Thanksgiving Dinner?

gokart-mozart · 11-14-2017, 10:38 PM

A bad work schedule for my wife and I has us looking for Thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant for the first time ever, along with our 5 children (20-8).

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

ishoot308 · 11-14-2017, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gokart-mozart

A bad work schedule for my wife and I has us looking for Thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant for the first time ever, along with our 5 children (20-8).

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Lyons Den, Make your reservations early. I believe they are closed till November 17th but their Facebook page says they are taking reservations...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Dan

garysanfran · 11-15-2017, 12:08 AM

Harts Turkey Farm, Meredith.

joey2665 · 11-15-2017, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by gokart-mozart

A bad work schedule for my wife and I has us looking for Thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant for the first time ever, along with our 5 children (20-8).

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Not sure which side of the lake your on but Hart’s would have a very traditional Thanksgiving dinner but i would choose “O” or Lakehouse at Church Landing.

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Phantom · 11-15-2017, 07:45 AM

Unable to get there this year .. I can personally vouch for Lyon's Den ......... Full turkey dinner. Yum - yum !

Reservations are a MUST and I suspect you may already be too late

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Dave M · 11-15-2017, 08:09 AM

Don't they have places that cook a whole turkey dinner and you take it home.

Dave M

mcdude · 11-15-2017, 08:32 AM

joey2665 · 11-15-2017, 08:58 AM

Wow that is a fantastic alternative. I love Ellacoya, never a bad meal

SIKSUKR · 11-16-2017, 03:34 PM

Hannaford does full dinners.$59 Call soon though.

MikeF-NH · 11-18-2017, 04:03 PM

this probably won't go over well the the Harts Turkey farm lovers but I have been the 3 times in past couple of years and I couldn't be any more disappointed in their food. The turkey is "ok" but sides and gravy are just awful. Wife and kids agree. You would think a place with "Turkey Farm" in its name would make a killer meal but we went 3 times figuring "maybe just a bad night" and it is perminantly off our list. Suprisingly, T-Bones makes a really nice turkey dinner. I believe there is one in Laconia #steakhousenailsturkeydinner

Hillcountry · 11-18-2017, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeF-NH

this probably won't go over well the the Harts Turkey farm lovers but I have been the 3 times in past couple of years and I couldn't be any more disappointed in their food. The turkey is "ok" but sides and gravy are just awful. Wife and kids agree. You would think a place with "Turkey Farm" in its name would make a killer meal but we went 3 times figuring "maybe just a bad night" and it is perminantly off our list. Suprisingly, T-Bones makes a really nice turkey dinner. I believe there is one in Laconia #steakhousenailsturkeydinner

I kind of agree...have been a couple of times in the last year and as you say, for a restaurant that “specializes” in turkey dinners, is there anything really, special about it? Yes, it’s all quite edible but not anything you’d want to say great things about. Perhaps for a place that has become a landmark and respected dining experience, maybe the owners have stopped trying to improve the dining experience, seeing as how business is so good anyway? Keep everything the same and they will come to the name, the landmark, the mediocre dining anyway. That’s the feeling I get when dining there...a huge restaurant where it’s always the same where I don’t get the urge to rush back again.
Not saying I’ll never go again but with lots of other dining choices where you feel the management is trying to make a business better with menu changes, new dishes, etc., something to look forward to...while the turkey farm stays the same. Mediocre, food for thought...

I think this quote, taken right from their website drives home a point of sorts:

“On a busy day, we serve more than one ton of turkey, 40 gallons of gravy, 1,000 pounds of fresh potatoes, 4,000 dinner rolls, and more than 100 pies.”

ishoot308 · 11-18-2017, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeF-NH

this probably won't go over well the the Harts Turkey farm lovers but I have been the 3 times in past couple of years and I couldn't be any more disappointed in their food. The turkey is "ok" but sides and gravy are just awful. Wife and kids agree. You would think a place with "Turkey Farm" in its name would make a killer meal but we went 3 times figuring "maybe just a bad night" and it is perminantly off our list. Suprisingly, T-Bones makes a really nice turkey dinner. I believe there is one in Laconia #steakhousenailsturkeydinner

I completely agree Mike! Wife and I stopped going years ago...

Dan

BroadHopper · 11-19-2017, 07:30 AM

I agree with above about Hart's, stop going. The family have much better luck with the Homestead down the road on 104 before Bristol. Check it out!

