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Tamarack Restaurant
691 Endicott St N, Laconia, NH 03246, United States
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co
Review №1

Always have to stop at Tamarck for a meal! The clam strips were so fresh! Lobster was delish! Just the right amount of mayo and the buns were toasted! The real reason we went was the onion rings - THE best! A must stop destination in the Lakes Region!

An
Review №2

Had a craving for a lobster roll and this place did not disappoint… so delicious.

Ta
Review №3

Being from Colorado I was super excited to try this place when we were in New Hampshire. Unfortunately it was quite a letdown. The only good thing was the serving size. We got some different fried seafood platters. Honestly, they didn’t have much flavor and we’re just not impressive. I was really disappointed and the overall quality. Also the place looks super rundown and I would not recommend this to other people.

Ki
Review №4

Great service, delicious food with picnic tables or a back building to sit down and eat. Love the sign!

Ph
Review №5

Good, fresh seafood at reasonable prices. Quick service. Stop by here!

Wa
Review №6

Always good 👍 LOBSTER roll + onion rings. Pistachio frappe ! Mmmm

Ge
Review №7

I am a local and I come here all the time. I was a bit disappointed this trip. The chowder was lacking. The pint of clams just seemed on the small side to what l normally get. Also ordered haddock bites snd never received it. I was miles away when l realized they werent in my order. The onion rings were good but not great thus time. Not sure if it was dirty oil or what it was...but just not what l expected. Everyone has off days...hoping thats all this was. Always loved this place

Sa
Review №8

Tasty lobster roll. Got the classic with touch of mayo. (They also offer plain with butter on the side) it was served quickly and was fresh. Good homemade iced tea to go along.Note that while they take credit cards, there is a 3% charge which wasnt made clear. (At last I didnt notice ahead of time.)

Jo
Review №9

We visited Tamarack Restaurant for 7 takeout meals on our way to rent a pontoon on Winnipesaukee. Got cheeseburgers for all with fries for half and onion rings for the other half. The wait was a little long but the food seemed fresh as a result. It made for a nice meal on the lake. I suggest you give them a try!

Ju
Review №10

We had a lobster roll, clam roll, French fries and onion rings. This was the first time we have stopped here, but every time we go by it is mobbed. Food was great, so can see why it is usually busy. Service was very quick.

Ch
Review №11

They were about to close and made us great lobster rolls! The lobster was piled up high and was delicious. The owners are the sweetest and really went out of their way for us. We will be customers for life. The best!!

Sk
Review №12

Lobster roll is great! I enjoyed the mayo better than the butter, but that is personal preference. Staff is fast and polite. We ate our food at the picnic tables - nice quick stop for good lobstah roll.

Re
Review №13

Came all the way here for the clam strips so we were disappointed when they were sold out... but due to current shortages it was most likely out of their control. We simply chose other menu options and enjoyed our lunch. Will be back next time we visit and hope to get the clam strips then!

Da
Review №14

So expensive but… the food is really good. It’s too expensive for eating often. The young team of workers are friendly. Service is slightly slow. Overall it’s a clean environment in a good roadside location. Seating (picnic tables) both inside and outside.

Ka
Review №15

Their fish and chips are delicious! Nice white, moist fish with a light batter and french fries are tasty. Finally a place that has coffee milk shake!! We will be back dying to try the lobster roll and onion rings, plus many other food items!

Ch
Review №16

Mediocre at best, just a couple of hot dogs but they were super cheap quality... probably chicken rather than beef, barely cooked. I wasnt impressed

Ja
Review №17

Cant go wrong with a lobster roll! The sweet potato fries were delicious as well. Germaphobes beware, indoor seating area is not super clean and water is not treated in the bathrooms.

Am
Review №18

Only spent so much cuz we got the lobster roll! Its the only place in the area well get it at. You get so much lobster, its awesome! We love this place!

Wi
Review №19

That food scallops and chx tenders were excellent.

Ch
Review №20

Place is busy. Casheir was friendly waited quite some time for order. Clam plate with small overcooked clams, forgot onion rings and Cole slaw. You have to ask for plasticware salt pepper ketchup tartar napkins. Burger overcooked. Being run by kids with no customer service skills. Not very good. Disappointed

De
Review №21

The best seafood & onion rings. Got the french fries & burger (seafood allergy), delicious!! And they have wonderful sense of humor 😁 Has been around a long time & it shows!

