Owl's Nest/Wise Owl, Alton, NH

Waterbaby · 07-27-2010, 09:22 AM

Thank you, Mike - It's always nice to see an owner come onto a thread, clarify things, and make himself accessible to people who have questions about certain issues.

Now, everyone, can we get this thread back on the track begun by joj129 - the business itself and it's food? This is, after all, the restaurant forum!

Believe me, as a long-time member of winni.com I realize threads can go wayyyyy off the beaten track, I'm guilty of contributing to that myself upon occasion, but let's talk about the food! I'll be sure to give my input once I get there (if plans work out) next week..............

Have a happy day!

BackBay · 07-27-2010, 12:32 PM

Mike Jr,
You handle yourself very well. Thank you for your post and your professional demeanor. I have appreciated the improvements you have made with the business. Good job, and good luck. I am impressed.

Belmont Resident · 08-05-2012, 06:09 AM

All the legal stuff aside, where is this place? I've driven through Alton many times and never noticed the Owls Nest.
Except for the diner across from Walmart in Gilford there are not many good breakfast places and none with a buffet that I know of.
Alton is a nice motorcycle ride down 140 from Belmont.

upthesaukee · 08-05-2012, 08:03 AM

Heading East from Gilford to Alton, as Rte 11 leaves the lakeside by Ames Farm, the road starts a gentle up hill climb. Owl's nest is on the left about a quarter mile up the road from the lakeside portion, and is formally known as the Wise Owl. Used to have a dock where you could go by boat, but sadly, that option is no longer available due to legal problems yet to be resolved.

SIKSUKR · 08-06-2012, 10:12 AM

Last time I ate breakfast there( 2 years) it was great.4 egg omelette.

BroadHopper · 08-06-2012, 12:34 PM

I remember well, heated arguments between the govt and land owners about where the sewer lines were to be buried. There were some law written in the books that allow the govt jurisdiction over old RR right of ways even though the railroad gave up their rights and sold the land. One neighbor built a cabana and pool on the old right of way. Guess what, the govt dug up his pool and move the pool and cabana aside to put the sewage in. His lawyer told him not to bother sueing for damages.

If you had built on the old RR line, and the govt decides to extend the sewage line to Alton as originally intended, be prepared for the consequences.

This'nThat · 06-01-2013, 02:14 PM

A list was posted by WMUR readers yesterday (31 May 2013) listing the Wise Owl as #11 overall best breakfast place in New Hampshire (http://www.wmur.com/news/-/9858204/2...f/-/index.html). I believe it's the only one listed in the Lakes Region.

I've never heard of the Wise Owl before this, but I'll make a point to visit it, now.

Mr. V · 07-17-2014, 12:13 AM

How is the Owl doing so far this summer?

AC2717 · 07-17-2014, 09:18 AM

great place, a few weeks ago tried to go by boat, as the part of the family that used to own on SLeepers island said there were docks.
If there were, they are gone now.

If you had a putt putt you could pull it ashore on the sand that is at the bottom of the stairs, that is about it
was upset but what can you do, so then went to Ames Farm
they only have two - 1 boat slips for restaurant. both taken, ended up heading back towards the home berth and ended up in Meredith then headed back into the bay after Sunshine and Pa's

08-05-2012, 06:09 AM	#3
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 410 Times in 251 Posts	Ok! All the legal stuff aside, where is this place? I've driven through Alton many times and never noticed the Owls Nest. Except for the diner across from Walmart in Gilford there are not many good breakfast places and none with a buffet that I know of. Alton is a nice motorcycle ride down 140 from Belmont. __________________ "better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, then a long life spent in a miserable way.."

08-05-2012, 08:03 AM	#4
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,616 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,483 Thanked 1,988 Times in 1,088 Posts	close to Ames Farm Heading East from Gilford to Alton, as Rte 11 leaves the lakeside by Ames Farm, the road starts a gentle up hill climb. Owl's nest is on the left about a quarter mile up the road from the lakeside portion, and is formally known as the Wise Owl. Used to have a dock where you could go by boat, but sadly, that option is no longer available due to legal problems yet to be resolved. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

08-06-2012, 10:12 AM	#5
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Last time I ate breakfast there( 2 years) it was great.4 egg omelette. __________________ SIKSUKR

08-06-2012, 12:34 PM	#6
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,669 Thanks: 3,285 Thanked 1,132 Times in 814 Posts	Winnipesaukee Basin Project I remember well, heated arguments between the govt and land owners about where the sewer lines were to be buried. There were some law written in the books that allow the govt jurisdiction over old RR right of ways even though the railroad gave up their rights and sold the land. One neighbor built a cabana and pool on the old right of way. Guess what, the govt dug up his pool and move the pool and cabana aside to put the sewage in. His lawyer told him not to bother sueing for damages. If you had built on the old RR line, and the govt decides to extend the sewage line to Alton as originally intended, be prepared for the consequences. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

06-01-2013, 02:14 PM	#7
This'nThat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 534 Thanks: 19 Thanked 134 Times in 61 Posts	Rated #11 by WMUR A list was posted by WMUR readers yesterday (31 May 2013) listing the Wise Owl as #11 overall best breakfast place in New Hampshire (http://www.wmur.com/news/-/9858204/2...f/-/index.html). I believe it's the only one listed in the Lakes Region. I've never heard of the Wise Owl before this, but I'll make a point to visit it, now.

07-27-2010, 09:22 AM	#1
Waterbaby Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kensington, NH and Paugus Bay Marina Posts: 656 Thanks: 323 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Thank you, Mike - It's always nice to see an owner come onto a thread, clarify things, and make himself accessible to people who have questions about certain issues. Now, everyone, can we get this thread back on the track begun by joj129 - the business itself and it's food? This is, after all, the restaurant forum! Believe me, as a long-time member of winni.com I realize threads can go wayyyyy off the beaten track, I'm guilty of contributing to that myself upon occasion, but let's talk about the food! I'll be sure to give my input once I get there (if plans work out) next week.............. Have a happy day! __________________ On the boat is always waterfront!

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07-27-2010, 12:32 PM	#2
BackBay Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 10 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Mike Jr, You handle yourself very well. Thank you for your post and your professional demeanor. I have appreciated the improvements you have made with the business. Good job, and good luck. I am impressed.

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07-17-2014, 12:13 AM	#8
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,477 Thanks: 68 Thanked 265 Times in 182 Posts	How is the Owl doing so far this summer?

07-17-2014, 09:18 AM	#9
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,616 Thanks: 756 Thanked 369 Times in 277 Posts	great place, a few weeks ago tried to go by boat, as the part of the family that used to own on SLeepers island said there were docks. If there were, they are gone now. If you had a putt putt you could pull it ashore on the sand that is at the bottom of the stairs, that is about it was upset but what can you do, so then went to Ames Farm they only have two - 1 boat slips for restaurant. both taken, ended up heading back towards the home berth and ended up in Meredith then headed back into the bay after Sunshine and Pa's __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

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