Please scroll down for specific information on our dining room and a sample menu.

Enjoy dining on the veranda

Welcome to the 146th season at The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel. We invite you to join us for “dining on the veranda,” a much-anticipated experience we’re offering guests during the summer months. Along with the peaceful setting and beautiful mountain views surrounding The BALSAMS famous veranda, guests will enjoy delicious menu items, like our new “lobster Cobb salad” or “grilled summer vegetable wrap,” and classic items like “New England lobster salad roll” or our “house-ground burger” seared to perfection on our signature grill. Each “burger of the day” will be unique – with no repeats throughout the entire season. Celebrate a pleasant New Hampshire evening or add a touch of romance to your dinner. It’s our pleasure to offer dining on the veranda to you. And as always, we look forward to visiting with you soon.

Overnight guests of the hotel may enjoy breakfast or dinner on the veranda. Dining on the veranda is by reservation only, on a first come, first serve basis, and in-house guests will have priority. Reservations will be accepted each day starting at 8:00 a.m. Dining on the veranda is weather dependent.

The Dining Room and Sample Menu

Dining at The BALSAMS is always a special occasion. Our acclaimed chefs use only the freshest ingredients, oftentimes from local farmers. The menu changes nightly, and is presented table d' hôte style by the gracious & charming staff.

Our celebrated wine cellar features over 5,000 bottles from 300 plus different labels, and is continually recognized by Wine Spectator. Please download a PDF of our extensive wine list.

Table d' hôte is only available for dinner. Also, men are required to wear jackets for evening dining and please, no denim's for dinner. See below for a sample menu.

Please call 1-800-255-0600 for more information, or to make a reservation.

The BALSAMS Table D'Hote

Sample Dinner Menu

Appetizers

Fromage de Brie, Baked Strawberries, Pistachio Puree,

Truffle Honey, Petite Greens

New England Shellfish Newburg, Baby Maine Shrimp, Sea Scallops,

Cold Water Lobster, Golden Sherry, Vol–Au-Vent

House Cured Sirloin Carpaccio, Salsa Verde, Petite Greens,

Aioli, Crouton, Capers, Tomatoes

Imported Siberian Osetra Caviar (28 grams), Champagne “Bubbles”,

Traditional Blinis, Sour Cream, Chopped Eggs

$150.00 Supplement

Soups

Turkey Vegetable Soup, Brown Rice, Dill

French Onion Soup Gratinée, Toasted Crouton, Broiled Cheese

Chilled Blueberry Orange Soup, Crème Fraîche

Salads

Navel Orange Salad, Marinated Feta Cheese, Tarragon Puree,

Kalamata Olive Powder, Roast Onions

Seven Vegetable Salad, Assorted Vegetables of the Season,

Fresh Herb Croutons, Vinaigrette Jardinière

Gathered Greens, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Carrot Ribbons

Russian, Oil & Vinegar, Blue Cheese, Honey & Lemon,

Balsamic Vinaigrette, Italian, Ranch

Entrees

Slowly Braised Lamb Shoulder

Fettuccini Pasta, Imported Tomatoes, House Made Ricotta Cheese, Chopped Garden Mint

Grilled Jumbo Shrimp

Fresh Corn Salad, Lime, Roast Peppers, Mole Sauce,

Cilantro, Chili Threads

Yellow Fin Tuna Niçoise

Green Beans, Roast Tomato, Bliss Potato, Fresh Oregano,

Baked Egg, Toasted Fennel Seed, Black Olive Puree

Veal Oscar

Lump Crab, Steamed Asparagus, Classic Béarnaise Sauce,

Parsley Boiled Potato

Muscovy Duck Breast

Spice Rubbed & Pan Seared, Braised Swiss Chard, Spoon Bread,

House Smoked Blueberry Gastrique

Pan Roast Filet of Beef

Bleu Cheese Dauphine Potatoes, Roast Green Beans,

Sweet Wine Infused Glace

Desserts

Creamy Caramel Flan

Clear Caramel, Berries, Lace Cookie

BALSAMS Tiramisu

Sweet Mascarpone, Coffee Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce

Strawberry & Cream Mousse

Strawberry Chips, Strawberry Coulis,

Cinnamon Tuile Cookie

Lemon Curd Tart

Milk Poached Meringue, Crème Anglaise,

Blueberry Compote

Mint Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Pie

Warm Chocolate Sauce

Piña Colada Sorbet

Fresh Pineapple, Coconut Macaroon

Ice Cream

Vanilla Chocolate Coffee Strawberry

Orange or Lemon Sherbet

Cheeses

Gruyere Port-Salut Bleu Cheddar Brie

Served with fresh fruit and crackers