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The Oxford House Inn is an exceptional bed and breakfast country inn, offering visitors to Mt. Washington Valley and the nearby Western Maine's Lake region an opportunity to enjoy New England hospitality at its best. Chef Jonathan Spak from their acclaimed restaurant brings contemporary American cuisine with notable influences from Asia and France, using only the freshest local produce and seafood. The pleasant décor is only surpassed by the beautiful views of the White Mountain from the glassed-in back porch.

Begin your meal with an appetizing selection of Maine shrimp tamale with shaved lettuce and salsa verde vinaigrette and move on to the pan roasted red snapper with Thai lobster coconut curry, jasmine rice and julienne vegetables or the grilled cider marinated pork tenderloin. Finally, end with the rum flambéed bananas served with vanilla ice cream. The wine list is varied and extensive, and lays claim to numerous choices from across the world.

Kezar Lake in Lovell is a popular holiday spot with many vacationers who love water activities such as swimming, boating and fishing and more so with those who want to enjoy the serenity of the moment. The Loon's Nest restaurant there is the ideal dining destination if you're visiting the lake and need to renew your energy levels with tasty and delicious food. Whether you sit inside the air conditioned, comfortable dining room, or on either of the decks that overlook the lake, the experience is a tremendously satisfying combining fresh seafood and friendly ambiance.

Amongst appetizers, look out for their signature clam chowder or lobster stew whilst dinner entrees of fried sea scallops, broiled shrimps and whole clams are excellent. Pizzas, salads and sandwiches are some of the other options which are rounded off nicely with that American favorite, apple crisp a la mode. There's a choice of iced beverages, soft drinks, ales, beers and wines which keep you chilled and free from thirst.