New, revamped Canoe restaurant

Jumbie98 · 04-30-2018, 06:35 AM

Went to the soft opening of Canoe last night...what an amazing job they did with renovations! The upstairs bar is much larger, and I loved the open kitchen. The new menu has many of the old favorites, but new items as well. Their grand opening is Tuesday night

ITD · 04-30-2018, 08:04 AM

Hopefully they've revamped their quality control, fingers crossed.

joey2665 · 04-30-2018, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jumbie98

Went to the soft opening of Canoe last night...what an amazing job they did with renovations! The upstairs bar is much larger, and I loved the open kitchen. The new menu has many of the old favorites, but new items as well. Their grand opening is Tuesday night

Cant wait to see it. Maybe this weekend. Do you know if they are still going to serve a full menu at the bar?

Biggd · 04-30-2018, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ITD

Hopefully they've revamped their quality control, fingers crossed.

I hope they have a hostess with a revamped attitude.

thinkxingu · 04-30-2018, 08:19 AM

Looking forward to it--though people, like above, report having issues, we've been at least half a dozen times each summer with nothing but exceptional food and service. Looking forward to a burger with pulled pork and onion crispers, sweet potato fries, and a Shirley Temple!

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HellRaZoR004 · 04-30-2018, 09:59 AM

New owners or management? I had a horrible experience a couple years back and told myself we wouldn’t be back.

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joey2665 · 04-30-2018, 11:51 AM

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New owners or management? I had a horrible experience a couple years back and told myself we wouldn’t be back.

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Same owners. One bad experience should not keep you away. Everyone can have an off night especially in the busy season. I have been there dozens of times and always had very good to excellent experiences but I do stay away Fridays and Saturdays in season.

ITD · 04-30-2018, 01:54 PM

My issue happened during the winter and was quickly addressed plus we were comped. It was a simple quality control issue, but never should have happened, which the manager agreed. It was serious enough that if something like it happens again, I am done.

I like Canoe and am a frequent customer, I will try again, hopefully everything is great again.

FlyingScot · 04-30-2018, 04:10 PM

I love Canoe--thanks for the tip on tomorrow night--I'll be there!

Reilly · 05-01-2018, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Looking forward to it--though people, like above, report having issues, we've been at least half a dozen times each summer with nothing but exceptional food and service. Looking forward to a burger with pulled pork and onion crispers, sweet potato fries, and a Shirley Temple!

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Shirley Temple works there, She must b getting Old

garysanfran · 05-02-2018, 06:53 PM

How was it?

They have a good looking menu and reasonably priced.

Hope they do well.

Who is the Magic Foods Restaurant Group?

joey2665 · 05-02-2018, 07:24 PM

Scott Oluette. They also own “O” and bellies and butts. They also cater. Been around for years and just renovated Canoe.

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thinkxingu · 05-06-2018, 10:43 AM

Anyone been to Canoe since the updates? Wondering about the pricing, as my wife got something from there last night that seems to have gone up significantly.

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jetskier · 05-06-2018, 10:49 AM

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VitaBene · 05-15-2018, 07:20 AM

They did a great job with the place. Stopped for a quick lunch with my daughter (my Uber driver

) and had a great meal

joey2665 · 05-15-2018, 07:41 AM

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Awesome. Cajun Rubbed Ribeye and Bacon Risotto!!!!!

WinnisquamZ · 05-15-2018, 09:15 AM

Went this past Thursday, agree they did a wonderful job. Believe it is going to be difficult to find a seat at the bar this summer

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jeffk · 05-15-2018, 12:18 PM

We dropped in on formal opening day and liked the new look. The food was good with one gripe. There is a pork bite appetizer and when we ordered it the bites were mostly fat. We were told it is the cut of meat, which turns out to be a pork belly which is VERY fatty. Some people like that. We didn't. They were tasty, just don't like the fat. We mentioned it to the waitress and she seemed very interested in how she should inform people as to the nature of the appetizer. I consider it a personal taste issue to be aware of, not an error on Canoe's part.

Prices are probably up a bit but how much I am not really sure. It never was a cheap place to eat.

All in all we enjoyed our visit very much.

BernerGuy · 05-24-2018, 08:31 PM

I have been a huge fan of Canoe for a long time. The renovations look great but it is not for me. The atmosphere that kept me returning is gone. Oh well. Good luck Canoe.

Biggd · 05-25-2018, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BernerGuy

I have been a huge fan of Canoe for a long time. The renovations look great but it is not for me. The atmosphere that kept me returning is gone. Oh well. Good luck Canoe.

