Most Romantic Restaurant

Heaven · 02-14-2013, 11:30 AM

Front room at the Corner House. HOWEVER, they used to have tablecloths and I am not sure they do now, which would be a big disappointment to me.

Mr. V · 02-14-2013, 12:33 PM

Mise en Place in Wolfeboro.

BroadHopper · 02-14-2013, 12:47 PM

The Balsoms was the best in NH. Unfortunately it is closed for good

Sue Doe-Nym · 02-14-2013, 01:55 PM

You should try Maimes in Meredith. It has a large choice of excellent food at reasonable prices. Very romantic, especially if you are near a fireplace.

Den65 · 02-14-2013, 02:46 PM

Woodshed, either up in the balcony in the barn or in the house by the fire place. Corner house is good in the front room if there are only a few people in the room.

Little Bear · 02-14-2013, 03:49 PM

http://www.manorongoldenpond.com/

patman · 02-14-2013, 04:29 PM

Lavinia's in Center Harbor is nice. Also the Lakehouse Grille at Church Landing in Meredith, Canoe in Center Harbor...

phoenix · 02-14-2013, 04:50 PM

get the cupola at lavinias all by urself cant get any better than that

winnitru · 02-14-2013, 05:19 PM

Broad Hopper
Please tell me you are not referring to the Balsams Grand Resort. I thought they were just closed for renovations.

BroadHopper · 02-14-2013, 05:45 PM

It was in the papers, the current LLC auction all the furniture and fixtures off. They are currently no renovations going on or plans. There were something about the land going to a trust to prevent the Northern Pass. There is a buzz going on in the surrounding towns that the LLC may be developing the hotel area into condos. I'm hoping it is not true.

Phantom · 02-14-2013, 05:57 PM

If your a last minute Valentine's kinda guy (like me) -- me thinks your SCREWED

Cupola at Lavinia's is awesome -- been there when it was Coe House

Window table at Lyon's Den -- say hello to Lauren for me, and tell her I will probably be up this week-end (wouldn't miss a night there)

However -- being 5:00p now -- forget it.... none of those will be available!

That didn't help much, huh ..... sorry

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Merrymeeting · 02-14-2013, 05:58 PM

My first advice would be to do what my wife and I decided to do years ago. Give each other promised rain checks for a Valentines dinner on another night. Less crowded, better service, and often cheaper prices

That aside, "romantic" varies greatly by person/couple. While many of the suggestions already made are good, depends on what you are looking for.

As an example, many often mention Mise en Place. I very much like to go there, and would recommend it. But wouldn't fit my definition of romantic. The room is too open, non-private for my tastes.

Having said that, I would include "The Restaurant". While it also has a large, open, crowded space, there is something about the atmosphere of the room that my wife and I both like. With a fire in the fireplace at this time of year, it would work for us. (Though we haven't been there since the personnel turnover discussed here)

Haven't been there in many years, but assuming it hasn't changed, I'd agree with the many votes for the Woodshed.

Surprised no one has mentioned Lyon's Den.

belly_button_biter · 02-15-2013, 12:26 AM

Thank You all for he many suggestions. Many were on the north side of the lake and we did not want to travel that far. I should have pointed out my location in Gilford.

We tried a couple doors only to be turned away. Had to settle for something far short of what my valentine deserves.

Does anyone know a good dog house interior decorator

Resident 2B · 02-15-2013, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by belly_button_biter

Thank You all for he many suggestions. Many were on the north side of the lake and we did not want to travel that far. I should have pointed out my location in Gilford.

We tried a couple doors only to be turned away. Had to settle for something far short of what my valentine deserves.

Does anyone know a good dog house interior decorator

Take her to the Lyon's Den tonight and you will likely salvage the weekend. Call Lauren for reservations and ask for a table at the windows. Great food, great atmosphere, wonderful hostess and service.

R2B

Belmont Resident · 02-15-2013, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Resident 2B

Take her to the Lyon's Den tonight and you will likely salvage the weekend. Call Lauren for reservations and ask for a table at the windows. Great food, great atmosphere, wonderful hostess and service.

R2B

Why not do like we are, nice card and plans for dinner the day after when it's not as crazy or over priced.
Fortunately my wife is one of those who understands that it isn't about the over priced flowers and candy.

She actually said to me don't waste your money on flowers, they mark them up way to much just for Valentines day.

We are going out either tonight or tomorrow night without all the hustle and bustle that last night held.

rgilfert · 02-15-2013, 07:41 AM

The Woodshed....but then we went there on our Honeymoon 36 years ago so it'll always be a special/romantic place for us.

