Meredith Restaurants

welch100 · 08-05-2009, 05:41 PM

Greetings,

We're looking for a good meal for adults on Saturday night. I've heard Canoe is really good, but we want to be in Meredith. What do you folks recommend?

Many thanks!

wifi · 08-05-2009, 05:44 PM

My recommendation would be: Abontante

http://www.abondantenh.com

If you like eating outside, they have a garden out back that usually isn't too crowded,
inside could be noisy at times.

Sandy Island fan · 08-05-2009, 05:45 PM

I like Lago, and my favorite is Mame's. My husband, who doesn't care for noisy places, prefers Mame's, with their smaller, cozy rooms.

Resident 2B · 08-05-2009, 05:56 PM

Mame's, Lago and Abontante are all good choices. Mame's is my favorite.

Abontante likes advance reservations, so if you are going there, get on the phone today.

Enjoy!

R2B

KonaChick · 08-05-2009, 06:03 PM

Guissepe's, Karen and Barry's (relaxed atmosphere, great food) Camp (relaxed as well a little more pricey) and The LakeHouse Grill (more formal, you'll pay a little more but still reliable good food). Those are my recommendations, have fun!

mg2107 · 08-05-2009, 06:42 PM

Mame's is the best !

Winniview · 08-06-2009, 05:49 AM

the lakehouse grill is best upscale in the area

Happy Gourmand · 08-06-2009, 07:41 AM

We went with another couple last Friday night. The place was packed, Karen told us there would be a delay but we were welcome to take the last empty table...right in the front window.
Karen is a character, a little rough around the edges, but seems to be a real sweetheart and made us feel like we were the only ones there.
Two of us chose the Veal Saltamboca, one opted for the Veal Parm, and the other dish was the Veal Marsala. We all agreed that they were the best we ever had. Somebody in the kitchen deserves some serious kudos putting out some seriously good dishes like we were served all the while being absolutely packed. The meals were awesome!
If there is anything to comment on that was disappointing, then it would be the bread that was served. It tasted like the italian bread you buy in the supermarket. My guess though, is that they ran out of what is usually served...totally understandable, considering how busy they were.
By the end of our meal, the place started to thin out a little, so we called Karen over to chat and to compliment her on one of the best dining out experiences we havd had while at the lake. My wife asked about the marinara sauce and Karen told us how it was made...real easy, we're anxious to try it. I asked about the other sauces we were served and she gave us the secret to their recipes.... "if you can't drink it, don't cook with it" .... a rule I can definitely live by.

All in all, a truly great experience and highly recommended.

welch100 · 08-06-2009, 04:14 PM

I didn't know about either Karen and Barry's or Abondante. Thanks very much for all the great suggestions!

VitaBene · 08-06-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Phantom Gourmand

We went with another couple last Friday night. The place was packed, Karen told us there would be a delay but we were welcome to take the last empty table...right in the front window.
Karen is a character, a little rough around the edges, but seems to be a real sweetheart and made us feel like we were the only ones there.
Two of us chose the Veal Saltamboca, one opted for the Veal Parm, and the other dish was the Veal Marsala. We all agreed that they were the best we ever had. Somebody in the kitchen deserves some serious kudos putting out some seriously good dishes like we were served all the while being absolutely packed. The meals were awesome!
If there is anything to comment on that was disappointing, then it would be the bread that was served. It tasted like the italian bread you buy in the supermarket. My guess though, is that they ran out of what is usually served...totally understandable, considering how busy they were.
By the end of our meal, the place started to thin out a little, so we called Karen over to chat and to compliment her on one of the best dining out experiences we havd had while at the lake. My wife asked about the marinara sauce and Karen told us how it was made...real easy, we're anxious to try it. I asked about the other sauces we were served and she gave us the secret to their recipes.... "if you can't drink it, don't cook with it" .... a rule I can definitely live by.

All in all, a truly great experience and highly recommended.

We like K&Bs immensely. I believe Barry is the chef- Karen keeps him chained to the stove so I have not met him!!

Hshag · 08-07-2009, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Phantom Gourmand

We went with another couple last Friday night. The place was packed, Karen told us there would be a delay but we were welcome to take the last empty table...right in the front window.
Karen is a character, a little rough around the edges, but seems to be a real sweetheart and made us feel like we were the only ones there.
Two of us chose the Veal Saltamboca, one opted for the Veal Parm, and the other dish was the Veal Marsala. We all agreed that they were the best we ever had. Somebody in the kitchen deserves some serious kudos putting out some seriously good dishes like we were served all the while being absolutely packed. The meals were awesome!
If there is anything to comment on that was disappointing, then it would be the bread that was served. It tasted like the italian bread you buy in the supermarket. My guess though, is that they ran out of what is usually served...totally understandable, considering how busy they were.
By the end of our meal, the place started to thin out a little, so we called Karen over to chat and to compliment her on one of the best dining out experiences we havd had while at the lake. My wife asked about the marinara sauce and Karen told us how it was made...real easy, we're anxious to try it. I asked about the other sauces we were served and she gave us the secret to their recipes.... "if you can't drink it, don't cook with it" .... a rule I can definitely live by.

