T-Bones and Cactus Jack's

mr1drfl · 12-22-2006, 02:02 PM

I heard a rumor that the Bonaza was sold. Heard it is going to be a T-Bones. Has anyone ever eaten at T-Bones? Good,bad, indifferent?

Tank151 · 12-22-2006, 02:48 PM

I've been to T-Bones twice. Their food is comparable to TGIF (Thank God It's Friday's), Apple-Bee's, etc. etc.... Not a bad meal, but not "out of this world" either?

Anyone hear if Sawyer's will open in 2007?

Tank
Dunstable, MA

mrylmbt · 12-26-2006, 08:31 PM

BONANZA is a 2 story restaurant 1 level is going to be a T-bones and the other is going to be a cactus jacks. I heard this from a contractor that is biding on the job. they are owned by the same franchise so that makes sense.

Fishy Cover · 12-27-2006, 03:45 PM

T Bones and Cactus Jack's were our favorites when we lived in Southern NH. Always excellent food and good service at reasonable prices. The menus had a nice variety: everything from steaks to seafood to salads to Mexican. Also just about everything is prepared at the restaurant, not at the chain corporate food factory like Applebee's and Olive Garden. I predict that it will be one of the most popular restaurants in the Lakes Region.

michael c · 12-27-2006, 11:32 PM

i know of a couple ..one in hudson N.H and the other in Salem N.H...probably another one also ..
Generally speaking, a place to meet with friends for a good meal,good atmosphere and reasonable prices .. I don't get to go often anymore, but my brother[Humphrey Bogart /Milton Berle ] and his wife go frequently still and enjoy ..it will be a nice addition to the stable

jrc · 12-30-2006, 07:34 PM

I hate to bad mouth a business, while they're in business. I am very glad that Bonanza is gone. In general the chain seems out-of-date, but that one was the single dirtiest restaurant I've ever set foot in. My Dad was in the restaurant business and he always told me, if it's dirty where the customer can see it, imagine what it looks like back in the kitchen where you can't see.

I've been in the T-Bones in Hudson and Manchester. Both had pretty good food, similar to the 99 or an Applebee's. They do a lot of gimmicks to get people in the door. You get points for buying food and you can save them for discounts or free food. You get more points/discounts for eating during slow hours, so you'll see a bunch of retired people eating dinner at 4PM.

Weirs guy · 01-02-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mrylmbt

BONANZA is a 2 story restaurant 1 level is going to be a T-bones and the other is going to be a cactus jacks. I heard this from a contractor that is biding on the job. they are owned by the same franchise so that makes sense.

That explains the 2 rumors that I had heard, 1 being a t-bones was going in and the other that cactus jacks was!

MWSP · 01-14-2007, 11:43 AM

It seems to me the parking lot is a bit small for two restaurants to be successful.

salesguy77 · 03-06-2007, 01:57 PM

I read an article that the parent company of T Bones and Cactus Jacks have purchased the Bonanza location at 1182 Union Ave. Great family restaurant and a nice addition to the lake's region.

Rinkerfam · 03-07-2007, 12:31 AM

T-BONES in Hudson NH is always busy. Considering the abundance of "family friendly" restaurants in southern NH, it is amazing the volume of business that they do. I can only assume that they will be successful at their new location. It's a short hop from Paugus Bay Marina for our "young" family, so I imagine we will stop in from time to time.

Paugus Bay Lake Girl · 03-08-2007, 10:05 PM

Welcome T-Bones. Nice menu can't wait til they open.

www.t-bones.com

Made from 100% durum semolina imported from Italy.
Basket of Two-Cheese Garlic Bread with any pasta selection...2.99
Served all day with fresh garden salad

Chicken Parmesan
Breaded chicken breasts, sautéed and smothered in homemade Italian sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Served with linguini marinara…14.99

Chicken Marsala
Boneless chicken, lightly breaded and sautéed with fresh mushrooms in marsala wine sauce. Served with linguini in a garlic butter sauce…14.99
Can be prepared upon request

Chicken Cordon Bleu Linguini
Tender chicken breaded and sautéed in a creamy Mornay sauce with a hint of Dijon all topped with thinly sliced smoked ham and melted Swiss cheese. Served over linguini supreme…13.99

Scampi Pasta
Sauteed with broccoli and diced tomatoes in butter, garlic, sherry.Tossed with linguini and sprinkled with fresh grated parmesan cheese. Superb!
Your choice of Shrimp…15.99
or Chicken …13.99

