Wolfeboro restaurants

Old Chris Craft · 06-01-2004, 05:43 AM

We haven't been to the other side of the lake in a while and were wondering if anyone has suggestions for a good place to have lunch in Wolfeboro?

mcdude · 06-01-2004, 08:10 AM

We have enjoyed many informal lunches in the Wolfeboro Inn Tavern. In nicer weather there is outdoor seating

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murph · 06-01-2004, 09:41 AM

Try the Wolfetrap. Love their lobster roll and steamers!

PHDIII · 06-01-2004, 03:42 PM

Does anyone know the plans for the Old Dockside restaurant that the owners of the Garwood are rumored to have purchased? Will the decor still be the same? Will they still have lobster roll on the menu? My husband has been coming to the Lakes for over 50 years and we now have property on Long Island where we will be building our retirement home in about 4 years. There are some traditions that just shouldn't be changed! Also, when will it open for the season? We arrive on June 20. PHDIII

upthesaukee · 06-01-2004, 09:30 PM

Garwoods has not purchased the "Dockside" restaurant. It is owned by the Town of Wolfeboro, and Garwoods has leased it. I was by it the other day, and the interior is still the same as I remember it from years ago, fairly dark wood booths and tables. Supposed to be good family fare, and I expect they will do well.

As far as other places, certainly Joe Green's is good for lunch, with outdoor seating overlooking the Town docks, and Garwoods does a nice lunch.

camp guy · 06-02-2004, 08:01 PM

The previous posts are alll good places to eat in Wolfeboro. The same owners/operators of the Wolfe Trap now operate the food service at the local Kingswood Golf Club under the name Sand Trap. I have eaten there several times and food I had was very good. If you come to town by boat (or not) you have to have a hot dog from "Hot Dog Bob" at the town waterfront. A lot of people are awaiting the opening of the dockside restaurant under the same management as Garwoods restaurant. Knowing the people as I do, you can be sure it will be clean, clean, neat, and the employees will be friendly, not to mention excellent food. Wolfeboro has many restaurants catering (no pun intended) to a wide range of tastes. You can even get a pretty good (and very reasonable) lunch at the local hospital coffee shop. Enjoy your time here.

Janie · 06-02-2004, 08:12 PM

The best... they have the best beer battered chicken EVER! Other great food, too. Good prices great location and view. The Wolfetrap is great but expensive and the view is only of back bay. The staff at Garwoods is excellent, too.

Old Chris Craft · 06-04-2004, 07:02 AM

Thank you for the great suggestions. We will have to make several trips over this summer to try all of them!

Grant · 06-05-2004, 08:10 AM

Had a great dinner with my brother a few weeks ago at Garwood's. Dinner was great, as was the service. When we take the kids out later in the year, we do Wolfetrap. I like their raw bar.

Also -- try the Franconia Notch beer that they have on tap. If you enjoy a nice hoppy IPA-style ale, it's a winner.

camp guy · 06-05-2004, 09:10 PM

This morning, just before noon, the newly reincarnated Dockside Grille and Diary Bar on the Town docks in Wolfeboro served its first ice cream cone of the season. The food service will be a few more days, but the light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter !! Congratulations !!

mcdude · 09-26-2004, 06:25 PM

Now closed for the winter season since Labor Day.

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Knomad · 09-26-2004, 07:35 PM

We discovered a hidden jewel in Wolfeboro this weekend - Rumba's on Union Street.
This is a small restuarant with only 10 - 12 tables. The menu is short but had a good selection of gourment dishes to meet most people tastes, like Mahi Mahi, rack of lamb, steak, and chicken.
The food was excellent! I'd even dare to compare it to the old Love's Quay. Six of us went there Saturday night and even though they were short staffed the service was excellent. The owner and his wife were friendly and attentive making sure everything was just right.
Because it is small, reservations are required, even for smaller groups.

Very highly recommended.

06-01-2004, 05:43 AM	#1
Old Chris Craft Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wolfeboro restaurants We haven't been to the other side of the lake in a while and were wondering if anyone has suggestions for a good place to have lunch in Wolfeboro?

