Lavinia's

RUGMAN · 07-08-2017, 04:11 PM

has anyone tried Lavinia's in Center Harbor?

thinkxingu · 07-08-2017, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RUGMAN

has anyone tried Lavinia's in Center Harbor?

Lavinia's, and, though the menu doesn't look awesome, we've thought about going a few times. Problem is, every time I call to inquire about/make reservations, the person on the phone has been difficult and/or not personable. We've gone to Canoe and Bob House at least thrice because of it. Weird.

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ITD · 07-08-2017, 06:48 PM

I like Lavinia's, haven't had a bad meal there yet.

icg56 · 07-08-2017, 08:16 PM

We miss the Wednesday 3-B's special: a beer, a bourbon, and a burger for a fixed price.

hd333 · 07-09-2017, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Lavinia's, and, though the menu doesn't look awesome, we've thought about going a few times. Problem is, every time I call to inquire about/make reservations, the person on the phone has been difficult and/or not personable. We've gone to Canoe and Bob House at least thrice because of it. Weird.

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Down load Open Table and make a reservation through them.

Lavinia's is becoming our go to for dinner. Burger is great, fish tacos are great, and risotto of the day has always been good.

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mneck1814 · 07-09-2017, 07:50 AM

We have had a couple of really good meals at Lavinia's. Their patio seating is nice. I've had the burger and the BBQ plate, both were good.

we're golden · 07-09-2017, 04:48 PM

Lavina's is our go to place as well... the new menu items are really good. Cioppino Pasta is excellent ... fried asparagus also really good. Fish tacos are the best in the lakes region. Have tried most everything and have never been disappointed. The chef and kitchen staff put out some really great dishes. Staff is always friendly and accommodating. If you haven't tried it you really should.

Acrossamerica · 07-09-2017, 06:00 PM

I want to thank all the people who have commented about Lavinia's. I always thought the place was an upscale dining establishment. After reading the comments I am thankful I never tried it. Don't need more diner food burgers tacos and beer. So thanks for saving me the time and coin.

wifi · 07-09-2017, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Acrossamerica

I want to thank all the people who have commented about Lavinia's. I always thought the place was an upscale dining establishment. After reading the comments I am thankful I never tried it. Don't need more diner food burgers tacos and beer. So thanks for saving me the time and coin.

LOL, that is what the posters bought, not only what Lavinias offer. I guess it is the "burger and beer" crowd that do the most posting

garysanfran · 07-09-2017, 06:26 PM

Doesn't sound like a place that serves cioppino pasta, fried asparagus , fish tacos, risotto is just another Lakes Region burger joint.

Having said that, I think if you dismiss a place because they have "burgers" on their menu, you've dismissed a lot of very good restaurants in the area.

Canoe has burgers... and HOT DOGS! (Sorry, I got a bit excited).

Lago has Kobe burgers.

winni83 · 07-09-2017, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Acrossamerica

I want to thank all the people who have commented about Lavinia's. I always thought the place was an upscale dining establishment. After reading the comments I am thankful I never tried it. Don't need more diner food burgers tacos and beer. So thanks for saving me the time and coin.

From a different thread:

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Originally Posted by Acrossamerica

Thank you for making my case. Your post totally exemplifies the level of taste and sophistication generally found in the Lakes Region. And with that I bid you all a fond farewell. Enjoy the summer.

Welcome back. Can't wait to read more.

garysanfran · 07-10-2017, 12:10 AM

Problems playing in the sandbox. It's an ongoing thing...

tbonies · 07-10-2017, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Acrossamerica

I want to thank all the people who have commented about Lavinia's. I always thought the place was an upscale dining establishment. After reading the comments I am thankful I never tried it. Don't need more diner food burgers tacos and beer. So thanks for saving me the time and coin.

