What a hidden gem. Excellent seafood, great view of Mascoma Lake, & they had games to play while you wait. Ed Crowley won an intense game of Old Maid. Before we left we sent our soda cans down the chute to be recycled. Including my best sound effects. 10/10 recommend. read more

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Wife and I got Hook line and sinker. Wings and some fish tacos. Fish was gross. Not sure what kind of fish it is. Mozzarella sticks were cold when served. Chicken tenders were good. The wings were also pretty good. The 12oz can drink soda for$3.50 was shocking. On the pricey side for mid food. I know I know everything is expensive. View was nice. Interior painted tables feel sticky even when clean. I can't say I recommend. read more

Beautiful setting and solid fried seafood and ice cream! A hidden gem in this part of NH.

Excellent waterfront restaurant serving outstanding seafood! The food is definitely five-star! The dishes are prepared to perfection. I loved my succulent fried clams. Pleasant service, order at the counter (they will deliver your order to your table). Grab a window table if available. I plan to return. read more

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Great location. Friendly service. Visited after a bike ride on Lake Mascoma. Food was decent. Will go back. read more

The Baited Hook at Mascoma Lake - Photo of Lake Mascoma - Seafood Near Me - Lebanon, New Hampshire

This place gets a 10/10 for the view alone. We sat at these really cute boat tables. The food is really good if you're looking for some old fashioned fried seafood. They give you sauces and it's not too salty, not crazy over priced in my opinion especially for how cute the place is. The ice cream is a great way to end dinner. Pretty good. read more

The Baited Hook at Mascoma Lake - The dock - Seafood Near Me - Lebanon, New Hampshire

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It wasn't my favorite, but it was really nice! The food tasted fresh and was paired well, the staff was more than friendly, and the restaurant itself was amazing for kids and families! It feels a lot like a pirate hole-in-the-wall and is amazingly calm! read more

For $40.00, all you got were 3 quarter-sized scallops/4 fried shrimp(lg), fried clams, fries & coleslaw. We expected a bit more fish than what we received. It's a clam shack. Stand in line and order. They give you a buzzer, and you pick up food. Condiments are to your left. Throw-away paper products. read more

Beautiful location with indoor and outdoor dining. Nothing fancy but the view is amazing. I hated to give 2 stars because the service was really good and the staff very friendly. We ordered the seafood platter. You get to choose 3 proteins. I went w haddock, whole clams, and scallops. Comes w fries and a Dixie cup of coleslaw. Upcharge of $3 dollars for whole belly clams. Platter is really a one person platter. I paid $3 bucks upcharge for literally 5 clams. Order came out w shrimp instead of scallops but they kindly gave us the scallops. The batter is overwhelming and was over cooked. The clams had no taste. The scallops were very good. Shrimp very good and fish good. Price point $28, which in the end was not worth it. My friend had pan seared scallops and she liked them very much. I won't rush back here but will give them another try and order something else since they were friendly and accommodating and recognized their mistakes. read more

The Baited Hook at Mascoma Lake - View outside - Seafood Near Me - Lebanon, New Hampshire

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Great little place to sit and have a meal with wonderful views of Mascoma Lake. Love the fried clams! They also have Giffords ice cream. The campfire smores is the best. The staff was friendly and helpful. Just a gem! read more

Incredibly high prices, unacceptably low qualify. I understand it's a challenge to be selective when there's so little on offer, but please avoid this place. Total garbage at insulting prices. That was harsh, and for that I do apologize. But yes, very bad. Owners should try the coleslaw - inedible. And those fish tacos...pitiful utterly read more

Just a little lakeside restaurant. No table service but lakeside seating available. Fresh local ice cream. A real treat where you might not expect one. read more

A very nostalgic spot for me, with fried food, seafood, and ice cream! Try a grilled cheese with onion rings and a mint chocolate chip frappe. read more

