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    Laconia Local Eatery

    4.3 (216 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
    Closed Closed
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Filet mignon with a side order of sea scallops.
    Stephen K.

    I really liked this place. We came on the spur of the moment. I suspect you normally need a reservation, but it was during the week in the dead of winter. It's located in a cute old train station. We were able to sit right away. Her waitress was delightful. The menu is interesting. In the way you can mix and match items. Half price for the appetizers during certain times of the week. The food was really excellent. My brother-in-law had scallops and a fillet and was delighted. We had interesting appetizers in excellent cocktails.

    Pork chop
    Elizabeth G.

    Hands down and by far the best food we've had in the area. We came here after our plan A spot was closed for the season (with no warning on yelp, Google, their website or social media) Seth, the host and waiter, found us a cozy table for two right away and had a great and welcoming energy to him. We started with a couple of cocktails (fall margarita and an old fashion). The cocktails are strong but tasty! For appetizers we got the mussels and butternut arancini. I don't eat mussels but I did try a piece of bread in the garlicy sauce that they came in and it makes sense why and how my boyfriend devoured them so quickly. The arancini is what really stole my heart. It was soooo perfectly crunchy on the outside but melty and soft on the inside. The flavor was out of this world. We shared the beet salad and I never want to eat beets any other way. The texture was phenomenal and the dressing was so well paired with the cheese and beets. For dinner I got the lamb ragu and my boyfriend got the pork chop. Again, I don't love pork chops, but this one had the most unbelievable flavor and was so perfectly cooked that I regretted not getting it myself until I tried the lamb with gnocchi. I have no idea how the chef came up with the flavors but they were so perfectly combined and it was such a large portion, but no piece was left behind. I wish we had room for dessert but we were stuffed from apps and dinner. I recommend this place for any local or just passerby. The waiter said they normally don't keep something on the menu for more than 5 or 6 weeks, so I'm excited to keep up with the reviews and see what the restaurant puts out next!

    Haddock bites
    Douglas V.

    All around a great experience. We arrived early (at opening) and asked for a table. They cheerfully welcomed us in (even though, as we watched later, most were asked about reservations). Enjoyed the attentive service, haddock bites, Arctic Char, beignets, bread, and more. Being new to the area, our server explained the special night, the venue across the street, and the history of the restaurant. We were not rushed at all, although watched while others ate and left on their quick schedule. Definitely would return.

    Top steak, squash risotto n fried hadfock
    Antoinette S.

    Was in the area n stopped by for dinner at Local Eatery . Nice charming restaurant on the side of the train station. The bread with mocha butter was so good. Have never had mocha butter before n this was different. So many interesting items on menu n tough choice picking a dish. We settled on the egg plant caponata, fried delicata n onion, pear n squash salad. EP caponata was so good n flavorful. The delicata was squash rings dipped in batter n fried w Pearl onions n a nice aioli sauce. Something different healthy ( yes fried) n delicious. The salad was good w greenery, Pears n squash. For entrees we had the haddock bites , filet w garlic butter mashed potato n roasted squash n winter squash risotto w pan seared char. Haddock bites were moist n crispy. Winter squash risotto was great w the arctic char. Was enough for 2. The filet moist n juicy n mashed potatoes v good,the roasted squash was tasty . And we topped it off w pumpkin puff tart. Heavenly n we 3 shared it. Yum yum. Thank u 4 a great dinner.

    Deviled eggs and brussels
    Gina M.

    We had a nice experience, but this is probably not a restaurant I would return to. Our appetizers were pretty good, but our entrees were just fine for the price. My husband had pork chops while I had the scallops. My scallops were seared well and good quality, but the risotto tasted very bitter and was hard to eat. It seemed that no one else had tasted it. My husband's pork chop was pretty good, not great. The portions were quite small. Our waitress was really nice, but she was clearly still learning. Again, nothing was bad, but my expectations are justifiably high at this price point. Also, it was a really hot evening and the restaurant was quite warm. This probably isn't a problem when the weather is more typical.

