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    Mug Restaurant

    3.3 (44 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    French Dip Melt
    Erika T.

    We arrived a little ahead of the lunch rush and yet somehow were the last table to receive food. The bartender was nice enough, but didn't space out her rounds well and that's how she ended up taking the orders of people who arrived 10+ minutes after us before she took ours. A burger is standard fare. Not sure how they can serve it without pickles, but I asked for pickles to be added. The bartender failed to mention there was a 50 cent charge. For pickles!! The French dip was lackluster and the fries served with the sandwich were over cooked. Typical dive bar atmosphere with lots of townies greeting each other. I'm sure if you are from the Lakes Region and this is the local watering hole, you'll acquire a taste for it. There are better dive bars around though. And those other locations won't freeze you out with max A/C when the outside temps aren't even in the 70s. It was warmer outside than in.

    Jerry C.

    A friendly local watering hole with decent food and friendly service. Don't be put off by the outside appearance, it's actually very family friendly. Got antsy kids? There's plenty of room to run around and video games to play. There's two doors- one for the bar area, which includes a small bar and some tables including some high tops. The other door takes you to the main part of the restaurant which includes a large seating area. the back is near the pool tables and video games. I can vouch for the burgers, most subs and even the pizza is pretty good. The beer list is mostly regular draft beers and other choices in a bottle. I wish their classic beer mugs were a pint, but at least they usually come poured full. If you're looking for something more casual than most of what's in Meredith Center, this is a good option.

    Honey BBQ Chicken Roll Up
    Lisa M.

    Absolutely loved this place. Small, Quaint, great prices, great service and Delicious food. The Honey Barbecue chicken roll up was excellent. The best I have ever tasted. The chicken was tender and the sandwich was filled with bacon, lettuce, tomato. So yummy! I highly recommend the The Mug!

    Breaded Mushrooms

    Great food, great atmosphere and great service. I have been looking for a fun restaurant/bar to go to and this is the perfect place. If you are looking for a great appetizer, their breaded mushrooms are to die for.

    R F.

    If this bar were on the Bar Rescue show it would flop. Greasy tasteless fried bland low-quality food not even fit for a dog, and likely greasier in the kitchen. Bake or broil something healthy, expand the menu, get a new cook, add fresh sautéed veggies to the plate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's not that hard! People notice the cheapness!

    Steak Bomb Sub Lunch with Sweet Potato Fries and. Smuttynose ipa

    The Mug is a Great Lake winni dive bar. If you want yummy greasy food after a day on the boat, or a day on the ski slopes, this place is for you. The steak bomb sub, the Italian sub, the nachos, quesadilla, even the pizza - will hit the spot, you can do no wrong.

    Bbq Pulled pork sandwich on a pretzel bun with sweet potato fries
    Christina J.

    Not sure why this place has 3 stars, but definitely deserves at least a 4 or 5! Stopped in on a Sunday after Thanksgiving for dinner. Few locals at the bar, and football on. Hubby got a burger with onion rings, I got a BBQ pulled pork sandwich on a pretzel bun with sweet potato fries (picture). Everything was fresh, not soggy, onion rings were not over battered, sweet potato fries not oily/greasy. Definitely a spot to hit for a simple meal!

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    11 years ago

    I was skeptical by the outside but I'm glad we stopped. Good food and cool bartender!

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    The Breeze By The Bay - Crabcake appetizer

    The Breeze By The Bay

    3.9(36 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    We ate here 3 times during our 13-day stay in the area. It was one of my favorite places. The…read morelocation has some great views of the lake, and it has quite an interesting menu. On our first visit, I had the Beet and Feta Salad with Grilled Salmon. It was fantastic, and one of my favorite meals of the entire trip. The salad was extremely fresh, with greens from local farmers. It was the best lettuce I've ever had, and when I tried to find out what kind it was, I wish told it was spring mix. It didn't look like any spring mix I've ever had, but it was such sweet, delicious and crunchy lettuce. The beets were also great, with both red and golden varieties. The salmon was cooked absolutely perfect. My dining partner got the Duck Confit Tacos. He did not care for that for a number of different reasons. In the first place, it should've been served on a different type of plate, as it was very messy and most of it was falling off the very narrow plate. He doesn't like a lot of mess. It likely would have been better had they left all the toppings off, to add them as you want them. There was way too much on top of the duck, which buried the taste. It was impossible to pick up, and very difficult to eat with a knife and fork. Plus they added too much cheese, and he doesn't like cheese much. It was not a dish he would order again. On our next visit, I had the Seafood Linguine. It came packed with fresh seafood with lots of mussels. It was a very generous portion, with plenty to take home for another meal. My partner had the grilled burger, which he quickly devoured. He said that was one great burger! On our next visit, we stopped in for a late lunch. It was a dreary, rainy day, and the weather was on the cool side. So we opted for soup. My partner got the Clam Chowder and I opted for the French Onion. They both hit the spot. My partner loved that burger so much, he ordered it again. I opted for a Grilled Veggie Sandwich, which was not as good as my salad choice a few nights earlier, but it was OK. All in all, we enjoyed all three of our visits here. I'd be happy to return again when in the area.

