The Clubhouse opened in the former Compass Cafe along the north end of the Weirs Beach strip. This…read morelow key cozy restaurant and bar offers a small outside seating area in front, indoor high top tables (glass surface), bar seating & a table in the front dining area and another seating area in the back room with another bar (not in use at the time of this posting). I stopped by The Clubhouse recently for food and to get out of the very hot and humid weather. The place was air conditioned and I sat myself at a high top table in the front section where there were several people having food and drinks. The front room has a flatscreen TV on the wall and a digital jukebox. The bar offers 6 draft beers, can beers & seltzers, wine, mixed drinks and cocktails. The food menu offers appetizers, wings, wraps, sandwiches, subs, pizza, salads, and Italian dinners (lasagna rolls, chicken parm, ravioli) with garlic bread. The prices are moderate. I got an ice water and ordered the Lasagna Rolls ($17 plus tax). My entree was served in about 12 minutes after ordering. The Lasagna was a good portion served in a long oval casserole dish with 2 chewy buttery garlic bread pieces. The lasagna had rolls of firm noodles with cheeses and ground sausage and plenty of thick red tomato sauce topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. However, the temperature of the lasagna was all over the place with the center very cold and the edges along the dish hot, but it was mostly lukewarm. I ate about 30 percent of the lasagna and boxed the rest to reheat very hot when I got home. The check was $18.45 (cash)/$19.00 (card) with tax and before tip. Overall, the service here was courteous and efficient. The restaurant and bar was clean. The lasagna was hearty, but the food temperature should be hotter, especially serving food with ground meat and soft cheeses.

Being local to the Lakes Region, I'm always on the look out for new restaurants to try. One of the…read morebenefits of living in a tourist destination is having infinite options for places to go out to eat, but one of the downsides is so many of them follow the same tried-and-true formula of basically the same menu items within their chosen category. I hoped The Junction would be something unique, and I was not disappointed! The first thing I noticed was the overall ambiance, which was upscale and classy, but not stuffy or snooty. It's more polo and chinos than t-shirt and jeans, if that gives you an idea. The decor is all very tasteful and clean; everything has a smooth, sleek, well-maintained look that makes you feel like you're in a place where details matter. If I were looking for a venue to book a wedding rehearsal dinner or a business lunch, this would be my first choice of all the restaurants within an easy drive to where I live. The second thing I noticed was that the staff was friendly, attentive, and quickly noticed whenever our drinks needed a refill. That seems like a small thing, but to me, it's one of the indicators of employees that take their jobs seriously versus those who do the bare minimum. The Junction is absolutely the type of place where everyone there takes genuine pride in what they do, and it shows. But on to the food... I'm a sucker for Brussels sprouts, so I had the try the Crispy Brussels on the appetizer menu. They were fantastic, and I will absolutely get them the next time we go. For the main course, I opted for the 51 Burger, which is a smashburger with cheese and a bourbon maple bacon jam with hand cut fries. Again, my expectations were well exceeded. The burger was cooked perfectly and was absolutely scrumptious! There are so many menu items I want to try, but this was so good, I will likely get it again the next time we go. All in all, we had a fantastic experience from start to finish and will absolutely be back!

Finally made it to The Junction Restaurant & Provisions in Laconia, a highly rated spot we've been…read morewanting to check out! It's a trendy little bar and restaurant with an urban vibe that focuses on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. We started with the short rib poutine and Brussels sprouts (not pictured) - both were tasty. I had the boar ragu with whipped ricotta, fresh basil, heirloom tomatoes, fennel, greens, and Parmigiano-Reggiano - also really tasty. Our waiter was also really friendly and attentive, which always makes a dinner out better. Definitely glad we finally made it here!

Stopped here for a drink before dinner and the service was really friendly. We didn't get any food…read more They have a large bar, lots of tables and big windows. They have a downstairs bar too. We were there on a Tuesday night and they were doing karaoke. They have Jell-O shots and the drinks are strong!

Had a great visit ! Great apps and drinks weren't the normal generic consistency. We will be back…read moresoon. Bartender very attentive and interactive.

dont get the bad reviews. went on a saturday, had a reservation. service was great, thanks…read moreCandice! scallops a burgers were great, hot, drinks awesome. only advice, tine down the salt, we can add. thank you! right on water-awesome view and ambiance!

Had dinner with friends. 45 minute wait but thats ok, it's a Saturday night to kick off bike week…read more Actually turned out to be only a 30 minute wait. Sat out on the deck which was really nice. Seeing the boats float by was cool. Matt was our waiter and very accommodating and service was good. Good selection of food and drinks priced average. Ordered the cheeseburger nachos and they came out cold and the burger was burnt. Matt took it back and the replacement order was excellent! He was apologetic. Sorry no pics! Will be back to try another meal this summer.

We went here for dinner around 9 p.m. on a Saturday. The dining area was completely empty, but the…read morebar was packed. We were seated right away and given chips and salsa--the salsa was kind of bland, and the chips had no salt. Our waitress was very nice and attentive, which we appreciated. My wife ordered the enchilada combo with three different enchiladas. She doesn't like spicy food, and it turned out to be spicy, but no one mentioned that ahead of time. Still, she said it was good overall. I ordered the "pick three" combo with one side. It came on a giant plate (as you can see in the pictures). The tamale was decent but lacking flavor, the enchilada was okay and a little spicy (which I didn't mind), and the chimichanga was easily the best part of the meal--really good. The black beans were not good at all, though--they tasted off, almost sour, so I left them. For dessert, I got the churros to go. The menu doesn't say they're stuffed, but they were--filled with caramel and served with chocolate chip ice cream, hot fudge, and whipped cream. They were excellent. Prices were fair, and I'd probably go back, but it's not really my type of Mexican food. I prefer fresher Tex-Mex flavors, and this place leans more toward heavy cheese and sauces.

