I notice that a lot of people had positive experiences here, but ours was eerily similar to the other folks who left negative reviews. Right off the bat, we had a reservation, and were seated a full HOUR later. Adding insult to injury, we could clearly see a whole room full of empty tables. Somewhere around the half hour mark it might've made sense to push two smaller tables together to accomodate us. We waited at the bar where it took 20 minutes to get one drink order from the bartender (who was very sweet, albeit overwhelmed.) By the time we got to our table our bill was already at 2 rounds of drinks x 8 people, and there was no acknowledgement. (Note to Management: you'd be surprised how far one "Folks, this round is on the house" can go to take the edge off a bad situation.) We ordered food at the bar so that it would be ready by the time we sat down, but that turned out to be wishful thinking. We were also told that they were out of pizza (a full 1/3 of the menu) and that they "had to check" on the scallops and chick pea fries. We ordered them and they never showed up, so I'm going to assume they had run out. The food was fine. I was wholly unimpressed, but some folks in my party enjoyed it, hence the 2 stars. The service was split between a generally detached woman and an eager teen having a rough night. Orders were forgotten, food and implements were dropped on the floor, and the poor kid got reamed out by the manager (Another Note to Management: I've never worked in the service industry, and even I know that you don't do that shit in earshot of the customers.) In the end it was like watching a really terrible movie- at the very least we could marvel at the ineptitude and have a good story to tell later. read more

I wanted to jump up from my chair and do a "hills are alive twirl" during dinner! This wonderful Tapas restaurant is located a few miles from The Ballard Inn where we stayed while in Meredith, NH. The menu is creative, fun-filled and features many varieties of gluten free tapas. Service is attentive and the owner, a former Golf Pro, is friendly and easy-going. All in our group were happy with the wine, cocktails and draft beer offerings. Here is a run down of what our gang of four ordered and shared: (Complimentary) Sweet Potato Chips and Bean Dip. Unique and delish! Artichoke Bites - Heavenly mini bites with Cheese and Candied Pecans Tavern French Fries - A tasty mix of Sweet Potatoes and Yukon Potatoes Haddock Bites - Quick fried to a tender crunch and served with Tartar Sauce Stuffed Dates - Chevre cheese, NH Bacon & Almond Wrapped with Chicken. Fantastic! Crispy Crab Cakes - Served with Remoulade Sauce Delicious! Sirloin Skewers - Gently grilled and served with the House Steak Sauce. So good! Everything was gluten free! Everything! If only they would set up shop in Austin. I swoon at the thought. read more

We arrived on a Saturday evening around 6:30pm and were able to get two seats by the bar. The rest of the evening was for reservations, so I recommended getting one if you are coming. Several groups were turned away without reservations. And there's a reason for them because this is big plate style tapas. We shared an insalata salad and chickpeas fries which was more than enough for two people. Appetizers were a complimentary plate of sweet potato chips and dip that were delectable. The ambience inside is low-lit and the organic menu wouldn't be a far cry from Manhattan, but the friendly staff and owner go out of their way for you to know you're definitely not in New York. They have a huge bar as well. It's worth the wait, the reservation and driving out. Enjoy! read more

Tavern 27 - Chickpea fries with a sriracha Mayo and ketchup on the side. Delicious! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Laconia, New Hampshire

Let me start off by saying this would get 4 stars for just the food. The only reason it drops down is because the efficiency and service could use some work. We made reservations, but were a little early. While I can understand not being able to get a table early, it took a very long time just to get a drink. This set the pace for the evening. While the servers were very sweet and nice, they were a little inattentive and not on top of everything. Everything took a long time--to order, to get water, to get our food. Other patrons made the same comments and had similar frustrations. Putting that aside for a moment, the food was quite good. An American version of tapas with some creative dishes, some a little more run of the mill. Everything was very tasty and you could tell that the ingredients were very fresh. While we had to ask for the white bean dip and chips that are their version of bread or chips & salsa, even the dip was delicious. There are a lot of fried items, which we don't love but did indulge a little. The pizza was nice, the inside out poppers were a nice classy version of a bar favorite, The steak roulade was decent, but could have been more flavorful. We also got the Roundhouse Bocadillo, which I liked but my husband didn't love. Overall, good food and the charcoal filtered water was a nice "fun factor". On our way out, the owner stopped us and asked us about the service. Since we had just waited about 20 minutes to get our check, we were honest and said it was slow, but the food was good and the servers were nice. He then proceeded to blame the 2 servers and say he needed to get rid of them. To me, this is a cop out. He's the owner. When I went to the restroom, and at other points, he was chatting it up, sitting at the bar, leaning against a wall, etc. He could have been helping out, but he wasn't. Also, as the owner, he should be setting up systems and processes that work best in the three-room space. The ultimate responsibility falls on him and he should not be blaming his servers. A good boss will say, "I'm so sorry, we need to take a look on how we can do things better."...not "I need to fire them". Talk about awkward. Oh well, the food was good. read more