Jo
Review №22

Not so good fried food. Lobster rolls OK. Eaten alive with Mosquitos outside

Ja
Review №23

Excellent seafood and friendly staff!

C
Review №24

Delicious ice cream! Next time well eat lunch here, so many seafood options!We made a second visit for lunch, it was so good! I got the scallop roll and loved it. Cant beat the friendly service or their funny signs!

Ro
Review №25

Was pretty disappointed with this place. Found cartilage and shells in my lobster roll that almost broke my teeth, the portions were pretty wimpy, and the fries kind of just tasted like Ore Ida ones you get from Hannafords. For the money, its definitely not worth it.

Ka
Review №26

Everything was delicious! Make sure you ask for napkins lol

Al
Review №27

The lobster rolls arent bad, but I wouldnt call them the best in NH or even in the nearby area. Still worth a visit if you want good and reasonably priced food

Ri
Review №28

Darn good clam roll. Nice sweet clams. Just how I like them.

Do
Review №29

Awesome roadside restuarant. Classic old style feel. Everything made fresh to order. Onion rings are to die for.

Co
Review №30

August 2021 Update: Disappointed in my first visit back to Tamarack this year. I ordered a Lobster Roll Basket...they took the order and incorrectly so I didnt get any fries, but wasnt charged for them either. I went up to the window to let them know, and was told Id have to pay the dollar difference to make it a basket - OK. So I got the dollar, but then I was told I would have to get back in line! After already waiting 20 minutes for my order, they expected me too get back in a line, and wait probably another 30 minutes to get what I originally ordered. Terrible customer service. To add insult to injury, the lobster roll looks significantly smaller than in the past too, and my sister had a little bit of shell in hers. I saved up to go three times this week, but I think Ill save my money. A lifetime customer lost.2020: My FAVORITE place to eat when Im at the lake. My family and I went THREE times during our week there! I cant get enough of their lobster roll - its delicious!!!

Ad
Review №31

Tasteless clam chowder.Bland lobster roll.Mediocre onion rings.Pleasant service.Hope it was an off night.

Ki
Review №32

You must stop here if you’re in the lakes region! This was the best lobster roll I’ve ever had. Beat my all time favorite roll from a place in Newport RI. The lobster was incredibly fresh! Fries were great to dip in their tamarack sauce. Staff/owners extremely friendly and courteous. Absolutely delicious food!

Ru
Review №33

If your hungry at High Octane Saloon, go across the street to Tamarack for awsome food!!

Mi
Review №34

Best lobsters rolls ever!Thank you, guys!

Di
Review №35

Have been going for years, live here locally alway great food! Fried Whole Belly Clams Amazing!!

Ea
Review №36

Summer tradition. A must do when you are in the area.

Ra
Review №37

Best seafood at the lake onion rings are amazing 👏 👍😎🇺🇸

Sa
Review №38

Best clams I’ve ever had. And I’ve had a lot!!!

Mi
Review №39

Over priced small servings no coleslaw with fish platter and the tarter sauce was so gross. Seafood had a sour taste to them the onion rings were to salty.

Ma
Review №40

Go to for lobster rolls, clam strips, onion rings.

Je
Review №41

Always four or five-star dining

Mi
Review №42

An excellent hometown restaurant. The seafood is decent, considering it’s not on the coast. I like the fried whole belly clams. The lobster roll is excellent, loaded with lobster and served in a hot dog bun, as it should be!

St
Review №43

Food was so fresh and tasty!!!

Ma
Review №44

Best lobster rolls and fried clams in the area!

ph
Review №45

Amazing seafood, great portion on the fishermans platter!!

Ma
Review №46

Not bad, but nothing worth note.

Ve
Review №47

The best lobsters rolls ever!

Da
Review №48

Tamaracks is a fun little seafood restaurant with many food choices. I would recommend the Tamarack basket which includes a variety of foods including fried shrimp and chicken tenders. For seafood, the price for anything is very acceptable and it has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.

ed
Review №49

Lobster roll the best around. Lots of lobster!!!!!

