Enjoy a refined yet relaxed dining experience at Blue Bistro, where fresh, locally inspired flavors meet the stunning backdrop of Lake Winnipesaukee. Start your day with a delicious breakfast or indulge in a perfectly crafted dinner, featuring fresh seafood, Certified Angus steaks, and Hope Made desserts. Whether you’re savoring a meal indoors or taking in the view from the terrace, every bite is paired with warm NASWA hospitality and unforgettable scenery.
Join us for an exceptional lakeside dining experience!
Hailed by food critics and longtime guests alike, Blue Bistro is recognized as one of the Lakes Region’s top dining destinations. With a menu featuring fresh seafood, Certified Angus steaks, and creative modern cuisine, every dish is thoughtfully prepared and served with stunning lake views.
Celebrated by Phantom Gourmet and praised for its exceptional flavors and warm hospitality, Blue Bistro is a must-visit for those seeking an elevated yet inviting dining experience—where even the desserts have a legacy of their own. BLUE BISTRO MENU
For 100 years, Hope Makris has been the heart of NASWA’s hospitality, and her famous homemade desserts are a cherished part of that legacy. Today, her daughter, Cynthia Makris, lovingly carries on the tradition, crafting every Tommy Bahama Cake, carrot cake, and crème brûlée with the same passion and care. Guests return year after year for a taste of these beloved family recipes, because at Blue Bistro, dessert isn’t just the finale—it’s a tradition.
Hope Makris
100 Years of Hospitality & Sweet Traditions
More Kids in the House~ By Boyd Hamilton – Key West, Florida, July 1996 Five kids, a wife, and a campground office are just too much to cram into a house trailer—no matter how big it is. Although I wasn’t quite ready for it, financially or otherwise, I knew we had
Home Milk to Pavilion ~ By Boyd Hamilton – Key West, Florida, July 1996 The Home Milk property only had one decent building on it when we bought it. That building held their offices and a big walk-in refrigeration room. Out back, there was a concrete slab about 3 or
More Palm Trees ~ By Boyd Hamilton – Key West, Florida, July 1996 In 1987 Elsie and I moved off the campground and started our retirement. Lynn and Bob Jones moved out of their trailer in the far corner of the campground and into the house-office. Bob was now the
