Pavilion is such a cute and cozy spot with delicious bites - I could not recommend this spot enough! We made reservations for 4 on a Thursday. I've heard the restaurant can be quite busy, but in the middle of January, it was easy to get in. The evening was spent sharing apps and having delicious drinks. I started off with the New In Town, their take on an Old Fashioned, and moved onto the non-creamy cold brew martini (they have cold brew instead of espresso martinis). We tried the mushrooms, brussels sprouts, duck breast, duck wings, cheese plate, gnocchi, pate, oysters, tartare, mussels, creme brûlée, apple crisp, ice creams, and chocolate cake. Everything was divine. read more

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Worst and toughest steak i have had in 20 years. Cold flabby fries...and over one hour waiting to get it. Terrible service as well. All in all a bad restaurant. Hard to believe it has a high rating. By the way the wine list is also not good. Had a cheap cab at $20! a bottle for $15 a glass Expensive disaster. Now you know. . read more

Came highly recommended. It was fine enough. Might have been so highly recommended due to limited restaurants. If the same restaurant was in a big city, I'm not sure it'd be considered as amazing. Don't get me wrong, had a good meal. Just might have went in with too high of expectations. read more

We had dinner here the other night, and the restaurant has a new chef/owner. As good as it was the first time we were here, it's even better now. The new team has made some impressive changes to the menu and approach. Less pretentious and 'fussy', more cooking from what to me feels like the heart. Chef Viaud and his team are exceptional. We started with crispy duck confit - the picture shows only 1 because we ate the other 2 before I had a chance to take a pic. I won't bother with lots of descriptors, other than to say it was excellent. We had the roasted cauliflower, which was surprisingly refreshing. Again, excellent. Next was the house-made tagliatelle carbonara with sausage. Superb! We deliberately choose to eat a bit lighter so we could enjoy dessert too, and it was worth it. She had the bruleed banana cheesecake and I had the yuzu vanilla cake. Wow! Executive Pastry Chef Emily Viaud is super talented. Good cocktails from the bar, great service, comfortable and attractive ambiance, and amazing food. I'd give 6 stars if I could. Worth a trip just for the restaurant. Go! read more

By "lake standards" to food is better than most, but after two visits in the past week we wouldn't consider this a "must do" by any stretch. Just another place, despite the accolades. The service is solid if unspectacular (had the same sever twice and she was neither a problem nor a standout). Older crowd vibe. read more

Sadly, since the change in ownership, the restaurant has become ordinary and not worth the high-end menu prices. The bartender did not know how to make a proper old-fashioned and my wife's 'craft' cocktail was mediocre. The once amazing small-plate food options were no longer memorable. read more

What an amazing place to enjoy a great meal while being surrounded by a warm and eclectic beautiful atmosphere complete with fireplace bar and historic ambiance in the heart of historic Wolfeboro. read more

Pavilion - Warm fireplace in front dining area - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

