Red Hill Dari

ishoot308 · 07-22-2012, 07:49 AM

We had friends visiting this weekend and one of them wanted to go to the quilt shop in Center Harbor. We went by boat and also wanted to have lunch in Center Harbor while there. We had two dogs with us so our choices were somewhat limited. We decided on the Red Hill Dari because of their outdoor seating. Having never been there I had no idea what to expect. What a wonderful surprise! The food was plentiful and fabulous and the service was quick! Three of us had lobster rolls with rings and fries and it was delicious! Two others had the Haddock boat which is smaller than the plate. Two huge pieces of of lightly breaded and fried haddock were served. I tried it and the haddock was as good as it gets. I can only imagine the amount of food that must be served on their plates.

You won't go wrong at the Red Hill Dari! It's just a short walk from the Center Harbor docks! Give it a try!

Dan

BroadHopper · 07-22-2012, 08:36 AM

Everyone knows where I get my fried clams................

Tomt · 07-22-2012, 06:14 PM

I also think the fried clams there are very good.

Dog's Ear · 07-22-2012, 06:16 PM

Our very favorite place for Fried Clams. Yummy! Just a short walk from the public docks too!

Altonbayicefishingfool · 07-22-2012, 08:16 PM

Stopped here last summer for the first time, food was "ok"
Figured I would try it again a couple weeks ago and see it hasn't improved.
Two of us ordered the small size scallop plate. The scallops appeared to be larger ones cut down into bite size nuggets. They were absolutely tasteless! And looked like they were cooked in last seasons grease.they were also very rubbery and just as last year the soda tasted like.. Well, I don't know! Not soda, plenty of fizzz but no taste to it.
Sad to say but, I had seafood at Red Lobster in Colorado that tasted better!
This is now on my "stay away" list just like the Weathervane in the Weirs..

Jonas Pilot · 07-22-2012, 08:59 PM

My wife says "Never listen to a fool".

Newbiesaukee · 07-22-2012, 09:03 PM

Why would any restaurant cut large scallops into bite-size nuggets?

Jonas Pilot · 07-22-2012, 09:23 PM

That's what I do when I want them to cook at the same time.

KTO · 07-23-2012, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altonbayicefishingfool

Stopped here last summer for the first time, food was "ok"
Figured I would try it again a couple weeks ago and see it hasn't improved.
Two of us ordered the small size scallop plate. The scallops appeared to be larger ones cut down into bite size nuggets. They were absolutely tasteless! And looked like they were cooked in last seasons grease.they were also very rubbery and just as last year the soda tasted like.. Well, I don't know! Not soda, plenty of fizzz but no taste to it.
Sad to say but, I had seafood at Red Lobster in Colorado that tasted better!
This is now on my "stay away" list just like the Weathervane in the Weirs..

Wow! I'm sympathetic that you did not receive the 5-star meal you were looking for. May I recommend McDonalds for your next meal?

Newbiesaukee · 07-23-2012, 06:38 AM

@JP...I see your point as a home cook; I just thought it would not be cost effective for a restaurant, as the smaller scallops would be less expensive and it would take someone's time to cut up the larger. Admittedly, restaurant management not my area of expertise.

old coot · 07-23-2012, 06:53 AM

There is no better place around Winnipesaukee for fried clams than the Red Hill Dari and their other fare is top shelf too.

Jonas Pilot · 07-23-2012, 07:47 AM

I'm not familiar with buying bulk. I just know they all need to be close in size to be cooked uniformly.

RailroadJoe · 07-23-2012, 02:01 PM

Are you sure you didn't get bay scallops That's scallops not scal-ops. New England sound not NY.

BernerGuy · 07-26-2012, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altonbayicefishingfool

Stopped here last summer for the first time, food was "ok"
Figured I would try it again a couple weeks ago and see it hasn't improved.
Two of us ordered the small size scallop plate. The scallops appeared to be larger ones cut down into bite size nuggets. They were absolutely tasteless! And looked like they were cooked in last seasons grease.they were also very rubbery and just as last year the soda tasted like.. Well, I don't know! Not soda, plenty of fizzz but no taste to it.
Sad to say but, I had seafood at Red Lobster in Colorado that tasted better!
This is now on my "stay away" list just like the Weathervane in the Weirs..