Chicken Rigate Primavera
Penne rigate with an array of fresh vegetables and tender chicken sautéed in olive oil, garlic butter, feta & parmesan cheese, Italian spices, and a hint of crushed red pepper…13.99 (Vegetarian…11.99)
Can be prepared upon request

Chicken & Broccoli Piccata
Boneless chicken tenders sautéed in a delicate lemon piccata sauce, tossed
with fresh broccoli. Served over penne
rigate, garnished with freshly chopped tomatoes…13.99
Can be prepared upon request

North End Trio
Altissimo Grandioso! A trio of fresh chicken, sweet Italian sausage, and eggplant simmered in our own basil marinara with roasted red peppers, served over linguini, and topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese…13.99

Seafood Aegean Pasta
Fresh tilapia, premium sea scallops, and large gulf shrimp pan-seared with Tuscany seasonings tossed with roasted red peppers, diced onion, tomato, fresh baby spinach and a light garlic and herb sauce. Placed over steaming imported pasta and generousll sprinkled with Parmesan cheese…14.99

Alfredo Carbonara
A traditional Alfredo with rich cream, whole butter and fresh grated parmesan cheese...made to order and tossed with smoked bacon, chopped ham, diced scallions, and steaming imported linguini…13.99

White Rook · 03-09-2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mr1drfl

I heard a rumor that the Bonaza was sold. Heard it is going to be a T-Bones. Has anyone ever eaten at T-Bones? Good,bad, indifferent?

I live three minutes from the T-Bones in Salem, NH. We eat there often enough and rarely have we ever been dissatisfied.

Becca · 03-23-2007, 03:37 PM

Should they be open for summer or do they have to much work to do?

Becca · 05-11-2007, 10:22 AM

Hi Everybody,

Just read in the paper that T-Bones and CJ's is now open. Can't wait to give them a try this weekend. They also offer call ahead seating.

Weirs guy · 05-11-2007, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Becca

Hi Everybody,

Just read in the paper that T-Bones and CJ's is now open. Can't wait to give them a try this weekend. They also offer call ahead seating.

They've been open for about a week now, but I think the paving on Union Ave's kept the crowd down.

WeirsBeachBoater · 05-11-2007, 01:02 PM

They really did a nice job in the upstairs, I didn't head down to see CJ's. Food was great and even the service was good, I always cringe when I think about newly trained waitstaff, but was pleasantly surprised. I give T Bones a Thumbs Up!

Aquadeziac · 05-14-2007, 09:35 AM

Tried T-Bones last night on the way home and was pleasantly surprised. My Prime Rib was excellent as was the wife's seafood casserole. We liked the remodel job. Only complaint was where we were seated. We were in a booth/table combo thingy and basically were sitting two feet from total strangers the whole meal. Awkward for both of us. Otherwise completely satisfied and will return.

GUNNER · 05-14-2007, 09:55 AM

My wife, mother in-law & I visited T-Bones Saturday nite & enjoyed it very much. Wife had the T bone steak which she enjoyed very much. I tried a piece & it melted in your mouth. Mom in-law had the fisherman's platter which she also enjoyed. She took half of it home. I had the ginger-peanut chicken pasta which was also very good.

The salads & bread which came with the meal were also very good.

All in all a very enjoyable evening & we will be going back.

Gunner

winniplayhouse · 05-14-2007, 01:18 PM

We tried it Friday evening and couldn't believe how crowded it was! I haven't seen any advertising and yet for an opening weekend it was packed. We got there around 5pm and by the time we left it looked like people were having trouble finding parking.
The food was good. Very extensive menu. Our service was slow but I kept seeing tables around us getting served quicker so I think it was a fluke for us... the waiter was nice and kept saying he was sorry and that the things we ordered were hard to find (eg. a certain wine). My three-year-old ordered the chicken tenders. She took one look and I knew there was no way she was going to touch them. There was nothing wrong with them, just didn't look like the typical chicken finger shape that she's used to (to their credit, they list them as "little pinkies" or something like that in the menu so I should have been warned). I quickly asked him to bring her mac n' cheese instead and said we'd take the chicken tenders home. They didn't charge us for them, even though we said that they should as it wasn't their fault she didn't like them. But they insisted.
We will go back, but probably not at a peak time like Friday night!

SIKSUKR · 05-15-2007, 09:25 AM

We've always been very happy with the T-Bones in Bedford NH.Very consistant and always crowded.I'm sure when the bugs get worked out in the Laconia restaraunt,it will get good reviews.

jlrm73 · 05-15-2007, 02:07 PM

Went there today for lunch...had great, friendly service at CJ's and a delicious Chicken Fajita Salad!
Will go back!!

