Got the Munchies in Alton Bay?

mcdude · 08-25-2005, 06:48 PM

Got the munchies in Alton Bay? ... or the surrounding area?

Follow the link below for restaurant and take-out menus...

ALTON BAY RESTAURANT & TAKE-OUT MENUS

Just Sold · 08-25-2005, 08:03 PM

Great suggestion and link. There are some places on there I have yet to try too.

On my list they will go. Thanks McD.

Pepper · 08-25-2005, 08:55 PM

Wow! Nicely Done, McDude!!!

Since we're on the subject of food in Alton, allow me to give major thumbs up for two of these places:

Shibley's Victoria Pier - Excellent menu with a great view, and friendly staff. It's always on the list of "must do" places when my mother comes to town, and never fails to disappoint. While you're there be sure to save room for dessert - the creme brulee is out of this world!

Sandy Point - no other place in the area has Prime Rib as good as theirs! I can't eat seafood, but everybody in the family insists there's no place better for Lobster. I just go and gorge myself on the prime rib. Staff is excellent, ownership/management is first rate. Always have a super time, and a superb meal there!

upthesaukee · 08-25-2005, 09:57 PM

Nice job, Mcdude...and as my waistline shows, I haven't missed many of the places you have shown. Good food is certainly plentiful here in the Alton, Gilford, Wolfeboro, New Durham side of the lake. Please come on Down!!!!

SIKSUKR · 08-26-2005, 07:29 AM

I've never eaten at Shibleys and I might not with $16 lobster rolls,$8.25 tuna melt,and $6.25 grilled cheese.Yikes!Isn't that a little steep?I'll stick with Waldo Peppers thank you.

PROPELLER · 08-26-2005, 07:48 AM

I know alot of people like Sandy Point. I went 2 years ago & have not been back. I had scallops that were very average. I've had better, they were a little chewy/tough.

The carpet was retro seventies & was soiled badly. It needed replacement. The swivel chairs were compressed foam to the frame covered with naugahyde vinyl. The walls were fake wood paneling, I thought that went out with the seventies.

As far as lobster, its pretty hard to screw up a boiled lobster. I've had boiled lobster at many restaurants & it never tastes any different. Boiled lobster is good any where you go.

I did have a great meal at The Dockside 4 weeks ago & breakfast/lunch is always great at the Olde Bay Diner.

Mee-n-Mac · 08-26-2005, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PROPELLER

I did have a great meal at The Dockside 4 weeks ago & breakfast/lunch is always great at the Olde Bay Diner.

I would agree with SIKSUKR that Shibleys can be a bit pricey but no more so than most places on the lake. The portions are ample though, especially the burgers. If you want value w/no frills then the Dockside is the place to go. Though I'm not a fish person, "Mee" and others have had the haddock sandwich on multiple occasions and have pronounced it both delicious and huge (I can attest to the latter).

PaulS · 08-26-2005, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepper

Sandy Point - no other place in the area has Prime Rib as good as theirs! I can't eat seafood, but everybody in the family insists there's no place better for Lobster.

Good thing you can serve Seafood!

KBoater · 08-27-2005, 08:01 AM

I ate at Shibleys for dinner this summer and was pleasantly surprised. The menu has a wide variety of different foods. I had the duck tenderloin which is one of my favorite foods. The sauce and prep was just right. It was nice to see a restaurant that does something besides hamburgers and fried food. The handicap access is the best around. I will be going back.

maryjane · 09-22-2005, 07:32 PM

Nice job mcdude. Love this thread

glennsteely · 09-22-2005, 11:42 PM

A post by a member named "maryjane" in a thread about "munchies".....
Just what are you guys up to at The Lake????

I couldnt resist.....

Mee-n-Mac · 09-23-2005, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glennsteely

A post by a member named "maryjane" in a thread about "munchies".....
Just what are you guys up to at The Lake????

... a happenin place dude. Like, it's real mellow up here. Why we were just thinking that mebbe the Eagles will win this years Superbowl. Naaah we'll need something *stronger* (really, really stronger) to persue that, ahem, pipe-dream

shamrock · 10-04-2005, 10:08 AM

Mc Dude,
Have you heard any rumors about the Dockside being up for Sale ? I heard it was !
also F.Y.I. The Main Street IS up for sale seen the sign this A,M,
to bad great breakfast there .

mcdude · 10-04-2005, 10:50 AM

Hi Shamrock:
I had not heard that but here it is on Curry's Website....
DOCKSIDE FOR SALE

....and lo and behold....here's the Main Street Cafe listing as well....

MAIN STREET CAFE FOR SALE

....seems like an awfully low price!

upthesaukee · 10-04-2005, 09:45 PM

McDude...I think you will find the Main Street Cafe is for sale, but only the business, not the building.

shamrock · 10-05-2005, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcdude

Hi Shamrock:
I had not heard that but here it is on Curry's Website....
DOCKSIDE FOR SALE

....and lo and behold....here's the Main Street Cafe listing as well....

