Walter's Basin So Disappointed

thinkxingu · 09-02-2017, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

Unreal. God forbid someone has an opinion.

Seriously people, lighten up. I've given up on most reviews here because it turns into a soapbox. Like clockwork the OP gets bashed for posting their experience.

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How useful is a review of one bad experience out of many (and, let's not forget that the OP said--quickly--that the food was good!)? The best restaurants are gonna have bad days.

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rsmlp · 09-02-2017, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

How useful is a review of one bad experience out of many (and, let's not forget that the OP said--quickly--that the food was good!)? The best restaurants are gonna have bad days.

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So therefore ALL reviews must be positive. Brilliant. How about the readers take it with a grain of salt and make their own determination. One review is just that. ONE. Why are you all criticizing the critic?

Whoever called this forum a soapbox was right on.

winnipiseogee · 09-02-2017, 07:06 AM

Just my 2 cents but I don't think people are responding to a bad review. They are responding to the notion that after numerous good experiences a single night of slow service justifies never patronizing the restaurant again (even if the food continued to be good).

This time of year is tough for local businesses because a large percentage of the workforce just left for school. My favorite eatery just went from 12 people staffed at lunch to 2. Thats the nature of this area.

Bad reviews are wanted but I guess it would have been nice to see a review that said "Service was terrible, horrible, no good and very bad last night. But since I've had so many good experiences previously I'm going to cut them some slack and see what its like the next time..."

Duke's · 09-02-2017, 07:35 AM

We love Walter's Basin. We've always found the service at the bar to be exceptional. As was said, this is a tough time of year for restaurants. They've lost most of their help for the season. I say, give them another chance!

dickiej · 09-02-2017, 07:54 AM

It must be a terrible burden to be perfect.....

Poor Richard · 09-02-2017, 10:20 AM

OP- If you have enjoyed the place for so many other visits, have a one-on-one with the manager. Give them the chance to hear you.

WINNOCTURN · 09-02-2017, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by vmlite84

I was so disappointed, that I have a $15 dollar gift card left over today that I plan on mailing it to the Owner/ Manager of Walters with a note stating I plan not to return, reasons why and to keep the left over gift card.

I will gratefully take the Card.

If this is acceptable I will PM you my mailing address.

WINNOCTURN

Great Fried Scollops and Salmon!!!!!!!

Biggd · 09-05-2017, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Top-Water

Funny how we can all have different experiences. My son would absolutely love that card too. Probably one of his favorite places to eat in the lakes region.

I remember seeing the restaurant, Walters Basin, for sale last year. Does anyone know if it changed hands?

Sue Doe-Nym · 07-27-2020, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Top-Water

Anyone have an update if this place is still around. Not looking for anything fancy, part of a fishing day and was wondering if we could get away without packing a lunch.

We have driven by WB quite a few times lately, and they seem to be very busy, which says that they must be doing something right. Have no idea where they seat everyone...go ahead, give it a whirl.

VitaBene · 07-27-2020, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Sue Doe-Nym

We have driven by WB quite a few times lately, and they seem to be very busy, which says that they must be doing something right. Have no idea where they seat everyone...go ahead, give it a whirl.

It used to be the bowling alley so it is very deep!

broguy · 07-27-2020, 11:38 AM

https://www.waltersbasin.com/

joey2665 · 07-27-2020, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Top-Water

Anyone have an update if this place is still around. Not looking for anything fancy, part of a fishing day and was wondering if we could get away without packing a lunch.

Went there twice last year. Food very average. Not good and not bad.

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garysanfran · 07-27-2020, 09:13 PM

I went twice last year and had a great table with a great view and thought both my meals were very good... and I'll return. I like their bar also.

winnipiseogee · 07-28-2020, 05:39 AM

I eat at Walters regularly and it is a solid option. If you are looking for a to go lunch while fishing on the lake try the sandwiches at the Squam Marketplace. They have a dock you can pull up to out back. Really, really great sandwiches. Especially the turkey club and the italian.

MDoug · 07-28-2020, 05:55 AM

Used to be my favorite, especially Sunday brunch.

Not so good nowadays, imho.

