Come for the staff!!! The kindest and friendliest wait staff and GM. We did have some issues, which the staff listened to and addressed promptly and to the best of their ability. The burgers were really good. They're similar in style to shake shack. Some other items were a little less exciting, and/or hit or miss. Recommend reading the reviews, and being specific with the wait staff about how you want your meals cooked. read more

Nice place, very friendly staff. The meal wasn't so pleasing. I had the scallops. When I saw it came over farrow instead of risotto I had high hopes but those hopes were met with disappointment. The scallops were tiny, tough and over done and very salty. Very. Based on that meal alone, I would be very hesitant to go back, or recommend it to a friend. read more

My first time back since they changed the menu. Prior visits were always good but I was looking forward to checking out the new menu. This is a lovely restaurant that sits alongside Meredith Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee. There are a number of seating choices including bar, high top and conventional tables, many with views of the lake. This time of the year, the views of the snow-covered frozen lake are gorgeous. I wish I could say the same thing about our dinner, which frankly was a disappointment. The menu includes a good variety of starters, appetizers, salads, handhelds, and entrees. Two of us ordered the Flat Iron Steak. I realize this is usually a chewier cut of meat, but this was so tough it was inedible. Our server and the manager both could not have been nicer in terms of how they handled this as I returned mine and was quickly brought a different dinner- a French Dip sandwich. This was tasty but there was more bread than roast beef. The other person chose to keep her flat iron streak, but I could tell it was very difficult to cut and chew. Another ordered the Chicken Milanese Salad which included arugula, peppers, roasted tomatoes and olives in a balsamic dressing. The Parmesan crusted pan fried chicken came over-done but that meal was well-liked. The service and the ambiance were stellar. read more

Lakehouse Grille - American Near Me - Meredith, New Hampshire

Absolutely -- here's a stellar, heartfelt Yelp-style review for Lakehouse Grille in Meredith, NH, that highlights your loyalty, the special occasion, and the exceptional hospitality you received: 5 Stars - Hospitality at Its Finest + Fantastic Food! Lakehouse Grille in Meredith has been our family favorite for years, and once again, they've reminded us why we keep coming back. This recent visit was a bit different--we came for lunch instead of our usual dinner, and we were celebrating the life of my mother-in-law who had just passed away. It was a meaningful day for us, and from the moment we walked in, we were met with the kind of warmth and genuine care that makes this place so special. Our server McKenzie was nothing short of extraordinary. She greeted us with kindness and compassion, and her attentiveness throughout the meal truly elevated the experience. She understands hospitality on a deep level. One moment in particular left us speechless--when my husband asked for a cappuccino, she regretfully explained that the restaurant doesn't have an espresso machine (which, side note, they should totally invest in one!). But instead of letting that be the end of it, McKenzie took it upon herself to walk over to the hotel lobby and make an espresso for him. When she returned, proud and smiling, it was a small act that meant the world to us. It's this kind of care and heart that the hospitality industry desperately needs more of. As always, the food was fantastic. We had lobster rolls this time and they were generously portioned, super fresh, and fairly priced--honestly some of the best we've had. For dessert, the crème brûlée was smooth, rich, and the perfect sweet ending. Their wine list is decent too and pairs nicely with the lunch menu. Between the amazing lake views, consistently excellent food, and unmatched hospitality, Lakehouse Grille continues to be a true gem. We're already looking forward to returning in the spring--and truly hope we see McKenzie again. She's a star! read more

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This place is just close enough from a main thoroughfare; far enough away to not be overcrowded and on a Lake that is so well hidden from the world that its perfect. Food is what's most important so food was excellent. Our joke was that we were on a lake in Vermont eating Mahi Mahi, so we were skeptical, but we were proven wrong as we had a fish sandwich perfectly cooked with quite possibly in house baked bread with perfect garnish and sauces. Mahi Tacos, a few different ways and the orzo salad was so good even the kids ate it!!! Interestingly enough we ordered smoked wings as an appetizer, and they were so good, we ordered another as dessert!!! If you pass here without stopping, you don't know what you are missing...! read more

Solid food, beautiful lakeside setting. Best to sit at the bar with a view of the lake.

Food and service was absolutely amazing! Especially the short rib nachos, hands down one of THE best appetizers I've ever had!

