The Willows over in the Weirs

Paugus Bay Lake Girl · 08-11-2006, 09:35 AM

I gotta tell everyone " The Willows " located in the Weirs are the best value for a place to dine. Every Wednesday & Thursday they have a buffet to die for. Jumbo shrimp, Haddock, Scallops, Prime Rib, Salads with mouth watering desserts. All for a low price of $16.95. Great atmosphere and food what more can I say.

Aquadeziac · 08-11-2006, 04:55 PM

Not only that, but on Sundays from 10 to 2 they have a brunch for the same price that includes all those dishes plus an omlet station and eggs Benedict. We haven't tried the brunch yet but we can vouch for the dinner buffet. Outstanding!!!

jetskier · 09-09-2006, 03:48 PM

Hi all,

We tried the Willows (with some friends) yesterday. In the past, we not impressed, but this was very good. I had the bourbon steak and my wife had the lobster ravioli. I also found out that they have $1 beer from 5:00 to 6:00 every night. So, the Willows is now on my recommended list. Give it a try.

Jetskier

mcdude · 09-09-2006, 05:40 PM

I'll vote two thumbs up for the Willows Sunday Brunch Buffet. Absolutely yummy and how can you go wrong for $16?

Waterbaby · 09-09-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

I'll vote two thumbs up for the Willows Sunday Brunch Buffet. Absolutely yummy and how can you go wrong for $16?

I'd have to eat a LOT of food for that $$$$$$! (I'm thinking about what I spend for a hefty breakfast, of course I don't eat again until dinner as I eat breakfast late in the day.....)

Old Hubbard Rd · 09-10-2006, 01:18 PM

We have attended several buffets there and they are incredible!! You can not go wrong. The only complaint is that kids 8 and over pay full price. That's my only gripe. I think 12 and over should pay full price.

gravy boat · 09-10-2006, 05:18 PM

My husband and I had dinner at Willows a few Fridays ago with some friends. We sat at the bar and the service was excellent! The food was very good as well.

We will definitely return! Two thumbs up!!!

Gravy

Aquadeziac · 09-10-2006, 07:19 PM

You gotta remember, thats all the Prime Rib, and all the peel and eat shrimp, and all the Eggs Benedict you can eat Plus everything else thats available. I don't know about you, but I can easily eat more than $16 in shrimp alone!! We have been known to drive up from Concord just for their buffet. Outstanding!!!

paulamos101 · 11-13-2006, 10:19 AM

We are always looking for a good place to eat at the Weirs... where is the Willows?

ghfromaltonbay · 11-13-2006, 11:18 AM

The Willows is in the small shopping center on 11B next to the former Dexter Shoes and just below the Go-Kart track. I believe years ago the Corning Outlet was in that building prior to their move to Tilton.

Phantom · 11-16-2006, 08:22 AM

If you want to "Mapquest" it -- it is the small mall on the corner of Lucerne Ave and Rte 11B -- there is a new Dunkin Donuts in there -- Across from the Fire Station

We too have had a couple of very good experiances in there this past season.

If I'm not mistaken, it is somehow got a connection (personal / not professional) with the Naswa -- I believe I heard the daughter startedd it ??

Weirs guy · 11-16-2006, 12:28 PM

Its also in with the post office and they usually have a sign out front. I think Wednesdays are a-y-c-e prime rib and shrimp buffet night????

winniplayhouse · 11-18-2006, 10:31 PM

I think the best way to remember where the Willow's is located is that it's in the same plaza as the Winnipesaukee Playhouse!!!

We, and Willow's, are in the Alpenrose Plaza, Rts. 3 and 11B, Weirs Beach. If you want to mapquest, our street address is 36 Endicott Street East, Laconia.

There is a personal relationship with the NASWA as the owner is married to one of the NASWA daughters. I don't think there is any professional relationship.

Phantom · 11-20-2006, 09:08 AM

Thanks Winniplayhouse -- I thought there was a connection to the Nazwa -i.e. personal !!

