best restaurant in northern part of lake

Lakegeezer · 01-05-2008, 08:07 AM

If you are looking for a place that you can go out to eat often at, the Village Kitchen in Moultonborough is worth taking a look at. Its not up for a vote here, but you'll often find a line to get in. They don't accept credit cards, but a $30 dinner check will feed two well, including desert. There is a special each nite of the week. I like Wednesday nites when they have chicken parm. The kitchen also has a parking lot for snowmobiles, making it a good destination.

TomC · 01-05-2008, 02:32 PM

Even the "happiest place on Earth" for children has implemented a "no kids" policy in one of their eateries...

http://www.tampabays10.com/news/loca...?storyid=71186

NBR · 01-05-2008, 03:41 PM

Considering the number of children I see running around unattended in grocery stores, department stores etc. I think a children's section is appropriate and I applaud Canoe for instituting the policy. If parents attended to their children and taught them some manners it would not be necessary.

Don't get me wrong we took ours out to eat often but they were well behaved and when not they were taken outside until they settled down.
They didn't misbehave at home without consequence and were expected to be the same when dining out. Whether it be a Canoe or a McDonalds.

moose tracks · 01-05-2008, 07:11 PM

We lost focus! This thread is about the best restaurants in the northern part of the lake NOT about children in restaurants. Can we get back to the topic?

Rag Top Daze · 01-06-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by moose tracks

We lost focus! This thread is about the best restaurants in the northern part of the lake NOT about children in restaurants. Can we get back to the topic?

Even though children is not what this thread about, the adults only section is part of the reason the Canoe is tops on my list. Keep up the good work Canoe and we will continue to be repeat customers.

jetskier · 01-06-2008, 02:31 PM

Hi all,

The issue that I have with this poll is that it is really about the restaurant that is the most popular or frequented. It would be much more interesting to discuss the restaurants that are the best value or the best quality in a particular price range. You do not see a comparison of Wendy's and Davio's in the Boston area; but that is somewhat what we have here. Canoe and Coe House are not in the same market or price range. I believe that Coe House is the best food hands down; however, it may not be the best value.

Jetskier

Resident 2B · 01-05-2008, 07:27 PM

For the record, I voted for Canoe in this poll. I voted for Canoe because I believe they are the best in the area.

In the past, I have been critical of the Canoe kids' policy. It is now clearly posted and they handle things the way they say they will in the posted policy. That is a big plus in my opinion.

I still have one problem with what they do, and that has to do with seating families with children in the bar area, at tables that are designed for drinks and appetizers and not for dinners. If it is not right to seat the children in the adult-only area, placing families with children in the bar is not right either. I have witnessed loud, off-color, adults-only remarks being made by many adults at the bar within earshot of the children and not one Canoe employee doing anything about it. This is not right in my opinion.

One time we got assigned to the bar and before we sat down, I objected to the seating area and was rudely told we would have to go back on the bottom of the one-hour waiting list of we refused the bar area, mini-table. We left instead and have not been back with the kids since.

That said, clearly the food and the overall presentation is tops. If you have kids and you do not get assigned to the bar area, you will have a great meal and a great time. If you get the bar, you will not enjoy it at all. Because of this, I stopped bring my kids there two years ago, but they are now in their teens and twenties, so I will start bringing them again, if they are ever around.

The above is my only comment I will make about Canoe. Again, it is a very good place for a meal, in a dining room.

R2B

Irish mist · 01-05-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Resident 2B

For the record, I voted for Canoe in this poll. I voted for Canoe because I believe they are the best in the area.

In the past, I have been critical of the Canoe kids' policy. It is now clearly posted and they handle things the way they say they will in the posted policy. That is a big plus in my opinion.

I still have one problem with what they do, and that has to do with seating families with children in the bar area, at tables that are designed for drinks and appetizers and not for dinners. If it is not right to seat the children in the adult-only area, placing families with children in the bar is not right either. I have witnessed loud, off-color, adults-only remarks being made by many adults at the bar within earshot of the children and not one Canoe employee doing anything about it. This is not right in my opinion.

One time we got assigned to the bar and before we sat down, I objected to the seating area and was rudely told we would have to go back on the bottom of the one-hour waiting list of we refused the bar area, mini-table. We left instead and have not been back with the kids since.

That said, clearly the food and the overall presentation is tops. If you have kids and you do not get assigned to the bar area, you will have a great meal and a great time. If you get the bar, you will not enjoy it at all. Because of this, I stopped bring my kids there two years ago, but they are now in their teens and twenties, so I will start bringing them again, if they are ever around.

The above is my only comment I will make about Canoe. Again, it is a very good place for a meal, in a dining room.

