The Homestead

Chickie · 06-20-2008, 10:40 AM

Went to the Homestead Restaurant in Bristol a couple weeks ago and saw seafood lasagna on the menu. I had never heard of it before so decided to give it a try. It has an Alfredo sauce rather than a tomato based sauce, as with most lasagna. It was out of this world and took home enough for two more meals. Definitely something I wouldn't mind having again, and again and again. If you like seafood, you will definitely enjoy this dish. The staff was friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend the place.

mcdude · 06-20-2008, 11:01 AM

See WEBPAGE and MENU here. They also have a place in Londonderry and I think they are somehow associated with Fratello's in Laconia.

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SEAFOOD LASAGNA
Layers of pasta, ricotta, lobster, shrimp and scallops baked in a lobster cream sauce topped with melted mozzarella. 21.99

yum!!!

DRH · 06-24-2008, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

See WEBPAGE and MENU here. They also have a place in Londonderry and I think they are somehow associated with Fratello's in Laconia.

The Homestead and Fratello's restaurants are owned by the same family.

froggy · 06-24-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DRH

The Homestead and Fratello's restaurants are owned by the same family.

There are four brothers, and I think each manage a different site.

WINNOCTURN · 08-27-2013, 03:29 PM

My wife and I went to The Homestead last night and a very delicious meal. I had the fried Scallops and my Wife had Mediterranean Salmon. We stared with a bowl of French Onion Soup, one of the Best in the area. We then had a very crispy Garden Salad, the Peppercorn Parmigiana dressing very tasty. My scallops were very good and the portion was more than I could finish. Oh, the one thing for me when eating Sea Food you must have a sweet TATAR Sauce. I hate the Vinegary ones.
My wife Salmon was Great, she had a "STUFFED" baked potato that was excellent.

There was a slight downside to the evening, we were seated in the Big room the the Sliding Glass Doors. It was very noisy and dark to the point you could not read the menu. A quick word to the hostess and we were moved the front room, it's off to the left as you come in, windows on 2 sides and only 2 other couples dining there.

Would we go again, Defiantly!

tis · 08-27-2013, 05:21 PM

Is that associated with the one in North Conway?

Was it OUTSTANDING, Chickie??????

Rattlesnake Gal · 08-28-2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

Is that associated with the one in North Conway?

It does not appear to be:

The 1790 Homestead Restaurant

The Homestead Restaurant and Tavern

CL 240 LS · 08-28-2013, 06:36 PM

The north Conway Homestead has been closed for maybe over a year.

tis · 08-29-2013, 06:56 AM

Oh, is it closed? I didn't know that. Years ago we went there quite a lot and it was very very nice.

Winnisquamguy · 08-29-2013, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

Oh, is it closed? I didn't know that. Years ago we went there quite a lot and it was very very nice.

They have also sold the one in Londonderry, NH to there son and it is now called The Coach Stop Restaurant.

Happy Gourmand · 08-29-2013, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Winnisquamguy

They have also sold the one in Londonderry, NH to there son and it is now called The Coach Stop Restaurant.

I've been to the Coach Stop in Londonderry. Let's just say that was a one and done for us.

Pineedles · 08-29-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by The Phantom Gourmand

I've been to the Coach Stop in Londonderry. Let's just say that was a one and done for us.

I went to their website and it appears to be a nice place but as I delved further into the site I saw things that made me suspect.

One reviewer asked if their lobster was fresh or frozen. No answer

They describe a complete meal for $31.95 and featured
warm rolls and sweetbread.

Sweetbread:

Sweetbreads or ris are culinary names for the thymus or the pancreas especially of the calf and lamb.

Mmm mmm good. Love my buttered rolls and pancreas.

MJM · 08-29-2013, 01:24 PM

We've been to The Coach Stop in Londonderry several times (5 or 6 I'd say), and enjoy it very much. I wouldn't say it's worth a long drive or is anything super-special, but we find it to be very good overall.

And the sweetbread comes in the basket with the rolls. It's slices of something similar to a pumpkin bread or a date nut bread. Good, but the rolls are GREAT.

Pineedles · 08-29-2013, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MJM

We've been to The Coach Stop in Londonderry several times (5 or 6 I'd say), and enjoy it very much. I wouldn't say it's worth a long drive or is anything super-special, but we find it to be very good overall.

And the sweetbread comes in the basket with the rolls. It's slices of something similar to a pumpkin bread or a date nut bread. Good, but the rolls are GREAT.

Thanks MJM for your input about the Coach Stop, but I was being facetious about the sweetbreads. I know they meant sweet breads.

TPG, what was it specifically that bothered you about the CS? I know you said one and done, so it must have been a complete disaster?

