Lake Road Restaurant

Lake Road Restaurant - 229 James Street North, Hamilton ON

http://www.lakeroadrestaurant.ca/

We have been wanting to try Lake Road after we learned that the chef, Dan Megna, also operates Twisted Lemon in Cayuga, ON.  A few of our friends had tried it and enjoyed it as well. 

It is bigger than it looks from the outside and is beautifully decorated.  The ceiling is done with tin tiling which adds to the decor.  They have a separate room with seating towards the front of the restaurant and we were lucky to have a table there.

Chorizo Stuffed Calamari

Cod Fritters

Avocado Flan

Lamb Shank

They also have space heaters around the perimeter of this room so you stay warm and comfortable.  The chairs are super comfortable as well.

Not a huge menu but still a variety to choose from as far as entrees and appetizers go which are not over priced in comparison to other restaurants.  There was also a feature menu with a duck dish, venison dish and a swordfish entree. 

Shared between four people we had the Cod Fritters and Chorizo Stuffed Calamari.  These were both excellent.  The Cod Fritters were salty but I didn't mind the salty flavor.  We would recommend the Lamb Shank and I decided to try the Avocado Flan for something different.  The Avocado Flan was crispy on the outside and had not much flavor itself but it came with loads of awesome vegetables (carrots, rapini, cauliflower, green beans and king oyster mushrooms).  The vegetables were cooked to perfection and the great flavors in this dish came from the sauces on the plate and the chutney as well.

The wait staff let us take our time and we were not rushed at all.  The presentation for every dish was beautiful which you will see with the pictures.  A dinner for two including drinks for under $100 is worth it when you are served food like we had at Lake Road.  We will go back for sure.