Lyons Den

Woody38 · 07-14-2018, 08:26 PM

My wife and I have dined at the Lyons Den several times this summer and never disappointed. Usually too full to appreciate desserts until our last visit.
I believe we could make it a point sometime to go just for coffee and dessert. Question then is could one really order a meal after having dessert?
Surely at my age.

---------------------------------------------

I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

gillygirl · 07-14-2018, 11:19 PM

Apps, soup, or salad, maybe?? Sweets are supposed to tell your stomach to stop eating, though. Bailey’s on the rocks to accompany dessert.

Sent from my iPad using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

Woody38 · 07-15-2018, 04:02 PM

Gillygirl you may be correct. However.
Once in a while oldsters desire to have their dessert first. Surely I would not deny such request. Refusing could be elder abuse, instances my eyes have seen in nursing facilities.

-------------------------------------------------

I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

The Real BigGuy · 07-16-2018, 07:52 AM

Why does it take so much sweets for my stomach to get the message?

🥧

Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

Woody38 · 06-07-2019, 07:16 PM

My wife and I dined at the Lyons Den last night. They really outdid themselves with the menu. I had the lamb shank with Asian BBQ sauce. Absolutely out of this world. The decision was tough though, trying to choose between the lamb, baked stuffed haddock and several other options. My wife had baked stuffed shrimp.

Keep up the great dining experience.

__________________________________

I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

Barney Bear · 06-07-2019, 08:20 PM

Our favorite place to dine. Taking our family there soon while they are visiting us here from the Left Coast! 🐻

Woody38 · 07-13-2019, 08:54 PM

My wife and I visited the Lyons Den Friday night. Looking at the menu there was a tough decision. I opted for the baked stuffed salmon and my wife had baked stuffed shrimp (her favorite}. I made a wise choice and loved the salmon. Staff friday were really great and fun.

______________________________

I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

loonguy · 07-13-2019, 09:48 PM

We have never been disappointed at the Lyons Den. It is well worth the drive from the opposite side of the lake (Moultonboough).

GBGX2 · 07-14-2019, 06:20 AM

We love the Den, awesome food and very nice staff.

Consistency... the highest compliment a restaurant can hear!

upthesaukee · 07-14-2019, 07:49 AM

My wife's thought process when we go out to dinner at a restaurant known also for their desserts as well as entrees is to ask to see what is on the dessert menu that evening. If the desserts are on a separate menu, she will ask to see it before she makes up her mind on the meal. Great dessert, lighter meal.

camp guy · 07-14-2019, 12:42 PM

Life is short, eat dessert first. One of several signs adorning the walls of the Tilton Diner.

Slickcraft · 07-14-2019, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

My wife's thought process when we go out to dinner at a restaurant known also for their desserts as well as entrees is to ask to see what is on the dessert menu that evening. If the desserts are on a separate menu, she will ask to see it before she makes up her mind on the meal. Great dessert, lighter meal.

Ok Dave, you got me thinking. Maybe next time a garden salad followed by a serving of triple chocolate cake with another glass of wine

Alan

Descant · 07-16-2019, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slickcraft

Ok Dave, you got me thinking. Maybe next time a garden salad followed by a serving of triple chocolate cake with another glass of wine

Alan

And their Lobster Pie for dessert? Love it when the Den has this for a special.

Woody38 · 07-30-2019, 08:11 PM

Dinner tonight at Lyons Den. Superb as always. I had the duck which was so tender a knife was not necessary. My wife threw a curve choosing the fettucini (sp) with broccoli and chicken. For me the best restaurant on the lake.

___________________________________

I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

rsmlp · 07-31-2019, 07:20 AM

NO contest. Lyon's Den by a mile-at least for lunch.

Had fried clams and my wife had a "large" lobster salad at Jo Greens for lunch. Embarrassingly expensive for the amount served. Very disappointing. Have NEVER been disappointed at Lyon's Den. Excellent food and great value. Only problem is fighting for a dock space!

thinkxingu · 07-31-2019, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsmlp

NO contest. Lyon's Den by a mile-at least for lunch.

