 Thanked 2,054 Times in 1,275 Posts	^ This. It doesn't sound like there was any reason given, which isn't cool. A quick, "I'm terribly sorry, but we (insert reason why turkey restaurant would run out of turkey here)" would have been nice. Sent from my Moto G (5S) Plus using Tapatalk

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Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,094 Thanks: 2,210 Thanked 1,187 Times in 754 Posts	I was at the Tavern this past winter, first time in many years, and had the buffet. I thought the food was very good but it wasn't cheap. At my age I find that I can't eat that much food anymore to justify eating off the buffet.

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