Our Menus: Savour Seasonal Artistry at Twisted Lemon
Embark on a culinary odyssey at Twisted Lemon Restaurant, where every dish is a tribute to vibrant seasons and local inspirations. Our menu unfolds like a story, featuring exciting monthly features, a symphony of options catering to diverse palates, and house-made desserts that redefine indulgence.
From the refined allure of our dinner selection to the artisanal mastery of our Clarity Cocktails and Zero-Proof elixirs, each menu resonates with the elegance and innovation that our adventurous foodies adore.
Choose your culinary adventure: Dinner, Dessert, Clarity Cocktails, Bar, Zero-Proof, Special Menus, or elevate the countdown to a New Year's Eve to remember. We eagerly await your presence in the heart of everywhere, where each bite is an invitation to a fantastical culinary escapade.
Dinner Menu
DINNER MENU
Appetizers
SMOKED PORK & BEER FRENCH ONION SOUP | 14
"Mmmmmmm, sounds good. I'll have that".
"SMOOTH MOVES" BEET SALAD | 17
Roasted beets, baby greens, citrus, sliced green apples, candied walnuts, spiced rum soaked mango, Clarity Cocktail "Smooth Moves"vinaigrette.
GREAT CAESARS TOAST | 16.5
Whipped Clarity caesar curds with mascarpone cream cheese, grilled tiger shrimp, house pickles, proscuitto chips, garden basil oil, shaved parm.
CAESAR SALAD | 15
House-made dressing, bacon onion jam on grilled house bread, baked parmesan crisps, crispy prosciutto. Lettuce may change during garden season.
EDAMAME HUMMUS | 16
Edamame hummus with lemon garlic & tahini, fresh garden basil oil, crispy chickpeas, toasted seeds, smoked paprika. Served with lemon pepper rice chips.
*vegan/plant based/gluten-free
DUCK CONFIT TACOS | 18
Slow braised Duck confit with natural jus in crispy wonton shells, red cabbage slaw, charred tomato salsa, chipotle aioli. Favourite dish of rock star Rino "I Love You Man" Pirro.
"THE GENERAL" ARANCINI | 17
Rich & creamy risotto balls stuffed with havarti cheese, breaded & fried golden. Served on a muffaletta bacon tomato sauce, dijon mustard cream, shaved parmesan & finished with basil oil.
BEEF CHEEK | 21
Slow braised beef cheek from VG meats,shaved cabbage & "Ron Burgundy slaw, pickled mustard seed, house potato chips, mustard paper.
TUNA WALDORF | 26
Seared Ahi tuna, Waldorf salad with diced apple, toasted walnuts, grapes, fennel, wasabi mayo, in a Lavash craker cup, finished with a soy raisin vinaigrette.
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"Fine dining is about great food and great service & is an experience all should enjoy".
– Chef Dan & Laurie
MAINS
SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI | 28
Hand-rolled sweet potato & Yukon Gold potato gnocchi, mushroom-sage cream sauce, blistered tomatoes, crispy potato skins.
VEGETABLE E.N.V.Y. | 28
Exclusively. Nourishing. Vegetables, for You
Miso & chili tossed roasted vegetables, saffron rice cake, coconut buffalo BBQ sauce, crispy chick peas, toasted seeds, hemp hearts, agrodolce onions. *vegan/plant based/gluten-free
PICKEREL | 32
Caribbean-crusted pan-seared Lake Erie pickerel. Wild rice/red quinoa & edamame. Sweet potato/banana fritters, coconut-lemon beurre blanc.
CHICKEN & WAFFLES | 29
Buttermilk southern-fried chicken with a cornbread waffle. Garden greens. Finished with pumpkin seed pesto, apple-balsamic reduction & creole ranch drizzle.
FETTUCCINE CARBONARA | 28
14-hour slow-braised ham, hand-rolled spinach fettuccine in a classic egg, white-wine & parmesan emulsion; crispy-fried soft-boiled egg.
*vegetarian option available
"THE GRUMPY" FRIED LASAGNA | 32
Seven-layers stuffed with grilled Italian sausage, sun-dried tomato & ricotta cheese mousse. Breaded & deep fried on a bed of "grumpy" sauce, finished with asiago-artichoke cream & shaved parmesan.
DUCK | 41
Pan seared & roasted Duck breast from Fiola Farms, braised lentils with roasted squash, red wine & beet puree, buttered & sauteed green beans, natural duck demi glaze, crispy duck skin.
WILD BOAR | 48
Pepper-rubbed wild boar tenderloin, potato latkes, brussel sprouts, asiago-artichoke cream, lemon-rhubarb preserve, natural jus.
PORK BELLY & SCALLOPS | 55
Slow roasted local pork belly, with pan-seared & butter basted jumbo scallops, butternut squash purée, confit potatoes, apple fennel & pea shoot salad, with maple vinaigrette.
BEEF TENDERLOIN | 57
6oz AAA VG meats beef tenderloin, duck-fat bacon & potato croquette, seasonal vegetables, blue cheese butter, natural jus.
TUNA CAPONATA | 59
Ahi tuna steak, seared rare, smoked tomato caponata with zucchini, olives & fresh herbs, saffron rice cake, mustard cream, crispy fried capers.
Add to any dish
BUTTER-POACHED TIGER SHRIMP | 14
SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS & ONIONS WITH HERB BUTTER | 10
SEARED & BUTTER BASTED SEA SCALLOPS | 19.5
All menu items are at Chef’s discretion & are subject to change at any time. While quantities last. Please advise us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions at time of booking/ordering.
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What Our Guests Are Saying
"Worth the drive! The food is passionately prepared and absolutely delicious. The menu is unique with exquisite options. Chef Dan took the time to visit every table. We’ve travelled all over the world and Twisted Lemon is still one of our favourite dining restaurants. This is place deserves all the stars."
Katie Morrison from Niagara Falls
Facebook Review
"These are not just people running a business. They are the most amazing human beings who go above and beyond and literally create magic with their food and cocktails and deliver high-quality service. I feel blessed that we have such an amazing local business that is so committed to our community."
Meghan Brady from Caledonia
Facebook Review
"Twisted Lemon is one of those hidden elevated gems, you can't believe you didn't know about already."
Spicy Jan
Google Review
"Always amazing menu with a twist to original dishes. We have visited this restaurant several times over 8 years ago and recently returned and not surprised to see it still remains on top of our fine dining list. Great service made our dining experience wonderful."
Joy R. from Toronto
Open Table Review
"We got to sit next to the kitchen and watch the chef and crew at work. It was so exciting and fun to watch. The food was cooked perfectly and tasted delightful. Would highly recommend this restaurant for consistent, delicious and exciting food."
Laura R. from Seattle
Open Table Review
"An absolutely amazing place to dine. The chefs create amazing food. Tastes and looks amazing. We always return. Can never thank Chef Dan and his staff enough."
Tim Ballard
Google Review
