The Lobster Pound

dpg · 01-14-2009, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Cartmen&Martmen

I’m a first time poster, and decided to chat about one of my favorite spots to dine. The sign says it all, The Lobster Pound truly is the fun place to eat. I admit in the beginning of the season my family and I tried it out and you could say it was the slow place to eat, but we didn’t let a few bad experiences with slow food time get us down. We recently dined there on country western night and can I say WOW

! My family loved the Tom Dixon band, they were so great and the place was packed. They even had a cowboy hat contest to win free steaks. It really made our dining experience there fun. I’ve also heard they have a good variety of other bands there as well, but the Tom Dixon band has got our vote! Needless to say we’ll be back on the 31st to see them again. Besides the great entertainment the food is delicious I love the twin lobsters, but the Italian mac-n-cheese is my absolute favorite, not to mention that great cornbread, and the service is always good.

O.K. how much did they pay you?

Lakepilot · 01-14-2009, 08:03 AM

My guess is a member of the band.

fatlazyless · 01-14-2009, 07:03 PM

Never having been to the Lobster Pound...like never-ever-ever...I could not but help to notice the Snowmobile Special which the Lobster Pound is now offering.

The Lobster Pound is located vey close to a snowmobile trail, and if you show up on a snowmobile, you get half-price appetizers, plus a cup of beef stew....for (the magic word) free.

That will be me, there at the bar, ... in the flourescent green Arctic Cat suit...straight out of the nearby Saint Vincent dePaul store..............................free..........w ay-to-go...Lobster Pound.

How about a free Sam Adams in return for this post

?

Cartmen&Martmen · 01-16-2009, 05:26 PM

FYI Im not in the band

, I just happen to really like the place. Obviously as a child you were never taught that if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. I understand that you dont have to like the restaurant but unless you have a specific reason why, or maybe some advice to potential patrons then I dont see why you would need to trash it on the forum. Maybe you should give it another try...that is if you ever did in the first place.

Pineedles · 01-16-2009, 09:00 PM

Oh C&M you don't know this forum too well I see. We kiss and tell as well as kill and tell. We may be wrong or right but we tell all what we think!

Mee-n-Mac · 01-16-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Pineedles

Oh C&M you don't know this forum too well I see. We kiss and tell as well as kill and tell. We may be wrong or right but we tell all what we think!

Kill and tell you say !?! In that case I'm bringing my friends (Smith, Wesson) to the next ForumFest !

Waterbaby · 01-16-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cartmen&Martmen

FYI Im not in the band

, I just happen to really like the place. Obviously as a child you were never taught that if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. I understand that you dont have to like the restaurant but unless you have a specific reason why, or maybe some advice to potential patrons then I dont see why you would need to trash it on the forum. Maybe you should give it another try...that is if you ever did in the first place.

WOW, what an, um, well, not gonna say it.......... POST. As far as, in your words, "maybe some advice to potential patrons".......... there has been a very lengthy thread on the Pound, with loads of advice to potential patrons, and perhaps you should have made that post there. And, other than saying sometimes FLL can be our resident brat, but I at least love him anyway, I'm going to shut up now. Welcome to the Forum.

trfour · 01-16-2009, 11:54 PM

And don't listen to less, he's becoming to the very, "( and I'm finding out after trying to support him over the many years here ).... does hot air rise???

The above does not mean that I love less less.

To continue, I have never had a bad experience at the Lobster Pound, over, having lived here for fifteen years, year round.

T

SAMIAM · 01-17-2009, 08:49 AM

I'm always suspicious of a first time poster who singles out a business for lavish praise......or angry criticism. Usually they have some special interest such as a good friend or family member is the owner and they want to help them out with a free ad. On the other hand,it's not unreasonable to suspect that a when a business gets trashed by a first time poster, that it could be the same situation except that they are trying to take out a competitor. Also notice that when you call them on it they reply with righteous indignation.......that anyone would ever even THINK of such a thing.
I'd never suggest that people shouldn't post good and bad reviews.....they are helpful and interesting and the forum members are very fair and forgiving............it's just that I take them mores seriously when someone has made a few other posts and has a bit of a track record.

sa meredith · 01-17-2009, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cartmen&Martmen

FYI Im not in the band

, I just happen to really like the place. Obviously as a child you were never taught that if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. I understand that you dont have to like the restaurant but unless you have a specific reason why, or maybe some advice to potential patrons then I dont see why you would need to trash it on the forum. Maybe you should give it another try...that is if you ever did in the first place.

