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The Big Catch

3.8 (87 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Loud
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Bob L.

Even though there is no indoor seating allowed (who sat inside anyway?) the Catch is open. The clams are as good as ever.

View from patio looking at Newfound Lake. Lobster salad.
Gay S.

Beautiful view from the patios. Yes, cars/ parking lot are in front of patio but still well worth coming. They have waitress serviced patio tables and self serve patio tables. I like that choice. The bar is inside but walls are open so that also looks out to lake .There's a public beach steps away. Our waitress was FANTASTIC! She said they were short on help and that it would be a bit- that was ok- we could admire pristine Newfound Lake. This is a causal place that appears to be very patient with families and lingering customers. Like I said- amazing staff! The lobster salad was great and clam chowder was fresh and delicious. I would definitely go back!

Mixed Fried Platter - Chicken and Shrimp

THE BEST FRIED FOOD VALUE IN NEW ENGLAND!!! You can pick any two fried options for just under $20. The shrimp was lightly battered with sweet chili sauce. Also tried the fried clams and scallops from other members of my party which were both also delicious. The portions are fantastic for the price. I ate almost the entire plate and I wasn't left feeling gross because it is all breaded rather lightly but very crispy.

"Are we really eating ice cream at the lake!?"
Jay M.

Amazing Burgers!! Even better Chicken Fingers and my sons think the Ice Cream tastes better on the lake!!! Staff is super friendly!! You really can't beat the location! Most spots with a location this good wouldn't even need to try with their food... but everything here really hits the spot! Our new go to for lakeside dinning! Can't wait to come back!!

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The Common Man - Lobster Corn Chowder

The Common Man

3.9(253 reviews)
7.3 mi
•$$

Heading south off of Route 93, from the White Mountains, we stopped off in Ashland, NH an hour…read moreaway, for a late lunch. Happy to know this is the original, Common Man, who serve dinner ALL DAY! All the food I've eaten at any Common Man is very good. The Yankee Pot Roast is a favorite of mine. But, the chicken pot pie they make called to me. Their buttery, pie crust was flaky & stuffed with pieces of chicken and veggies. Bar none the best I've ever eaten. Our server was right on top of our needs. She had a good sense of humor and knew the menu well. Her knowledge was appreciated. We weren't rushed. The interior was charming & clean. There was a full bar down stairs in a room on its own. Another smaller bar is upstairs. Both floors had plenty of dining tables. Cheese and crackers were set up to help yourself. Eating at a table, on the roof top patio was a real treat. The view was sweet, seeing the Common Man's, Country Store & ice-cream shop. This Main Street area has charm. It was such a relaxing treat before getting home. Thank you, Common Man!

Ate apps and drank at the upstairs pub. Had an incredible authentic rustic barn vibe. Ate the bacon…read morewrapped shrimp appetizers - which were delicious. Maddie was our bartender/server and was extremely attentive and helpful with her recommendations - a real doll. We'll definitely be ba

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Down stairs bar

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Lobster Corn Chowder for Lunch

The Common Man - From the roof top dining patio at the Common Man in Ashland

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From the roof top dining patio at the Common Man in Ashland

The Last Chair Brewery - Pizza trays two pizzas on there. Good presentation

The Last Chair Brewery

3.9(227 reviews)
10.5 mi
•$$

When arriving, be sure not to hit the glacial rock in the parking lot. That's right, a glacier…read moredragged a rock here and then melted, leaving this gigantor behind. Loved the interior design here - with inspirations by vintage ski equipment - everywhere. There's even an indoor gondola at the bar. We enjoyed our beer flight and potato skins. The dinner was also good and dessert was fun. There are 16 pizza combinations to go with 13 draft pours, along with many other foods. On the beer: -- I was smitten by the Valley Run Apricot Saison -- Skipped tasting all of the IPA's because I'm not a fan of most IPA's unless they are doubles -- heartily enjoyed the Platter Pull Vanilla Porter --and frolicked with the White Peaks Blood Orange wheat beer -- ... as well as the Bobcat Blueberry Blonde golden ale. Get a $4 scoop of ice cream outside at the Slopeside Shakes window. They serve boozy milkshakes which you can upgrade to extra booze for $5. You can also drink brews and cocktails out on the patio.

We were over and underwhelmed by this brewery. It's an awkward set up, when you walk in there's a…read moresign on the right that says taphouse, but no one working the bar (Sunday at 1:30pm) a hostess said we could go all the way to the right which is their "brewery", we could be sat in a dining section, or we could go in back to order from the window. We went in back and wanted to get a flight; but they said we could only do that at the brewery side or the table service side. We went to the bartenders and asked for flights, but they didn't do food to go sit outside's we had to go back to the outdoor window for food. It was just confusing. The egg rolls also weren't great. The cheese sauce was thick like glue. The inside was also one dimensional, grey sludge. We were expecting like cut up veg, and some sort of ground beef but it was like They put everything in a blender and blended it all together. The casing was 10/10 though; a ton of flavor and crunch. The beet was also okay. There's 5 other breweries in the immediate area that beer has more flavor and depth. Their merch was sick, it was the coolest merch of the 5 other breweries we went to.