Doobs41378 · 11-19-2017, 07:46 AM

We are in agreement with the above statements. Haven’t been in years.

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thinkxingu · 11-19-2017, 09:02 AM

We also stopped going to Hart's. The thing that's annoying is that it's very convenient (on our way to/from camp) and would totally hit the spot on cool spring/fall nights.

My thought is that Hart's is like Celebrity Cruise Lines: catered to an older crowd. Food is much more bland and desserts are less sweet. Watching the people walking in, the average age has to be higher than many of the other local restaurants.

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joey2665 · 11-19-2017, 09:15 AM

I have not been there in about 5 years for the same reasons. What is aggravating is that they cater the food at Akwa Vista and the food is good.

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camp guy · 11-19-2017, 11:12 AM

Who says you have to have 'Thanksgiving dinner' on Thanksgiving day? Because of your work schedules, maybe you could find a day agreeable to all and have the meal that day. After all, isn't 'Thanksgiving dinner' all about the "thanksgiving", not necessarily the "dinner".

Enjoy the day.

Hillcountry · 11-19-2017, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

I agree with above about Hart's, stop going. The family have much better luck with the Homestead down the road on 104 before Bristol. Check it out!

Been to the Homestead many times and it’s nothing like Hart’s.
Matter of fact, that’s where my family is dining on Thursday!
Got the last reservation for Thanksgiving dinner...I enjoy cooking but it’s so much work and when everyone is seated it’s over in a short time...then the cleanup!
I will have a couple of racks of St Louis style ribs slow cooking while we’re out for nibbling later in the day...

WINNOCTURN · 11-19-2017, 05:15 PM

My wife and I were thinking of what to serve for Thanksgiving? Turkey as usual?

Well I thought? How about something different? How about a nice big PRIMERIB?

So we ordered a 9 pound Rib Roast from EM Heath.

You say how are you going to cook it. Do you remember the days when everyone had a Ron Popeil Rotisserie Oven? It really did not matter how the Roast came out, it was that delicious smell throughout the entire house.

Cheryl went down to the cellar and found it this morning. We took it upstairs and I immediately plug it in, it still works!

We just need to clean it and we will be read to cook Thursday.

I can taste it already.

Hillcountry · 11-19-2017, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by WINNOCTURN

My wife and I were thinking of what to serve for Thanksgiving? Turkey as usual?

Well I thought? How about something different? How about a nice big PRIMERIB?

So we ordered a 9 pound Rib Roast from EM Heath.

You say how are you going to cook it. Do you remember the days when everyone had a Ron Popeil Rotisserie Oven? It really did not matter how the Roast came out, it was that delicious smell throughout the entire house.l

Cheryl went down to the cellar and found it this morning. We took it upstairs and I immediately plug it in, it still works!

We just need to clean it and we will be read to cook Thursday.

I can taste it already.

Prime rib is my favorite too! Just make sure you use a meat thermometer so you
Get it medium rare... trust me, it will still smell good!

Top-Water · 11-19-2017, 07:49 PM

Nothing beats having it a home with family and friends cooked by Mom, but this was our substitute for a few years when my mom still wanted to have it up the
lake after my dad passed away and was no longer able to do it herself.

http://steelehillresorts.com/new-ham.../thanksgiving/

I don't want to say if it was good or bad, but for us at the time it was the best alternative solution that made mom feel good about not being able to do it on her own. Not to mention we were all together at the lake for the day even without dad, and that was a good thing in-itself.

upthesaukee · 11-19-2017, 09:54 PM

My wife will cook a turkey and then we will be bringing it down to American Legion Post 72 in Alton. Meals on wheels will deliver meals to many folks in town that need the meals delivered. Then she and I will spend the early hours of the afternoon joining others helping to serve dinner to those who come into the Legion. No cost for the dinners, but donations are always gratefully accepted.
We have cooked, or helped cook, Thanksgiving dinners for decades, with family. Our kids have their own families and trying to coordinate meal time can get difficult. Now they do their family dinner, and we count our blessings and help serve those who may not be as fortunate as we are.
For us, it makes for a really nice Thanksgiving. Best wishes to all for a great Thanksgiving.