I was never a fan of Canoe the 3 or 4 times I had been there so maybe it's time for me to give it a try again.

joey2665 · 05-25-2018, 06:25 AM

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I was never a fan of Canoe the 3 or 4 times I had been there so maybe it's time for me to give it a try again.

I'm going tomorrow

Biggd · 05-25-2018, 05:01 PM

Just left Canoe, had an great meal. I was impessed, glad I gave it another try.

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joey2665 · 05-25-2018, 05:12 PM

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Just left Canoe, had an great meal. I was impessed, glad I gave it another try.

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Going tomorrow. Was is crowded?

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Biggd · 05-25-2018, 05:16 PM

We went early because we hadn't eaten all day. It wasn't busy at all but more people were coming in as we were leaving.

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joey2665 · 05-25-2018, 06:57 PM

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We went early because we hadn't eaten all day. It wasn't busy at all but more people were coming in as we were leaving.

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Thanks. We are only 3 so no reservations I’ll be going early also

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joey2665 · 05-26-2018, 04:16 PM

Great meal as always. Sweet and sour calamari, ny strip lobster tail all excellent and love the new renovations

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aquabones · 05-26-2018, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by joey2665

Scott Oluette. They also own “O” and bellies and butts. They also cater. Been around for years and just renovated Canoe.

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It looks like "Bellies and Butts" has a new name. Is it still owned by Canoe?

joey2665 · 05-26-2018, 05:48 PM

Yes they cider bellies people left from what I understand they are getting homemade donuts from Goody Good in Laconia.

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jetskier · 06-02-2018, 09:22 PM

Hi all,

We stopped into Canoe for dinner this evening. They have made significant renovations...the upstairs bar is much larger and the dining room is much less lake kitsch and more standard dining room. The entrance has been opened up and the restaurant is generally more open and airy. There was still a smell of sawdust, so I suspect that not everything is done.

We ended up eating in the screen room which is nice although I found the chairs a bit harsh.

The menu is not radically different than prior to the renovation. The prices seem comparable and there are a number of old dishes and some new ones. Overall, presentation and quality seem similar to before the renovation.

Jetskier

joey2665 · 06-02-2018, 09:55 PM

Jetskier I agree the only negative is the chairs in the screened in porch downstairs. They are a bit uncomfortable

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Outdoorsman · 06-03-2018, 03:24 PM

I have not been to the Canoe this season but, If the only complaints are about the seats for your ASS, yeah, they are doing alright

Some people need something to complain about!

joey2665 · 06-03-2018, 04:05 PM

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I have not been to the Canoe this season but, If the only complaints are about the seats for your ASS, yeah, they are doing alright

Some people need something to complain about!

Not complaining it’s just the only negative and it’s only in the screened in area downstairs. Everything else was excellent as usual.

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Outdoorsman · 06-03-2018, 05:11 PM

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Not complaining it’s just the only negative and it’s only in the screened in area downstairs. Everything elswase excellent as usual.

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joey2665 · 06-03-2018, 05:20 PM

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You said sim people need something to complain about. I was not complaining just a comment on the chairs.

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ITD · 06-03-2018, 07:25 PM

Ok, now we are complaining about complaining??

gillygirl · 06-04-2018, 08:38 AM

Would BYOC help (Bring Your Own Cushion)?

jetskier · 06-04-2018, 01:15 PM

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You said sim people need something to complain about. I was not complaining just a comment on the chairs.

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Somehow it seems that any critique drives things into a rat hole. I thought Joey2665 was reasonable in his comments. Restaurants are about the experience...too hot, too cold or an uncomfortable seat are clearly impacting. I did not want to over emphasize the issue because the food and service are fine and I like Canoe. However, the chairs are so bad that when I reached under mine to pull it forward, a protruding screw cut my finger. My recommendation...just replace the chairs and move on...no harm no foul.

Jetskie

joey2665 · 06-04-2018, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jetskier

Somehow it seems that any critique drives things into a rat hole. I thought Joey2665 was reasonable in his comments. Restaurants are about the experience...too hot, too cold or an uncomfortable seat are clearly impacting. I did not want to over emphasize the issue because the food and service are fine and I like Canoe. However, the chairs are so bad that when I reached under mine to pull it forward, a protruding screw cut my finger. My recommendation...just replace the chairs and move on...no harm no foul.

Jetskie

Thanks Jetskier, we are on the same page.

