The Caesar salad was loaded with dressing so I could not finish it. I though the veggie burger would be on the side but they slapped it on top of the salad without a bun. Cheese and crackers were nice at the beginning. Staff was not nice and it took a long time for the food to come out on a very slow night. Kinda stuffy inside with depressing music. Overall, not great and will not be going back. read more

Own a lake house in Center Harbor NH and have been eating at the Camp for fourteen years. I have been trying like hell, Common Man, to still enjoy the Camp. Lori M, Jan 2018 post is spot on and quality of food is going downhill faaasssttt. I remember the days of quality Camp Steak and real good lobster Mac and cheese, not Spiny lobster on a skewer. Spot on review of the ribeye. Size of a hockey puck and I ordered mooing, get it....what I got was well done. I simply don't think they care after the remodel....shame. Loved this restaurant. read more

TERRIBLE. MADE ME FEEL NASTY. I will never go back EVERRRR! The wait staff was horrific, food was nowhere near good, and the atmosphere was cringe-worthy. Honestly couldn't wait to get out of there! read more

Delicious! Went on 08/12/14 and had a fabulous meal! Great decor, cheese and crackers while you wait for a table, yummy biscuits and honey butter. We had the fried chicken and lobster blt. Both were fresh, lots of flavor! Desserts looked awesome but we were stuffed! Nice touch of white chocolate served with the check. Overall awesome experience! We will be back! read more

Went to CAMP with my two preschoolers and two other adults. Our quoted wait was accurate, thankfully, but I wish they took reservations instead of the call ahead on an existing wait. It would have made our experience a lot better. Once seated, service was prompt although our specific server was a little ditzy. Drinks were refilled in a timely manner. The Camp Crakers and the onion rings we ordered as an appetizer were amazing. My children loved their grilled cheese (minus the duck jam) and the pizza. My Apple Brie Chicken was just okay. I had walked in planning to get the Banh Mi sandwich but was seduced by that darn chicken. It just needed something else added- was too bland. The other members of my party both ordered the rack of ribs and raved about them. I had to leave before we got dessert, but I heard amazing things about the s'mores and bread pudding. And the dirty snowball they brought home for me was fantastic (although it's hard to screw up ice cream, coconut and toppings). All in all, I'd give this place a try. When done right, it's damn good. And the bad wasn't that bad, really- just bland. read more

Food is good, drinks are interesting. Service is near the bottom. I am not sure the staff really cares about how long you have to wait for your food or drinks. read more

I was really unhappy by the lack of menu items specified to be gluten free and the lack of knowledge of the hostess as well as our server about it. When I asked, I was told the server would know. He rattled off a few things that I could have figured out for myself by just reading the menu. The fact that they do not have much for gluten free individuals will not bring me back. A few breads, a pasta choice or something is not too much to ask for, especially if you are dining in a resort area and in a hotel. Some restaurants bend over backwards for a person with special needs and this was truly a sad situation. I have been to other Common Man family places and they even go as far as to have printed GF menus that give you several choices. Aside from that, my husband strongly disliked the fish and chips/fried haddock. He said it was not that fresh and the batter was not good. My son had the grilled cheese and tomato soup and he said it was dry and the soup was probably Campbells. They can do better than this. We ate there a few times last summer and were very pleased, what happened? The gluten free thing for me is relatively new and I have to really work with it. Nothing on that menu was clearly specified. Our server was not inclined to accommodate this and check in with the chef for me and I wish there was something better available. I so crave soup when the rest of the family has appetizers. Would it be so hard to even have a GF soup in the freezer that could be microwaved upon request? Would it be so hard to have a GF roll or bread given when the rest of the family gets a bread basket with appetizing looking biscuits in it? I'm tired of being treated as a 2nd class citizen in restaurants. Nowadays GF is a VERY common thing and I think it's high time a place like Camp could accommodate such a dietary issue. Take a look at The Homestead in Bristol, and Patrick's Pub in Gilford and they bend over backwards and have special printed menus as well as servers who are so very helpful. I don't know if we'll be back at Camp any time really soon. It's a shame as the place is cute and has nice atmosphere. read more