In my 30 years of existing on this planet, I have never, in my entire life, experienced service so terrible. THE ONLY REASON I gave this place two stars is because when we finally got our food it was absolutely amazing. Also because they offer a gluten-free menu. We got there at 730 and didn't leave until 920. And probably 40 minutes of that time was time spent actually eating our meal. The rest of the time was spent being ignored and waiting for food. Place seems to have tons of 5 star reviews on Yelp, so I hope to god they were just having an off night. Unfortunately for them, they decided to have the worst night of their life on the day my girlfriend tried to take me out for a nice dinner on my birthday. Worst birthday dinner ever. read more

My wife and I are up in Laconia on our honeymoon right now. My family has lived up here for years but every time I come up to visit, we normally stay at home on the lake and grill, etc. So, I was excited to come up alone, just the two of us, and go out for some meals. We saw all the great reviews for Tavern 27 on Yelp and were really excited to try it out. On arrival, we loved the look of the place - an old house turned into a really nice little restaurant. We were so impressed! Stephanie greeted us at the door and was extremely friendly. Needless to say, we looked forward to our meal. We orderd about 4 or 5 things off of the very appealing tapas menu, but were underwhelmed by the food. The brussels sprouts were soggy and sort of bitter; definitely boiled. The calamari had a nice little kick to it but after a few bites, it was just too much of a kick - the spice flavor wouldn't leave your mouth. The steak skewers were very very delicious, however. What irked me the most about our experience at this restaurant was something that happened toward the end of our visit. After a few small plates, we were still feeling hungry so we decided to order a bowl of their poppers, which looked pretty good. After about 20-30 minutes, my wife asked the waitress if she knew when they'd be coming up since it'd been awhile. She went to check on them and returned to us to let us know that we "didn't order them." She said this to us in a pretty condescending way and explained that she didn't have it on her notepad and it wasn't in the kitchen's notes so nope, we didn't order them. Sort of shocked, we just asked for the check. Overall, the waitstaff seemed very nice, but there were only two women to staff the entire restaurant. Though small, it did get very busy so two people just didn't seem like enough and obviously lead to them feeling overwhelmed and a little snarky. I probably wouldn't go back here, but it was "ok". read more

We've gone here quite a few times with friends. It's the perfect place to share lots of different small plates. The food is delicious and the menu has lots of great variety. Their pizza is the best! And the drinks/bar is great. The owner Ray is very friendly and the staff helps with making menu selections. We always make a reservation as it's small and books up very quickly. The 2 times we went without a reservation they couldn't accommodate us until later in the evening. Absolutely delicious! read more

First if you are reading this do yourself a favor and call for a reservation. We didn't have one and luckily we had the option to sit near the fireplace. We arrived at 7:45 and didn't leave until 9:45. The restaurant is a farmhouse and everything inside screams cozy. I unfortunately don't remember the 3 members of the staff we met but they all worked together to ensure we had a great experience. The food was amazing. We had the cheese and bread as well as artichoke and the steak with mashed potatoes. We usually go overboard with the tapas plates and this time we didn't. Everything was cooked well and tasted delicious. I've seen a few reviews on the amount of time the food took to come out of the kitchen. My honest opinion is farm to table and cooked to order food is not for everyone. We had our plates come one at a time and a little space between them and had zero complaints. This is a great dining experience from first sip to last bite. Ohhhhh.... the water was amazing I think we drank 3 bottles. read more