Becca · 05-16-2007, 10:32 AM

My husband and I were also very happy with CJ's the food was fantastic and the service was not bad either. I think the only thing they have to worry about seems to be parking.

jetskier · 05-21-2007, 05:41 PM

My daughter is off on a school trip, so my wife and I decided to spend a couple days at the lake. We tried CJs last night:

They have a real mixture of cuisine including:

Mexican
Cajun
BBQ
Burgers

I tried their Fajita and my wife had a Chimchanga. They are still training the staff, so the service is a bit on the slow side. There is a huge bar and quite a number of plasma TVs, so it is a good place to eat and watch a game.

The food was hearty and good...nothing extraordinary. The prices are reasonable.

I would recommend not sitting near the door as the entrance faces the lake and acts like a wind tunnel. They could use an another door to prevent this.

All in all, not bad.

Jetskier

sa meredith · 06-19-2007, 04:34 PM

Went to TBones this past weekend (6/16/07). Wasn't really looking for an expensive lunch, but saw someone getting the lobster pie (I think they call it "Lazy Man Lobster") and could not pass on it. Holy Cow! Worth every penny. Although I don't head up to the lake each week in search of lobster, I must say, DO NOT let the summer pass without trying TBones Lobster pie.
Also...before leaving,I took a quick cruise downstairs (called "CJ's", I believe).
Quite possibly the nicest bar I have seen on the lake.

PennyPenny · 06-20-2007, 05:59 AM

T-Bones was one of the restaurants that was voted best in the state in NH Magazine and shown on NH Chronical Mon. night. They were noted for their burgers and the owner stated they grind their own meat for the burgers. Sounds like a place to try with all the positive comments so far.

jetskier · 06-21-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PennyPenny

T-Bones was one of the restaurants that was voted best in the state in NH Magazine and shown on NH Chronical Mon. night. They were noted for their burgers and the owner stated they grind their own meat for the burgers. Sounds like a place to try with all the positive comments so far.

Don't tell anyone, but....T-Bones has a patio on the second level with one of the nicest lake views in the area. I just don't want to have to fight for a parking spot.

Jetskier

Argie's Wife · 06-27-2007, 10:02 AM

Went to Cactus Jacks last Friday night.

The place quickly filled up but we had nice seats by the bar.

Seemed like people were a little freaked out by the "seat yourself" atmosphere, and it took our waitress quite a while to find us - I wondered if perhaps we were in a closed section.

Ordered a Guiness (draft) and something that sounded like their version of a Long Island Iced Tea - the mixed drink was one of the lower priced one but still was almost $7. We ordered beers for our second round.

Hubby had a burger and fries, I had a buffalo chicken finger dinner. The buffalo sauce was on the side - and was more than a little messy. There were onion rings on the top of the dinner that were absolutely dripping grease - eewww. Way too slimy to bother with. The food was good but greasier than I prefered for even fried food. The bill was about $40 - fair price, all things considered. Service was slow - especially after we had handed off our debit card - sorta got held hostage there and thought we'd miss the beginning of our movie, but all went well.

In short, I'd go back but next time would try a salad or something different - I would recommend it, but there's other places I'd recommend FIRST, if you know what I mean.

I must say, I envy those of you who boat to your restaurants - that must be a neat experience!

gwood · 06-27-2007, 10:32 AM

So, can we get to T-Bones by boat or do we have to drive?

sa meredith · 06-27-2007, 10:58 AM

It would seem the only way to reach TBones/CJ's by boat is to dock at the Burger King Docks (always pretty much empty) and make a short walk along the railroad tracks. They (the tracks) are no longer in use on that side of Paugus Bay, and I noticed all the small plants and over grown brush has been cleared to make a nice path. I am not sure, however, if Burger King is OK with this plan. Does anyone know if BK has issues with people docking there, but heading else where?
And lastly, the other way to reach the place by boat would be if you know someone at Spinnaker Club, which is directly in front of TBones. But docking there if you are a non-member is pretty much out.

GUNNER · 04-03-2009, 11:33 AM

Got an email from T-Bones & Cactus Jack's to let us know that between April 1 & May 25 they are offering triple points on Monday & Tuesday & double points on Wednesday & Thursday for members of their payback club. It's easy to join & a great way to enjoy good food & get rewarded for doing it.

