opinion about woodshed

Newbiesaukee · 06-10-2005, 04:48 PM

This is my out-of-town guest place. The surroundings are lovely, the service is always attentive, the pace is leisurely and the food is consistent. I like some dishes better than others but I have never been disappointed. It is sure to please

jeffk · 06-10-2005, 09:23 PM

When we first started coming to the lake on a regular basis, about 12 years ago, we went to the Woodshed often because it is only about 10 minutes from our house and the food is great. We loved the steaks and the Alaskan crab. It was the place we brought friends and family. Everyone always remarked very favorably. The Woodshed was a consistantly great dining experience.

We ran onto a rough patch a few years ago. On one occasion soup was brought to the table very cool. After pointing it out to the waitress is was returned scaulding hot. I'm not real picky about my food and will overlook most minor issues but the soup was really cold to start, then it was so hot I burned my mouth.
The next time a steak was ordered medium well. It was served bloody rare. It took 2 returns to the kitchen to get it anywhere near right. In the meantime everyone else at the table was long done eating.
For this class of restaurant these types of problems are unacceptable. Further, the wait staff addressed the problems but they weren't apologetic at all, kind of an "oh well" attitude.

We still go there a couple of times a year and everything has been great the last few times. We really enjoy it when they are on their game. I just worry that they will have an off day.

They are also much busier than they used to be. We used to call Friday night for a Saturday reservation. Now we often find we are closed out unless we call several days or a week in advance. This isn't a complaint, just an observation.

KonaChick · 06-11-2005, 03:20 PM

The last time I went was 2 years ago and I was not impressed at all. Food mediocre at best. We had been several times before that and it was mediocre too. The Coe House consistently serves good food, we've never been disappointed.

KPW · 06-11-2005, 05:54 PM

We have NEVER been disappointed with the Woodshed.

phoenix · 06-11-2005, 08:43 PM

this is our favorite restaurant in the lakes region . never had a bad meal and great setting

PHDIII · 06-12-2005, 09:36 PM

We had dinner there on Thursday the 9th of June. The 5 of us each ordered something different. All were very satisfied. Our waitress was efficient and good natured.

I ordered the clam chowder---loaded with clams. The Swordfish was well prepared and very tasty.

Near the end of the dinner the owner, I think, stopped by our table to check on us. Seems the earlier negative comments regarding attitude, etc. have been addressed.

Thumbs up from me!

jkjoshuatree · 06-14-2005, 10:13 AM

I agree with the previous posts. A few years ago the service and food was marginal. Maybe it was a rough patch, because I've been going there for as long as I can remember and it was always good. The atomsphere and location are great either way, but I haven't been for a while so I don't know about the food.

This is totally unrelated to the Woodshed but the Corner House Inn is execellent. I've never had a bad meal there and its a great place. Very New England-y (is that a word?). If you like stuffed mushrooms, try them, they're mmm mmm good. Great Sunday brunch too. Ask to eat upstairs in the bar area for brunch. Its a very cool room.

Lady of the Lake · 06-15-2005, 10:46 AM

My family and I have been going to the Woodshed for over 30 years,before the present owner bought it. I have never had a bad meal. I own cottages on the lake and send all my guests there when they request a recommendation.

secondcurve · 06-19-2005, 11:17 PM

I echo most of the earlier comments. The Wood Shed is certainly a good choice. I also have had some wonderful meals there, but I too ran into some poor service/food issues a couple of years ago. I think the success of the business probably made it grow too quickly to maintain consistency. My recent visits tere have been better. This restaurant has a fabulous atmosphere if you are seated in the main area or bar. However, you can be stuck in some of the smaller rooms which don't have the same ambiance. I would echo the earlier post that recommended the Corner House Inn over the Wood Shed. Also, 51 Mill Street (formerly Loves Quay restaurant) beats them both in terms of food (see my recent post on 51 Mill Street).

Cookie · 10-17-2005, 08:30 PM

I have been to the Woodshed many time how ever I feel with in the last three years or so there really living on the name. And for it to be voted #1 so I heard must of cost them a fortune, However many employee's have even staed there food quailty has just gone out the window. Look foward to the old ways at the shed to come back soon.

BlackCatIslander · 10-19-2005, 08:14 PM

We have been going to the Woodshed for over 25 years and have always had a pleasant experiance It is our favorite restaurant. Occasionally, we have had an error with the drinks but it was promptly rectified and never a problem with the food. Their menu is somewhat restricted in choices but we happen to like the items that usually on the menu. Pricewise, we consider it somewhat higher than Canoe and about the same as Church Landing.

