I'd stayed away from this place for a few years as it can get pretty crowded on weekends and past experiences were not great. But this time I was pleasantly surprised by the food although the service was really lacking. There was a brief wait to get in but we were seated on the upstairs porch and enjoyed the busy and scenic view. I would have rated this meal a 4 or 5 if not for the slow service even though we weren't in a hurry. Drinks took about 15 minutes to arrive and our server informed us the bar was a bit backed up. Drinks were OK if a little pricey. Our lunch was ordered when the drinks arrived and we waited and waited. Our waiter was clearly quite busy taking care of other tables, but when flagged down after half an hour of waiting, her response was off-putting. She said it had been "34 minutes" and the kitchen was running 30 minutes implying this wasn't really late. So I'm supposed to feel good about that? Either the kitchen was backed-up or the restaurant was short-staffed Coincidentally she then immediately returned with our food. My pulled pork sandwich was barely warm (leaving me doubting her excuse) although it was tasty. The fish tacos were generously stuffed with mahi-mahi but were loaded with cole slaw, making the sandwich soggy. It would have been better on the side, or perhaps another indication the food sat too long before being delivered. We also had a chicken caesar wrap that was OK. Other than that the slow service the food was pretty good. Come on Common Man- You can do better. read more

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We went tonight (Tuesday, July 2nd) to Town Docks. Arrived about 6:40. There was a line. Things moved VERY SLOWLY. We noticed that there were always empty tables but that people were not automatically seated at the empty tables. After waiting till 8:00 (!) we were almost the first in line. At that point the hostess told us that although we would be seated soon, there was "a little hiccup" in the kitchen and that even if we ordered immediately upon being seated, it would be over an hour before we received our food. We chose to leave but she was not going down the line to tell the others. ??? We asked why she had not told people sooner and she said she had not known. We motioned to all the others on line and she just shrugged. Obviously this did not concern her. We were outraged by this lack of consideration. We will not be trying Town Docks again. read more

Staff was rude and useless. After 30 mins we asked how much longer and our wAitress she said "I don't know". We waited over an hour for our food and saw other larger groups getting food before us. When asking the staff about the wait our waitress repeatedly told us ticket times take 45 mins but it had already long passed 45 mins. When I noted that a larger table who's order she took after ours was already served, instead of apologizing she snapped back and said they placed their order first (despite us seeing visually otherwise). When I called her out on that she finally gave the excuse fried food took longer (but it still took longer than the 45 mins she said). After seeing me confused she finally admitted she submitted our ticket 5 mins later after our apps. The manager also refused to talk to use directly but asked a neighboring table if everything was ok. Clearly they didn't care serving us knowing we were tourist who wouldn't come back. We actually come to this area annually from CA. We were not compensated anything and only given excuses and called wrong. Not to mention we were a table full of POC being served by a predominantly white establishment where other white families were seated after us were fully served and checked out before we even got our food. Not a great feeling. I honestly would've been fine with all the excuses of being understaffed if it didn't get delivered with so much attitude and defensiveness from our waitress. I was just curious about our food. In the end we asked for our food to-go. Came home to half full boxes of two fish and four fries. It's unfortunate we had such a rude experience since the food is actually good. Not worth being told I was wrong by a teen and not shown respect from an adult manager. Upset since my experience with staff at other establishments around the area has been wonderful. DO NOT get the fresh lemonade. I should've read the other reviews but they're not lying when they said it taste like lemon water. read more

From the parking area you can take a stroll along the boardwalk/docks to get to the restaurant. It was a tiny bit confusing as to what gate/door you entered to get to the restaurant, but the staff directed us to the inside or outside dining area. The service wasn't the most attentive, but it was relatively prompt when we asked for anything and the servers were friendly. The fried foods were cooked excellently! The clam strips were tender and the batter was light and crispy. I definitely had enough for later! I didn't try the tacos, but was told they were delicious! I would visit again and try the outside seating with the view of Lake Winnipesaukee! read more

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Table covers are filthy dirty, with some dead moth stuck to it. I thought now all the restaurants suppose yo keep ther premises extra clean. Apparently not this one. Food is just take anything, put it in the deep fryer and it's done. I was expecting a little more from a "fisherman's platter". Oh, and don't forget to add a bunch or mayonnaise and ketchup... sorry, but its low quality food. Not coming back here. read more