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This place by far is my favorite place in the lakes region. It's not an ordinary restaurant where you order your food and it all comes out at once. This is a tapas based meal where it's meant for sharing with your table. One meal comes out a time and each plate comes with 4 of each food item. We ended up getting 6 dishes, I would recommend the Haddock Bites, Duck Dumplings, Grilled shrimp with Maple Glaze and the Steak Skewers! Out of this world delicious! It's a hidden gem waiting to be found! I will be going again soon! Thanks again. read more

They don't say on their website that a reservation is needed, yet when we got there they turned us away saying we needed one even though the people in front of us did not have one. The man at the front was surly and rude. read more

Dear Lake People, You need to be apprised of the excellence in your very own backyard. Having tasted some of the finest foodstuffs from all over these United States, I was not overly optimistic of finding culinary supremacy in your fine neck of the woods. Well I'm happy to say I was wrong. Tavern 27 is like a bright and shining beacon of hope to all those who live free or die by peerless comestibles. Seriously guys, if you live around the area and you haven't tried this place, you need to check yourself before you wreck yourself. Sincerely, Me read more

I'm perhaps one of the few who can say I've had the full Tavern 27 experience - once for the restaurant, and once for the golf. Food - Some of the best in the Lake Winni area I can only assume. This is a high class place with a very reasonably priced menu. Our bill for two came to about $50, and that included two alcoholic beverages and two coffees. The flatbread pizza we had, "Go Figure," was sensational. Figs, spinach, and feta cheese on a crispy crust, very delectable. The chickpea fries (i.e. deep fried logs of hummus) were also an excellent choice. The steak roulade was a slight weakness; frankly, it was little more than steak with mashed potatoes and balsamic on it. Coffee service was amazing - Espresso is made right in front of you with a portable press, and coffee is served in a personal French press with a side of the thickest cream I've ever seen. Very regal indeed. ... Golf - It's fun for what it is. A little 9-hole pitch-and-putt par-3 with no holes longer than 120 yards or so. Ray the owner just loves golf, so he put one in the backyard of his restaurant. And at $9 a person, it's hard not to enjoy yourself. Tavern 27 is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. I'd make a reservation, though. read more

Thank you to Ray and staff for the hospitality. If we could try everything on the menu, we would have! (And we tried a lot!! All delish) Drinks are great.. Food is amazing and unique. Service is top notch. We Are "foodies" and this place is on the VERY short list we will keep for repeats. We just wish you were closer, it would be on the weekly spot!!! Try the stuffed dates, both versions.. Heaven. Love this place for the organic, gluten free options, which we try to follow as a way of life and is not always possible especially eating out. So thank you for making it a little easier and enjoyable!! We will be back, you are worth the 2 hour drive from Central Mass. Keep up the good work!!!! read more

Tavern 27 - Artichokes chevre candied pecan. Fresh sweet potato chips white bean dip. fried calamari. Dates stuffed chevre almond wrapped w/chicken - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Laconia, New Hampshire

We were a little apprehensive when first pulling in, but boy was this different once you walked inside. Great music, beautiful historic 1781 home. Excellent, creative, and flavorful creations. Favorites were the Powerhouse salad, Chickpea fries, and Scotch egg. The shrimp, chicken skewers, and calamari were all so tender and packed with flavor. We also got blueberry mojitos, with mint leaves picked fresh from the yard. All the fruits and vegetables are local, which is nice to see. The service was top notch. All of the employees were friendly and attentive. The owner went out of his way to make sure we had a good time. We will definitely be back for the memorable food! read more

We're so lucky to have this amazing restaurant in the Lakes Region! Each time I go, I discover a fantastic new dish - last night, it was the brussel sprouts with horseradish and bacon. The Cloud 9 shrimp were great, as usual. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Love the wine selection, always a great bottle at the right price. The owners are great people and Bernese mountain dog lovers, which only adds to the appeal of Tavern 27! Those complaining about the service don't get it. This is not a fast food joint or chain restaurant, it's a place to enjoy one of the best dining experiences you'll have, anywhere. read more

Cozy, tucked away tapas place that was perfect on windy October night. Small and quaint, the building is warm and inviting. The food was really delicious, with large portions for sharing! Would recommend for sure. read more

