Got Canoe?

Jack L · 07-03-2004, 08:10 AM

We took some friends to the Canoe based on comments on this forum. Everything was wonderful! The owner, Scott, is the lead chef, Mike Love is the assistant Chef, MIke's wife Donna, creats the special desserts, and their is a fourth whose name slips my mind. Canoe canoe?

PROPELLER · 07-26-2004, 08:34 AM

Experienced a great meal at Canoe this weekend. Excellent food & service. I would say its in the category with The Coe House, the original Loves Quay or any of the higher end restaurants in the Lakes Region.

JDeere · 08-01-2004, 06:43 PM

On a scale of 1 to 4

Drinks: 4

Appetizer: 4

Entree: 3

Service: 2

Atmosphere: 2

ebizboy · 08-02-2004, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDeere

On a scale of 1 to 4

Drinks: 4

Appetizer: 4

Entree: 3

Service: 2

Atmosphere: 2

I would agree with your grades with the exception of the service, which I would rate a 1 at best. I have been unlucky enough to have the same waiter both times I went. Both times were equally disappointing.

Although I am not a big desert fan Donna Love makes amazing deserts and are not to be missed. Try the NY cheese cake.

PROPELLER · 08-02-2004, 03:37 PM

Just to be fair to Canoe, I would agree with the rating from the last 2 posters except for service, in my experience. I was there on a saturday evening when the restaurant was full and our server (a female, her name may have been Jessica, not sure) was nothing short of excellent. She was pleasant, did a great job explaining specials, was attentive to all our requests and was prompt delivering appetizers, drinks & entrees. She also told me when I asked if Mike Love was cooking there that she worked for Mike at Loves Quay when he owned it. So she has some excellent experience I would think.

JDeere · 08-02-2004, 04:42 PM

I suspect that Ebiz and I had the same server. He seemed to be a young college aged kid. Nice kid, but slow and forgetful.

Janet · 08-03-2004, 08:52 AM

Food was excellent, however, when we walked into the restaurant we were told to go downstairs to get to our table. No-one showed us the way or seated us. Had to find it on our own. First time there, somewhat disappointing with that part of our visit. Then our table, reservations for 5, was not set. They wanted 5 adults to sit at a small table with 1 person on the end sticking out into the aisle. We asked for a different arrangement and they finally turned the table around and added a second table for more room.

Very disappointed with the handling of customers as they walked into the restaurant. Even though they had a hostess at the front desk we were on our own.

Like I said, food was excellent but they could handle sitting in a more professional manner.

Newbiesaukee · 08-03-2004, 02:11 PM

We have eaten there five or six times for lunch and dinner. The service at the front desk is not very friendly, somewhat disjointed, and not in keeping with the rest of the experience. We found the wait staff quite good and several were outstanding. The food is excellent and some dishes quite creative. Admittedly, we have tried to eat at somewhat slower times and this may have contributed to the improved service.

07-03-2004, 08:10 AM	#1
Jack L Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Got Canoe? We took some friends to the Canoe based on comments on this forum. Everything was wonderful! The owner, Scott, is the lead chef, Mike Love is the assistant Chef, MIke's wife Donna, creats the special desserts, and their is a fourth whose name slips my mind. Canoe canoe?

08-01-2004, 06:43 PM	#3
JDeere Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 295 Thanks: 74 Thanked 52 Times in 25 Posts	On a scale of 1 to 4 On a scale of 1 to 4 Drinks: 4 Appetizer: 4 Entree: 3 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 2

08-02-2004, 04:42 PM	#6
JDeere Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 295 Thanks: 74 Thanked 52 Times in 25 Posts	Service I suspect that Ebiz and I had the same server. He seemed to be a young college aged kid. Nice kid, but slow and forgetful.

08-03-2004, 08:52 AM	#7
Janet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 470 Thanks: 234 Thanked 134 Times in 91 Posts	Canoes last night Food was excellent, however, when we walked into the restaurant we were told to go downstairs to get to our table. No-one showed us the way or seated us. Had to find it on our own. First time there, somewhat disappointing with that part of our visit. Then our table, reservations for 5, was not set. They wanted 5 adults to sit at a small table with 1 person on the end sticking out into the aisle. We asked for a different arrangement and they finally turned the table around and added a second table for more room. Very disappointed with the handling of customers as they walked into the restaurant. Even though they had a hostess at the front desk we were on our own. Like I said, food was excellent but they could handle sitting in a more professional manner.

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07-26-2004, 08:34 AM	#2
PROPELLER Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 340 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Experienced a great meal at Canoe this weekend. Excellent food & service. I would say its in the category with The Coe House, the original Loves Quay or any of the higher end restaurants in the Lakes Region.

08-02-2004, 03:37 PM	#5
PROPELLER Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 340 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just to be fair to Canoe, I would agree with the rating from the last 2 posters except for service, in my experience. I was there on a saturday evening when the restaurant was full and our server (a female, her name may have been Jessica, not sure) was nothing short of excellent. She was pleasant, did a great job explaining specials, was attentive to all our requests and was prompt delivering appetizers, drinks & entrees. She also told me when I asked if Mike Love was cooking there that she worked for Mike at Loves Quay when he owned it. So she has some excellent experience I would think.

08-03-2004, 02:11 PM	#8
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,363 Thanks: 960 Thanked 575 Times in 300 Posts	We have eaten there five or six times for lunch and dinner. The service at the front desk is not very friendly, somewhat disjointed, and not in keeping with the rest of the experience. We found the wait staff quite good and several were outstanding. The food is excellent and some dishes quite creative. Admittedly, we have tried to eat at somewhat slower times and this may have contributed to the improved service.