Downtown Grill

Mckenzies has become our favorite lunch spot when in the area. We live about an hour away. The…read moreplace has a casual attitude with friendly and attentive staff. They were nice enough to make a small pizza for my wife, but they caked on a large portion of parmesan cheese after cooking, which my wife can't stand. Since I like parmesan, we brought it home, but, I thought there was too much also. By default, parmesan should be excluded from pizza when it is served, and then offered at the table after. I had eggplant parm sandwich, which was delicious, but overtoasted making the bread very hard. We still love this place. Beer selection is good.

Wrong order, under cooked and one hour wait for a pizza! It used to be good but this was more than…read moredisappointing!

Gluten free is available.

Busy!

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Pretty good spaghetti.

Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern

3.9(77 reviews)

0.2 mi

I love this place, and if you like smoked food, kimchi, interesting beer, and friendly staff you…read morewill too. I mean this place has me hooked on the chi. They do special smoke days too. They once did whole chicken which was pretty perfect outside on the old patio. Pretty much impossible to undercook something you smoked for hours but very easy to dry it out, and it was great. Actually brought the whole fam there that day including our dog. It's petfriendly outside. They have three main beers that you can always get, and then about another 3 beers or so of rotating and experimental beers/ciders. If you want to get an idea of the staff this is from my first visit there a few years back. I actually think this was towards the beginning of Covid. We had to get out of dodge and enjoy some relaxation by the lake. When we showed up everywhere we drove by the spots we normally frequented and everywhere was closed, sometime near 8 pm. We did a search and found that here was open and headed over as fast as we could to try to get something to eat. Unfortunately the grill just closed, and we resigned ourselves to a liquid dinner. The chef then pokes his head out and offers to make a pretzel for us, and we could not have been happier. It was a big one too. The staff was just so welcoming and seemingly very happy that we were there... which is not always the case in the general area... that Burnt Timber became one of our usual spots instantly. Each time we've been back it has always been that way, which is even more rare not just here but back in the Boston area as well. So again if you like smoked and fermented things in an unpretentious atmosphere with very friendly staff I'm pretty sure you'll love this place too

We were really looking forward to visiting Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern, but unfortunately, the…read morelack of wheelchair accessibility made that impossible. There was no clearly marked ADA-accessible entrance or any obvious way for a wheelchair user to safely access the inside of the restaurant. We considered sitting outside, but the awning poles blocked the walkway to the point that we could not comfortably or safely navigate the area with a wheelchair. Even if we had managed to sit outside, we had no accessible way to get inside if the wheelchair user in our party needed to use the restroom. What was perhaps most disappointing was that not one person offered us any guidance, alternative entrance, assistance or possible solution. We were simply left trying to figure it out ourselves. Accessibility is about more than just getting through a door. A person using a wheelchair should be able to enter, dine with their family and friends, and access a restroom with dignity. Sadly, we weren't able to do that here and had no choice but to leave. I sincerely hope Burnt Timber takes a serious look at its accessibility and staff awareness so another family doesn't have the same experience.

Dank A Sawrus Rex IPA

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La Boca Restaurant & Market

4.6(22 reviews)

0.2 mi

In an area where your average fare is standard burgers and mediocore fried food, this restaurant is…read morea beacon of light. With everything from greens from their own gardens to fresh squeezed lime juice for fancy cocktails, La Boca delivers gourmet food and drink without the outragious price tag of most places like it. Our server was wonderful as was the entire staff! We've been here a week, best meal in Wolfeboro yet!!!

I am obsessed with the sheet pan dinners. It has everything you need including the parchment paper…read more The meals are delicious and so easy. I also love the heat to eat items. You really can't go wrong at this place.

Outdoor dining this summer is now on!

Lobster Risotto

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Great selection of wines in our retail Market!

Wolfe's Tavern

2.9(145 reviews)

0.2 mi

Have driven by here a lot on the way to Nordic skiing and usually just went downtown. We decided to…read morepop in mid afternoon on a Sunday to finally try it. Glad we did! The setting has that old, clean historic feel. Sat at the bar and ordered drinks and food. Special was a Jambalaya that tasted like you were down in New Orleans. Added an order of the Salt and Vinegar wings which were the right amount of crispy and tasty. Bartender/Chef as they were short staffed when we got there, was attentive and a good source of information on the food and upcoming menu and drink specials. Overall vibe and food made us fans and we plan on making this a regular stop every time we head over for a meal.