Sorry I didn't include the Playhouse in the verbal description to locate you guys (me bad) and we stay right there on Lucerne Ave (me double bad).

winniplayhouse · 11-20-2006, 06:46 PM

No problem... I just like getting a plug in whenever possible!! It's my job!

Nadia · 11-26-2006, 09:24 PM

Me and my fiance visited the Willow's for their dinner buffet on a Thursday night roughly two weeks ago. We were both equally impressed. The food was really good, everything was presented so nicely, and the service was excellent as well. Super friendly, smiling waitstaff. Well worth the $16.99.

Usually places will use those tiny shrimp for buffets. Not the Willows. Those shrimp were nice, big and fresh. In chef speak, 16/20's or U-15's. If you haven't been yet, your missing out

Phantom · 12-14-2006, 03:36 PM

Anyone know if the Willows still serves their infamous Sunday Brunch -- or was that Seasonal.

Heading up the Lake this week-end and don't want to get let down after driving over there this Sunday.

redc5 · 12-14-2006, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantom

Anyone know if the Willows still serves their infamous Sunday Brunch -- or was that Seasonal.

Heading up the Lake this week-end and don't want to get let down after driving over there this Sunday.

yes it is!

We ate there last Sunday and it was fantastic. We'll definitly be going back.

Weirs guy · 02-05-2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jetskier

Hi all,

We tried the Willows (with some friends) yesterday. In the past, we not impressed, but this was very good. I had the bourbon steak and my wife had the lobster ravioli. I also found out that they have $1 beer from 5:00 to 6:00 every night. So, the Willows is now on my recommended list. Give it a try.

Jetskier

I'd like to second Jetskier's comments. We went over for a nice "kid free" dinner Saturday, and while they are more expensive then the places we frequent, the $1 beers and excellent food were worth the additional cost. Definitely better then some of our past experiences.

mr1drfl · 02-05-2007, 01:23 PM

Check out Willows on tues. 50% off all dinner entree's!! Always a wonderful experience. Great food, great service, and a nice atmosphere to boot!
Sorry Nadia, I am going to have to correct you, The shrimp on the buffet are U-10's, or 13/15's, much bigger than u-15's. (13/15 means, 13 to 15 shrimp to a pound)

bobio · 02-09-2007, 08:07 PM

My first experience was awful. A long wait and cold food. I sucked it up and gave it another try. Second time was better. Since then I have enjoyed going there and sitting upstairs at the bar area. Great service and many nice people to meet and talk with. I look forward to Tuesday nights 1/2 price meals when I am in town. The only thing that I would wish for in the future is that the meals come out hotter. Thats my only complaint. I feel I need to put that out so if others feel the same, maybe management could take care of it. Again, I recommend this great place to all who visit. They do have great food and its a great place to meet people.

mcdude · 03-18-2007, 09:04 AM

Looks like the WILLOWS may be for sale.

LadyKey · 03-18-2007, 09:26 AM

What's the story on the Willows Restaurant being for sale. Any info on this? I know in the summer there mixed drinks are very expensive and the food is just okay. Maybe they lower their prices for the winter crowd.

EricP · 03-18-2007, 09:33 AM

Price is awful high as well for just the business, pie in the sky

riverat · 04-09-2007, 06:34 PM

We went there for Easter Brunch Buffet and WHEW!!!!!! I was'nt hungry for the rest of the day, what a feast.

Old Hubbard Rd · 04-10-2007, 07:19 AM

I just ate there on 4/7/07. We had a great dinner and a real nice server.

Old Hubbard Rd · 08-08-2007, 10:37 AM

Willows located at the old Dexter Shoe Plaza just over the Weirs bridge should be considered when your headed out for dinner. It appears that they try real hard. It's not the best food. Matter of fact its average. They are always having some kind of promotion. Mondays evenings are Men's night. Tuesday PM is womens night. On those nights your appetizer to dessert are 1/2 price. They have Prime Rib & Seafood buffets on Wed & Thursday PM's. They also have a nice brunch buffet on Sunday. Most local restaurants only have these type of promotions in the winter which is the slow season. I wish them well. The staff is always very polite. Be careful of the desserts. They're GIANT!!