    I took my family of five, and while the menu was ok for options including vegan, the execution was…read moreinconsistent, leaning toward poor. Two burgers ordered medium were instead cooked well done, and a veggie bowl with rice was served with the most poorly cooked rice I've ever seen in a restaurant. It was a solid bowl-shaped mound of gummy rice mush. And when I asked if there was a non-dairy alternative to the naan it should have come with, I was told no but I suspect the waiter just didn't want to ask. The restaurant itself was nice enough, but we were seated near the bar, which was noisier than I would have preferred. (Mostly from the very chatty bartender) I'm sure they would have preferred being told at the time, but I wasn't interested in sending back 3 out of 5 meals. But eating out has gotten too expensive to accept meals that poor. It was $190 with tip for five. (No alcohol, but 3 mocktails) My son liked the Thai salmon.

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    The Breeze By The Bay - View of Meredith Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee.

    View of Meredith Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee.

    The Breeze By The Bay - Artichoke Dip very delicious and unique bread

    Artichoke Dip very delicious and unique bread

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    Walter's Basin - Ahi Tuna Wontons*

    Walter's Basin

    4.2(184 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    Stopped at this restaurant on Father's Day, so we had to wait about 25 minutes for a table. It was…read moredefinitely worth the wait. First off, what a view! We were seated right by the window with an absolutely breathtaking view of the lake. No matter what the food tasted like, this was going to be a great experience. We had been working all day, and after 12 days working the Laconia Bike Week, we were tired and just wanted someplace to relax. This was a great choice. We started with a Beet Salad for me and New England Clam Chowder for my dining partner. He seems to be on a roll to find the best clam chowder, as he's ordered it just about everywhere. He said this was good, and my salad was excellent as well. I got the Seafood Paella and he ordered the Crispy Duck. He said the duck was very good, and it came on the saffron rice that was served with my paella dish. The paella was jam packed with seafood. I'd say it's an Americanized version of paella, but was still very good. They do make saffron rice using real saffron as opposed to saffron powder. The shellfish was plentiful and had scallops, shrimp, mussels, and clams. There was edamame instead of peas, which is a bit unusual, but still good. All the seafood was cooked nicely. There was a little too much andouille sausage for my liking, which I removed. With all the food, there was no room for dessert. This was an outstanding way to end a very long week.

    We went to this beautiful little gem on Little Squam Lake tonight. The people were welcoming, the…read moreservice was great, we found the food fantastic as well. We had a beautiful view of the lake. We will most certainly be back. Thank you for an excellent meal..

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    Sticky Ribs. Wings Curry Fries

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    Canoe Restaurant and Tavern - Calamari appetizer and oysters

    Canoe Restaurant and Tavern

    3.2(319 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    This is a pretty restaurant, and it was very close to where we were staying. It has a nice vibe to…read moreit. We enjoyed our meal here. The food was good, but it was very heavy. Portion sizes are pretty massive. My dining partner got the meatloaf dish. It was absolutely ginormous! We were in an Airbnb without a full kitchen, so though we took it with us, he never did eat it. It was heavily glazed with something he did not like. Had it been glazed with a little lighter hand, he probably would not have minded it. But he did not like that flavor at all. The mac & cheese was good but again heavier than he likes to eat. The seafood dish I had, on the other hand, was very good. It had plenty of pieces of lobster in it, as well as generous portions of shellfish. The broth was also excellent. As this is a pricier place, we only made one trip during our 13-day stay. It is worth a visit here, and you'll likely get enough for a second meal. There were lots of good choices on the menu. I originally thought to give this place 5 stars based on my dish, but due to the fact that my dining partner did not make any effort to eat the rest of his meal he took home because he said he didn't like it enough, that took a star away.

    Had the pork chop for dinner, was absolutely the best chop I have ever had . Cooked to perfection…read morewith apple a goat cheese on the top, roasted sweet potatoes and asparagus.Fantastic

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    Canoe Restaurant and Tavern - Pan-seared Salmon with risotto and the filet special with mashed potatoes and roasted Brussels! Mezcalita cocktail too... 10/10!

    Pan-seared Salmon with risotto and the filet special with mashed potatoes and roasted Brussels! Mezcalita cocktail too... 10/10!