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We had great expectations, but were very disappointed. My wife and I have 20 years of experience with the various restaurants in Wolfeboro, and were very excited to try the much vaunted Pavilion. Our excitement was unfortunately not met with a happy experience. We had reservations for the evening. On opening the second door to the entrance, we were shocked by the loudness. I mean LOUDness. As in a Southie sports bar at night when the Bruins are winning Not from music, but just voices. The hostess brought us to our table in the second room. The loudness of conversation around us was deafening to the point that my wife and I could barely hear one another across the table. The hostess asked "Would you like sparkling water or town water?" (Filtered) plain water is apparently not an option. Our server introduced herself and was very pleasant. She bent down close and politely yelled something unintelligible about the menu that she gave us. She too, was very aware of the incredible din. I ordered drinks; a Tangueray martini, straight up, extra dry for my wife, and a Makers Manhattan for myself. "We don't have Makers, but we have bla, bla, bla, and bla, instead". In decades of eating out from Ossipee to Boston, to Lisbon, Portugal, I was never told a bar didn't have Makers Mark bourbon. I drink Makers, not bla. When the drinks arrived in nice, teensie, weanstie stemmed glasses, filled 3/4ths, we were very disappointed. My Manhattan was just ok, but certainly not Makers. My bride's martini was just plain aweful. Flowery bouquet. Yuck. She sent it back, explaining the issues, but only got another just like it. Another teensie weanstie yucky martini. Bartenders of repute go to school on making good martinis in their varied subtleties, and understand the unique differences. One thing that's imperative for any call martini is Noily Prat vermouth. It's just the way it's done. Apparently, this bartender missed that class. Flowery. Yuck. At least four other restaurants in Wolfeboro serve up absolutely great drinks, double in size, for much less money. I chose a breadcrumb topped oyster appetizer, which was cooked to perfection, but very, very salty. Displeasingly so. "How is your food so far?" "Salty", said I. No offer was made to replace my dish. My wife chose bread. As an appetizer, along with a dollop of butter, for $5.00 Other restaurants in Wolfeboro and elsewhere place bread on the table at no charge, and more if requested, at no charge, and with plenty of butter, not a stingy ball. By this time in our very short few minutes, we were getting a very unfortunate feeling about this highfalutin joint that everyone raves about. Did we just get a new chef, or is this the norm? Then, we ordered our main courses. My wife ordered the roasted chicken, and I ordered the duck leg confit. Both dishes were incredibly salty. My wife and I tend to like salty food, so for us to say food is too salty, it's extremely so. Both dishes were also very heavily herbal, masking the delicate chicken flavor, and obliterating the duck flavor. We both cook with lots of herbs, so for us to say the food is heavy on the herbs, it's exceptionally so. All this time, we were annoyed by the disturbing din of loud conversations around us, bouncing off hard walls, floors and ceilings that completely dashed any hopes we harbored for a special, peaceful, serene evening out. Finally, we ordered one rhubarb dessert to share. Our waitress placed it between us. My wife asked for individual plates and forks. She returned with one plate, and one fork. So, we shared our one fork. The dessert was delicious, but the ice cream atop it was exactly a paltry 1.5" diameter, 1 ounce, perfectly round sphere. With reservations, I grant 1.5 stars, but must round up the 2. My wife's yucky teensie weanstie martini cost $12.00 plus $3.00 for drinks with extra alcohol, plus $1.00 for extra dry (extra dry means less vermouth, not more), for a total of $16.00. Ditto for my bla Manhattan. Have you ever heard of surcharges for cocktails with extra alcohol? I hope this isn't a new trend. The Pavilion knows how to pad a bill! Any number of places in Wolfeboro offer better, quieter dining at better prices, with far better food, and all have much better and more generous drinks at quite lower prices. Yes, we know it gets rave reviews, but that was not at all our unfortunate experience. We will not return and cannot possibly recommend the Pavilion. read more

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Food and table service very good Asked for the food to be served after our cocktail was finished so we could have wine w meal. Apps and salads brought out together too soon we were juggling room on table. Do they teach staging a meal anymore- I don't want to drink my cocktail with my soup!! Especially if you are ordering two or more courses. Seems as if turning over the table top is the goal. Push push push. Let us unwind and enjoy our cocktail!! read more

Relatively new to the area - just happened upon this gem last evening while hosting an out-of-town friend. Absolutely stellar experience from the minute we walked in the door. Everything, five star. Gracious hostess, perfectly attentive wait staff, and our dinners/drinks were outstanding. I definitely have a new favorite when hosting friends. Pavillion is an ABSOLUTE MUST DO when in the area! read more

I had the salmon (large plate on the menu) - texture was awesome. It was cooked just right. However, the herbs and spices were lacking a bit off. Ordered Midnight on the Bayou cocktail drink before dinner - Julian, the bartender, did well with his version, with whatever the bar has- thanks! Taylor, our waitstaff, is also knowledgeable of the food and drinks. read more

First of all the food was excellent what one expect from owner Chris Viaud, a Top Chef contestant. Our meal started out with the cornbread and crispy Brussels sprouts, followed by our entrees, the crispy chicken and the gnocchi. Entree sizes are small but with the appetizers we were full. Deserts were chocolate cake and crème brûlée. Everything was a joy to eat. The chicken took about 20 minutes to prepare but was worth it, juicy and crispy. Our waitress was friendly and her recommendations were right on. We had no trouble getting a reservation (weekday before the summer crowds). I should recommend that the hostess dress up more business like , not jeans, as this is a first class establishment, minor flaw. read more