Old, tired, cranky, bored...

gillygirl · 07-10-2017, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Acrossamerica

I want to thank all the people who have commented about Lavinia's. I always thought the place was an upscale dining establishment. After reading the comments I am thankful I never tried it. Don't need more diner food burgers tacos and beer. So thanks for saving me the time and coin.

Glad to see you got your trolling motor fixed.

thinkxingu · 07-10-2017, 08:58 AM

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Glad to see you got your trolling motor fixed.

AA reminded me of an interesting documentary called Sour Grapes, about a bunch of "brilliant" wine lovers who get duped by a kid who makes millions mixing and selling cheap wines. It's like high-end fashion: designed for superiority.

PS in response to above: it's not so much we've been put off by the reservation system as the attitude we've received when showing up and calling. Very...pompous and, clearly, we don't do pomposity.

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winniwannabe · 07-10-2017, 09:48 AM

I'm trying to picture AA's 4th of July menu. Obviously burgers, dogs and bbq
are out. Maybe pate? Marinated sea bass? Bet it was a real blast!

Newbiesaukee · 07-10-2017, 11:10 AM

Lavinia's has been many things over the years as the Coe House, etc and others. A number of years ago, the interior was beautifully redone and the menu was quite upscale ( should add "for the Lakes Region" so I don't get hammered, although IMO upscale for anywhere.) The food, service was pretty high end. For whatever reason, it was sold a few years ago and the new owners son was the new chef. ( If you like these discussions, search the Forum for the old, pretty vicious thread).

Regardless, over the past 2 years or so, the menu is much more of a mixed bag. The intent was to provide good food at a price point that would make the restaurant more successful. In my opinion some of the offerings are better than others ( no surprise there ) and it is certainly eclectic with fancy dishes and burgers along with good pasta and really good fish tacos. The setting either inside or out is still lovely.

In summary, a pretty successful business plan. The restaurant is neither a burger joint nor haute cuisine. In an attempt to please everyone, I think they have done a pretty good job in an impossible task.

I have no connection whatsoever with the restaurant going back even to the Underground Railroad days.

RUGMAN · 07-10-2017, 05:24 PM

Thanks for all the reply's, we will have to try them, my wife loves fish tacos.

SteveO123 · 07-10-2017, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RUGMAN

Thanks for all the reply's, we will have to try them, my wife loves fish tacos.

The fish tacos are great but beware that the aioli is very verry spicy! We get the sauce on the side now. Bon appetit!

noreast · 07-11-2017, 05:16 PM

It's an uncommon name, I wonder if it's named after the 1st female serial killer? I believe she had some type of restaurant where she poisoned around 100 people.

ITD · 07-11-2017, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by noreast

It's an uncommon name, I wonder if it's named after the 1st female serial killer? I believe she had some type of restaurant where she poisoned around 100 people.

Lol, I don't think so.

Joby · 07-11-2017, 05:51 PM

I was told they have a 20 percent off on "tie dye Tuesday"
Can anyone confirm?

noreast · 07-11-2017, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ITD

Lol, I don't think so.

It would be a bold move no doubt, I'd support that kind of humor.

winniplayhouse · 07-11-2017, 07:18 PM

I seem to recall it's named after the wife of the home's first owner? Something like that...

tis · 07-12-2017, 06:23 AM

I bet SAMIAM knows the answer.

SAMIAM · 07-12-2017, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

I bet SAMIAM knows the answer.

Samiam does : )

Lavinia was the wife of John Coe......both are buried at a little cemetery on Coe Hill Road

BrownstoneNorth · 07-12-2017, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by winniplayhouse

I seem to recall it's named after the wife of the home's first owner? Something like that...

The Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society says you're right. Lavinia was also a Senter, probably the same family as Senter's Market -- I think now Heath's -- in Center Harbor:

http://www.lwhs.us/coehouse.htm

noreast · 07-12-2017, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SAMIAM

Samiam does : )

Lavinia was the wife of John Coe......both are buried at a little cemetery on Coe Hill Road

Thank you!

tis · 07-12-2017, 11:55 AM

Samiam knows EVERYTHING!!!!!