Vida Mexican Restaurant is an authentic Mexican restaurant that opened in Laconia, New Hampshire in…read moreApril 2021. It was founded by a family of restaurateurs that includes Arpeet Shah, his wife Gabriele Hernandez, and brother-in-law Alan Romani. The family sought to bring authentic Mexican cuisine to the New Hampshire Lakes Region. The menu features of variety of Mexican dishes such as fajitas, burritos, tacos, chimichangas, quesadillas, enchiladas, as well as their signature crafted margaritas. A second location, dubbed Vida II, opened in Tilton in October 2021, but it was closed by late 2022. A third location, dubbed Vida at the Lake, opened in Meredith May 2022. The family also owns and operates Ensō Japanese Steakhouse in Meredith (opened June 2024) and Raíces Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Manchester (opened February 2025). My extended family and I visited the original Vida this past summer while we were visiting Funspot down the road. After a few hours at the arcade, we were getting hungry for lunch and looked on Yelp to see if there was a good restaurant nearby. Vida came highly recommended and we're glad that we decided to stop in. Most of us started off with a round of delicious margaritas. My wife had the "Fresca Strawberry Margarita" (1800 Silver tequila, triple sec, Gran Gala, fresh lime and fresh house strawberry purée) and I had the "Spicy Margarita" (Ghost Tequila, triple sec, Gran Gala, fresh lime and agave). We then ordered some freshly made guacamole for the table to share. For entrees, I had the "Taco Dinner" (three chorizo tacos, served w/ rice, beans, pico de gallo, fresh limes, grilled onions, jalapeño and salsa on the side), my wife had the "Shrimp Fajitas" (large grilled shrimp with onions, peppers and tomato, served on a sizzling skillet w/ rice, beans and salad), our older son had the "Kids Burrito & Taco", our younger son had the "Kids Corn Dog" (w/ fries). These dishes were super authentic! All of the ingredients tasted so fresh and flavorful. We're very happy to have discovered Vida Mexican Restaurant and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for authentic Mexican cuisine in the New Hampshire Lakes Region!

Highly recommend! Went to Michael Jackson tribute last night and had a great time. The opera house…read moreis really nice and spaced out well. Parking was really easy too. Our group had an amazing time ! We were speaking to people next to us to also attended another show which they said was fabulous as well. Next time hope to get the pre dinner package the looked great. Can't wait to go back to another show.

From the owner: With a 200-seat layout built for comfort, style and mobility, every seat in the house has…read moreunobstructed views, cocktail service and the best sounds system for an experience unlike anything else in the area. Guests can enjoy the Encore Bar and Skywalk Lounge before and after the show.

Best Mudslides and Expresso Martinis . Great service! Great location and ambiance! Didn't have food…read moreservice but what I saw coming out looked good

What is up with the food at this place? There isn't one thing I could say I would order on repeat…read moreand this post is because I had the most awful lobster roll there recently. The waiter was in a rush though there was hardly anyone there. He took our order for drinks, brought them back. We ordered lunch and that was the last time we saw him until the food showed up, and he was busy buzzing around so we couldn't get his attention. The lobster roll looked ok but was so flavorless. The bun should be toasted in butter on the grill so you get a little butter flavor since the lobster was dry. It says a little mayo was on it, where? It had a strange taste of pickle juice or something. I bet if you ordered that at Blue Bistro it would be good but not sure I'd spend double to find out. The burgers are meh, frozen and not that juicy, nachos suck, grill salmon on salad, dry and not worth it. Why can't we make real food since we know the money is being made on the drinks. The dock hands bust their ass and say Cynthia checks on them all day, they are great but I think her focus should be on turning out better food. Rant over, oh yes, we will go someplace else.

Service and Food was great. Wings with Mango Haberno sauce was delicious. Grilled Chicken…read moresandwich was also delicious with shredded lettuce, pickles, mango pineapple, habanero salsa (held the curry coconut) on a toasted bun. Alcohol beverages pricey but food prices very reasonable for boardwalk.

Best cocktail in the lakes region "the smokehouse" but terrible service. Didn't even get a menu…read more Bartender was rude

Took a group including my wheelchair bound daughter for dinner on August 8th. Food was great,…read moreservice was exceptional and the manager ,Megan Page couldn't have been nicer. Will be part of our annual trip to the lakes in the future.

Who would have thought for a busy night before 4pm on a Saturday in the summer? Shouldn't be…read moreshocked with the popularity of Patrick's. The staff seemed frantic but they were working very promptly to make sure customers could be seated. I was told that our party of 2 would be about 15-20 mins. They took my phone # to add to the waitlist. The wait was more like 6 or 7 mins. We were seated in the bar area at the booths. The bar is somewhat loud but it was still average. It's nice that they can accommodate parties of 2 so easily. There were several large groups, primarily families so it's certainly kid-friendly. They serve up some of the BEST fries! I suggest the O'Crabby Patty. It is on the heavy side with caramelized onions but wow is it packed with flavor. I will be getting that again for sure!