My friends and I often travel up to NH for the lakes or mountains. Whenever we do we always make it a point to stop in at Tavern 27. The management is amazing, always welcoming! Even met me outside my car with an umbrella during a thunderstorm. I love the fact that their menu is gluten free! It really gives options to those of my friends who cannot eat wheat. I highly recommend the sweet potato fries, splurge and get the cheese sauce on the side..totally worth it! Their produce is always fresh and seasonal, another thing I absolutely love. I have eaten at Tavern 27 many times and have never left unsatisfied. I highly recommend you give it a shot too! read more

Amazing service- we got here in the rain and we were greeted by an umbrella-toting hostess at our car! When we got inside the restaurant, it was as much fun to look around as it was to look at the menu. It felt like being in someone's house - someone who's house has lots of history, that is. We were served bottled water at our table that was specially filtered (the bottle was pretty too). The homemade sangria was fantastic. We all ordered a variety of tapas which were all delicious. The variety is incredible, there is something for everybody. I ordered the greenhouse salad, the inside-out poppers and the chicken skewers. We also had the clam chowder, the chickpea fries and the artichoke bites. It was a fun place to try new things and the servers were very helpful and patient while we all took turns ordering. read more

Welcome. Biker. Foodies. = sign on the road during bike week!!! Love it. Middle of nowhere, on a golf course, difficult to find. Love it. Raining and was greeted by a sweet woman with a rainbow umbrella!? Never had that happen to me before. It's like going to Grandpa's house if Grandpa loves golf, pool, dice and has an odd sense of humor. Food is some of the most creative I've seen in this area. Small plates are a little bigger than most tapas I've had elsewhere but all were good. They start you with home made sweet potato chips and a plain white bean dip. I then went with the Superfood salad. It is full of fresh veggies, dried gogi berries and well seasoned quinoa. If I would have added egg or cheese probally would have been even better but I was trying to eat something healthy. The cucumber rolls were unique and the chickpea fritters were adorable. Flourless chocolate cake was an amazing warm dark chocolate treat. Drinks are made from only naturally flavored alcohols (I challenged the Van Gogh and got a really good response), several are infused there. Um, fancy magnetic field filtered water, huh? Love it. Must eat if in the area. Super fun time. read more

Arrived after a long trip from CT and we were warmly welcomed by the owner. Sat down to complimentary sweet potato chips and fresh made bean dip. The atmosphere is homey and welcoming. The Far East is an amazing martini...get it!! The balsamic dressing on the salad is freshly made and its a great little pre meal salad. We had the pepper poppers...the garlic is amazing if you like garlic...the steak wrapped with mashed potato, which was great but next time I would ask for more yummy balsamic on the side. Lastly we had the crab cakes which were fresh tasting and so good. For dessert we had the raved about bread pudding, but needed some extra whipped cream (maybe ice cream!!!) because the creaminess makes it extra yummy. Can't wait to come back! Next time we will try the duck confit and the Brussels. Go with more people so you can try more tapas...they are so filling and big so for the two of us we could only eat 3 total. read more

Tavern 27 - Far East martini.... Get it!!! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Laconia, New Hampshire

There are a number of things to like about this place, not the least of which is the decor and the obvious style of this effective and delicious addition to Laconia. The cuisine is tapas based, with attention to presentation and flavor worthy of the effort placed in refurbishing the historic locale it inhabits. The ingredients are all impressively fresh, and the menu is extensive and diverse. This was good food. I especially enjoyed the forager rolls and the fried haddock bites. Impressive and delicious. Perhaps the most telling was the margarita pizza on flat bread. This was a simple recipe that looked delicious when i saw it delivered to another table and so we ordered it as well. The mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes were distinct and perfectly done. You could taste the execution. Lastly, the owner was very friendly and genuinely interested in who you were and whether you were happy. Plus, the story of how this great restaurant and 9 hole golf course came together (yes there is also a pretty good golf course attached) is an interesting one. bottom line, check this great place out--you won't regret it. read more

