Great place, great meal, lots of vegetarian options! The food and service were both great, but the place can use some updating. Not a real drawback, and would return if in the area again. read more

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Ate here for the first time yesterday when we had time to kill before a show at the Colonial. We made reservations in advance as suggested on the restaurant's website, and we were glad we did because the place filled up quickly shortly after we were seated. While we did find service to be a little on the slower side, we allowed ourselves plenty of time and were not particularly bothered by that. Our server was friendly despite being clearly quite busy. We both had the chicken tender basket, and while it certainly wasn't anything fancy, they were probably the best chicken tenders I've ever eaten. The batter was crispy and not too thick, and the chicken itself was some of the best I've ever eaten in terms of preparation. The fries were delicious as well, and we did not find the restaurant to be dusty/dirty or the prices to be horrendous as indicated in multiple other reviews. My biggest complaint, honestly, is that the lighting is very dim and could be problematic for some people. Overall we were very impressed and would definitely return in the future if we were in town for a show! read more

Well, I can't mark them down for being inconsistent. Every time I have been to this establishment I have been more than disappointed. Tonight they were not busy (4-5 tables outside). We ordered drinks, which came in a normal amount of time. Then we waited. And waited. And waited to order. Probably 20 minutes. Finally we ordered. Then we waited. And waited. No offer for more drinks in all that time. When the food did arrive, one dish was missing. Starving , we dug in. Except for the one member of our party who had nothing. We had a show to go to, so all but them and their partner left for the show. The last two finally arrived at the show after waiving off the food that arrived around 30 minutes after we ate. Disappointing at best. Still one of the most inconsistent restaurants in the area. Please be better for in house customers. Please. Please. read more

We walked in at 1:45 and were seated right away. We ordered sandwiches, which, according to the menu, come with fries, and we each ordered a side salad. Our food finally came out 30 minutes later, both plates without fries. I asked our server and she said she assumed we wanted the salad instead of fries. Why didn't she ask us instead of assuming? The side salad was an upsell on the menu, she cut her employer short. We did want the fries but told her to forget them as we didn't want to wait another half hour. I ordered the grilled chicken ranch sandwich, the chicken breast had obviously been split as it was very flat. It was also very difficult to cut or bite into. It had been either over cooked or cooked from frozen. I left half on my plate. Hubby ordered a Reuben sandwich which he said was very good, but the corned beef looked đried out along the edges. He is much more forging than I. Although our salads were fresh, pieces of the iceberg lettuce in mine were brown and mushy. This was our first visit and our last.. We will not be returning to Hector's. read more

We went during Pumpkinfest! The town was thriving, the service was good, gal very busy but attentive. Loud inside as bar right next to eating area. Nicely heated outside area! Bettor outside for ambiance. Had horsduerves! read more

Just found this place as we were shopping. For boots. Stopped in and much to a surprise. Place was awesome. Great bar tender and staff. Food was fantastic. Very local and friendly location. I Never knew it was here. Nice work. read more

This was a great find. It was recommended by our nearby hotel, and they were so right! Conveniently located in downtown Laconia...it was a great place for dinner. The hostess and waitress were very friendly and super helpful. (The hostess even gave us suggestions about nearby places to visit during our trip.) we had plenty of hot rolls and some really good food. Both of our meals were great. Really loved my lobster roll and coleslaw. The payment process with a QR code was really easy and convenient. Next time, we'd like to dine outside. (We couldn't this time, because it was raining...) read more

Hectors Fine Foods & Spirits - Bourbon Street Steak Tips - Seafood Near Me - Laconia, New Hampshire

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My husband and I were here for The Extreme Experience. We did a walk in we had bacon wrapped scallops, stuffed mushrooms which were delicious. Dinner was followed by Prime Rib for hubby, steak sandwich for myself delicious beyond words. We had a great waitress who was pleasant and friendly. I loved the atmosphere and the beautifully decorated building. read more

This is a great place to eat if you've never been to a restaurant in your entire life...that way you'll have nothing to compare it to. If you HAVE eaten in a restaurant before, well, this probably isn't somewhere you want to eat. On the plus side, the waitstaff was friendly and the ambiance was homey. The food (and let's be honest, that's what matters at a restaurant) SUCKS. My wife had a hamburger. She asked for medium. It was charred black on the outside so that was all that could be tasted was the burned outer shell. Hamburgers shouldn't have shells. I had the baked stuffed scallops. This consisted of 6 medium sized scallops dumped on a bed of plain tasteless bread crumbs that appeared to have been poured out of a box into the bowl. No seasoning. No flavor. The only positive thing about the food, was that the plain baked potato was cooked. Hard to f$&k up a plain potato, so they've got that going for them. read more