My wife and I were staying in the Inn next door to celebrate her birthday so we made a reservation for dinner well in advance and glad we did! The place was doing great with a lively well dressed crowd! Arrived at 6:30 and were seated in the cozy bar, enjoyed a signature cocktail and their delicious country bread. We split the Roasted Beet salad which was superb! My wife had the Herb Roasted Chicken and I had the Pan Roasted Duck Breast! Both dishes were exceptional! Great wine list and desserts! Service is what you might expect from a fine dining establishment! This is hands down the best dinner restaurant in the lake region! read more

We've been waiting to try this restaurant since the beginning of the build out! The food and service did not disappoint! Chris was a fantastic ambassador guiding us through the experience. We started with the smoked chicken wings. They were crispy and the ranch was amazing. This will be a must have for every visit! Next we enjoyed the slow roasted beets. The combination of blood orange, fried goat cheese and the beet was wonderful. I do wish though that there was more orange and goat cheese. For our entree we enjoyed the short rib, shiitake mushrooms and zaatar carrots. This truly was the perfect bite! The short rib is exceptional. We closed out the dinner with valrhona chocolate and the butterscotch budino. Both were unique but the perfect finale to our meal. We will be back! Highly recommend! read more

Pavilion - Butterscotch Budino - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

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Pavilion provides elevated food and fine service in a town where both are in very short supply. A vacation town, Wolfeboro has plenty of burgers, pizza, ice cream and tacos, some of which is quite good, but Pavilion stands out as one of the few places offering more sophisticated dishes, beautifully presented. Bar is cozy with a fireplace, dining room is somewhat informal, but not so much that it detracts for the food. Menu is often short-- 5 or 6 small plates, salads, chesse platter, deviled eggs with salmon, and a similar number of main courses: roast chicken, steak frites, tagliata, pork loin, shrimp and grits, on my most recent visit. The menu rotates seasonally as ingredients become available, in my 6 visits, there have been some staples, but mains have always been different as have most of the small plates. Staff told me that the kitchen sources as much as possible locally, that is, ME, NH and VT for meats, cheeses and vegetables-- and it shows-- everything was fresh, my pork moist and flavorful. We also received excellent service from the front of the house: I had e mailed to request a reservation at the bar (a favorite for my wife and me) recognizing that most restaurants will not reserve bar seats, particularly on a Friday night. I received a prompt response the next day with the reservation. We were greeted by name at the host stand as well as at the bar. House manager made it a point to stop in and greet us, and to check in on our food. I would not expect this during the high (summer) season, particularly the bar reservation, but this experience was consistent with, and in some ways better than, my prior meals there, A strong recommendation. read more

Since opening Pavilion has been our hands down favorite in Wolfeboro. It was disappointing to return this season and find everything from food to service was a bit meh. The menu is less creative with fewer options and was fine; but it used to be a meal to remember. (My 14 year-old noticed the difference and described it as uninspired.) We have heard there is a new chef/owner if that is the case, please step up the game. The space is gorgeous and Wolfeboro deserves to have an upscale bistro that provides a consistently outstanding experience. I hope they get up to speed as the season rolls on. read more

Had a nice dinner here with my wife and another couple. Location is attractive. We were seated in front room by fire, which was nice, though I thought lighting was not great and decor a little too stark. Host was friendly, even gladly taking a picture of us at one point. Food overall was very good. Short ribs and little gem salad were excellent. Most of the group had chicken, which looked very good and was generous sized. I had the salmon, which was good, but not great. It was a bit overcooked (hard cooked, not flaky pink inside). It came on a bed of Israeli couscous with seared zucchini, which were good, but again, not great. Service was good, but pretty slow. We waited a good 20 minutes between salad/rib course and mains and during that time, very few check ins on how we were doing/when our food would be there. Server knew very little about wine; when my wife asked for a dry red recommendation, she had to defer to bartender, then merely brought a glass of Cab. Would've been better to offer a taste beforehand or to confer with my wife. All small things, and again, food is solid, just a few things that need some polishing. read more

Just dined here for our anniversary. This is a 5 star restaurant if I have ever been to one. Food is unbelievably good in every way. Service was top notch. I had the ribeye and my wife had the halibut. Could not say enough good things about the experience. read more

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The service was just ok. Lots of confusion about the menu, delays in being seated, and for food to arrive. The food was fantastic, however. read more

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Food was amazing!! We loved everything we ordered - almost whole left side of the menu! Will definitely go back!