This place is a gem. We went there for tapas and live music and got both in spades. Stephanie, our server, was amazing. The kitchen timed the delivery of our multi-course meal perfectly so that food was coming out just as we were polishing off the current dish. Standouts include: deviled eggs (angelic!), the sweet potato fries with spicy mayo, any and all of the delicious salads. I can't recommend this place highly enough- you will not be disappointed. read more

This was a wonderful find for our trip to the lakes region. The restaurant is located inside an old house, so when you first drive up don't be alarmed--despite all appearances to the contrary, you are in the right place! We enjoyed ginger beer from the bar and a handful of small plates. My favorites: the chicken-wrapped dates and the fried haddock. My husband loved the artichoke bites. And the chocolate torte for dessert was lovely. Great food, fun atmosphere, and really friendly and accommodating management. I'm so glad we opted to come here. read more

I love this place and I haven't even tried the great smelling food! My boyfriend and I went there for a drink and we will definitely go back every time we're in the area. The owner was sitting at his own bar, talking and laughing with his own people. If that doesn't tell me that this place is awesome, what does? The drink menu was amazing - they had fantastic looking martini's, a good wine list, and some nice micro brews. The bartender knew a lot about all of the drinks - she knew where the wine was from and what grapes were used and when we asked her about the martini's, she said she had to taste all of them in order to be more informed. I think the atmosphere of being at home with the family and friends makes this place shine! I can't wait to try your food!! It smelled SOOOOOOOOOOOO good! read more

Fun cozy old house, piano bar. Make reservations, we saw more than a few turned away on a Thursday night. Great innovative food, attentive service. This is a great place for a leisurely meal with multiple courses, start with one of the salads...they're large and very good. Reasonably priced for a lakes region restaurant . read more

Always a great experience when we visit, a very relaxed atmosphere. Don't visit if you're in a rush; the tapas style menu encourages you to share and chat between plates as they come. Not a negative point but important to know before you dine. Absolutely recommend. read more

Wow for the price and portions, this place is such a treat in a largely vacation-y community. Had the chicken salad blt slider, forager pizza, stuffed dates, and French onion crock. All were great, might skip pizza next time to save room for more fun tapas trying. Friendly staff and awesome ambiance. A must try for a winnipasaukee visit. read more

Tavern 27 - The amazing remnants of the delicious the original "it's a date". Would go back for these alone:) - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Laconia, New Hampshire

The food here was absolutely delicious and so fresh! You wouldn't know this place was here unless you were looking for it, but it is worth it! Wait staff was very friendly! Tapas style is great as you can try many different types of food. I got spinach artichoke and bacon Salad, and the crispy crab cakes, so good! read more

We found this gem when returning from a quick ski trip to Waterville Valley and it was the highlight of our getaway. We didn't have a reservation, but they had a empty table and immediately provided us the most amazing sweet potato chips. We joked with the staff about bagging and selling them. In return, they offered us a takeaway portion--a wonderful day after snack and remembrance of a lovely night. The service was friendly and efficient. The cocktails were yummy. The dishes we shared--brussels sprouts, duck dumplings, steak skewers, fried calamari--were all terrific. We even splurged on dessert--a scrumptious apple cake of sorts. I make reservations for a return visit when we're next visiting the lakes region. read more

Tavern 27 - Dessert and cocktails at Tavern 27 in Laconia - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Laconia, New Hampshire

Meant to review this place awhile back... Amazing experience here. 100% recommend this place... And to try the chickpea fries and powerhouse salad, both were so delicious! : ) read more

Loved it! Call ahead and book your table to make sure you can get it!!! The atmosphere was great, an older house that has been converted into a quaint restaurant. Not something I expected to find in this area, but so glad we did find it and were able to get in for dinner. A very wide variety on the menu and a great chance to sample a lot if you are dining with a group. Perfect for groups of 4 as most dishes are served in sizes of 4 or more. Dinner was paced very nicely, always seemed to be a new dish arriving just as the last was wrapping up, but never felt rushed. We were there for over 2 hours and had a great time! Amazing little gem in Laconia! read more

Wow. I just had the best shrimp I've ever tasted. Seriously, if you are anywhere near the Lakes region you must come to Tavern 27. Try the Superfood salad, the Cloud 9 shrimp (!!!!) and the jalepeno poppers. What a great combination of food and atmosphere. By far my favorite restaurant in the Winnipesauke area. read more

