The Bob House (formerly Grille 25)

Bullwinkle · 08-12-2009, 09:02 AM

I went to The Bob House last saturday night with my husband and daughter. When we arrived we were told that there would be an hour wait. We choose to sit at the bar and we were told once again that there would be an hour wait for our food. They were obviously "slammed" at that time but we really didn't care how long the wait was.We ordered french onion soup $4.29 and crab and mush bisque $3.49. It did take just about an hour to get the soups but they were really good and worth the wait. The appetizers came out in a reasonable amount of time and the were also very good if not excellent, calamari $7.49, crab cakes $8.99,stuffed mushrooms $6.99. We were pretty full so we shared a raspberry chicken dish $11.99. It was very rich (sweet) and I am glad we shared it. The hostess checked with us every time we received our food items and the bartender was very pleasent.It was a very relaxing experience,about two hours. We really enjoyed ourselves and we will certainly return.

Misty Blue · 08-13-2009, 08:07 AM

'Went there last night for "Deb's Joys" birthday. The four of us had a very good meal. The waitstaff lacked experiance but wer trying their best. 'Kind of fun!

The food was yum and with appetizers and drinks the bill was $113.

The dining room was not overcrowded although most of the tables wer in use.

We'll be back again.

PennyPenny · 08-13-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullwinkle

I went to The Bob House last saturday night with my husband and daughter. When we arrived we were told that there would be an hour wait. We choose to sit at the bar and we were told once again that there would be an hour wait for our food. They were obviously "slammed" at that time but we really didn't care how long the wait was.worth the waiWe ordered french onion soup $4.29 and crab and mush bisque $3.49. It did take just about an hour to get the soups but they were really good and t. The appetizers came out in a reasonable amount of time and the were also very good if not excellent, calamari $7.49, crab cakes $8.99,stuffed mushrooms $6.99. We were pretty full so we shared a raspberry chicken dish $11.99. It was very rich (sweet) and I am glad we shared it. The hostess checked with us every time we received our food items and the bartender was very pleasent.It was a very relaxing experience,about two hours. We really enjoyed ourselves and we will certainly return.

If a waitperson/kitchen staff/manager can't put out a bowl of soup within 10 min. of you placing the order, I would stop at that point. You waited an hour for a cup of soup that was already made and sitting in a steam table? Guess you got more time on your hands than me.

Bigstan · 08-13-2009, 08:12 PM

I would think that it's not beyond the realm of feasibility that the goal was to have everything served at the same time, so a simple thing like soup was put on hold until the apps could be completed and served as well.

Just a thought....

PennyPenny · 08-15-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigstan

I would think that it's not beyond the realm of feasibility that the goal was to have everything served at the same time, so a simple thing like soup was put on hold until the apps could be completed and served as well.

Just a thought....

Perhaps,also, there was seating available and they didn't want to risk loosing another customer so they sat them expecting them to wait. I am just not one to wait in line an hour for something. I probably would have just gone home and had cereal or eggs. To each their own.

angela4design · 08-16-2009, 07:04 AM

An hour for soup? OMG. It had better be good. Sounds like they need some staff in the kitchen! Most people would have walked out by then! You sound so pleased about the experience. Were you given exceptional service, or were you happy to sit at the bar and enjoy the company for awhile before dining? I'm glad to know that the food was good, but not to arrive starving.

Blue cheese mashed potatoes? yum! I might have to stop by for that!

Bullwinkle · 08-17-2009, 08:54 AM

It was a long time to wait for soup, but I think that they held it up so that the rest of the meal would come out in a timely fashion. The service was very good and the company was excellent so it was a pleasent dinner.

08-13-2009, 08:07 AM	#2
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	up 'Went there last night for "Deb's Joys" birthday. The four of us had a very good meal. The waitstaff lacked experiance but wer trying their best. 'Kind of fun! The food was yum and with appetizers and drinks the bill was $113. The dining room was not overcrowded although most of the tables wer in use. We'll be back again.

08-13-2009, 08:12 PM	#4
Bigstan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gilford NH Posts: 381 Thanks: 9 Thanked 164 Times in 92 Posts	Or mayhaps...... I would think that it's not beyond the realm of feasibility that the goal was to have everything served at the same time, so a simple thing like soup was put on hold until the apps could be completed and served as well. Just a thought....

08-16-2009, 07:04 AM	#6
angela4design Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 353 Thanks: 45 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	for SOUP? An hour for soup? OMG. It had better be good. Sounds like they need some staff in the kitchen! Most people would have walked out by then! You sound so pleased about the experience. Were you given exceptional service, or were you happy to sit at the bar and enjoy the company for awhile before dining? I'm glad to know that the food was good, but not to arrive starving. Blue cheese mashed potatoes? yum! I might have to stop by for that!

08-12-2009, 09:02 AM	#1
Bullwinkle Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 12 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I went to The Bob House last saturday night with my husband and daughter. When we arrived we were told that there would be an hour wait. We choose to sit at the bar and we were told once again that there would be an hour wait for our food. They were obviously "slammed" at that time but we really didn't care how long the wait was.We ordered french onion soup $4.29 and crab and mush bisque $3.49. It did take just about an hour to get the soups but they were really good and worth the wait. The appetizers came out in a reasonable amount of time and the were also very good if not excellent, calamari $7.49, crab cakes $8.99,stuffed mushrooms $6.99. We were pretty full so we shared a raspberry chicken dish $11.99. It was very rich (sweet) and I am glad we shared it. The hostess checked with us every time we received our food items and the bartender was very pleasent.It was a very relaxing experience,about two hours. We really enjoyed ourselves and we will certainly return.

08-17-2009, 08:54 AM	#7
Bullwinkle Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 12 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	It was a long time to wait for soup, but I think that they held it up so that the rest of the meal would come out in a timely fashion. The service was very good and the company was excellent so it was a pleasent dinner.