Great casual dining on paper tablecloth makes you feel like you're right on the coast!! our go-to entre is the swordfish tacos. It's great to eat when it's fairly warm out and the windows are open and you feel the breeze coming off the Back Bay. read more

I have been coming to Wolfetrap Grill & Rawbar for a number of years, and always enjoyed the experience. However, my most recent meal there was very disappointing. I ordered the lobster dinner - when the lobster arrived, the shell was rock hard and EXTREMELY hard to open. Everyone else was done with their meal, and I was still working on the first claw!. Then to make matters worse, the lobster meat was far from sweet and had an ammonia like odor, leading me to believe it had been in the tank way too long. As if that wasn't enough, the corn on the cob was dried out and tasteless - I only took one bite. I hesitated to bring this to the server's attention as I was there with my family to celebrate my 70th birthday, and I didn't want to make a fuss. Let's just say I will not be ordering lobster there again, and am hesitant to go back at all! read more

Make sure to call ahead for a reservation any night of the week. It's a larger spot but they do not have many servers so you'll often see empty tables. The wait on a Saturday at 5 was fifty minutes. We asked if we could order drinks or some appetizers for the kids to pick on and we never got an answer. Seating at the bar was really hard to get also. There was only one little spot to stand and wait for a drink and it took a very long time. Once you're in though, the food it's great and there is a nice view of the lake. You may even get to see some water skiers working on their jumps. There are some picnic tables out near the boats if you're just coming back from a day on the lake. Prices were reasonable, large portions and everyone left full. I had the fish sandwich. It was a fresh filet, lightly batter and lots of fries. read more

Wolfetrap Grill & Rawbar - Seafood Near Me - Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

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The seafood here is quite good. Clams, scallops and two versions of the seafood platter. Plus onion rings and fries always good. Ask for a side of atomic sauce, it's cocktail plus a healthy dose of horseradish. Powerful yet keep going back for one more dip. The place is not cheap but it's a nice place to eat out. Their drinks especially the coconut ones were so tasty. read more

Wolfetrap Grill & Rawbar - The Signature Bloody Mary. - Seafood Near Me - Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

I order the 6 oz. lobster roll it was very good as well as the seafood chowder. Conversely, the lobster roll was very expensive. my wife ordered the fried seafood platter and was disappointed in that the entire plate was overcooked and the clam strips were very dry. we have been there many times and it will be awhile before we spend that much money on a mediocre experience. Note, they did offer to replace my wife's dinner. read more

Great local watering hole on the marina. Reservations recommended for dinner, even during the week. We waited about 20 minutes without reservations. Friendly staff, fun and casual atmosphere. Great food. Tried the clam pizza for an appetizer. Lobster roll was fresh and well seasoned. The bouillabaisse seafood was not a traditional bouillabaisse, closer to a cioppino. It was like a wonderful marinara sauce that had been turned into a thick soup loaded with seafood and it was wonderful. I'd order this again and again and again. read more

Been there many times, sometimes very good other times just ok. Food is good especially if you like fried seafood. Sometimes staff act like you are bothering them. Definitely make a reservation or wait time can be extreme. Overall very good. read more

My friend and I were drawn here looking for a lunch spot that was dog friendly. The servers were so kind and accommodating and brought out a bowl of ice water for our pups. It's a beautiful restaurant right on Back Bay. You can pull right up to the dock on your boat or jet ski and hop off for a great meal. I had the fisherman's platter with haddock, scallops, clam strips and fries and everything was cooked perfectly. Fried seafood can be hit or miss, but it was lightly seasoned, battered well, and the fish was very obviously fresh. I would recommend it for anyone visiting the Wolfeboro area! read more

Wolfetrap Grill & Rawbar - Fisherman's platter - Seafood Near Me - Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

Fantastic local place away from the tourist downtown strip. Fresh seafood and good service most of the time. Great spot for lunch or dinner, definitely recommend reservations! read more