Town Docks - Table covers are filthy dirty, with some dead moth stuck to it. - American Near Me - Meredith, New Hampshire

Sitting beside Meredith Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee, and enjoying a Emile on a picnic table, can't be beat

Located right on the lake, Town Docks Restaurant is a casual, fun place. It is primarily arranged out in the open on sand. Umbrellas are available at every table. The small bar area is a great place to sit. The "Steamers" are perfect - hot, sweet, and served with water and butter. My partner had lobster corn chowder. He said it was delicious. The drinks are fun, with a lot of specialty cocktails. Choose a bucket or pineapple as your container and pick your poison! The burgers and lobster rolls seem to be the most popular choices along with soup. They had a GF by as part of their GF menu (rather small). They did a great job with checking about cross contamination. Two suggestions - have some chips that are prepackaged so dips can be offered GF. Also try some GF chowder recipes. read more

I was visiting from out of state and this is my first time in New Hampshire & at the lake. We came by here for a late lunch on a Sunday funday afternoon. Town Docks is right on the lake and has plenty of outdoor seating. It was pretty crowded when we arrived, but we found a table for four pretty quickly right near the outside area. Our waiter was very friendly. Service was a wee bit slow due to the crowd, but I didn't mind. Parking was not terribly hard to find if you don't mind walking a little bit. Food & Drink: I started off with a Hendrick's Cucumber Lemonade ($8) which was really tasty and very refreshing! I also made it a point to order the Lobster Mac & Cheese ($18.99) since this was my first time in the New England area. The bowl was enormous and topped with their signature potato chips. There wasn't a ton of lobster in there, but enough to make it a hearty meal with leftovers. TONS of leftovers from that dish! My bf had the Dock's roast beef which was also piled high and enough to satisfy. I approve of both food and tiki drinks here. I think this is a solid place to stop at if you are looking for a little lunch or dinner spot on the water where you can dress casual and enjoy the New England summer. I enjoyed hanging out here with the natives and tourists alike...worth a stop if you're looking for a beach bar :) read more

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This was one of the best experiences we have had during COVID and before..... Service/waitress, Nancy Was. 10! Fun, funny, helpful.... exactly what a place like this needs... food was great and the Pina Colata In the Pineapple was clutch! Try it out! read more

Town Docks - American Near Me - Meredith, New Hampshire

We ventured out to Meredith one day to check out the town and shops and we were hungry so we made a pit stop in what seemed like a bunch of smaller restaurants connected and sharing shoreline seating. The outdoor seating were picnic tables in the sand adjacent to boat docks. They had funky vinyl tablecloths and there was also an outdoor bar. Many signs stating not feed the ducks and I just assumed it was because they poop all over the place but later learned that may be a tiny problem- the ducks were like my dogs at home, begging for food and coming right up to kids trying to take things (one of them did) but my 2.5 year old was good about following directions - besides she was having more fun coloring and then playing in the sand with sand toys. The servers were in abundance and we had arrived just after 11 for an early lunch. I felt like living on the wild side while on vacation so I ordered a pain killer - well, it came in a small bucket! I liked their clam chowder (white) as well as the mahi mahi tacos which had great toppings but the fish itself felt a tad dry. The place filled up quickly for lunch - all tables were filled by noon! They had a list of live performers on a wall so I presume the night experience is fun as well. Will definitely be back! read more

Town Docks - Mahi mahi fish tacos with potato salad - American Near Me - Meredith, New Hampshire

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WICKED. FREAKIN'. GOOD! Sooooooo impressed by this place! Outside dining, casual, right on the lake! We were just going to get drinks but the food looked good so we ordered! You cannot go wrong with their lobster rolls! Maine lobster which says it all! Melts in your mouth. It was paired with an amazing potato salad. So full of flavor. Ahi tuna salad was one of the best I've had. Fresh salad with a sesame dressing. Just to die for! Our drinks were great too! Watermelon cooler was refreshing and just the right amount of watermelon. I substituted sprite for club soda and I could drink these all day! You cannot go wrong here! Our server was amazing! Attentive and there at the right times! Great service. Even better atmosphere and you can come in your bathing suit! How this ONLY has 3.5 stars is beyond me. 5 plus here! And I'm picky! read more