1 star for the view (and the fact that it's the lowest amount of stars I can give). Anything beyond that was terrible. It started with the people behind the counter.. very rude. Just barely wanted to answer questions about the food or even the prices. I felt like I was infringing on them by asking basic questions about the menu like "what soup do you have today?" They weren't even busy. There was no one else in the restaurant. Next, we sat and waited for the food. The toddler high chair had gum stuck to it. Nasty. We then got the food... how do you mess up a lobster roll? Seriously. Never have I ever not finished a lobster roll. Turns out it was my body warning me of the impending food toxicity journey I was about to embark on. Needless to say, never going back and I hope you heed my warnings. Edit: the business responded. I am wrong about the gum. As for the rest... I respectfully and wholeheartedly disagree. And I see where the rudeness comes from. read more

expensive for what it is. Our lunch was more expensive here than it was at the Hanover Inn. I suppose you are Paying for the view, which is free at the park. I also don't like that whoever served me was pushing his Christianity on us and and made us uncomfortable. He was an older man. My fish tacos were re-heated frozen fish sticks with a dubious texture- served in a soft taco -don't get those. French fries were soggy. Husband had a lobster roll that was ok. Our friends had hamburgers which were also OK. This is an order at the window, pick up your own food and then bus your own table. Our bill for four was well over $123 with drinks. The rest of the staff we Dealt with were young people who were very friendly. Place is clean and has clean toilets and seating is inside or outside - also clean Food is a 2 No service so that's a non issue Prices are $$$ Experience also a 2 Cleanliness a 5 read more

We've been going to the Baited Hook for thirty plus years, ever since our grown children were little. Now we bring our dog, since we can sit outside with her. Our last time my husband had a burger and I had the pan seared scallops. They were delicious; the crispy fries plus the coleslaw were good, too. For dessert we had a pup cup: puppy was beyond thrilled to get her own dessert, more generous than anything we give her at home. Grown up dessert of hot fudge sundae was perfect. The owners have changed but the experience has generally continued to please. read more

We have been eating here for the last two years. It's one of those places to can go to and know you will get good food! After the 30+ times of us eating here, we have never had an issue. We always leave satisfied. With a family of five that says a lot. My husband and I almost always get the fish tacos! The price is reasonable for the amount of food you get!! The best part of Baited Hook is they are constantly improving/ expanding seating, the look and feel of the place. Plus, the staff is ALWAYS friendly. My only negative comment is in the fall, winter and spring months they shorten their hours. So there have been times we look forward in eating there and they are closed. (That is on us as we need to get better at looking them up online to make sure they are open before heading over.) But, I must says it's a Big bummer as we really enjoy our dinners there. So, I do highly recommend this place! read more

After a disappointing experience in the beginning of the summer, we agreed to give the Baited Hook a few more tries in hopes that we had truly caught them in a bad day and I had overreacted. This has been the case 100%!! Our subsequent visits have been pleasant, with reasonable order turnaround times and good quality food. We always find a seat quickly, and appreciate that we can bring our dogs because there is a lot of outdoor space to share. We especially like the 603 burger and the sweet potato fries and are grateful to have a good local burger option :) read more

Ordered takeout, nothing was missed and the service was great. Loved my french fries and ice cream. Very disappointed in the change they made with the chicken tenders. They're no longer nice breaded pieces of chicken, it's now a nugget shaped like a chicken tender. For $18.50 I was hoping for more quality. If it wasn't takeout I would have asked for another item. read more

The Baited Hook at Mascoma Lake - Seafood Near Me - Lebanon, New Hampshire

Stopped by for lunch. The pro:. Fries were hot and crisp. Cole slaw was good. Nice to sit and watch the lake. The con: The lobster roll had long brown hair in it (blechh!). The burger was dry and deader than a doornail, took it home for my dog (she didn't mind). Don't think I'll be back unless we are in the mood for fried seafood, which we weren't yesterday. read more

