Panamabills bestdangQ coming to Gilford OYEA

bestdangQ · 05-20-2010, 07:14 PM

Hi I'm Panamabill and would like to let you BBQ lovers know that were coming to Gilford. Panamabills has arisen from the ashes of a bad location and alive and well in the old cacklin crow restaurant( completely renovated ) with a new team name Boomer's place by the bay, located at 131 lake st, paugus bay plaza in gilford ( beside the saving depot formally cheapo depot). Serving the best dang Q, Smoked Pork, Ribs,Brisket, chicken and great seafood joined by Hawg Burr Samaches so big you need a fork to eat em and home cookin! So come on down to Boomer's place for the best dang Q and Hawg Burr homemade grub. Mention the forum and recive a free soda with your samaches or dinners... God Bless P S will be serving Breakfast, Lunch & dinner

Rattlesnake Guy · 05-20-2010, 07:33 PM

Mr PanamaBill
Best of luck with your new project. I envy your chance to do something that you seem to have such a strong passion for. We will be by for some Q soon.

eyenotall777 · 05-20-2010, 08:07 PM

Glad to hear your back, can't wait to try you again. Had a great experience the last time..food was really good

Seeker · 05-20-2010, 09:30 PM

Not much I like less than BBQ but I love to see new businesses coming to the region. Best of luck in your new endeavor. Make sure you get the word out for bike week.

Argie's Wife · 05-21-2010, 06:29 AM

Hi Bill!

I've been wondering about you and glad to see you making a return!

See ya soon!

CGI3 · 05-20-2010, 09:27 PM

That was some of the best dang Q I have EVER had! I will absolutley make it a point to stop by this week for some pulled pork, and ribs for the misses! Yum, Yum!!

AKADQ · 05-21-2010, 06:50 AM

I'm glad to see you back and can't waite for some yummy brisket and pulled pork

, from the other best dang Q

Overlake97 · 05-27-2010, 12:57 PM

Panamabill's sign says he's opening TODAY (Thurs, May 27). It's called Boomer's Place by the Bay, and he already has working neon signs in the window (Pulled Pork & BBQ, I think). The place is under the overhang parking area. I'll be there soon.

Scott · 06-23-2010, 09:27 PM

Can't say enough good things about this place... the food is always amazing and the prices are quite reasonable. Brisket is ultra tender, ribs are massive, pulled pork is perfect, fries are good and even the corn bread is fantastic.

Really hope the new location works out and this place stays around for a long time.

The menu has just about everything on it, including breakfast. I might try to scan it in and post it since it doesn't appear to be online anywhere.

Whimsey · 06-24-2010, 04:54 PM

We had dinner at Panama Bill's (called Boomer's Place by the Bay) last night. They had an extensive menu...it's not just BBQ. But we got the "BOB for two" (Bunch of Barbecue). $25.95 I think and well worth it. The platter was enormous (or maybe the table was too small) with large rack of ribs, brisket, pulled pork and chicken, along with corn bread, smokey baked beans, french fries and good cole slaw. Surely enough to clog the arteries of a family of four. The BBQ was very good....I've had better down south but that's another review...and BBQ is very subjective.

While we were waiting for the entree, they brought us a complimentary (and very delicious) basket of fried onion straws. They had a clever name but I don't recall it... pre-senility cognitive slippage setting in.

We didn't try their desserts, being in a BBQ coma by that point, but they gave us some chocolate fudge that was terrific along with out check. The service was excellent.

They are still working out a couple of kinks, I think, but nothing that would put you off. The tile floor was sweating due to the humidity + air conditioning. They cautioned us to be careful. But it was entertaining watching the wait staff ice skate by.

Road signage was weak and you really can't see it from Lake Street unless you know it's there.

My biggest concern...there were no other customers. The place deserves better than that. Heck, people were lined up out the door at Patrick's Pub a couple of miles away. But we'll be back, and I hope everyone gives them a try.

VitaBene · 06-25-2010, 05:24 AM

Whimsey, Thank you for the concise review, well done. I will try them out, love BBQ

Newbiesaukee · 06-27-2010, 05:09 PM

We were there for the first time today for lunch. My comments pretty much echo Whimsey's. Good food and good value.

Mrs. N had the excellent pulled pork sandwich with FF for $5.95. I had the 1/2 rib slab..$12.95 with excellent slaw,beans, FF and corn bread. Large rib portion, I like mine a little spicier, but these were smoky and juicy.

Ang, the waitress was very pleasant and helpful ( even before she knew we got there from the Forum).