This place is not dead, peeps! Yes, they have undergone a…read morechange of hands/ownership over the past couple years, and they are trying to crawl out from that. But this cool, historic tavern is still alive and well! Come show some local support. We are Rhode Islanders, and have been coming up here for almost 40 years, and this place holds a dear, sweet place in our heart. We did not partake in food this time around, but it looked and smelled amazing. The drinks/wine were wonderful. Give them a shot! You won't be disappointed!

Crusted, grilled Asparagus, with chipotle sauce. More more more.

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Happy hour menu tonight

Garwoods Restaurant & Pub

3.2(194 reviews)

We venture over to Wolfboro once a year from Laconia by boat . This past holiday we walked down to…read morea couple places for late lunch and dinner that couldn't get us in for a party of 8 and a dog (golden retriever) . On our way back from a long walk we stopped at Garwoods that never disappoints! Couldn't believe we got in right at dinner opening . They sat us below with water view. This place is always on my first pick !

Service was awful. Hands down, the worst spot we've visited in our trip to Wolfeboro. Would not…read morerecommend Garwoods sadly. We were able to get a seat outside for dinner, and that's where the service ended. Our waitress never said hello/hi/good evening just a lifeless, annoyed "what can I get you?" We got a sense early on service may be bad, so we opted to start with an appetizer and see if the service got better. It didn't. Didn't ask how the chowder was, but asked if we were ready to order more. The chowder was fine, but nothing special. But with the horrible service, I would not recommend this spot.

The largely empty restaurant with the manager complaining how busy the place was

Crabcakes and nachos and good Maine IPA.

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Outlook from our table at Garwoods.

Marker 21

3.8(59 reviews)

0.0 mi

View from the deck is great but that's where it ends…read more.. Service is awful, they were so short staffed that part of the restaurant was closed. The food took a long time to come out once we found someone to bring it and was nothing special. Beer was flat. Do yourself a favor and find another spot.

I don't get into town much but I love this little new addition. The last time I was in town was…read moreabout five years ago and it was so fun to have an elevated view of the lake! It became my new favorite place quite quickly and tried stop in as much as I could. We watched a boat show from the upper deck and it was so fun to photograph! Thank you for your local contribution. The whole town is benefiting.

Mount Washington on Lake Winnipesaukee

Top: Buffalo Chicken Wings (from Bites) Bottom: Ramen Bowl (from Entrees)

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Upstairs patio

Maddies On the Bay

4.5(2 reviews)

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This place is right on the main dock so it gets points just for that. You can watch the Mt…read more Washington dock from your table. Basic diner food.

My first job was scooping ice cream at Maddies... and from what I remember, they have really great…read morechicken fingers. Their ice cream flavors are unique, and they offer some good custom drinks. My favorite is lemon sorbet in Sprite. It's my little twist on a root beer float.

Morrissey's Front Porch

3.4(148 reviews)

0.8 mi

The place has its own identity, somehow this Texan made it all the way up here. The beer was cold…read moreand everyone eating was enjoying their food. I can tell people have been coming here for awhile. I encourage anyone who's not from here to give this place a try. I enjoyed my experience

Morrissey's is a vibe: you know when you enter a restaurant in a small town and you can sense all…read moreof the generations of history it holds? Yeah, that's the kinda spot Morrissey's is. This is a community favorite and for good reason: the seafood is exceptionally cooked and the classic lakeside, vintage feel is approachable and still well maintained. This trip, we went to Morrissey's three times for lunch/ice cream and once for dinner. For dinner, we sat in the main dining room. Admittedly, service was a bit slower than some people liked in our party (but I was okay with waiting for it, I'm on lake time!) that was the only qualm we had at dinner was how the service was slow because they are obviously understaffed. When we came for lunch with a smaller party, we decided to sit at the bar instead which is on the other side of the building and more of a dive bar feel: an Irish pub. All of the meals were great, but we preferred sitting in the bar and got much faster service there during our lunch. Of all of the food we've tried, my favorites were the fried scallop and the Cajun shrimp bruschetta. And the Mac and cheese was yummy! But everything has tasted great! And you can't go wrong with some ice cream! Make a reservation if you're planning on doing dinner, but expect a slower pace. So maybe have a snack or don't come starving and know it will be a little slower. But worth the wait in my opinion! Or sit at the bar if you're okay with music and a little bit of a louder environment during your meal with your party.