The food is excellent and the waitstaff was very professional and knowledgeable about the food. The dinning room is quiet and intimate. The cocktails were the only disappointment (seemed very watered down). Best to stick with beer or wine. read more

I have been dying to go for dinner.. I had the best time.. the service.. the atmosphere.. parking on the street was easy.. the food!! Omg.. delish!! Presentation.. beautiful!! Portion size.. perfect.. I can't say enough.. read more

Pavilion - Gnocchi - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

The best restaurant in Wolfeboro, !!!! The food is perfectly prepared, excellent ingredients, very clean place. It is very nice to have a restaurant so nice in an area where "mediocre" is the norm. read more

I've tried to come up with complaints about this "newish" Jenny on the block, but I fell short. The food is amazing, the overall feel is fancy and chic in the right way, but still has the small town vibe. read more

My partner and I were in Wolfeboro on a cross-country ski getaway and looking for a spot to enjoy a nice dinner out when we stumbled across Pavilion. It absolutely exceeded our expectations, and I cannot recommend it enough! Above all, the food is truly outstanding -- we split a number of small plates, all of which were unique and delicious. Particular favorites included the Thai kale salad and the unassuming-appearing roasted fingerling potatoes hidden under sides -- DO NOT sleep on these applewood smoked delights! Honorable mentions go to the roasted beets and smoked salmon deviled eggs. If you can, I'd also recommend saving room for one or two of their wonderful deserts or creative cocktails. Food aside, the service was also excellent -- we had a reservation for 8:30 as this was the earliest slot available on the website (reservations are encouraged, although it seems to matter much less during the off-season) and Melissa, the hostess, called us to let us know that there were plenty tables available earlier if we wanted. In all, I'd highly recommend giving Pavilion a try if you're in Wolfeboro -- We will definitely be back! read more

A true delight...the new gem of Wolfeboro! Pre-planned reservations were very easy to make either online or by phone. The location is right on Main street. We were guests of their partner business, Pickering House, so parking was no issue. The hostess greeted us warmly into the well presented venue. The bar was comfortable, just lively enough, and the bar tendress was phenomenal. Moira was well presented, cordial, and extremely well versed in customizing cocktails! She was undoubtedly passionate about the chef's dishes as well, and knew just how to steer us into a most memorable dining experience! The Black Mission Fig appetizer is highly recommended and memorable; the blue cheese and the prosciutto compliment the flavors perfectly. The bread and clotted butter was fresh and delicious. The NH Roasted Mushrooms had a beautiful hearty taste. The Bangs Island Mussles were simmered in a very complimentary light sauce; great for dipping! The Valrhona Chocolate dessert is not to miss. Prices were reasonable. Expect a wonderful experience!! read more

Pavilion - We were most delighted! Thank you, Pavilion Staff! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

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They are trying too hard - over complicated dishes and the service was rushed. It's a very well appointed space, but unfortunately the food was a disappointment. Great wine list. read more

Meh. We've spent our September anniversary here three years running and there will not be a fourth. Had guests with us this time and I was actually embarrassed. Food was lukewarm and not particularly flavorful. Portions are very very small. Prices are very very high. Scallops for $52? Pasta for $34? Risotto for $32? I'm very willing to pay for great food but this was not great. Atmosphere is ok if a bit plain and uninteresting. Service is lovely and professional. read more

Not great. Reservation messed up as was our dinner order. Hopefully they will get their act together.

Too expensive, the food was ok. But for what you get, the prices are way too expensive for this town.