06-01-2004, 08:10 AM	#2
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,361 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,044 Times in 490 Posts	Wolfe's Tavern We have enjoyed many informal lunches in the Wolfeboro Inn Tavern. In nicer weather there is outdoor seating click here for photos and menu

06-01-2004, 09:41 AM	#3
murph Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westford/Meredith Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Wolfetrap Try the Wolfetrap. Love their lobster roll and steamers!

06-01-2004, 03:42 PM	#4
PHDIII Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Old Dockside Restaurant Does anyone know the plans for the Old Dockside restaurant that the owners of the Garwood are rumored to have purchased? Will the decor still be the same? Will they still have lobster roll on the menu? My husband has been coming to the Lakes for over 50 years and we now have property on Long Island where we will be building our retirement home in about 4 years. There are some traditions that just shouldn't be changed! Also, when will it open for the season? We arrive on June 20. PHDIII

06-02-2004, 08:01 PM	#6
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,135 Thanks: 284 Thanked 480 Times in 271 Posts	Wolfeboro restaurant The previous posts are alll good places to eat in Wolfeboro. The same owners/operators of the Wolfe Trap now operate the food service at the local Kingswood Golf Club under the name Sand Trap. I have eaten there several times and food I had was very good. If you come to town by boat (or not) you have to have a hot dog from "Hot Dog Bob" at the town waterfront. A lot of people are awaiting the opening of the dockside restaurant under the same management as Garwoods restaurant. Knowing the people as I do, you can be sure it will be clean, clean, neat, and the employees will be friendly, not to mention excellent food. Wolfeboro has many restaurants catering (no pun intended) to a wide range of tastes. You can even get a pretty good (and very reasonable) lunch at the local hospital coffee shop. Enjoy your time here.

06-01-2004, 09:30 PM	#5
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,398 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Garwoods has not purchased the "Dockside" restaurant. It is owned by the Town of Wolfeboro, and Garwoods has leased it. I was by it the other day, and the interior is still the same as I remember it from years ago, fairly dark wood booths and tables. Supposed to be good family fare, and I expect they will do well. As far as other places, certainly Joe Green's is good for lunch, with outdoor seating overlooking the Town docks, and Garwoods does a nice lunch.

06-02-2004, 08:12 PM	#7
Janie Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newton - Tuftonboro, NH Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Garwoods... Eat In The Lounge Overlooking The Bay The best... they have the best beer battered chicken EVER! Other great food, too. Good prices great location and view. The Wolfetrap is great but expensive and the view is only of back bay. The staff at Garwoods is excellent, too. __________________ Jane 19 Mile Bay Cow Island Tuftonboro, NH

06-04-2004, 07:02 AM	#8
Old Chris Craft Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you for the great suggestions. We will have to make several trips over this summer to try all of them!

06-05-2004, 08:10 AM	#9
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,485 Thanks: 337 Thanked 212 Times in 116 Posts	Another vote for Garwood's... Had a great dinner with my brother a few weeks ago at Garwood's. Dinner was great, as was the service. When we take the kids out later in the year, we do Wolfetrap. I like their raw bar. Also -- try the Franconia Notch beer that they have on tap. If you enjoy a nice hoppy IPA-style ale, it's a winner.

06-05-2004, 09:10 PM	#10
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,135 Thanks: 284 Thanked 480 Times in 271 Posts	Wolfeboro restaurant - Dockside This morning, just before noon, the newly reincarnated Dockside Grille and Diary Bar on the Town docks in Wolfeboro served its first ice cream cone of the season. The food service will be a few more days, but the light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter !! Congratulations !!

09-26-2004, 06:25 PM	#11
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,361 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,044 Times in 490 Posts	Dockside - TV Diner Review Now closed for the winter season since Labor Day. click for review

09-26-2004, 07:35 PM	#12
Knomad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 19 Posts	Rumba's We discovered a hidden jewel in Wolfeboro this weekend - Rumba's on Union Street. This is a small restuarant with only 10 - 12 tables. The menu is short but had a good selection of gourment dishes to meet most people tastes, like Mahi Mahi, rack of lamb, steak, and chicken. The food was excellent! I'd even dare to compare it to the old Love's Quay. Six of us went there Saturday night and even though they were short staffed the service was excellent. The owner and his wife were friendly and attentive making sure everything was just right. Because it is small, reservations are required, even for smaller groups. Very highly recommended.