I took my mother to lunch here on a weekday. She has mobility issues, and I hadn't done the proper research to know this is not great for those with mobility issues. The handicap spaces are quite a distance from the entrance. The sidewalk is uneven and presents possible tripping hazards. And there are stairs to go down into the restaurant. The lunch menu didn't offer too much for vegetarians (think protein), and the price points were high. The portions were a bit small for the cost. Our server was nice, and the food tasted fine. I could have done without the TVS and Keno. I can't bring my mother back here because of how difficult it was to get her in and out. I'm Not sure I'd come back anyway. read more

Need I say more? No sparking water or mocktails. I only came to see my friends who were eating there but I knew better and ate before I came. Not even one star. read more

Hectors Fine Foods & Spirits - Seafood Near Me - Laconia, New Hampshire

All food that came out was canned or pre-packaged. You could tell the Mac n cheese was Kraft. Chicken breast was tough and beef for burgers inferior. Kids were looking for free the cookie included with their meal. When it did not come we asked. They gave up providing them long ago because no one liked them. Yet, the menu has not been changed. Guess they are too cheap to provide a better cookie. Don't waste your money here. read more

Great food, atmosphere, good service. We met some nice people. Prime rib was excellent.

Food is awesome-- and we are picky Steak done perfect. Social aspect great. Come down and see for yourself! read more

Context: This is a family-style restaurant. The four stars - based on that, not based on it being a Michelin starred restaurant. The food was good. Not OMG-WOW, but for out-of-towners going to a show down the street, this was more than fine. Waitress was friendly, and food was tasty. Bacon-wrapped scallops were plentiful and both the bacon and scallops were cooked perfectly: not overcooked and chewy, not under-cooked and raw. They were just right. Same for the entrees (baked haddock and chicken marsala). I would eat here again, no complaints. read more

I was truly hoping to have an amazing local experience but unfortunately it didn't live up to expectations. The biggest fault was the extremely slow service (30-35min for a simple hamburger) and lack of attention to detail by the chef and wait staff. The hamburger arrived with no condiments and when we asked why, we were told that the chef forgot. What was more disappointing was having to wait another 10min to get lettuce and tomatoes while the sandwich was getting cold (wait staff forgot and I had to go inside and remind them). I sincerely hope they can improve since there are few restaurants in Laconia. read more

Hector's is a diamond in the rough. Great Atmosphere and Food if you are lucky enough to have Anne as waitress - even better ! read more

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Hectors is one of our favorite spots for drinks, Keno and a snack. All of the bartenders and servers are friendly and very attentive. We do miss the peanuts and popcorn that used to accompany happy hour. Hoping that perk might return in the future. read more

Wow, first of all, the longest I have ever waited for food. And when the food came, what a disappointment. The salmon portion was tiny, dry, and burned in places. The baked potato was just a dry baked potato - no option for toppings. The "butter" was Smart Balance margarine. How can this place call itself "Fine Foods"? Unfortunately it was about the only place open on a Saturday night so we were stuck. The staff was hustling, I just wish there were more of them and they had a better product. read more

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Stopped by for lunch while out riding the Winni bike trail. Beautiful Saturday, and we got a table outside. Bruchetta appetizer was excellent. I had the Frech dip roast beef, one of the best I've ever had. Wiffy had a fried chicken breast on a pinnini. She loved it. It was fresh chicken and was giant. Our French fries came out screaming hot as well. Our server Ian was top notch and handled the patio crowd like a pro. Thanks Hector! Your place rocks. Oh and I have to say the prices were very friendly. As was the hostess. And i went in to use the restroom and it was immaculate, and the interior was really nicely done. . read more