The menu is quite large and they serve from 7am to 8pm. Breakfast until 3 pm and the breakfast selection is extensive. The restaurant is quite large but not easily visible fromthe road tucked into Paugus Bay Plaza...although a number of hand written signs leads you to the place if you pay attention (and you should).

I also dropped my Corona in my lap. It's been many years since I went home in the afternoon smelling of ribs and beer. Life is good.

Overlake97 · 06-28-2010, 06:17 AM

I agree with an earlier poster: Not enough customers. But there should be! The food is excellent - just like in the earlier location, but now with the added advantage of being able to eat it right there. I called them one night, thirty minutes after closing, and they were still willing to sell me some takeout. When I arrived, all the counter stools were already upside down on the counter and the place was very closed; but the pulled pork dinner, with those great hand-cut fries and BBQ'd beans was as excellent as I'd remembered. There was so much pork that I bagged half and had another meal the next day. Come to think of it, that's what I ended up doing with Bill's ribs, last time I got them, at the previous location.

The non-barbeque items on the "new" menu also look promising, and I'm heading back soon. I really hope this place makes it, but if it doesn't it certainly won't be because of the food quality.

angela4design · 06-28-2010, 09:09 AM

I can't wait to try this place! Now, I'm wondering if I should keep my office lunch for tomorrow, and run over for lunch today! It sounds fantastic! I've seen the menu, and it really looks like a home run!

AB_Monterey · 06-28-2010, 10:02 PM

We thought the portions were huge and the brisket, pulled pork, and ribs were great.

The only thing I wasn't thrilled with is the amount of BBQ sauce. It was poured over everything and there was even more in a side dish. That's a personal preference but I prefer to add my own BBQ sauce and really like to have the choice of various sauces. My wife loves NC BBQ so she was hoping for some vinegar sauce.

That said, it really didn't smell like a BBQ joint to me. I'm used to smelling that wood burning outside from the smoker out back.

Good luck. That location seems really tough to find if you're not looking for it.

ronc4424 · 07-04-2010, 03:34 PM

After reading about this place on the forum, the wife and decided to give it a try yesterday ( Sat ). To get right to the point, the food, service ( waitress was Ang ), and the price of the meal was right on. We will be returning one morning during the week to try one of there breakfast specials. We would reccomend anybody hungry to give this place a try.

vmartino26 · 07-07-2010, 02:05 PM

Did takeout for a party of six on Sunday afternoon. Just fabulous. The kids ate up the ribs and chicken, and we all feasted on the brisket. More than enough for leftovers Monday. Highly recommend!

loneskier · 07-10-2010, 08:13 AM

Stopped on our way way in last night. Got the barbecue for two. Was more than enough food for the three us. Since we were getting it to go we had a beer at the bar while we waited. Will definitely go back soon.

gf2020 · 07-10-2010, 01:21 PM

What's the address for this place?

I think my wife and I will take a drive up on Sunday afternoon after dropping our sons off at Scout camp in Barnstead.

Thanks!

Newbiesaukee · 07-10-2010, 03:50 PM

131 Lake Street (Guilford) in the Paugus Bay Plaza a little north of the China Bistro just across from Paugus Bay. You might Google the address as it is a little hard to see exactly where it is. There are several hand lettered signs outside the shopping center.

onthebay · 07-10-2010, 06:38 PM

Just about to go out for some BBQ. Does anyone know what time they are open to on Saturday nights. cant find the phone number...

Liquorish · 08-12-2010, 02:50 PM

I've now been to boomers twice for dinner, both times we were about the only ones dining ( Fri & Sat ) that being said dinner was great both times. The brisket and pulled pork our favorites. A friend ordered the turkey dinner which he raved about. Just wish that there were a few more people at the place.
Now for breakfast, two times great, ordered breakfast sandwiches and great service.. The last time, this past weekend we went with a group of people and much to our dissapointment it wasn't nearly as good..slow service, even the breakfast sandwiches were different than past times.
If Boomers isn't consistent with their food, they'll have a tough time surviving in that location.