Stopped in for breakfast when we stayed nextdoor. Loved the atmosphere and decor. It has a warm feeling. All the stay were supper friendly. Prices were just right for what you get. Everything was tasty. We loved all our choices. Just being able to have a nice hot breakfast and look out at the lake was a great way to start the day. read more

Lakehouse Grille - American Near Me - Meredith, New Hampshire

Staffs were very attentive and friendly. Good foods and phenomenal views from the seating area. Definitely go back there again soon. Thank you. read more

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This is our favorite go-to restaurant. The food is always excellent, and the wait staff always so efficient and friendly. They occasionally change the type of nachos, and every single one is always so so good. read more

Dinner with Friends Saturday 8/10/2024 @ approximately 5:45-7:45pm Started off in the bar with a bottle Miller Lite (wasn't cold) then opted for a glass of Chardonnay which was good. Bartender was nice and appropriately attentive. My wife had 2 of their signature drinks (Blood Orange Martini and the Pomegranate Ginger Sparkler), which she really enjoyed. I would give the bar experience 4/5 stars. Our friends arrived and we were promptly seated in the dining room. Our waiter was a Matthew, overall he did a nice job. We did have a party of 12 next to us, with several kids, which were a bit loud but certainly not the restaurants fault. We shared the Short Rib Nachos, they were fine, nothing special. Meals: Prime Rib Sandwich with fries, very average Meredith Bay Burger with fries, very average Caesar Salad with shrimp, below average with overcooked shrimp Short Ribs, very average In conclusion nothing was bad, but nothing stood out or had any wow factor. Seemed like the food might have been waiting to come out too long. I would definitely go back and have a drink at the bar. Nicest enough facility (with pleasant lake views) to give a second try for dinner. read more

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Please don't keep your lights on at my expense. My wife and I came in last night hoping for a good old-fashioned Ribeye dinner, but that expectation fell flat. Let's start with the sides. The mashed potatoes--while tasty--were laughable in portion. I'm talking about a literal test swab on the plate. Who serves a teaspoon of potatoes with a Ribeye? It felt insulting. Then came the broccolini, which I half expected to need a chainsaw to get through. Undercooked, stringy, and just plain unpleasant. Now, credit where it's due--the Ribeye itself was solid. Flavor, texture, and doneness were on point, no complaints there. But when you order a Ribeye dinner, you expect the plate to come together as a whole. Instead, it felt like the steak was thrown on the plate and the rest was an afterthought. In short: if you want a decent Ribeye, fine. If you want an actual meal that feels worth the money, don't count on it here. read more

My goodness would've been wonderful restaurant with great service. The views are breathtaking overlooking the lake and it is such a cool restaurant with its rustic beams etc. The staff was incredibly pleasant. The food was excellent and quite reasonably priced for such a beautiful place. Didn't realize it was part of several restaurants in New Hampshire associated with the common man. We've been to one of the other restaurants and their food was equally as good and service as well read more

The ribeye was outstanding, such robust flavor. Scallops over quinoa was delightful. Katlyn our server was fun, friendly and wonderful. Attentive to drinks and anything we needed. Relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

wow, and the last review was a 1....we thought it was great, the service was pleasant and courteous, gee the manager even asked how things were, and they were all very good, drinks great although the hot martini was very!!,, the ruben was wonderful as was the prime rib sandwich...oh did i say it also has a pretty good view and a nice cheese and cracker appetizer....liked it here!!! will be back, wish it weren't so far!! read more

During the slower winter season, this was a diamond in the rough. We dined with 5 guests today and there was no problem accommodating us. My old fashioned was expertly crafted and a well-balanced cocktail. No bread and butter, but crackers and cheese were a nice change. We had a tween who is between the adult menu and kids menu. The tween was happy with his meal; the kitchen was happy to accommodate us. I had the lobster corn chowder. It was "cup" sized, not a "bowl." The chowder was sweet and savory, well balanced. I picked a little off other plates. I wouldn't recommend the chowder alone, as an entree, even for lunch. Another guest had the North Carolina sliders (2), but they had cheese. Having lived in NC long enough to know Q, it was a good sandwich, but not NC BBQ. It was also prepared with a mustard style sauce, with a side of potato salad. The potato salad had a strong red onion flavor, but no onions detected. I hate onions, so I'm ok with that. We also had some kids meals. The mac and cheese disappeared before my eyes and the chicken tenders were well reviewed and a very hearty portion. The chocolate cake... OMG it was almost perfect. The cake was moist, but a little crumbly and the mousse was 9/10. Strong chocolate flavor, sweet but not too much so. Lunch was about $100 (for 5) and well worth the price with a pleasant view of Lake Winnipesaukee. We were happy to see some people ice fishing. I'm looking forward to going back in the summer. Staff were very helpful and willing to offer recommendations, very professional. read more

