Lobster Dinner

LuvLake · 07-05-2014, 11:37 AM

Any restaurant recommendations for a lobster dinner? Last time we went to Lobster Pound, we were disappointed bc they did not have many options for lobster. We have not been to Weathervane - is it comfortable to sit down? Any other spots convenient to Laconia/Gilford? Thanks!

RLW · 07-05-2014, 11:55 AM

We are having ours in about 1 hour in the front yard on the lake with some delicious steamers. Yep all 16 of us.

nhcatrider · 07-05-2014, 04:34 PM

Makris seafood in Concord has some good options for lobster.

Slickcraft · 07-05-2014, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nhcatrider

Makris seafood in Concord has some good options for lobster.

Agreed, Makris has very good seafood and worth the drive.

http://eatalobster.com/

If I wanted lobster local I would take the RLW approach: buy them live and toss them into the pot. The only place we get it out is chauncey creek, in the rough (is there any other way) an BYOB.

http://www.chaunceycreek.com/

kauriel · 07-05-2014, 07:32 PM

Market Basket steams lobsters for no extra charge. I think it was $5.99 or $6.99/lb last time I was in there.

blacksheep · 07-05-2014, 07:42 PM

Hannaford steams them free of charge as well, but oddly enough they are then subject to the rooms and meals tax because they become 'prepared food.' I discovered this recently and, while I suppose I get the logic, I was a little miffed.

meredith weekender · 07-05-2014, 10:56 PM

The weathervane serves a decent lobster dinner and the upstairs seating is very comfortable. In my opinion it definitely surpasses the Lobster Pound.

BroadHopper · 07-06-2014, 06:27 AM

on Rte 3 next to Mosquito Bridge.

upthesaukee · 07-06-2014, 07:05 AM

I believe that LuvLake is looking for a restaurant with more options than one or two boiled / steamed lobsters.

While I can also be a happy camper doing my own lobsters and steamers, some folks want someone else to do the work.

Sandy Point does have boiled lobsters, baked stuffed, lazy lobster (boiled and taken out of the shell, and lobster casserole. Doing this from memory. May have missed an option or two.

Hope you find a place to your liking, LuvLake. BTW, Sandy Point ain't cheap.

RLW · 07-06-2014, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by RLW

We are having ours in about 1 hour in the front yard on the lake with some delicious steamers. Yep all 16 of us.

The lobsters, steamers, hamburgers, hot dogs and 3 different types of sausages along with all the different salads and other fixings were fantastic along with great conversation and games. The clean up was quick and easy as many hands made it lite work and everyone was able to part take in lots of laughter.

Gee's, I forgot a good part of the meal and that is the sweetest tasting corn that we purchased from our local Hannaford's

jetskier · 07-06-2014, 12:17 PM

Hi all,

Our favorite lobster spot is 405, pub and grill in Laconia. Their baked stuffed lobster is phenomenal. If you are going to Weathervane, go on Thursday when they have their 2 lobster special.

Jetskier

Airedale1 · 07-06-2014, 02:29 PM

We used to love the lobster at Sandy Point in Alton. That being said we have not been back since it changed hands so I can't say how it is now. Yesterday we took a trip to Ogunquit and the lobster roll at the little foot bridge lobster shack in Perkins Cove is outstanding in quality and value. Also, I love the bake stuffed lobster at Barnacle Billy's in Perkins Cove, it is pricey but it is done right.

phoenix · 07-07-2014, 04:53 AM

We go by boat each August to sandy point with a group . Last year it was excellent and the updated interior was much better. We all have baked stuff king lobster which of course is expensive but always makes two meals Good news is you can go by boat and use their docks if you call ahead. This year we will go again

BroadHopper · 07-07-2014, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Airedale1

We used to love the lobster at Sandy Point in Alton. That being said we have not been back since it changed hands so I can't say how it is now. Yesterday we took a trip to Ogunquit and the lobster roll at the little foot bridge lobster shack in Perkins Cove is outstanding in quality and value. Also, I love the bake stuffed lobster at Barnacle Billy's in Perkins Cove, it is pricey but it is done right.

Yeap, if you want seafood, Maine is the place to go! I get my fix at the Clam Shack. Located at the foot of the bridge in Kennebunkport. Reasonably priced and the best fried clams or oysters in NE. While you are there visit 'Federal Jack', right out back for local brew.

joann721 · 07-07-2014, 01:00 PM

this may be to late for consideration - but the king lobster at Sandy Point is my birthday dinner...I wait all year for it... expensive but worth the splurge..

sum-r breeze · 07-07-2014, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by joann721

this may be to late for consideration - but the king lobster at Sandy Point is my birthday dinner...I wait all year for it... expensive but worth the splurge..