Newbiesaukee · 07-12-2017, 12:14 PM

Tie dye Tuesday is real....but almost worth it NOT to wear tie-dye anything.

Patofnaud · 07-13-2017, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hd333

Down load Open Table and make a reservation through them.

^ this

I never call them. I use the app from my boat and the app tells you how many seats they have and at what time. Click click click drive around a bit, dock, walk and eat.

Doobs41378 · 07-13-2017, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Acrossamerica

I want to thank all the people who have commented about Lavinia's. I always thought the place was an upscale dining establishment. After reading the comments I am thankful I never tried it. Don't need more diner food burgers tacos and beer. So thanks for saving me the time and coin.

I am sure you are a joy as a patron too so I bet they will miss your smiling face.

Biggd · 07-14-2017, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by winni83

From a different thread:

Welcome back. Can't wait to read more.

He didn't stay away long enough.

Peter · 07-14-2017, 06:42 AM

Went to Lavinia's again a few weeks ago. Great food! Consider them one of the best options in the lakes region.

rsmlp · 08-03-2017, 07:01 AM

Went to Lavinia's again last night. My daughter in law and I each had the cioppino with fresh pasta. Absolutely delicious. Lots of thumbs up!

Resident 2B · 08-03-2017, 10:16 AM

We enjoyed dinner at Lavinia's on Tuesday, Aug 1st. Everything was great: food, service and setting. This was our first ever visit, but we will return again soon. It may not be fine dining, but it was exactly what we look for when having dinner in the lakes region.

R2B

07-08-2017, 04:11 PM	#1
RUGMAN Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: weirs beach, Posts: 296 Thanks: 39 Thanked 39 Times in 32 Posts	Lavinia's has anyone tried Lavinia's in Center Harbor?

07-08-2017, 08:16 PM	#4
icg56 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 81 Thanks: 3 Thanked 33 Times in 19 Posts	3B's gone We miss the Wednesday 3-B's special: a beer, a bourbon, and a burger for a fixed price.

07-09-2017, 04:48 PM	#7
we're golden Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 13 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	New menu items are awesome Lavina's is our go to place as well... the new menu items are really good. Cioppino Pasta is excellent ... fried asparagus also really good. Fish tacos are the best in the lakes region. Have tried most everything and have never been disappointed. The chef and kitchen staff put out some really great dishes. Staff is always friendly and accommodating. If you haven't tried it you really should.

07-09-2017, 06:26 PM	#10
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,534 Thanks: 643 Thanked 662 Times in 337 Posts	Never been either...But... Doesn't sound like a place that serves cioppino pasta, fried asparagus , fish tacos, risotto is just another Lakes Region burger joint. Having said that, I think if you dismiss a place because they have "burgers" on their menu, you've dismissed a lot of very good restaurants in the area. Canoe has burgers... and HOT DOGS! (Sorry, I got a bit excited). Lago has Kobe burgers. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

07-10-2017, 12:10 AM	#12
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,534 Thanks: 643 Thanked 662 Times in 337 Posts	Acrossamerica has... Problems playing in the sandbox. It's an ongoing thing... __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

07-08-2017, 06:48 PM	#3
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,919 Thanks: 475 Thanked 688 Times in 384 Posts	I like Lavinia's, haven't had a bad meal there yet.

07-09-2017, 07:50 AM	#6
mneck1814 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hartford, VT/Moultonborough Posts: 95 Thanks: 25 Thanked 60 Times in 22 Posts	We have had a couple of really good meals at Lavinia's. Their patio seating is nice. I've had the burger and the BBQ plate, both were good.