The food was very good and it was hot. Our server was friendly and attentive. I had three problems; 1. It took nearly 40 minutes to get served. 2. The noise level was a little bit too high for my taste. 3. My meal's Mkt price was quoted to be $24, but I was billed $36. I was quoted for an "appetizer", but I was served the "platter" which included french fries($12). I told the server when she initially quoted the Mkt price that I didn't want french fries. read more

Wolfetrap Grill & Rawbar - Fried Whole Belly Clams - Seafood Near Me - Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

Spectacular food and outstanding service! Made our last night of vacation so special thank you so much!!! read more

Saw another review that perfectly summarized it - casual atmosphere but the food is a step above the rest. They gave a nice outdoors area right off the dock but indoors options exist as well and a bar (sit outside if you can though). The food is excellent. I love the steamers and stuffies and look forward to their swordfish tacos whenever we come to Wolfeboro. You need to make reservations weeks in advance because this place is not a secret gem anymore, it's just a gem lol. I've always had good servers here and the owner makes it a point to come around and chat with tables to check in. They also operate a market in a separate building on their property and there is a large function space separately that could be booked for parties although personally I've only ever ate at the restaurant. read more

This place is likely to be a true hidden gem and we were so lucky to have it recommended to us by Graham & Jacqueline at Lonewolfe Brewing Co.! Food, service & setting were simply amazing! Highly recommend the grouper tacos and the wedge salad, delicious!!! read more

Wolfetrap Grill & Rawbar - Beautiful setting! - Seafood Near Me - Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

The picnic tables are great. Probably better than sitting i. The restaurant. But the food does not have much flavor. The fish seems fresh though. I will likely more come for a drink and eat elsewhere in the future. read more

Everyone enjoyed their plates Steamers fresh and sweet Parmesan encrusted haddock Lobster roll Thai salmon All recommended Waitress accommodating and knowledgeable. Lovely view Would definitely recommend and return read more

Wolfetrap Grill & Rawbar - Lobster roll Parmesan encrusted Haddock - Seafood Near Me - Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

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Had a 6:45 reservation for 2 we waited over 5 minutes to even have a server come over with water. Ordered calamari appetizer with marinara right after our drink order however the appetizer took a bit however it came out incorrect and waitress trying to say you wanted marinara? Which then took another ten minutes. Dinners were fine plenty of food however never got asked if we would have liked another drink our last two times here the service has been lacking. Was end of night not really that busy wasn't impressed with the service hopefully next time it will be better read more

Second visit this trip so my partner could get her lobster fix. We sat outside on a brilliant Autumn day. Service was attentive as usual and the meal was great. I had the swordfish tacos. Perfectly cooked fish, good flavour combination, and plentiful. read more

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Awesome seafood, great service pretty spot on the Back Bay. What's not to like? The only negative is it is really busy during peak summer hours. read more

Wolfetrap Grill & Rawbar - Seafood Near Me - Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

The food, service and ambiance were all fantastic! We ordered a stuffed clam and crab cake to share, both were very tasty. For an entree I ordered haddock tacos and my friend ordered a fish sandwich. Again, we both enjoyed our meals and I even brought a taco home! We went for lunch around 1:30 on a Thursday, the outside seating was full but there were plenty of seats inside, which was still very nice and casual. Will definitely be back! read more

Four of us had dinner there. We ordered (2) shrimp platters dinners, 1 swordfish and 1 haddock dinner. Both shrimp dinners were overcooked and the fries were cold. We had to ask our server for silverware and napkins. She was totally oblivious to serving us. The ketchup bottle at the table was empty and when we asked for more she gave us a new bottle which required us to remove the inner seal before using it. At no point did our server ask how our meals were, and to add insult to injury when she brought our bill she emphasized how pleased she was that we had a great meal, which we did not. Not coming back anytime soon. read more

Still on a seafood kick when we arrived inn Wolfeboro, we tried Wolftrap Grill and Rawbar for dinner tonight. Good fried clams are something we do not find too often so that's what we ordered tonight. Wolftrap served whole belly clams where the breading was so light it didn't detract from the taste of the clams. Most of the clams in our serving were huge and meaty and tasted so good whether you used lemon, tartar sauce or just ate them as they came. I thought the serving size was fair given the price. Service was as fine as the food. read more

