Lavinia's Relaxed Dining Closed

ITD · 10-12-2017, 10:13 PM

The food was good, but it was tough to get in there in August, they didn't seem to want the business, they must have been having issues. Too bad, hopefully something as good or better will come in.

Bracey · 10-13-2017, 10:44 AM

Culinary skills are great if you are hosting an in home party.

But culinary skills, without being customer centric and having basic business sense, cannot run a successful business.

The silver lining is that this location may open up opportunities for a successful restaurant that can serve the community as it deserves.

Major · 10-13-2017, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ITD

The food was good, but it was tough to get in there in August, they didn't seem to want the business, they must have been having issues.

That was our experience. I really liked the food, fish tacos especially. However, over the past year or so, I always felt like they could not be bothered by our business. Most of our friends who frequented Lavinia's felt the same way. In my opinion, the younger staff were overwhelmed and inexperienced, and the older staff were indifferent. It's too bad, I think they could have been a tremendous success if they were more customer focused.

jbolty · 10-13-2017, 02:38 PM

It's been a long while since I went then but that time we (4 of us) went upstairs, grabbed a spot in the bar and got scolded for not checking in with the hostess, then being told "never mind".

Every place on earth is open seating in the bar.

Always liked the food but someone else will do a better job I'm sure

Hillcountry · 10-13-2017, 07:27 PM

Only ever went once a couple years ago and I recall the food being good and the service good as well...I remember because when I paid by plastic they had to run the card through one of those old timey, “slides” with paper. I think she said their “link” was down or something.

Greene's Basin Girl · 10-13-2017, 11:59 PM

I went there for a wedding reception at the end of August. The food was fair, but nothing spectacular. I hope it opens again soon with new owners.

Seaplane Pilot · 10-14-2017, 09:03 AM

Bring back the Coe House (and their wonderful "no kids" policy)! It was fantastic.

10-12-2017, 10:13 PM	#1
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,937 Thanks: 480 Thanked 695 Times in 390 Posts	The food was good, but it was tough to get in there in August, they didn't seem to want the business, they must have been having issues. Too bad, hopefully something as good or better will come in.

10-13-2017, 10:44 AM	#2
Bracey Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Culinary skills are great if you are hosting an in home party. But culinary skills, without being customer centric and having basic business sense, cannot run a successful business. The silver lining is that this location may open up opportunities for a successful restaurant that can serve the community as it deserves.

10-13-2017, 02:38 PM	#4
jbolty Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 669 Thanks: 322 Thanked 257 Times in 153 Posts	It's been a long while since I went then but that time we (4 of us) went upstairs, grabbed a spot in the bar and got scolded for not checking in with the hostess, then being told "never mind". Every place on earth is open seating in the bar. Always liked the food but someone else will do a better job I'm sure

10-13-2017, 07:27 PM	#5
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	Only ever went once a couple years ago and I recall the food being good and the service good as well...I remember because when I paid by plastic they had to run the card through one of those old timey, “slides” with paper. I think she said their “link” was down or something.

10-13-2017, 11:59 PM	#6
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	I went there for a wedding reception at the end of August. The food was fair, but nothing spectacular. I hope it opens again soon with new owners.

10-14-2017, 09:03 AM	#7
Seaplane Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 664 Thanked 943 Times in 368 Posts	Bring back the Coe House (and their wonderful "no kids" policy)! It was fantastic.