WaterFront / WaterView dining suggestions around the Lake

NHKathy · 07-19-2010, 09:32 PM

Looking for some suggestions for water front or water view dining in the Lakes Region. What are your favorites, Forum Members? Preferably outdoor dining, but a good window view is OK too...

hazelnut · 07-19-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NHKathy

Looking for some suggestions for water front or water view dining in the Lakes Region. What are your favorites, Forum Members? Preferably outdoor dining, but a good window view is OK too...

Love LOVE the Lyons Den in Gilford. Nice water view. However drinks and apps on the lawn at Lago in Meredith can't be beat. You've opened up a can of worms because there are some nice spots. Garwoods in Wolfeboro is a great lunch spot. Naswa has the best people watching for lunch with great views of all the boats cruising through the channel. One of my new favorite's is the Lobster Pound Roof Deck.

Enjoy!

jkjoshuatree · 07-19-2010, 10:41 PM

Garwoods in Wolfeboro is right on the water with outside dining.

Church Landing in Meredith has both a bar and dining room with great views (inside though) and Lago's (also in Meredith) has outdoor dining. Entrees are good not great but the apps and salads are excellent. Try the fried calamari and artichokes and the summer tomato salad if it's on the menu-sometimes it isn't. The Town Docks (Meredith) is a cool place (very Jimmy Buffet-like) but I've eaten there twice and wasn't impressed and the service was beyond horrible. Although in their defense, a lot of people on the Forum have had good experiences there.

The Lyon's Den in Gilford has views too but is also inside.

The Naswa is right on the water but the food isn't that great. Pub type food.

Pops in Alton is a fav of many people on here but I've never eaten there myself.

Just wait a day or two and you'll have dozens of suggestions from all the friendly people on Winni.com.

VitaBene · 07-20-2010, 08:58 AM

Canoe in Center Harbor

WINNOCTURN · 07-20-2010, 09:23 AM

"The Naswa is right on the water but the food isn't that great. Pub type food."

Yes Pub type food if your only talking about the "BEACH BAR". The main Dinning up stairs has some really good food and the Key Lime pie is the best!

There is window seating giving views of the "Channel Parade".

The biggest problem if coming by boat is finding a dock.

Sunrise Point · 07-20-2010, 10:12 AM

If you don't mind a distant water view, you should try the patio dining area at the Castle in the Clouds restaurant. The view is spectacular and the food is excellent!

Long Pine · 07-20-2010, 12:33 PM

Shibley's is on the water right next to the docks in Alton Bay. They have inside and outside dining and I have always had good food there.

NHKathy · 07-20-2010, 08:16 PM

Thanks for the suggestions and please, keep them coming!
I should mention that I have eaten at Garwoods & Canoe - love both!

I've also done Jo Greens in Wolfeboro, apparently before they went downhill...
On my list for this year are Castle in The Clouds Cafe & Shibleys, so I was glad to hear the good word on those.
Thanks!

RPM · 07-21-2010, 10:42 AM

If you like Extremely warm BEER , No booze in your mixed drinks, slow Bartenders,
slanted ,dirty floors. And Fly's all over your Over priced food
you should consider the Pier at Weirs. The view is great.

NHKathy · 07-21-2010, 01:24 PM

Well, now that sounds appetizing...

Slickcraft · 07-21-2010, 02:28 PM

T-Bones in Laconia has an upper deck with a view of Paugus Bay, good beer selection and good food.
http://www.t-bones.com/home.php

jack1706 · 07-22-2010, 08:31 AM

Really can't beat the view from Castle in the Clouds..

the thursday nite Jazz has started & the food is quite good... great salad &

new menu for thurday nites..

no charge to drive up if you mention just the restaurant & not the tour....

I will go again this year...or you can sit inside in one of the horse stalls , ( all re-done ) Really neat !

rrr · 07-22-2010, 08:41 AM

don't forget the bayside grill in wolfeboro - we've been a few times and have always been happy.

Shore Driver · 07-22-2010, 09:07 AM

Canoe has a deck? Did they cut down trees? I always thought they were a bit off the water.

New excuse to go!

hazelnut · 07-22-2010, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Shore Driver

Canoe has a deck? Did they cut down trees? I always thought they were a bit off the water.