Great spot on the lake! Good atmosphere inside & out, with picnic tables & water views. Kids ran around and had a good time exploring the docks and "boat" tables. Great service. Food was delicious too - we tried the lobster roll, haddock sandwich, fish & chips, and split a Caesar salad. I would get them all again! Also, they now serve beer, wine & seltzers! And of course ice cream for dessert. read more

Really awesome Lobster rolls and the side coke sale is delicious too. We sat outside on the lake and even brought our own drinks in. Beautiful spot read more

The Baited Hook at Mascoma Lake - "Cold" Lobster Roll with coleslaw. Upper Deck seating view. - Seafood Near Me - Lebanon, New Hampshire

A fun friendly little seafood shack where you order at the counter and they call you when it's ready. We had seafood platters that were really good. read more

Great food, cute, outdoor seating, friendly staff! Love to pull up on our boat. Frequent here.

Enjoyed lunch with my daughter in law on the Mascoma Lake. It reminds me of a place where a lot of memories were made during the Summer time. I enjoyed the hot Lobster Roll it was delicious. Plenty of Lobster meat. The 603 Cheeseburger fresh meat from the Robie Farm. This burger is big, tasty and filling. The cold Lobster Roll was for the hubby so tomorrow guess I will need to make another trip there tomorrow and get a cold Lobster roll! #lobster #lobsterroll #lakemascoma #lunchdate #daughterinlaw #foodie #lake #love #traveling #ohana Instagram the_millers_enjoying_life read more

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Really nice breakfast this morning. Great view right on Mascoma Lake. The restaurant has been nicely upgraded inside and out. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was delicious and my over medium eggs were done perfectly. Clean and modern bathrooms. I would highly recommend them for breakfast and lunch but would like to see some more non fried seafood options. Maybe a nightly special of steak, chops, pasta and/or chicken even if it's not always on the menu. read more

The fries are amazing quality the desserts are delicious and very nostalgic I loved the chicken tenders

Growing up in the Lakes Region of NH in the 70's and 80's there were many "Snack" Bars or Drive-In's located near beaches and campgrounds. Most have disappeared, some jumped up and became more. Some like the Anchorage in Sunapee became full fledged restaurants. While others like the Baited Hook are stuck in between. This is not fine dinning or pure drive-in. They have both indoor and outdoor seating with take-out. We had to order at the counter and take a pager to our table. Anything we needed we had to get. This was the weakest part of our over all positive experience, and the ONLY REASON IT GETS A 4 Star. Our indoor table had a used paper covering. And, I had to take a couple trips back to the counter to get condiments. The teenage staff were courteous and friendly. They seemed to need a little training, but worked hard to fix issues. We arrived in the early afternoon and the crowd was small, but steadily changing. On a side, a very aggressive thunderstorm hit as we were pulling out and the whole staff had to rush outside to catch the patio umbrellas and signage as it was being blown away. For what it is, the food was very good. I had a Lobster Roll and honestly is was the best I have had this summer. It was not fancy, just the roll, coleslaw, and a bag of Lays Chips. The roll was cooked in my favorite style, hot with melted butter. They also offer the Lobster Salad Style. The meat was very nice. Slightly over, but very editable. My Wife had Full Belly Clams with fries, and coleslaw. She has never had fried full bellies before, and did not like them as much as strips. I also prefer strips, but finished hers for her. Their breading was nicely seasoned, but not overpowering. They were cooked well and we had no complaints that were the fault of the restaurant. I want to mention the coleslaw, freshness, and pricing. If you are like my wife and I, a badly done coleslaw can ruin a meal. The Baited Hook's coleslaw wasn't bad. They also appear and taste to be using fresh seafood. To many times this summer we've encountered frozen breaded elsewhere offerings at fresh from the market prices. We live in New England and can tell the difference. As far as prices go, they were very competitive. read more

Next to Mascoma Lake, and serving decent seafood and ice cream. The new owners have kept it open and it's nice to be able to eat facing the lake either on their porch or on the picnic tables. read more