Wolfetrap Grill & Rawbar - Fried Clams - Seafood Near Me - Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

We had our wonderful lobster at the bar and the lovely bartenders made the whole experience even better. If I didn't live in Georgia, I would be here often.`1 read more

I love Wolfetrap, great outdoor area and inside vibe. Delicious fried clams, steamers, chowder. I found the lobster tacos to be AWFUL. Unlike normal fish tacos, the lobster is served ice cold and unseasoned. So it is literally chunks of ice cold plain lobster sitting on a pile of iceberg lettuce on a thick, stale corn tortilla, with a drizzle of sriracha cream. The black bean and corn salad is on the side. These aren't tacos they are cold lobster on lettuce. I asked the server if it was correct and she said it was. I would normally at least eat all the lobster because...it's lobster. But I really couldn't eat much of it (not that the server cared to ask about). Moral of the story: If you want tacos get the fish tacos (not lobster). If you want lobster get a lobster roll or the steamed lobster. Don't try to combine them at this restaurant. P.S. Still giving 4 stars because one bad menu item doesn't ruin the restaurant which is still great :) read more

Fantastic seafood! And great ambiance right on the water! My favorite was the bouillabaisse seafood stew, delicious and generous portion. The parm crusted halibut was sublime! And the swordfish was delicious as well! Come early! The place fills up. read more

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Showed up at 7:15 and the hostess was incredibly rude. Said that the kitchen was closing in 15 minutes and they had too many orders. Is 7:15 pm not a normal dinner time anymore? The restaurant was 25% full with people. Very confused at this policy. Very disappointing. If you can't depend on a restaurant to be open for customers at 7:15 pm then don't waste your time even trying. read more

Had this for Fourth of July and it was amazing! The seafood was perfect and blueberry pie was so delicious. The server was really kind and helpful when we were picking out the food order. Will come again!! read more

Wolfetrap had delicious food, wonderful customer service, great location, and took serious precautions for COVID-19. It was a super busy Saturday with great weather right before Labor Day and the staff maintained such a professional and positive attitude. FIVE STARS! We just had a really bad experience kayaking and renting from Dive Winnipesaukee, everyone was feeling kinda off and Wolfetrap's hospitality and yummy food turned our day and moods around. We had a table of 8 and they managed to seat us within 30 minutes in a great outdoor table, right on the water. Our server gave great recommendations and checked in regularly on us. Everyone who worked at Wolfetrap wore their masks *correctly* (thank you!). The food matched the service and location. 1. Lobster roll - everyone really enjoyed it and said the lobster was fresh and meaty. From the picture you can see that the 1/2lb is HUGE! I think everyone envied our friend who ordered the 1/2lber. 2. Seafood bouillabaisse - W.O.W. I was crazy, I ordered this on a hot day and the flavours were fantastic. It's a broth and tomato base (no cream), full of mussels, shrimp, and scallops. I kept raving about this and would go back to Wolfeboro just so I can order this dish again. 3. Fisherman's platter - generous portion of fried seafood. If you're in the mood for Calabash-style fried seafood, this will hit the spot. Do yourself a favour and go to Wolfetrap. You can thank me later :) read more

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Great food, even better location. Me and my girlfriends went to East Wakefield for a long weekend and we found this place right on a side road from downtown Wolfeboro. We were looking for a place on the water, good drinks, and fresh seafood. This place nailed all three things. Extremely fresh everything! read more

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Kind of expensive, but then again everything in wolfeboro is expensive. Great fish and chips, as well as raw bar and lots of other seafood choices. read more