Ah. Maze. Ing. Pavilion isn't just good fine dining for a small town, it's world class. Atmosphere is a 10. Waitstaff are supper professional. You can tell they love what they do and belive in the food. And the food was outstanding! We had the deviled eggs, pork belly, gnocchi appetizers, and the Cote du Boeuf with mushrooms and brussel sprouts for the entree followed by a house made ice cream trio. Everything was delicious! This is THE BEST restaurant in NH. read more

My wife and I ate at Pavilion twice during our five night stay in Wolfeboro. The two best meals we had during our ten day vacation. The flavors and combinations were outstanding. Small menu but every item on the menu is phenomenal. We had each of the entrees - duck, chicken, steak and swordfish. The all were great. My wife had the chicken the night I had the swordfish with the intention we would share the meals. Once she started eating the chicken dish she didn't want to share. Staff was great as well. Chris waited on us the second night and he shared how much everyone loved working at the Pavilion. It was a true team and it wasn't work to them. Sat inside the first night and outside the second night. Both were great. Firepit outside if you want an after dinner drink. Highly recommend. read more

This was such a great dinner experience! I went with my husband, sister, and brother in law for a nice night out. The food was delicious and perfectly crafted with all the flavors and unique dishes. We got the hamachi crudo which was one of the best small dishes I've ever had! We also did the smoked salmon deviled eggs and NY strip steaks and they were perfectly cooked. We also ordered the ice creams for dessert and panda cotta and were such amazing flavors.. plus made in house. We capped it off with a perfectly made espresso martini and port wine. Our waiter was also so nice and made great suggestions. All around great experience! It was the cherry on top for our vaca!! read more

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We were lucky to reserve patio seating for dinner and were delighted to be looking out at the garden of flowers. We ordered the Michter's Manhattan and the Blue Mule. The Blue Mule was refreshing on a humid summer day and the Manhattan was absolutely delicious and delivered the right strength. We started out with the cheese plate and the spicy heirloom cucumbers and fresh cilantro. The cheese plate came with homemade crackers and brined watermelon rind. Very innovative and delicious. The cucumbers were so fresh. I usually strongly dislike cilantro, but they were fragrant and did not offend. We then moved on to the Hamachi Crudo and the Gnocchi. The Hamachi crudo and accompanying herbs and radishes were so fresh and the Gnocchi had a nice earthy mushroom flavor. We also ordered the grilled summer squash as a side, and again, the vegetables were so fresh. We ended our evening with the trio of roasted banana, buttermilk strawberry, and blueberry yuzu ice cream and sherbert. Wow. I dislike bananas, but man did I like that ice cream. The strawberry was also very good and the blueberry was a favorite. Perfect meal with excellent service. read more

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The best meal I've had in months. Superior service. Everything was amazing including the wine list. Hidden gem in the lakes.

Wonderful ambiance and outstanding food flavors in a beautiful setting in downtown Wolfeboro. Service was perfect and so appreciated after dinning post-COVID where so many restaurants are short staffed. Reservations are required even for bar seating. Will most definitely put Pavillion in our regulations rotation. read more

I've been to the Pavilion three times, the food and drinks were great every time! Everyone in my party was equally pleased with their apps, meals and drinks. Our server was great and spot on with wine suggestions! Keep up the great work. Only disappointment has been walking in to an open bar at 8:45 and turned away. We were turned away after the bartender checked with the kitchen. My suggestion is to offer your loyal patrons a drink and maybe limited menu option that wouldn't stress the kitchen. Love it and will be back!! read more

Pavilion is a very special place for very special food and a low-key ambiance that is relaxing. Five of us enjoyed the appetizers and snacks and those who had the duck said that it was tender, flavorful and delicious. Two of our group ordered salmon and thought it was perfect! It was great to see that they were totally booked that night and that they had enough wait staff, who were efficient and attentive. The only problem we had was the noise level. I think that some appropriate cloth wall hangings might help absorb some of the noise. Otherwise, it was a wonderful experience and we highly recommend Pavilion. What a nice addition to Wolfeboro...as is the beautiful Pickering House! Janet Blake read more

This is a good place. I've eaten there several times as well as several family members. However the website and calling up they say walk-ins welcome for the bar. Except evidently on Brewster family weekend they take reservations and don't care about the locals. We walked in and they said we take reservations at the bar for the Brewster Academy parents. I said what about us who are locals and frequent it more than the Brewster Academy parents. They just didn't care and told us they can't help us. I live on the lake. I'm a local.But I won't be going back because they don't treat the locals right they care more about Brewster Academy parents. Very disappointing because as I said I do eat there and spend quite a bit of money there but no more read more

I've eaten here twice and have thoroughly enjoyed both experiences. Some of the best meals I've ever had. The chef is a genius and the ambiance is excellent. I enthusiastically recommend Pavilion! read more