For every $100.00 worth of points (1 point per $) they will give you a $10.00 payback that can be used the next time you come in.

Gunner

AC2717 · 04-03-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GUNNER

Got an email from T-Bones & Cactus Jack's to let us know that between April 1 & May 25 they are offering triple points on Monday & Tuesday & double points on Wednesday & Thursday for members of their payback club. It's easy to join & a great way to enjoy good food & get rewarded for doing it.

For every $100.00 worth of points (1 point per $) they will give you a $10.00 payback that can be used the next time you come in.

Gunner

Do they have any coupons for the dinners? I do not have a points card as the only one I go to is laconia and i live in south MA

GUNNER · 04-03-2009, 01:32 PM

No coupons. You can sign up for the payback card either online or at any of their restaurants. During the year they do have special promotions which they announce by email & at times send a coupon with dollars off a meal.

Gunner

meredith weekender · 04-03-2009, 08:42 PM

The paybacks card is great!!! We go to Cactus Jacks at least once a week and it seems that we get out $10.00 back at every 1 1/2 visits.. The area needs more rest. like cj's..

winniwannabe · 10-14-2009, 07:42 PM

This is a great restaurant!! Located right in Laconia, it has whatever you
want--from appetizers to desserts, and the view of Paugus Bay is awesome! It's definitely worth a try, especially if you like burgers and steak.

Kamper · 10-14-2009, 08:15 PM

I haven't been to that one yet but I've eaten at a few of their other locations.

Slickcraft · 10-15-2009, 06:13 AM

If we arrive between 1:00 and 5:00 pm we get two points for each $ spend so spending $50 gets a $10 payback. Also $2 off gold 55 menu items and free soft drinks. If we arrive outside of that time window, it is the standard payback deal. http://www.t-bones.com/paybacks/index.php

Of course we go because the food is very good; the paybacks are a big plus. While we go down stairs to CJ on occasion, we normally opt for TB on the upper level.

spider22 · 06-13-2011, 12:15 PM

Has anyone been to T-bones recently? My family and I will be staying on Paugus Bay later on in the summer and will be looking for a place to get lunch on the way up. T-bones looks like a good pick to me but I was looking for opinions on how good the food was there.

crowsnest · 06-13-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by spider22

Has anyone been to T-bones recently? My family and I will be staying on Paugus Bay later on in the summer and will be looking for a place to get lunch on the way up. T-bones looks like a good pick to me but I was looking for opinions on how good the food was there.

We go there all the time food is always good never any problems both t bones and cactas jacks

sa meredith · 06-13-2011, 04:15 PM

I go to TBones on a very regular basis, and would say you just can't miss there.
Service is always top notch, and food consistenly very good. If there is ever a problem, you will never find a restaurant more anxious to make it right. They go over the top when it comes to handling customer issues/complaints.
Tbones (upstairs) offers great views of Paugus Bay, and is probably the better way to go with kids.
While on the subject...for any lobster lovers. Their Lobster Pie (called "lazy man lobster"...very little breading) is simply unreal. I would tell anyone at the lake it worth the drive, if you plan on having lobster. A bit pricey at 23.95, but worth every cent. They only sell it in the summer, and they do it perfect. Seriously...you have to try it.
Also, the lobster roll...again pricey at 17.95...but I would challenge anyone in the lakes region to find a better lobster roll...STUFFED, and they make their own mayo from scatch just for the lobster roll. Of course, at 17.95, it should be unreal.
No...I don't work there. And no, I am not affiliated with the place. I just go there regularly, and find it worth the trip every time.
All the food is fresh...and not at all "chain food".
Oh, one more thing...the slow roasted prime rib...solid 9 on a 1-10 scale.

Slickcraft · 06-13-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by spider22

Has anyone been to T-bones recently? My family and I will be staying on Paugus Bay later on in the summer and will be looking for a place to get lunch on the way up. T-bones looks like a good pick to me but I was looking for opinions on how good the food was there.

While we have not been there yet this week, last week was great as usual as was the week before and before that and so on. Never had a bad meal there.

LongBay · 06-13-2011, 06:55 PM

We frequent T-Bones and always get great service and food. We usually sit in the back overlooking Paugus Bay. IMO: This is one of the better eating establishments in the local area.

Slickcraft · 01-26-2015, 08:00 PM

Stopped by CJ's today and had the $12 special, it was excellent. Offered through Super Bowl day. Down stairs at CJ's it came with mushroom gravy, sauteed veggies (al dente) and grilled baked potatoes although you could get any 2 sides that you want. Up stairs at TBones may be a different offering but still $12. That is a real bargain for a good steak considering that a recently reviewed nearby Italian restaurant a plain pizza was $17.