05-20-2010, 07:14 PM	#1
bestdangQ Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 2 Posts	Panamabills bestdangQ coming to Gilford OYEA Hi I'm Panamabill and would like to let you BBQ lovers know that were coming to Gilford. Panamabills has arisen from the ashes of a bad location and alive and well in the old cacklin crow restaurant( completely renovated ) with a new team name Boomer's place by the bay, located at 131 lake st, paugus bay plaza in gilford ( beside the saving depot formally cheapo depot). Serving the best dang Q, Smoked Pork, Ribs,Brisket, chicken and great seafood joined by Hawg Burr Samaches so big you need a fork to eat em and home cookin! So come on down to Boomer's place for the best dang Q and Hawg Burr homemade grub. Mention the forum and recive a free soda with your samaches or dinners... God Bless P S will be serving Breakfast, Lunch & dinner

05-20-2010, 08:07 PM	#3
eyenotall777 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 153 Thanks: 39 Thanked 28 Times in 19 Posts	Great News!!! Glad to hear your back, can't wait to try you again. Had a great experience the last time..food was really good

05-21-2010, 06:50 AM	#7
AKADQ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Meredith Posts: 89 Thanks: 47 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Congratulations !!! I'm glad to see you back and can't waite for some yummy brisket and pulled pork , from the other best dang Q

05-27-2010, 12:57 PM	#8
Overlake97 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 246 Thanks: 146 Thanked 58 Times in 42 Posts	Panama Reopening Today (according to sign) Panamabill's sign says he's opening TODAY (Thurs, May 27). It's called Boomer's Place by the Bay, and he already has working neon signs in the window (Pulled Pork & BBQ, I think). The place is under the overhang parking area. I'll be there soon.

06-23-2010, 09:27 PM	#9
Scott Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 68 Times in 19 Posts	Can't say enough good things about this place... the food is always amazing and the prices are quite reasonable. Brisket is ultra tender, ribs are massive, pulled pork is perfect, fries are good and even the corn bread is fantastic. Really hope the new location works out and this place stays around for a long time. The menu has just about everything on it, including breakfast. I might try to scan it in and post it since it doesn't appear to be online anywhere. __________________ Scott

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05-20-2010, 07:33 PM	#2
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	Mr PanamaBill Best of luck with your new project. I envy your chance to do something that you seem to have such a strong passion for. We will be by for some Q soon.

05-20-2010, 09:30 PM	#4
Seeker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Effingham Posts: 408 Thanks: 37 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	Not much I like less than BBQ but I love to see new businesses coming to the region. Best of luck in your new endeavor. Make sure you get the word out for bike week.

05-21-2010, 06:29 AM	#5
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	Hi Bill! I've been wondering about you and glad to see you making a return! See ya soon!

05-20-2010, 09:27 PM	#6
CGI3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 91 Thanks: 135 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	That was some of the best dang Q I have EVER had! I will absolutley make it a point to stop by this week for some pulled pork, and ribs for the misses! Yum, Yum!!

06-24-2010, 04:54 PM	#10
Whimsey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rum Point/West Alton Posts: 196 Thanks: 261 Thanked 37 Times in 24 Posts	Good food and good value! We had dinner at Panama Bill's (called Boomer's Place by the Bay) last night. They had an extensive menu...it's not just BBQ. But we got the "BOB for two" (Bunch of Barbecue). $25.95 I think and well worth it. The platter was enormous (or maybe the table was too small) with large rack of ribs, brisket, pulled pork and chicken, along with corn bread, smokey baked beans, french fries and good cole slaw. Surely enough to clog the arteries of a family of four. The BBQ was very good....I've had better down south but that's another review...and BBQ is very subjective. While we were waiting for the entree, they brought us a complimentary (and very delicious) basket of fried onion straws. They had a clever name but I don't recall it... pre-senility cognitive slippage setting in. We didn't try their desserts, being in a BBQ coma by that point, but they gave us some chocolate fudge that was terrific along with out check. The service was excellent. They are still working out a couple of kinks, I think, but nothing that would put you off. The tile floor was sweating due to the humidity + air conditioning. They cautioned us to be careful. But it was entertaining watching the wait staff ice skate by. Road signage was weak and you really can't see it from Lake Street unless you know it's there. My biggest concern...there were no other customers. The place deserves better than that. Heck, people were lined up out the door at Patrick's Pub a couple of miles away. But we'll be back, and I hope everyone gives them a try.

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06-25-2010, 05:24 AM	#11
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,571 Thanks: 1,600 Thanked 1,629 Times in 837 Posts	Review Whimsey, Thank you for the concise review, well done. I will try them out, love BBQ

06-27-2010, 05:09 PM	#12
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,353 Thanks: 941 Thanked 573 Times in 298 Posts	We were there for the first time today for lunch. My comments pretty much echo Whimsey's. Good food and good value. Mrs. N had the excellent pulled pork sandwich with FF for $5.95. I had the 1/2 rib slab..$12.95 with excellent slaw,beans, FF and corn bread. Large rib portion, I like mine a little spicier, but these were smoky and juicy. Ang, the waitress was very pleasant and helpful ( even before she knew we got there from the Forum). The menu is quite large and they serve from 7am to 8pm. Breakfast until 3 pm and the breakfast selection is extensive. The restaurant is quite large but not easily visible fromthe road tucked into Paugus Bay Plaza...although a number of hand written signs leads you to the place if you pay attention (and you should). I also dropped my Corona in my lap. It's been many years since I went home in the afternoon smelling of ribs and beer. Life is good.