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    The Common Man Restaurant - Mac and cheese burger

    The Common Man Restaurant

    4.2(899 reviews)
    26.6 mi
    $$

    Had 2 types of Ravioli. Pumpkin Ravioli with Marscapan…read moreCheese and a Bacon and Corn Ravioli with blackened chicken which was moist. Maple Walnut Crusted Chicken with Maple Stuffing . Asparagus and Brocoli. Breads and wine

    If you're anywhere near Lincoln, NH, do yourself a favor and check out The Common Man. This has…read morebecome one of my family's favorite restaurants, and it's easy to see why. From the moment you walk in, the experience is different. If there's a wait, you can help yourself to a complimentary cheese and dip tray while you wait for your table. Even if you're seated right away, you can still grab a plate for your table. It's such a nice touch that you don't see very often anymore. Their beer and cocktail selection is fantastic and changes with the seasons, so there's always something new to try. Then the famous homemade dinner rolls arrive and they're so good they put Texas Roadhouse rolls to shame! For an appetizer, we ordered the Mexican street corn dip. It had just the right amount of spice and was absolutely delicious. My wife had the blackened fish tacos, I ordered the Asian tuna bowl, and my daughter got the same bowl with salmon. Every dish was cooked perfectly, fresh, and full of flavor. Just when you think the meal is over, they come around after you pay with a heaping scoop of homemade white chocolate. It's another thoughtful touch that makes the experience memorable. The prices were more than fair, the portions were just right, and the service was excellent. Restaurants like this where you truly feel welcomed and can enjoy a genuine family dining experience are becoming harder and harder to find. 5/5 stars. The Common Man is an absolute must-try if you're visiting Lincoln or the White Mountains. We'll definitely be back!

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    The Common Man Restaurant - White chocolate strawberry cheesecake

    White chocolate strawberry cheesecake

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    Lincoln Diner

    Lincoln Diner

    4.1(43 reviews)
    26.6 mi

    We finally got to try the Lincoln Diner! Nice location and…read morebeautiful, historical train wagon restaurant that has moved towns and locations a few times throughout the years, and has now been in Lincoln since 2025. There weren't many people lined up, but we still ended up waiting about 30 min for a table. This seems to be caused by a lack of staff - we noticed tables weren't being cleaned up for a good 10-15 min after people left, and waitresses were rushing around. Honestly from what we observed - they could slash their waiting time by half by being more efficient and/or hiring busboys. But moving on. Food was definitely worth the wait! Boyfriend and I both had the "Cadillac" breakfast (because, well, our car) and we both loved it. He had pancakes with it and I had French toast - I *loved* the French toast. Delicious. Boyfriend also had a side of corned beef hash and I had a bite - it was my first time trying corned beef and I liked it a lot! He liked it too, and says he's usually picky with that dish, so... Overall we would return! Food was great and service was super friendly.

    Back for a light bite- tuna melt and peanut butter pie. Mid week the diner is not busy but servers…read morewere pleasant and engaging. Love the setting- similar to Tilton diner with good basic food choices. Reasonable prices and plenty of parking. They still give tootsie rolls out with your bill. Closed Tuesdays

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    Lincoln Diner - Seating around the corner

    Seating around the corner

    Lincoln Diner - Cadillac Breakfast x2

    Cadillac Breakfast x2

    Lincoln Diner - Outside waiting area- cornhole for old and young kids

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    Outside waiting area- cornhole for old and young kids

    JJ Goodwins Restaurant And Sports Pub - (From Facebook page)

    JJ Goodwins Restaurant And Sports Pub

    4.6(5 reviews)
    25.8 mi

    The first time I tried to go here was on the 2nd weekend they were open but everyone had the same…read moreidea & there was a long wait. Finally, now that the 'newness' wore off, 4 of us were able to grab a table with ease. There was live music & they post on their Facebook page regularly with updates on food & cocktail specials. We decided on appetizers: nachos w/ chicken, mozzarella sticks & potato skins. The nachos were really good - I liked the chips they used. The mozzarella sticks were a bit underwhelming, similar to frozen ones I've purchased at BJs. The potato skins tasted like they were made in-house. ABOVE & BEYOND MOMENT: Our server, Jackie, was friendly & patient with our requests. I had asked if they could make a spicy margarita. She asked the bartender & they were out of their jalapeno tequila so they asked if it was okay to muddle fresh jalapenos instead. I said I trusted the bartender to do what they thought best. When my margarita was delivered, the Jackie asked if I wouldn't mind tasting it to make sure it wasn't too spicy. I think the fact they custom made the drink & ensured it was to my liking was great. I see mixed reviews about the prices. I honestly found that appetizers averaging about $15 was on the high side. We'd like to go back for dinner, maybe when there isn't live music. Very loud due to the small space. The ambience is a cleaned up version of J.J. Goodwins & there are (2) pool tables.

    The food is astonishing, the service is on point, the atmosphere is amazing and there's not a lot…read moreof words I can explain but I love this place. I recommend this place 10 out of 10.

    Mug Restaurant - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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