Any comments on Cider Press

GM doc · 07-13-2012, 09:26 PM

I went to the Cider Press a few weeks ago, Food was ok nothing to write home about. I was just asking because it seems like a nice BUT very dark resturant. And I left, still hungry.

upthesaukee · 07-14-2012, 08:20 AM

We like the Cider Press and have been going there since the mid 80's. The menu has essentially remained the same, except for price changes, over all the years.

Reason for this is the wife is a waitress, and the husband is the only cook in the kitchen. He is understandably comfortable with the menu and what it takes to get the food out. I like the Steak Au Poivre, the Filet Mignon, the Seafood casserole, and the Lobster Bisque. Carrot cake for dessert. Never went home stuffed, but can't remember being hungry when I left, making me thing about going to McD's on the way home.

(Did that once after a $160 meal at a "gourmet restaurant" years ago

) Other items were good, but these are my favorites.

Interior decor hasn't changed much if any in those years. We personally have no problem with it. I would much rather be in their setting than in a brightly lit restaurant where the lighting almost makes you feel like you are spot lit.

Can I recommend it? Yes.

And my understanding is that this is going to be their last year. Now that all kids are out of school, they are ready to retire. Good luck, Denise and Bob.

Denise · 10-14-2012, 09:24 PM

May 3rd began our 31 st year. This year new web page, a little landscaping, and a NEW menu. This year is not our last year & we don't see retirement in the immediate future ...closing for the winter suits us just fine for another year or two. I'd like to address not getting enough to eat...for heaven sakes when seated cheese & crackers on the table, all entrees include a nice fresh cold garden salad with warm bread, choice of starch, vegetable du jour with the entree, all included in the entree price which range between $17 and 24. Can't say that for alot of restaurants where you pay another $6 bucks for a salad~for your buck I think we're a good value.

mcdude · 10-15-2012, 06:29 AM

Here is their WEBSITE

...and here are some PHOTOS

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and they are on FACEBOOK

secondcurve · 10-15-2012, 10:08 AM

I've always thought about stopping but never have. It looks inviting. I'm going to make it a point to get there next year!

Knomad · 10-15-2012, 03:56 PM

We went there Friday night with another couple and had a very good experience. I'd rate both the food and service a B+. I thought the prices were reasonable. I would recommend it to anyone.

nightrider · 10-15-2012, 07:48 PM

Mrs. Nightrider and I have frequented the Cider Press many times. Never been disappointed. Always plenty to eat.

old coot · 10-25-2012, 10:20 PM

The Cider Press is a great restaurant run by a hard working couple.

jack1706 · 10-26-2012, 02:03 PM

We stopped in one Saturday and had a great meal... 4 of us
we all had lots to eat and it was very good... wine was good and the atmosphere was very warm and inviting... good service too.
Love the rustic feel

Greene's Basin Girl · 10-27-2012, 12:27 AM

Where is the Cider Press?

Lakepilot · 10-27-2012, 06:49 AM

In Wolfeboro, just south of Weston Auto Body on the left. That's on the smaller road to Middleton.

Lakesrider · 10-30-2012, 11:16 AM

I went a few years ago and stood there at the door. No one acknowledged us. Just like at the Back Bay. It seems they close at 8pm and we walked in at 5 past 8. It would have been nice if one of the waitresses that walked by would have told us......Been back though, last year with some friends from Wolfeboro and it was OK. Have not been back. Too many other places to dine.

KBoater · 10-30-2012, 05:23 PM

The Cidar Press is one of the secret places in Wolfeboro. The food is excellent and consistant. The baked stuffed Halabut is a speciality.They changed the Menu this year and took off the lamb chop. That is a major lose. The atmosphere is homely New England. I often take out of town friends there.

Merrymeeting · 11-09-2012, 05:51 PM

FYI only. I drove by this morning and the partitions for the parking area had been removed. This is usually an indication that they have closed for the season.

Merrymeeting · 04-28-2013, 09:07 AM

The "See you in the Spring" sign is down, and there is a sparkling new restaurant sign out front. Does anyone know if they are open for the season?

upthesaukee · 04-28-2013, 05:57 PM

From their Facebook page:

We're back!!!!!! Opening night Thursday April 25th. Spring Hours will be Wednesday through Sunday ~ closed Mondays and Tuesdays until Memorial Day weekend and then we'll move to our 6 night schedule open every night but Monday.

Merrymeeting · 04-28-2013, 07:24 PM

Thanks Upthesaukee. They should also update their main webpage. I had checked that before posting but there was no indication there...

http://www.theciderpress.net/

07-13-2012, 09:26 PM	#1
GM doc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 76 Thanks: 1 Thanked 23 Times in 9 Posts	Any comments on Cider Press I went to the Cider Press a few weeks ago, Food was ok nothing to write home about. I was just asking because it seems like a nice BUT very dark resturant. And I left, still hungry.