We used to go with a dear departed friend of ours and his significant other at least a couple of times a Summer. We always (he and I) got the King Baked Stuffed and the ladies had something much smaller. He and I would joke between claws and tails, that one of us just had an artery close up!!! MORE BUTER PLEASE!!!

I need to go again just to toast Carl. I really miss you Buddy.

The Breeze
Wave 'cuz I'll be Wavin' (a lobster bib) back!!!

Diver Vince · 07-07-2014, 03:54 PM

Well my recommendation is not exactly in the lakes region, but..I am a self confessed lobster aficionado. I'd challenge anyone in the Lakes region to try and beat the lobster roll at Reds in Wiccasset, Maine.
This is the standard by which I judge lobster rolls. Indubitably, the best lobster roll on the planet.

http://www.urbanspoon.com/rph/207/14...our-line-photo

Janet · 07-07-2014, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Diver Vince

Well my recommendation is not exactly in the lakes region, but..I am a self confessed lobster aficionado. I'd challenge anyone in the Lakes region to try and beat the lobster roll at Reds in Wiccasset, Maine.
This is the standard by which I judge lobster rolls. Indubitably, the best lobster roll on the planet.

http://www.urbanspoon.com/rph/207/14...our-line-photo

Reds is the best. Just plan to get there early or be prepared to wait in a long line. Yum.

Lakepilot · 07-08-2014, 06:24 AM

I'll third Red's. Last time we went our wait was only 35 minutes. Their Lobster rolls are the very best anywhere.

LuvLake · 07-11-2014, 06:28 AM

Thank you for all of your suggestions. We ended up at Sandy Point. We were happy that they had a lot of options - at least one person in our party prefers a "lazy man" option. Also, the service was great - very friendly and attentive. It was expensive but we were prepared for that. We usually only do this once per year so that is ok.

windsail · 07-15-2014, 07:53 PM

I just recieved an email that on Thursday they serve twin lobster for 19.99 We are going to try it

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The weathervane serves a decent lobster dinner and the upstairs seating is very comfortable. In my opinion it definitely surpasses the Lobster Pound.

windsail · 07-15-2014, 07:56 PM

thanks I will try it. Love lobster

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Originally Posted by jetskier

Hi all,

Our favorite lobster spot is 405, pub and grill in Laconia. Their baked stuffed lobster is phenomenal. If you are going to Weathervane, go on Thursday when they have their 2 lobster special.

Jetskier

fpartri497 · 07-15-2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by windsail

I just recieved an email that on Thursday they serve twin lobster for 19.99 We are going to try it

the weathervane In Chichester N.H. Is charging $21.99 for wicked cheap lobsters now. as of Monday.

WJT2 · 07-16-2014, 09:05 AM

NASWA has a nice rest in the Motel Lobby. Food and service has always been great. They have a twin lobster dinner. Cynthia is the Hostess with the Mostest!

kayleigh · 07-16-2014, 01:11 PM

The best lobster roll ive had yet is at a little place on rt 3 in holderness right before ashland line. Not sure of the name but its amazing huge and delicous

blacksheep · 07-17-2014, 01:46 PM

If you're talking about the Riverside Dairy Joy (aka the Dipsy Doodle to those of us who've been around awhile) I conquer! Fabulous lobster rolls, killer fried clams, great burgers, all in a traditional 'dairy bar' atmosphere. Bring the kids and save room for ice-cream.

kayleigh · 07-17-2014, 07:41 PM

That is what it is called

07-05-2014, 11:37 AM	#1
LuvLake Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 19 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Lobster Dinner Any restaurant recommendations for a lobster dinner? Last time we went to Lobster Pound, we were disappointed bc they did not have many options for lobster. We have not been to Weathervane - is it comfortable to sit down? Any other spots convenient to Laconia/Gilford? Thanks!

07-05-2014, 11:55 AM	#2
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	We are having ours in about 1 hour in the front yard on the lake with some delicious steamers. Yep all 16 of us. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

07-06-2014, 06:27 AM	#8
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,560 Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 1,097 Times in 790 Posts	Lobster Connection on Rte 3 next to Mosquito Bridge. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

07-06-2014, 07:05 AM	#9
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	Sandy Point, Alton Bay I believe that LuvLake is looking for a restaurant with more options than one or two boiled / steamed lobsters. While I can also be a happy camper doing my own lobsters and steamers, some folks want someone else to do the work. Sandy Point does have boiled lobsters, baked stuffed, lazy lobster (boiled and taken out of the shell, and lobster casserole. Doing this from memory. May have missed an option or two. Hope you find a place to your liking, LuvLake. BTW, Sandy Point ain't cheap. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

07-06-2014, 12:17 PM	#11
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	Favorite Lobster Spot Hi all, Our favorite lobster spot is 405, pub and grill in Laconia. Their baked stuffed lobster is phenomenal. If you are going to Weathervane, go on Thursday when they have their 2 lobster special. Jetskier

07-05-2014, 04:34 PM	#3
nhcatrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 167 Thanks: 19 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts	Makris seafood in Concord has some good options for lobster.