New excuse to go!

They have a really nice screen porch off the back with filtered water views. VERY nice for lunch!

colt17 · 07-22-2010, 12:08 PM

We enjoy the beach bar/ tiki hut at the Margate for some quick food and decent drinks. Not a lot of slips but the sunset is fabulous.

NHKathy · 07-22-2010, 08:51 PM

Hmmm, never thought about the Margate - so you can eat there if you're not staying there? Sounds nice w/the sunset - thanks!

NavGirl316 · 07-23-2010, 06:37 AM

The Town Docks in Meredith is a fun place for lunch. Very casual - beach bar type atmosphere & menu...great view of the boats coming and going from Meredith.

vball09 · 07-23-2010, 09:28 AM

O steaks and seafood in Lakeport is right on lake Opechee with great sunsets and great food!

Allday · 07-30-2010, 07:35 PM

The Coe House Restaurant in Center Harbor has four dinning rooms with views of the lake. And dont forget the Coupula has a beautiful view of the bay.

Alton Bay · 07-31-2010, 07:54 AM

Have a real "foodie" joining me for dinner tonight.
Where should I go?? Is Mise en Place still the place to go??
I really don't want to spend a fortune on this dinner just want really good food.
Thanks!

VtSteve · 07-31-2010, 08:57 AM

The Margate is real nice, but I think indoors. I concur with the Naswa, their inside restaurant has view of the channel, and they do have very good food. I wouldn't rate them in the top three, but better than many. The beachfront bar is also open late, and is a nice place to relax after dinner. I really have to try some of these other highly rated places on my next visit.

jkjoshuatree · 07-31-2010, 11:57 AM

But that's just my opinion.

07-19-2010, 09:32 PM	#1
NHKathy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moultonborough when I can / RI Posts: 699 Thanks: 180 Thanked 38 Times in 22 Posts	WaterFront / WaterView dining suggestions around the Lake Looking for some suggestions for water front or water view dining in the Lakes Region. What are your favorites, Forum Members? Preferably outdoor dining, but a good window view is OK too...

07-19-2010, 10:41 PM	#3
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	Here Are A Few... Garwoods in Wolfeboro is right on the water with outside dining. Church Landing in Meredith has both a bar and dining room with great views (inside though) and Lago's (also in Meredith) has outdoor dining. Entrees are good not great but the apps and salads are excellent. Try the fried calamari and artichokes and the summer tomato salad if it's on the menu-sometimes it isn't. The Town Docks (Meredith) is a cool place (very Jimmy Buffet-like) but I've eaten there twice and wasn't impressed and the service was beyond horrible. Although in their defense, a lot of people on the Forum have had good experiences there. The Lyon's Den in Gilford has views too but is also inside. The Naswa is right on the water but the food isn't that great. Pub type food. Pops in Alton is a fav of many people on here but I've never eaten there myself. Just wait a day or two and you'll have dozens of suggestions from all the friendly people on Winni.com. __________________ Dream out loud.

07-20-2010, 08:58 AM	#4
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,532 Thanks: 1,574 Thanked 1,608 Times in 823 Posts	Canoe Canoe in Center Harbor

07-20-2010, 09:23 AM	#5
WINNOCTURN Deceased Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 849 Thanks: 350 Thanked 351 Times in 193 Posts	Try the main Dinning Roon "The Naswa is right on the water but the food isn't that great. Pub type food." Yes Pub type food if your only talking about the "BEACH BAR". The main Dinning up stairs has some really good food and the Key Lime pie is the best! There is window seating giving views of the "Channel Parade". The biggest problem if coming by boat is finding a dock.

07-20-2010, 08:16 PM	#8
NHKathy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moultonborough when I can / RI Posts: 699 Thanks: 180 Thanked 38 Times in 22 Posts	Keep them coming! Thanks for the suggestions and please, keep them coming! I should mention that I have eaten at Garwoods & Canoe - love both! I've also done Jo Greens in Wolfeboro, apparently before they went downhill... On my list for this year are Castle in The Clouds Cafe & Shibleys, so I was glad to hear the good word on those. Thanks!