06-28-2010, 06:17 AM	#13
Overlake97 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 246 Thanks: 146 Thanked 58 Times in 42 Posts	Long live Panama Bill's/Boomers by the Bay! I agree with an earlier poster: Not enough customers. But there should be! The food is excellent - just like in the earlier location, but now with the added advantage of being able to eat it right there. I called them one night, thirty minutes after closing, and they were still willing to sell me some takeout. When I arrived, all the counter stools were already upside down on the counter and the place was very closed; but the pulled pork dinner, with those great hand-cut fries and BBQ'd beans was as excellent as I'd remembered. There was so much pork that I bagged half and had another meal the next day. Come to think of it, that's what I ended up doing with Bill's ribs, last time I got them, at the previous location. The non-barbeque items on the "new" menu also look promising, and I'm heading back soon. I really hope this place makes it, but if it doesn't it certainly won't be because of the food quality.

06-28-2010, 09:09 AM	#14
angela4design Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 353 Thanks: 45 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	can I wait that long? I can't wait to try this place! Now, I'm wondering if I should keep my office lunch for tomorrow, and run over for lunch today! It sounds fantastic! I've seen the menu, and it really looks like a home run!

06-28-2010, 10:02 PM	#15
AB_Monterey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 293 Thanks: 86 Thanked 78 Times in 49 Posts	We thought the portions were huge and the brisket, pulled pork, and ribs were great. The only thing I wasn't thrilled with is the amount of BBQ sauce. It was poured over everything and there was even more in a side dish. That's a personal preference but I prefer to add my own BBQ sauce and really like to have the choice of various sauces. My wife loves NC BBQ so she was hoping for some vinegar sauce. That said, it really didn't smell like a BBQ joint to me. I'm used to smelling that wood burning outside from the smoker out back. Good luck. That location seems really tough to find if you're not looking for it.

07-04-2010, 03:34 PM	#16
ronc4424 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Danvers,Ma & Ashland,Nh Posts: 71 Thanks: 151 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	After reading about this place on the forum, the wife and decided to give it a try yesterday ( Sat ). To get right to the point, the food, service ( waitress was Ang ), and the price of the meal was right on. We will be returning one morning during the week to try one of there breakfast specials. We would reccomend anybody hungry to give this place a try.

07-07-2010, 02:05 PM	#17
vmartino26 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 30 Times in 5 Posts	Did takeout for a party of six on Sunday afternoon. Just fabulous. The kids ate up the ribs and chicken, and we all feasted on the brisket. More than enough for leftovers Monday. Highly recommend!

07-10-2010, 08:13 AM	#18
loneskier Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Attleboro Ma Posts: 25 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Stopped on our way way in last night. Got the barbecue for two. Was more than enough food for the three us. Since we were getting it to go we had a beer at the bar while we waited. Will definitely go back soon.

07-10-2010, 01:21 PM	#19
gf2020 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North of Boston Posts: 203 Thanks: 11 Thanked 35 Times in 28 Posts	What's the address for this place? I think my wife and I will take a drive up on Sunday afternoon after dropping our sons off at Scout camp in Barnstead. Thanks!

07-10-2010, 03:50 PM	#20
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,353 Thanks: 941 Thanked 573 Times in 298 Posts	131 Lake Street (Guilford) in the Paugus Bay Plaza a little north of the China Bistro just across from Paugus Bay. You might Google the address as it is a little hard to see exactly where it is. There are several hand lettered signs outside the shopping center.

07-10-2010, 06:38 PM	#21
onthebay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	What time open Saturday Nights Just about to go out for some BBQ. Does anyone know what time they are open to on Saturday nights. cant find the phone number...

08-12-2010, 02:50 PM	#22
Liquorish Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Medfield Ma & Meredith Nh Posts: 93 Thanks: 8 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	I've now been to boomers twice for dinner, both times we were about the only ones dining ( Fri & Sat ) that being said dinner was great both times. The brisket and pulled pork our favorites. A friend ordered the turkey dinner which he raved about. Just wish that there were a few more people at the place. Now for breakfast, two times great, ordered breakfast sandwiches and great service.. The last time, this past weekend we went with a group of people and much to our dissapointment it wasn't nearly as good..slow service, even the breakfast sandwiches were different than past times. If Boomers isn't consistent with their food, they'll have a tough time surviving in that location.