Restaurant Reviews

For something new to write about, I though I would mention some of the restaurants we recommend. I guess you would have to say we have a top 5, but who's counting. This is my subjective opinion and I am entitled to it..hah...I think it is pretty accurate as guests tell me in the morning about how their dinner went. On occasion we all have bad nights so what may be good one night, may be a bit less the special the next. Service is always an issue. Especially in early season as new staff come on board at the restaurants. It takes a while to get some restaurants up and running at full throttle in the Summer. Another 'gotcha' are weddings. If a dining place does weddings or hosts wedding dinners, etc. you can get lost in the shuffle and your plate may be delayed. I have started asking that question before I make a reservation for my guests. So her goes

By the way , these top 5 are not in any particular order.

1. The 1785 Inn. This is one of my personal favorites for a good ole New England style place. In the winter it is fun to sit by the fireplace and enjoy the warmth it gives off. This past December we made it early during a big snow storm..and we watch the world turn white out the large windows looking towards Mt. Washington. I have never had a bad meal here. We have had the salmon, the filet mignon, the elk and rabbit cooked 2 ways.. and loved it all. The waiters are a hoot and I never tire of their antics. The Yodeler will often times catch an out of towner by surprise !

2. Decades Steakhouse. For the first year I was here I never sent anyone to this place. I simply did not like the name...*shame on me....Since last summer I have been a half a dozen times and the food is always delicious. I order a steak, but it also has good seafood and pasta. The majority of my guests like it.

3. May Kellys Cottage: Want some good comfort food, Made like your Irish aunt made it. Then this is the place. It is in an old building with lots of old junk in the hall way leading out back to the restaurant. From the pub are huge glass windows giving u a great view of Cathedral Ledge. We have eaten here a number of times and we always try something different.

4. Thai NanKoping: Or something like that. Usually pretty good food, on occasion they must have a substitute cook, but for the most part the food is tasty and hot.

5. Thompson House Eatery in Jackson. 9 miles from us I usually dont often send guests that far, especially if you want more then 1 adult beverage. But the food is fantistic. My wife and I had Christman Eve dinner here last year and it was perfect.

OK...I am keeping this to my top 5 favorites...there are many more good restaurants to choose from, but this is my blog !