We ordered med-rare and that is how they came. The barkeep said that when 1st offered a few days ago they served 60 that evening.

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T-BONES & Cactus Jack's are teaming up to have a little fun with the deflated football allegations. Try our "Deflatriots" Flat Iron Steak at the deflated price of $12 (in honor of #12 Tom Brady of course!) We aren't sure what the outcome may be, but we are sure about a few things; we love our Patriots, Tom, Bill, and we love to give our guests a great deal!

Note: due to storm predictions, all T-Bones and CJ's will be closed tomorrow 1/27 except for the CJ in Laconia which is accessible by snowmobile.
http://www.t-bones.com/

upthesaukee · 01-26-2015, 08:27 PM

Some snowmobilers may venture out tomorrow, but the staff probably would have to drive to get to work, and they home again. Not so well thought out in my humble opinion.

Greene's Basin Girl · 01-27-2015, 02:49 AM

I had the Defatriots Flat Iron Steak at T Bones yesterday in Bedford. It was delicious!!!

12-22-2006, 02:48 PM	#2
Tank151 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boston, MA & Laconia, NH Posts: 150 Thanks: 16 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	T-Bones I've been to T-Bones twice. Their food is comparable to TGIF (Thank God It's Friday's), Apple-Bee's, etc. etc.... Not a bad meal, but not "out of this world" either? Anyone hear if Sawyer's will open in 2007? Tank Dunstable, MA

12-26-2006, 08:31 PM	#3
mrylmbt Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: the Weirs Posts: 34 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	bonanza BONANZA is a 2 story restaurant 1 level is going to be a T-bones and the other is going to be a cactus jacks. I heard this from a contractor that is biding on the job. they are owned by the same franchise so that makes sense.

12-27-2006, 03:45 PM	#4
Fishy Cover Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 134 Thanks: 10 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	T Bones & Cactus Jacks T Bones and Cactus Jack's were our favorites when we lived in Southern NH. Always excellent food and good service at reasonable prices. The menus had a nice variety: everything from steaks to seafood to salads to Mexican. Also just about everything is prepared at the restaurant, not at the chain corporate food factory like Applebee's and Olive Garden. I predict that it will be one of the most popular restaurants in the Lakes Region.

12-27-2006, 11:32 PM	#5
michael c Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 94 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	T bones i know of a couple ..one in hudson N.H and the other in Salem N.H...probably another one also .. Generally speaking, a place to meet with friends for a good meal,good atmosphere and reasonable prices .. I don't get to go often anymore, but my brother[Humphrey Bogart /Milton Berle ] and his wife go frequently still and enjoy ..it will be a nice addition to the stable

01-14-2007, 11:43 AM	#8
MWSP Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Where will people park? It seems to me the parking lot is a bit small for two restaurants to be successful. __________________ The Miss Winnipesaukee Scholarship Program A Lakes Region Tradition since 1925

12-22-2006, 02:02 PM	#1
mr1drfl Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 27 Thanks: 28 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	T-Bones and Cactus Jack's I heard a rumor that the Bonaza was sold. Heard it is going to be a T-Bones. Has anyone ever eaten at T-Bones? Good,bad, indifferent?

12-30-2006, 07:34 PM	#6
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	I hate to bad mouth a business, while they're in business. I am very glad that Bonanza is gone. In general the chain seems out-of-date, but that one was the single dirtiest restaurant I've ever set foot in. My Dad was in the restaurant business and he always told me, if it's dirty where the customer can see it, imagine what it looks like back in the kitchen where you can't see. I've been in the T-Bones in Hudson and Manchester. Both had pretty good food, similar to the 99 or an Applebee's. They do a lot of gimmicks to get people in the door. You get points for buying food and you can save them for discounts or free food. You get more points/discounts for eating during slow hours, so you'll see a bunch of retired people eating dinner at 4PM.

03-06-2007, 01:57 PM	#9
salesguy77 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bedford NH Laconia NH Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	T Bones/ Cactus Jacks I read an article that the parent company of T Bones and Cactus Jacks have purchased the Bonanza location at 1182 Union Ave. Great family restaurant and a nice addition to the lake's region. __________________ A little common sense goes a long way. If you have to think about it, or tell yourself it's a good idea, then it probably isn't a good idea!