07-05-2014, 07:32 PM	#5
kauriel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Laconia, N. MA Posts: 290 Thanks: 119 Thanked 62 Times in 44 Posts	Market Basket steams lobsters for no extra charge. I think it was $5.99 or $6.99/lb last time I was in there.

07-05-2014, 07:42 PM	#6
blacksheep Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Plymouth, NH Posts: 63 Thanks: 98 Thanked 47 Times in 25 Posts	Hannaford steams them free of charge as well, but oddly enough they are then subject to the rooms and meals tax because they become 'prepared food.' I discovered this recently and, while I suppose I get the logic, I was a little miffed.

07-05-2014, 10:56 PM	#7
meredith weekender Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Meredith / Manchester Posts: 373 Thanks: 87 Thanked 84 Times in 57 Posts	The weathervane serves a decent lobster dinner and the upstairs seating is very comfortable. In my opinion it definitely surpasses the Lobster Pound.

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07-06-2014, 02:29 PM	#12
Airedale1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laconia Posts: 595 Thanks: 557 Thanked 1,569 Times in 274 Posts	We used to love the lobster at Sandy Point in Alton. That being said we have not been back since it changed hands so I can't say how it is now. Yesterday we took a trip to Ogunquit and the lobster roll at the little foot bridge lobster shack in Perkins Cove is outstanding in quality and value. Also, I love the bake stuffed lobster at Barnacle Billy's in Perkins Cove, it is pricey but it is done right. __________________ "The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit." Nelson Henderson (1865-1943)

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07-07-2014, 04:53 AM	#13
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,537 Thanks: 60 Thanked 272 Times in 191 Posts	We go by boat each August to sandy point with a group . Last year it was excellent and the updated interior was much better. We all have baked stuff king lobster which of course is expensive but always makes two meals Good news is you can go by boat and use their docks if you call ahead. This year we will go again __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

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07-07-2014, 01:00 PM	#15
joann721 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Salem, MA & Meredith, NH Posts: 116 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 7 Posts	vote for Sandy Point this may be to late for consideration - but the king lobster at Sandy Point is my birthday dinner...I wait all year for it... expensive but worth the splurge.. __________________ JoAnn Frustration is trying to find my glasses without my glasses.

07-07-2014, 03:54 PM	#17
Diver Vince Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bonaire Dutch Caribbean and Gilford NH Posts: 103 Thanks: 31 Thanked 27 Times in 17 Posts	Well my recommendation is not exactly in the lakes region, but..I am a self confessed lobster aficionado. I'd challenge anyone in the Lakes region to try and beat the lobster roll at Reds in Wiccasset, Maine. This is the standard by which I judge lobster rolls. Indubitably, the best lobster roll on the planet. http://www.urbanspoon.com/rph/207/14...our-line-photo

07-08-2014, 06:24 AM	#19
Lakepilot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 446 Thanks: 70 Thanked 57 Times in 40 Posts	I'll third Red's. Last time we went our wait was only 35 minutes. Their Lobster rolls are the very best anywhere.

07-11-2014, 06:28 AM	#20
LuvLake Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 19 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks! Thank you for all of your suggestions. We ended up at Sandy Point. We were happy that they had a lot of options - at least one person in our party prefers a "lazy man" option. Also, the service was great - very friendly and attentive. It was expensive but we were prepared for that. We usually only do this once per year so that is ok.

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07-16-2014, 09:05 AM	#24
WJT2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Foxborough MA Posts: 176 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 4 Thanked 50 Times in 31 Posts	Lobster Dinner NASWA has a nice rest in the Motel Lobby. Food and service has always been great. They have a twin lobster dinner. Cynthia is the Hostess with the Mostest!

07-16-2014, 01:11 PM	#25
kayleigh Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 36 Thanks: 21 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts	The best lobster roll ive had yet is at a little place on rt 3 in holderness right before ashland line. Not sure of the name but its amazing huge and delicous

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07-17-2014, 01:46 PM	#26
blacksheep Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Plymouth, NH Posts: 63 Thanks: 98 Thanked 47 Times in 25 Posts	If you're talking about the Riverside Dairy Joy (aka the Dipsy Doodle to those of us who've been around awhile) I conquer! Fabulous lobster rolls, killer fried clams, great burgers, all in a traditional 'dairy bar' atmosphere. Bring the kids and save room for ice-cream.

07-17-2014, 07:41 PM	#27
kayleigh Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 36 Thanks: 21 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts	That is what it is called

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