Unfortunately we were shocked how bad our experience was this past Sunday at the Lakehouse Grille. I've always enjoyed the bar and its food but brunch was horrendous. Food and presentation was so subpar and offerings were so limited. Should have have have brought my friends to the Rt104 Diner where the quality is much better. Lake house brunch used to be really good. You need a much better chef. read more

Wow. What an honor it was to stumble into the worst bar on planet Earth. I've traveled the world -- from dive bars in Bangkok to clubs in Berlin -- and somehow this place managed to outdo them all in pure, concentrated rudeness. The staff? Absolute gems, if you're into being ignored, side-eyed, and treated like a burden for daring to order a drink. Seriously, it was like they were competing in a "who can be the most unpleasant human alive" contest, and every single one of them was winning. Atmosphere was electric -- if your idea of fun is standing in a musty room while bartenders roll their eyes at you for existing. Drinks tasted like they were mixed by someone with a personal vendetta against joy. If you've ever wanted to pay good money to be treated like trash, congrats -- this is your Mecca. Their staff consist of miserable people who have never left the small town they grew up in. Avoid read more

An absolute must! Came for lunch with a group (including two antsy kiddos) and had a great experience! Love the homey feel of the decor, the vast windows overlooking the lake, and charm of the free cheese and crackers. We enjoyed a round of drinks - local IPAs, pomegranate ginger drink, a rum forward old fashioned, and the banana bread old fashioned. They didn't hold back on the chocolate for the little ones' chocolate milk. The French onion style soup fell short, but we all enjoyed our meals - chicken Milanese, quiche, prime rib sandwich, and burger. Kids chicken tenders was big enough the kiddos could have shared! Service was top notch, and we will be back! read more

Waitress was amazing, drinks were great, I'd definitely go back, very impressed with the food

I love this place. The steak tips are amazing! Sadie in the front 10/10. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. I wish I could go everyday for breakfast, lunch and dinner! #lakehouse #commonman read more

Killer brunch!!!!!! Strikingly every single employee, we interacted with was helpful, professional, polite, and super friendly. Our waitress Justina was awesome. Can't wait to get back. !!!!!!! read more

Had a wonderful meal last night with friends. Started off with hummus and shrimp as appetizer which was a delightful beginning. Then to lakehouse salad and a piece of salmon! Delicious! Seevice was attentive, ambiance was peaceful and not noisy. Cheese and Crackers in bar area also a nice treat. read more

Overall this is a wonderful atmosphere with great food the we have found consistently over many years. We do avoid rush times. We came on an off night for our 46th Anniversary. Although they don't take reservations, they went all out for us, table for 2 next to a window, rose in a vase, wonderful cosmo's with a splash of peach schnapps, great beef and fish main courses. Perfect glass of wine. BTW, house salad is classiest I ever had and I've been a world traveler. It's our favorite restaurant in the western lakes region. read more

It's a nice restaurant with a beautiful view of Meredith Bay. The service we received from Karen was warm and very professional. I was blown away by the food and the prices. I got the lobster avocado toast appetizer. It was three 1/2 slices of bread with avocado, a generous amount of lobster and a garnish of onion and jalapeño. Well worth the $18 price. My partner ordered salmon and it was about a 6 oz portion. The salmon was fresh and cooked to perfection. We'd definitely return here. read more

What a view and fantastic food!!! We loved the restaurant and highly recommend it. Be patient as they are short staffed but worth the wait. I forgot to snap pics of the desserts bc we ate them so quickly. We had the crab cakes, lobster rolls, chicken Milanese, side salad, avocado toast and lobster Mac and cheese. All were delicious. The crab cake could use more jump Crab bc it was a little dense with filling but still tasted great. The lobster roll snd avocado toast were perfect. The chicken Milanese was such a pleasant surprise and a very large portion. We loved the side salad wrapped in cucumber with candied pecans and Parmesan. Fantastic! We sat in the room with the windows. Such an amazing view. Make a reservation bc it gets crowded. We loved the complimentary cheese and crackers. The pub cheese (not sure what kind it was) was fantastic!!! We had the lemon cake, cheesecake, and crème brûlée for dessert. The cheesecake with raspberry sauce was to die for! It was light and whipped with a graham cracker crust. Soooo good! Pros: Really great services Nice staff Delicious food Great view Cons: Long wait so make a reservation Food took a little longer than expected but again worth the wait. read more