C and M
Check back....the Lobster Pound already has a very lengthy thread...very lengthy. It's been done to death. Many reviews (including mine). Started out all negative, but as time went by, several positive.
I, for one, stayed away because of things I read on this forum. However, in late August I went and enjoyed it very much. Had a blast.
Great place to have dinner, or hang and have some drinks (third floor, out door bar).
Anyway.....your comment "Obviously as a child....." Not really needed.

dpg · 01-22-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Never having been to the Lobster Pound...like never-ever-ever...I could not but help to notice the Snowmobile Special which the Lobster Pound is now offering.

The Lobster Pound is located vey close to a snowmobile trail, and if you show up on a snowmobile, you get half-price appetizers, plus a cup of beef stew....for (the magic word) free.

That will be me, there at the bar, ... in the flourescent green Arctic Cat suit...straight out of the nearby Saint Vincent dePaul store..............................free..........w ay-to-go...Lobster Pound.

How about a free Sam Adams in return for this post

?

They probably confirm you have ...are you ready...A snowmobile there.

Nadia · 01-24-2009, 12:22 PM

BigStan,
My name is Nadia Bennett and I am a chef at the Lobster Pound. Just to let you know your one of the many who brought to our attention the wish for a baked potato on the menu. To answer your question of "Does it take that much to keep them baked?" the answer is surprisingly a yes. Myself and the kitchen manager had great concerns regarding baked potatoes due to the increased risk of food borne illness when potatoes are wrapped in tin foil and stored that way. Even for a short period of time (1-2 hours) the risk of food borne illness increases dramatically. That was one of the biggest reasons why we did not offer baked potatoes initially. Most people are not aware of this, but it is something to keep in mind when eating out or even preparing baked potatoes at home. However, we have since designed a method for serving baked potatoes that does not require us to store them wrapped in tin foil, and are now able to offer them without any fear or concern for the safety of our patrons. So you can now plan your next visit knowing that you can enjoy your meal with a good ole baked potato!

Grilled potato is still available as well.

Chef Nadia Bennett

mike ray · 01-24-2009, 01:15 PM

I just had to add we now serve yukon gold mashed potatoes too. those are my favorite. ask for them with a little blue cheese and bacon bits!

wifi · 01-24-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mike ray

we also have youkon gold mashed potatoes. they are my favorite. ask for them with blue cheese and bacon bits! I gota complement my chefs on that creation. well done!

Boy, that sounds yummy... but my cardiologist would kill me

Sunrise Point · 01-25-2009, 06:06 PM

I have never been to the Lobster Pound, but after mentioning the Yukon/Blue Cheese/Bacon potatoes to my husband and son, I will have no problem getting them to go next time we are up. With the economy the way it is, we don't go out often but we are looking forward to trying it.

Nadia · 01-25-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wifi

Boy, that sounds yummy... but my cardiologist would kill me

They are to die for...literally

The cheddar and bacon mashed are good too, for those who aren't a fan of bleu cheese. Double up on your cholesterol meds and come on down!

mike ray · 01-31-2009, 05:18 PM

we are doing a charity pig roast this superbowl sunday to benifit the laconia fire department. just thought i would let everyone know, regaurdless of our recent "dust up" here on the forum, this is for a great cause. firemen are true heros and we like to do what we can to support them.

01-14-2009, 07:03 PM	#3
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,755 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,010 Times in 736 Posts	Never having been to the Lobster Pound...like never-ever-ever...I could not but help to notice the Snowmobile Special which the Lobster Pound is now offering. The Lobster Pound is located vey close to a snowmobile trail, and if you show up on a snowmobile, you get half-price appetizers, plus a cup of beef stew....for (the magic word) free. That will be me, there at the bar, ... in the flourescent green Arctic Cat suit...straight out of the nearby Saint Vincent dePaul store..............................free..........w ay-to-go...Lobster Pound. How about a free Sam Adams in return for this post? __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

01-16-2009, 05:26 PM	#4
Cartmen&Martmen Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Laconia Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Not In The Band FYI Im not in the band , I just happen to really like the place. Obviously as a child you were never taught that if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. I understand that you dont have to like the restaurant but unless you have a specific reason why, or maybe some advice to potential patrons then I dont see why you would need to trash it on the forum. Maybe you should give it another try...that is if you ever did in the first place.

