...I forgot to mention Lago in Meredith.
Past posts have had mixed reviews and although I've never had entrees there, they have great salads and appetizers. The calamari is great and the tomato and mozzarella salad is to die for.
If you just want something small and a few drinks, the atompshere is perfect. There's a small patio area outside that is literally three or four feet from the water. If it's a nice evening, you can't beat the location for a cocktail.
George's in Meredith has great breakfasts. So does the Waterfall Cafe inside Mills Falls.
I'd stay away from the Town Docks and the restaurant in Church Landing is mediocre.
Nothin' Fancy at Weirs Beach has good mexican and Las Pinatas in Laconia gets great reviews for "authentic" mexican, but I've never been there myself.
The Common Man in Ashland is very good (although a lot of people here think the Common Man restaurants are slipping in quality, my experiences at the Ashland one have always been favorable). Very New Englandy feel to it. And make sure you go upstairs either before or after dinner for a drink. Very cool bar. Outside roof deck too.
If you want super high-end, the restaurant at the Manor On Golden Pond is a dress-code, chef sample menu, extensive (and expensive) wine list kind of place.
Garwoods in Wolfeboro is decent and it has outside seating right on the water.
51 Mill Street (also in Wolfeboro) was great when we tried it. We had some kind of tuna sashimi for an appetizer and it was outstanding.
Of course there's the new O in Lakeport (all favorable reviews so far).
Patrick's in Gilford is good for comfort, pub-type food. They have karaoke and live entertainment too.
There are so many good place to eat around the lake. Just be patient and I'm sure you'll have dozens of recommendations within the next few days.
Just make sure you give your review here after you've dined at a place!