07-09-2017, 06:00 PM	#8
Acrossamerica Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 133 Times in 66 Posts	I want to thank all the people who have commented about Lavinia's. I always thought the place was an upscale dining establishment. After reading the comments I am thankful I never tried it. Don't need more diner food burgers tacos and beer. So thanks for saving me the time and coin.

07-10-2017, 09:48 AM	#16
winniwannabe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MA Posts: 139 Thanks: 113 Thanked 45 Times in 31 Posts	I'm trying to picture AA's 4th of July menu. Obviously burgers, dogs and bbq are out. Maybe pate? Marinated sea bass? Bet it was a real blast!

07-10-2017, 11:10 AM	#17
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,351 Thanks: 938 Thanked 570 Times in 296 Posts	Lavinia's has been many things over the years as the Coe House, etc and others. A number of years ago, the interior was beautifully redone and the menu was quite upscale ( should add "for the Lakes Region" so I don't get hammered, although IMO upscale for anywhere.) The food, service was pretty high end. For whatever reason, it was sold a few years ago and the new owners son was the new chef. ( If you like these discussions, search the Forum for the old, pretty vicious thread). Regardless, over the past 2 years or so, the menu is much more of a mixed bag. The intent was to provide good food at a price point that would make the restaurant more successful. In my opinion some of the offerings are better than others ( no surprise there ) and it is certainly eclectic with fancy dishes and burgers along with good pasta and really good fish tacos. The setting either inside or out is still lovely. In summary, a pretty successful business plan. The restaurant is neither a burger joint nor haute cuisine. In an attempt to please everyone, I think they have done a pretty good job in an impossible task. I have no connection whatsoever with the restaurant going back even to the Underground Railroad days. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

07-10-2017, 05:24 PM	#18
RUGMAN Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: weirs beach, Posts: 296 Thanks: 39 Thanked 39 Times in 32 Posts	Thanks for all the reply's, we will have to try them, my wife loves fish tacos.

07-11-2017, 05:16 PM	#20
noreast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 648 Thanks: 316 Thanked 120 Times in 93 Posts	Lavinia It's an uncommon name, I wonder if it's named after the 1st female serial killer? I believe she had some type of restaurant where she poisoned around 100 people.

07-11-2017, 05:51 PM	#22
Joby Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 14 Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Speaking of Lavinia's I was told they have a 20 percent off on "tie dye Tuesday" Can anyone confirm?

07-11-2017, 07:18 PM	#24
winniplayhouse Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 205 Thanks: 32 Thanked 58 Times in 41 Posts	I seem to recall it's named after the wife of the home's first owner? Something like that...

07-12-2017, 06:23 AM	#25
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,655 Thanks: 747 Thanked 1,440 Times in 1,001 Posts	I bet SAMIAM knows the answer.

07-12-2017, 11:55 AM	#29
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,655 Thanks: 747 Thanked 1,440 Times in 1,001 Posts	Samiam knows EVERYTHING!!!!!

07-12-2017, 12:14 PM	#30
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,351 Thanks: 938 Thanked 570 Times in 296 Posts	Tie dye Tuesday is real....but almost worth it NOT to wear tie-dye anything. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

07-14-2017, 06:42 AM	#34
Peter Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Windham, NH Posts: 69 Thanks: 8 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	One of the best Went to Lavinia's again a few weeks ago. Great food! Consider them one of the best options in the lakes region.

08-03-2017, 07:01 AM	#35
rsmlp Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 472 Thanks: 5 Thanked 164 Times in 84 Posts	lavinia's Went to Lavinia's again last night. My daughter in law and I each had the cioppino with fresh pasta. Absolutely delicious. Lots of thumbs up!

08-03-2017, 10:16 AM	#36
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,357 Thanks: 992 Thanked 313 Times in 163 Posts	We enjoyed dinner at Lavinia's on Tuesday, Aug 1st. Everything was great: food, service and setting. This was our first ever visit, but we will return again soon. It may not be fine dining, but it was exactly what we look for when having dinner in the lakes region. R2B