Hillcountry · 06-04-2018, 02:50 PM

My advice to restaurants doing makeovers...DON'T CHEAP OUT ON THE CHAIRS!
Being 6'4" and 270, I find discomfort in many of them out there!
I don't go to Fenway park either...

Greene's Basin Girl · 06-05-2018, 02:19 PM

Had dinner at Canoe last week. My husband had the Haddock and he liked it. I had a Veggie Burger. My burger was not good. It was very mushy and it broke apart. Next time i will get beef.

Rusty · 06-05-2018, 03:18 PM

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Would BYOC help (Bring Your Own Cushion)?

That would help but if your BMI shows that you are obese, than this might be appropriate:
BYOC..

Bring Your Own Chair

Hillcountry · 06-05-2018, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Greene's Basin Girl

Had dinner at Canoe last week. My husband had the Haddock and he liked it. I had a Veggie Burger. My burger was not good. It was very mushy and it broke apart. Next time i will get beef.

Funny! Sorry your mush sandwich didn’t satisfy...remember:

Vegetables squished together = mush
Beef = Burger

ACME on the Broads · 06-13-2018, 08:45 AM

Visited the Canoe 2xs in the last two weeks and found the food, service, and new bar/seating area to be top notch and quite comfortable; Scott came to our table (on both visits) and inquired about the food and service.............

My wife had the Broiled Scallops, I had the Chicken Parmesan, and we also had our favorite calamari appetizer along with pork nachos.....................all were just outstanding!

Only one observation, the Calamari appetizer which used to be enough for two now barely feeds one.....same great taste, just a woefully small order!

Wishing Scott and his team all the best; we're planning on returning Friday night...........................WELL DONE!

04-30-2018, 06:35 AM	#1
Jumbie98 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 31 Thanks: 18 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	New, revamped Canoe restaurant Went to the soft opening of Canoe last night...what an amazing job they did with renovations! The upstairs bar is much larger, and I loved the open kitchen. The new menu has many of the old favorites, but new items as well. Their grand opening is Tuesday night

05-02-2018, 06:53 PM	#11
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,534 Thanks: 643 Thanked 662 Times in 337 Posts	Opening night... How was it? They have a good looking menu and reasonably priced. Hope they do well. Who is the Magic Foods Restaurant Group? __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

05-15-2018, 07:20 AM	#15
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,561 Thanks: 1,585 Thanked 1,623 Times in 834 Posts	They did a great job with the place. Stopped for a quick lunch with my daughter (my Uber driver) and had a great meal

05-24-2018, 08:31 PM	#19
BernerGuy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 68 Thanks: 17 Thanked 44 Times in 15 Posts	No thanks I have been a huge fan of Canoe for a long time. The renovations look great but it is not for me. The atmosphere that kept me returning is gone. Oh well. Good luck Canoe.

06-02-2018, 09:22 PM	#29
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 850 Thanks: 57 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	Tried Canoe this evening Hi all, We stopped into Canoe for dinner this evening. They have made significant renovations...the upstairs bar is much larger and the dining room is much less lake kitsch and more standard dining room. The entrance has been opened up and the restaurant is generally more open and airy. There was still a smell of sawdust, so I suspect that not everything is done. We ended up eating in the screen room which is nice although I found the chairs a bit harsh. The menu is not radically different than prior to the renovation. The prices seem comparable and there are a number of old dishes and some new ones. Overall, presentation and quality seem similar to before the renovation. Jetskier

04-30-2018, 08:04 AM	#2
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,919 Thanks: 475 Thanked 688 Times in 384 Posts	Hopefully they've revamped their quality control, fingers crossed.

04-30-2018, 08:19 AM	#5
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,168 Thanks: 1,164 Thanked 2,038 Times in 1,261 Posts	Looking forward to it--though people, like above, report having issues, we've been at least half a dozen times each summer with nothing but exceptional food and service. Looking forward to a burger with pulled pork and onion crispers, sweet potato fries, and a Shirley Temple! Sent from my Moto G (5S) Plus using Tapatalk

04-30-2018, 09:59 AM	#6
HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	New owners or management? I had a horrible experience a couple years back and told myself we wouldn’t be back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-30-2018, 01:54 PM	#8
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,919 Thanks: 475 Thanked 688 Times in 384 Posts	My issue happened during the winter and was quickly addressed plus we were comped. It was a simple quality control issue, but never should have happened, which the manager agreed. It was serious enough that if something like it happens again, I am done. I like Canoe and am a frequent customer, I will try again, hopefully everything is great again.

