Naswa

KevinPlante · 10-09-2005, 08:42 AM

I've been to the Naswa more times than I can count and have been disappointed only a few times. I'll go back.

SAMIAM · 07-02-2006, 09:48 AM

I give the Naswa a big thumbs up.If you want peace and quiet and to be one with the loons......it's not for you.......and I'm speaking of the beach bar.Kind of reminds me of a few of my old haunts in Ft Lauderdale and the keys.Lot's of cool boats,nice sunsets,drinks and music.
When I hear people complain about $8 drinks,I know they don't have a CLUE about what it takes to run a restaurant.I'm only guessing,but I'll bet I'm pretty close when I estimate their liquor liabilty insurance at $40,000.....and how about workmans comp. Maybe another 25 grand,and,oh yes...lets not forget around $2,000 daily payroll.food cost,band,huge utiliies,mortgages and taxes......rooms and meals,payroll,biz profits etc etc.
My suggestion to those who whine about pricey drinks is very simple.Buy a bottle,bring it home and drink by yourself.Or better yet....open your OWN beach bar and sell drinks for $3 or $4

jetskier · 07-04-2006, 01:59 PM

We stopped by this past weekend and ordered the nachos. Stale chips with rubber chicken and rubber cheese...YUK! It is a great place to mellow out on the lake, but I think we will stick to the beverages, the food has become awful.

Jetskier

Sally · 07-06-2006, 03:48 PM

The Naswa is indeed a unique place...

I was there a few weeks ago and ordered the chicken nachos with my husband. When we placed our order, our server responded with "I wouldn't order the chicken here." So we just skipped the food altogether and enjoyed our one drink, then left to eat elsewhere. I figured the server knew best!

bobio · 07-12-2006, 08:02 PM

The atmosphere is great for a weekend causal hangout for boaters. The music is great and the dock hands do a great job. For years people have been complaining about the quality of the food. I can't understand why they haven't made any improvements to their food quality. The drinks are pricey but I realize that this is a seasonal business and the cost of doing business is crazy. I will continue to go there but I will avoid the food until it gets better.

hazelnut · 07-12-2006, 09:40 PM

bobio I second that opinion. I will make my once MAYBE twice a year visit to the Naswa again. I consider it a unique spot to people/boat watch, grab a quick mudslide and "see ya later." Anyone looking for a gourmet meal should head to the tons of lake are restaurants for that. I do recall getting a chicken sandwich or a burger there before and all it did was fill a hole. Nothing special. Drink prices are what I would expect for the "location, location, location."

Kevin C · 07-13-2006, 09:46 AM

I have eaten at the Naswa Beach Bar several times and have taken many family members and friends as well. But when we order, we order off the menu from the restaurant upstairs as opposed to the beach bar menu. Much to our suprise the food from the restaurant was fantastic. The calamari was to die for. The stuffed haddock dinner superb. I would agree that ordering from the beach bar menu is just average but the setting as the sun goes down is priceless.

ossipeeboater · 07-13-2006, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin C

I have eaten at the Naswa Beach Bar several times and have taken many family members and friends as well. But when we order, we order off the menu from the restaurant upstairs as opposed to the beach bar menu. Much to our suprise the food from the restaurant was fantastic. The calamari was to die for. The stuffed haddock dinner superb. I would agree that ordering from the beach bar menu is just average but the setting as the sun goes down is priceless.

beach bar menu is what you'd expect from a beach bar but the italian menu is good. Not a huge calamari fan but the Naswa's is awesome and everything else I've had off the upstairs menu has been good.

mets3007 · 07-13-2006, 11:27 AM

I ate breakfast there a few times. I dont consider it good or bad just meh. The bagels and muffins are good but the pancakes you can get better ones at Ames, Friendly's or Lakeside . The Oatmeal is good either it was clumpy and very small. It does have a nice atmosphere but its nothing to brag about. I never went there for dinner because there isnt anything on the menu that I like.

GusMan · 07-13-2006, 12:25 PM

I'll chime in again!

I can echo most of the comments that have been posted since my last post. The beach bar food isn't gourmet... But the kids like it and the setting cannot be beat.

One thing I do want to comment on are the comments that the Naswa isn't kid friendly. Sure.... the nights that have live bands and the bikini contest are no place for children, the rest of the time it's a pretty mellow place where the kids can be kids .. and can take a dip in the water!

Last year we took advantage of the Naswa's "August Breeze" promotion. The last week of August, you could book any of their rooms for half the weekly rate for staying Sunday through Thursday night. We had a phenominal time (2 adults, three kids) for the grand total of $599 for a large efficiency room (kitchen). Included was free in water docking for my bassboat (see how much that costs at the Margate!), free use of kayaks and paddleboats, a wonderful free cruise around Govenrnor's Island on the Naswa (34 foot Searay, I believe) with the owners of the Naswa and a couple discount coupons for onsite dining.

I only mention this because I've already booked this year's August Breeze special for a bearchfront two-bedroom cottage!!! Cannot wait to head back up there.

Cheers....

Gusman

Kevin C · 07-13-2006, 01:41 PM

http://www.naswaresort.com/menu-dinner.html

Dinner menu...yum

jetskier · 07-13-2006, 04:47 PM

I have heard that the food upstair is good. So, why can't they serve the same menu or some modification from the upstairs kitchen? For what they charge, this would be a welcome improvement. I am sure that the clientele would be supportive. The food downstairs is much worse than airline food and I know since I am on the road pretty much every week.

We did the Easter Seals Poker Run this past weekend. The buffet made my wife sick...I thought it was ok, but we did not eat the same stuff.

Kevin C · 07-13-2006, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jetskier

I have heard that the food upstair is good. So, why can't they serve the same menu or some modification from the upstairs kitchen? ff.

