Hawaiian Shirt Night Recommendations

thinkxingu · 08-04-2023, 10:18 AM

Ok, all, our "family dress-up night" has become "Hawaiian Shirt Night."

Suggestions on restaurants in the Lakes Region that might suit the theme?

Most interested in something new(ish) to us, which means outside the Moultonborough standards like Bob House, Lee Wah, Buckey's...

Thoughts?!

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MeredithMan · 08-04-2023, 10:23 AM

Definitely The Akwa....!!

thinkxingu · 08-04-2023, 10:40 AM

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Definitely The Akwa....!!

Never been, so great suggestion—is it family oriented?

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MeredithMan · 08-04-2023, 10:53 AM

Definitely family-friendly. While I've not seen a lot of kids in the main bar/table area there, that space is adjacent to their Pool, (members only), and there are always families and kids around the pool. I've never witnessed any bad language or inappropriate behavior when I've been there. My daughter also worked there as a server in the summer during her 4 years in college and she never had an issue with any patrons.

ishoot308 · 08-04-2023, 10:54 AM

Akwa is a great suggestion! Get the lobster roll, it’s awesome! Also their wings are fantastic!

Yes very family friendly!

Dan

garysanfran · 08-04-2023, 01:10 PM

DO they have pu pu platters?

Biggd · 08-04-2023, 01:50 PM

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DO they have pu pu platters?

I think they close by 8pm because of the bugs, at least that's what they told me last season.

eyenotall777 · 08-04-2023, 03:07 PM

Blue Bistro at Naswa or even Yankee Smokehouse in West Ossipee

Porch Potato · 08-04-2023, 08:57 PM

Bar Salida in Weirs. Small dinner menu. Apps were very good. It’s all outdoor seating. Relaxed atmosphere. We enjoy it.

thinkxingu · 08-22-2023, 05:09 PM

We hit up Akwa Marina for our Hawaiian Shirt Night tonight, and it was perfect—location, food, and service were all spot on for the family's theme.

Foods ordered: Thai chili wings, coconut shrimps, CBC ranch salad, fish and chips basket, chicken tender basket, and fried clam basket. The only thing that wasn't a 10 was my daughter's chicken tenders, but that was more of an issue with style than quality.

Thanks for the recommendation, all!

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thinkxingu · 08-22-2023, 05:36 PM

Quick addition, since it kinda ties into some conversations that have happened here: my daughter asked why our waiter thanked us when we sent back two Shirley Temples (that were made with soda water instead of Sprite—weird), and I suggested it was because we were kind about it.

Well, later, we asked about his accent and he told us about how he's here from Croatia on a study-abroad program and that there are some others in the area as well but not as many as there once were.

He'll be finishing here in a few weeks and then traveling the US for a couple weeks after that before heading home to start school in October.

As part of the conversation, he explained how much he enjoyed working here because—and this surprised us a tad—"Americans are patient."

I'm not sure if that's a reflection of where he works—it's probably more difficult to be a jerkface at a nice lakeside place like Akwa?!—or a reality that maybe we don't always consider, but it was nice to hear.

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ishoot308 · 08-22-2023, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

We hit up Akwa Marina for our Hawaiian Shirt Night tonight, and it was perfect—location, food, and service were all spot on for the family's theme.

Foods ordered: Thai chili wings, coconut shrimps, CBC ranch salad, fish and chips basket, chicken tender basket, and fried clam basket. The only thing that wasn't a 10 was my daughter's chicken tenders, but that was more of an issue with style than quality.

Thanks for the recommendation, all!

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They have the best wings around especially those Thai chili ones!! We were there on Sunday and the food and service were all fantastic!!

Dan

thinkxingu · 08-22-2023, 06:15 PM

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They have the best wings around especially those Thai chili ones!! We were there on Sunday and the food and service were all fantastic!!

Dan

YES—the wings were awesome!

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8gv · 08-22-2023, 10:54 PM

Maybe a greater percentage of patrons have figured out that being rude to the staff can result in even less staff.

Patience and kindness go a long way.

08-04-2023, 10:18 AM	#1
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,208 Thanks: 1,167 Thanked 2,047 Times in 1,270 Posts	Hawaiian Shirt Night Recommendations Ok, all, our "family dress-up night" has become "Hawaiian Shirt Night." Suggestions on restaurants in the Lakes Region that might suit the theme? Most interested in something new(ish) to us, which means outside the Moultonborough standards like Bob House, Lee Wah, Buckey's... Thoughts?! Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk

08-04-2023, 10:53 AM	#4
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 944 Thanks: 262 Thanked 812 Times in 331 Posts	Yes, definitely Definitely family-friendly. While I've not seen a lot of kids in the main bar/table area there, that space is adjacent to their Pool, (members only), and there are always families and kids around the pool. I've never witnessed any bad language or inappropriate behavior when I've been there. My daughter also worked there as a server in the summer during her 4 years in college and she never had an issue with any patrons.

08-04-2023, 10:54 AM	#5
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,226 Thanks: 2,382 Thanked 5,275 Times in 2,049 Posts	Thumbs up for Akwa! Akwa is a great suggestion! Get the lobster roll, it’s awesome! Also their wings are fantastic! Yes very family friendly! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

08-04-2023, 01:10 PM	#6
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,555 Thanks: 658 Thanked 668 Times in 342 Posts	DO they have pu pu platters? __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

08-04-2023, 10:23 AM	#2
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 944 Thanks: 262 Thanked 812 Times in 331 Posts	Definitely The Akwa....!!

08-04-2023, 03:07 PM	#8
eyenotall777 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 154 Thanks: 39 Thanked 28 Times in 19 Posts	Blue Bistro at Naswa or even Yankee Smokehouse in West Ossipee

08-04-2023, 08:57 PM	#9
Porch Potato Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 20 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bar Salida in Weirs. Small dinner menu. Apps were very good. It’s all outdoor seating. Relaxed atmosphere. We enjoy it.

08-22-2023, 05:09 PM	#10
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,208 Thanks: 1,167 Thanked 2,047 Times in 1,270 Posts	We hit up Akwa Marina for our Hawaiian Shirt Night tonight, and it was perfect—location, food, and service were all spot on for the family's theme. Foods ordered: Thai chili wings, coconut shrimps, CBC ranch salad, fish and chips basket, chicken tender basket, and fried clam basket. The only thing that wasn't a 10 was my daughter's chicken tenders, but that was more of an issue with style than quality. Thanks for the recommendation, all! Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk

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08-22-2023, 05:36 PM	#11
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,208 Thanks: 1,167 Thanked 2,047 Times in 1,270 Posts	Quick addition, since it kinda ties into some conversations that have happened here: my daughter asked why our waiter thanked us when we sent back two Shirley Temples (that were made with soda water instead of Sprite—weird), and I suggested it was because we were kind about it. Well, later, we asked about his accent and he told us about how he's here from Croatia on a study-abroad program and that there are some others in the area as well but not as many as there once were. He'll be finishing here in a few weeks and then traveling the US for a couple weeks after that before heading home to start school in October. As part of the conversation, he explained how much he enjoyed working here because—and this surprised us a tad—"Americans are patient." I'm not sure if that's a reflection of where he works—it's probably more difficult to be a jerkface at a nice lakeside place like Akwa?!—or a reality that maybe we don't always consider, but it was nice to hear. Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk

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08-22-2023, 10:54 PM	#14
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,091 Thanks: 64 Thanked 743 Times in 477 Posts	Maybe a greater percentage of patrons have figured out that being rude to the staff can result in even less staff. Patience and kindness go a long way.

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