03-07-2007, 12:31 AM	#10
Rinkerfam Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	T-BONES in Hudson NH is always busy. Considering the abundance of "family friendly" restaurants in southern NH, it is amazing the volume of business that they do. I can only assume that they will be successful at their new location. It's a short hop from Paugus Bay Marina for our "young" family, so I imagine we will stop in from time to time. __________________ Education is hanging around 'til you've caught on - Frost

03-08-2007, 10:05 PM	#11
Paugus Bay Lake Girl Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Paugus Bay, Laconia NH Posts: 36 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	T-Bones voted Best in NH for 2006 Welcome T-Bones. Nice menu can't wait til they open. www.t-bones.com Made from 100% durum semolina imported from Italy. Basket of Two-Cheese Garlic Bread with any pasta selection...2.99 Served all day with fresh garden salad Chicken Parmesan Breaded chicken breasts, sautéed and smothered in homemade Italian sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Served with linguini marinara…14.99 Chicken Marsala Boneless chicken, lightly breaded and sautéed with fresh mushrooms in marsala wine sauce. Served with linguini in a garlic butter sauce…14.99 Can be prepared upon request Chicken Cordon Bleu Linguini Tender chicken breaded and sautéed in a creamy Mornay sauce with a hint of Dijon all topped with thinly sliced smoked ham and melted Swiss cheese. Served over linguini supreme…13.99 Scampi Pasta Sauteed with broccoli and diced tomatoes in butter, garlic, sherry.Tossed with linguini and sprinkled with fresh grated parmesan cheese. Superb! Your choice of Shrimp…15.99 or Chicken …13.99 Chicken Rigate Primavera Penne rigate with an array of fresh vegetables and tender chicken sautéed in olive oil, garlic butter, feta & parmesan cheese, Italian spices, and a hint of crushed red pepper…13.99 (Vegetarian…11.99) Can be prepared upon request Chicken & Broccoli Piccata Boneless chicken tenders sautéed in a delicate lemon piccata sauce, tossed with fresh broccoli. Served over penne rigate, garnished with freshly chopped tomatoes…13.99 Can be prepared upon request North End Trio Altissimo Grandioso! A trio of fresh chicken, sweet Italian sausage, and eggplant simmered in our own basil marinara with roasted red peppers, served over linguini, and topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese…13.99 Seafood Aegean Pasta Fresh tilapia, premium sea scallops, and large gulf shrimp pan-seared with Tuscany seasonings tossed with roasted red peppers, diced onion, tomato, fresh baby spinach and a light garlic and herb sauce. Placed over steaming imported pasta and generousll sprinkled with Parmesan cheese…14.99 Alfredo Carbonara A traditional Alfredo with rich cream, whole butter and fresh grated parmesan cheese...made to order and tossed with smoked bacon, chopped ham, diced scallions, and steaming imported linguini…13.99 Attached Images

03-23-2007, 03:37 PM	#13
Becca Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Should they be open for summer or do they have to much work to do?

05-11-2007, 10:22 AM	#14
Becca Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	T-BONES & CJ's Open Hi Everybody, Just read in the paper that T-Bones and CJ's is now open. Can't wait to give them a try this weekend. They also offer call ahead seating.

05-11-2007, 01:02 PM	#16
WeirsBeachBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 709 Blog Entries: 9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 148 Times in 65 Posts	We ate there Wednesday evening They really did a nice job in the upstairs, I didn't head down to see CJ's. Food was great and even the service was good, I always cringe when I think about newly trained waitstaff, but was pleasantly surprised. I give T Bones a Thumbs Up!

05-14-2007, 09:35 AM	#17
Aquadeziac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Concord NH Posts: 239 Thanks: 19 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Tried T-Bones last night on the way home and was pleasantly surprised. My Prime Rib was excellent as was the wife's seafood casserole. We liked the remodel job. Only complaint was where we were seated. We were in a booth/table combo thingy and basically were sitting two feet from total strangers the whole meal. Awkward for both of us. Otherwise completely satisfied and will return. __________________ "He who dies with the most toys wins"

05-14-2007, 09:55 AM	#18
GUNNER Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Visit to T-Bones My wife, mother in-law & I visited T-Bones Saturday nite & enjoyed it very much. Wife had the T bone steak which she enjoyed very much. I tried a piece & it melted in your mouth. Mom in-law had the fisherman's platter which she also enjoyed. She took half of it home. I had the ginger-peanut chicken pasta which was also very good. The salads & bread which came with the meal were also very good. All in all a very enjoyable evening & we will be going back. Gunner