Honestly this place was one of the worst dining experiences I've had in NH (and that's saying a lot). Salad had way too much dressing, their "claim to fame" panini was overloaded with prosciutto, and their menus were extremely hard to handle/read. I was just as disappointed with the service; our waiters switched halfway through without an explanation or introduction to the new waiter and then we had THREE employees ask us within 2 minutes how our food was. Furthermore, the atmosphere was dingy with odd music and strange employees that seemed to lurk around the tables/bar. read more

I am really surprised by some of the bad reviews that Camp has received. We had my sisters birthday dinner there and absolutely loved it. The food was so good, the service was great, the prices weren't bad, the atmosphere is awesome, and they give you free cheese and crackers while you wait for your table, what more could you ask for?! The theme is adorable, and it just feels really cozy inside. The Camp Crackers were our favorite item, I also loved the vegetarian chili, we all really loved our meals. The desserts were also amazing. If you are in the area, check this place out!! read more

Such a disappointment. I had the buttermilk chicken. My wife had burger. She does not eat wheat, not a gluten thing, it was supposed to have shallots and pickles. It comes with a cheese sauce, she asked for cheddar. It was the most boring burger. It only came with cheese and it was way over cooked. Unfortunately our waiter was more concerned with cleaning the bar. By the trine we could grab our waiter the burger was cold and dead. When I asked about the shallots and pickles I was told "oh I think those come in the cheese sauce." Sorry but no your waiter was wrong and my wife had a terrible meal. We will not be coming back. I frequent several of the common man restaurants but sadly this certainly not what you expect when you done at one of your great restaurants. Sad read more

Great atmosphere... you won't find anything like this anywhere.... it is like dining in an old camp. I think the food is always good and sometimes great. Camp salad, camp crackers, pot roast dinner and s'mores desert is the way to go! read more

Best food ever. The camp crackers are really good. The mac and cheese is awesome, great food and service, our waiter was really nice and funny. read more

I am a fan of the Common Man restaurants in Meredith. Camp definitely has a specific decor and vibe to evoke the feel of being at a summer camp. I have been here twice when visiting the lake. Staff is very friendly. It has a more casual feel compared to Lago or Lakehouse Grille. We tried different dishes including the bloomin bread (without bacon), a cheesy stuffed bread, which I definitely recommend as an appetizer. We also got the family style camp salad - this was a large amount of salad - nothing out of the ordinary, dressings did not seem homemade - I'd probably skip next time but ordered to increase vegetable intake. The chicken pot pie is a bit deconstructed as it has biscuits on top (rather than a crust), which I actually preferred. The salmon over ramen cake looked very good as well and the Mac daddy nachos were tasty (and a large portion). This is a good place to go for solid comfort food. I will definitely return again. read more

This such a fun restaurant. You walk in and feel like you're camping in a cabin in the middle of the woods. The food is appropriate with the theme also. Camp Crackers as an appetizer, cheesy flat-bread served on a wooden plank. Their desserts were always my favorite, smores and snowballs.... YUM! Prices are reasonable considering the quality of food and service that you are receiving! Stop in here if you're up in Meredith! read more

I'd have to agree with points made in the 3 previous posts about Camp. The main course was bland, the service totally disengaged towards the end of the night and the menu looked a lot more promising online than in person. I think Camp is a little too caught up in the atmosphere and decor than customer experience. I was pleasantly surprised about Martini Madness Fridays ($5 for any martini) but they were on the smaller side and I have zero idea why they leave you the cocktail shaker since there isn't enough liquid in it to properly fill the glass the first time...maybe reminder that you're still thirsty? I guess it wouldn't matter since the waitress took my drink order and never came back... The flat bread Camp Crackers were good, nothing special but the long board presentation was cute. The chicken was absolutely bland. I'm sure people accustomed to dining at kitschy chain restaurants would enjoy it. Thankfully the Smores dessert didn't disappoint. Definitely a decent signature dessert for this place. Overall, it was a fun idea that fell a little short but we were up for a staycation with no set plans. We'll try someplace else next visit. read more

