News & Accolades

Check out our latest news and hospitality recognitions below to discover the Magic Foods Restaurant Group difference.

2024 Easter Hours for Magic Foods Restaurant Group. Canoe Restaurant and Tavern, O Bistro, O Steaks & Seafood, Rubbin' Butts BBQ, Suna Restaurant.

2024 Easter Hours: Hop into Easter with Magic Foods Restaurant Group!

As Easter Sunday approaches on March 31st, 2024, Magic Foods Restaurant Group is excited to unveil our plans for a delightful and delectable celebration across our unique restaurant locations. Whether you’re craving a scrumptious brunch buffet or a savory feast, we have something special in store. 2024 Easter Hours at Canoe Restaurant and Tavern in…

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Hippo Best of 2024 voting for Magic Foods Restaurant Group, Canoe Restaurant and Tavern, The Inn on Main and O Bistro, O Steaks & Seafood Concord, O Steaks & Seafood Laconia, Rubbin' Butts BBQ, Suna Restaurant, and Magic Foods Catering.

Cast Your Hippo Best of 2024 Vote Today!

Are you a fan of innovative cuisine or searching for the perfect date night spot? Perhaps you crave the best mac & cheese or enjoy fine dining with the best outdoor seating. Whatever your preferences, the Hippo Best of 2024 Awards is your chance to celebrate and support your favorite New Hampshire businesses. Click here to start your Hippo…

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New Hampshire Magazine 2024 Best of NH voting for New Hampshire favorites.

2024 Best of NH Voting is Now Open!

Exciting news, New Hampshire! The highly anticipated 2024 Best of NH Awards are here, and it is time for you to make your voice heard. Show your love and support for Magic Foods Restaurant Group by participating in the 2024 Best of NH survey. With an impressive lineup of exceptional restaurant locations, your votes can help Magic Foods Restaurant Group shine…

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Magic Foods Restaurant Group Valentine's Day Dinner reservations at Canoe Restaurant and Tavern in Center Harbor, O Bistro in Wolfeboro, O Steaks & Seafood in Concord, O Steaks & Seafood in Laconia, and Suna in Sunapee.

Enjoy a 2024 Valentine’s Day Dinner with Magic Foods Restaurant Group

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate love than with an exquisite dinner experience with Magic Foods Restaurant Group. We invite you to join us at our various locations in Center Harbor, Concord, Laconia, Sunapee, or Wolfeboro for a memorable Valentine’s Day dinner. Valentine’s Day Dinner Options in New Hampshire At Magic Foods Restaurant Group, we…

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Winter events in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Beveridge Ice Fest 2024 is on February 3rd from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at 19 Mile Bay in Tuftonboro.

Visit Rubbin’ Butts BBQ at Beveridge Ice Fest 2024

If you’re planning to attend the much-anticipated Beveridge Ice Fest 2024, make sure to stop by and see Rubbin’ Butts BBQ for mouthwatering Southern and Texas Style Barbeque. As one of the featured food vendors for this event, Rubbin’ Butts BBQ will offer attendees savory bites to warm up during the winter festivities. Prepare your taste buds as Rubbin’…

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Visit the Second Annual Chill on the Hill event in Wolfeboro NH. Date March 9, 2024. Time 3 to 9pm. Winter events in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

Visit the Second Annual Chill on the Hill Event in Wolfeboro

Are you ready to embrace the winter chill in style? Join us for the Second Annual Chill on the Hill event hosted by The Inn on Main and O Bistro, in collaboration with Beveridge Taproom and Rubbin’ Butts BBQ. This exciting winter event in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire promises an unforgettable experience with…

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Magic Foods Restaurant Group Holiday 2023 Hours

As the 2023 holiday season approaches, we invite you to plan your festive celebrations with Magic Foods Restaurant Group. We’re excited to share our holiday hours to help you get a jump on your Christmas and New Year’s Eve plans at Canoe Restaurant and Tavern, O Bistro, O Steaks & Seafood Concord, O Steaks & Seafood Laconia, Rubbin’ Butts BBQ,…

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Thanksgiving 2023 Reservations with Magic Foods Restaurant Group

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for a delicious way to celebrate this cherished holiday, Magic Foods Restaurant Group is here to make it magical. With three unique locations open on Thanksgiving Day 2023, Magic Foods is gearing up for a special Thanksgiving feast that you won’t want to miss. In this article,…

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O Steaks & Seafood Concord Shines in the Concord Monitor Cappies 2023 with Three Prestigious Awards

Nestled in the heart of Concord, New Hampshire, O Steaks & Seafood Concord, a cherished establishment under the esteemed Magic Foods Restaurant Group, achieved a momentous victory at the highly-anticipated Concord Monitor Cappies 2023. As a revered readers’ choice contest, the Cappies Awards celebrate the region’s finest businesses, establishments, and experiences, as voted by the…

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Rubbin' Butts BBQ in Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Located in Center Harbor NH, Rubbin' Butts BBQ offers award-winning barbecue, including unique creations like house-made pickles and artisanal bacon.