Lakehouse Grille - Lobster roll - American Near Me - Meredith, New Hampshire

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This place is great for lunch or dinner! Awesome view of the lake. The food is always good, and it's really cute inside, like a cabin. We had Jake as our server recently, he was great! Very attentive, our drinks were always full (including waters) and he came back to check in on us just the right number of times. 10/10 we recommend anytime someone asks us where to go! read more

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I went to the Lakehouse Grille two days in a row.The curly/steak fries are the best French fries I've ever had. That is not hyperbole, I am 100% serious. The rest of the food was pretty good too and they are friendly. Good vibe and setting, definitely would recommend read more

We stopped in for lunch on a Wednesday and it must be the last day before they refresh the food because it was all old tasting unfortunately. The views and decor never get old Wish they would change it up a little , we love going there read more

Wow! First time here and did not disappoint. Brunch was top notch and the server Josh and manager Jon went above and beyond to make my wife and my anniversary a great one. Good memories to go home with! Thank you to Jon and the staff read more

DELICIOUS dinner at The Lakehouse in Meredith last night. Goat cheese app, haddock in a buttery lobster sauce (omg it was insanely delicious!!) with fingerling potatoes and asparagus, finished with a lemon cake and green tea. Very flavorful and great food. One complaint was the noise level. We could barely have any sort of conversation as the room was SO loud and echoing with conversations. That is where my deductions come from for this experience. I could barely hear someone right across from me but the entire room was echoing so the other tables seemed amplified. Beautiful decor, great ambiance and definitely a cabin vibe is well portrayed. Our server was sweet, no complaints there - she was a helpful and kind girl, but she was very busy so no points deducted at all for that. menus stayed on the table the entire meal, slow to clear plates ... but like I said there was so much going on- this girl was busting her bum and I appreciated that. She was working hard and was still pleasant, that made a good impression and I was grateful for her positive attitude under pressure. She gets 5 stars from me, she has been here for five years and then came back... what a sweet girl. I definitely will be back and try some of the other options that struck my fancy!! :) great job and nice to have this gem close. It was night time so there was no view besides the dark lake with the lights of boats passing by and giving a twinkle. Being a local I know what's back there and bet it's gorgeous!!! They do a brunch/breakfast as well that was shown on the board as we left - opens for 7:30am so I bet that's good, that's on my list to try!!! read more

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I'm shocked this place only had a 3.7 star review, which actually made us on the fence about going but once we got there everything was great and I don't understand any of the negative reviews. The dining room and bar overlook the lake which was a great blend of beauty and coziness. Food was excellent. Ribeye was cooked perfectly and you could tell it was a fresh cut, very delicious. Highly recommend short rib nachos. All of the sides were great especially the asparagus (which you'd think is normally hard to stand out). Lobster corn chowder was excellent. Tuna tostada was pretty good, just overshadowed by the other items we chose. We tried three cocktails and all of them were truly outstanding. Highly recommend espresso martini, hot and dirty martini, and banana bread old fashioned - all were really well done and very much embodied a craft cocktail rather than generic cocktails you might get elsewhere. Egan took great care of us, she helped inform us about menu items and checked on us frequently. Great dining experience all around. Looks like most of the 1 star reviews are complaining about wait time (which we didn't experience anyway) but hey that's what happens when a place is good, it's in demand. read more

Staying at the hotel that houses the Lakehouse Grill so we have had a few meals there. Every meal was fantastic. For an app get the short rib nachos! They aren't like typical nachos, you just have to try them. All of their steaks were seared to perfection. The breakfast was great! The corned beef hash is mixed with some perfectly cooked vegetables that made it light and tasty and the home fries also had a delicious different twist. I can't say enough good things. The food is a little pricey but definitely less expensive than other restaurants of similar quality. read more

Wow I was not expecting this! A menu with plenty of unique options as well as your usual suspects, and really good seafood. The tuna on scallion pancake appetizer was really amazing, highly recommend that. My tuna entree was also incredible. The lobster roll was also really good, my husband enjoyed that thoroughly. As for wine pours, they were certainly generous! Great service, we felt welcomed, and our one year old was plenty entertained with the crayons and coloring pages. If we're on vacation in the area again we'll be sure to stop by! read more