Biggd · 07-28-2020, 07:47 AM

I haven't been in a couple years because my at last visit my meal was terrible. I will try it again as I heard it has new ownership but if I don't have a good experience it will be my last.

bbeerman · 12-14-2020, 12:26 PM

Had good experiences there. Went because we heard that Squam Brewing was served there. Had a solid Squam IPA at a window seat.

ITD · 09-03-2017, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dickiej

It must be a terrible burden to be perfect.....

It is, but in all fairness, I made a mistake once, I thought I had made a mistake but I was wrong.

TiltonBB · 09-03-2017, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ITD

It is, but in all fairness, I made a mistake once, I thought I had made a mistake but I was wrong.

That is a funny joke right there!

I laughed so hard I kicked the side railings right off of my cradle the first time I heard that!

ITD · 09-03-2017, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

That is a funny joke right there!

I laughed so hard I kicked the side railings right off of my cradle the first time I heard that!

Lol, and you've dated yourself in the process!

Mr. V · 09-03-2017, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ITD

I made a mistake once, I thought I had made a mistake but I was wrong.

Egad, you butchered it.

It goes: "I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken."

Outdoorsman · 09-02-2017, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by winnipiseogee

Just my 2 cents but I don't think people are responding to a bad review. They are responding to the notion that after numerous good experiences a single night of slow service justifies never patronizing the restaurant again (even if the food continued to be good).

This time of year is tough for local businesses because a large percentage of the workforce just left for school. My favorite eatery just went from 12 people staffed at lunch to 2. Thats the nature of this area.

Bad reviews are wanted but I guess it would have been nice to see a review that said "Service was terrible, horrible, no good and very bad last night. But since I've had so many good experiences previously I'm going to cut them some slack and see what its like the next time..."

My thoughts exactly, very well said. I will throw in another 2 cents to make it worth 4 cents.

joey2665 · 09-02-2017, 05:16 PM

As others have said. Many servers have left for the season and there is now a severe shortage. NH tourism is expected a record number of visitors this weekend, over 640k to the state. TBones was packed last night and obviously service was a little slow and today, Canoe has closed the downstairs table area because of lack of servers. Be patient this time of year.

Biggd · 09-05-2017, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by joey2665

As others have said. Many servers have left for the season and there is now a severe shortage. NH tourism is expected a record number of visitors this weekend, over 640k to the state. TBones was packed last night and obviously service was a little slow and today, Canoe has closed the downstairs table area because of lack of servers. Be patient this time of year.

It's not just a problem in the summer places. I was at a restaurant in Lexington Ma. last night and there were a lot of empty tables but there was over an hour wait because there wasn't enough help.

rsmlp · 09-05-2017, 06:47 AM

Is that since restaurants and other low paying jobs aren't being filled the workers are getting better higher paying jobs elsewhere. This is almost certainly the case and that is not a bad thing. Of course, if it continues restaurants will have to pay more to attract help which means we'll be paying more for a meal. Econ 101...

tis · 09-05-2017, 11:57 AM

Gov. Sununu wants to introduce a law that schools can't start until after Labor Day. He says that would enable people to have vacations later in August and would be good for the economy. Also kids could continue to work in the service industry. I think it's a good idea because the shortage always seems to be a problem when kids go back to school.

joey2665 · 09-05-2017, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

Gov. Sununu wants to introduce a law that schools can't start until after Labor Day. He says that would enable people to have vacations later in August and would be good for the economy. Also kids could continue to work in the service industry. I think it's a good idea because the shortage always seems to be a problem when kids go back to school.

Yes, I read this yesterday. It is an excellent idea and works very well for the resort towns on the east end of Long Island, NY. In NY the schools almost NEVER open until the Tuesday or Wednesday after Labor Day

tis · 09-05-2017, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by joey2665

Yes, I read this yesterday. It is an excellent idea and works very well for the resort towns on the east end of Long Island, NY. In NY the schools almost NEVER open until the Tuesday or Wednesday after Labor Day

I agree. I guess the issue is that towns want to have local control of their schools and not the state. Right, like they do now, huh? Between state and federal rules and regs, I don't think the towns control matters much any more.

joey2665 · 09-05-2017, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

I agree. I guess the issue is that towns want to have local control of their schools and not the state. Right, like they do now, huh? Between state and federal rules and regs, I don't think the towns control matters much any more.