This restaurant is not much known because of its location. Its a beautiful tavern with tapas food. We went there for lunch and every bite we had was delicious. Their tapas plate size is pretty much like a regular plate size, but full of flavors. Their chickpea fries, poppers and chicken skewers are amazing and out of this world. Local businesses like this always provide you with a good eating experience. You must visit it whenever you are in this area next. read more

Tavern 27 is a must if you are visiting the area! Warm and cozy setting with fabulous food! Ray and Leslie love what they do and it feels like you are being welcomed into their home for the most wonderful little dinner party starting with the complimentary home made sweet potato chips and white bean dip...you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. My personal new favorite is the How Sweet it is sourdough flatbread! Figs, spinach, blue cheese, mozzarella and a drizzle of honey..seriously the best pizza I have ever had! read more

Tavern 27 - The How Sweet It Is Flatbread! Must have! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Laconia, New Hampshire

Awesome find! We were looking for a place that was still open past 8:30 on a Friday night and this was about it. It had great reviews and sounded unique, but was wayyyy better than we expected. The owner, Phil, greeted us and as we did not have a reservation, 'created' a table for us in the bar with the live piano player. He asked us if we'd ever been there before and as we hadn't gave us the whole spiel about their "american tapas" (larger than your average tapas plates). Food was delicious, fresh, made to order and generous- as promised. My girlfriend has a few dietary restrictions and they didn't even have to modify menu items to accommodate her. Interesting and flavorful cocktails too, I'm a beer drinker but couldn't help trying out a couple of their concoctions. Service was fantastic, everyone waited on us, and no one passed by without noticing or asking if we needed something. The piano player Bob was a human jukebox...literally. He handed out a booklet and his phone number and took any test requests (preferably ones he knew). Really fun! Can't wait to go back! read more

Literally AMAZING! We had the cauliflower, stacked spinach salad, cloud 9 shrimp and the haddock bites and bread pudding for dessert. Everything was fresh, great quality & delicious. The portions were generous and the ambiance was charming. Loved that there were vegan & vegetarian options and they were super accommodating to dietary restrictions. Can not wait to come back the next time we are in the area! read more

What a great experience! We decided on a whim to grab a bite to eat because it was a Saturday night. We used yelp and chose this place because of its good reviews. Despite not having a reservation, they were still very accommodating. Even though we ended up being seated at the bar it was still a really nice night and all who waited on us were very kind. Needless to say, all those good reviews, along with this one, were well deserved. We had a great time and ate some REALLY good food. read more

Perfect place. Awesome setting, very nice people, organic, plenty of veggie options. Loved their poppers. Must try extremely hot ones. They are just the right amount of hot you can enjoy. Pizza is on sourdough bread with the cheese keep stretching on and on and on. Portion size is just about right. You don't fill hungry and don't fill extremely stuffed either. Loved their beer collection, especially IPAs ( must try 4000 footer). This is an awesome place. I am going drive 2 hrs just to come back again. read more

Tavern 27 - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Laconia, New Hampshire

Tavern 27 is officially one of our favorite restuarants in the Lakes area after only one visit. The service (Joanne the bartender and Stephanie the waitress) was excellent, the food was excellent and timing between courses was perfect. The place is much nicer inside than it initially appears when you pull into the drive-way. We had an early Friday evening dinner which was made even more enjoyable by Dan on the piano. My wife and I shared four plates plus dessert. On top of the delicious complimentary white bean dip to start it was the perfect amount. Each dish was delicious and beautifully presented: the Superfood Salad was simple yet inventive with quinoa, fresh blueberries and dried goji berries. What made it truly outstanding was the impeccably fresh local mixed greens. The mixed sauteed mushroom on sour dough flat bread, the It's a Date with chicken and the Scotch Egg were all equally top-notch. The lemon mouse dessert was light and heavenly just as promised by Joanne. The location is easy to get to from Meredith and we're excited to have discovered this great new (to us) restaurant. We're already planning a return visit. read more

Great Tapas! Good setting as well as service. Live music,too! My favorite is crab cake! Spinach stack for salad is delicious too. read more

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