Sandy Point Disappointment

[Argie's Wife]

Not to get off-topic, no-engine, but I think that maybe posters here are a little leery of seeing someone with a few posts coming online, straight into the restaurant review forum, and writing a bad review.

We've had more than one poster who has come here for that reason alone - to trash an establishment, and leave. We had one that was a down-right troll and only here to cause problems.

Drive-by postings.

I don't think that's the case here...


We've had similar reviews of Sandy Point here before - outdated decor, pricy menu, etc. Use the search function of the site - you'll find them.

For the record, I finally set foot in Sandy Point just this year! I found it to be dated, but like upthesaukee, I like that look. It's like going to an old camp. I'd rather the owners spend their money on quality food and service, than decor. Alton Bay isn't exactly the Ritz and besides, you can't eat the decor. My first reason for going out to eat is that I want good food that I didn't have to cook myself!

All in all, I'd go back.

My point is that this all opinion - every bit of it. I find it interesting that posters review the poster who started the thread - perhaps looking for 'ulterior motives' for a poor review? Who knows....? Can't control what happens here, can we?

[jrc]

Ain't this all kind moot, since next season the restaurant will have entirely new management? We can bash the overly good or bad reviews then. I'm eager to see if they change the place.

We need another good place in Alton Bay. Pop's is good but not a sit down place, and Shibley's is hit or miss.

[Argie's Wife]

Originally Posted by jrc

Ain't this all kind moot, since next season the restaurant will have entirely new management? We can bash the overly good or bad reviews then. I'm eager to see if they change the place.

We need another good place in Alton Bay. Pop's is good but not a sit down place, and Shibley's is hit or miss.

Pop's isn't a sit-down-and-get-waited-on type of place but the dining room area and the deck above it is nice. At least, it was for us until one of the Arglets let rip from the upper deck with the Pop's Clam Shell frisbee that came with his meal, and hit a car going up Rt 11 with it.

[RLW]

Thanks for the chuckle. I love the part of one Frisbee headed across RT 11. What did mom & dad have to say about that one???

[Diver Vince]

Great meal last evening at The Point. Sorry to see an era ending and we wanted to go back once more before they closed in a couple of weeks. Service was impeccable from our waitress "Amy" as was the food. We'll see what happens in the spring.

[Argie's Wife]

Originally Posted by RLW

Thanks for the chuckle. I love the part of one Frisbee headed across RT 11. What did mom & dad have to say about that one???

Between exclamations of disbelief, comments about insurance coverage, and just thanking our lucky stars that the driver didn't stop to chew us out, or worse... I think we pretty much vowed we'd eat in the enclosure (downstairs) next time!

Back on topic....

Originally Posted by Diver Vince

Great meal last evening at The Point. Sorry to see an era ending and we wanted to go back once more before they closed in a couple of weeks. Service was impeccable from our waitress "Amy" as was the food. We'll see what happens in the spring.

When do they close for good, Diver?

[Diver Vince]

Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

When do they close for good, Diver?

I believe Oct 7th is the last day.

[no-engine]

Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

Not to get off-topic, no-engine, but I think that maybe posters here are a little leery of seeing someone with a few posts coming online, straight into the restaurant review forum, and writing a bad review.

We've had more than one poster who has come here for that reason alone - to trash an establishment, and leave. We had one that was a down-right troll and only here to cause problems.

Drive-by postings.

I don't think that's the case here...


We've had similar reviews of Sandy Point here before - outdated decor, pricy menu, etc. Use the search function of the site - you'll find them.

For the record, I finally set foot in Sandy Point just this year! I found it to be dated, but like upthesaukee, I like that look. It's like going to an old camp. I'd rather the owners spend their money on quality food and service, than decor. Alton Bay isn't exactly the Ritz and besides, you can't eat the decor. My first reason for going out to eat is that I want good food that I didn't have to cook myself!

All in all, I'd go back.

My point is that this all opinion - every bit of it. I find it interesting that posters review the poster who started the thread - perhaps looking for 'ulterior motives' for a poor review? Who knows....? Can't control what happens here, can we?

Very logical!!!