06-10-2005, 09:23 PM	#2
jeffk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,182 Thanks: 209 Thanked 449 Times in 259 Posts	Generally very good, with a couple of hiccups When we first started coming to the lake on a regular basis, about 12 years ago, we went to the Woodshed often because it is only about 10 minutes from our house and the food is great. We loved the steaks and the Alaskan crab. It was the place we brought friends and family. Everyone always remarked very favorably. The Woodshed was a consistantly great dining experience. We ran onto a rough patch a few years ago. On one occasion soup was brought to the table very cool. After pointing it out to the waitress is was returned scaulding hot. I'm not real picky about my food and will overlook most minor issues but the soup was really cold to start, then it was so hot I burned my mouth. The next time a steak was ordered medium well. It was served bloody rare. It took 2 returns to the kitchen to get it anywhere near right. In the meantime everyone else at the table was long done eating. For this class of restaurant these types of problems are unacceptable. Further, the wait staff addressed the problems but they weren't apologetic at all, kind of an "oh well" attitude. We still go there a couple of times a year and everything has been great the last few times. We really enjoy it when they are on their game. I just worry that they will have an off day. They are also much busier than they used to be. We used to call Friday night for a Saturday reservation. Now we often find we are closed out unless we call several days or a week in advance. This isn't a complaint, just an observation.

06-11-2005, 05:54 PM	#4
KPW Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 398 Thanks: 738 Thanked 118 Times in 59 Posts	opinion about woodshed We have NEVER been disappointed with the Woodshed.

06-11-2005, 08:43 PM	#5
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 63 Thanked 276 Times in 194 Posts	this is our favorite restaurant in the lakes region . never had a bad meal and great setting __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

06-12-2005, 09:36 PM	#6
PHDIII Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Dinner at The Woodshed We had dinner there on Thursday the 9th of June. The 5 of us each ordered something different. All were very satisfied. Our waitress was efficient and good natured. I ordered the clam chowder---loaded with clams. The Swordfish was well prepared and very tasty. Near the end of the dinner the owner, I think, stopped by our table to check on us. Seems the earlier negative comments regarding attitude, etc. have been addressed. Thumbs up from me!

06-14-2005, 10:13 AM	#7
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	Woodshed I agree with the previous posts. A few years ago the service and food was marginal. Maybe it was a rough patch, because I've been going there for as long as I can remember and it was always good. The atomsphere and location are great either way, but I haven't been for a while so I don't know about the food. This is totally unrelated to the Woodshed but the Corner House Inn is execellent. I've never had a bad meal there and its a great place. Very New England-y (is that a word?). If you like stuffed mushrooms, try them, they're mmm mmm good. Great Sunday brunch too. Ask to eat upstairs in the bar area for brunch. Its a very cool room. __________________ Dream out loud.

06-10-2005, 04:48 PM	#1
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,360 Thanks: 959 Thanked 574 Times in 299 Posts	This is my out-of-town guest place. The surroundings are lovely, the service is always attentive, the pace is leisurely and the food is consistent. I like some dishes better than others but I have never been disappointed. It is sure to please

06-11-2005, 03:20 PM	#3
KonaChick Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 518 Thanks: 19 Thanked 62 Times in 15 Posts	The last time I went was 2 years ago and I was not impressed at all. Food mediocre at best. We had been several times before that and it was mediocre too. The Coe House consistently serves good food, we've never been disappointed.

06-15-2005, 10:46 AM	#8
Lady of the Lake Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston area off season, Tuftonboro during season Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My family and I have been going to the Woodshed for over 30 years,before the present owner bought it. I have never had a bad meal. I own cottages on the lake and send all my guests there when they request a recommendation.

06-19-2005, 11:17 PM	#9
secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,127 Thanks: 1,343 Thanked 564 Times in 291 Posts	A Good Choice I echo most of the earlier comments. The Wood Shed is certainly a good choice. I also have had some wonderful meals there, but I too ran into some poor service/food issues a couple of years ago. I think the success of the business probably made it grow too quickly to maintain consistency. My recent visits tere have been better. This restaurant has a fabulous atmosphere if you are seated in the main area or bar. However, you can be stuck in some of the smaller rooms which don't have the same ambiance. I would echo the earlier post that recommended the Corner House Inn over the Wood Shed. Also, 51 Mill Street (formerly Loves Quay restaurant) beats them both in terms of food (see my recent post on 51 Mill Street).

10-17-2005, 08:30 PM	#10
Cookie Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Who votes????????????? I have been to the Woodshed many time how ever I feel with in the last three years or so there really living on the name. And for it to be voted #1 so I heard must of cost them a fortune, However many employee's have even staed there food quailty has just gone out the window. Look foward to the old ways at the shed to come back soon.

10-19-2005, 08:14 PM	#11
BlackCatIslander Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 201 Thanks: 52 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Opinion about Woodshed We have been going to the Woodshed for over 25 years and have always had a pleasant experiance It is our favorite restaurant. Occasionally, we have had an error with the drinks but it was promptly rectified and never a problem with the food. Their menu is somewhat restricted in choices but we happen to like the items that usually on the menu. Pricewise, we consider it somewhat higher than Canoe and about the same as Church Landing.