Wolfeboro Area Restaurants?

Parker21 · 07-21-2009, 03:31 PM

Any suggestions for a nice dinner for two; would prefer lakeside, but atmosphere and food quality are more important. Don't mind driving 20 minutes or so.

Checked the "search" function first, and not much came up

Thanks

sa meredith · 07-21-2009, 04:23 PM

If the two important things are Wolfeboro, and waterfront, you should probably put Garwoods at the top of the list.
Food and service both above average.

Wolfeboro_Baja · 07-21-2009, 04:42 PM

I have to agree with sa meredith. My wife and I have been going to Garwoods since they opened back in 2001 (I think) and we've never had a bad meal there. The food's always been fresh, served hot (or cold, depending on your order) and the staff has always been attentive. I'm sure we'll be going there next week when we're up on vacation!

Long Pine · 07-21-2009, 05:21 PM

Mise en Place is a small, off-the-water, restaurant in Wolfeboro with outstanding food and a very nice atmosphere. Have been there a few times and was never disappointed. It's on Lehner St, which if you are coming by boat, is about a quarter-mile walk I would guess. Very creative and fresh menu items and a nice wine list. It immediately jumped to mind when you said "quality" and "atmosphere" were important.

tis · 07-21-2009, 05:46 PM

I have to agree with Long Pine. If you want someplace really special with wonderful food all the way you can't miss with Mise en Plece. Everything is absolutely wonderful there. It is a bit pricey but all delicious. For instance the shrimp appetizer is 11.95 for four. We have been there twice recently and both times could not be beat. The second time was for a rehearsal dinner which, as you know, can be tough to serve a lot of people, but everything was wonderful. So if you want a really special place to go, I don't know anyone who has anything bad to say about the place.

mcdude · 07-21-2009, 06:04 PM

Here's another quality place you might consider for a unique dining experience.
EAST of SUEZ

secondcurve · 07-21-2009, 08:26 PM

If you get a nice night (kind of a rarity these days) sitting out back on 51 Mill Street's beach by the Back Bay is always a nice experience.

beaner · 07-21-2009, 08:59 PM

Based on the posts I've read on this site, I doubt tis and I agree on much... but when it comes to Mise en Place, we're on the same page.

It's definitely a splurge, but nothing compares for top-notch cuisine & service in Wolfeboro. We also enjoy East of Suez as often as possible in summer. East of Suez is BYOB and they do not accept credit cards, so bring cash. Reservations are a must at both places.

Parker21 · 07-22-2009, 02:07 PM

Perfect...thank you all.

beagle · 07-22-2009, 09:34 PM

We like both; Wolfetrap for more fish and lobster and 51 Mill for a little nicer more upscale menu. Both are on the Back Bay

mg2107 · 07-22-2009, 09:40 PM

The Restaurant in the Wolfeboro Market Place is really super . For a new place in town they really have their act together both in service and cuisine.
Would highly recommend. Nice atmosphere on the terrace.

KPW · 07-22-2009, 11:22 PM

I have always enjoyed the Cider Press. 30 Middleton Rd. Wolfeboro

KBoater · 07-23-2009, 12:22 PM

I agree with the Cider Press being consistently good. Enough on the menu to keep you going. They have pillows for the chairs.

mcdude · 07-23-2009, 12:37 PM

Here's the menu... THE CIDER PRESS

...the lounge area.

mg2107 · 07-23-2009, 04:35 PM

Cider Press is a close 2nd. Been around along time which speaks volumes in the restaurant bizz and the town of Wolfeboro.

Patiently Watching · 07-24-2009, 01:23 PM

There was an ad in the Granite State News today that said "The Restaurant" is having a grand opening today. Free lunch and some specials tonight.
Also, heard that Rob (familiar face, formerly of Garwoods) is now a partner and managing the place.

07-21-2009, 03:31 PM	#1
Parker21 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wolfeboro Area Restaurants? Any suggestions for a nice dinner for two; would prefer lakeside, but atmosphere and food quality are more important. Don't mind driving 20 minutes or so. Checked the "search" function first, and not much came up Thanks

07-21-2009, 04:23 PM	#2
sa meredith Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 986 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 32 Thanked 352 Times in 137 Posts	waterfront If the two important things are Wolfeboro, and waterfront, you should probably put Garwoods at the top of the list. Food and service both above average.