07-20-2010, 10:12 AM	#6
Sunrise Point Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Meredith Center / Winnisquam Posts: 250 Thanks: 87 Thanked 34 Times in 21 Posts	If you don't mind a distant water view, you should try the patio dining area at the Castle in the Clouds restaurant. The view is spectacular and the food is excellent!

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07-20-2010, 12:33 PM	#7
Long Pine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 93 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 12 Posts	Shibley's is on the water right next to the docks in Alton Bay. They have inside and outside dining and I have always had good food there.

07-21-2010, 10:42 AM	#9
RPM Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Westford Posts: 27 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	If you like Extremely warm BEER , No booze in your mixed drinks, slow Bartenders, slanted ,dirty floors. And Fly's all over your Over priced food you should consider the Pier at Weirs. The view is great.

07-21-2010, 01:24 PM	#10
NHKathy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moultonborough when I can / RI Posts: 699 Thanks: 180 Thanked 38 Times in 22 Posts	mmmmm..... Well, now that sounds appetizing...

07-21-2010, 02:28 PM	#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	T-Bones in Laconia has an upper deck with a view of Paugus Bay, good beer selection and good food. http://www.t-bones.com/home.php

07-22-2010, 08:31 AM	#12
jack1706 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft.Laud.,Fl & Winter Harbor Posts: 150 Thanks: 40 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts	Really can't beat the view from Castle in the Clouds.. the thursday nite Jazz has started & the food is quite good... great salad & new menu for thurday nites.. no charge to drive up if you mention just the restaurant & not the tour.... I will go again this year...or you can sit inside in one of the horse stalls , ( all re-done ) Really neat !

07-22-2010, 08:41 AM	#13
rrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Harbor Posts: 214 Thanks: 75 Thanked 37 Times in 14 Posts	don't forget the bayside grill in wolfeboro - we've been a few times and have always been happy.

07-22-2010, 09:07 AM	#14
Shore Driver Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tolland CT Posts: 194 Thanks: 20 Thanked 31 Times in 25 Posts	Canoe has a deck? Did they cut down trees? I always thought they were a bit off the water. New excuse to go!

07-22-2010, 12:08 PM	#16
colt17 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hollis NH/Laconia Posts: 132 Thanks: 62 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts	The Margate We enjoy the beach bar/ tiki hut at the Margate for some quick food and decent drinks. Not a lot of slips but the sunset is fabulous.

07-22-2010, 08:51 PM	#17
NHKathy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moultonborough when I can / RI Posts: 699 Thanks: 180 Thanked 38 Times in 22 Posts	Hmmm, never thought about the Margate - so you can eat there if you're not staying there? Sounds nice w/the sunset - thanks!

07-23-2010, 06:37 AM	#18
NavGirl316 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Town Docks in Meredith The Town Docks in Meredith is a fun place for lunch. Very casual - beach bar type atmosphere & menu...great view of the boats coming and going from Meredith.

07-23-2010, 09:28 AM	#19
vball09 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Belmont Posts: 5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	O steaks and seafood in Lakeport is right on lake Opechee with great sunsets and great food!

07-30-2010, 07:35 PM	#20
Allday Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Lake views The Coe House Restaurant in Center Harbor has four dinning rooms with views of the lake. And dont forget the Coupula has a beautiful view of the bay.

07-31-2010, 07:54 AM	#21
Alton Bay Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 188 Thanks: 73 Thanked 24 Times in 21 Posts	Wolfeboro dining? Have a real "foodie" joining me for dinner tonight. Where should I go?? Is Mise en Place still the place to go?? I really don't want to spend a fortune on this dinner just want really good food. Thanks!

07-31-2010, 08:57 AM	#22
VtSteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 230 Thanked 361 Times in 169 Posts	The Margate is real nice, but I think indoors. I concur with the Naswa, their inside restaurant has view of the channel, and they do have very good food. I wouldn't rate them in the top three, but better than many. The beachfront bar is also open late, and is a nice place to relax after dinner. I really have to try some of these other highly rated places on my next visit.

07-31-2010, 11:57 AM	#23
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	Lago, Lago, Lago!!! But that's just my opinion. __________________ Dream out loud.