Inside "front porch area"

Clam chowder!

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Trenta

3.5(37 reviews)

2.5 mi

My husband and I enjoy the unique, wonderfully prepared meals we get there. Service is always top…read morenotch. We love the separate bar menu for when we want an incredible burger or chicken sandwich. We love the local meats and vegetables prepared in a sophisticated way. It's the only unique dining in the area. It's our favorite place to eat when at the lake!

There food was great but the person who made the raspberry crem brulee really outdid themselves it…read morewas so delicious I never experienced anything like it!!

Clam Linguine

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Gin Fizz Signature Cocktail

The Bay Diner

4.8(36 reviews)

A classic diner food experience with consistency: I would absolutely recommend!…read more We came here for breakfast a few times during our trip and enjoyed every single meal! The service was very exceptional, and the food, portions, and price were all great. Nothing tasted too oily, and it was all well prepared comfort food for a diner. The only downside is that this spot is small, and they fill up pretty fast because they are so popular. So if you peek inside and see a booth open, grab it before it's gone. They fill up for breakfast very fast!

What a great meal to kick off my trip!…read more The town couldn't be cuter and the diner is in a nice central location. There's a decent amount of seating but it's not the largest. The staff was super welcoming and the overall vibe was cozy and comforting. I got the lobster Benedict and added bacon. It was delicious! Really impressed with the lobster quality. I'll be dreaming of this.

Old fashioned dinning place.

Three eggs over easy grilling this muffin, smoked bacon and red Bliss home fries.

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Kevin S.

11 years ago

MINORITIES BEWARE!!!!I've never experienced such horrible service in my life. We sat at a table outside, the table was left with food bits and sticky liquid. The waitress or server with a European accent looks at the mess and proceeds to place our food on the mess! Not 2 minutes later she walks over to another couples table and loudly says "LET ME GO AHEAD AND CLEAN THIS MESS FOR YOU" to the other tables around us. We thought she was going to come over to us and clean our table but nope, she looks at the mess on the table, looks at us and walks in the building to never come back to our table. Every other table that was cleaned just so happen to have cacausian people and we were the only black couple in there. I never ever leave comments or bring up racial issues, what's the point, but watching my pregnant wife cry over this embarrassment was too much...what else should have we expected from new hampshire...and to think we left a tip..25% at that ( only because we paid ahead of time)...unbelieveable. read more

April B.

15 years ago

The cafe decor is very nice and inviting, as others have mentioned. As a local, I have to admit that it appears to me to be mediocre food at overinflated prices. I have only eaten at the Downtown Grille a few times (wanting to give them the benefit of the doubt), but each time I have been left feeling ripped off. The coffee is normally delicious, but $4 for a "large" half full cappuccino irritates me. As does charging an additional $0.25 for decaf coffee. Way to nickel and dime people. Unfortunately, they are one of the only coffee shop in the area that offers soy beverages. Edit: Finally got to enjoy my "large" cappuccino. It tastes so horribly burned that it is not even drinkable. read more

Lakeside L.

15 years ago

This was a second visit last Saturday morning. I picked up my daughter from a local Wolfeboro summer-camp and we headed for the DGC. Since our first visit earlier in the winter the deck, overlooking the town docks, Cate Park and the Bay has been added. Stunning! Truly one of the best locations in our fair state. I had the crab cake salad, very very good, and my daughter who eats like a sparrow finished the BLT and had a gelato to top it off. The owners have created a real gem, with an inviting atmosphere, true genial hospitality, an efficient staff, fine food, and did I mention the location. We'll be back and already looking forward to a third visit, and more. read more

Linda K.

12 years ago

Great little breakfast and lunch destination in Downtown Wolfeboro, NH. The food is very good and the signature Lobster Roll is fantastic. Their outside deck has a wonderful view of Lake Winnipesaukee. read more

Meghan S.

195

9 years ago

Friendly staff nice cozy atmosphere and great food. My favorite is the garden veggie wrap it's delicious and big enough to share!!

Natalee M.

5 years ago

Love love love. Delicious drinks and gf options for food. Gf wrap for breakfast wraps is delicious.

Hailey F.

9 years ago

Love living here, One of my favorite places to eat!

Pito S.

161

14 years ago

Great sandwiches. Nice place.

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