MAIN STREET CAFE FOR SALE

....seems like an awfully low price!

TX MCDUDE FOR THE INFO. ALSO THE MAIN STREET IS OWNED BY MCGRATHS [BUILDING]

SOMEONEGOTCHA · 10-05-2005, 10:55 AM

What is that now 3 eating establishments that has either been sold or out of business in Alton. What does that leave, 3 restaurants in wonderful Alton? Is all of this because amount of traffic in our wonderful little (winter residence) Alton?

upthesaukee · 10-05-2005, 09:44 PM

The restaurant business is a tiring business, and the folks that owned Karen's in the center of Alton I'm sure just got tired of getting up before the barnyard animals day after day after day. I don't know the folks that own the Main Street Cafe, but breakfasts there are usually pretty full.

I do know the folks that own the Dockside, and they have said for the past few years that they are not in for the long haul (they've already been there) and were/are looking forward to the day they can sell, and relax a little. Whether you're there seven days a week, six days a week, or five days a week, it is a grind and you can get mighty weary.

For a small town, Alton has had quite a restaurant industry, with Dockside, JP China, Alton Bay diner, Shibley's, Shibley's at the Pier, Pop's Clam Bar, Sandy Point, William Tell, Wise Owl, River Run Deli, Main Street Cafe...yes some are seasonal, but still, a lot of dining experience. Not far to go Johnson's in New Durham, or places in Wolfeboro or Gilford/Laconia. Not to mention that Alton Circle and Amylynne's sell prepared food as well. To keep your slice of the pie, you need to be on top of your game whenever you are open, not only have good food but great service, and a nice place to eat. Kind of hard to do each and every day, especially when you are the one over the grill, the burners, and reaching in the oven.

My hat's off to all who feed us and best of luck in the sale of their business and their future.

Alton Bay Bob · 05-13-2006, 06:39 PM

I wanted to echo Upthesaukee's post regarding the Alton restaurant scene. I have eaten at all the restaurants he mentions and they are all excellent. They all have their own charm and ambience. Of course it's not Boston restaurants.. but if I wanted Boston I would not be in this piece of heaven.

I just returned with my first take out king stuffed lobster and steamers from Shady Point. I am pleased to report ...they are still great.. Eating it at home watching the rain..hoping the lake continues to fill....Life really does not get better

mcdude · 10-09-2007, 07:03 PM

check out the new menu from the Dockside Restaurant

DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT MENU

the new Pub area looks cozy...

Mee-n-Mac · 10-09-2007, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcdude

check out the new menu from the Dockside Restaurant

DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT MENU

the new Pub area looks cozy...

The pub area is cozy .... burgers are good and the famed haddock sandwich remains faithful to the reputation established by the prior owners.

08-25-2005, 06:48 PM	#1
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,366 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,053 Times in 493 Posts	Got the Munchies in Alton Bay? Got the munchies in Alton Bay? ... or the surrounding area? Follow the link below for restaurant and take-out menus... ALTON BAY RESTAURANT & TAKE-OUT MENUS

08-25-2005, 08:03 PM	#2
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	Food! Great suggestion and link. There are some places on there I have yet to try too. On my list they will go. Thanks McD. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

08-25-2005, 08:55 PM	#3
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Two thumbs up! Wow! Nicely Done, McDude!!! Since we're on the subject of food in Alton, allow me to give major thumbs up for two of these places: Shibley's Victoria Pier - Excellent menu with a great view, and friendly staff. It's always on the list of "must do" places when my mother comes to town, and never fails to disappoint. While you're there be sure to save room for dessert - the creme brulee is out of this world! Sandy Point - no other place in the area has Prime Rib as good as theirs! I can't eat seafood, but everybody in the family insists there's no place better for Lobster. I just go and gorge myself on the prime rib. Staff is excellent, ownership/management is first rate. Always have a super time, and a superb meal there! __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

08-25-2005, 09:57 PM	#4
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,589 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,440 Thanked 1,975 Times in 1,076 Posts	Nice job, Mcdude...and as my waistline shows, I haven't missed many of the places you have shown. Good food is certainly plentiful here in the Alton, Gilford, Wolfeboro, New Durham side of the lake. Please come on Down!!!! __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

08-26-2005, 07:29 AM	#5
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	I've never eaten at Shibleys and I might not with $16 lobster rolls,$8.25 tuna melt,and $6.25 grilled cheese.Yikes!Isn't that a little steep?I'll stick with Waldo Peppers thank you. __________________ SIKSUKR

08-26-2005, 07:48 AM	#6
PROPELLER Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 340 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I know alot of people like Sandy Point. I went 2 years ago & have not been back. I had scallops that were very average. I've had better, they were a little chewy/tough. The carpet was retro seventies & was soiled badly. It needed replacement. The swivel chairs were compressed foam to the frame covered with naugahyde vinyl. The walls were fake wood paneling, I thought that went out with the seventies. As far as lobster, its pretty hard to screw up a boiled lobster. I've had boiled lobster at many restaurants & it never tastes any different. Boiled lobster is good any where you go. I did have a great meal at The Dockside 4 weeks ago & breakfast/lunch is always great at the Olde Bay Diner. Last edited by PROPELLER; 08-26-2005 at 08:09 AM.