C.
Review №50

Overall a lot of the reviews have been absolutely horrible on this restaurant. Needless to say it was very concerned about eating there. We used to eat at this place 45 years ago. Back then I will be perfectly honest it was much better than it is today. Unfortunately thats why a lot of restaurants are a lot of them are a lot better in the past and they are presently.overall what we had is we had the typical fried clams scallops mixed platters that sort of thing. And Ive had better, but Ive also had far worse. Overall Id say the food was quite decent and thats pretty much what I have to say about it was a decent meal prices are surprisingly reasonable I mean very reasonable $19 for a combination clam and shrimp platter you try and find that for $19 anywhere else and youll have a hard time they usually go for close to 30 or more. So I would say the price point is probably one of their best things out there. For myself I dont mind spending a little more to up the quality but if they want to keep the price point as it is using what theyre using thats okay by me.they were quite busy and they got all of the orders they ran out of the calamari that was about it. Can we just substituted other food in its place so the meal is good.

St
Review №51

Quaint with a lot of cute placards to entertain you while waiting for hand made food. There was a wait even after 1p on a weekday. I am no lobster roll connoisseur but this was not my favorite - plenty of meat but ice cold, not a lot of flavor, and the roll was toasted but cold? Maybe warmer with butter? The onion rings were delicious.

Ar
Review №52

Food and ice cream are amazing and the staff is super friendly.

Lo
Review №53

I ordered the lobster roll and enjoyed it very much.

An
Review №54

Great lobster roll, although if you are really hungry you may want to size up for a few extra dollars. The fried scallops were some of the best around - crispy on the outside and tender inside. Plenty of space at the picnic benches to eat outside.

Jo
Review №55

Me and my lady stopped there on our way to profile falls last weekend.. I ordered the Buffalo box for 10.99.. the wings, tenders and cheese bites on top of a bed of fries.. everything was delicious.. the staff is friendly.. this is my first time eating here. But I would say, in my opinion. That this place is a safe bet to stop at for a quick bite to eat if you are passing by.. I will add pictures of the restaurant, menu and food as always..

Sh
Review №56

Great food and quick service.

Co
Review №57

Good! Especially the mozzarella sticks!

Wi
Review №58

Food was okay wont go again. Bathroom was gross.

Ma
Review №59

Good food! Thanks! 🌭👍

Su
Review №60

Fast service and great food

Fo
Review №61

To start with they give you very small amounts of food. The bathrooms dont have soup or running water in the sinks. Keep in mind these people make your food and cant wash there hands. Also the buildings have a horrible smell.

Ro
Review №62

Best chocolate malt fraps ever

Ka
Review №63

Had fried clam roll yesterdayCold to touch. Returned and they heated it up. All I could taste was sand. I threw them out It was not edible. Onion rings saved the day as they were delicious. Picnic area is nice and other customers were so nice and fun to be around while social distancing.Im sure as the season goes on and staff is fully trained it will get better.

Ai
Review №64

Food is delicious and definitely worth the money! BBQ half n half,half rack of ribs and chicken with fries and some chicken wings cooked in house not frozen!!

Mi
Review №65

Not just a place to eat but a required stop for tourists. If you stop here the lobster roll is a must. There is outside and inside dinning (in a seperate screened in building specifically for dining). Pricing and wait times are average for similar spaces to eat. This is a clam bar or dairy bar type place where you order at the window and pick up your order when your number is called. Food is made to order so there is a little bit of a wait but its worth it. Service and food quality has always been good. If its really busy parking can be tight but if needed there is parking across the street.

Ki
Review №66

Just stopped for an ice cream, got to watch the parade of motorcycles during the beginning of Bike Week.

De
Review №67

Great flavor, fresh, great service and friendly. Clam bellies were a little small for my liking but you cannot go wrong no matter.... 💗

Ka
Review №68

Always great food!

Po
Review №69

They do fried seafood right. We got 2 captains platters. Very good. Its a lot of food. We should have split one.

Mi
Review №70

Great people food is assume

Er
Review №71

Awsowm will return again after bike week with kids

St
Review №72

Good food fresh and yummy my son and nephew waiting patiently for dinner!

Mi
Review №73

Great spot, nothing fancy but good food at decent price..we always look forward to going hear when were up in New Hampshire

To
Review №74

Everything cooked from scratch. Awesome sense of humor. Delicious double burgers. Huge. Great fries. Decent prices.

La
Review №75

I just left there 20 minutes ago. We got the whole belly clam baskets.If there were any bellys I didnt find any! The clams were very small and looked and tasted more like strips. Very over priced for my taste.I grew up on the coast of Maine and hands down, this was the worst fried clams I have ever eaten in 60 years! I will never go back there for clam baskets.Dont bother.

Br
Review №76

Reasonable prices for reasonable portions, good food tho. Even when busy the order prep periods are pretty short

Ja
Review №77

The food was amazing. I had the scallop basket there was more food than I could eat.

