O Bistro Wolfeboro

We love to try new restaurants and establishments in our town but had originally assumed O Bistro was well out of our everyday price range. On a whim while driving by in the rain, I thought how it was just my daughter and I that evening and I did not feel like cooking dinner. We entered and were pleasnatly surprised that the place felt inviting and we weren't "underdressed" in our jeans and sweatshirts. Immediately, we were greeted very warmly by a hostess who asked if we would prefer to eat in their pub area or there dining room. She showed us to a lovely hi-top table in the pub area where about 5 other couple parties were seated. We perused the menu and were pleasantly surprised that the prices were no more than any other similar style restaurant in the area. Our server was very attentive and personable and made us feel immediately at home, recited some food and drink specials, and offered some suggestions when we told her this was our visit to O. They make their own variations of sangria which was delicious and the owner Patti introduced herself and told us how happy she was that we took the chance and decided to stop in to her establishment. She warned that if we were looking into the appetizers, the portions were substantial. Our server started us off with some fresh baked baguette slices that were crusty on the outside and soft and warm on the inside served with a compound butter. My daughter got pork potsticker app and a 'side' of their homemade 5 cheese macaroni and cheese with cavatappi noodles. The side was way more than she could finish and I can't even imagine how big the full size entree portion was! I ordered the roasted quarter chicken with sour cream and chive homemade mashed potato and steamed whole young carrots. For such a basic sounding meal, it was anything but. The chicken was perfectly season and juicy, the flavor of the potatoes were incredibly delicious, and the al dente texture of the carrots (which at many places can be typically soggy and straight out of a freezer bag) was perfect and everything tasted as if it were locally sourced or picked that morning. They their menu offerings are based on in season ingredients and we were told items rotate regularly. They also made us aware of the all you can eat Easter Brunch Buffet to be held this Sunday in their big renovated barn venue that they use for just such special holiday meals and events such as weddings and parties. By the time we were done, we had to take home leftovers and skip on dessert but the offerings sounded amazing. It was clear to see that their executive chef is an artist who knows his craft well and by the time we left, we parted ways with Patti with a hug and a promise to be back soon as regulars. O Bistro is without question our new favorite restaurant in town.