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VitaBene · 11-20-2017, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

My wife will cook a turkey and then we will be bringing it down to American Legion Post 72 in Alton. Meals on wheels will deliver meals to many folks in town that need the meals delivered. Then she and I will spend the early hours of the afternoon joining others helping to serve dinner to those who come into the Legion. No cost for the dinners, but donations are always gratefully accepted.
We have cooked, or helped cook, Thanksgiving dinners for decades, with family. Our kids have their own families and trying to coordinate meal time can get difficult. Now they do their family dinner, and we count our blessings and help serve those who may not be as fortunate as we are.
For us, it makes for a really nice Thanksgiving. Best wishes to all for a great Thanksgiving.

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That is great Dave! You and your wife are so nice!

garysanfran · 11-20-2017, 02:50 PM

I've never been a Harts fan. The turkey plate is better than George's Diner, but nothing really special. Cranberry sauce tastes out of a can. I know nothing of The Homestead..On Rt. 104? Where abouts?

Major · 11-20-2017, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by garysanfran

I've never been a Harts fan. The turkey plate is better than George's Diner, but nothing really special. Cranberry sauce tastes out of a can. I know nothing of The Homestead..On Rt. 104? Where abouts?

A few miles past New Hampton while traveling to Bristol on Route 104. It's on the right. Same owner as Fratello's.

GBGX2 · 11-20-2017, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by garysanfran

I've never been a Harts fan. The turkey plate is better than George's Diner, but nothing really special. Cranberry sauce tastes out of a can. I know nothing of The Homestead..On Rt. 104? Where abouts?

http://www.homesteadnh.com/about/

Tripadvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaura...Hampshire.html

Owned by the folks that own the Fratello's Restaurants...

Airedale1 · 11-21-2017, 12:08 PM

Lyon's Den if its not too late. Never had a bad meal there.

Phantom · 11-21-2017, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Airedale1

Lyon's Den if its not too late. Never had a bad meal there.

Too late !!

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Heading4thelake · 11-21-2017, 05:11 PM

Guess i'm from the other side. I've been going to Hart's for at least 30 years, and I can count on one hand how many times my dinner wasn't just like I had at home on Thanksgiving in my younger years. Yes it costs more (what doesn't) but the quality to me is there. I'm sure there are people who won't agree , I still look forward to going. As they say "just sayin "

Hillcountry · 11-21-2017, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Heading4thelake

Guess i'm from the other side. I've been going to Hart's for at least 30 years, and I can count on one hand how many times my dinner wasn't just like I had at home on Thanksgiving in my younger years. Yes it costs more (what doesn't) but the quality to me is there. I'm sure there are people who won't agree , I still look forward to going. As they say "just sayin "

And that is your choice sir! Bon appetite!

SIKSUKR · 11-22-2017, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by WINNOCTURN

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Well I thought? How about something different? How about a nice big PRIMERIB?

You say how are you going to cook it. Do you remember the days when everyone had a Ron Popeil Rotisserie Oven? It really did not matter how the Roast came out, it was that delicious smell throughout the entire house.

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Best prime rib I've ever made was with a Ron Popeil. Set it and forget it. The self basting of a rotisserie works fabulous.

11-14-2017, 10:38 PM	#1
gokart-mozart Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 191 Thanks: 2 Thanked 54 Times in 34 Posts	Thanksgiving Dinner? A bad work schedule for my wife and I has us looking for Thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant for the first time ever, along with our 5 children (20-8). Any suggestions would be appreciated.

11-15-2017, 12:08 AM	#3
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,530 Thanks: 638 Thanked 660 Times in 335 Posts	Obvious choice would be... Harts Turkey Farm, Meredith. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

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Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Unable to get there this year .. I can personally vouch for Lyon's Den ......... Full turkey dinner. Yum - yum ! Reservations are a MUST and I suspect you may already be too late . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

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Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	option Don't they have places that cook a whole turkey dinner and you take it home. Dave M

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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	Wow that is a fantastic alternative. I love Ellacoya, never a bad meal

11-16-2017, 03:34 PM	#9
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Hannaford does full dinners.$59 Call soon though. __________________ SIKSUKR

11-18-2017, 04:03 PM	#10
MikeF-NH Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 317 Thanks: 2 Thanked 120 Times in 80 Posts	this probably won't go over well the the Harts Turkey farm lovers but I have been the 3 times in past couple of years and I couldn't be any more disappointed in their food. The turkey is "ok" but sides and gravy are just awful. Wife and kids agree. You would think a place with "Turkey Farm" in its name would make a killer meal but we went 3 times figuring "maybe just a bad night" and it is perminantly off our list. Suprisingly, T-Bones makes a really nice turkey dinner. I believe there is one in Laconia #steakhousenailsturkeydinner