In NY the towns set their school calendar but it is universal not to start before Labor Day

07-27-2020, 11:38 AM	#11
broguy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 10 Thanks: 4 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Website https://www.waltersbasin.com/

07-27-2020, 09:13 PM	#13
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,594 Thanks: 690 Thanked 684 Times in 350 Posts	I went twice last year and had a great table with a great view and thought both my meals were very good... and I'll return. I like their bar also. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

07-28-2020, 05:55 AM	#15
MDoug Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 343 Thanks: 116 Thanked 42 Times in 39 Posts	Walters Used to be my favorite, especially Sunday brunch. Not so good nowadays, imho.

09-02-2017, 05:16 PM	#23
joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,009 Times in 649 Posts	Give a little slack on service As others have said. Many servers have left for the season and there is now a severe shortage. NH tourism is expected a record number of visitors this weekend, over 640k to the state. TBones was packed last night and obviously service was a little slow and today, Canoe has closed the downstairs table area because of lack of servers. Be patient this time of year.

09-05-2017, 06:47 AM	#25
rsmlp Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 496 Thanks: 5 Thanked 170 Times in 88 Posts	silver lining Is that since restaurants and other low paying jobs aren't being filled the workers are getting better higher paying jobs elsewhere. This is almost certainly the case and that is not a bad thing. Of course, if it continues restaurants will have to pay more to attract help which means we'll be paying more for a meal. Econ 101...

09-02-2017, 07:06 AM	#3
winnipiseogee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 297 Thanks: 67 Thanked 152 Times in 79 Posts	Just my 2 cents but I don't think people are responding to a bad review. They are responding to the notion that after numerous good experiences a single night of slow service justifies never patronizing the restaurant again (even if the food continued to be good). This time of year is tough for local businesses because a large percentage of the workforce just left for school. My favorite eatery just went from 12 people staffed at lunch to 2. Thats the nature of this area. Bad reviews are wanted but I guess it would have been nice to see a review that said "Service was terrible, horrible, no good and very bad last night. But since I've had so many good experiences previously I'm going to cut them some slack and see what its like the next time..."

09-02-2017, 07:35 AM	#4
Duke's Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gilford, Smith Cove Posts: 27 Thanks: 14 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	We love Walter's Basin. We've always found the service at the bar to be exceptional. As was said, this is a tough time of year for restaurants. They've lost most of their help for the season. I say, give them another chance!

09-02-2017, 07:54 AM	#5
dickiej Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: White Salmon, WA Posts: 301 Thanks: 21 Thanked 171 Times in 93 Posts	It must be a terrible burden to be perfect.....

09-02-2017, 10:20 AM	#6
Poor Richard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: The humbling river Posts: 304 Thanks: 42 Thanked 80 Times in 57 Posts	OP- If you have enjoyed the place for so many other visits, have a one-on-one with the manager. Give them the chance to hear you.

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07-28-2020, 05:39 AM	#14
winnipiseogee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 297 Thanks: 67 Thanked 152 Times in 79 Posts	I eat at Walters regularly and it is a solid option. If you are looking for a to go lunch while fishing on the lake try the sandwiches at the Squam Marketplace. They have a dock you can pull up to out back. Really, really great sandwiches. Especially the turkey club and the italian.

07-28-2020, 07:47 AM	#16
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,272 Thanks: 2,318 Thanked 1,230 Times in 788 Posts	I haven't been in a couple years because my at last visit my meal was terrible. I will try it again as I heard it has new ownership but if I don't have a good experience it will be my last.

12-14-2020, 12:26 PM	#17
bbeerman Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Boston Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Had good experiences there. Went because we heard that Squam Brewing was served there. Had a solid Squam IPA at a window seat.

09-05-2017, 11:57 AM	#26
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,845 Thanks: 764 Thanked 1,474 Times in 1,029 Posts	Gov. Sununu wants to introduce a law that schools can't start until after Labor Day. He says that would enable people to have vacations later in August and would be good for the economy. Also kids could continue to work in the service industry. I think it's a good idea because the shortage always seems to be a problem when kids go back to school.