Mystic Meadows/Tavern 27

Newbiesaukee · 07-09-2010, 10:36 AM

Our experience was almost exactly that of Shore Driver.

The atmosphere is welcoming and most pleasant. The staff is young but very well trained and accommodating. The menu has a wide variety of choices and the spicy dishes are spicy, a rarity in the Lakes region. Pizzas and sandwiches are available for the somewhat less adventurous.

The prices are somewhat high but are a good value for the quality of the food. Some of the prices for the small plates probably could use some tweaking although I do appreciate how difficult pricing is. For example, grilled shrimp with tequila sauce...excellent but $10 for 2 shrimp is a bit up there. In comparison, Woodshed gets $2.99 per shrimp for an excellent shrimp cocktail with excellent cocktail sauce. It is a quibble, but folks are very sensitive to prices. On the other hand, the sea food fry with shrimp,haddock,calamari and the largest diver scallop I have ever seen had three different sauces and was $16.

We did chat with Ray at the end of of the meal and he is clearly obsessed with producing a first rate restaurant in this area. Considering the large number of people in the restaurant on a Thursday night, his plan seems to be working.

We wish him luck and expect to return soon (and you should consider trying it also.)

baygo · 07-09-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbiesaukee

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The prices are somewhat high but are a good value for the quality of the food. Some of the prices for the small plates probably could use some tweaking although I do appreciate how difficult pricing is. For example, grilled shrimp with tequila sauce...excellent but $10 for 2 shrimp is a bit up there. In comparison, Woodshed gets $2.99 per shrimp for an excellent shrimp cocktail with excellent cocktail sauce. It is a quibble, but folks are very sensitive to prices.

Thank you very much for the favorable review. I'd like to share a couple facts that should help you grow comfortable with our pricing structure. First; a great deal of the ingredients we use are farm to table fresh. This costs a little more. Second; We don't farm the shrimp however our cocktail sauce contains a generous amount of premium tequila. The shrimp actually only represent about $3.01 each in the price.

csseeley · 07-10-2010, 01:47 PM

My husband and I made the 2nd trip to Tavern 27 and I'm delighted to report another terrific meal. The lobster Cuke wrap is AMAZING! Tavern 27 is a welcome addition for us locals as they serve some of the best food in the lakes region.

07-10-2010, 01:47 PM	#3
csseeley Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Another positive experience My husband and I made the 2nd trip to Tavern 27 and I'm delighted to report another terrific meal. The lobster Cuke wrap is AMAZING! Tavern 27 is a welcome addition for us locals as they serve some of the best food in the lakes region.

07-09-2010, 10:36 AM	#1
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,354 Thanks: 949 Thanked 573 Times in 298 Posts	Our experience was almost exactly that of Shore Driver. The atmosphere is welcoming and most pleasant. The staff is young but very well trained and accommodating. The menu has a wide variety of choices and the spicy dishes are spicy, a rarity in the Lakes region. Pizzas and sandwiches are available for the somewhat less adventurous. The prices are somewhat high but are a good value for the quality of the food. Some of the prices for the small plates probably could use some tweaking although I do appreciate how difficult pricing is. For example, grilled shrimp with tequila sauce...excellent but $10 for 2 shrimp is a bit up there. In comparison, Woodshed gets $2.99 per shrimp for an excellent shrimp cocktail with excellent cocktail sauce. It is a quibble, but folks are very sensitive to prices. On the other hand, the sea food fry with shrimp,haddock,calamari and the largest diver scallop I have ever seen had three different sauces and was $16. We did chat with Ray at the end of of the meal and he is clearly obsessed with producing a first rate restaurant in this area. Considering the large number of people in the restaurant on a Thursday night, his plan seems to be working. We wish him luck and expect to return soon (and you should consider trying it also.)

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