07-14-2012, 08:20 AM	#2
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,397 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	good...but... We like the Cider Press and have been going there since the mid 80's. The menu has essentially remained the same, except for price changes, over all the years. Reason for this is the wife is a waitress, and the husband is the only cook in the kitchen. He is understandably comfortable with the menu and what it takes to get the food out. I like the Steak Au Poivre, the Filet Mignon, the Seafood casserole, and the Lobster Bisque. Carrot cake for dessert. Never went home stuffed, but can't remember being hungry when I left, making me thing about going to McD's on the way home. (Did that once after a $160 meal at a "gourmet restaurant" years ago ) Other items were good, but these are my favorites. Interior decor hasn't changed much if any in those years. We personally have no problem with it. I would much rather be in their setting than in a brightly lit restaurant where the lighting almost makes you feel like you are spot lit. Can I recommend it? Yes. And my understanding is that this is going to be their last year. Now that all kids are out of school, they are ready to retire. Good luck, Denise and Bob. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

10-15-2012, 06:29 AM	#4
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,359 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,041 Times in 489 Posts	I've always enjoyed the Cider Press Here is their WEBSITE ...and here are some PHOTOS - and they are on FACEBOOK

10-15-2012, 10:08 AM	#5
secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,084 Thanks: 1,267 Thanked 557 Times in 286 Posts	Thanks McDude I've always thought about stopping but never have. It looks inviting. I'm going to make it a point to get there next year!

10-15-2012, 07:48 PM	#7
nightrider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: winter harbor Posts: 199 Thanks: 4 Thanked 33 Times in 18 Posts	Cider Press Mrs. Nightrider and I have frequented the Cider Press many times. Never been disappointed. Always plenty to eat.

10-14-2012, 09:24 PM	#3
Denise Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	May 3rd began our 31 st year. This year new web page, a little landscaping, and a NEW menu. This year is not our last year & we don't see retirement in the immediate future ...closing for the winter suits us just fine for another year or two. I'd like to address not getting enough to eat...for heaven sakes when seated cheese & crackers on the table, all entrees include a nice fresh cold garden salad with warm bread, choice of starch, vegetable du jour with the entree, all included in the entree price which range between $17 and 24. Can't say that for alot of restaurants where you pay another $6 bucks for a salad~for your buck I think we're a good value.

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10-15-2012, 03:56 PM	#6
Knomad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 19 Posts	We went there Friday night with another couple and had a very good experience. I'd rate both the food and service a B+. I thought the prices were reasonable. I would recommend it to anyone.

10-25-2012, 10:20 PM	#8
old coot Deceased Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 97 Thanks: 51 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts	The Cider Press is a great restaurant run by a hard working couple.

10-26-2012, 02:03 PM	#9
jack1706 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft.Laud.,Fl & Winter Harbor Posts: 150 Thanks: 40 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts	very cozy and warm We stopped in one Saturday and had a great meal... 4 of us we all had lots to eat and it was very good... wine was good and the atmosphere was very warm and inviting... good service too. Love the rustic feel

10-27-2012, 12:27 AM	#10
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	Where is the Cider Press?

10-27-2012, 06:49 AM	#11
Lakepilot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 446 Thanks: 70 Thanked 57 Times in 40 Posts	In Wolfeboro, just south of Weston Auto Body on the left. That's on the smaller road to Middleton.

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10-30-2012, 11:16 AM	#12
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	I went a few years ago and stood there at the door. No one acknowledged us. Just like at the Back Bay. It seems they close at 8pm and we walked in at 5 past 8. It would have been nice if one of the waitresses that walked by would have told us......Been back though, last year with some friends from Wolfeboro and it was OK. Have not been back. Too many other places to dine.

10-30-2012, 05:23 PM	#13
KBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 521 Thanks: 10 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts	Cidar Press The Cidar Press is one of the secret places in Wolfeboro. The food is excellent and consistant. The baked stuffed Halabut is a speciality.They changed the Menu this year and took off the lamb chop. That is a major lose. The atmosphere is homely New England. I often take out of town friends there. __________________ Home Permanently in NH

11-09-2012, 05:51 PM	#14
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,217 Thanks: 299 Thanked 795 Times in 365 Posts	FYI only. I drove by this morning and the partitions for the parking area had been removed. This is usually an indication that they have closed for the season.

04-28-2013, 09:07 AM	#15
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,217 Thanks: 299 Thanked 795 Times in 365 Posts	The "See you in the Spring" sign is down, and there is a sparkling new restaurant sign out front. Does anyone know if they are open for the season?

04-28-2013, 05:57 PM	#16
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,397 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Looks like they are open now... From their Facebook page: We're back!!!!!! Opening night Thursday April 25th. Spring Hours will be Wednesday through Sunday ~ closed Mondays and Tuesdays until Memorial Day weekend and then we'll move to our 6 night schedule open every night but Monday. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

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04-28-2013, 07:24 PM	#17
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,217 Thanks: 299 Thanked 795 Times in 365 Posts	Thanks Upthesaukee. They should also update their main webpage. I had checked that before posting but there was no indication there... http://www.theciderpress.net/

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