All in all, a truly great experience and highly recommended.

I agree with everything you wrote. This is a real gem. Good food, good drinks, good service. What more could you ask for? My wife and I ate at Karen and Barry’s last Saturday. I had the Shrimp Scampi and my wife had the Veal Saltimbocca. Both meals were cooked perfectly. Karen also made us up a plate of fried scallops for an appetizer. The scallops were better than any I can get on Cape Cod.

WINNOCTURN · 08-10-2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Phantom Gourmand

Two of us chose the Veal Saltamboca, one opted for the Veal Parm, and the other dish was the Veal Marsala. We all agreed that they were the best we ever had.
All in all, a truly great experience and highly recommended.

Phantom,

We were trying to decide where to take my nephew and his fiancé for dinner last night North End, Bob House, Canoe, Mames, when suddenly my wife asked do you like good Italian food. So it was off to K&B's.

My nephew had the veal Saltamboca, I had the Marsala and both my wife and Tammy had the Egg plant and Chicken Parm. It wasn't long before we were all sampling each entree exclaiming how delicious each was.

The Marsala sauce was so good

and the Veal so tender I put down my fork and began using a spoon to get as much of the sauce and the veal as I could.

As for the Scala bread three tubes of butter maid it quite moist.

I printed out your complete post and brought it with us and gave it to Karen. She was very appreciative of your and others positive comment here on the forum.

08-05-2009, 05:41 PM	#1
welch100 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Welch Island, Gilford Posts: 51 Thanks: 50 Thanked 15 Times in 6 Posts	Meredith Restaurants Greetings, We're looking for a good meal for adults on Saturday night. I've heard Canoe is really good, but we want to be in Meredith. What do you folks recommend? Many thanks!

08-06-2009, 05:49 AM	#7
Winniview Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	meredith restaurants the lakehouse grill is best upscale in the area

08-06-2009, 07:41 AM	#8
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,027 Thanks: 188 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	Karen and Barry's We went with another couple last Friday night. The place was packed, Karen told us there would be a delay but we were welcome to take the last empty table...right in the front window. Karen is a character, a little rough around the edges, but seems to be a real sweetheart and made us feel like we were the only ones there. Two of us chose the Veal Saltamboca, one opted for the Veal Parm, and the other dish was the Veal Marsala. We all agreed that they were the best we ever had. Somebody in the kitchen deserves some serious kudos putting out some seriously good dishes like we were served all the while being absolutely packed. The meals were awesome! If there is anything to comment on that was disappointing, then it would be the bread that was served. It tasted like the italian bread you buy in the supermarket. My guess though, is that they ran out of what is usually served...totally understandable, considering how busy they were. By the end of our meal, the place started to thin out a little, so we called Karen over to chat and to compliment her on one of the best dining out experiences we havd had while at the lake. My wife asked about the marinara sauce and Karen told us how it was made...real easy, we're anxious to try it. I asked about the other sauces we were served and she gave us the secret to their recipes.... "if you can't drink it, don't cook with it" .... a rule I can definitely live by. All in all, a truly great experience and highly recommended.

08-06-2009, 04:14 PM	#9
welch100 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Welch Island, Gilford Posts: 51 Thanks: 50 Thanked 15 Times in 6 Posts	Thanks I didn't know about either Karen and Barry's or Abondante. Thanks very much for all the great suggestions!

08-05-2009, 05:44 PM	#2
wifi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 1,321 Thanks: 282 Thanked 287 Times in 169 Posts	My recommendation would be: Abontante http://www.abondantenh.com If you like eating outside, they have a garden out back that usually isn't too crowded, inside could be noisy at times.

08-05-2009, 05:45 PM	#3
Sandy Island fan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 64 Thanks: 82 Thanked 32 Times in 21 Posts	I like Lago, and my favorite is Mame's. My husband, who doesn't care for noisy places, prefers Mame's, with their smaller, cozy rooms.

08-05-2009, 05:56 PM	#4
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,357 Thanks: 993 Thanked 313 Times in 163 Posts	Mame's, Lago and Abontante are all good choices. Mame's is my favorite. Abontante likes advance reservations, so if you are going there, get on the phone today. Enjoy! R2B

08-05-2009, 06:03 PM	#5
KonaChick Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 518 Thanks: 19 Thanked 62 Times in 15 Posts	Guissepe's, Karen and Barry's (relaxed atmosphere, great food) Camp (relaxed as well a little more pricey) and The LakeHouse Grill (more formal, you'll pay a little more but still reliable good food). Those are my recommendations, have fun!

08-05-2009, 06:42 PM	#6
mg2107 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Mame's is the best !

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