Valentine's Day- Tilton/Laconia/Gilford area

djbgcb · 01-22-2009, 11:17 AM

Hi! First let me say that I love this Forum, and I have referred to it for quite a number of years now to see what's going on in the area before we make our annual trek up. I find so much useful information! This is the first time in all the years, that I've actually posted a question.

We are going to be in Tilton for the weekend and are looking for a nice place for Valentine's day. Something with good food and a nice atmosphere. We've been coming up for over 25 years during the summer and stay in Moultonborough at DeepWood lodges. We've been to Canoe, the Woodshed, Kevin's and most of them in that area, but since we are going to be in Tilton, we were looking for a nice place in that area. I've read through the posts and looked saw the Elacoya Barn and Grille and it looks promising. Can anyone recommend something similar to Canoe and the Woodshed in the Tilton/Laconia or Gilford area? Thanks!

VitaBene · 01-22-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by djbgcb

Hi! First let me say that I love this Forum, and I have referred to it for quite a number of years now to see what's going on in the area before we make our annual trek up. I find so much useful information! This is the first time in all the years, that I've actually posted a question.

We are going to be in Tilton for the weekend and are looking for a nice place for Valentine's day. Something with good food and a nice atmosphere. We've been coming up for over 25 years during the summer and stay in Moultonborough at DeepWood lodges. We've been to Canoe, the Woodshed, Kevin's and most of them in that area, but since we are going to be in Tilton, we were looking for a nice place in that area. I've read through the posts and looked saw the Elacoya Barn and Grille and it looks promising. Can anyone recommend something similar to Canoe and the Woodshed in the Tilton/Laconia or Gilford area? Thanks!

Try Canoe's sister in Laconia "O" http://www.osteaksandseafood.com/men...aks-dinner.pdf

ishoot308 · 01-22-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by djbgcb

Hi! First let me say that I love this Forum, and I have referred to it for quite a number of years now to see what's going on in the area before we make our annual trek up. I find so much useful information! This is the first time in all the years, that I've actually posted a question.

We are going to be in Tilton for the weekend and are looking for a nice place for Valentine's day. Something with good food and a nice atmosphere. We've been coming up for over 25 years during the summer and stay in Moultonborough at DeepWood lodges. We've been to Canoe, the Woodshed, Kevin's and most of them in that area, but since we are going to be in Tilton, we were looking for a nice place in that area. I've read through the posts and looked saw the Elacoya Barn and Grille and it looks promising. Can anyone recommend something similar to Canoe and the Woodshed in the Tilton/Laconia or Gilford area? Thanks!

I would highly recommend the "Lyons Den" in Gilford right at the town docks. Fantastic food, excellent service, beautiful atmosphere.

The Ellacoya Barn and Grill would be great choice as well!

Have fun!

Dan

Bullwinkle · 01-22-2009, 12:48 PM

I would reccomend The Homestead in Bristol.It's just a hop skip and jump up 93 to 104.

NHDOLFAN · 01-22-2009, 12:54 PM

I would look to go to either Italian Farmhouse located on Rt 3 in Plymouth or the Common Man in Ashland. These two restaurants are excellent. In addition, I would also suggest Fratellos in Laconia (excellent food and great $$)

djbgcb · 01-22-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

Try Canoe's sister in Laconia "O" http://www.osteaksandseafood.com/men...aks-dinner.pdf

Thanks for the recommendation! It looks like a great place. My mouth is watering looking at the menu!

djbgcb · 01-22-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

I would highly recommend the "Lyons Den" in Gilford right at the town docks. Fantastic food, excellent service, beautiful atmosphere.

The Ellacoya Barn and Grill would be great choice as well!

Have fun!

Dan

Thanks Dan. The Lyon's Den looks good too!

The decision is getting tougher!

kayakn · 01-22-2009, 06:16 PM

Lyon's Den is great. And make sure you check out The William Tell just down the road in West Alton. Would be my two favorites.

Sounds yummy right about now!

Enjoy...

Mr. V · 01-22-2009, 07:56 PM

Have you dined yet at The William Tell?

One of my favorites; different than the norm.

http://www.thewilliamtellinn.com

C Tucker · 01-22-2009, 08:29 PM

The Lyons Den would be my pick. I would highly recommend it as a Valentine treat. I have been to the others mentioned and they are good but the Lyons Den is special.

Slickcraft · 01-23-2009, 07:51 AM

We have always had very good food and service at the Ellacoya B&G as well as at the Lyons Den.
A friend of ours raves about the William Tell, our own experience was a disappointment as to both the food and service. Of course one can hit an off night at most any restaurant.

Waterbaby · 01-23-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by djbgcb

Hi! First let me say that I love this Forum, and I have referred to it for quite a number of years now to see what's going on in the area before we make our annual trek up. I find so much useful information! This is the first time in all the years, that I've actually posted a question.

