Bayside Grill and Tavern

gokart-mozart · 04-27-2010, 04:53 PM

The restaurant formerly known as 51 Mill Street is OPEN!

Going at 7pm with a bunch of people, will post a review tonight.

gokart-mozart · 04-28-2010, 12:59 PM

Ate at the Bayside Grill and Tavern last night with three adults and nine children. Preliminary impressions:

1) The new space is much better. The wall between the bar and the front dining area has been removed. The walls are lighter - 51 Mill Street was always a bit on the dark and gloomy side. The main dining area has what looks like a dance floor, although it had tables on it last night. The porch is, more or less, the same.

2) The food is, for the most part, pub food. I had a steak and cheese sub which was pretty close to the real thing. Steak and seafood entrees are totally conventional, priced up to $19.99 with one or two in the mid $20s.

3) The drinks/beer/wine selections are pretty limited. Corona and Heinekin are about as fancy as it gets, Bud Light is more the flavor of the day.

4) Greeters and wait staff were very friendly and enthusiastic, but, man, was it SLOW! Appetizers in 45 minutes, entrees in an hour+. To be fair, it was mobbed. The parking lot was full, which I've never seen before. I'm sure the first night isn't the time to judge the smoothness of the operation, but that will need to get better.

Where does it fit in? Good atmosphere, casual, relaxed. Pub food is the order of the day, but you can get a strip steak or scallops if you want. Not competition for Garwoods or The Restaurant, definitely not for Mis en Place.
I haven't been to Jo Greens in a million years, but it might be straightup competition for them. As a family place it will be better than the Front Porch.
I finally tried the Wolfeboro Inn a month ago, and the service was so bad I will never go back, so I can't compare the two.

Congratulations to the owners on getting it up and running. When Mom is tired and the kids deserve a treat, it's a good choice.

Neko · 04-28-2010, 03:51 PM

Question, You showed up with 3 adults and 9 kids. Did you call ahead and get reservations? IE service was slow,
Do they take them?
Just wondering!!

Patiently Watching · 04-28-2010, 06:50 PM

Enjoyed a great lunch today at the new restaurant. My friend and I had a very good experience. The owner showed us around and the place looks great. Having been in the building in the past, I'm sure it was a big project.

The walls are decorated with a few nice murals and some faux painting, nice colors and a very clean and comfortable appearance overall. Much brighter and the bar area is much more family friendly than before.

The food is similar to their other restaurant, the pinecone. Service was quick and attentive, there was a steady flow of business and we both enjoyed our meal.

They will certainly fill a niche in town providing good quality family fare with a nice atmosphere and I hope they do well.

gokart-mozart · 04-28-2010, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neko

Question, You showed up with 3 adults and 9 kids. Did you call ahead and get reservations? IE service was slow,
Do they take them?
Just wondering!!

Yes I did, 515-1002

tis · 04-29-2010, 06:40 PM

We went there tonight and were very pleased. We sat on the porch by request. It was quite busy for a Thursday night. As others said, they have spruced it up and the food is much like the Pine Cone with lots of choices. The lighter choices (burgers, etc.) were around 10$ and the meals mostly under $20. I had the quesidillas and they were delicious. I think they were 8.99 aand $4 more if you add the chicken. You could also have steak. The others had fried shrimp and fried clams and they said they were also delicious as were the onion rings. The fried food was served with both onion rings and french fries. I think they were 17.99. The service was great, we didn't wait at all throughout the meal. So, we were all very pleased and will go back. I wish them luck. I think they will do well.

camp guy · 05-09-2010, 07:30 PM

6 of us had a really great meal at 4PM today (Mother's Day). The service was extremely pleasant, however, I think a couple of additional servers would have helped in the 'time' department. I am not complaining at all, the place was very busy, and customers kept coming in waves of large parties.

The Bayside will certainly overtake the Inn, and, for family friendly atmosphere, they will challenge Garwoods. They will eclipse the Front Porch, and certainly Jo Greens. I think Mis En Place and the Restaurant will hold their own for the clientele they gather.

In short, the Bayside is a welcome addition to the restaurant scene in Wolfeboro.

secondcurve · 05-09-2010, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camp guy

6 of us had a really great meal at 4PM today (Mother's Day). The service was extremely pleasant, however, I think a couple of additional servers would have helped in the 'time' department. I am not complaining at all, the place was very busy, and customers kept coming in waves of large parties.

The Bayside will certainly overtake the Inn, and, for family friendly atmosphere, they will challenge Garwoods. They will eclipse the Front Porch, and certainly Jo Greens. I think Mis En Place and the Restaurant will hold their own for the clientele they gather.

