Foster’s Tavern

Cobaltdeadhead · 10-17-2022, 03:20 PM

We've been a couple more times this season and found the food and service to be great every time.

Only complaint / critique is that some sort of noise mitigation would really benefit the place. Hoping the owners might read this. It gets very loud in the restaurant. So, if you are having lunch, conversation can be a challenge. Hanging some acoustic panels from the ceiling or heavy drapes around windows would help.

Other than that, I think it's a great fit for the Bay.

Mr. V · 07-28-2023, 03:35 PM

I'll soon be lakeside for the first time in years and am looking forward to checking this place out.

Any updates on Foster's Tavern from forum patrons?

gravy boat · 08-14-2023, 07:23 AM

Fosters seems to be busy all summer. Glad there is a new(er) spot in the bay to watch sports and chill out…multiple TVs throughout and can see a big screen from every seat. Been there several times and liked it a lot. My favorites:

The chop-chop salad (I get with grilled chicken or chicken tenders on top).
The club sandwiches are huge and can feed two.
Pizza pretty good, too - we had a pepperoni and an eggplant pie and both very good.
Chicken tenders excellent.
Burgers very good.

Typical tavern fare but very good so far.

Rumor is they will try a Sunday brunch soon with brunch menu only during that time and specialty brunch cocktails. (Personally I like a well-garnished bloody and hope they have some fun options!)

tis · 08-14-2023, 07:38 AM

Nice to hear this. When we go by it does always seem busy. Is the building still for sale. I think there is a sign there, isn't there?

Chef Tony · 11-19-2023, 06:20 PM

I hear they have a new chef

gravy boat · 11-26-2023, 11:29 AM

Heard there was someone new. Have not been for a month or so, so can’t comment on the quality or if better than the last chef.

The last chef is a hard act to follow…always very good, always delivered as ordered.

Plan to go this week.

retired · 12-03-2023, 12:14 PM

It looks like along with a new chef, they have a new menu. I see they also have a new website www.fosterstavernbythebay.com

gravy boat · 12-04-2023, 07:28 PM

Three of us swung in on Sunday afternoon for the first time in a bit (been traveling).

Brussels sprout special was so good we ordered a second. Onion soup was very good - someone there mentioned the new chef is a soup guy. Caprese salad, Caesar salad and tenders very good, as well.

Sadly they were out of the butternut squash bisque as I really wanted to try it. Guess it’s a good sign they sold out of it. But very happy with the onion soup.

Chef Tony · 12-07-2023, 05:08 PM

Thanks for shopping by..I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Mr. V · 12-08-2023, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Chef Tony

Thanks for shopping by..I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Let me speculate...might YOU be the new chef?

upthesaukee · 12-09-2023, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. V

Let me speculate...might YOU be the new chef?

Dave

Chef Tony · 12-10-2023, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. V

Let me speculate...might YOU be the new chef?

Perhaps

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Mr. V · 12-10-2023, 02:51 PM

Chef Tony, let me guess...you aren't originally from New Jersey, are you?

The reason I ask is because when I ate there in August I ordered the pork roll, aka Taylor Ham sandwich, and it is no longer offered.

A pity...cut thicker than it was that day, fried, and garnished with catsup it evoks strong "Garden State" memories.

But I understand: new chef, new approach to doing things: no worries.

Good luck, I hope you guys live long and prosper.

Chef Tony · 12-11-2023, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. V

Chef Tony, let me guess...you aren't originally from New Jersey, are you?

The reason I ask is because when I ate there in August I ordered the pork roll, aka Taylor Ham sandwich, and it is no longer offered.

A pity...cut thicker than it was that day, fried, and garnished with catsup it evoks strong "Garden State" memories.

But I understand: new chef, new approach to doing things: no worries.

Good luck, I hope you guys live long and prosper.

I actually am from jersey but was not there for the porkroll sandwiches or the jersey devil pizza but they will return in the summer and I take my pork roll seriously.

And it's spicy mustard on a triple or quadrupal bypass not ketchup

Slickcraft · 12-23-2023, 09:13 AM

We stopped by for lunch yesterday, first time in quite a while. The menu has expanded quite a bit. There must have been a group there Thursday evening as most of the special had sold out including the turkey veg soup that my wife had wanted. So the specials are popular.

I had the crab cake salad which was excellent. My wife had wings which were just OK and she shared some of the salad. There is a good draft beer selection. Her Tuckerman's was $8 but my Maine Lunch IPA was $10.

We will be back.

Alan

codeman671 · 03-24-2025, 08:59 AM

Pulling up another old thread.

Fosters has been our go to lately. We are there either Friday or Saturday nights. The music is always good and you can't beat the $25 prime rib.

retired · 03-28-2025, 10:23 AM

My favorite thing there has to be the Aqua Vue Haze beer. Very tasty.

ishoot308 · 03-28-2025, 12:55 PM

Went to Foster’s last night for the first time…Had their short ribs and it was great!

