Ossipee Mountain Grille

On January 21, 2023, I drove by the restaurant, and it was closed, which is not uncommon for the winter season. However, I did notice "For Sale" signs posted on the business and by the roadside.

I really love the area and was excited to try this restaurant. However, when we walked in, no one greeted us or acknowledged our presence, so we decided to sit at a table. Unfortunately, most surfaces were sticky and not very clean. While the food itself was good, the overall experience left much to be desired.

It may not look like much from the outside, but this was our favorite meal of the trip! We visited early one summer weeknight, and since we have kids, we opted for outdoor seating. The play area was a lifesaver! It’s designed for adults, but my kids had a great time wandering and playing while we waited for our food. The service was quick and friendly, and they were very accommodating for families. I ordered the fish sandwich, and it was massive! I was able to cut some off and share it with my husband. This place is definitely worth a stop!

The restaurant has a nice, clean atmosphere and the service was good. However, we had a bit of an issue with our order. We requested three medium burgers with fries, along with a mac and cheese, but the burgers were served rare instead. On the bright side, the mac and cheese was delicious. I shrugged it off, assuming the cook might have had an off night, and we decided to ask for the bill. To our surprise, the burgers and fries were priced at $24 each! That's quite steep for three BBQ bacon cheeseburgers, and the mac and cheese, while generous, was $15. We ended up paying a total of $132, including a tip for our server, but we’ve decided we’ll only return for drinks next time, thanks to the bartender's great service. Just a heads-up: I wouldn’t recommend getting a burger here; you might want to go to Five Guys instead, as they are cheaper.

To make matters worse, we were never given silverware or napkins. I spent five minutes trying to get the attention of our waitress to request napkins, and then waited another ten minutes for them to arrive. Our appetizers were served only after we had already started our entrees—by the time they came, we were halfway through our meals, and the appetizers were cold. The waitress appeared either distracted or indifferent, and she refused to correct the bill, despite the apparent inconsistencies in the burger pricing. Eventually, I gave up trying to explain the issues, paid the bill, and left. Overall, it was a really unpleasant experience that left me disappointed.