Rubbin’ Butts BBQ: A Sizzling Culinary Triumph in Center Harbor’s Lakes Region

If you’re craving an authentic Southern and Texas-style barbecue experience, look no further than Rubbin’ Butts BBQ in Center Harbor! Their mouthwatering menu boasts slow-smoked baby back ribs, tender pulled pork, and delectable sides like house-baked beans, broccoli salad, and cornbread that will leave you fully satisfied and eager to return for more. Located across from the charming town beach,…

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O Steaks & Seafood Laconia and Rubbin' Butts BBQ voted Best in the Lakes Region winners 2023.

O Steaks & Seafood Laconia and Rubbin’ Butts BBQ Win Best of the Lakes Region Awards in 2023

In a dazzling display of culinary expertise, Magic Foods Restaurant Group’s two renowned establishments, O Steaks & Seafood Laconia and Rubbin’ Butts BBQ, have emerged victorious once again in the highly esteemed Best of the Lakes Region Awards for 2023. These prestigious awards celebrate the finest dining experiences in the region, and both O Steaks & Seafood Laconia and Rubbin’…

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Hartford Court NH Wine Week Dinner at O Steaks & Seafood Concord with Wine on Main.

Indulge in a Spectacular Wine Dinner with Hartford Family Winery at O Steaks & Seafood Concord during NH Wine Week

Get ready for an extraordinary evening of exquisite wines and tantalizing cuisine as Hartford Family Winery‘s renowned winemaker, Tiann Lordan, joins forces with O Steaks & Seafood Concord. This exceptional NH wine week dinner, scheduled for Wednesday, June 14th, promises to be an unforgettable experience for wine enthusiasts and food connoisseurs alike. With limited seating available, make sure…

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Union Leader Readers' Choice Three winning restaurants. Magic Foods Catering, O Steaks & Seafood, and Rubbin' Butts BBQ.

Magic Foods Catering, O Steaks & Seafood and Rubbin’ Butts BBQ Triumph in 2023 Union Leader Readers’ Choice Awards

The culinary world of New Hampshire is buzzing with excitement as the winners of the 2023 Union Leader Readers’ Choice Awards have been announced. Three exceptional locations from Magic Foods Restaurant Group have taken the spotlight, securing their positions as the epitome of culinary excellence in the local New Hampshire dining scene. Magic Foods Catering, O Steaks & Seafood, and Rubbin’ Butts…

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2023 Concord Monitor Cappies voting. Vote for Magic Foods Restaurant Group, O Steaks & Seafood in Concord, O Steaks & Seafood in Laconia, and Rubbin' Butts BBQ in the Concord Monitor Cappies. Os Concord, Os Laconia.

 Vote for Magic Foods Restaurant Group in the 2023 Concord Monitor Cappies

If you’re a foodie residing in New Hampshire, you’ve likely heard of Magic Foods Restaurant Group. We have some of the best restaurants in the region, with extensive menus that cater to every palate. This year, three of our restaurants – O Steaks & Seafood in Concord, O Steaks & Seafood in Laconia, and Rubbin’ Butts BBQ – are in…

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Reservations available for Mother's Day in NH. Enjoy fine dining for Mother's Day in NH with Magic Foods Restaurant Group at Canoe Restaurant and Tavern in Center Harbor, Inn on Main and O Bistro Restaurant & Events in Wolfeboro, or O Steaks & Seafood in Laconia, New Hampshire.

Celebrate Mother’s Day in NH With Magic Foods Restaurant Group

Magic Foods Restaurant Group is excited to announce our plans for Mother’s Day in NH, offering reservation options at some of our most beloved locations. Guests can choose to celebrate at Canoe Restaurant and Tavern in Center Harbor, Inn on Main and O Bistro Restaurant & Events in Wolfeboro, or O Steaks & Seafood in…

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Easter 2023 at Magic Foods Restaurant Group

Easter 2023

Magic Foods Restaurant Group is excited to be developing our incredible Easter menus so we can help you and yours celebrate the upcoming holiday. As our custom-created Easter menus are finalized, we will update this article with additional details so bookmark this page to check back often for available details. We will be serving Easter…