04-30-2018, 04:10 PM	#9
FlyingScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tuftonboro and Sudbury, MA Posts: 2,338 Thanks: 1,246 Thanked 1,000 Times in 613 Posts	I love Canoe--thanks for the tip on tomorrow night--I'll be there!

05-02-2018, 07:24 PM	#12
joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,008 Times in 649 Posts	Scott Oluette. They also own “O” and bellies and butts. They also cater. Been around for years and just renovated Canoe. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

05-06-2018, 10:43 AM	#13
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,168 Thanks: 1,164 Thanked 2,038 Times in 1,261 Posts	Anyone been to Canoe since the updates? Wondering about the pricing, as my wife got something from there last night that seems to have gone up significantly. Sent from my Moto G (5S) Plus using Tapatalk

05-15-2018, 09:15 AM	#17
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,002 Thanks: 207 Thanked 635 Times in 426 Posts	Went this past Thursday, agree they did a wonderful job. Believe it is going to be difficult to find a seat at the bar this summer Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

05-15-2018, 12:18 PM	#18
jeffk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,158 Thanks: 205 Thanked 429 Times in 247 Posts	We dropped in on formal opening day and liked the new look. The food was good with one gripe. There is a pork bite appetizer and when we ordered it the bites were mostly fat. We were told it is the cut of meat, which turns out to be a pork belly which is VERY fatty. Some people like that. We didn't. They were tasty, just don't like the fat. We mentioned it to the waitress and she seemed very interested in how she should inform people as to the nature of the appetizer. I consider it a personal taste issue to be aware of, not an error on Canoe's part. Prices are probably up a bit but how much I am not really sure. It never was a cheap place to eat. All in all we enjoyed our visit very much.

05-25-2018, 05:01 PM	#22
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,009 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,166 Times in 740 Posts	Just left Canoe, had an great meal. I was impessed, glad I gave it another try. Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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05-25-2018, 05:16 PM	#24
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,009 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,166 Times in 740 Posts	We went early because we hadn't eaten all day. It wasn't busy at all but more people were coming in as we were leaving. Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

05-26-2018, 04:16 PM	#26
joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,008 Times in 649 Posts	Great meal as always. Sweet and sour calamari, ny strip lobster tail all excellent and love the new renovations Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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05-26-2018, 05:48 PM	#28
joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,008 Times in 649 Posts	Yes they cider bellies people left from what I understand they are getting homemade donuts from Goody Good in Laconia. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

06-02-2018, 09:55 PM	#30
joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,008 Times in 649 Posts	Jetskier I agree the only negative is the chairs in the screened in porch downstairs. They are a bit uncomfortable Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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Outdoorsman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 829 Thanks: 113 Thanked 210 Times in 132 Posts	I have not been to the Canoe this season but, If the only complaints are about the seats for your ASS, yeah, they are doing alright Some people need something to complain about!

06-03-2018, 07:25 PM	#35
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,919 Thanks: 475 Thanked 688 Times in 384 Posts	Ok, now we are complaining about complaining??

06-04-2018, 08:38 AM	#36
gillygirl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 758 Thanks: 762 Thanked 306 Times in 203 Posts	Would BYOC help (Bring Your Own Cushion)? __________________ GG

06-04-2018, 02:50 PM	#39
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	My advice to restaurants doing makeovers...DON'T CHEAP OUT ON THE CHAIRS! Being 6'4" and 270, I find discomfort in many of them out there! I don't go to Fenway park either...

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06-05-2018, 02:19 PM	#40
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	Had dinner at Canoe last week. My husband had the Haddock and he liked it. I had a Veggie Burger. My burger was not good. It was very mushy and it broke apart. Next time i will get beef.

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06-13-2018, 08:45 AM	#43
ACME on the Broads Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 106 Thanks: 464 Thanked 102 Times in 47 Posts	Twice in 2 Weeks! Visited the Canoe 2xs in the last two weeks and found the food, service, and new bar/seating area to be top notch and quite comfortable; Scott came to our table (on both visits) and inquired about the food and service............. My wife had the Broiled Scallops, I had the Chicken Parmesan, and we also had our favorite calamari appetizer along with pork nachos.....................all were just outstanding! Only one observation, the Calamari appetizer which used to be enough for two now barely feeds one.....same great taste, just a woefully small order! Wishing Scott and his team all the best; we're planning on returning Friday night...........................WELL DONE!