R2B

Lol, that's why I go to the drive-up at Wendy's and get the dollar stack burgers......don't need to pay a fortune to wait around for hours to eat, and then be abused

Resident 2B · 01-05-2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Irish mist

Lol, that's why I go to the drive-up at Wendy's and get the dollar stack burgers......don't need to pay a fortune to wait around for hours to eat, and then be abused

Irish Mist,

You are clearly the voice of experience!

My wife really likes going out to eat in nice places. I am happy with a great sandwich at Waldo-Peppers or a simple whatever at home. Drive-in fast food also works for me. Simple, fast and reasonably priced.

Thanks for the post. I am still chuckling about it!

R2B

Irish mist · 01-05-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Resident 2B

Irish Mist,

You are clearly the voice of experience!

My wife really likes going out to eat in nice places. I am happy with a great sandwich at Waldo-Peppers or a simple whatever at home. Drive-in fast food also works for me. Simple, fast and reasonably priced.

Thanks for the post. I am still chuckling about it!

R2B

Over the years I have really just stopped going to the fancy places. It's fun once in a while, but between the money & the service issues I'm like you.....make it simple

View Poll Results: What is the best restaurant in northern part of the lake
coe house	37	6.07%
canoe	171	28.03%
woodshed	188	30.82%
corner house	31	5.08%
kevin's	43	7.05%
lemon grass	32	5.25%
bucky's	46	7.54%
grill 25	7	1.15%
other	66	10.82%
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01-05-2008, 08:07 AM	#1
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,680 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 355 Thanked 640 Times in 291 Posts	Village Kitchen If you are looking for a place that you can go out to eat often at, the Village Kitchen in Moultonborough is worth taking a look at. Its not up for a vote here, but you'll often find a line to get in. They don't accept credit cards, but a $30 dinner check will feed two well, including desert. There is a special each nite of the week. I like Wednesday nites when they have chicken parm. The kitchen also has a parking lot for snowmobiles, making it a good destination. __________________ -lg

01-05-2008, 02:32 PM	#2
TomC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 707 Thanks: 25 Thanked 106 Times in 72 Posts	et tu Disneyworld ...? Even the "happiest place on Earth" for children has implemented a "no kids" policy in one of their eateries... http://www.tampabays10.com/news/loca...?storyid=71186

01-05-2008, 07:11 PM	#4
moose tracks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Loudon, Tennessee, foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains Posts: 283 Thanks: 340 Thanked 41 Times in 33 Posts	Back to the topic We lost focus! This thread is about the best restaurants in the northern part of the lake NOT about children in restaurants. Can we get back to the topic? __________________ Moose Tracks

01-06-2008, 02:31 PM	#6
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 853 Thanks: 57 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	Skewed Hi all, The issue that I have with this poll is that it is really about the restaurant that is the most popular or frequented. It would be much more interesting to discuss the restaurants that are the best value or the best quality in a particular price range. You do not see a comparison of Wendy's and Davio's in the Boston area; but that is somewhat what we have here. Canoe and Coe House are not in the same market or price range. I believe that Coe House is the best food hands down; however, it may not be the best value. Jetskier

01-05-2008, 03:41 PM	#3
NBR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 119 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	Considering the number of children I see running around unattended in grocery stores, department stores etc. I think a children's section is appropriate and I applaud Canoe for instituting the policy. If parents attended to their children and taught them some manners it would not be necessary. Don't get me wrong we took ours out to eat often but they were well behaved and when not they were taken outside until they settled down. They didn't misbehave at home without consequence and were expected to be the same when dining out. Whether it be a Canoe or a McDonalds.

01-05-2008, 07:27 PM	#7
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,358 Thanks: 996 Thanked 314 Times in 164 Posts	Canoe and Kids For the record, I voted for Canoe in this poll. I voted for Canoe because I believe they are the best in the area. In the past, I have been critical of the Canoe kids' policy. It is now clearly posted and they handle things the way they say they will in the posted policy. That is a big plus in my opinion. I still have one problem with what they do, and that has to do with seating families with children in the bar area, at tables that are designed for drinks and appetizers and not for dinners. If it is not right to seat the children in the adult-only area, placing families with children in the bar is not right either. I have witnessed loud, off-color, adults-only remarks being made by many adults at the bar within earshot of the children and not one Canoe employee doing anything about it. This is not right in my opinion. One time we got assigned to the bar and before we sat down, I objected to the seating area and was rudely told we would have to go back on the bottom of the one-hour waiting list of we refused the bar area, mini-table. We left instead and have not been back with the kids since. That said, clearly the food and the overall presentation is tops. If you have kids and you do not get assigned to the bar area, you will have a great meal and a great time. If you get the bar, you will not enjoy it at all. Because of this, I stopped bring my kids there two years ago, but they are now in their teens and twenties, so I will start bringing them again, if they are ever around. The above is my only comment I will make about Canoe. Again, it is a very good place for a meal, in a dining room. R2B