    Dining room
    Kevin L.

    I'll just start off by saying that if I had a restaurant I would want it to be just like this one. I called and let them know it was my parents 59th wedding anniversary, they found us a table and totally accommodated us. The experience was perfect, from the service, to the ambiance of the space and of course the food. Everything we ordered was just fabulous. Their menu changes with the season, which means you will always find something fresh and newly inspired. My only regret is I don't live closer to this place, but I'm so thankful I had the privilege to experience it at least once. if you are near this place go check it out! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

    Earl Grey Creme brulee
    Victoria S.

    Wow! The Local is a great local restaurant in Laconia, serving up some tasty items! Their menu is on the smaller side, but they are certainly good at what they do with awesome portion sizes for the price and quality! Everything tasted fresh, was cooked perfectly and had nice complex flavors. The bar so poured some tasty drinks and had a great wine list.

    Chopped Broccoli Salad with grilled filet

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    best food in laconia by far - burgers are unreal .. always have a changing menu .. could not recommend enough

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    Dox on Winnisquam

    Dox on Winnisquam

    3.6(50 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    3.0 maybe a 3.5 at best. Small parking lot, which is fine unless it's busy. Not much of a water…read moreview just a small area where there are docked boats but it does have a pretty outside setting. Cool bar. I knew we were doomed when our zero percentage personality of a waitress showed up. Nice selection of drinks. I eat all over and typically don't care about pricing. However, if I pay $20 for a hamburger I expect fries as a bonus not some up charge to substitute overdone kettle chips or Cole slaw. Chicken tenders were very dry. We ordered the apple and beet salad that never came with apples (see picture). It was delicious though and very light on the dressing so be sure to ask for more on the side. The chicken ranch sandwich was average. Best meal was my dox burger, which I would have again but never will since I'm not returning. We would have tried dessert but I just wanted to get out of there after waiting forever for the waitress. I like that you pay at the table like you do in Canada or Europe but she never came back with my receipt so, inconveniently, I had to stop by the hostess stand to obtain my receipt.

    Service was wonderful . Ambiance was great. Worst grilled…read more(artesian) cheese ever. It was on sourdough bread. Not sure if it was the cheese or the bread. 3 of us tried it and couldn't take more than 1 bite. Advise tasting before next order.

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    Dox on Winnisquam - Seating & the parking i mentioned.

    Seating & the parking i mentioned.

    Dox on Winnisquam - Street corn dip.

    Street corn dip.

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    Hectors Fine Foods & Spirits - Burned salmon

    Hectors Fine Foods & Spirits

    3.3(59 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Great place, great meal, lots of vegetarian options! The…read morefood and service were both great, but the place can use some updating. Not a real drawback, and would return if in the area again.

    Ate here for the first time yesterday when we had time to kill before a show at the Colonial. We…read moremade reservations in advance as suggested on the restaurant's website, and we were glad we did because the place filled up quickly shortly after we were seated. While we did find service to be a little on the slower side, we allowed ourselves plenty of time and were not particularly bothered by that. Our server was friendly despite being clearly quite busy. We both had the chicken tender basket, and while it certainly wasn't anything fancy, they were probably the best chicken tenders I've ever eaten. The batter was crispy and not too thick, and the chicken itself was some of the best I've ever eaten in terms of preparation. The fries were delicious as well, and we did not find the restaurant to be dusty/dirty or the prices to be horrendous as indicated in multiple other reviews. My biggest complaint, honestly, is that the lighting is very dim and could be problematic for some people. Overall we were very impressed and would definitely return in the future if we were in town for a show!

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    Hectors Fine Foods & Spirits - Pasta Primavera, Vegetarian Sandwich Grilled, Fries (1/2 of each- split with partner)

    Pasta Primavera, Vegetarian Sandwich Grilled, Fries (1/2 of each- split with partner)

    Hectors Fine Foods & Spirits - Exterior Patio/Entrance

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