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Canoe Restaurant and Tavern

4.2
4.2
80 Reviews
$30 and under
American
232 Whittier Hwy., Center Harbor, NH 03226

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Romantic
  • Great for scenic views
Hello, and welcome to Canoe. We invite you to come, sit back and relax in our quaint, rustic style restaurant. Located at Lake Winnipesaukee in Center Harbor, New Hampshire, Canoe's atmosphere and the surrounding picturesque landscapes capture the essence of the Lakes Region. Come enjoy a meal with us, and we're sure you'll make Canoe a regular dining stop. Executive chef and owner Scott Ouellette and his talented, creative team of culinary artists will beckon your taste buds, with Canoe's exquisitely prepared cuisine. Canoe's friendly, cheerful wait staff will see to your every culinary and beverage need.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Fri, Sat & Sun: 11:30am Dinner: Sun- Thurs: 4:00pm - 8:30pm, Fri & Sat: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Scott Ouellette
  • Neighborhood
    Center Harbor
  • Parking details
    off site, shuttle service, pick up from town dock if coming by boat
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View

What 80 people are saying

Canoe Restaurant and Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 0.9Value

NoiseModerate

80 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 4, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our all time favorite restaurant in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. The food and gluten free options are awesome. It is family owned and it shows. The Canoe Chips are the best ever and they make incredible drinks as well. We always look forward to going!!! Love you guys!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Frasierspicks

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 28, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been many times and maybe we were just there on an off night- The service was very mediocre, with the servers demonstrating a complete lack of interest. Anytime anything was brought to the table, the server had to ask who was having what. The baked haddock was served with approx. an inch of stuffing on top, and appeared to be anchored to the fish with 1/2 inch of mayonnaise- the most disgusting concoction I have ever experienced. Everyone else's meal was "just OK" Here's hoping to better times in the future

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  3. DarleneF VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 9, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our third visit to Canoe, and it never disappoints. We brought some friends this time, and they were impressed. Food was outstanding, service was great, fun and friendly staff/atmosphere. We sat downstairs this time and prefer upstairs, but overall fantastic!!! Will definitely be back!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. LyndaJ

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 17, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great selection for dining. Variety of people who had been eating all day and every one found a deliciously right sized portion. Waitress was an experienced professional who did a great job with a larger party. Perfect end to a reunion.

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  5. JeffreyS

    Las Vegas12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 6, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Been coming here for years and has always had the reputation of good food and good service. We took 3 couples with us and while the food was good, it was not quite as good as in prior years. However, the service was terrible. This was not the waitress' fault. They were incredibly understaffed with no busperson to help the waitress service two large tables. I said something to the management, but nothing improved . I had another reservation two days later and cancelled.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Naples1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 29, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Party of 9 all raved about their meals. Salmon was excellent but vegies included were cool. Only complaint would be that we wanted to order a birthday cake & couldn't. Had to order 9 slices of carrot cake. Yikes

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great get together with our adult grandkids. We all enyoy ed the food very much . Steaks were cooked perfectly and our server was always there when we needed something. Worth the 20 minute drive. Will definitely return.

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  8. lskh VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Food is wonderful ful. Server s are warm and welcoming.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 14, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Mother's Day lunch. It was awesome

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  10. JodiA

    Greater Boston34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 21, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating another birthday with family , always great service and food. Thank god we didn't get asked to leave because we were so loud

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Canoe Restaurant and Tavern is rated 4.2 stars by 80 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. New Hampshire
  4. Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
  5. Center Harbor

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Google Map for Canoe Restaurant and Tavern

232 Whittier Hwy., Center Harbor, NH 03226

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Center Harbor
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Fri, Sat & Sun: 11:30am Dinner: Sun- Thurs: 4:00pm - 8:30pm, Fri & Sat: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    off site, shuttle service, pick up from town dock if coming by boat
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Scott Ouellette
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View
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