william g.
Yelp
Fantastic Transformation!
What a wonderful surprise to learn that the Beal House Inn was under new ownership, better yet, that the menu has been completely revamped and re-priced to better reflect the area.
The previous incarnation was nice but VERY expensice and not often living up to the price point.
The new Beal House has a diverse locally inspired and sourced menu at some of the most reasonable prices north of Concord.
Traditional American fare mixed with well trained culinary techniques in the kitchen result in a diverse range of north country comfort food.
I wanted to order multiple things on the menu and had a hard time choosing, which is a very good sign of things to come.
We enjoyed classically executed Escargot with a hint of Pernod, the snails were tender, juicy and not a hint of chewiness. I could have eaten another two or three orders of these, and at only $9, I will next time!
Crab cakes were the only weakness, they had too much Panko mixed in so the texture was more like seafood stuffing, but the accompanying Old Bay Aioli almost made up for it. Served on baby spinach, this could be fantastic if they change the crab to panko ratio!
Beef tenderloin was cooked perfectly, as was a "caveman" cut of Prime Rib, both were fork tender and served with caramelized root veggies and garnished with a cut out Maple leaf of beet and carrot. For the very very hungry, they offer a "lion' cut of prime rib that would feed 2 hungry skiers with leftovers for sure. Meat-a-pal-oza!
Dessert was also a winner, simple and elegant, puff pastry with divinely light limoncello filling, copious raspberry coulis and fresh whipped cream, Ill upload a photo !
Best of all, the new owner offers a "Beal Deal" special that is a screaming bargain. You get 2 entrees AND a bottle of wine for $40 if you order between 4-6, every day!
Cant wait to go back and try the Lobster mac and cheese during a snow storm
They also have 7 rooms for full and tired diners who don't feel like driving home