Ellacoya Barn and Grille

cellphoneman · 07-12-2005, 08:58 PM

If you look at the photo of this restuarant and the door, it seems it is spelled Ellagoya, but I would assume it should be Ellacoya...since it is down the street from the Ellacoya beach. Seems everyone states that they run out of food, it often arrives luke warm and they don't handle larger parties well. Let's see if someone goes in August....

BroadHopper · 07-25-2005, 05:41 PM

I had a party of seven people last Sunday morning. We decided to try out the Barn and grille after seeing the loooong line at Ames Farm. We should have waited there.
It took forever to find a waitress. When the waitress finally showed, we waited a long time for our drinks. The soda was flat, and my party had to go buy soda from the store. It was an hour from the time we settled down to the serving of the food. I think the waitress had to cook or something, as she was not in sight most of the time and people were leaving waiting for the waitress. The food was good but it was lukewarm or cold when served. We had to ask for silverware after the food was served. We waited for that. Later we had to ask for napkins. This place is much worst than Hell's Kitchen.

The Big Kahuna · 09-07-2005, 09:20 PM

I went with a group of 8, we called in advance and were told a table was ready for us since it wasn't crowded. We left right away and were only 2 miles from the restaurant. When we got there they said our table was not ready and that it would be a couple of minute. We sat in the lounge area near the fireplace, 45 minutes went by, we asked hostess the status of the table and she told us it had been ready for some time, but she forgot to tell us. Once seated the horrors began. We ordered and waited, after 20 minutes the waitress came back to tell us the specials that were ordered were not longer available. So three people had to re-order. They started to bring salads and appetizers. When we told the waitress we didn't get one of the salads or a bowl of chili, she would not believe that she did not bring one of the salads because she had brought the dressing for the salad. She accused one of our party of eating the salad. The chili just got lost in the whole fiasco. The entrees arrived there were no baked potos, they had substituted rice with out any pre-warning. The meals were luke warm, one of the rib-eye steaks was not eatable because it was all grissle. The horror continues, the manager had to come and see why our waiteress had gotten all upset because of our complaining. When we told him of the goings on he responded by telling us our meal was free and that we should never come back again. We told him we would pay the bill, but wanted to come back because of how close he place is to us. We can always just sit in the lounge and eat finger food and hat some cocktails. He stormed off like a little girl having a hissy fit. All in all, a bad experience.

Pepper · 09-08-2005, 10:13 PM

I've just heard some great news regarding the Ellacoya Barn and Grille!

The young man who was managing the business has been replaced, just two weeks ago, with a very experienced and properly educated Professional Restaurant Manager, Ken Choice. I am familiar with this gentleman's employment history and credentials, and if anyone can turn this place on it's ear, it's Ken Choice.

It's obvious that he's going to have a huge job ahead of him, but I firmly believe he's up to the task. Give it a little time, and I'll wager a bet that before long we'll be hearing rave reviews about this place! We intend to give it a try once we close up for the season, so I'll be sure and post here afterwards.

07-12-2005, 08:58 PM	#1
cellphoneman Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ellacoya Or Ellagoya If you look at the photo of this restuarant and the door, it seems it is spelled Ellagoya, but I would assume it should be Ellacoya...since it is down the street from the Ellacoya beach. Seems everyone states that they run out of food, it often arrives luke warm and they don't handle larger parties well. Let's see if someone goes in August....

07-25-2005, 05:41 PM	#2
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,613 Thanks: 3,245 Thanked 1,113 Times in 799 Posts	breakfast I had a party of seven people last Sunday morning. We decided to try out the Barn and grille after seeing the loooong line at Ames Farm. We should have waited there. It took forever to find a waitress. When the waitress finally showed, we waited a long time for our drinks. The soda was flat, and my party had to go buy soda from the store. It was an hour from the time we settled down to the serving of the food. I think the waitress had to cook or something, as she was not in sight most of the time and people were leaving waiting for the waitress. The food was good but it was lukewarm or cold when served. We had to ask for silverware after the food was served. We waited for that. Later we had to ask for napkins. This place is much worst than Hell's Kitchen. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

09-07-2005, 09:20 PM	#3
The Big Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gilford Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	The worst I went with a group of 8, we called in advance and were told a table was ready for us since it wasn't crowded. We left right away and were only 2 miles from the restaurant. When we got there they said our table was not ready and that it would be a couple of minute. We sat in the lounge area near the fireplace, 45 minutes went by, we asked hostess the status of the table and she told us it had been ready for some time, but she forgot to tell us. Once seated the horrors began. We ordered and waited, after 20 minutes the waitress came back to tell us the specials that were ordered were not longer available. So three people had to re-order. They started to bring salads and appetizers. When we told the waitress we didn't get one of the salads or a bowl of chili, she would not believe that she did not bring one of the salads because she had brought the dressing for the salad. She accused one of our party of eating the salad. The chili just got lost in the whole fiasco. The entrees arrived there were no baked potos, they had substituted rice with out any pre-warning. The meals were luke warm, one of the rib-eye steaks was not eatable because it was all grissle. The horror continues, the manager had to come and see why our waiteress had gotten all upset because of our complaining. When we told him of the goings on he responded by telling us our meal was free and that we should never come back again. We told him we would pay the bill, but wanted to come back because of how close he place is to us. We can always just sit in the lounge and eat finger food and hat some cocktails. He stormed off like a little girl having a hissy fit. All in all, a bad experience.

09-08-2005, 10:13 PM	#4
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Things will change now! I've just heard some great news regarding the Ellacoya Barn and Grille! The young man who was managing the business has been replaced, just two weeks ago, with a very experienced and properly educated Professional Restaurant Manager, Ken Choice. I am familiar with this gentleman's employment history and credentials, and if anyone can turn this place on it's ear, it's Ken Choice. It's obvious that he's going to have a huge job ahead of him, but I firmly believe he's up to the task. Give it a little time, and I'll wager a bet that before long we'll be hearing rave reviews about this place! We intend to give it a try once we close up for the season, so I'll be sure and post here afterwards. __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!