Johnson's Steak and Seafood - Rt. 11 - New Durham, NH

[ghfromaltonbay]

I disagree as well. The dinner portions haven't shrunk as far as I've seen. We've actually taken to ordering the lunch size portions at dinner as this is more than enough. The waitresses we've had recently were super friendly - we didn't feel we were being rushed even on a busy holiday weekend. On our last visit, the waitress was nice enough to split a kiddie cup of ice cream between 2 of us on separate checks. We each got a nice size scoop and had $1.38 each on our bill. I'd say that is keeping the customers happy.

[eyenotall777]

Johnson's is a great asset to the area w/o hurting the character. They are very snowmobile friendly in the winter and their food is very good. There is only one thing I wish as well as several other people I know would suggest they change....their Coleslaw. While dining on more than a few occasions there, the one thing I notice people do not touch on their plate is the coleslaw (what better side to go w/ Fried Seafood & ribs) and I don't think it is not because people dis-like cole slaw in general. But the coleslaw they offer is not very kind to the palate. A few of the waitress's expressed they have told the Owners, but they continue to serve the same one. I know they purchase it bulk (they do not make it there), but is is a shame how much of it gets thrown away because of the taste. They need a better quality slaw......like the one a Waldo Peppers

[pmj]

We actually like Johnson's coleslaw. My only gripe is that the vegies offered can be boring. I wish they offered salad as an option for the vegie as well . Carrots and corn get old fast. I prefer an option of broccoli, which we don't see too much at Johnsons.
Johnsons has the BEST sirloin tips!

[Argie's Wife]

Johnson's just lost major points with me...

Called ahead to have our names put on the wait list so we weren't standing in line with two young kids and got a rather hostile "No. We don't do THAT."

(It's Hubby's b-day - thought we'd have a nice meal out....)

Soooo, lemme get this straight...

I can phone in an order for food and pick it up but I can't leave my name so we're not waiting 30 min., w/ small children?

(And I KNOW they used to do it at the Northwood location.... )

Whatever...

[Lakepilot]

We love Johnsons. We live a perfect distance away - about 20 minutes. Not so close we're there all the time and not so far we never get there. I like the coleslaw and usually love the sirloin tips, although last time they weren't quite as good. We usually time our visits so we don't have to wait.

[Skip]

My wife and I ate there last Saturday night, and even at 7:30 had to wait 20 minutes for a table. But the wait was well worth it as the food & portions were excellent.

The place brings fond back memories, as my family made the trek to New Durham from Dover many years ago to dine at the then "Dot's Lunch". Back in the "good ol' days" us kids got a special treat by getting to ride all the way in the back of the pick-up, weather providing. My gosh, think of the outrage today if someone saw Mom & Dad tooling up Route 11 in the ol' family pick-up with a gaggle of kids enjoying themselves out in the bed!

Anyway, I am a huge cole slaw fan...but the slaw at Johnson's was a tad to tart for my palate.

That one item aside, it is well worth the trip, in my humble opinion.....

[riverat]

Yes the cole slaw is fine with me, I like horseraddish.

[DREAMS]

We have been eating at Johnson's since they opened. We were initially amazed at the prices and quality of food and good size servings. As time has passed, we keep noticing a new menu with higher prices and the same basic food quality not supporting the higher prices for the area. As folks have mentioned the ice cream portions are large, but a small size should be large for $5.00 ! They would be much better off to provide a smaller portion for a reasonable reduced price. If one orders small, they only wanted a small portion !

I noticed the lady manager seems to be getting tired and cranky as time goes on. I think she is very tough on the girls who are waitressing. The stressed atmosphere is very obvious as a diner. I think they will price them selves over the market as time and econmy dictate affordability.

[ghfromaltonbay]

Originally Posted by DREAMS

As folks have mentioned the ice cream portions are large, but a small size should be large for $5.00 ! They would be much better off to provide a smaller portion for a reasonable reduced price. If one orders small, they only wanted a small portion !

When we go to Johnson's we order the "Kiddie Cup" of ice cream. It's 2 generous scoops and when a group of friends were there recently the price was $2.76 including the tax. They even let 2 of us share one order - 2 bowls arrived with 1 large scoop in each, and $1.38 was charged on our separate bills. The waitress was very accomodating.

[wMw]

I love the Haddock nuggets. I usually get them to go and head back to the lake, usually park by the water in Alton Bay then munch on them.

mmmm, mmmm

[finch]

I had a lobster pie special there just a few weeks ago and it had tons of lobster in it. It was so much I ended up eating left overs for lunch the next day. My hubby absolutely hates small servings and he is always pleased with the prime rib and seafood platter sizes. We leave very full and the servers are pleasant and efficient. I would agree with the the loudness of the place when it is crowded and also the cole slaw(I like it sweeter).

[SusanBKellom]

We ate there yesterday and had the wonderful fried whole belly clam platter. It is more than enough for two and the clams melt in your mouth. Ne excess grease or breading.