Looking for a seafood restaurant on the water

nj2nh · 07-30-2008, 10:18 AM

Okay, I know I could just go through all the "reviews", but I thought I would cut to the chase. We are coming up to the Lake on Saturday for about a week. My nephew desperately wants to go to a "real" seafood restaurant (his word, not mine) with a view of the Lake.

So, wise ones, any suggestions? We are in Alton and would prefer not to have to drive all the way to the other side although I have a feeling something in Meredith would fit the bill. I thought we could try the Lobster Pound, but it isn't on the water and he wants to be ON the water.

Many thanks,

nj2nh
(and going from NJ to NH couldn't come soon enough!!!!)

eyenotall777 · 07-30-2008, 10:37 AM

What about Sandy Point. Reservations are highly recommended and see if you can request a view at time of reservation.

Rose · 07-30-2008, 10:53 AM

Friends of ours like Shibley's at the Pier, and glancing at their menu they seem to be seafood heavy.

ironhorsetim · 07-30-2008, 11:40 AM

Please don't let him think all that tasty stuff comes from the lake

and yes sandy point's our on the water choice

nj2nh · 07-30-2008, 01:06 PM

I've been to Sandy Point many times, but never had a view of the water as the restaurant is on the street. Must have missed the lakeview seats.

We thought of Shibley's. We've been going up to Alton since that building was Victoria's Pier and they had a soda fountain, but we've not been inside since it became Shibley's. That might be the way to go.

nj2nh

Woodsy · 07-30-2008, 01:07 PM

Not that I really like giving Rusty & Alex any patronage.... (speed limit thing but now that battle is over)

If you want a good place to go with a view, the Town Docks in Meredith has a great view of Meredith Bay.

The LobsterPound has a great view from thier upper deck, but the selections are limited to appetizers.

Woodsy

kjbathe · 07-30-2008, 02:28 PM

If you're in Alton already, for about the same drive time as Meredith, you can go the other way and do Newick's in Dover. It's seacoast vs. lake but I'm not sure how much more "real" you can get.

Waterbaby · 07-30-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nj2nh

I've been to Sandy Point many times, but never had a view of the water as the restaurant is on the street. Must have missed the lakeview seats.

We thought of Shibley's. We've been going up to Alton since that building was Victoria's Pier and they had a soda fountain, but we've not been inside since it became Shibley's. That might be the way to go.

nj2nh

I'd try Shibley's (full name -- Shibley's at the Pier), call and see if you can make a reservation -- perhaps even on the deck which definitely overlooks the water! (Their # is 875-3636. In fact, I believe it was owned by Shibley's when it was Victoria's Pier............ I may be wrong, but for some reason that's in my memory bank, lol. I've eaten there for lunch several times and the food is always awesome!

For a "real" seafood restaurant feeling, however, Sandy Point is (IMO) the way to go -- not sure about "water view" seating there, but they are as close to someplace like Newick's as you can get without the travel......let us know how you make out!

07-30-2008, 10:18 AM	#1
nj2nh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 524 Thanks: 63 Thanked 44 Times in 24 Posts	Looking for a seafood restaurant on the water Okay, I know I could just go through all the "reviews", but I thought I would cut to the chase. We are coming up to the Lake on Saturday for about a week. My nephew desperately wants to go to a "real" seafood restaurant (his word, not mine) with a view of the Lake. So, wise ones, any suggestions? We are in Alton and would prefer not to have to drive all the way to the other side although I have a feeling something in Meredith would fit the bill. I thought we could try the Lobster Pound, but it isn't on the water and he wants to be ON the water. Many thanks, nj2nh (and going from NJ to NH couldn't come soon enough!!!!) __________________

07-30-2008, 10:37 AM	#2
eyenotall777 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 153 Thanks: 39 Thanked 28 Times in 19 Posts	Sandy Point?? What about Sandy Point. Reservations are highly recommended and see if you can request a view at time of reservation.

07-30-2008, 10:53 AM	#3
Rose Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 498 Thanks: 62 Thanked 71 Times in 32 Posts	Shibley's Friends of ours like Shibley's at the Pier, and glancing at their menu they seem to be seafood heavy.

07-30-2008, 11:40 AM	#4
ironhorsetim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Laconia/Ft Myers Beach, Fl Posts: 184 Thanks: 57 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	wherever u choose Please don't let him think all that tasty stuff comes from the lake and yes sandy point's our on the water choice __________________ "If common sense was common,everyone would have it" Ironhorsetim "Always do sober,what you say you'll do drunk, That will teach you to keep your mouth shut" Ernest Hemmingway

07-30-2008, 01:06 PM	#5
nj2nh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 524 Thanks: 63 Thanked 44 Times in 24 Posts	I've been to Sandy Point many times, but never had a view of the water as the restaurant is on the street. Must have missed the lakeview seats. We thought of Shibley's. We've been going up to Alton since that building was Victoria's Pier and they had a soda fountain, but we've not been inside since it became Shibley's. That might be the way to go. nj2nh __________________

07-30-2008, 01:07 PM	#6
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 80 Thanked 976 Times in 437 Posts	Not that I really like giving Rusty & Alex any patronage.... (speed limit thing but now that battle is over) If you want a good place to go with a view, the Town Docks in Meredith has a great view of Meredith Bay. The LobsterPound has a great view from thier upper deck, but the selections are limited to appetizers. Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

07-30-2008, 02:28 PM	#7
kjbathe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 281 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 11 Posts	On which water? If you're in Alton already, for about the same drive time as Meredith, you can go the other way and do Newick's in Dover. It's seacoast vs. lake but I'm not sure how much more "real" you can get.