Had fried clams and my wife had a "large" lobster salad at Jo Greens for lunch. Embarrassingly expensive for the amount served. Very disappointing. Have NEVER been disappointed at Lyon's Den. Excellent food and great value. Only problem is fighting for a dock space!

I don't know where Jo Greens came in, but that place is an embarrassment. Overpriced, small portions, mediocre taste at best. I wasn't jazzed by my experience at Lyon's Den, but it was once during a busy, rainy lunch, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt, but JG's had lots of chances and at this point I label them criminal.

Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

ishoot308 · 07-31-2019, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woody38

For me the best restaurant on the lake.

___________________________________

I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

Agreed!

Dan

gillygirl · 07-31-2019, 05:49 PM

Turned 4 people onto the Den last night. Definitely the place to go to make guests happy.

Sent from my iPad using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

Woody38 · 07-31-2019, 05:57 PM

OMG ! If we get more people coming there will not be a table for us anymore.

_________________________________

I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

Hillcountry · 07-31-2019, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woody38

OMG ! If we get more people coming there will not be a table for us anymore.

_________________________________

I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

You’ll have to go there at “senior hour” like us!

Mr. V · 07-31-2019, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hillcountry

You’ll have to go there at “senior hour” like us!

Or follow their suggestions (from their website): "It's always best to call and make a reservation."

Descant · 07-31-2019, 10:34 PM

Usually, we just make reservations.

Sue Doe-Nym · 08-08-2019, 08:48 PM

Ooooh la la! Scrumptious crab cake dinner....overlooking the lake...everything was perfect, and we will go back soon. It was well worth the 40 minute drive.
Reservations are recommended. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Slickcraft · 08-09-2019, 07:21 PM

Called yesterday afternoon to reserve a table for 4 for lunch today. We arrived today with friends from Welch and Lauren, up by the window, saw me and pointed to the table for 4 by the window. How nice is that. Very nice lunch and leisurely conversation. My favorite lunch at the Den, baked stuffed haddock. Under $9. Our Welch friends say hi to Barney.

Woody38 · 08-09-2019, 09:03 PM

Love the baked stuffed haddock. Also the duck, baked stuffed salmon and baked stuffed shrimp. Oh, did I mention the Lauren veal. Desserts are great, however, I am too full to get one. I should have a small salad and dessert.

____________________________

I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic.

Descant · 08-11-2019, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woody38

Love the baked stuffed haddock. Also the duck, baked stuffed salmon and baked stuffed shrimp. Oh, did I mention the Lauren veal. Desserts are great, however, I am too full to get one. I should have a small salad and dessert.

Isn't that almost everything on the menu? Never had a meal at the Den that wasn't top-notch. Same for the catering.

Momo · 08-11-2019, 08:14 PM

Food at the Lyons Den is consistently great! Never disappointed

Barney Bear · 09-15-2019, 04:42 PM

Just had a great lunch at the Lyon's Den with friends from Welch Island. The entrees were very tasty, and the total bill very reasonable. This Sunday, the owner was our server and was wearing a Patrriot's blouse. 🐻

Woody38 · 10-05-2019, 07:12 PM

We went to the Lyons Den last night and also Thursday of last week. That Thursday night the place was packed and Lauren and Nina were working alone.
Never a lapse in service as both were constantly running. Obviously the kitchen must have been swamped but one would never know as there was no great lapse between ordering and our meals coming. Also my wife is not a great fan of beef, but she opted for the surf and turf (filet and shrimp) Which she said was fabulous. Apparently so as last night she ordered steak, again tender and tasty. I had one of my usual. Broiled sea scallops. Can't go wrong with them.
Thanks to the staff at the Lyons Den.