Since I had evening work in the area, I enjoyed an early dinner at Hector's Restaurant in Downtown Laconia, which serves up American cuisine for lunch (until 4PM) and dinner in a casual and comfortable atmosphere. When I arrived here around 5:30PM, the place was not really busy and was being decorated with string holiday lights, a sign that winter is not too far off. I was greeted as I entered and could choose where I wanted to be seated. I chose to sit in the upper dining area, where there was less foot traffic. I also grabbed a free Weirs Times near the front door to read at my table since I was dining solo. A broad range of menu offerings include steaks, seafood, chicken, veal, pork, pasta, soups, salads, sandwiches, and appetizers at moderate prices, most dinner entrees priced $10.99-$15.99. Prime rib is served on Saturday nights. A lighter fare menu is also offered including fish & chips, hamburger, Philly cheesesteak, chicken fingers, and crab cakes. Daily Specials are also offered and posted by the front door. See some of the lunch and dinner menu offerings at http://www.hectorsfinefoodandspirits.com/ As soon as I sat down, my waitress was at my table in seconds and I immediately ordered a cup of the Fish Chowder ($3.29), which was posted on the Specials board. I'm a sucka for great chowda! The Fish Chowder was excellent, which came out piping hot. The broth was thick and very creamy, rich tasting, but not too heavy, with plenty of soft morsels of soft potatoes and tender haddock. The chowder was pretty filling and I'd definitely order this chowder again! For dinner, I ordered the New England Style Crab Cakes ($7.99) served with rice and cole slaw, a good price! The food portion was just right. However, the 2 Small Crab Cakes were okay, deep fried brown and crispy outside and soft inside, though mainly minced bread filler, dijon tartar sauce for dipping. The rice was cooked on the soft side and had a decent chicken flavor. The minced cole slaw had a nice cool sweet taste. I did take a peek at the dessert menu which included chocolate lava cake, white macadamia nut cheesecake, grapenut pudding, brownie sundae, Boston creme pie, and Peter's famous mudd pie. I wanted to try the latter, but I was already full and passed on dessert. Overall, a solid good dinner at a very fair price with friendly, efficient and prompt service. I was in and out in about 30 minutes. (3.7 stars) read more

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Change is usually a good thing but not in the case of new owners (last summer) at Hectors! I took 2 new neighbors there last nite for the worst dinner imaginable. Very embarrassing as we've been eating there over 20 years! Nachos were a big pile of melted goo (cheese?) that were in a big hard clump. Other friend had a tiny little chicken breast (Chicken George which is usually huge!) that she couldn't cut, dry and hard, awful. They comped for the lousy nachos, my dinner was ok but $7.00 more than last summer! We have a group of 10 and go out every Thur and also a high school class group each month of 15-20 people...we will not be going to Hectors, as in the past. That will be our change - a good thing! Sorry! read more

We've been to Hector's many times the food is quite good, big menu, and the service is excellent, the only problem is. They're not open on Sunday, which is the day we normally would love to go out to dinner. read more

Such a quaint place to grab a bite! This was our go to for ordering takeout during pandemic. Now love to go and sit on the patio! So relaxing, good music, great food, nice staff: the trifecta read more

I've been here a few times over the course of 15 or so years, and it's still my favorite time capsule. Perfecting capturing the spirit of the 90s, on the walls actually hang a lot of local, interesting history. Moving on to food, it has typical NH American fair. This time, I got the vegetarian sandwich without cheese and I added a few olives from my lunchmate's overpowering vegetarian pasta primavera. I was pleasantly surprised by the well-balanced flavors of the grilled veggies, though I do believe the extra olives elevated the experience. I also had a few espresso martinis that were really good! Service is great too and my server was very upfront about what to order and what not to. Prices are obviously reasonable--look at the nonexistent renovation expenses and mortgage likely paid off. The outdoor area looks very cute but I can never refuse a meal inside the cushy, pastel interior dining area among the local lunch club crowd. Hidden gem of sorts! read more

overall disappointing. looked great online. french onion soup lackluster at best. chicken marsallla was dry and overloaded with pasta. same for chicken carbonara. server was friendly, drinks ok . would not recommend m read more

We had a couple of locals recommend Hectors to us, so we decided to give it a try. What a total disappointment. We first tried the Nachos ($8.99). Described on the menu as "Fresh fried corn chips layered with ground beef, nacho cheese, tomatoes, and scallions" the actuality was round Tostitos sprinkled with a smattering of beef and tomatoes and some shredded cheese. The Guacamole add-on ($1.50) was a 2 tablespoon portion of food-service grade guac. We asked for no scallions, but the plate came loaded with them. We also tried the Ceasar Salad (watery and non-descript) and the Chicken Tenders basket with sweet & sour sauce. The tenders were anything but...chewy, dry, and definitely not house-made, and the sweet & sour sauce was a disgusting, congealed teriyaki sauce that was way too salty. Topping off our meal was a mud pie. The bartender/server (who was the ONLY service person in the place) told us it was a 6-layer mud pie. What we got was coffee ice cream with some chocolate chips folded in that was so frozen that it shattered when we finally cut into it. The only saving grace was that the drinks were reasonably priced. We won't be back. The food here is expensive and nowhere near tasty. However, the one server/bartender was very nice, and even though he was doing everything himself, service was pleasant and good. read more