In short, the Bayside is a welcome addition to the restaurant scene in Wolfeboro.

I have to agree with your analysis. Myself, my wife and the kids had dinner there tonight. The hostess and server were wonderful; these folks truly understand customer service. The interior of the restaurant was also greatly improved and much nicer than I anticipated. It is amazing how much better the service is here than at the Tavern. Good luck Bayside! You look like a winner to me.

Seeker · 05-09-2010, 10:04 PM

Sound good. I will get there soon. I just wish it were more like the old Love's Quay. They had some of the best food we ever had in the lakes region.

Merrymeeting · 05-10-2010, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seeker

I just wish it were more like the old Love's Quay. They had some of the best food we ever had in the lakes region.

Ditto! My wife and I loved that place (pun intended). Never understood why it didn't last as it was very popular.

Grady223 · 05-10-2010, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

Ditto! My wife and I loved that place (pun intended). Never understood why it didn't last as it was very popular.

Mike Love and his wife (owners) decided to sell and move on to other opportunities. Don't think it had anything to do with the success, or lack there of, of the restaurant.

Heading4thelake · 05-18-2010, 08:38 PM

Got up to the lake this weekend and Saturday night around 8 we went to Bayside (4 of us). Told it would be about a 30 minute wait, got seated in about 15, ordered drinks right away ordered dinner 10 minutes later. All meals were very good ( steak tips, scallops etc. ). A very good meal for a very fair price. Now Wolfeboro has a place that won't empty your wallet and have good food. Will go back many times across the summer !

Billd72 · 06-21-2010, 09:36 AM

Went to Bayside Grill and Tavern on Fathers Day for their Sunday Brunch. The food was excellent and all of the staff were very friendly. Great restaurant at an affordable price.

Cristen · 06-21-2010, 10:12 AM

Stopped in for lunch recently and ate outside overlooking the water. The food was delicious. I like the quiet location of the restaurant as well. Will surely go back soon.

Dr. Gonzo · 06-21-2010, 08:17 PM

Though I was initially skeptical of this venture I would have to agree with most of the posters on this site that the Bayside Grill is off to an excellent start. Good menu, great staff, wonderfully refreshing prices. You can download the menu from their website: http://www.baysidegrillandtavern.com

I'd really recommend the fried clams which were better than the fried clams I had at an "unnamed" restaurant in Portsmouth (yes, that Portsmouth right on the coast).

SIKSUKR · 06-22-2010, 12:21 PM

Dr Gonzo likes to eat out. 8 posts in a row so far on my screen for restaurants. Another Phantom Gourmet?

jack1706 · 06-22-2010, 12:27 PM

siksukr
that's was I was thinking !!!! ??????

04-27-2010, 04:53 PM	#1
gokart-mozart Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 191 Thanks: 2 Thanked 54 Times in 34 Posts	Bayside Grill and Tavern The restaurant formerly known as 51 Mill Street is OPEN! Going at 7pm with a bunch of people, will post a review tonight.

04-28-2010, 12:59 PM	#2
gokart-mozart Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 191 Thanks: 2 Thanked 54 Times in 34 Posts	Bayside Grill and Tavern Ate at the Bayside Grill and Tavern last night with three adults and nine children. Preliminary impressions: 1) The new space is much better. The wall between the bar and the front dining area has been removed. The walls are lighter - 51 Mill Street was always a bit on the dark and gloomy side. The main dining area has what looks like a dance floor, although it had tables on it last night. The porch is, more or less, the same. 2) The food is, for the most part, pub food. I had a steak and cheese sub which was pretty close to the real thing. Steak and seafood entrees are totally conventional, priced up to $19.99 with one or two in the mid $20s. 3) The drinks/beer/wine selections are pretty limited. Corona and Heinekin are about as fancy as it gets, Bud Light is more the flavor of the day. 4) Greeters and wait staff were very friendly and enthusiastic, but, man, was it SLOW! Appetizers in 45 minutes, entrees in an hour+. To be fair, it was mobbed. The parking lot was full, which I've never seen before. I'm sure the first night isn't the time to judge the smoothness of the operation, but that will need to get better. Where does it fit in? Good atmosphere, casual, relaxed. Pub food is the order of the day, but you can get a strip steak or scallops if you want. Not competition for Garwoods or The Restaurant, definitely not for Mis en Place. I haven't been to Jo Greens in a million years, but it might be straightup competition for them. As a family place it will be better than the Front Porch. I finally tried the Wolfeboro Inn a month ago, and the service was so bad I will never go back, so I can't compare the two. Congratulations to the owners on getting it up and running. When Mom is tired and the kids deserve a treat, it's a good choice.