11-19-2017, 07:30 AM	#13
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,560 Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 1,097 Times in 790 Posts	I agree with above about Hart's, stop going. The family have much better luck with the Homestead down the road on 104 before Bristol. Check it out! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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Doobs41378 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 510 Thanks: 234 Thanked 88 Times in 73 Posts	We are in agreement with the above statements. Haven’t been in years. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

11-19-2017, 09:02 AM	#15
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,153 Thanks: 1,161 Thanked 2,034 Times in 1,258 Posts	We also stopped going to Hart's. The thing that's annoying is that it's very convenient (on our way to/from camp) and would totally hit the spot on cool spring/fall nights. My thought is that Hart's is like Celebrity Cruise Lines: catered to an older crowd. Food is much more bland and desserts are less sweet. Watching the people walking in, the average age has to be higher than many of the other local restaurants. Sent from my Moto G (5S) Plus using Tapatalk

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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	I have not been there in about 5 years for the same reasons. What is aggravating is that they cater the food at Akwa Vista and the food is good. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,168 Thanks: 298 Thanked 516 Times in 288 Posts	Thanksgiving dinner Who says you have to have 'Thanksgiving dinner' on Thanksgiving day? Because of your work schedules, maybe you could find a day agreeable to all and have the meal that day. After all, isn't 'Thanksgiving dinner' all about the "thanksgiving", not necessarily the "dinner". Enjoy the day.

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WINNOCTURN Deceased Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 849 Thanks: 350 Thanked 351 Times in 193 Posts	Ron Popeil is cooking Dinner this Thanksgiving My wife and I were thinking of what to serve for Thanksgiving? Turkey as usual? Well I thought? How about something different? How about a nice big PRIMERIB? So we ordered a 9 pound Rib Roast from EM Heath. You say how are you going to cook it. Do you remember the days when everyone had a Ron Popeil Rotisserie Oven? It really did not matter how the Roast came out, it was that delicious smell throughout the entire house. Cheryl went down to the cellar and found it this morning. We took it upstairs and I immediately plug it in, it still works! We just need to clean it and we will be read to cook Thursday. I can taste it already.

11-19-2017, 07:49 PM	#21
Top-Water Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 674 Thanks: 1,535 Thanked 714 Times in 431 Posts	Nothing beats having it a home with family and friends cooked by Mom, but this was our substitute for a few years when my mom still wanted to have it up the lake after my dad passed away and was no longer able to do it herself. http://steelehillresorts.com/new-ham.../thanksgiving/ I don't want to say if it was good or bad, but for us at the time it was the best alternative solution that made mom feel good about not being able to do it on her own. Not to mention we were all together at the lake for the day even without dad, and that was a good thing in-itself.

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upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,589 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,440 Thanked 1,975 Times in 1,076 Posts	My wife will cook a turkey and then we will be bringing it down to American Legion Post 72 in Alton. Meals on wheels will deliver meals to many folks in town that need the meals delivered. Then she and I will spend the early hours of the afternoon joining others helping to serve dinner to those who come into the Legion. No cost for the dinners, but donations are always gratefully accepted. We have cooked, or helped cook, Thanksgiving dinners for decades, with family. Our kids have their own families and trying to coordinate meal time can get difficult. Now they do their family dinner, and we count our blessings and help serve those who may not be as fortunate as we are. For us, it makes for a really nice Thanksgiving. Best wishes to all for a great Thanksgiving. Sent from my SM-T580 using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

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garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,530 Thanks: 638 Thanked 660 Times in 335 Posts	Homestead vs. Harts... I've never been a Harts fan. The turkey plate is better than George's Diner, but nothing really special. Cranberry sauce tastes out of a can. I know nothing of The Homestead..On Rt. 104? Where abouts? __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

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Airedale1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laconia Posts: 595 Thanks: 557 Thanked 1,569 Times in 274 Posts	Lyon's Den if its not too late. Never had a bad meal there. __________________ "The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit." Nelson Henderson (1865-1943)

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Heading4thelake Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wolfeboro/Ct. Posts: 67 Thanks: 113 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	thanksgiving dinner Guess i'm from the other side. I've been going to Hart's for at least 30 years, and I can count on one hand how many times my dinner wasn't just like I had at home on Thanksgiving in my younger years. Yes it costs more (what doesn't) but the quality to me is there. I'm sure there are people who won't agree , I still look forward to going. As they say "just sayin "