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Put on your sandals and shorts and come relax at this beach like lake-side bar/restaurant/ice cream window. Don't even think about showing up here in nice shoes or a tie. It's a very casual setting complete with a sandy beach around the tables. The service is good, the food is very good, and despite a short wait, the food was delivered quickly. I enjoyed the lobster Mac, it did have large chunks of lobster. My hubby enjoyed the buffalo chicken wrap and the chicken was very crispy. We'd definitely return. read more

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We went here for lunch yesterday, glad we chose to sit indoors instead of outdoors, as soon as we were sat indoors, it started pouring rain outdoors!! (Yes I know it does not rain indoors, but just want to make sure people know I am not talking about a leaking roof indoors lol). Anyway I had a Caesar Salad wrap and it was delicious! My wife had chicken tenders, they were also very good and excellent service too! read more

The food is not at the level of any of the other common man restaurants, but the drinks are fine, and the setting is nice. I remember when it used to be Frankensundae. read more

As another Common Man enterprise, it's a well-managed operation that does well being a lake side feet in the sand family and adult destination. Go with adults and sit at one of the two bars. For the family there are plenty of picnic tables with umbrellas. Food options for everyone from salads to chicken nuggets to seafood platters. Even some creative apps. Lines are to be expected on summer weekends, but, the managers are top notch and keep things moving. Best seats for adults and couples: try upstairs away from the crowds. Or, try the couch area inside the bar near ekal. Enjoy and relax like you're on island time. read more

We just had a very nice lunch. This review was inspired by the wonderful service we received from our server Ashley...she was attentive, quick and very pleasant! read more

We love the Common Man Restaurants generally speaking, although their restaurants were idiots when it came to the Scamdemic. Didn't give them one dime when they started requiring masks out doors. The following year: The Town Docks Restaurant is a great dinning location; right there on the the big Lake. But the price is a bit high when serving on paper plates and crappy plastic spoons and forks. My wife and I racked up a bill for over $100 just for the two of us. The value just wasn't there. It would have been spot on if we actually had dishes and silverware. The waitress was lovely and did a great job. With friends, we'll probable return, but we'll do soups and appetizers. read more

Super cute location - but definitely a little pricey for the food quality. I had their "award winning" crab cakes - and they were not impressive at all. They tasted almost frozen. Also, everything was served on paper plates, which I was slightly disappointed in, especially since my meal was $25.....well, The spot is adorable and the staff was nice. Would definitely return for some cocktails and the scenery, but would probably stay away from the pricey, not worth it grub. read more

Town Docks - Waterside - American Near Me - Meredith, New Hampshire

Service was great, although if you wanted desert you're out of luck. We were still eating when our bill arrived. The clams were probably the worst that I've ever had. They were overcooked, and way more expensive than other places. They need to change the oil in their fryer. I will not be returning. read more

The food is amazing and there's so many nice waiters. The view and sound of the waves just made this place even better.

The best thing about this spot is the ambience. It's right of the lake, with lots of tables by the water, twinkly lights, and sand on the ground. I also thought the cocktails were a great deal, many of them are in the $8-9 range. (My favorite of the ones I tried was the watermelon mojito.) It also seems like they all go out with the blended/larger drinks. Ex. There's a drink for two that comes in a watermelon, or a pina colada that comes in a pineapple topped with whipped cream and a cherry. My food was nothing special, slightly below average even. I ordered the crab cake dinner ($20) because the menu said it was voted best in NH. I'm not a crab cake expert but the meat tasted kind of fishy. Overall, the portion wasn't very big for the price either. If I came back, it'd be for the drinks and the lake views. read more

Town Docks - Crab cake dinner - American Near Me - Meredith, New Hampshire

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Great food, great people, and great service! This is a fun, family-friendly restaurant with a gorgeous lake side view. The waiting line looks a little intimidating when you take a glance from the parking lot but once you get on the bridge, the view makes the wait less painful. Popcorn Pineapple- Must-try!!!! Battered fried pineapple, why not?! These perfectly bite size pieces were so worth the wait. Grilled Fish Tacos- Delicious grilled tilapia, slaw with pico de gallo and cilantro sour cream. It's a little messy if you're a slow eater (like me!). Strawberry Basil Colada- I'm not really a mixed drink person but this drink was a game changer. Refreshing, sweet and perfectly pink concoction. So drink up ladies (and dudes too, don't be shy to order it just because it's pink). They had some daily special burger with chili in it, which was yummy too! The service was exceptional here. Super attentive! Oh and they brought the Popcorn Pineapple after we were halfway through our meals and recognized it immediately, apologized and took it off our bill. It wasn't a big deal at all because we were sooo happy about how amazing everything was! read more