05-14-2007, 01:18 PM	#19
winniplayhouse Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 205 Thanks: 32 Thanked 58 Times in 41 Posts	We tried it Friday evening and couldn't believe how crowded it was! I haven't seen any advertising and yet for an opening weekend it was packed. We got there around 5pm and by the time we left it looked like people were having trouble finding parking. The food was good. Very extensive menu. Our service was slow but I kept seeing tables around us getting served quicker so I think it was a fluke for us... the waiter was nice and kept saying he was sorry and that the things we ordered were hard to find (eg. a certain wine). My three-year-old ordered the chicken tenders. She took one look and I knew there was no way she was going to touch them. There was nothing wrong with them, just didn't look like the typical chicken finger shape that she's used to (to their credit, they list them as "little pinkies" or something like that in the menu so I should have been warned). I quickly asked him to bring her mac n' cheese instead and said we'd take the chicken tenders home. They didn't charge us for them, even though we said that they should as it wasn't their fault she didn't like them. But they insisted. We will go back, but probably not at a peak time like Friday night!

05-15-2007, 09:25 AM	#20
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	We've always been very happy with the T-Bones in Bedford NH.Very consistant and always crowded.I'm sure when the bugs get worked out in the Laconia restaraunt,it will get good reviews. __________________ SIKSUKR

05-15-2007, 02:07 PM	#21
jlrm73 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yum! Went there today for lunch...had great, friendly service at CJ's and a delicious Chicken Fajita Salad! Will go back!!

05-16-2007, 10:32 AM	#22
Becca Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	CJ's My husband and I were also very happy with CJ's the food was fantastic and the service was not bad either. I think the only thing they have to worry about seems to be parking.

05-21-2007, 05:41 PM	#23
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 850 Thanks: 57 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	CJs My daughter is off on a school trip, so my wife and I decided to spend a couple days at the lake. We tried CJs last night: They have a real mixture of cuisine including: Mexican Cajun BBQ Burgers I tried their Fajita and my wife had a Chimchanga. They are still training the staff, so the service is a bit on the slow side. There is a huge bar and quite a number of plasma TVs, so it is a good place to eat and watch a game. The food was hearty and good...nothing extraordinary. The prices are reasonable. I would recommend not sitting near the door as the entrance faces the lake and acts like a wind tunnel. They could use an another door to prevent this. All in all, not bad. Jetskier

06-19-2007, 04:34 PM	#24
sa meredith Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 986 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 32 Thanked 352 Times in 137 Posts	Lobster Pie... Went to TBones this past weekend (6/16/07). Wasn't really looking for an expensive lunch, but saw someone getting the lobster pie (I think they call it "Lazy Man Lobster") and could not pass on it. Holy Cow! Worth every penny. Although I don't head up to the lake each week in search of lobster, I must say, DO NOT let the summer pass without trying TBones Lobster pie. Also...before leaving,I took a quick cruise downstairs (called "CJ's", I believe). Quite possibly the nicest bar I have seen on the lake.

06-20-2007, 05:59 AM	#25
PennyPenny Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 140 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	T-Bones was one of the restaurants that was voted best in the state in NH Magazine and shown on NH Chronical Mon. night. They were noted for their burgers and the owner stated they grind their own meat for the burgers. Sounds like a place to try with all the positive comments so far.

06-27-2007, 10:02 AM	#27
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Went to Cactus Jacks last Friday night. The place quickly filled up but we had nice seats by the bar. Seemed like people were a little freaked out by the "seat yourself" atmosphere, and it took our waitress quite a while to find us - I wondered if perhaps we were in a closed section. Ordered a Guiness (draft) and something that sounded like their version of a Long Island Iced Tea - the mixed drink was one of the lower priced one but still was almost $7. We ordered beers for our second round. Hubby had a burger and fries, I had a buffalo chicken finger dinner. The buffalo sauce was on the side - and was more than a little messy. There were onion rings on the top of the dinner that were absolutely dripping grease - eewww. Way too slimy to bother with. The food was good but greasier than I prefered for even fried food. The bill was about $40 - fair price, all things considered. Service was slow - especially after we had handed off our debit card - sorta got held hostage there and thought we'd miss the beginning of our movie, but all went well. In short, I'd go back but next time would try a salad or something different - I would recommend it, but there's other places I'd recommend FIRST, if you know what I mean. I must say, I envy those of you who boat to your restaurants - that must be a neat experience!

