I went to the
Lakehouse Grille this past summer on a rainy Monday night and was surprised there were so many diners there. (I had wanted to go to
East of Suez but then found out they are closed on Mondays). There was no hostess when we arrived but someone else stepped up to the plate and seated us immediately in one of the best seats next to a window overlooking the gloomy, foggy bay. The wait person was very friendly and welcoming. The food was pretty good....no complaints. It was a bit pricey but it was a special occasion. The atmosphere is inviting and they have put much work into decorating to capture the lakehouse feel. (What all the twinkly lights on the ceiling had to do with this is beyond me.) We toured the place after our meal and it is quite impressive. As I was waiting for the car to come around and pick me up, some boss-type person had to come down and retrieve two kitchen workers who were smoking
something inside the dumpster enclosure. Could this be the reason they occasionally have an off night?
Overall we had a nice time.....check it out for sure. However, if I am driving all the way from Alton to Meredith, next time I'll go back to the
Cliff Lodge, one of my favorite places over on Newfound Lake where you can dine al fresco and watch the sun go down over the lake.