WakeboardMom · 02-15-2013, 10:03 AM

I've never been, but folks on that side of the lake say that O's in Laconia (Lakeport?) is very nice. Maybe try that this weekend...

SAB1 · 02-15-2013, 01:43 PM

Truthfully, it is very hard to find a good meal up near the lake. In all honesty you will have your best eats right at home and let it guide you wherever it goes................

Cornerhouse, going back 10 years or better, was unmatched. Not so much anymore.

TiltonBB · 02-22-2013, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SAB1

Truthfully, it is very hard to find a good meal up near the lake. In all honesty you will have your best eats right at home and let it guide you wherever it goes................

Cornerhouse, going back 10 years or better, was unmatched. Not so much anymore.

You must be joking! Right?

We go out for dinner many times during the summer, usually by boat. Just in Meredith, Laconia and Wolfeboro there are at least 4 or 5 restaurants in each town that you can walk to from the town docks.

There are other places we enjoy by car such as the Lion's Den or Patrick's in Gilford (Great food and drinks, reasonable prices) and Fratello's, O's, T Bones, and Avery's in Laconia and many more.

To say that it is hard to find a good meal might be an overstatement and certainly something I would respectfully disagree with.

If you haven't been able to find a place with a good meal since the Cornerstone 10 years ago I think that the problem might be ......................Oh, nevermind!

lunch lady · 03-01-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SAB1

Truthfully, it is very hard to find a good meal up near the lake. In all honesty you will have your best eats right at home and let it guide you wherever it goes................

Cornerhouse, going back 10 years or better, was unmatched. Not so much anymore.

I can't believe you can't find a good restaurant up here by the lake. How about "O's", Lyons Den, Corner House, Woodshed. There are lots of nice places to eat. If you are so picky why not just stay home?

BroadHopper · 02-15-2013, 01:44 PM

is a fantastic place, however we go there fairly often. I would like to go somewhere out of our normal routine. You can't go wrong with O's.

Bernie Girl · 02-15-2013, 02:18 PM

Belly Button Biter I hope on this incredibly beautiful winter day you are out of the dog house!

Broadhopper I was sad to hear about the Balsams. As a kid growing up my Dad use to take me and 4 of my girlfriends up there every year for the February vacation week. He would walk in to the dining room beaming with the 5 of us following close behind. He told everyone he was one lucky guy but I think we were the lucky ones! Not too many dads would've braved such an adventure year after year with the 5 of us!

Acrossamerica · 02-15-2013, 06:47 PM

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Broad Hopper
Please tell me you are not referring to the Balsams Grand Resort. I thought they were just closed for renovations.

When you close an old fashioned hotel instead of renovating in stages they very very rarely ever reopen. In the case of the Balsams, the trustees gave the place away to two guys who had a dream and zero money to do the renovations. Other than sell off the historic qualitites of the place and then knock down all of the staff housing, they have done nothing and the place was promised to be reopened this summer. Sad but a harsh reality.

winnitru · 02-17-2013, 04:44 PM

I guess I will be needing a new place for a romantic get away. Any suggestions?

VitaBene · 02-18-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by winnitru

I guess I will be needing a new place for a romantic get away. Any suggestions?

http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel...ashington.aspx

They did a great job on the renovation. The huge rear porch is a treat.

02-14-2013, 12:47 PM	#3
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,589 Thanks: 3,230 Thanked 1,107 Times in 797 Posts	Woodshed or Corner House The Balsoms was the best in NH. Unfortunately it is closed for good __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

02-14-2013, 04:50 PM	#8
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,557 Thanks: 61 Thanked 276 Times in 194 Posts	get the cupola at lavinias all by urself cant get any better than that __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

02-14-2013, 05:45 PM	#10
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,589 Thanks: 3,230 Thanked 1,107 Times in 797 Posts	Auction It was in the papers, the current LLC auction all the furniture and fixtures off. They are currently no renovations going on or plans. There were something about the land going to a trust to prevent the Northern Pass. There is a buzz going on in the surrounding towns that the LLC may be developing the hotel area into condos. I'm hoping it is not true. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

02-14-2013, 05:57 PM	#11
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	If your a last minute Valentine's kinda guy (like me) -- me thinks your SCREWED Cupola at Lavinia's is awesome -- been there when it was Coe House Window table at Lyon's Den -- say hello to Lauren for me, and tell her I will probably be up this week-end (wouldn't miss a night there) However -- being 5:00p now -- forget it.... none of those will be available! That didn't help much, huh ..... sorry . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

02-15-2013, 12:26 AM	#13
belly_button_biter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gilford NH Posts: 77 Thanks: 5 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	Dog House Thank You all for he many suggestions. Many were on the north side of the lake and we did not want to travel that far. I should have pointed out my location in Gilford. We tried a couple doors only to be turned away. Had to settle for something far short of what my valentine deserves. Does anyone know a good dog house interior decorator

02-14-2013, 11:30 AM	#1
Heaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 523 Thanks: 128 Thanked 95 Times in 67 Posts	Front room at the Corner House. HOWEVER, they used to have tablecloths and I am not sure they do now, which would be a big disappointment to me.