We are going to be in Tilton for the weekend and are looking for a nice place for Valentine's day. Something with good food and a nice atmosphere. We've been coming up for over 25 years during the summer and stay in Moultonborough at DeepWood lodges. We've been to Canoe, the Woodshed, Kevin's and most of them in that area, but since we are going to be in Tilton, we were looking for a nice place in that area. I've read through the posts and looked saw the Elacoya Barn and Grille and it looks promising. Can anyone recommend something similar to Canoe and the Woodshed in the Tilton/Laconia or Gilford area? Thanks!

Wherever you choose, I'd highly recommend making reservations -- and probably the sooner the better! Don't forget, Valentine's Day is a Saturday this year which, I would guess, would cause even more people dining out than if it were a weekday/night -- and I would also guess some of the more popular places to be fairly well booked already!

Best of luck, have a wonderful time, and let us know how the dinner turned out!

Shore Driver · 02-04-2009, 03:21 PM

For Valentine's day, Lyons Den is a great choice.

William Tell is not Valentine's material, IMHO.

JimD · 02-04-2009, 06:00 PM

My wife and I have had great meals at Steele Hill. We try to get there before the sun sets and get seated right up against the glass windows. The view of Winnisquam is awesome and when the sun goes down the lights come on in Laconia and I believe you can see all the way to Gilford. This time of year you will probably be able to see the snowmobiles cruising the lake. Good food with some unique stuff on the menu.

SteveA · 02-04-2009, 10:30 PM

Lyons Den... be sure you make a reservation.

mcdude · 02-05-2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

We have always had very good food and service at the Ellacoya B&G as well as at the Lyons Den.

The Lyon's Den is a great choice as is the Ellacoya Barn and Grille where they are having a valentine's day special. If I remember it correctly it was a five course meal for two for $60

SAMIAM · 02-05-2009, 10:15 AM

OMG....NHDOLFAN.........I hope you're not a fan of the New Hampshire Dept of Labor

01-22-2009, 11:17 AM	#1
djbgcb Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Valentine's Day- Tilton/Laconia/Gilford area Hi! First let me say that I love this Forum, and I have referred to it for quite a number of years now to see what's going on in the area before we make our annual trek up. I find so much useful information! This is the first time in all the years, that I've actually posted a question. We are going to be in Tilton for the weekend and are looking for a nice place for Valentine's day. Something with good food and a nice atmosphere. We've been coming up for over 25 years during the summer and stay in Moultonborough at DeepWood lodges. We've been to Canoe, the Woodshed, Kevin's and most of them in that area, but since we are going to be in Tilton, we were looking for a nice place in that area. I've read through the posts and looked saw the Elacoya Barn and Grille and it looks promising. Can anyone recommend something similar to Canoe and the Woodshed in the Tilton/Laconia or Gilford area? Thanks!

02-04-2009, 06:00 PM	#14
JimD Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 25 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Steele Hill My wife and I have had great meals at Steele Hill. We try to get there before the sun sets and get seated right up against the glass windows. The view of Winnisquam is awesome and when the sun goes down the lights come on in Laconia and I believe you can see all the way to Gilford. This time of year you will probably be able to see the snowmobiles cruising the lake. Good food with some unique stuff on the menu.

02-04-2009, 10:30 PM	#15
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Hands Down in the Gilford Area Lyons Den... be sure you make a reservation. __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

01-22-2009, 12:48 PM	#4
Bullwinkle Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 12 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I would reccomend The Homestead in Bristol.It's just a hop skip and jump up 93 to 104.

01-22-2009, 12:54 PM	#5
NHDOLFAN Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would look to go to either Italian Farmhouse located on Rt 3 in Plymouth or the Common Man in Ashland. These two restaurants are excellent. In addition, I would also suggest Fratellos in Laconia (excellent food and great $$)

01-22-2009, 06:16 PM	#8
kayakn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Laconia Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lyon's Den is great. And make sure you check out The William Tell just down the road in West Alton. Would be my two favorites. Sounds yummy right about now! Enjoy...

01-22-2009, 07:56 PM	#9
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,326 Thanks: 61 Thanked 235 Times in 159 Posts	Have you dined yet at The William Tell? One of my favorites; different than the norm. http://www.thewilliamtellinn.com

01-22-2009, 08:29 PM	#10
C Tucker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Black Cat Island and Epsom, NH Posts: 64 Thanks: 14 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	The Lyons Den would be my pick. I would highly recommend it as a Valentine treat. I have been to the others mentioned and they are good but the Lyons Den is special.

01-23-2009, 07:51 AM	#11
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,219 Thanks: 1,175 Thanked 2,002 Times in 915 Posts	We have always had very good food and service at the Ellacoya B&G as well as at the Lyons Den. A friend of ours raves about the William Tell, our own experience was a disappointment as to both the food and service. Of course one can hit an off night at most any restaurant.

02-04-2009, 03:21 PM	#13
Shore Driver Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tolland CT Posts: 194 Thanks: 20 Thanked 31 Times in 25 Posts	For Valentine's day, Lyons Den is a great choice. William Tell is not Valentine's material, IMHO.

02-05-2009, 10:15 AM	#17
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,837 Thanks: 326 Thanked 1,626 Times in 562 Posts	OMG....NHDOLFAN.........I hope you're not a fan of the New Hampshire Dept of Labor