I've been going to the Wolfetrap since 2004.....initially, after college, it was the last bar open downtown and there was almost always something "interesting" happening late night. Recently, after some mild maturity, I've realized that this is a great restaurant with some amazing seafood and an even better view of this area overlooking Back Bay. My typical line is oysters for an app and the oddly satisfying Lobster BLT. Occasionally the swordfish, depending on the season. The staff is attentive and engaging, but my favorite part is watching them away from the scene.....laughing and busting each other's nuts. It's a staple of a comfy restaurant with a "team" of workers that are familiar with each other. The drinks are made well and the beer list is extensive and inclusive......I hate yellow beer (BL, IPA's, etc). read more

Best seafood and service, not to mention the great atmosphere! The hostess is so friendly and accommodating! I would highly recommend Wolfetrap!! You will not be disappointed! read more

Our favorite restaurant to come to every year for a great seafood dinner. This year Madison was our server and she was fantastic as was everyone else. Definitely worth the wait. read more

Wolfetrap Grill & Rawbar - a plate of seafood stew - Seafood Near Me - Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

Consistently fresh, refreshingly satisfying meals. Good mix of apps and entrees. Uptown crowd, seasonal locals and tourists with a few real locals at the bar. Go with a group or go alone! Scoring the seat closest to kitchen kinda makes you feel like a cast member of Kitchen Confidential. Let's go boys!! read more

This review is for the Wolfetrap Fish Market. Please beware: if you are on vacation and looking for lobster...the cost here in July 2023 was $22 / LB!! Shocking!! read more

Always delicious. My parents in from Arizona and had to choose one restaurant to go to and didn't disappoint. Service, food and atmosphere are all a ten(10) read more

Heard lots of good things about this place but have not been wowed. First time visiting shared a fisherman platter, it was just ok, nothing spectacular. Second time was put off right from the beginning. Had a 30 minute wait so went to the bar to get a drink. There were 5 people behind the bar and 8 people sitting at the bar. Waited 10 minutes for one of the 5 to acknowledge me and at least say "I'll be with you in a minute ". But no! No acknowledgement and after 10 minutes I walked away. With 5 behind the bar, there was no reason for this! Finally sat down to eat, had fried oysters for an appetizer which were very good. ordered fried clams and a side salad which was very good. Husband had fish and chips which he said was just ok. Since we find few places that wow us in the area, will probadly try Wolftrap again but hope they can figure out the bar service. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants at the lake -- unfortunately if you aren't there at 5PM you won't get a spot for dinner. Wait times consistently exceed an hour if you're lucky! During the summer they have young hostesses who are usually very sweet and apologetic. The older woman who I think might be a manager may be the rudest person in the the lakes region. She will see you approaching and shout at you that they're done taking tables for the night -- at 6:15PM on a Thursday. Pro tip: take reservations so you can adequately space out the rush and take a few walk ins! Such a shame that this restaurant operates like this when they are losing money because of poor table management and reputation amongst long time patrons. Kindness goes along way. A rude lady at the front representing your restaurant does not. read more

We've been here once before. Think I wrote a very positive review but this place deserves an update. Same scenario: Sunday drive toward water in search waterfront dining and oysters. Bingo. It's on the cove side. Quieter but still, water and boat traffic which makes for peaceful time together. Sat at a table 3 feet from water. Oysters, crab cake & cold peel shrimp. No brainer. What makes the place special are the staff. Everyone is happy to see you, wants you to enjoy yourself and very attentive. Especially the young ladies who serve the tables. They help each other and seem to sincerely enjoy the teamwork of customer service. They know what they are doing and work quickly. All with a smile and suggestions. With the visit, no doubt. read more

AMAZINGLY YUMMY !!!!! Great strawberry mule with a Deeeeeeeeeelicious Lobster Roll ! Even the French Fries were Crisp and not a bit greasy or limp -We enjoyed Salad and Soup there too ! Also Great - a must go back ! Plus we sat outside with the hot but glorious breeze blowing -Loved the whole experience of eating there read more

We picked up dinner at Wolfetrap on a Friday night in COVID times. They're nicely setup, with the hostess coming out to a counter outside for orders and pickup. We had the fish tacos (haddock) and the ceviche. Both were excellent! I don't understand some of the other reviews here. Considering COVID, our service was excellent, and we would come back for the food any time. read more