My wife and I just celebrated our 3rd anniversary here tonight and had a wonderful time. She has been coming to the Baited Hook since she was young. I'm from Las Vegas where there are many fine restaurants, but none with a view like the one here. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was nice, and the food was really tasty. The breading on the fried haddock and scallops was light and fried perfectly. The scallops were especially delicious. The grilled Melissa's Magnificent sandwich was good, but could have used some extra slaw. Luckily both of our meals came with it on the side! We both really liked their sweet potato fries and she enjoyed the onion rings. I prefer onion rings made with with actual rings of the onion, but these were formed into ring shape instead. We enjoyed the sunset with some ice cream sundaes. They have nice rocking chairs down on the dock with a gas heating tower to warm us up. I'm pleased to report on this great experience and am excited for our next visit! read more

Just went here to eat with my family (and dog). Food was decently priced and they allowed our dog on the outside picnic tables. However, first bite into the food and I was not happy with the quality. The scallops were chewy and filled with sand. The clam chowder tasted like Italian gravy (absolutely disgusting). We went back in and asked for our money back because we couldn't finish our meals. We would not recommend. read more

Excellent meal start to finish! We had lobster rolls, scallop rolls, belly clams and fried haddock. Sweet potato fries, slaw, ice cream sundaes oh my! What a lovely spot- we sat out at a picnic table and just enjoyed a quiet afternoon and the weather a sun views of the lake. Took the dogs as well- they broke out a bag of ice to give the dogs a big cold bowl of water. Also the service was excellent- friendly and efficient. May make a return visit this vacation. Highly recommend! read more

Ordered a bowl of chowder and my sister ordered a cup. Same size! She paid $7 and I paid $9. My mom approved the clam strips.

The Baited Hook are great people, great food, and a great asset to the general Mascoma Lake area. Having them open year-round, especially through COVID, was a true gift. read more

This place has some bad reviews and I'm not sure why! We had a great experience. The staff were friendly, the food was good, and the views were remarkable. The food is traditional, bar-type food, but they have some fresh options like stuffed avocado and salad for someone who doesn't want a burger or fried fish. I had the fish and chips with fries, my husband had a burger and fries. No complaints. This spot was 10 min off our route and I'm so glad we stopped in. The view alone was worth it. read more

The Baited Hook at Mascoma Lake - Patio area - Seafood Near Me - Lebanon, New Hampshire

Great food and friendly staff. Plus you can't pass up eating on one of their dining vessels!!!!

This place is gross. Pretty sure I got food poisoning from the fried scallops. It smells like rancid oil, which should have been my warning to stay away. And the woman working at the counter was quite rude and impatient we were ordering. Stay away! There are plenty of better options in the area. read more

Okay, we heard a lot about this place and tried it today. I understand it is under "new ownership" which might explain my low rating. The GOOD: It is lake side and clean. There are tables inside and out for dining. Wait time was fine as we were there for lunch. The BAD: Cod Dinner - $18, Clam Dinner - $10, Lobster Roll - $25, etc. So the prices are very high. Self-serve - You order at the register and bring all the food, drinks, silverware, etc. to your table AND they ask for a minimum of 15% gratuity at the time of payment. So lunch for 2 can cost $40 plus tip. The food... Clams were tasteless and mixed in w/a ton of fries but the Cod was served on top of a ton of fries and good. I can tell you that your food will not come looking like the picture posted here as that was a few years back. Bottom line is if you want a little fish w/your fries and want a view of the lake this is the place for you. read more

Under new managment. Completely different right down to the coleslaw... I just can't recommend this place anymore, but I honestly hope they get their footing and start making great traditional seafood again. Or if not traditional, at least good. read more

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The Baited Hook must be experienced in person. It is right on the lake, with many places to sit, even in old boats. The food is great and so is the ice cream!! The staff is friendly. You must go!!! read more