Delightful dining options greet visitors to Lakes Region

PRIME – June 2014 LAKES REGION, N.H. – It's hard to stay hungry while traveling through the Lakes Region with the wide variety of cuisine and impressive number of eateries! There are so many dining options in the New Hampshire Lakes Region, from old-time diners to high-end restaurants, visitors are sure to find a number of appetizing choices on their getaways. Tilton's Tilt'n Diner (61 Laconia Road, menu at www.thecman.com) is a great first stop when visiting the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Located right next to the visitor center, the Tilt'n Diner serves everyone's favorites in a 50s-style restaurant. Similarly, the Paugus Bay Diner in Laconia and Route 104 Diner in Meredith transport their visitors and entertains them with summertime cruise nights, a popular afternoon event in the Lakes Region. Laconia's 405 Pub & Grill ( 405 Union Ave, Laconia, N.H.) offers lunch and dinner every day of the year featuring great American and pub fare. Visitors who are looking for fresh local ingredients and a meal that will please everyone should stop by this establishment. If you're looking for an authentic pub feel, visit Patrick's Pub & Eatery in Gilford (18 Weirs Rd, Gilford, N.H., www.patrickspub.com ) where they offer great food and fun with a true Irish flair! If you're looking for a beach atmosphere, visit the Blue Bistro at The NASWA Resort (1086 Weirs Blvd., menu at www.naswa.com/BlueBistro.htm ) where diners can enjoy the lake from their tables while being served brilliantly crafted cuisine or visit the NazBar & Grill, right on the water with free www.naswa.com/BlueBistro.htm space for those traveling by boat. Cactus Jack's Grill & Watering Hole (1182 Union Ave. www.t-bones.com) is another great option in Laconia, featuring a lively and authentic southwestern atmosphere with mouthwatering baby back ribs or Phantom Gourmet approved crispy haddock tacos, or go upstairs and try T-BONES. Visit Shibley's on the Pier (Route 11 42 Mt. Major Highway, www.shibleysatthepier.com) in Alton Bay and The Town Docks (289 Daniel Webster Highway, menu at www.thecman.com ) in Meredith to dine dockside and enjoy great food and drinks while watching the action on the lake. Moving into Wolfeboro, visitors can fill up on raw bar specials or pasta and seafood at the Garwoods Restaurant & Pub ( www.garwoodsrestaurant.com ) on North Main Street or get a quick sandwich at the Wolfeboro Dockside Grill & Dairy Bar (11 Dockside St.). Visitors looking for a large venue or upscale dining will find The Wolfeboro Inn (90 N Main St., www.garwoodsrestaurant.com ) to be a perfect fit and can take a ride on their Winnipesaukee Belle, 95' side paddle wheel boat that is available for private charters. Moultonborough offers the Lemon Grass Restaurant & Sake Bar (64 Whittier Highway, www.lemongrassnh.net) that features organic fine Pan-Asian cuisine, a unique and delicious dining experience. Nearby, in West Ossipee is the Yankee Smokehouse (New Hampshire 16, yyankeesmokehouse.com) a family style restaurant to satisfy those BBQ cravings. The Corner House Inn ( 22 Main St., www.cornerhouseinn.com ) in Center Sandwich is located in a picturesque village and has been in operation for more than 150 years serving dinner and Sunday brunch all year, with lunch served June through October. In Holderness, the Squam Lake Inn (28 Shepard Hill Road, www.squamlakeinn.com/dining.html ) serves a fabulous breakfast, lunch and dinner in a relaxed atmosphere. Or hop in your boat and head to the Caf at Asquam Marina (879 U.S. 3, www.asquammarina.com )or try the Squam Lake MarketPlace for a great selection of prepared foods, sandwiches, local wines and beers and specialty coffees. For fine dining around Squam Lake, try The Manor on Golden Pond (31 Manor Dr., www.manorongoldenpond.com ). Meredith and Center Harbor host a wide variety of cuisine, with popular eateries such as CANOE – a Restaurant and Tavern (232 Whittier Highway, menu at www.magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com/canoe-restaurant-and-tavern) with valet shuttle service from Center Harbor town docks or take a dinner cruise on the M/S Mount Washington. Experience real New England camp food at Camp at the Chase House Inn ( www.thecman.com ) where you can try fried green tomatoes, pan-fried crab cakes or steak and s'mores for dessert. The dining options in the Lakes Region are a true variety with high-level culinary experience and impressive list of options for diners with all types of palates. Visit the Lakes Region Tourism Association's Where to Dine page at www.lakesregion.org to see them all and plan your next meal in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. The Lakes Region Tourism Association is the official tourism board of the region, representing close to 100 communities, 273 lakes and ponds, and more than 400 businesses in central New Hampshire, including area attractions, restaurants, retail establishments and accommodations. For more information or visitors' guides, visit LakesRegion.org, facebook.com/NHLakesRegion or follow on Twitter. For more information about New Hampshire, go to www.visitnh.gov . The LRTA office is on Route 3 in Tilton, NH and can be reached by calling (800) 60-LAKES.