An
Review №78

Great food. Clam roll was so good! Friendly service!

pa
Review №79

Heard a lot of hype about this place but was very disappointed.First, during these times of covid-19 everyone in service is required to wear a mask, you would think everyone in food service would as otherwise they’re just getting all their germs onto your food as they handle it. Not a single person in this place had a mast on.Second, ordered $70 of food and as the cook said order up I looked and saw my full order, the person giving food to customers had the cook change my haddock sandwich and gave it to a customer 5 orders behind me (must be a local?) and I had to wait another 5 minutes for them to cook an another haddock fillet to complete my order. TOTAL BULLS*it

Ka
Review №80

Love the lobster roll

He
Review №81

Decent food. Two stars because the service was awful. They messed up my order, and when I asked politely for the right item, the dark-haired girl in the red shirt rolled her eyes at me and said she would have to make me pay again. I said, “Why? The person who took my order made a mistake, I just want what I ordered.” And she replies, “yeah we don’t do that.” I said, “fix orders? even though I didn’t do anything wrong?” She slammed my ticket down and shouted out back to make the missing items. Ended up with chewy lobster and undercooked sweet potato fries. Thanks guys... I just wanted what I paid for.

Sh
Review №82

Great food up in Gods Country. We had a great day trip

Pa
Review №83

Love this roadside stand. Picnic tables outside but the air conditioned dining area is clean but lonely. Fried fish highly recommended and wait staff is pleasant and patient

Er
Review №84

Stopped by for the first was not disappointed food was great hot and crispy didnt take long to get my order the staff was very friendly was lucky there wasnt a huge crowd ..now I know why theres always a crowd great food

Je
Review №85

If your in the lakes region a must stop outdoor seating great menu one of our regular stops on the bike.

pa
Review №86

Great seafood platter

Mi
Review №87

Very good for a fast food place, service was decent

De
Review №88

Excellent food and wonderful staff! Thank you for such a treat 🌈

Lo
Review №89

Love seafood

Ba
Review №90

Best country store in NH. Phelps family did a wonderful job restoring the building and making this a center of community life in Danbury.

Th
Review №91

Theres stuff here. Its tasty stuff. Used to be dead, but they cook it well.

Da
Review №92

Food was good . Wish they would clean off picnic tables and wash trash container tops.Tops look like they havent been cleaned all year. Would help keep down Flys.

ja
Review №93

Food was very good but didnt get my coleslaw

Ch
Review №94

The clam strips were remarkably fresh and bright tasting.

Do
Review №95

Very limited menu choices.

Ja
Review №96

Over priced for what you get. The food is good, but the wait and the price makes this a one and done place.

Fr
Review №97

1 lobster roll $20.00, A little too expensive, I have been @ dangelo and they taste so much better for less money. Total disappointment.

To
Review №98

I used to love the food at this restaurant 50 years ago when I was in my teens and twenties. It had great greasy summer food as people called it back in the day. In fact I used to work in similar establishments in the area such as the Double Decker which is no longer. Both places had similar food such as fried onion rings, clams, lobster rolls,scallops and other summer time treats.This time arrival at the Tamarack was disappointing in that the building itself was in a bad need of paint and looked rundown. Looking at the menu we discovered the prices seemed extremely high but we were ready to go for it anyway until my partner noticed an employee doing an unsanitary action and then going back to work. We left without ordering anything, I want to make that clear. I cant speak of the quality of the food but the general condition of the property and the action of the employee that we witnessed made it such that we had no interest in eating there. It was a great disappointment.

Ja
Review №99

Awesome food! Awesome experience!! Ill be back ! Thanks!

Ma
Review №100

Awesome place for sea food, I personally love their lobster roll, but the assortment of various different dishes to choose from allows for anyone to find something they can eat. First thing you will most likely find is a longer line for the food, which is always a good thing. Food gets out of the shack pretty quickly, but time will vary based on what you ordered. Overall this is a very good place to get some sea food at. Its lit.

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  • Address:691 Endicott St N, Laconia, NH 03246, United States
  • Phone:+1 603-366-9300
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue restaurant
  • Seafood restaurant
  • Dessert shop
  • Hamburger restaurant
  • Ice cream shop
  • Salad shop
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–8PM
  • Thursday:11AM–8PM
  • Friday:11AM–8PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:11AM–8PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fireplace:Yes
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Salad bar:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
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