04-28-2010, 03:51 PM	#3
Neko Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 102 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	51 Mill st Question, You showed up with 3 adults and 9 kids. Did you call ahead and get reservations? IE service was slow, Do they take them? Just wondering!!

05-09-2010, 07:30 PM	#7
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,168 Thanks: 298 Thanked 516 Times in 288 Posts	Bayside Grill and Tavern 6 of us had a really great meal at 4PM today (Mother's Day). The service was extremely pleasant, however, I think a couple of additional servers would have helped in the 'time' department. I am not complaining at all, the place was very busy, and customers kept coming in waves of large parties. The Bayside will certainly overtake the Inn, and, for family friendly atmosphere, they will challenge Garwoods. They will eclipse the Front Porch, and certainly Jo Greens. I think Mis En Place and the Restaurant will hold their own for the clientele they gather. In short, the Bayside is a welcome addition to the restaurant scene in Wolfeboro.

05-18-2010, 08:38 PM	#12
Heading4thelake Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wolfeboro/Ct. Posts: 67 Thanks: 113 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	Saturday Dinner Got up to the lake this weekend and Saturday night around 8 we went to Bayside (4 of us). Told it would be about a 30 minute wait, got seated in about 15, ordered drinks right away ordered dinner 10 minutes later. All meals were very good ( steak tips, scallops etc. ). A very good meal for a very fair price. Now Wolfeboro has a place that won't empty your wallet and have good food. Will go back many times across the summer !

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04-28-2010, 06:50 PM	#4
Patiently Watching Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 184 Thanks: 2 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	Enjoyed a great lunch today at the new restaurant. My friend and I had a very good experience. The owner showed us around and the place looks great. Having been in the building in the past, I'm sure it was a big project. The walls are decorated with a few nice murals and some faux painting, nice colors and a very clean and comfortable appearance overall. Much brighter and the bar area is much more family friendly than before. The food is similar to their other restaurant, the pinecone. Service was quick and attentive, there was a steady flow of business and we both enjoyed our meal. They will certainly fill a niche in town providing good quality family fare with a nice atmosphere and I hope they do well.

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04-29-2010, 06:40 PM	#6
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,643 Thanks: 746 Thanked 1,439 Times in 1,000 Posts	We went there tonight and were very pleased. We sat on the porch by request. It was quite busy for a Thursday night. As others said, they have spruced it up and the food is much like the Pine Cone with lots of choices. The lighter choices (burgers, etc.) were around 10$ and the meals mostly under $20. I had the quesidillas and they were delicious. I think they were 8.99 aand $4 more if you add the chicken. You could also have steak. The others had fried shrimp and fried clams and they said they were also delicious as were the onion rings. The fried food was served with both onion rings and french fries. I think they were 17.99. The service was great, we didn't wait at all throughout the meal. So, we were all very pleased and will go back. I wish them luck. I think they will do well.

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05-09-2010, 10:04 PM	#9
Seeker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Effingham Posts: 408 Thanks: 37 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	Sound good. I will get there soon. I just wish it were more like the old Love's Quay. They had some of the best food we ever had in the lakes region.

06-21-2010, 09:36 AM	#13
Billd72 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Stone Ridge, N.Y. Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Bayside Brunch Went to Bayside Grill and Tavern on Fathers Day for their Sunday Brunch. The food was excellent and all of the staff were very friendly. Great restaurant at an affordable price.

06-21-2010, 10:12 AM	#14
Cristen Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 143 Thanks: 25 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts	Stopped in for lunch recently and ate outside overlooking the water. The food was delicious. I like the quiet location of the restaurant as well. Will surely go back soon.

06-21-2010, 08:17 PM	#15
Dr. Gonzo Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Though I was initially skeptical of this venture I would have to agree with most of the posters on this site that the Bayside Grill is off to an excellent start. Good menu, great staff, wonderfully refreshing prices. You can download the menu from their website: http://www.baysidegrillandtavern.com I'd really recommend the fried clams which were better than the fried clams I had at an "unnamed" restaurant in Portsmouth (yes, that Portsmouth right on the coast).

06-22-2010, 12:21 PM	#16
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Dr Gonzo likes to eat out. 8 posts in a row so far on my screen for restaurants. Another Phantom Gourmet? __________________ SIKSUKR Last edited by SIKSUKR; 06-22-2010 at 01:24 PM.

06-22-2010, 12:27 PM	#17
jack1706 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft.Laud.,Fl & Winter Harbor Posts: 150 Thanks: 40 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts	siksukr that's was I was thinking !!!! ??????

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