08-27-2005, 08:01 AM	#9
KBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 521 Thanks: 10 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts	Shibleys I ate at Shibleys for dinner this summer and was pleasantly surprised. The menu has a wide variety of different foods. I had the duck tenderloin which is one of my favorite foods. The sauce and prep was just right. It was nice to see a restaurant that does something besides hamburgers and fried food. The handicap access is the best around. I will be going back. __________________ Home Permanently in NH

09-22-2005, 07:32 PM	#10
maryjane Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Nice job mcdude. Love this thread

09-22-2005, 11:42 PM	#11
glennsteely Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mantua, N.J. Posts: 472 Thanks: 90 Thanked 111 Times in 38 Posts	hmmmm..... A post by a member named "maryjane" in a thread about "munchies"..... Just what are you guys up to at The Lake???? I couldnt resist..... __________________ You have to go out on a limb sometimes, cause that is where the fruit is. You can't get to the fruit from that nice safe spot, clinging to the trunk of the tree......

10-04-2005, 10:08 AM	#13
shamrock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: alton Posts: 177 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Closings Mc Dude, Have you heard any rumors about the Dockside being up for Sale ? I heard it was ! also F.Y.I. The Main Street IS up for sale seen the sign this A,M, to bad great breakfast there .

10-04-2005, 10:50 AM	#14
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,366 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,053 Times in 493 Posts	Dockside For Sale Hi Shamrock: I had not heard that but here it is on Curry's Website.... DOCKSIDE FOR SALE ....and lo and behold....here's the Main Street Cafe listing as well.... MAIN STREET CAFE FOR SALE ....seems like an awfully low price!

10-04-2005, 09:45 PM	#15
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,589 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,440 Thanked 1,975 Times in 1,076 Posts	McDude...I think you will find the Main Street Cafe is for sale, but only the business, not the building. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

10-05-2005, 10:55 AM	#17
SOMEONEGOTCHA Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Munchies What is that now 3 eating establishments that has either been sold or out of business in Alton. What does that leave, 3 restaurants in wonderful Alton? Is all of this because amount of traffic in our wonderful little (winter residence) Alton? __________________ God Bless America

10-05-2005, 09:44 PM	#18
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,589 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,440 Thanked 1,975 Times in 1,076 Posts	The restaurant business is a tiring business, and the folks that owned Karen's in the center of Alton I'm sure just got tired of getting up before the barnyard animals day after day after day. I don't know the folks that own the Main Street Cafe, but breakfasts there are usually pretty full. I do know the folks that own the Dockside, and they have said for the past few years that they are not in for the long haul (they've already been there) and were/are looking forward to the day they can sell, and relax a little. Whether you're there seven days a week, six days a week, or five days a week, it is a grind and you can get mighty weary. For a small town, Alton has had quite a restaurant industry, with Dockside, JP China, Alton Bay diner, Shibley's, Shibley's at the Pier, Pop's Clam Bar, Sandy Point, William Tell, Wise Owl, River Run Deli, Main Street Cafe...yes some are seasonal, but still, a lot of dining experience. Not far to go Johnson's in New Durham, or places in Wolfeboro or Gilford/Laconia. Not to mention that Alton Circle and Amylynne's sell prepared food as well. To keep your slice of the pie, you need to be on top of your game whenever you are open, not only have good food but great service, and a nice place to eat. Kind of hard to do each and every day, especially when you are the one over the grill, the burners, and reaching in the oven. My hat's off to all who feed us and best of luck in the sale of their business and their future. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

05-13-2006, 06:39 PM	#19
Alton Bay Bob Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I wanted to echo Upthesaukee's post regarding the Alton restaurant scene. I have eaten at all the restaurants he mentions and they are all excellent. They all have their own charm and ambience. Of course it's not Boston restaurants.. but if I wanted Boston I would not be in this piece of heaven. I just returned with my first take out king stuffed lobster and steamers from Shady Point. I am pleased to report ...they are still great.. Eating it at home watching the rain..hoping the lake continues to fill....Life really does not get better

10-09-2007, 07:03 PM	#20
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,366 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,053 Times in 493 Posts	New Menu check out the new menu from the Dockside Restaurant DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT MENU the new Pub area looks cozy...