08-11-2006, 09:35 AM	#1
Paugus Bay Lake Girl Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Paugus Bay, Laconia NH Posts: 36 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The Willows over in the Weirs I gotta tell everyone " The Willows " located in the Weirs are the best value for a place to dine. Every Wednesday & Thursday they have a buffet to die for. Jumbo shrimp, Haddock, Scallops, Prime Rib, Salads with mouth watering desserts. All for a low price of $16.95. Great atmosphere and food what more can I say.

08-11-2006, 04:55 PM	#2
Aquadeziac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Concord NH Posts: 239 Thanks: 19 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Not only that, but on Sundays from 10 to 2 they have a brunch for the same price that includes all those dishes plus an omlet station and eggs Benedict. We haven't tried the brunch yet but we can vouch for the dinner buffet. Outstanding!!! __________________ "He who dies with the most toys wins"

09-09-2006, 03:48 PM	#3
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 850 Thanks: 57 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	Very Good Meal Hi all, We tried the Willows (with some friends) yesterday. In the past, we not impressed, but this was very good. I had the bourbon steak and my wife had the lobster ravioli. I also found out that they have $1 beer from 5:00 to 6:00 every night. So, the Willows is now on my recommended list. Give it a try. Jetskier

09-10-2006, 01:18 PM	#6
Old Hubbard Rd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 462 Thanks: 141 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Willow's gets 2 thumbs up!! We have attended several buffets there and they are incredible!! You can not go wrong. The only complaint is that kids 8 and over pay full price. That's my only gripe. I think 12 and over should pay full price.

09-10-2006, 05:18 PM	#7
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 588 Thanks: 596 Thanked 195 Times in 99 Posts	Willows My husband and I had dinner at Willows a few Fridays ago with some friends. We sat at the bar and the service was excellent! The food was very good as well. We will definitely return! Two thumbs up!!! Gravy

09-09-2006, 05:40 PM	#4
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,366 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,053 Times in 493 Posts	I'll vote two thumbs up for the Willows Sunday Brunch Buffet. Absolutely yummy and how can you go wrong for $16?

09-10-2006, 07:19 PM	#8
Aquadeziac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Concord NH Posts: 239 Thanks: 19 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	You gotta remember, thats all the Prime Rib, and all the peel and eat shrimp, and all the Eggs Benedict you can eat Plus everything else thats available. I don't know about you, but I can easily eat more than $16 in shrimp alone!! We have been known to drive up from Concord just for their buffet. Outstanding!!! __________________ "He who dies with the most toys wins"

11-13-2006, 10:19 AM	#9
paulamos101 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Where is the Willows over Weirs??? We are always looking for a good place to eat at the Weirs... where is the Willows?

11-13-2006, 11:18 AM	#10
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 823 Thanks: 252 Thanked 224 Times in 130 Posts	Willows at the Weirs The Willows is in the small shopping center on 11B next to the former Dexter Shoes and just below the Go-Kart track. I believe years ago the Corning Outlet was in that building prior to their move to Tilton.

11-16-2006, 08:22 AM	#11
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	If you want to "Mapquest" it -- it is the small mall on the corner of Lucerne Ave and Rte 11B -- there is a new Dunkin Donuts in there -- Across from the Fire Station We too have had a couple of very good experiances in there this past season. If I'm not mistaken, it is somehow got a connection (personal / not professional) with the Naswa -- I believe I heard the daughter startedd it ?? __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

11-16-2006, 12:28 PM	#12
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Its also in with the post office and they usually have a sign out front. I think Wednesdays are a-y-c-e prime rib and shrimp buffet night???? __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?

11-18-2006, 10:31 PM	#13
winniplayhouse Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 205 Thanks: 32 Thanked 58 Times in 41 Posts	I think the best way to remember where the Willow's is located is that it's in the same plaza as the Winnipesaukee Playhouse!!! We, and Willow's, are in the Alpenrose Plaza, Rts. 3 and 11B, Weirs Beach. If you want to mapquest, our street address is 36 Endicott Street East, Laconia. There is a personal relationship with the NASWA as the owner is married to one of the NASWA daughters. I don't think there is any professional relationship.