Just Sold · 08-29-2013, 02:46 PM

We do not live too far from the Coach Stop and it has always been a great place to have special dinner or sit at the bar with an app and drink and listen to the live music on Friday or Saturday night. They have totally remodeled the 2nd floor bar area to include a covered outside deck and opened the whole floor so you can see the entertainemnt from any seat. The food is very good and a similar fare to the Homestead. We enjoy it very much.

Happy Gourmand · 08-29-2013, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pineedles

Thanks MJM for your input about the Coach Stop, but I was being facetious about the sweetbreads. I know they meant sweet breads.

TPG, what was it specifically that bothered you about the CS? I know you said one and done, so it must have been a complete disaster?

I don't really remember what we had, but I do remember that my wife said what she got wasn't at all good. There was a wedding or some large party in the upstairs dining room, we were relegated the the downstairs "porch" facing Route 102 and it seemed like we were put on "ignore" by the waitstaff. Food was dropped off, and then at least 30 minutes before our waitperson came by again. The couple across from us got up and left, I assume they paid their tab on their way out. We were actually standing and getting ready to do the same thing when she suddenly appeared and asked if we wanted dessert. "No thank you, just the check, we'll follow you to the register". I commented on their website regarding our experience and didn't get the courtesy of a reply.

Pineedles · 08-29-2013, 03:45 PM

I guess they figured they got their guaranteed 18% from the large party and the hell with 4 diners.

06-20-2008, 10:40 AM	#1
Chickie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 367 Thanks: 0 Thanked 67 Times in 38 Posts	The Homestead Went to the Homestead Restaurant in Bristol a couple weeks ago and saw seafood lasagna on the menu. I had never heard of it before so decided to give it a try. It has an Alfredo sauce rather than a tomato based sauce, as with most lasagna. It was out of this world and took home enough for two more meals. Definitely something I wouldn't mind having again, and again and again. If you like seafood, you will definitely enjoy this dish. The staff was friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend the place.

08-27-2013, 03:29 PM	#5
WINNOCTURN Deceased Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 849 Thanks: 350 Thanked 351 Times in 193 Posts	Dinner Last Night at The Homestead My wife and I went to The Homestead last night and a very delicious meal. I had the fried Scallops and my Wife had Mediterranean Salmon. We stared with a bowl of French Onion Soup, one of the Best in the area. We then had a very crispy Garden Salad, the Peppercorn Parmigiana dressing very tasty. My scallops were very good and the portion was more than I could finish. Oh, the one thing for me when eating Sea Food you must have a sweet TATAR Sauce. I hate the Vinegary ones. My wife Salmon was Great, she had a "STUFFED" baked potato that was excellent. There was a slight downside to the evening, we were seated in the Big room the the Sliding Glass Doors. It was very noisy and dark to the point you could not read the menu. A quick word to the hostess and we were moved the front room, it's off to the left as you come in, windows on 2 sides and only 2 other couples dining there. Would we go again, Defiantly!

08-29-2013, 02:46 PM	#15
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,612 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	We do not live too far from the Coach Stop and it has always been a great place to have special dinner or sit at the bar with an app and drink and listen to the live music on Friday or Saturday night. They have totally remodeled the 2nd floor bar area to include a covered outside deck and opened the whole floor so you can see the entertainemnt from any seat. The food is very good and a similar fare to the Homestead. We enjoy it very much. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

08-27-2013, 05:21 PM	#6
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,413 Thanks: 720 Thanked 1,381 Times in 957 Posts	Is that associated with the one in North Conway? Was it OUTSTANDING, Chickie??????

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08-28-2013, 06:36 PM	#8
CL 240 LS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 98 Thanks: 25 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	The north Conway Homestead has been closed for maybe over a year.

08-29-2013, 06:56 AM	#9
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,413 Thanks: 720 Thanked 1,381 Times in 957 Posts	Oh, is it closed? I didn't know that. Years ago we went there quite a lot and it was very very nice.

08-29-2013, 01:24 PM	#13
MJM Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 262 Thanks: 0 Thanked 23 Times in 11 Posts	We've been to The Coach Stop in Londonderry several times (5 or 6 I'd say), and enjoy it very much. I wouldn't say it's worth a long drive or is anything super-special, but we find it to be very good overall. And the sweetbread comes in the basket with the rolls. It's slices of something similar to a pumpkin bread or a date nut bread. Good, but the rolls are GREAT.

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08-29-2013, 03:45 PM	#17
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,535 Thanks: 1,059 Thanked 652 Times in 363 Posts	I guess they figured they got their guaranteed 18% from the large party and the hell with 4 diners.