I completely agree with the lack of quality here. Service is always good, but the food is always below average. I was hoping to try it again this summer, though it sounds as if I am not missing much. My last trip to Red Hill was last August, and it was awful. I make the drive to Gilford and have never been disappointed.

07-22-2012, 07:49 AM	#1
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,159 Thanks: 2,361 Thanked 5,186 Times in 2,021 Posts	Red Hill Dari We had friends visiting this weekend and one of them wanted to go to the quilt shop in Center Harbor. We went by boat and also wanted to have lunch in Center Harbor while there. We had two dogs with us so our choices were somewhat limited. We decided on the Red Hill Dari because of their outdoor seating. Having never been there I had no idea what to expect. What a wonderful surprise! The food was plentiful and fabulous and the service was quick! Three of us had lobster rolls with rings and fries and it was delicious! Two others had the Haddock boat which is smaller than the plate. Two huge pieces of of lightly breaded and fried haddock were served. I tried it and the haddock was as good as it gets. I can only imagine the amount of food that must be served on their plates. You won't go wrong at the Red Hill Dari! It's just a short walk from the Center Harbor docks! Give it a try! Dan Last edited by ishoot308; 07-23-2012 at 10:53 AM.

07-22-2012, 08:36 AM	#2
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,562 Thanks: 3,180 Thanked 1,098 Times in 791 Posts	Cat's out of the bag..................... Everyone knows where I get my fried clams................ __________________ Someday may never be an actual day. Last edited by BroadHopper; 07-22-2012 at 08:36 AM. Reason: Spelling

07-22-2012, 09:03 PM	#7
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,351 Thanks: 938 Thanked 570 Times in 296 Posts	Why would any restaurant cut large scallops into bite-size nuggets? __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

07-23-2012, 06:38 AM	#10
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,351 Thanks: 938 Thanked 570 Times in 296 Posts	@JP...I see your point as a home cook; I just thought it would not be cost effective for a restaurant, as the smaller scallops would be less expensive and it would take someone's time to cut up the larger. Admittedly, restaurant management not my area of expertise. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

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07-22-2012, 06:14 PM	#3
Tomt Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Revere Ma & Moultonborough Posts: 89 Thanks: 22 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	I also think the fried clams there are very good.

07-22-2012, 06:16 PM	#4
Dog's Ear Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Whortleberry Island Posts: 81 Thanks: 130 Thanked 20 Times in 10 Posts	Our very favorite place for Fried Clams. Yummy! Just a short walk from the public docks too!

07-22-2012, 08:16 PM	#5
Altonbayicefishingfool Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 153 Thanks: 19 Thanked 52 Times in 30 Posts	Stopped here last summer for the first time, food was "ok" Figured I would try it again a couple weeks ago and see it hasn't improved. Two of us ordered the small size scallop plate. The scallops appeared to be larger ones cut down into bite size nuggets. They were absolutely tasteless! And looked like they were cooked in last seasons grease.they were also very rubbery and just as last year the soda tasted like.. Well, I don't know! Not soda, plenty of fizzz but no taste to it. Sad to say but, I had seafood at Red Lobster in Colorado that tasted better! This is now on my "stay away" list just like the Weathervane in the Weirs..

07-22-2012, 08:59 PM	#6
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07-22-2012, 09:23 PM	#8
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	That's what I do when I want them to cook at the same time.

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07-23-2012, 06:53 AM	#11
old coot Deceased Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 97 Thanks: 51 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts	There is no better place around Winnipesaukee for fried clams than the Red Hill Dari and their other fare is top shelf too.

07-23-2012, 07:47 AM	#12
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	I'm not familiar with buying bulk. I just know they all need to be close in size to be cooked uniformly.

07-23-2012, 02:01 PM	#13
RailroadJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 620 Thanks: 259 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	Are you sure you didn't get bay scallops That's scallops not scal-ops. New England sound not NY.