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Chill on the Hill hosted by Inn on Main and O Bistro in Wolfeboro

Chill on the Hill at The Inn on Main and O Bistro

Are you ready to Chill on the Hill at The Inn on Main and O Bistro Restaurant & Events? Join us in Wolfeboro on March 11th at the first annual Chill on the Hill, presented by The Inn on Main and O Bistro Restaurant & Events, along with Beveridge Taproom. From 3:00pm to 9:00pm, visit…

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Make Your Valentine’s Day Reservations with Magic Foods Restaurant Group

Are you looking for Valentine’s Day date ideas in New Hampshire? Treat your valentine to fine dining with Magic Foods Restaurant Group. Canoe Restaurant and Tavern, O Bistro, O Steaks & Seafood in Concord, O Steaks & Seafood in Laconia, and Suna Restaurant will all be open on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, for Valentine’s Day service. Tap below on your mobile…

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Vote for Magic Foods Restaurant Group in the 2023 Hippo Best of Awards

The 2023 Hippo Best of Awards ballot is now open! Presented by Hippo Press, the Best of Hippo awards poll readers in the best eats, personalities, nightlife, and entertainment that New Hampshire has to offer. Will you support Magic Foods Restaurant Group and our unique restaurant locations this year? We appreciate your continued support.

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O Steaks & Seafood Ice Bar for 2023 Concord NH Winter Festival

The Concord NH Winter Festival is back! The Hotel Concord and Intown Concord recently announced the Concord NH Winter Fest, presented by Fidium Fiber, to return for its fifth consecutive year on January 27 – 28, 2023. Along with ice-carving demonstrations and competitions, make sure to visit O Steaks & Seafood to enjoy an Ice Bar and…

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Magic Foods Restaurant Group Holiday Hours 2022

Would you like to spend the holidays with us at Magic Foods Restaurant Group? Check out the holiday hours for Canoe Restaurant and Tavern, O Bistro Restaurant, O Steaks & Seafood in Concord, O Steaks & Seafood in Laconia, Rubbin’ Butts BBQ, and Suna Restaurant.

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O Bistro Voted 2022 Travelers’ Choice Winner

The Travelers’ Choice awards honor travelers’ favorite destinations, hotels, restaurants, things to do, and beyond, based on the reviews and opinions collected from travelers and diners around the world on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period. Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice winners are decided by real travelers who are going, trying and sharing experiences. Magic Foods Restaurant Group…

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Magic Foods Restaurant Group Thanksgiving 2022 Menus

It’s time to make your Thanksgiving reservations! Each Magic Foods Restaurant Group location is developing Thanksgiving menus and/or hours, so please stay tuned as more information comes available. Canoe Restaurant and TavernCanoe Restaurant and Tavern will be open on Thanksgiving from 11:30am to 3:30pm. Thank you for your interest, but Canoe is fully booked for…

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O Steaks & Seafood Recognized in 2022 Concord Monitor Cappies Awards

Cappies are awarded from voters’ picks for the best of the best in the capital region of New Hampshire. The Concord Monitor has been hosting this annual celebration for 13 years. We are proud to announce that O Steaks & Seafood received the following honors in 2022: Second Place in Fine DiningRunner Up in CocktailsRunner…

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Best of the Lakes Region Award Winner 2022

Magic Foods Restaurant Group is thrilled to announce that multiple Magic Foods restaurant locations won a Best of the Lakes Region award, presented by The Laconia Daily Sun. This year was the fourth annual edition of Best of the Lakes Region. This magazine showcases and celebrates the businesses, people, and places the Lakes Region loves most – as…

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O Steaks & Seafood Serving Food at 48th Annual Market Days Festival

O Steaks & Seafood is proud to be serving food at the 48th Annual Market Days Festival in Concord, New Hampshire. Our team will be selling food right outside of the restaurant on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 23 – June 25, 2022. Here is the Market Days Festival menu at O Steaks & Seafood for the…

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Rock-n-Blues 2022 Concert Series

As part of the Rock-n-Blues 2022 Concert Series, Inn on Main is excited to host talented artists through mid-July.Check out the concerts that will take place at the Inn on Main in Wolfeboro, NH below, including our kick-off concert on Memorial Day! May 30: The Blues Project Featuring Jon Butcher & Deric Dyer – Dave…

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Memorial Day Hours

Will you be in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire for the weekend? All Magic Foods Restaurant Group locations will be open during their regular hours this weekend, Friday – Sunday. Please note, select Magic Foods Restaurant Group locations will be closed Monday for the Memorial Day holiday. Click a restaurant below for regular hours…

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Easter menus are coming!

