Best Places to Eat: Lake Winnipesaukee, Meredith NH, Lakes Region, New Hampshire – Restaurants to Check Out

To trust any kind of restaurant reviews, you’ve got to know the reviewer:

Married, 2 kids – most of the time we’re out as a family, and the best restaurants have something for everyone
I’m Celiac, so I eat a gluten free diet – but I’m the only one in the family that does so
I like meat, bbq, tacos, breakfast sandwiches (& breakfast tacos too), burgers, and benedicts

Frog Rock Tavern (67 Main Street, Meredith, NH 03253)

Best view
Best beach bar
Best lobster rolls – best novelty lobster roll with one pound of meat (it’s the real deal). Warm butter and mayo salad style lobster rolls.
Great beach and boat drinks – try the Painkiller in a bucket, good margaritas, good liquor selection
Good smashburgers, wraps, chicken fingers
Great for kids
Good ice cream stand

Camp for burgers, onion rings, ribs, stuffed jalapenos, mason bar drink specials
Lakehouse Grille inside of Church Landing at Mill Falls resort for steaks, seafood, salad, specialty cocktails, great views of the lake, great burgers
Lago for Italian, great views of the lake

Great burgers, gluten free buns
Great cocktails
Chicken sandwiches, hotdogs, grilled cheese, tater tots, onion rings, fried pickles
Great music, fun, easy-going local vibe
Surfside website

Amazing pizzas – including specialty pizzas like chicken bacon and ranch, four cheese, white pizza
Delicious calzones
Salads
Bar, music, outdoor patio
Amazing view of the Mill wheel from the patio

The best night out of good dining on Lake Winnipesaukee, or anywhere in the Lakes Region
A true hidden gem, hidden in plain site
Inventive and creative menu delivering on traditional recipes with new twists
Reliable feels good, welcome home food – and adventuresome new tastes
Great cocktails
Great meats – including the occasional ‘Ron Swanson Special’ featuring three different kinds of ribs
Gluten free options, including GF pizza, breads
Great sandwiches, great pasta, wonderful and inventive appetizers

Canoe was our first favorite restaurant to love in New Hampshire; great gluten free options, wonderful escargot (our kids love it), delicious entrees, a deep bar, great margaritas, and a good wine list
O Steakhouse has two locations, the one in Lakeport in the Opechee Inn is a great night out, one of the best steakhouses, has a great bar, great GF options, and is very reliable!
Rubbin’ Butts is a BBQ (I hate this pun), is a mostly reliable take out only joint that serves many of the great meat components from Magic Foods. Great family take out options.

48 Main has now moved from 48 Main down the Street
Best crepes – breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and savory – in all of New England
Best coffee in Meredith
Great bakery and other treats

Wow, it’s 20 minutes off of Lake Winnipesaukee, but this restaurant delivers with a gastro pub modern menu, beautiful views, and regular live entertainment
Great gluten free options – burgers, appetizers, drinks, specials
Spicy Asian cuisine on the menu

Cool old barn – but Ellacoya is just as cool
Good steaks – but not as good as Osteria, O Steakhouse or Canoe
Nice bar – but not as nice as Lakehouse Grille, Surfside, or many others
It’s amazing to see the cars in this parking lot – it looks like downtown Boston
Not worth the hype – with our experience the prices were high, the staff was focused on other ‘regulars’ and did not seem to care about new diners