Blue Bistro at NASWA Resort — Restaurant in Laconia

This would not have been the same experience without our server/waitress Sashaye. She had one of those personalities no matter what you went through that day it was going to be ok and she would make pains to take care of you no matter what she’s done that day too. Smile and laughter filled her eyes. We have had such a rough couple weeks and She was great entertainment and very sweet to us.

Let us get to the food part of this rant. They have these bread/cakes that had a few herbs baked into it and were served alongside the oil with fresh grated cheese and cracked pepper. The seafood risotto was a decadent meal. They should take pains to remove all the shrimp shells but otherwise quite a delish meal. We got truffle fries because we are truffle freeks which they didn’t disappoint and truly they were out of this world. I believe my husband even ate the crumbs. Possibly kidding but I don’t think I am. We ordered the lobster bisque. This was a very dainty version of a bisque not pretentious and just a tiny spot of lobster centered with pieces of chive as garnish, and beaming with a buttery flavor which I mostly prefer. If you are trying to make a lobster bisque chowder you load it with lobster so this minimalistic amount was perfect. It was more of a bowl size and was really filling even half of it so portion wise it was more than most would expect. The Mykonos salad was a must with steak tips. They were perfectly paired and the dressing “homemade Greek” was the right taste to go with the salad and the steak. The cheese was large chunks like traditional Greek salads and the inclusive chickpeas, chunks of cukes and with plenty of Kalamata olives gave it a hearty meal with a great flavor combo. I personally would have added Bermuda (onions) and some green peppers into the salad but it was perfect just the same and plenty to take home had you wanted. We had to order desserts of course. We ordered the carrot cake and the Tommy Bahama cake which both looked so delectable. You don’t get a dessert menu here our lovely server brings a sample plate of all they offer and once you choose she brings you a fresh plate. Lastly we bought a bottle of J Lohr Chardonnay and it tasted like heaven and the peach notes were perfectly paired with the flavors of a salad. We also got a couple cans of Notch Salem Larger and this is one beer in the can that doesn’t have a can taste. The flavor was mild and not hoppy as some lagers can be. It was light and refreshing.

In closing. Our final comment will be the availability of bubbly bottled water. Saratoga is my favorite so it was lovely that we could get that for our meal. The owner stops at the table during your meal to keep things going smooth and satisfactory. We cannot wait to have our beautiful soul of a server again for our next meal and you should run over to check this place out. Make sure you ask for Sashaye. I’m sure they are all good but we really loved her and the blue bistro. We did end up going for their breakfast for a couple of the days and tried eggs, omelets, cinnamon toast, sausage, roasted red potatoes and bacon as well as their french toast and although a pricey breakfast nothing beats quality and service and both...

High end eatery for the lakes region. Great service.

I visited the Blue Bistro again with my wife. If you are looking for a great dining experience there is no place other to look in the Lakes Region. We have a home in Laconia but are residents of Somerville, MA. We frequent high-end steak houses and Italian Restaurants in the North End. The Blue Bistro easily out performs many high end restaurants found in Boston. There is no place that can even come close in the Lakes. We got shrimp cocktail, fried calamari, and the dumplings for apps. Everything was fantastic but i highly recommended the dumplings. For entrees we got lobster ravioli and filet wrapped in bacon with blue cheese. We enjoyed a tropical mango tango and an old fashion. We didn't get wine this trip but although their wine list isn’t lobg they have great cabs like Caymus for 130.00 and Silver Oak (Alexander) for 140.00. At Capital Grille these wines are 100.00 more at least. They had Woodford Reserve for my old fashion and had high end cherries which were muddled. The bill was 200.00 and it might sound high but its not. This is a steal. Read my other reviews on high-end restaurants. The servers know the menu, are super friendly, very attentive and on point. Best place anywhere in Lakes...

This was an unexpected wonderful surprise! We're at our place in the Lakes Region every summer and always looking for new restaurant options. We'd driven by the Naswa Resort many times without even noticing that they had a restaurant. They do and it is a find! The Blue Bistro is a funky trip back to the 50s in terms of the music playing in the background with wonderful service and really EXCELLENT food. The chef was for many years the executive chef at the famed Boston restaurant, Locke-Ober. What you get at the Blue Bistro is Locke-Ober food and service in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire! My husband and I each ordered a starter salad (one beet, one caesar); they were both large and excellent. I then had the salmon (again, excellent) and he ordered the seafood-stuffed haddock. Normally, restaurants cut the cost of this item by filling the stuffing with bread because it's cheap. Here, the haddock is actually stuffed with lobster, lots of lobster, and the prices are very reasonable. It is guaranteed that we will return here now that we know what we have been missing for the past...