Dockside Restaurant Alton Bay

[mcdude]

According to the Feb. 9th "Baysider" (why it takes them three weeks to mail the paper to Mass is beyond me...?) the Dockside changed hands on February 8th. This local institution was sold to Dan Chiavacci by Linda Daggett and Buddy Peterson. Best of luck to Dan! Peterson said that for him it was time to retire.

"If its not broke, don't fix it," Chiavacci said, "I'd be tarred and feathered and run out of town if I made any significant changes."

I might suggest one small change however, Replace the seating in the booths so that your ass doesn't hit the floor when you sit down!!

[GWC...]

Originally Posted by mcdude

"If its not broke, don't fix it," Chiavacci said, "I'd be tarred and feathered and run out of town if I made any significant changes."

I might suggest one small change however, Replace the seating in the booths so that your ass doesn't hit the floor when you sit down!!

Sounds like he needs to add a hitching post outside for donkeys. That would keep them outside and prevent them from hitting the floor when you sit down.

[polarisman14]

I just wanted to bump this thread up to the top as it hasn't had much activity in a while. We came from Tuftonboro last night on our way back to Gilmanton around 8:30 and were looking for someplace quick and easy to hit for dinner on the way home. Wolfeboro was super crowded so we passed through there and came across Dockside on the way through route 28. It wasn't crowded at all as they close at 9pm (I think, they were starting to close up shop as we were finishing our meal) but there was a mid-'60s Corvette Stingray parked out in front so I figured it was worth a shot...It looked perfect sitting there so I had to poke around .

I got the fish tacos--I'm not usually a big pico-de-gallo fan but these were cooked perfectly and the ranchero sauce really set them off. Fries were also cooked well and plentiful. My wife got the caprese panini which was also very good as was the steak tip salad on baby spinach, candied walnuts, bleu cheese crumbles, and strawberries with raspberry vinagrette that my friend ordered. Prices were very fair especially for lakefront dining and service was friendly and efficient.

We'll definitely be back.

[Oletimer]

Good one GWC-had a good laugh on that one.Thanks.

[GBGX2]

My wife and I eat here all the time (it is a mile from our home). The service is great, the food is always consistent and the Fried Haddock Sandwich is second to none anywhere..... My wife loves the Fish Tacos but I never can get by the haddock ! ...The prices are extremely reasonable and the wine pour is robust!

Originally Posted by polarisman14

I just wanted to bump this thread up to the top as it hasn't had much activity in a while. We came from Tuftonboro last night on our way back to Gilmanton around 8:30 and were looking for someplace quick and easy to hit for dinner on the way home. Wolfeboro was super crowded so we passed through there and came across Dockside on the way through route 28. It wasn't crowded at all as they close at 9pm (I think, they were starting to close up shop as we were finishing our meal) but there was a mid-'60s Corvette Stingray parked out in front so I figured it was worth a shot...It looked perfect sitting there so I had to poke around .

I got the fish tacos--I'm not usually a big pico-de-gallo fan but these were cooked perfectly and the ranchero sauce really set them off. Fries were also cooked well and plentiful. My wife got the caprese panini which was also very good as was the steak tip salad on baby spinach, candied walnuts, bleu cheese crumbles, and strawberries with raspberry vinagrette that my friend ordered. Prices were very fair especially for lakefront dining and service was friendly and efficient.

We'll definitely be back.

[GBGX2]

Originally Posted by GBGX2

My wife and I eat here all the time (it is a mile from our home). The service is great, the food is always consistent and the Fried Haddock Sandwich is second to none anywhere..... My wife loves the Fish Tacos but I never can get by the haddock ! ...The prices are extremely reasonable and the wine pour is robust!

We had dinner there tonight! What I said last year holds true this year...extremely consistent with the owner always there! Great food and service!