the Lyons' Den, Gilford

[donnamatrix]

Went for lunch Saturday and it was GREAT. They have a really good Cuban sandwich, which is unusual for the northeast, if not unheard of. The Ceasar salad was excellent as was the onion soup. Folks behind us had the crabcakes and raved, so that will be my next choice! Excellent and the owners are very nice.

[Waterbaby]

Originally Posted by donnamatrix

Went for lunch Saturday and it was GREAT. They have a really good Cuban sandwich, which is unusual for the northeast, if not unheard of. The Ceasar salad was excellent as was the onion soup. Folks behind us had the crabcakes and raved, so that will be my next choice! Excellent and the owners are very nice.

That's really funny that you mention the Cuban, Donna -- we do a Cuban at the deli I work in in Hampton Falls (Seacoast area) and it's a best seller! How do they do the Cuban at the Lyon's Den?

[donnamatrix]

It's not as good as some I've had (like at El Siboney in Key West), but it's roast pork, ham, melted cheese, pickle on soft, grilled roll that is as close to Cuban bread as you can get up here in the boonies!!! It was quite good. Could have used some Chipotle mayo on it!!

[Waterbaby]

Thanks, donna....... funny you mention the chipotle mayo as there's also a restaurant in my area that does Cubans and they use both the yellow mustard AND the mayo on them, lol.

[jetskier]

We decided to try the Lyon's Den for lunch today. The restaurant is right next to the Marine Patrol in Gilford. They have a nicely appointed dining room and wonderful views. My wife tried the fish & chips and I went exotic (a burger). Everything was well prepared and the service was friendly. Nice Place!

Jetskier

[nerual721]

I just wanted to say "thank you" for all of the kind words. We appreciate your input and we truly take all of your comments to heart. Thanks again for the warm welcome to Gilford - We hope to become your favorite restaurant for many years to come.

Lauren Lyons
The Lyons' Den Restaurant & Tavern

[SteveA]

We had the family at Lyon's Den today for lunch. Great service and great food.

If you haven't tried it.. try it!

Lauren... you and your husband have done a wonderful job at creating a great place and a great menu! (Glad you added the Duck to the dinner menu.. it's fantastic)

Great touch putting the binoculars next to the windows so customers can look out across the lake!

Hang in through the "slow times" .. I'm sure you two will make it!


And NO... Before anyone asks, I'm just a customer that thinks this is a great place for you to try.

[KBoater]

Anyone know the hours of the Lyon's Den around the Christmas holidays.
I want to take someone there.

[upthesaukee]

Funny you should mention it...I had some communication with Lauren, and she tells me they are still open Wed through Sun for Lunch and Dinner. Would be a great place for a Christmas party, or just a get together.

[KBoater]

Thanks for the info. I will try to schedule something ove the weekend before Christmas.

[Hermit Cover]

It was 2 below outside but warm and yummy inside. After reading all the really great opinions of this restaurant, Mrs. Hermit Cover and I stopped in tonite and found out for ourselves why people like this place. This is surely a dining experience you want to take your friends, relatives, and for sure, out of town guests to relax without worrying about the food, ambience, and the (outstanding) service.

Oh....the duck was perfect...the prime rib was as good as it gets. A freeeeezing Friday nite in January, a full dining room and lounge. Can't wait to show off this Lyon's Den.....what a WONDERFUL find. (Don'tcha just love it when a bunch of non-professional reviewers get it right???)

[SteveA]

We eat at Lyon's Den often..... food is great and the people are wonderful.

Really glad to hear that the place was busy.

SteveA

[jeffk]

My wife and I stopped by Saturday for lunch, our first time there. We had calamari for an appetizer and lobster bisque and a toasted kielbasa sandwich. We enjoyed it very much and plan to stop again even though its a bit out of our way. The lounge was full. We were there mid afternoon so the dining room was (not surprisingly) very quiet.

[mcdude]

Lauren was kind enough to pass along an updated menu and some photos so I've posted them on line. They may be found here....

LYONS' DEN MENU

[upthesaukee]

Click on the picture of Glendale bay to get into the website. If you have been there, sign the guest book for Lauren...We need to fill it up for her.

[bigdog]

Back in the late 1960's the same restaurant was called "Dorothy's".
I have fond memories visting back then on Friday nights when we would drive up from Mass. to our cottage on Varney Point.

This was a great little place in it's time, food and service was always excellent! We were very sad to see it go out of business ?

I'll have to check out the "Lyon's Den" very soon, looks GREAT !

Thanks!

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by bigdog

Back in the late 1960's the same restaurant was called "Dorothy's".
I have fond memories visting back then on Friday nights when we would drive up from Mass. to our cottage on Varney Point.

This was a great little place in it's time, food and service was always excellent! We were very sad to see it go out of business ?

I'll have to check out the "Lyon's Den" very soon, looks GREAT !

Thanks!

Back in those days, we had a trailer across the street in two pines trailer park (4th one in back in those days). Nice family style restaurant, simple fare, and really cute waitresses...at least to a wide-eyed high school kid . Dorothy was something else, always giving us the dickens for hanging out, and then out of the blue on some days, asking us if we would like a small cone on her. (thanks Dorothy).

Lyon's Den is very nice, and you won't be disappointed.

[Steveo]

Originally Posted by bigdog

Back in the late 1960's the same restaurant was called "Dorothy's".

This was a great little place in it's time, food and service was always excellent! We were very sad to see it go out of business ?

OK, I'm going to date myself here. I use to work at Dorothy's; summer of '69. I was the "soda jerk" when Dorothy had a back room counter area. I actually interviewed for the job with Dorothy herself. I was living in Gilford, too young to drive a car but was able to "commute" to work via a mahogany Correct Craft that I would dock at the Glendale docks while I worked. Had to be at work at 6am and boating over to work was so cool on usually "glass" water conditions Great memories!

[Aquadeziac]

We finally made it to the Lyons Den last night for the first time. Our ritual and of vacation dinner. We were a party of five and between us we had the roast duck, veal Marsala, Prime Rib and Fliet Mignon with appetizers including artichoke hearts, crab cakes,and chicken tenders. EVERYthing was outstanding. Prime rib and Filet were cooked perfectly, the ducks were crispy outside and moist and tender inside, the Veal was the best that person has had in years. We have been by there so many times getting to the docks but never stopped. This will now go to the top of our list.

[SteveA]

Last Friday we had a group of 4 at Lyon's Den. Everyone had a great meal. They had a hugh "wedding rehearsal" party.. but still managed to take great care with our meals... Salmon, Veal , all perfect. Great place.

4 Stars.

[PaulS]

Are there public docks at or near the Lyon's den?
Thanks.

[mrskahuna]

I've attempted to try the Lyon's Den 3 times in the past year and every time they've had a special function going on, so no tables available to the general public. I guess I'll have to call ahead next time so as not to waste the trip.

[SteveA]

Originally Posted by PaulS

Are there public docks at or near the Lyon's den?
Thanks.

They are right at the marine patrol and Gilford town docks. (Smith Cove). I'd call the resturant to check on "Public Docking'

[Aquadeziac]

According to the signs, the middle dock is the general public dock with a three hour limit.

[SIKSUKR]

You can absolutely use the middle docks for general docking for the restaurant.Actually,I was there yesterday and all the docks were empty.With the lake down 18 inches though,the dock is getting pretty high.