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We stopped by the Town Docks restaurant as it was in a convenient spot for us. What a lucky stop. Our service , by Katlin , was first rate in every way. We ordered the fisherman's platter and a pina colada. The fisherman's platter is the best I have had, EVER. There is an up-charge to include the full belly clams....you must do it. We will be back again, soon, but not soon enough. read more

Very, very good food. Well prepared and well presented. The major issue is, it's so grossly way over priced! Literally for everything on the menu. Common Man, Inc knows this and has priced the menu because of the location. A local place in Ashland has 8oz's (read 1/2 pound!) of whole bellied clams for $25 as a dinner with fries, or $20 as a side for the same amount. Town Docks price on a whole bellied clam dinner with fries is $30. And, it's literally only a couple ounces of clams with fries. They are charging you a ridiculous price for maybe 4oz's of clams, and a stupid rest of the price for French Fries. Again, good food, but like a lot with Common Man, Inc., such a huge tourist price ripoff. read more

Great food and drinks. A bit pricey buts in the center of a tourist destination so it's to be expected. Awesome veggie burger, lobster roll and clam chowder. Perfect for beach ambiance. Wish they had as separate 21+ section more than the small bar. The restaurant crawling with children and should capitalize on a section for adults only. read more

Love coming back every year/time! I always bring out of state Visiter's hear! Love the view and the felling you get. Food is served fast and friendly staff. Love the chop chop salad. read more

I used to visit Meredith NH growing up with my family in the 90s and always went to Franken' Sunday for ice cream. I'm visiting from Florida and my dad and I went today and it was excellent. All of the staff was smiling and friendly. Josh was our server and was attentive and genuine. The calamari was better than anything in Florida and the onion rings and Lobster rolls were perfect. With the best setting and scenery in Meredith this was a beautiful experience. read more

I have very mixed feeling about Town Docks. We arrived on a Friday around 6:20 pm. We waited about 20 minutes in line and then waited outside for about 30 minutes before we got our chowders. They brought out two cups when we ordered two bowls but we took one of the chowders. We then went inside because it was really cold. Then we waited another 40 or 45 minutes before we got our food. We had 9 people but we split into parties of 4 and 5. Our server Emma was super sweet and accommodating and the both she and her manager let us know that our drinks and chowders would be comped because we had waited over an hour for our food. I split a jumbo lobster roll but it really wasn't jumbo at all. I also ordered a bowl of chowder to come out at the same town of the meal. It was hot and had a lid on it which was nice because I like my food piping hot. The chowder was thick but didn't have a lot of stuff in it. The lobster roll was tasty and had a lot of lobster. A friend got a burger and said it wasn't impressive and another friend got a fried platter and said it wasn't hot. When the check came, they charged for two cups of chowder and the bowls of chowder even though we only took 1 cup. Only 2 people got drinks so that wasn't much of a discount. It was about a $21 discount and $9 discount. Even though many things went wrong, I'd come back if I were ever showing someone around. Pros: Food was tasty Portions were good for the price Nice view if you sit outside Server was friendly Con The wait was ridiculous The comp should have been a percentage Food could have been warmer and been given more attention read more

Town Docks - American Near Me - Meredith, New Hampshire

Wonderful space that makes you feel laid back. Especially with a sandy playground for kids! Lobster roll was delicious! Onion Rings and fries were fresh and made in house. Super dog was certainly an interesting food item everyone should try once. read more

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Came in for lunch with my boyfriend. We sat at the bar in the very back. The bartender was nice. We started with calamari served with Thai seeet chili sauce. The calamari was pretty heavily breaded and lacked seasoning to the batter. Definitely needed the lemon wedge for some acid balance. The sweet cause was a bit too sweet to me but alright. We also got fried clams and a butter pouched lobster roll. The clams were fried in the same unseasoned batter as the calamari and had WAY too much batter. The fries were also under seasoned. Like no salt or pepper or anything. I asked for some on the side and got some. The lobster roll was good and buttery. The house made chips were good but needed maybe some old bay. Over all alright but I don't think I'd ever get anything fried there again Bc or lack of seasoning and heavy batter. read more