______________________________________

I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

Sue Doe-Nym · 10-05-2019, 08:02 PM

Our last two times there were a disappointment. We’ll give them a rest, then try again next year.

07-14-2018, 08:26 PM	#1
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 578 Thanks: 46 Thanked 110 Times in 81 Posts	Lyons Den My wife and I have dined at the Lyons Den several times this summer and never disappointed. Usually too full to appreciate desserts until our last visit. I believe we could make it a point sometime to go just for coffee and dessert. Question then is could one really order a meal after having dessert? Surely at my age. --------------------------------------------- I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

07-14-2018, 11:19 PM	#2
gillygirl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 762 Thanks: 769 Thanked 308 Times in 204 Posts	Apps, soup, or salad, maybe?? Sweets are supposed to tell your stomach to stop eating, though. Bailey’s on the rocks to accompany dessert. Sent from my iPad using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app __________________ GG

07-16-2018, 07:52 AM	#4
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 125 Thanked 473 Times in 288 Posts	Why does it take so much sweets for my stomach to get the message?🥧 Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

06-07-2019, 08:20 PM	#6
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	Yum! Our favorite place to dine. Taking our family there soon while they are visiting us here from the Left Coast! 🐻

07-14-2019, 06:20 AM	#9
GBGX2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alton Posts: 219 Thanks: 206 Thanked 187 Times in 61 Posts	Always an excellent choice. We love the Den, awesome food and very nice staff. Consistency... the highest compliment a restaurant can hear!

07-15-2018, 04:02 PM	#3
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 578 Thanks: 46 Thanked 110 Times in 81 Posts	Gillygirl you may be correct. However. Once in a while oldsters desire to have their dessert first. Surely I would not deny such request. Refusing could be elder abuse, instances my eyes have seen in nursing facilities. ------------------------------------------------- I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

The Following User Says Thank You to Woody38 For This Useful Post:
gillygirl (07-15-2018)

06-07-2019, 07:16 PM	#5
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 578 Thanks: 46 Thanked 110 Times in 81 Posts	My wife and I dined at the Lyons Den last night. They really outdid themselves with the menu. I had the lamb shank with Asian BBQ sauce. Absolutely out of this world. The decision was tough though, trying to choose between the lamb, baked stuffed haddock and several other options. My wife had baked stuffed shrimp. Keep up the great dining experience. __________________________________ I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

07-13-2019, 08:54 PM	#7
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 578 Thanks: 46 Thanked 110 Times in 81 Posts	My wife and I visited the Lyons Den Friday night. Looking at the menu there was a tough decision. I opted for the baked stuffed salmon and my wife had baked stuffed shrimp (her favorite}. I made a wise choice and loved the salmon. Staff friday were really great and fun. ______________________________ I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

07-13-2019, 09:48 PM	#8
loonguy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Moultonborough near the Loon Center Posts: 197 Thanks: 60 Thanked 69 Times in 47 Posts	We have never been disappointed at the Lyons Den. It is well worth the drive from the opposite side of the lake (Moultonboough).

07-14-2019, 07:49 AM	#10
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,603 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,468 Thanked 1,983 Times in 1,083 Posts	My wife's thought process My wife's thought process when we go out to dinner at a restaurant known also for their desserts as well as entrees is to ask to see what is on the dessert menu that evening. If the desserts are on a separate menu, she will ask to see it before she makes up her mind on the meal. Great dessert, lighter meal. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

07-14-2019, 12:42 PM	#11
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,193 Thanks: 302 Thanked 529 Times in 296 Posts	Lyons Den *Life is short, eat dessert first*. One of several signs adorning the walls of the Tilton Diner.

