Weirs Beach Lobster Pound

TOAD · 07-18-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sa meredith

My God....The LP threads rock every year. I love them, and I'm not kidding. Love it, love it, love it...although I suspect Don will be deleting the above post as soon as he reads it. Too much profanity...but great stuff. Who to believe??!!
I say leave it, and let the fun begin!

YA..agree.

jrc · 07-18-2011, 07:03 PM

A few weeks before Bike Week, we wanted some fish and figured lets give them another try. The food was very good and the service was not too bad, a little slow with the soft drinks.

I was reluctant to post because of how these threads usually go. But it is possible to have a good meal there.

VtSteve · 07-18-2011, 09:37 PM

It is hilarious. It seems the more volume the LP does, the more vociferous the attacks. I've not had a problem at the LP yet. Big Mike was a good guy, and a good host. I have no idea what makes the LP posts so personal. But I can think of a few restaurants that many cling to dearly, that I could easily make a post like that about. They'd be defended as much as the LP is attacked.

Obviously, that's why a lot of restaurants exist in the area.

I also might add that the OP should re-read his post about Canoe. Perhaps you should have ordered something else after a few bites? Without any meat on the menu, I might have left myself. Just sayin....

Argie's Wife · 07-18-2011, 11:56 PM

Those coupons on restaurant.com are still for sale... and for $15 (and sometimes as little as $2) you can knock $25 off your bill. There's some fine print involved (Minimum purchase of $35. 18% Gratuity added prior to discount. Valid for Dinner, Dine In ONLY. Excludes: Other Offers/Promotions. One certificate per party. Not valid during bike week 6/11-6/19.)

But...

Maybe we need to have a expedition to TLP and settle this for ourselves. I mean, these reviews and responses are like 50/50 - love it vs. hate it.

I see they have Guinness and Bass beers... can't be too bad a place.... would love to know what's on tap... perhaps drinks and appies are in store some night before the summer is over... ???

fatlazyless · 07-19-2011, 07:02 AM

A picture can be worth a thousand words, and the Lobster Pound's large new sign out front looks much better than the old one. It's all about a big, maybe eight feet tall, bright red, happy, healthy-look'n, cooked lobster that's ready to eat!

Lobster trivia: A lobster can move up to 25 feet per second across the ocean depths. (purpleslinky.com>trivia)

Here's a question: Are lobsters considered to be swimming or just to be moving?

Newbiesaukee · 07-19-2011, 07:04 AM

I realize this is serious to the OP and greywhomever, but after reading all this, my head is about to explode.

dpg · 07-19-2011, 07:13 AM

Amazing how someone posts one story of their night and an "on-looker" sees something totally different. So who to believe??? Personally I tend to lean towards the observer as they have no "dog in the fight" as the saying goes. But of course that's just me, opinions will vary. I've been there once a few summers ago, I'd rate the place (then) a C++ nothing to bother posting about...Either way...

sa meredith · 07-19-2011, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

Those coupons on restaurant.com are still for sale... and for $15 (and sometimes as little as $2) you can knock $25 off your bill. There's some fine print involved (Minimum purchase of $35. 18% Gratuity added prior to discount. Valid for Dinner, Dine In ONLY. Excludes: Other Offers/Promotions. One certificate per party. Not valid during bike week 6/11-6/19.)

But...

Maybe we need to have a expedition to TLP and settle this for ourselves. I mean, these reviews and responses are like 50/50 - love it vs. hate it.

I see they have Guinness and Bass beers... can't be too bad a place.... would love to know what's on tap... perhaps drinks and appies are in store some night before the summer is over... ???

As I stated earlier, for drinks and apps...at 5ish, 6ish, as the sun starts to dip a bit, the outdoor bar on the third floor is one of the best, if not the best, outdoor bars on the whole lake. I'm always sure to go, 2 or 3 times a year. In the past, that bar has only been open Thurs/Sun...not sure about this year. It is a touch pricey, but hey, it's like paying 10 dollars for a beer in a strip club...you're paying for the view.
On another note...my guess would be that, as a rule, people are happy with LP. But wow! When a forum member is wronged, they lay into the place. Makes for good fun.
I have a sister with three children, whose finacial situatuion has changed over the past few years. Now, every dollar needs to be accounted for. While they still manage to boat, and keep their seasonal camp in Meredith, eating out is something they have eliminated. However, her and her husband manage it twice a year. Yep, that's it...two restaurant visits for a quiet dinner for the two of them per year. One winter, one summer.
And in the summer, they have picked LP for the past three years, and during their vaca week (next week), they are again choosing LP. They have always had great luck, and love the outdoor dining. Now, with all the choices they have, that is saying something. Her thought is, why chance a new place? The only problem they ever had there was corrected quickly, and to her satisfaction.
I've had good luck, but truth be told, I'm more of a cocktail, and app guy.
Oh, they used to have decent live music upstairs as well.
Seems most of the complaints on this board, come from large parties, who dine during peak hours. Hey, when the place is hopping, something has to give.
LP is great "hang out" place...that is certain. For a full dinner...I'm not the guy to ask.
But keeps the digs coming...I love the entertainment...