02-14-2013, 12:33 PM	#2
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,415 Thanks: 65 Thanked 260 Times in 178 Posts	Mise en Place in Wolfeboro.

02-14-2013, 01:55 PM	#4
Sue Doe-Nym Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,435 Thanks: 751 Thanked 792 Times in 415 Posts	You should try Maimes in Meredith. It has a large choice of excellent food at reasonable prices. Very romantic, especially if you are near a fireplace.

02-14-2013, 02:46 PM	#5
Den65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 118 Thanks: 37 Thanked 149 Times in 46 Posts	Woodshed, either up in the balcony in the barn or in the house by the fire place. Corner house is good in the front room if there are only a few people in the room.

02-14-2013, 03:49 PM	#6
Little Bear Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 579 Thanks: 125 Thanked 247 Times in 133 Posts	http://www.manorongoldenpond.com/

02-14-2013, 04:29 PM	#7
patman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 380 Thanks: 56 Thanked 156 Times in 78 Posts	Lavinia's in Center Harbor is nice. Also the Lakehouse Grille at Church Landing in Meredith, Canoe in Center Harbor...

02-14-2013, 05:19 PM	#9
winnitru Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SW FL and Wingate Cove Posts: 53 Thanks: 59 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Broad Hopper Please tell me you are not referring to the Balsams Grand Resort. I thought they were just closed for renovations.

02-14-2013, 05:58 PM	#12
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	My first advice would be to do what my wife and I decided to do years ago. Give each other promised rain checks for a Valentines dinner on another night. Less crowded, better service, and often cheaper prices That aside, "romantic" varies greatly by person/couple. While many of the suggestions already made are good, depends on what you are looking for. As an example, many often mention Mise en Place. I very much like to go there, and would recommend it. But wouldn't fit my definition of romantic. The room is too open, non-private for my tastes. Having said that, I would include "The Restaurant". While it also has a large, open, crowded space, there is something about the atmosphere of the room that my wife and I both like. With a fire in the fireplace at this time of year, it would work for us. (Though we haven't been there since the personnel turnover discussed here) Haven't been there in many years, but assuming it hasn't changed, I'd agree with the many votes for the Woodshed. Surprised no one has mentioned Lyon's Den.

02-15-2013, 07:41 AM	#16
rgilfert Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bedford, NH / Rattlesnake Island Posts: 299 Thanks: 152 Thanked 227 Times in 57 Posts	The Woodshed....but then we went there on our Honeymoon 36 years ago so it'll always be a special/romantic place for us.

02-15-2013, 10:03 AM	#17
WakeboardMom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NH X 2 Posts: 508 Thanks: 595 Thanked 113 Times in 92 Posts	I've never been, but folks on that side of the lake say that O's in Laconia (Lakeport?) is very nice. Maybe try that this weekend... __________________ MarieM

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02-15-2013, 01:43 PM	#18
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,243 Thanks: 192 Thanked 329 Times in 239 Posts	Truthfully, it is very hard to find a good meal up near the lake. In all honesty you will have your best eats right at home and let it guide you wherever it goes................ Cornerhouse, going back 10 years or better, was unmatched. Not so much anymore.

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02-15-2013, 01:44 PM	#21
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,589 Thanks: 3,230 Thanked 1,107 Times in 797 Posts	O's is a fantastic place, however we go there fairly often. I would like to go somewhere out of our normal routine. You can't go wrong with O's. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

02-15-2013, 02:18 PM	#22
Bernie Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 60 Thanks: 145 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts	Balsams Belly Button Biter I hope on this incredibly beautiful winter day you are out of the dog house! Broadhopper I was sad to hear about the Balsams. As a kid growing up my Dad use to take me and 4 of my girlfriends up there every year for the February vacation week. He would walk in to the dining room beaming with the 5 of us following close behind. He told everyone he was one lucky guy but I think we were the lucky ones! Not too many dads would've braved such an adventure year after year with the 5 of us!

02-17-2013, 04:44 PM	#24
winnitru Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SW FL and Wingate Cove Posts: 53 Thanks: 59 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Balsams I guess I will be needing a new place for a romantic get away. Any suggestions?

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