PROs: 1) wonderful view of the lake. 2) great selection of craft beers on tap, 3) music...at least on the Sunday evening we visited. 4) a very generous portion of lobster on the lobster roll. 5) Madeline the server was great. Very active and had a very positive attitude. CONs: 1) the clams were (relatively) small: both the steamers and whole belly clams. The fried clams came off more as clam strips. read more

A place to go to get drinks and some pub menu items, but don't expect any frills in the dining. The day we were there the POS system kept going down so our food never appeared and no one seemed to notice until we almost flagged down someone else's food that we thought was ours. The staff were mostly un attentive and distracted and the food was just ok. The mixed drinks were just ok, nothing special. The views of the water are great and they rest on the views as being their calling card rather than delivering on great service, drinks, and food. Go for the views, but then again it is a big lake you can find the views almost anywhere. read more

This was the best lobster and food I have ever eaten. I definitely recommend this place to eat!! The corn was great! but the lobster was the best. If you go to Lake Winnipesaukee I suggest Town Docks restaurant- it's great!!! read more

Service at ice cream stand is horrible. Bunch of young ladies who hate their job. Ordered a small with sprinkles. Hands me the cone top scoop falls off- she picks it up and tosses it away and says. "I don't know why it's not cooperating" ask if she could replace it ...eye roll and she said it's fine and turned to the next customer. Then.. cookie dough ice cream is all ice..frozen cream no cookie dough. It's mid July. Hot summer. Your serving ice cream. It makes people happy.. but not here. read more

This is the first socially distanced restaurant I have been to since Covid-19. Right on the lake, this little beach getaway is a refreshing experience to have lunch. It is welcoming and the food is delicious. My favorite is the pina coladas served in pineapples. The social distancing worked effortlessly and did not take away from a delightful experience. read more

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Great views of Lake Winnapasaukee, great atmosphere, great drinks, but the food, not so great. I've been here multiple times and each visit is pleasant, there's sometimes a wait for a table but it moves quickly. The service is friendly and the place is incredibly casual. If you stick with burgers and fries you should be ok - but everything else I've tried hasn't been up to par. But! Come for everything else just not a full meal. read more

I had not been to Town Docks in many years. We were in Meredith for the day on the 4th of July and thought it would be a great place to grab dinner. I was worried that we might not get in considering the summer holiday but found that the hosts were very organized and moved through the waiting line in quick pace. We were seated within 15 minutes. Our server (huge shout out to OLIVIA) visited us very quickly. She was extremely attentive and kind on a very busy day and did not seem stressed in the least. She visited us many times for drink orders and updated us on our food. Quite honestly we were shocked at how quickly our drinks and food arrived on such a busy day. Both the drinks and the food were outstanding. From the hosts, to the waiters and the kitchen, everything was running top notch on the 4th of July. Can't wait to return! read more

We had one amazing time at this totally relaxed waterfront place. Came here with a long-time, I mean long-time friend of 40 years. When he said I could feed the ducks, I didn't believe it. Then we came in, on the beach-sandy outdoor bench seating. And the ducks came by to say hello. The waterfront setting here is idyllic. Nestled in the docks, with gorgeous views of the lake and mountains and the town port. Perhaps one of the nicest places to relax and converse and yes, enjoy ocean and lake products. Our waitress, Brittany, was superb. We ordered the calamari, a de rigueur appetizer for me when I come to a new seafood restaurant. Deliciously cooked. Then there was my main course, an awesome salad with lobster on top. As much lobstah as they'd put in a roll. Wonderful. And the beer..... An amazing lunch. Brittany waitresses read more

I am only giving 1 star, but would give 0 stars if possible. We were on a bachelorette party of 8 girls and the entire group had 2 drinks each, in addition to over $100 worth of food, and we were told by the manager they were uncomfortable continuing to serve us and were asked to pay the bill and leave. We were not even there for 1 hour and had not been out drinking before. We were not loud, inappropriate, or remotely out of control and we were all shocked that we were getting kicked out when there were other much louder, obnoxious groups who were getting served. 0/10, I do not recommend to anyone to go to this establishment. Horrific customer service and an overall terrible experience our entire group will be sure to let everyone know about. I strongly advise you and your groups to find another bar to go too if you want to genuinely enjoy yourself. read more

I've had two delicious lunches here so far. Great beach bar vibe, sandy floors and wonderful spot on the lake. Staff are nice and helpful, today was five stars, yesterday was slow and patchwork. Evens out to a strong 4, I'd definitely recommend. read more