01-16-2009, 09:00 PM	#5
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,545 Thanks: 1,072 Thanked 668 Times in 367 Posts	Our opinions Oh C&M you don't know this forum too well I see. We kiss and tell as well as kill and tell. We may be wrong or right but we tell all what we think!

01-16-2009, 11:54 PM	#8
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	The Lobster Pound Is Fine.... And don't listen to less, he's becoming to the very, "( and I'm finding out after trying to support him over the many years here ).... does hot air rise??? The above does not mean that I love less less. To continue, I have never had a bad experience at the Lobster Pound, over, having lived here for fifteen years, year round. T __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

01-24-2009, 12:22 PM	#12
Nadia Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Laconia/Vegas/Florida Posts: 160 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 24 Thanked 19 Times in 10 Posts	BigStan BigStan, My name is Nadia Bennett and I am a chef at the Lobster Pound. Just to let you know your one of the many who brought to our attention the wish for a baked potato on the menu. To answer your question of "Does it take that much to keep them baked?" the answer is surprisingly a yes. Myself and the kitchen manager had great concerns regarding baked potatoes due to the increased risk of food borne illness when potatoes are wrapped in tin foil and stored that way. Even for a short period of time (1-2 hours) the risk of food borne illness increases dramatically. That was one of the biggest reasons why we did not offer baked potatoes initially. Most people are not aware of this, but it is something to keep in mind when eating out or even preparing baked potatoes at home. However, we have since designed a method for serving baked potatoes that does not require us to store them wrapped in tin foil, and are now able to offer them without any fear or concern for the safety of our patrons. So you can now plan your next visit knowing that you can enjoy your meal with a good ole baked potato! Grilled potato is still available as well. Chef Nadia Bennett Last edited by Nadia; 01-24-2009 at 12:26 PM. Reason: Spelling error

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01-14-2009, 08:03 AM	#2
Lakepilot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 446 Thanks: 70 Thanked 57 Times in 40 Posts	My guess is a member of the band.

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01-17-2009, 08:49 AM	#9
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,896 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,676 Times in 586 Posts	I'm always suspicious of a first time poster who singles out a business for lavish praise......or angry criticism. Usually they have some special interest such as a good friend or family member is the owner and they want to help them out with a free ad. On the other hand,it's not unreasonable to suspect that a when a business gets trashed by a first time poster, that it could be the same situation except that they are trying to take out a competitor. Also notice that when you call them on it they reply with righteous indignation.......that anyone would ever even THINK of such a thing. I'd never suggest that people shouldn't post good and bad reviews.....they are helpful and interesting and the forum members are very fair and forgiving............it's just that I take them mores seriously when someone has made a few other posts and has a bit of a track record.

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01-24-2009, 01:15 PM	#13
mike ray Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40 Thanks: 3 Thanked 31 Times in 9 Posts	potato madness I just had to add we now serve yukon gold mashed potatoes too. those are my favorite. ask for them with a little blue cheese and bacon bits!

01-25-2009, 06:06 PM	#15
Sunrise Point Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Meredith Center / Winnisquam Posts: 250 Thanks: 87 Thanked 34 Times in 21 Posts	I have never been to the Lobster Pound, but after mentioning the Yukon/Blue Cheese/Bacon potatoes to my husband and son, I will have no problem getting them to go next time we are up. With the economy the way it is, we don't go out often but we are looking forward to trying it.

01-31-2009, 05:18 PM	#17
mike ray Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40 Thanks: 3 Thanked 31 Times in 9 Posts	charity pig roast we are doing a charity pig roast this superbowl sunday to benifit the laconia fire department. just thought i would let everyone know, regaurdless of our recent "dust up" here on the forum, this is for a great cause. firemen are true heros and we like to do what we can to support them.

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