Everything about this restaurant is awesome to say the very least. The service, food, and quiet atmosphere made for a very nice meal on a Thursday evening. The drinks were on the stronger side but delicious! Our waiter, Noah, was very thorough, kind, and did not rush us one bit! Overall, it's a nice place to dine and they definitely have the best comfort food around! read more

We waited just under two hours without a reservation but it was worth it! My husband had the meatloaf, I had the caprese chicken special. We split the camp crackers appetizer. Everything was delicious! read more

Wow C-man. You really dropped the ball on this place. The night started off okay, glass of wine for my boyfriend and myself and some waters. This was the highlight of the night. We ordered our apps and meals right away and they came out, one right after the other. Literally, we had each taken a bite of our apps ( camp crackers/walk in the woods...meh) when out walks our waitress with our entrees. She told us she knew they came up too fast but was going to bring them out anyway. She did offer after placing them in front of us, to "hold them out back" until we were ready. I'd rather not have my food sitting and drying out under a heat lamp for 15 min while we worked on our starters. Before I even took a bite of my entree I was turned off. I ordered the pot roast, which I asked the waitress about before hand and she said it was her favorite thing on the menu. What was placed in front of me looked like something my dog would throw up after getting into the trash. Funny, because it could have been dog vomit after the first bite. The gravy that came on the pot roast was orange, a violent pukey orange color that also looked as if it was broken, or curdled. The pot roast meat itself scared me. I don't know what kind of meat they use but it could have been 'meat product' totally manufactured processed garbage. My bf got the Apple brie chicken and said it was ok. Edible but not worth ordering again. Now while this whole thing is going on, we are both sitting with empty wine and water glasses. The waitress comes back to check on us, neither of us complain, we just request more wine and water. My plate remained full and relatively untouched expect for the mash and way over done brussel sprouts that I picked at. We never received our 2nd round of drinks, water or wine. But when my bf finished her meal the waitress came back over to clear plates and said something about my plate still being full. First question she asked: "was it the gravy that was bad?" Um, yes, and the whole plate I thought but kept my mouth shut. I was honest with her and said I really didn't like it and was kinda turned off by it. She apologized and asked if I wanted to take the rest home. No way. Still hungry, we took a chance with dessert. Asked again for more water, and ordered the strawberry shortcake. Dessert arrived without water and was actually very good. But I feel like I can't give brownie points for a biscuit, mashed up strawberries and whipped cream. It doesn't take any talent. Finally our bill came, nothing was discounted or taken off, which I'm sure if I complained more or sent the dish back it would have but I wasn't really expecting it. After figuring out the bill our waitress finally came back with water just as we were about to leave. Great that she finally remembered but kinda shitty since we were her only table. I will never go back again. Nothing seemed worth it, food, tacky decor, service, everything was sub par. If you must got to a comman man, go to the Lake House. Forget this place completely. read more

Lots of great comfort food and reasonably priced. Usually a good selection of beers on tap too. Particularly liked the fried chicken, pot roast, and meat loaf. read more

This was our second visit to camp. Our previous visit was great. The second not much. My husband had the lobster Mac n cheese and he loved it. I ordered a cheese burger for my 3 year old and sirloin tips for myself, both cooked med/well. They brought the wrong meal to my son and quickly took it away. Obviously a toddler won't patiently wait while his parents eat so I split my meal with him. Half of my meal was cooked the way I ordered it the other half was med/rare. Our waitress came to check on us a let us know they were cooking a burger for my son, I said don't bother , because he was already eating mine. The waitress says well they are already making it. So she asked if we wanted to take it home. They gave us free dessert. But we still paid for the burger and it was way to rare! Very disappointing. read more