Went for birthday dinner 74years old. party of four. First time there. 6:30 Friday Board specials lobster bis. prime rib. lots of empty tables. 15 min wait. Hostess station un manned a lot. Cleaning supplies piled on wait bench. Later move to fake flower pot. Seated and waited about 10 min. Waitress greets, missed her name. Took drink order. 20 mins Good drinks. Took apps order. I got stuffed mushrooms w cheese. So So just bread crumbs over done. My wife and sister ordered the bisk. RAN OU T. Took forever to say they were out. Bacon wrapped sscallops... Very good cooked well. app. Fish and chips very good. but came before soup app. My order of " prime rib".... didn't know they had a comedy act. Ha Ha Ordered med Rare ...very thin slice of well done something was on the plate. Gave it a try. Nope sent it back 15 min later I was told ...best we got. Switched to sirloin. Took forever. Every one was done eating. My sides are cold. Then the steak comes. Cooked med rare as requested. Good taste. Understaffed and undertrained. 2 and a half hours in hard wood chair. Not my best night, read more

After waiting 45 min to be seated I was informed they were out of the most basic items to accompany my meal as they were bringing it out. I thought I was getting compensated substitutions to find out after I received the check I paid for them. I've never been soo disappointed at a$78.00 meal. Unfortunately for them I won't be back. read more

Popped in and noticed that it was very disorganized, from the hostess to the waitress. 20 minutes before our waitress came to the table, asked what we were drinking and we had to ask for menu's. 30 minutes later, she took our order. Dropped some on the way to the table, 20 minutes later and ask what we ordered for entree. The food was excellent. The chef knows his shit. read more

Went here for the Mother's Day Buffet. Had never been before. The food was excellent. Roast beef was perfectly cooked. My husband absolutely loved the sweet and spicy chicken dish. We love going to buffets and have tried many. For the price you won't be disappointed. We've paid more and got less. The desserts were delicious as well. We look forward to eating here again. Our waitress was extremely attentive and they actually know how to make a great Bloody Mary. My husband met the owner and he was very nice and seemed to know a lot of the customers by name. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

This place is under new ownership, went for lunch last week and it was delicious as always. Great soup and the burgers are great. We really like going here often st lunch time. read more

While spending the week on the lake, we happened here for dinner with the extended family. Decor is rather dated, but overall appearance was clean and kept. The food was passable (fried clams were very heavily breaded but flavorful). However, the main detractor was the service. Slow is an understatement despite a plethora of waitstaff on duty. Drinks were not refilled despite repeat requests, plates from appetizers were not cleared before the entrees were served, and getting the bill again took multiple requests. Sorry, but will be unlikely to be dining here again in the future. read more

Got here at 4:00pm, waited 15 minutes to be greeted. I get there's a shortage of wait staff, but we didn't receive our appitized until 5:20, and didn't receive our meals until 5:45. We were going to a show at the theatre at 6 and had to inhale our food to make it in time. When we eventually got our food, thank for it tasted good but all I could think about, was the feces splattered all throughout the men's room. read more

If you're feeling nostalgic about the early 1990s then this is the place for you. The pastel floral pattern on the cushions and curtains will bring you back to watching "Golden Girls" reruns with mom. Just as bland and generic as the decor the menu fails to impress. Portion sizes are schizophrenic - ranging from minuscule appetizers to obscenely large bowls of pasta. Oh and don't worry about the finding the bathroom the path is well worn into their dingy carpet by grease stained feet. Avoid at all costs!! read more

Excellent food and service. Quentin was a delight with his entertaining stories about his life. Blonde woman (didn't catch her name) was also fabulous and told me about catch of the day. As you were LGx read more

Terrible absolutely terrible would never recommend. Was told my food will be ready in 25 minutes and I showed up a half an hour later and sat there for an hour waiting and they were not busy. Food was not even good and the lady at the front and the phone was rude. Do nor recommend read more

Great lunch service I work in the area and order here OFTEN and have never had an issue with my food or service - call in advance and they will have whatever you order waiting for you Love the Tuna Croissant that they serve ( it is excellent ) read more

My boyfriend and I made a reservation for 7 pm for 2 people and when we arrived at 7 there was confusion with our reservation and got asked 4 times who we were and if we made a reservation. The bus boy was swearing up a storm loudly complaining about work and made the situation very uncomfortable. He was dropping things left and right and getting angry / cussing making a scene. Food took a bit but it seemed they were short staff and our waiter was great, the food was quite good as well! read more

Super nice wait staff ! Not much atmosphere but Real good food and large portions! Home made ice cream cake yum! read more