Christmas Eve Dinner

CateP · 11-28-2011, 09:31 AM

Hi there. My parents are coming up for Christmas and we were going to go to the Woodshed for Christmas Eve dinner. I have read some recent bad reviews and am now wondering if we should go somewhere else. We were looking forward to the prime rib.

Any recommendations for the Wolfeboro side of the lake? (we have to go to church so we can't go too far)

beaner · 11-28-2011, 10:44 AM

You'll have to check with these restaurants to see if they're open, but our current favorites are:

Mise en Place, Wolfeboro - Unmatched in the area for fine dining & service. Best place for a "splurge", or romantic dinner for two.

Corner House Inn, Center Sandwich - we've dined there numerous times over the past 30 years and have never, ever been disappointed. Warm, cozy atmosphere & a large menu, with something for everyone. We always start with a cup of their lobster & mushroom bisque. I believe they do serve Prime Rib on occasion, but check to make sure.

Lemongrass, Center Harbor - Our favorite for Asian food is actually East of Suez in Wolfeboro, but they're only open in summer. Lemongrass is our backup. They have a large sushi menu, all of it excellent. Good place for a larger group.

RLW · 11-28-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CateP

Hi there. My parents are coming up for Christmas and we were going to go to the Woodshed for Christmas Eve dinner. I have read some recent bad reviews and am now wondering if we should go somewhere else. We were looking forward to the prime rib.

Any recommendations for the Wolfeboro side of the lake? (we have to go to church so we can't go too far)

Cate, my sincere opinion is go and check the places out yourself. I have taken my family to several restaurants that have had bad reviews here on the forum and ended up with great meals and service. I myself feel that any given day an establishment can have an off day.

mcdude · 11-28-2011, 11:57 AM

Cate: You must've missed this. We are talking about the same thing HERE

Lakewinn1 · 11-28-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by beaner

You'll have to check with these restaurants to see if they're open, but our current favorites are:

Mise en Place, Wolfeboro - Unmatched in the area for fine dining & service. Best place for a "splurge", or romantic dinner for two.

Corner House Inn, Center Sandwich - we've dined there numerous times over the past 30 years and have never, ever been disappointed. Warm, cozy atmosphere & a large menu, with something for everyone. We always start with a cup of their lobster & mushroom bisque. I believe they do serve Prime Rib on occasion, but check to make sure.

Lemongrass, Center Harbor - Our favorite for Asian food is actually East of Suez in Wolfeboro, but they're only open in summer. Lemongrass is our backup. They have a large sushi menu, all of it excellent. Good place for a larger group.

I highly recommend and agree with beaner the Corner House in Center Sandwich would be a great choice if they are open!

MJM · 11-28-2011, 01:43 PM

I too have seen some negative reviews of the Woodshed on this site, but personally have never had a bad experience there. Read ALL the reviews (good and bad) and if possible go check out places you are considering.

But don't rule out a place solely on the basis of someone's posts.

CateP · 11-28-2011, 02:34 PM

Just called them.

And I can appreciate not ruling out the Woodshed.

CateP · 11-28-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

Cate: You must've missed this. We are talking about the same thing HERE

Sorry about that McDude. I missed that.

BlackCatIslander · 11-28-2011, 02:54 PM

Like MJM My wife and I have many great meals at the Woodshed for over 30 years. Is it for everyone? No. The menu may not be to your liking, or the cost may be too high. However, it is our favorite restaurant. Are some nights better than others? Yes, the server may be superb, the conversation with our friends enjoyable, and so on. Based on my taste, I rate the Woodshed first and the Lakehouse second for fine dining. I can not comment on Wolfboro since we do not go there. Where ever you go I am sure that you will enjoy it.

Lakepilot · 11-28-2011, 02:56 PM

Cate,

You might also look at the reviews on Yelp.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-woodshed...moultonborough

It's easy to see if the reviews there are credible, since you can see all the other reviews posted by that person.

Hope you made out OK with the kindling.

Barbara · 11-29-2011, 06:24 PM

The Wolfeboro Inn will be open on Christmas Eve.

11-28-2011, 09:31 AM	#1
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	Christmas Eve Dinner Hi there. My parents are coming up for Christmas and we were going to go to the Woodshed for Christmas Eve dinner. I have read some recent bad reviews and am now wondering if we should go somewhere else. We were looking forward to the prime rib. Any recommendations for the Wolfeboro side of the lake? (we have to go to church so we can't go too far)

11-28-2011, 11:57 AM	#4
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	Cate: You must've missed this. We are talking about the same thing HERE __________________

11-28-2011, 01:43 PM	#6
MJM Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 262 Thanks: 0 Thanked 23 Times in 11 Posts	Woodshed is great I too have seen some negative reviews of the Woodshed on this site, but personally have never had a bad experience there. Read ALL the reviews (good and bad) and if possible go check out places you are considering. But don't rule out a place solely on the basis of someone's posts.

11-28-2011, 02:34 PM	#7
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	Corner House is NOT Open Xmas Eve Just called them. And I can appreciate not ruling out the Woodshed.

11-28-2011, 02:54 PM	#9
BlackCatIslander Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 201 Thanks: 52 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Another Woodshed fan Like MJM My wife and I have many great meals at the Woodshed for over 30 years. Is it for everyone? No. The menu may not be to your liking, or the cost may be too high. However, it is our favorite restaurant. Are some nights better than others? Yes, the server may be superb, the conversation with our friends enjoyable, and so on. Based on my taste, I rate the Woodshed first and the Lakehouse second for fine dining. I can not comment on Wolfboro since we do not go there. Where ever you go I am sure that you will enjoy it.

11-28-2011, 10:44 AM	#2
beaner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 178 Thanks: 17 Thanked 37 Times in 23 Posts	You'll have to check with these restaurants to see if they're open, but our current favorites are: Mise en Place, Wolfeboro - Unmatched in the area for fine dining & service. Best place for a "splurge", or romantic dinner for two. Corner House Inn, Center Sandwich - we've dined there numerous times over the past 30 years and have never, ever been disappointed. Warm, cozy atmosphere & a large menu, with something for everyone. We always start with a cup of their lobster & mushroom bisque. I believe they do serve Prime Rib on occasion, but check to make sure. Lemongrass, Center Harbor - Our favorite for Asian food is actually East of Suez in Wolfeboro, but they're only open in summer. Lemongrass is our backup. They have a large sushi menu, all of it excellent. Good place for a larger group.

11-28-2011, 02:56 PM	#10
Lakepilot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 446 Thanks: 70 Thanked 57 Times in 40 Posts	Cate, You might also look at the reviews on Yelp. http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-woodshed...moultonborough It's easy to see if the reviews there are credible, since you can see all the other reviews posted by that person. Hope you made out OK with the kindling.

11-29-2011, 06:24 PM	#11
Barbara Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 251 Thanks: 48 Thanked 113 Times in 64 Posts	The Wolfeboro Inn will be open on Christmas Eve.

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