The Following User Says Thank You to Slickcraft For This Useful Post:
upthesaukee (07-14-2019)

07-30-2019, 08:11 PM	#14
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 578 Thanks: 46 Thanked 110 Times in 81 Posts	Dinner tonight at Lyons Den. Superb as always. I had the duck which was so tender a knife was not necessary. My wife threw a curve choosing the fettucini (sp) with broccoli and chicken. For me the best restaurant on the lake. ___________________________________ I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

07-31-2019, 07:20 AM	#15
rsmlp Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 483 Thanks: 5 Thanked 167 Times in 86 Posts	lyon's den Vs Jo Greens NO contest. Lyon's Den by a mile-at least for lunch. Had fried clams and my wife had a "large" lobster salad at Jo Greens for lunch. Embarrassingly expensive for the amount served. Very disappointing. Have NEVER been disappointed at Lyon's Den. Excellent food and great value. Only problem is fighting for a dock space!

07-31-2019, 05:49 PM	#18
gillygirl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 762 Thanks: 769 Thanked 308 Times in 204 Posts	Turned 4 people onto the Den last night. Definitely the place to go to make guests happy. Sent from my iPad using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app __________________ GG

07-31-2019, 05:57 PM	#19
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 578 Thanks: 46 Thanked 110 Times in 81 Posts	OMG ! If we get more people coming there will not be a table for us anymore. _________________________________ I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

07-31-2019, 10:34 PM	#22
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,413 Thanks: 1,364 Thanked 1,636 Times in 1,068 Posts	Usually, we just make reservations.

08-08-2019, 08:48 PM	#23
Sue Doe-Nym Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,435 Thanks: 751 Thanked 792 Times in 415 Posts	Lyons Den Ooooh la la! Scrumptious crab cake dinner....overlooking the lake...everything was perfect, and we will go back soon. It was well worth the 40 minute drive. Reservations are recommended. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

08-09-2019, 07:21 PM	#24
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,317 Thanks: 1,232 Thanked 2,103 Times in 960 Posts	Called yesterday afternoon to reserve a table for 4 for lunch today. We arrived today with friends from Welch and Lauren, up by the window, saw me and pointed to the table for 4 by the window. How nice is that. Very nice lunch and leisurely conversation. My favorite lunch at the Den, baked stuffed haddock. Under $9. Our Welch friends say hi to Barney.

The Following User Says Thank You to Slickcraft For This Useful Post:
Barney Bear (08-09-2019)

08-09-2019, 09:03 PM	#25
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 578 Thanks: 46 Thanked 110 Times in 81 Posts	Love the baked stuffed haddock. Also the duck, baked stuffed salmon and baked stuffed shrimp. Oh, did I mention the Lauren veal. Desserts are great, however, I am too full to get one. I should have a small salad and dessert. ____________________________ I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic.

08-11-2019, 08:14 PM	#27
Momo Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 26 Thanks: 18 Thanked 17 Times in 8 Posts	Food at the Lyons Den is consistently great! Never disappointed

09-15-2019, 04:42 PM	#28
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	The Lyon Roars Just had a great lunch at the Lyon's Den with friends from Welch Island. The entrees were very tasty, and the total bill very reasonable. This Sunday, the owner was our server and was wearing a Patrriot's blouse. 🐻

10-05-2019, 07:12 PM	#29
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 578 Thanks: 46 Thanked 110 Times in 81 Posts	We went to the Lyons Den last night and also Thursday of last week. That Thursday night the place was packed and Lauren and Nina were working alone. Never a lapse in service as both were constantly running. Obviously the kitchen must have been swamped but one would never know as there was no great lapse between ordering and our meals coming. Also my wife is not a great fan of beef, but she opted for the surf and turf (filet and shrimp) Which she said was fabulous. Apparently so as last night she ordered steak, again tender and tasty. I had one of my usual. Broiled sea scallops. Can't go wrong with them. Thanks to the staff at the Lyons Den. ______________________________________ I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

10-05-2019, 08:02 PM	#30
Sue Doe-Nym Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,435 Thanks: 751 Thanked 792 Times in 415 Posts	Our last two times there were a disappointment. We’ll give them a rest, then try again next year.