Dan

07-28-2023, 03:35 PM	#2
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,415 Thanks: 65 Thanked 260 Times in 178 Posts	I'll soon be lakeside for the first time in years and am looking forward to checking this place out. Any updates on Foster's Tavern from forum patrons? __________________ basking in the benign indifference of the universe

08-14-2023, 07:23 AM	#3
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 595 Thanks: 601 Thanked 203 Times in 102 Posts	Busy Fosters seems to be busy all summer. Glad there is a new(er) spot in the bay to watch sports and chill out…multiple TVs throughout and can see a big screen from every seat. Been there several times and liked it a lot. My favorites: The chop-chop salad (I get with grilled chicken or chicken tenders on top). The club sandwiches are huge and can feed two. Pizza pretty good, too - we had a pepperoni and an eggplant pie and both very good. Chicken tenders excellent. Burgers very good. Typical tavern fare but very good so far. Rumor is they will try a Sunday brunch soon with brunch menu only during that time and specialty brunch cocktails. (Personally I like a well-garnished bloody and hope they have some fun options!)

11-26-2023, 11:29 AM	#6
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 595 Thanks: 601 Thanked 203 Times in 102 Posts	New chef? Heard there was someone new. Have not been for a month or so, so can’t comment on the quality or if better than the last chef. The last chef is a hard act to follow…always very good, always delivered as ordered. Plan to go this week. Last edited by gravy boat; 11-26-2023 at 06:51 PM.

12-03-2023, 12:14 PM	#7
retired Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Belmont, NH Posts: 143 Thanks: 2 Thanked 69 Times in 40 Posts	new menu It looks like along with a new chef, they have a new menu. I see they also have a new website www.fosterstavernbythebay.com

12-04-2023, 07:28 PM	#8
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 595 Thanks: 601 Thanked 203 Times in 102 Posts	Recent visit Three of us swung in on Sunday afternoon for the first time in a bit (been traveling). Brussels sprout special was so good we ordered a second. Onion soup was very good - someone there mentioned the new chef is a soup guy. Caprese salad, Caesar salad and tenders very good, as well. Sadly they were out of the butternut squash bisque as I really wanted to try it. Guess it’s a good sign they sold out of it. But very happy with the onion soup.

10-17-2022, 03:20 PM	#1
Cobaltdeadhead Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 49 Thanks: 3 Thanked 38 Times in 17 Posts	We've been a couple more times this season and found the food and service to be great every time. Only complaint / critique is that some sort of noise mitigation would really benefit the place. Hoping the owners might read this. It gets very loud in the restaurant. So, if you are having lunch, conversation can be a challenge. Hanging some acoustic panels from the ceiling or heavy drapes around windows would help. Other than that, I think it's a great fit for the Bay.

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08-14-2023, 07:38 AM	#4
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,780 Thanks: 755 Thanked 1,466 Times in 1,022 Posts	Nice to hear this. When we go by it does always seem busy. Is the building still for sale. I think there is a sign there, isn't there?

11-19-2023, 06:20 PM	#5
Chef Tony Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 39 Thanks: 7 Thanked 47 Times in 15 Posts	I hear they have a new chef

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12-07-2023, 05:08 PM	#9
Chef Tony Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 39 Thanks: 7 Thanked 47 Times in 15 Posts	Thanks for shopping by..I'm glad you enjoyed it.

12-10-2023, 02:51 PM	#13
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,415 Thanks: 65 Thanked 260 Times in 178 Posts	Chef Tony, let me guess...you aren't originally from New Jersey, are you? The reason I ask is because when I ate there in August I ordered the pork roll, aka Taylor Ham sandwich, and it is no longer offered. A pity...cut thicker than it was that day, fried, and garnished with catsup it evoks strong "Garden State" memories. But I understand: new chef, new approach to doing things: no worries. Good luck, I hope you guys live long and prosper. __________________ basking in the benign indifference of the universe

12-23-2023, 09:13 AM	#15
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,320 Thanks: 1,233 Thanked 2,104 Times in 961 Posts	We stopped by for lunch yesterday, first time in quite a while. The menu has expanded quite a bit. There must have been a group there Thursday evening as most of the special had sold out including the turkey veg soup that my wife had wanted. So the specials are popular. I had the crab cake salad which was excellent. My wife had wings which were just OK and she shared some of the salad. There is a good draft beer selection. Her Tuckerman's was $8 but my Maine Lunch IPA was $10. We will be back. Alan

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03-24-2025, 08:59 AM	#16
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,515 Thanks: 221 Thanked 821 Times in 493 Posts	Pulling up another old thread. Fosters has been our go to lately. We are there either Friday or Saturday nights. The music is always good and you can't beat the $25 prime rib.

03-28-2025, 10:23 AM	#17
retired Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Belmont, NH Posts: 143 Thanks: 2 Thanked 69 Times in 40 Posts	My favorite thing there has to be the Aqua Vue Haze beer. Very tasty.

03-28-2025, 12:55 PM	#18
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