Thanksgiving Buffet recommendations

thinkxingu · 11-09-2014, 08:33 AM

Went to Hart's a couple weeks ago looking for turkey pie on a chilly fall weekend. Prices were high and quality was low--by far and away the blandest mashed tatos, turkey pie, and turkey blt sandwich my wife, kids, and I ever had. My 4 and 2-year-olds even complained about the mashed potatoes and turkey nuggets. After that experience, I'd rather hunt my own turkey and deal with a few missed feathers. <--hyperbole, but not by much. Godspeed!

Heaven · 11-10-2014, 09:42 PM

Wolfeboro Inn

wickedtravelah · 11-10-2014, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Went to Hart's a couple weeks ago looking for turkey pie on a chilly fall weekend. Prices were high and quality was low--by far and away the blandest mashed tatos, turkey pie, and turkey blt sandwich my wife, kids, and I ever had. My 4 and 2-year-olds even complained about the mashed potatoes and turkey nuggets. After that experience, I'd rather hunt my own turkey and deal with a few missed feathers. <--hyperbole, but not by much. Godspeed!

funny you should make those comments about the quality...... I have always defended the place as a go-to restaurant with great food. Lately, the food has been very bland and "cafeteria" type food. My family has refused to go there as of late; they have had enough.

Have they changed owners or do the owners just not care anymore?

laketrout · 11-16-2014, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Went to Hart's a couple weeks ago looking for turkey pie on a chilly fall weekend. Prices were high and quality was low--by far and away the blandest mashed tatos, turkey pie, and turkey blt sandwich my wife, kids, and I ever had. My 4 and 2-year-olds even complained about the mashed potatoes and turkey nuggets. After that experience, I'd rather hunt my own turkey and deal with a few missed feathers. <--hyperbole, but not by much. Godspeed!

Yes no offense meant to Harts Either but the last meal I had there was ok, just ok, but over priced IMO. I believe Harts used to have a Buffett, they should bring it back.

Greene's Basin Girl · 11-17-2014, 12:55 AM

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Yes no offense meant to Harts Either but the last meal I had there was ok, just ok, but over priced IMO. I believe Harts used to have a Buffett, they should bring it back.

They have the Buffett's on Friday evening in the off season.

Long Island Mac · 11-17-2014, 11:44 AM

We have been to Fosters several times for their holiday buffets. The food is pretty good, but the dessert buffet has been disappointing of late.

This year we will try the Thanksgiving Buffet at the Inn on Main in Wolfeboro as we have learned from the Forum that Magic Foods/O/Canoe, etc has purchased it. We hope the new folks are in by then, but if not, that's okay too. Something different.

Also heard the Magic Foods folks are expanding to Bedford NH.

robmac · 11-18-2014, 12:47 PM

I know its not in the area but I am taking my family to the Yard in Manchester, they always have a good brunch.

BroadHopper · 11-18-2014, 03:02 PM

I was told by an employee, The Homestead is open from 1:30 to 3:30. They will have three seatings. Reservations is closed. They do have an on-call list in case of cancellations.

I was told Homestead is a close to home cooking that you can get.

The family Favorite if we should go out for Thanksgiving was always the Winnisquam Inn when Contigiani catering was there or The Nutmeg Inn in Meredith. (Now close).

11-17-2014, 11:44 AM	#6
Long Island Mac Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 3 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Thanksgiving Buffet We have been to Fosters several times for their holiday buffets. The food is pretty good, but the dessert buffet has been disappointing of late. This year we will try the Thanksgiving Buffet at the Inn on Main in Wolfeboro as we have learned from the Forum that Magic Foods/O/Canoe, etc has purchased it. We hope the new folks are in by then, but if not, that's okay too. Something different. Also heard the Magic Foods folks are expanding to Bedford NH.

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BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,611 Thanks: 3,244 Thanked 1,113 Times in 799 Posts	Homestead - Bristol I was told by an employee, The Homestead is open from 1:30 to 3:30. They will have three seatings. Reservations is closed. They do have an on-call list in case of cancellations. I was told Homestead is a close to home cooking that you can get. The family Favorite if we should go out for Thanksgiving was always the Winnisquam Inn when Contigiani catering was there or The Nutmeg Inn in Meredith. (Now close). __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

11-09-2014, 08:33 AM	#1
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,428 Thanks: 1,180 Thanked 2,136 Times in 1,324 Posts	Went to Hart's a couple weeks ago looking for turkey pie on a chilly fall weekend. Prices were high and quality was low--by far and away the blandest mashed tatos, turkey pie, and turkey blt sandwich my wife, kids, and I ever had. My 4 and 2-year-olds even complained about the mashed potatoes and turkey nuggets. After that experience, I'd rather hunt my own turkey and deal with a few missed feathers. <--hyperbole, but not by much. Godspeed!

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robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	I know its not in the area but I am taking my family to the Yard in Manchester, they always have a good brunch.