Magic Foods Restaurant Group Hosts Easter Brunch and Easter Dinner

Magic Foods Restaurant Group is excited to host Easter events at several of our unique restaurant locations in New Hampshire: Easter Dinner at Canoe Restaurant & Tavern in Center Harbor, NHEnjoy prime rib and ham specials, along with a limited version of Canoe’s regular menu. Click here to view the Canoe Easter Dinner menu and prices.…

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O Steaks & Seafood Wins Two BOB (Best of Business) Awards

Magic Foods Restaurant Group is thrilled to announce that O Steaks & Seafood won TWO BOB Awards in 2022: Best Business Dinner in the Greater Concord Area Best Business Dinner North of Concord Thank you so much to each person who took the time to vote for O Steaks & Seafood. The team appreciates this tremendous support and…

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It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time!

O Steaks & Seafood in Laconia and Concord is proud to support our local Girl Scouts to help spread awareness of the Girl Scout program and Girl Scout cookies for sale. Listen to The Hawk on 104.9 FM or Lakes FM 101.5 to hear the Girl Scout cookie radio ad O Steaks & Seafood sponsored…

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Wine Dinner

While New Hampshire Wine Week and the Winter Wine Spectacular were canceled this year, O Steaks & Seafood Laconia moved forward with its plans to host a special Wine Dinner on January 26 featuring the expertise of David Phillips of Michael David Winery in Lodi, California. We are grateful to the Laconia Daily Sun and Concord Monitor for sharing…

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O Steaks & Seafood Voted Best Steakhouse in the 2021 Cappies!

Thank you to everyone who voted in this year’s Cappies! Cappies are awarded from voters’ picks for the best of the best in the capital region of New Hampshire. The Concord Monitor has been hosting this annual celebration for 12 years, but this year’s Cappies has by far drawn the most reader interest. In past…

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Best of Lakes Region Award Winner 2021

We are very excited to announce that multiple Magic Foods Restaurant Group locations received the honor of winning this year’s Best of the Lakes Region Awards. The Laconia Daily Sun asked individuals and businesses to nominate and vote for their favorites in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Over 2,127 nominations in 183 categories were…

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New Hampshire Magazine’s Best of NH Ballot is Now Open!

Since 2000, New Hampshire Magazine has polled and published the picks of its readers and editors in various categories. We are asking that the amazing members of our loyal community please take a few moments of their day to look at the 2021 Best of NH categories and vote for some extraordinary local NH businesses…

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Covid losses? Could total billions

Below is a recent article from NH Business Review. Click here to read the full article on NHBR’s website. To view this article as a PDF, please click here. Industrial Protection Products in Salem produces personal protective equipment, but not PPE for Covid-19. That’s why it’s expecting at least a $2.2 million drop in revenue…

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O Bistro Voted 2020 Travelers’ Choice Winner

O Bistro was selected as a Travelers’ Choice Winner for 2020. This award is given out by Tripadvisor, and they determined that O Bistro is in the top 10% of restaurants worldwide! This is based on reviews, ratings, and saves from travelers everywhere.

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All Locations Are Now Open!

Magic Foods Restaurant Group is pleased to announce that all locations are open and offer inside dining, takeout and curbside delivery. We will continue offering outside dining as weather permits at those locations with suitable outdoor space. We continue to take all precautions necessary for the safety of our staff and guests. Please visit each…

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O Steaks & Seafood in Concord Wins 2019 OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award

O Steaks & Seafood in Concord Wins 2019 OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award   Magic Foods Restaurant Group’s O Steaks & Seafood Concord was honored with the OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award. The restaurant was nominated in the “Hot Spot” category. The OpenTable Diners’ Choice lists recognize outstanding restaurants based on feedback from thousands of local diners.

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Hippo Best of Winners: 2019 and 2018

Hippo Best of Winners: 2019 and 2018   O Steaks & Seafood Concord was chosen by the Hippo’s annual reader survey for Best Macaroni and Cheese twice – in both 2019 and 2018! O Steaks & Seafood Concord was also named Best Steakhouse 2018. The Hippo Best of Awards focuses on southern New Hampshire venues.

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O Steaks & Seafood Concord Honored with Two 2018 BOB Awards

O Steaks & Seafood Concord Honored with Two 2018 BOB Awards   Readers of New Hampshire Business Review chose O Steaks & Seafood Concord as the Best Business Dinner in the Greater Concord (Local) and North of Concord categories. The BOB (Best of Business) Awards recognize the businesses in New Hampshire that consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences.

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