They do have the dinner menu available at the beach bar. But I thinks its after a certain time of day.

07-04-2006, 01:59 PM	#3
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 851 Thanks: 57 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	Stick to the beverages We stopped by this past weekend and ordered the nachos. Stale chips with rubber chicken and rubber cheese...YUK! It is a great place to mellow out on the lake, but I think we will stick to the beverages, the food has become awful. Jetskier

07-06-2006, 03:48 PM	#4
Sally Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford, NH and W. Newbury, MA Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Naswa Nachos The Naswa is indeed a unique place... I was there a few weeks ago and ordered the chicken nachos with my husband. When we placed our order, our server responded with "I wouldn't order the chicken here." So we just skipped the food altogether and enjoyed our one drink, then left to eat elsewhere. I figured the server knew best!

07-12-2006, 08:02 PM	#5
bobio Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Shore, Ma./ South Down Shores, N.H. Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Naswa The atmosphere is great for a weekend causal hangout for boaters. The music is great and the dock hands do a great job. For years people have been complaining about the quality of the food. I can't understand why they haven't made any improvements to their food quality. The drinks are pricey but I realize that this is a seasonal business and the cost of doing business is crazy. I will continue to go there but I will avoid the food until it gets better.

07-12-2006, 09:40 PM	#6
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	agreed bobio I second that opinion. I will make my once MAYBE twice a year visit to the Naswa again. I consider it a unique spot to people/boat watch, grab a quick mudslide and "see ya later." Anyone looking for a gourmet meal should head to the tons of lake are restaurants for that. I do recall getting a chicken sandwich or a burger there before and all it did was fill a hole. Nothing special. Drink prices are what I would expect for the "location, location, location."

07-13-2006, 09:46 AM	#7
Kevin C Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Billerica, Ma Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have eaten at the Naswa Beach Bar several times and have taken many family members and friends as well. But when we order, we order off the menu from the restaurant upstairs as opposed to the beach bar menu. Much to our suprise the food from the restaurant was fantastic. The calamari was to die for. The stuffed haddock dinner superb. I would agree that ordering from the beach bar menu is just average but the setting as the sun goes down is priceless. __________________ Skipper of CIRCUITOUS Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. Author Unknown.

10-09-2005, 08:42 AM	#1
KevinPlante Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Portsmouth, NH Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've been to the Naswa more times than I can count and have been disappointed only a few times. I'll go back.

07-02-2006, 09:48 AM	#2
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,896 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,676 Times in 586 Posts	I give the Naswa a big thumbs up.If you want peace and quiet and to be one with the loons......it's not for you.......and I'm speaking of the beach bar.Kind of reminds me of a few of my old haunts in Ft Lauderdale and the keys.Lot's of cool boats,nice sunsets,drinks and music. When I hear people complain about $8 drinks,I know they don't have a CLUE about what it takes to run a restaurant.I'm only guessing,but I'll bet I'm pretty close when I estimate their liquor liabilty insurance at $40,000.....and how about workmans comp. Maybe another 25 grand,and,oh yes...lets not forget around $2,000 daily payroll.food cost,band,huge utiliies,mortgages and taxes......rooms and meals,payroll,biz profits etc etc. My suggestion to those who whine about pricey drinks is very simple.Buy a bottle,bring it home and drink by yourself.Or better yet....open your OWN beach bar and sell drinks for $3 or $4

07-13-2006, 11:27 AM	#9
mets3007 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 170 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Meh= Naswa I ate breakfast there a few times. I dont consider it good or bad just meh. The bagels and muffins are good but the pancakes you can get better ones at Ames, Friendly's or Lakeside . The Oatmeal is good either it was clumpy and very small. It does have a nice atmosphere but its nothing to brag about. I never went there for dinner because there isnt anything on the menu that I like.

07-13-2006, 12:25 PM	#10
GusMan Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 133 Thanks: 1 Thanked 45 Times in 26 Posts	Naswa..... I'll chime in again! I can echo most of the comments that have been posted since my last post. The beach bar food isn't gourmet... But the kids like it and the setting cannot be beat. One thing I do want to comment on are the comments that the Naswa isn't kid friendly. Sure.... the nights that have live bands and the bikini contest are no place for children, the rest of the time it's a pretty mellow place where the kids can be kids .. and can take a dip in the water! Last year we took advantage of the Naswa's "August Breeze" promotion. The last week of August, you could book any of their rooms for half the weekly rate for staying Sunday through Thursday night. We had a phenominal time (2 adults, three kids) for the grand total of $599 for a large efficiency room (kitchen). Included was free in water docking for my bassboat (see how much that costs at the Margate!), free use of kayaks and paddleboats, a wonderful free cruise around Govenrnor's Island on the Naswa (34 foot Searay, I believe) with the owners of the Naswa and a couple discount coupons for onsite dining. I only mention this because I've already booked this year's August Breeze special for a bearchfront two-bedroom cottage!!! Cannot wait to head back up there. Cheers.... Gusman

07-13-2006, 01:41 PM	#11
Kevin C Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Billerica, Ma Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	http://www.naswaresort.com/menu-dinner.html Dinner menu...yum __________________ Skipper of CIRCUITOUS Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. Author Unknown.

07-13-2006, 04:47 PM	#12
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 851 Thanks: 57 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	OK, gotta ask I have heard that the food upstair is good. So, why can't they serve the same menu or some modification from the upstairs kitchen? For what they charge, this would be a welcome improvement. I am sure that the clientele would be supportive. The food downstairs is much worse than airline food and I know since I am on the road pretty much every week. We did the Easter Seals Poker Run this past weekend. The buffet made my wife sick...I thought it was ok, but we did not eat the same stuff.