Pizza Barn, Ossipee NH Review

We went back to Pizza Barn in Ossipee NH for my wife's birthday celebration.

Now that is the off-season they are only open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

When we arrived on a Friday evening, even for a slowing economy the place was packed but we didn't have to wait (we showed up around 730PM).

We were shown to an extra large picnic-table (which could have seated 8 or more) near the back. The resturant during the evening (and even during the day) is cozy but a bit dark. Plenty of light to read the menus. My wife spotted cobwebs on the lights but the rest of the place looked super clean.

The service was only good as the waitresses was very busy with several other tables. We sat near the jukebox and the kids got a kick out of that. Even gave them some quarters to play some songs. We ordered 2 medium pizzas along with some garlic bread.

The garlic bread served with a small cup of marinara sauce was very good but I thought this was just a little bit pricey at $5.50 for the amount of food that you get.

The medium Hawaiin pizza ($13.50) was a great value and was LOADED with bite-size pineapples and ham. Very delicious and was perfect to share with the birthday girl. The medium cheese pizza, ordered for the kids was delicous as well. The kids gobbled this up without any complaints. The pizza was piping hot and very good. At Pizza Barn, you really need a fork and a knife to eat this pizza (especially when its first served).

My wife and I both noticed that cheese on the pizza is somewhat different (when compared to our local pizza joints at home). The cheese contains some spices (italian -- i presume) and perhaps bits of parmesan cheese. Overall it was quite tasty.

Two medium pizza's was plenty for our family of 5 (although my 4 year old did more socializing than eating) with some left over for lunch tomorrow.

The best part of this evening's experience was meeting some of the friendly local folks (this is true New Hampshire). Through my youngest son (who couldn't sit still through the entire meal) we got to know the older couple behind us who told us they visit the Pizza Barn every Friday night for pizza. We later learned that they knew a few of the seasonals here at Danforth Bay and even some of the staff members. They were friendly and we talked with them for quite a bit.

This local establishment seemed to highlight "LOCAL" and "FRIENDLY" when we visited this evening. Quite different from the touristsy hustle and bustle atmosphere feel during the summer season.

Overall we love Pizza Barn and perhaps it may become a Friday "off-season" night tradition for us as well.

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