07-21-2009, 05:21 PM	#4
Long Pine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 93 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 12 Posts	Mise en Place Mise en Place is a small, off-the-water, restaurant in Wolfeboro with outstanding food and a very nice atmosphere. Have been there a few times and was never disappointed. It's on Lehner St, which if you are coming by boat, is about a quarter-mile walk I would guess. Very creative and fresh menu items and a nice wine list. It immediately jumped to mind when you said "quality" and "atmosphere" were important.

07-21-2009, 06:04 PM	#6
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	Here's another quality place you might consider for a unique dining experience. EAST of SUEZ __________________

07-21-2009, 08:26 PM	#7
secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,118 Thanks: 1,331 Thanked 559 Times in 288 Posts	51 Mill Street If you get a nice night (kind of a rarity these days) sitting out back on 51 Mill Street's beach by the Back Bay is always a nice experience.

07-21-2009, 04:42 PM	#3
Wolfeboro_Baja Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hopkinton NH Posts: 395 Thanks: 88 Thanked 80 Times in 46 Posts	I have to agree with sa meredith. My wife and I have been going to Garwoods since they opened back in 2001 (I think) and we've never had a bad meal there. The food's always been fresh, served hot (or cold, depending on your order) and the staff has always been attentive. I'm sure we'll be going there next week when we're up on vacation!

07-21-2009, 05:46 PM	#5
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,771 Thanks: 755 Thanked 1,463 Times in 1,019 Posts	I have to agree with Long Pine. If you want someplace really special with wonderful food all the way you can't miss with Mise en Plece. Everything is absolutely wonderful there. It is a bit pricey but all delicious. For instance the shrimp appetizer is 11.95 for four. We have been there twice recently and both times could not be beat. The second time was for a rehearsal dinner which, as you know, can be tough to serve a lot of people, but everything was wonderful. So if you want a really special place to go, I don't know anyone who has anything bad to say about the place.

07-21-2009, 08:59 PM	#8
beaner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 178 Thanks: 17 Thanked 37 Times in 23 Posts	Based on the posts I've read on this site, I doubt tis and I agree on much... but when it comes to Mise en Place, we're on the same page. It's definitely a splurge, but nothing compares for top-notch cuisine & service in Wolfeboro. We also enjoy East of Suez as often as possible in summer. East of Suez is BYOB and they do not accept credit cards, so bring cash. Reservations are a must at both places.

07-22-2009, 02:07 PM	#9
Parker21 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Perfect...thank you all.

07-22-2009, 09:34 PM	#10
beagle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 176 Thanks: 186 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts	vote for 51 Mill or Wolfetrap We like both; Wolfetrap for more fish and lobster and 51 Mill for a little nicer more upscale menu. Both are on the Back Bay

07-22-2009, 09:40 PM	#11
mg2107 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	The Restaurant in the Wolfeboro Market Place is really super . For a new place in town they really have their act together both in service and cuisine. Would highly recommend. Nice atmosphere on the terrace.

07-22-2009, 11:22 PM	#12
KPW Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 398 Thanks: 737 Thanked 118 Times in 59 Posts	Cider Press I have always enjoyed the Cider Press. 30 Middleton Rd. Wolfeboro

07-23-2009, 12:22 PM	#13
KBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 521 Thanks: 10 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts	Cider Press I agree with the Cider Press being consistently good. Enough on the menu to keep you going. They have pillows for the chairs. __________________ Home Permanently in NH

07-23-2009, 12:37 PM	#14
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	Here's the menu... THE CIDER PRESS ...the lounge area. __________________ Last edited by mcdude; 10-12-2011 at 06:36 PM.

07-23-2009, 04:35 PM	#15
mg2107 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Cider Press is a close 2nd. Been around along time which speaks volumes in the restaurant bizz and the town of Wolfeboro.

07-24-2009, 01:23 PM	#16
Patiently Watching Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 184 Thanks: 2 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	Free Lunch There was an ad in the Granite State News today that said "The Restaurant" is having a grand opening today. Free lunch and some specials tonight. Also, heard that Rob (familiar face, formerly of Garwoods) is now a partner and managing the place.