06-27-2007, 10:32 AM	#28
gwood Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So, can we get to T-Bones by boat or do we have to drive?

06-27-2007, 10:58 AM	#29
sa meredith Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 986 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 32 Thanked 352 Times in 137 Posts	TBones by boat.... It would seem the only way to reach TBones/CJ's by boat is to dock at the Burger King Docks (always pretty much empty) and make a short walk along the railroad tracks. They (the tracks) are no longer in use on that side of Paugus Bay, and I noticed all the small plants and over grown brush has been cleared to make a nice path. I am not sure, however, if Burger King is OK with this plan. Does anyone know if BK has issues with people docking there, but heading else where? And lastly, the other way to reach the place by boat would be if you know someone at Spinnaker Club, which is directly in front of TBones. But docking there if you are a non-member is pretty much out.

04-03-2009, 11:33 AM	#30
GUNNER Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Paybacks Got an email from T-Bones & Cactus Jack's to let us know that between April 1 & May 25 they are offering triple points on Monday & Tuesday & double points on Wednesday & Thursday for members of their payback club. It's easy to join & a great way to enjoy good food & get rewarded for doing it. For every $100.00 worth of points (1 point per $) they will give you a $10.00 payback that can be used the next time you come in. Gunner

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04-03-2009, 01:32 PM	#32
GUNNER Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Paybacks No coupons. You can sign up for the payback card either online or at any of their restaurants. During the year they do have special promotions which they announce by email & at times send a coupon with dollars off a meal. Gunner

04-03-2009, 08:42 PM	#33
meredith weekender Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Meredith / Manchester Posts: 373 Thanks: 87 Thanked 84 Times in 57 Posts	The paybacks card is great!!! We go to Cactus Jacks at least once a week and it seems that we get out $10.00 back at every 1 1/2 visits.. The area needs more rest. like cj's..

10-14-2009, 07:42 PM	#34
winniwannabe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MA Posts: 139 Thanks: 113 Thanked 45 Times in 31 Posts	T-Bones/Cactus Jack's This is a great restaurant!! Located right in Laconia, it has whatever you want--from appetizers to desserts, and the view of Paugus Bay is awesome! It's definitely worth a try, especially if you like burgers and steak.

10-14-2009, 08:15 PM	#35
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,302 Thanks: 67 Thanked 171 Times in 127 Posts	I haven't been to that one yet but I've eaten at a few of their other locations.

10-15-2009, 06:13 AM	#36
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,278 Thanks: 1,214 Thanked 2,052 Times in 942 Posts	Gold 55 Payback If we arrive between 1:00 and 5:00 pm we get two points for each $ spend so spending $50 gets a $10 payback. Also $2 off gold 55 menu items and free soft drinks. If we arrive outside of that time window, it is the standard payback deal. http://www.t-bones.com/paybacks/index.php Of course we go because the food is very good; the paybacks are a big plus. While we go down stairs to CJ on occasion, we normally opt for TB on the upper level.

06-13-2011, 12:15 PM	#37
spider22 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Alstead,NH Posts: 98 Thanks: 9 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Has anyone been to T-bones recently? My family and I will be staying on Paugus Bay later on in the summer and will be looking for a place to get lunch on the way up. T-bones looks like a good pick to me but I was looking for opinions on how good the food was there.

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06-13-2011, 04:15 PM	#39
sa meredith Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 986 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 32 Thanked 352 Times in 137 Posts	very good I go to TBones on a very regular basis, and would say you just can't miss there. Service is always top notch, and food consistenly very good. If there is ever a problem, you will never find a restaurant more anxious to make it right. They go over the top when it comes to handling customer issues/complaints. Tbones (upstairs) offers great views of Paugus Bay, and is probably the better way to go with kids. While on the subject...for any lobster lovers. Their Lobster Pie (called "lazy man lobster"...very little breading) is simply unreal. I would tell anyone at the lake it worth the drive, if you plan on having lobster. A bit pricey at 23.95, but worth every cent. They only sell it in the summer, and they do it perfect. Seriously...you have to try it. Also, the lobster roll...again pricey at 17.95...but I would challenge anyone in the lakes region to find a better lobster roll...STUFFED, and they make their own mayo from scatch just for the lobster roll. Of course, at 17.95, it should be unreal. No...I don't work there. And no, I am not affiliated with the place. I just go there regularly, and find it worth the trip every time. All the food is fresh...and not at all "chain food". Oh, one more thing...the slow roasted prime rib...solid 9 on a 1-10 scale.