Lakehouse Grille - Tuna entree - American Near Me - Meredith, New Hampshire

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AVOID this place unless you have 1.5-2hrs to spare for lunch. I wish I would have read the reviews sooner. I'm not sure if it is ownership, poor management, staffing issues, or kitchen issues, but our experience was abysmal. My husband and I went for lunch. We were seated at 2:03pm and it took our waitress about 10 minutes to welcome herself and grab drink orders. That should have been our cue to go, but we gave it a shot. Terrible decision on our end. We put in orders for appetizers at 2:10. About 20 minutes later, we put in our entree orders as we noticed that food was taking a long time to come out of the kitchen. Our appetizers arrived at 2:40. One of them was a cup of soup....30 minutes to serve a soup? C'mon. To make matters worse, after we ate our appetizers, our waitress came to retrieve the plates and asked us if we wanted to look at a dessert menu, my husband and I stared at her confused. I explained that those plates were our appetizer plates, and that we were waiting on entrées. it was clear that she completely forgot to put in our entrée orders Our entrees didn't arrive until 3:35 and at that point we were one of three tables left for lunch service. I've never had such a horrendous dining experience before, especially at a place of this caliber. My husband and I couldn't figure out why it took so long.m, until we realized there were THREE different private events being hosted in the property, including two weddings. So is this an ownership issue or a management issue??7 it was clear that they were not prepared for the volume of customers + events they were hosting. I recommend that ownership really consider: - limiting the restaurant capacity to half so that the quality of food and service is expedited OR -limit the amount of private events so that they can handle the volume of clients at the restaurant -increase staffing in the kitchen so that the line runs smoother and food is cooked quicker. We will not be returning. read more

The short rib nachos were the best I've ever had, absolutely fantastic and I would order them again. The service was great, and location, both beautiful and easy to get to! read more

After our train ride, we were so hungry and the first restaurant that caught our eye that's within the vicinity is the Lakehouse. The restaurant was packed so we opted for the brunch menu and seated ourselves. The waitstaff behind the bar was not that friendly but one wait staff was so nice. We had a nice conversation with him towards the end and gave us some places to check out. The food was just okay, not worth the $49 per person tab plus tip. The only really nice thing about this restaurant is the location. They have a killer view of the water and the building itself has some history to it. Will we come back? No. read more

We took our Norway nephew there as he had heard about the New England lobster roll and wanted to see what all the fuss was about. The restaurant is pleasant enough and our waiter quick and attentive. However, the lobster roll was a disappointment... the meat had bits of shell in it, there was little to no dressing in the lobster salad and I would say, the lobster pieces had just come out of the freezer. My wife ordered the lobster chowder... what arrived was a lumpy white sauce with a table spoon's worth of lobster meat in a dollop on top. Tasteless and insulting. To top it off, an employee called the police because we had left our dog in the car. When the policeman arrived, he was quite upset with the complainant as the dog was fine... in the shade with windows open. A fine cap to a very mediocre lunch. We will not be back. read more

My experience at Lakehouse Grille, with my party of 15, was really wonderful! Our server was next level good! When my son ordered something off the adult menu, she came over to our adult table and let us know he may not like the dish. She was right. He chose something else. I was impressed with that. They have a make your own spiked seltzer. I had Tito's and soda, strawberry puree, and blueberries. It was SO refreshing and delicious. The apps we ordered were great- my person favorite were the deviled eggs and the baked goat cheese (be ready for a little spice). I ordered the tuxedo tuna minus the tuxedo (black and white sesame seeds). It was wonderful. The seaweed salad took it to the next level. We did not order dessert. The atmosphere is quaint. The view from our table was lovely. The manager came by to check on us, which was a nice touch. We told him too, that our server was so impressive. (One thing, we are from CT and we have lobster rolls here. The lobster roll on the menu is not hot, but a cold lobster salad. My friend did not love it but I think it's because we are not used to it. It was clear from the menu description, but she thought she would try anyway.) My daughter had the lobster avocado toast for her meal and it was a fan favorite! Instagram @datenightcraves read more

07/2019 Definitely a better visit even though my steak was over cooked but the manager made sure it was fixed. We started with the crab cake which was good but seemed slightly undercooked and the shrimp cocktail which was so fresh, large and delicious. Someone had the filet that they ordered rare but came out med rare. I had the club cut steak (think cut almost looked like a filet) which I ordered med rare but came out med ( unacceptable so I sent it back and they grilled another) Someone had the burger that was cooked well Two people had the salmon and it was ok but over cooked in my humble opinion. The manager was great through the whole process which is excellent to see 07/2018 Burgers were over cooked, tuna certainly didn't taste or look like ahi, duck was dry and flavorless, the cauliflower rice that accompanied a lot of the entree needs to be dis continued or traded for a better option. Best thing was the lobstah corn cho read more

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