This restaurant is amazing! It has a cool atmosphere and the food was absolutely amazing. Our server Steve recommended a couple of great beers and we paired it with the most amazing meal. We started with the pretzel appetizer, which had a unique twist with chili, cheese and sour cream as a dip. It was absolutely the best chili I have ever had. We then did the clam chowder and a salad. The ranch dressing had to be homemade as it was the best I have ever tasted. I am not normally a fan of clam chowder but this was very good full of meat. Then we had the shepherds pie for our entree. It was made with bison and was so delicious I could die. Plus my fiancé and I shared everything and they split every for us. Also the service was top notch! Steve warned us the serving sizes were large (which is why we split everything) and he made great recommendations. He also didn't rush us and let us take our time to enjoy every bite. We are just visiting for the weekend from Florida but we will definitely be back just to eat here. read more

Food is good but the atmosphere is loud and chaotic. It's all based after camp though so I guess the mess hall feel is intended. Just a warning for those without kids or getting away from your kids for the night this is not the place to go. For those with kids they'll love it ! read more

What really drew me in to this restaurant was it's familiar looking, home-cooked-meal dishes. The menu is full of comfort food, homestyle meals but with unique additions that make an already great home cooked meal even better. The camp decor added a great feel to the meal; it reminded me of my days at summer camp as a kid. Both the meatloaf and buttermilk chicken entrees were delish. The side of sauteed vegetables were impresssive. Usually places focus more on the main dish and give you some thawed out frozen veggies with a little salt to look like they tried a little bit. But these veggies were seasoned and prepared wonderfully. The brownie sundae was ENORMOUS. It could have literally fed a small country. But tonight, I was that small country. We will certainly be returning to this restaurant if we are ever in the area! read more

We went to camp for the first time tonight. We're visiting and staying at Church Landing for Mother's Day / anniversary. Couldn't be happier with dinner selection, service, atmosphere, and our meals. Would recommend anyone to give it a try while in the lakes region. Great home style food and rustic atmosphere. A+ read more

One of my favorite common man restaurants. My go to is the grilled cheese and tomato soup. Delicious! Although tonight they skimped on the tomato soup, and it's the best part. Biscuits with carmelized onion butter was fabulous and the drink special (apple cider grog with maple whiskey) was a perfect way to warm up. There was a group of quilters there and it was loud! All in all it was a great dinner. read more

Fun camp atmosphere. Food was great. Service was excellent. Try the camp crackers appetizer and smores dessert. It's a little bit tough to find the restaurant. It's part of a hotel. Look for the signs on Rt. 3. read more

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Our party of 5 was seated quickly at the high top in the corner. The camp crackers are a must. My wife said her s'mores martini was ok. The giant onion rings were good but greasy. My burger was good. The mashed potatoes tasted like instant was mixed in with real potatoes. My bride had delicious salmon over a spinach salad. The ribs & the fried chicken were a hit with my sons. My youngest enjoyed her lobster mac n' cheese. The biscuits were good but the strawberry butter was strange. The waitress did a good job. read more

Camp is my favorite common man restaurant. Love the camp cracker and the s'mores dresser was fabulous. We had great cocktails too. The only weird thing was that it was nearing closing time and the waitress and manager were checking on us in 5 minute intervals, possibly to hurry us along. There was another couple who sat down after we did and they were getting this too. It seemed almost comical how often they were coming over. Look I know you close at a certain time but don't rush people through thier meal so you can go home on time. read more

Cozy, fun atmosphere. Menu is fun and all enjoyed our dinner. The biscuits with brownie butter were particularly good. Service is adequate. We'd come back again. read more

Thoroughly impressed! The new renovation added an extensive list of craft beers to the menu, of all varieties nonetheless. The Walk in the Woods was to die for, and their onion rings were gigantic! read more

Last night I had the best meal of my life. There is no words to describe the complete and utter euphoria I experienced while eating the Lobster corn dog. My only regret in life is that I've been on this beautiful planet for 32 years and have now just discovered that lobsters can be cooked Corn Dog style. We've eaten at Camp before and each time we've eaten here, it's gotten better and better! read more