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The Last Chair Brewery - Cheesecake

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Bridgewater Inn Japanese Steakhouse and Tavern - Chicken Ranch Pizza

Bridgewater Inn Japanese Steakhouse and Tavern

3.8(62 reviews)
1.6 mi
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Came on a Sunday night and the crowd was very light. Our waiter Bradley was prompt and definitely…read morenice laid-back kid. Did a great job without making us feel rushed, but also not too slow. Service was great! Ambience was cozy. The main front area felt like walking back in time. We sat on the back deck outside and it was perfect and comfortable. We definitely would come back if we were vacationing in the area.

The Bridgewater Inn Japanese Steakhouse in New Hampshire is truly one-of-a-kind! Not only is the…read morefood absolutely amazing--the hibachi chefs put on an incredible show and every bite is packed with flavor--but the entire atmosphere makes it a night to remember. People are having the time of their lives here, the drinks are flowing strong, and yes... it's the kind of place where guests can easily get blackout drunk while still having the best time ever. On top of the great food and lively energy, the accommodations are unbeatable. The bedrooms are incredibly spacious--seriously, each bed could comfortably fit four large woman (200+ lbs each) without anyone feeling cramped. Perfect for group trips or just having plenty of room to relax after a long night of fun. If you're looking for a spot that combines amazing Japanese steakhouse dining, unforgettable drinks, and massive, comfortable rooms, this is THE place to be. Can't wait to come back!

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Baked Stuffed Haddock

Bridgewater Inn Japanese Steakhouse and Tavern - Steak Oscar

Steak Oscar

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The Breeze By The Bay - Crabcake appetizer

The Breeze By The Bay

3.8(38 reviews)
11.9 mi

The Breeze restaurant on main is part of a small chain,five associated restaurants all in New…read moreHampshire. We ordered drinks and put in our meal requests.Everyone had their chowder. We've had our share of chowder in New England and this was the best! Entrees arrived and we had a variety such as Seared Tuna ,Blacked Mahi, Seafood Linguine,and stuffed Prawns. The tuna was exceptional, Seafood pasta good.The Mahi was dry but our server rushed to redo it.Came back perfect! Good wine selection. Definitely would go back.

I took my family of five, and while the menu was ok for options including vegan, the execution was…read moreinconsistent, leaning toward poor. Two burgers ordered medium were instead cooked well done, and a veggie bowl with rice was served with the most poorly cooked rice I've ever seen in a restaurant. It was a solid bowl-shaped mound of gummy rice mush. And when I asked if there was a non-dairy alternative to the naan it should have come with, I was told no but I suspect the waiter just didn't want to ask. The restaurant itself was nice enough, but we were seated near the bar, which was noisier than I would have preferred. (Mostly from the very chatty bartender) I'm sure they would have preferred being told at the time, but I wasn't interested in sending back 3 out of 5 meals. But eating out has gotten too expensive to accept meals that poor. It was $190 with tip for five. (No alcohol, but 3 mocktails) My son liked the Thai salmon.

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The Breeze By The Bay - View of Meredith Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee.

View of Meredith Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee.

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Artichoke Dip very delicious and unique bread

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Walter's Basin - Ahi Tuna Wontons*

Walter's Basin

4.2(186 reviews)
10.6 mi
•$$

Stopped at this restaurant on Father's Day, so we had to wait about 25 minutes for a table. It was…read moredefinitely worth the wait. First off, what a view! We were seated right by the window with an absolutely breathtaking view of the lake. No matter what the food tasted like, this was going to be a great experience. We had been working all day, and after 12 days working the Laconia Bike Week, we were tired and just wanted someplace to relax. This was a great choice. We started with a Beet Salad for me and New England Clam Chowder for my dining partner. He seems to be on a roll to find the best clam chowder, as he's ordered it just about everywhere. He said this was good, and my salad was excellent as well. I got the Seafood Paella and he ordered the Crispy Duck. He said the duck was very good, and it came on the saffron rice that was served with my paella dish. The paella was jam packed with seafood. I'd say it's an Americanized version of paella, but was still very good. They do make saffron rice using real saffron as opposed to saffron powder. The shellfish was plentiful and had scallops, shrimp, mussels, and clams. There was edamame instead of peas, which is a bit unusual, but still good. All the seafood was cooked nicely. There was a little too much andouille sausage for my liking, which I removed. With all the food, there was no room for dessert. This was an outstanding way to end a very long week.

Aaron is an excellent professional server and other staff are efficient, well-trained and…read moreimportantly smile at patrons cordially. Great little gift shop of apparel is a bonus. We sat in a beautiful lakeside table and the foliage and view was outstanding. We shared a large very fresh garden salad with delicious champagne Dijon vinaigrette, three different kinds of burgers and a lemony chicken salad sandwich. Kettle chips are included and there is a worthwhile up-charge for yummy sweet potato waffle fries or house fries. The dessert and drink menus look fantastic but we didn't have room! Mocktails, n/a Prosecco and non-alc beer options on the menu in a clean, comfortable and special spot. Will definitely be back!

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Walter's Basin - View

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Walter's Basin - Sticky Ribs. Wings Curry Fries

Sticky Ribs. Wings Curry Fries

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The Big Catch - seafood - Updated October 2026

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