Pineedles · 07-19-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sa meredith

. It is a touch pricey, but hey, it's like paying 10 dollars for a beer in a strip club...you're paying for the view.
...

Is that what drinks cost at a strip club now sa? I haven't been to one in 20 years. I'll take your word for it.

jmen24 · 07-19-2011, 02:08 PM

Thegreyghost should review his user account before stating that they never post in the restaurant section. Don't you know we can look at your posting history.

Starting out with a lie and then calling someone else the same, plus not having any idea who this other person is, all sounds questionable to me.

I have no dog in this fight, but having read Lucky1's posts from the beginning, I would have to say the credibility is leaning more her way. Plus, folks here have actually met her, what say you.

Anyway, looking forward to seeing where this thread goes, it's always good.

Perhaps thegreyghost would like to chime in to clear the air.

sa meredith · 07-19-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pineedles

Is that what drinks cost at a strip club now sa? I haven't been to one in 20 years. I'll take your word for it.

Off topic, but quick story...
Went to The Spearmint Rhino in Vegas last May. Had never been, but it is considered one of the premier "Gentlemen's Clubs" in the entire country. 50 bucks to walk in the door, and upon entering, I ordered a double Crown Royal, and was asked for another $42. Now, at $21 a drink (top shelf, singles) the views better be breath taking.
And the LP threads just keep getting better and better...

Newbiesaukee · 07-19-2011, 04:28 PM

Was the "view" in Vegas worth it?

sa meredith · 07-19-2011, 05:41 PM

Lot of moutain peaks in the way...oh, wait a minute....

07-19-2011, 07:02 AM	#5
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,778 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,022 Times in 744 Posts	A picture can be worth a thousand words, and the Lobster Pound's large new sign out front looks much better than the old one. It's all about a big, maybe eight feet tall, bright red, happy, healthy-look'n, cooked lobster that's ready to eat! Lobster trivia: A lobster can move up to 25 feet per second across the ocean depths. (purpleslinky.com>trivia) Here's a question: Are lobsters considered to be swimming or just to be moving? __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 07-19-2011 at 08:15 AM.

07-19-2011, 07:04 AM	#6
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	I realize this is serious to the OP and greywhomever, but after reading all this, my head is about to explode. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

07-19-2011, 04:28 PM	#12
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	Was the "view" in Vegas worth it? __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

07-19-2011, 05:41 PM	#13
sa meredith Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 986 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 32 Thanked 352 Times in 137 Posts	well Lot of moutain peaks in the way...oh, wait a minute....

07-18-2011, 07:03 PM	#2
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	A few weeks before Bike Week, we wanted some fish and figured lets give them another try. The food was very good and the service was not too bad, a little slow with the soft drinks. I was reluctant to post because of how these threads usually go. But it is possible to have a good meal there.

07-18-2011, 09:37 PM	#3
VtSteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 230 Thanked 361 Times in 169 Posts	It is hilarious. It seems the more volume the LP does, the more vociferous the attacks. I've not had a problem at the LP yet. Big Mike was a good guy, and a good host. I have no idea what makes the LP posts so personal. But I can think of a few restaurants that many cling to dearly, that I could easily make a post like that about. They'd be defended as much as the LP is attacked. Obviously, that's why a lot of restaurants exist in the area. I also might add that the OP should re-read his post about Canoe. Perhaps you should have ordered something else after a few bites? Without any meat on the menu, I might have left myself. Just sayin....

07-18-2011, 11:56 PM	#4
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Those coupons on restaurant.com are still for sale... and for $15 (and sometimes as little as $2) you can knock $25 off your bill. There's some fine print involved (Minimum purchase of $35. 18% Gratuity added prior to discount. Valid for Dinner, Dine In ONLY. Excludes: Other Offers/Promotions. One certificate per party. Not valid during bike week 6/11-6/19.) But... Maybe we need to have a expedition to TLP and settle this for ourselves. I mean, these reviews and responses are like 50/50 - love it vs. hate it. I see they have Guinness and Bass beers... can't be too bad a place.... would love to know what's on tap... perhaps drinks and appies are in store some night before the summer is over... ???

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07-19-2011, 07:13 AM	#7
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 153 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Amazing how someone posts one story of their night and an "on-looker" sees something totally different. So who to believe??? Personally I tend to lean towards the observer as they have no "dog in the fight" as the saying goes. But of course that's just me, opinions will vary. I've been there once a few summers ago, I'd rate the place (then) a C++ nothing to bother posting about...Either way...

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07-19-2011, 02:08 PM	#10
jmen24 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,139 Thanks: 223 Thanked 319 Times in 181 Posts	Thegreyghost should review his user account before stating that they never post in the restaurant section. Don't you know we can look at your posting history. Starting out with a lie and then calling someone else the same, plus not having any idea who this other person is, all sounds questionable to me. I have no dog in this fight, but having read Lucky1's posts from the beginning, I would have to say the credibility is leaning more her way. Plus, folks here have actually met her, what say you. Anyway, looking forward to seeing where this thread goes, it's always good. Perhaps thegreyghost would like to chime in to clear the air.

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