Tried to eat there, but the door was locked and no one answered the phone. Reception desk said they opened at 5, but at 5:10 we left and went to Giuseppe's Pizza, which was very good. read more

A disappointment! Drove a distance to get there. Given pager and told 45 minute wait. After 25 minutes need to sit. confirmed pager would work in room at top of stairs and told them we would wait there. After 90 minutes checked with hostess- told they had paged us twice and let others in before us. When we told pager didnt work, we heard another family with same complaint. No apology from manager or waitress. They confused our order and after all that, food was very average. Hostess welcoming. Very disappointed with this Common Man experience. Not worth the trip! read more

Very disappointing. Have been before and enjoyed but tonight was very challenging. We waited for 30 min even though we had a reservation. Hostesses irritable. Took 2 hours to get through dinner because service so slow. Took exceptionally long time to take order, bring drinks, bring food. Initially restaurant busy but by the time our food came it was practically empty. Will not return. Not a good place for children as too long a process and crowded environment, with no space to move around. Should find another location for dinner. Not worth the hassle. read more

The staff was very nice the atmosphere was fun... however the food was just horrible. I never post reviews! I felt I had to for this place though. The mashed potatoes were boxed mashed. They were disgusting. I've never been to a restaurant that used fake potatoes. When we put our order in we both got the ribeye. We both thought it strange that our waitress didn't ask us how we wanted it cooked. We thought we had better tell them instead of having it come out wrong. We asked for medium rare and got medium well more on the well side. Not too mention it took about 45 minutes to an hour for the food to come out. I thought to myself they are cooking it well. Sure enough!!! I also never complain about my meal, but it was so disgusting we couldn't get any of it down. We returned both meals and got the lobster Mac and cheese. Which was tasty however it was fried lobster. Yuck!!! They were kind enough to take both ribeyes and Mac and cheese off the bill. Without us even having to ask for it to be taken off. We will NOT be going back there again unfortunately. read more

We used to love Camp. The service is always good. The Camp crackers are always terrific. So are the onion rings. A Camp salad with grilled chicken was quite good (simple but good). However, their vegetables were pretty much awful; everyone in our party agreed that this was the case. They seemed to be steamed to a level of mushiness with no seasoning at all, basically inedible, like wet solid sawdust. They might as well have been canned vegetables - except that even canned vegetables often have a little salt in them. These seemed to have nothing. Can't they either grill the veggies or saute them?? Also the buttermilk chicken, supposedly their "best" dish, came with one of two pieces missing the sauce completely. Even the piece with the sauce was not at all good. Maybe the cook/chef was just having a bad day (Sunday night, July 24) but I am now afraid to return. read more

I've never had a bad experience. Both the buttermilk chicken and shepherds pie are delicious! My boyfriend has gotten the steak and the ribs and those were both delicious as well! read more

Six of us ate at the Camp this evening. We called ahead to make a reservation and were told they did not take any. That was OK. When we got there we were told it was a 45 minute wait but only seemed to take about 35 minutes as we goy some drinks at the bar and helped ourselves to some cheese and crackers. The Camp was remodeled since we were there last and there's much more room now and really cozy atmosphere. When we were seated at a nice and cozy booth we ordered the camp crackers and the stack o rings! Always my favorite! The rolls were a nice garlicky flavor but light and fluffy. Our dinners were delightful and filling, all of us could not finish everything. We had coffee and of course the complimentary white chocolate to finish our evening! Nice, highly recommend if you've never been here you need to try it and if you have before you need to go again! read more

What a fun atmosphere! Good beers and food. Had the salmon and a Camp burger. Nice staff.

Absolutely love the atmosphere and the food was amazing! Affiliated with Comman Man restaurants. The place is small but cozy. Our waiter was polite. Lobster corn chowder was great! Meals took a little longer than expected to be brought out, but I did order baked haddock and know that takes time. Overall it was great and I will definitely return and recommend this place to others. read more