11-20-2006, 09:08 AM	#14
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Thanks Winniplayhouse -- I thought there was a connection to the Nazwa -i.e. personal !! Sorry I didn't include the Playhouse in the verbal description to locate you guys (me bad) and we stay right there on Lucerne Ave (me double bad). __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

11-20-2006, 06:46 PM	#15
winniplayhouse Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 205 Thanks: 32 Thanked 58 Times in 41 Posts	No problem... I just like getting a plug in whenever possible!! It's my job!

11-26-2006, 09:24 PM	#16
Nadia Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Laconia/Vegas/Florida Posts: 160 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 24 Thanked 19 Times in 10 Posts	Awesome! Me and my fiance visited the Willow's for their dinner buffet on a Thursday night roughly two weeks ago. We were both equally impressed. The food was really good, everything was presented so nicely, and the service was excellent as well. Super friendly, smiling waitstaff. Well worth the $16.99. Usually places will use those tiny shrimp for buffets. Not the Willows. Those shrimp were nice, big and fresh. In chef speak, 16/20's or U-15's. If you haven't been yet, your missing out

12-14-2006, 03:36 PM	#17
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Anyone know if the Willows still serves their infamous Sunday Brunch -- or was that Seasonal. Heading up the Lake this week-end and don't want to get let down after driving over there this Sunday. __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

02-05-2007, 01:23 PM	#20
mr1drfl Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 27 Thanks: 28 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	1/2 price entree's tues nights Check out Willows on tues. 50% off all dinner entree's!! Always a wonderful experience. Great food, great service, and a nice atmosphere to boot! Sorry Nadia, I am going to have to correct you, The shrimp on the buffet are U-10's, or 13/15's, much bigger than u-15's. (13/15 means, 13 to 15 shrimp to a pound)

02-09-2007, 08:07 PM	#21
bobio Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Shore, Ma./ South Down Shores, N.H. Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Willows My first experience was awful. A long wait and cold food. I sucked it up and gave it another try. Second time was better. Since then I have enjoyed going there and sitting upstairs at the bar area. Great service and many nice people to meet and talk with. I look forward to Tuesday nights 1/2 price meals when I am in town. The only thing that I would wish for in the future is that the meals come out hotter. Thats my only complaint. I feel I need to put that out so if others feel the same, maybe management could take care of it. Again, I recommend this great place to all who visit. They do have great food and its a great place to meet people.

03-18-2007, 09:04 AM	#22
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,366 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,053 Times in 493 Posts	Looks like the WILLOWS may be for sale. __________________

03-18-2007, 09:26 AM	#23
LadyKey Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Willows Restaurant What's the story on the Willows Restaurant being for sale. Any info on this? I know in the summer there mixed drinks are very expensive and the food is just okay. Maybe they lower their prices for the winter crowd.

03-18-2007, 09:33 AM	#24
EricP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 329 Thanks: 28 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Price is awful high as well for just the business, pie in the sky

04-09-2007, 06:34 PM	#25
riverat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 722 Thanks: 337 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	We went there for Easter Brunch Buffet and WHEW!!!!!! I was'nt hungry for the rest of the day, what a feast. __________________ Waking up in the morning is the greatest, everything after that is a bonus

04-10-2007, 07:19 AM	#26
Old Hubbard Rd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 462 Thanks: 141 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Willows I just ate there on 4/7/07. We had a great dinner and a real nice server.

08-08-2007, 10:37 AM	#27
Old Hubbard Rd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 462 Thanks: 141 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Willows Willows located at the old Dexter Shoe Plaza just over the Weirs bridge should be considered when your headed out for dinner. It appears that they try real hard. It's not the best food. Matter of fact its average. They are always having some kind of promotion. Mondays evenings are Men's night. Tuesday PM is womens night. On those nights your appetizer to dessert are 1/2 price. They have Prime Rib & Seafood buffets on Wed & Thursday PM's. They also have a nice brunch buffet on Sunday. Most local restaurants only have these type of promotions in the winter which is the slow season. I wish them well. The staff is always very polite. Be careful of the desserts. They're GIANT!!