Twisted Lemon

4.6 (610)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary French / American

3 Norton Street West, Cayuga, ON N0A1E0

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Welcome to the Twisted Lemon - ReDefining Fine Dining since 2009.

Located in the picturesque village of Cayuga, about 25 minutes south of Hamilton, Twisted Lemon is often described as a hidden gem, attracting a faithful following of 'flavour junkies' and experienced diners from far and wide.

Featuring a lively open-concept kitchen, Executive Chef Dan Megna (Host of Cable 14's 'Hamilton Eats' and 'Real Food Sexy') creates dishes which are well thought out in their design, offering depth and balance in flavour and texture.

Destination Dining since 2009, Twisted Lemon offers private dining, extensive on and off-site catering, private cooking classes and much more. Check out our website or social media for full hours of operation and current events.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Contemporary European
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Website
http://www.twistedlemon.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Dan Megna
Catering
Twisted Lemon caters everything from Weddings to intimate private dinners in your own home, catering on film & TV shoots, and everything in between. Private Chef Table tasting menus can be booked either here at Twisted Lemon, or Chef Dan can come to you and cook in your home.
Private party facilities
Twisted Lemon can accommodate private dining for up to 14 in our private dining room, or you may book the entire restaurant (up to approximately 50.) Chef Dan also books exclusive Chef's Table dining for 6-10 guests in the private kitchen.

Location
3 Norton Street West, Cayuga, ON N0A1E0
Neighborhood
Cayuga
Cross street
Munsee
Parking details
Twisted Lemon has a parking lot in front of the restaurant as well as marked street spaces alongside the restaurant. There is plenty of additional street parking in the general vicinity.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Soup du Jour
It's the soup of the day. Your server will have the details. "Mmm, that sounds good, I'll have that."
- Market Price
Beet & Citrus SaladCA$13.50
roasted beets, mixed citrus, baby greens, candied walnuts, whipped goat cheese mousse, apple-balsamic reduction
Autumn Toast PointsCA$13.50
fall spiced roasted butternut squash and apples, prosciutto, whipped goat cheese mousse, apple-balsamic reduction and shaved parmesan, served open-faced on our grilled house-made oatmeal bread
Caesar SaladCA$13.50
House made dressing, bacon onion jam on grilled house bread, grana-padano crisps, pancetta. Lettuce will change during garden season
Buffalo Cauliflower*CA$14.00
Roasted cauliflower, battered & deep-fried. Coconut hot sauce. Beet & zucchini hummus, honey-lemon-parsnip purée. Hemp hearts & potato skins
Duck TacosCA$15.00
Pulled duck confit in wonton taco shells, radicchio slaw, charred tomato salsa, chipotle aïoli. Favourite dish of rock star Rino "I love you man" Pirro
Torched Sea ScallopsCA$23.00
pan-seared jumbo scallops, house-made blueberry-whiskey bbq sauce on parmesan-panko-crusted tomatoes

Mains

Sweet Potato GnocchiCA$24.00
hand-rolled sweet potato & Yukon Gold potato gnocchi, mushroom-sage cream sauce
Spaghetti Squash*CA$25.00
Roasted spaghetti squash bowl filled with sautéed vegetables. Vegan "cheesy" sauce, toasted hemp & sunflower seeds, spiced chickpeas, pomegranate seeds, edamame. Lime zest & fresh cilantro (optional)
Fettuccine CarbonaraCA$26.00
14-hour slow-braised ham, hand-rolled spinach fettuccine in a classic egg, white-wine & parmesan emulsion; crispy-fried soft-boiled egg
Chicken & WafflesCA$26.00
Buttermilk southern-fried chicken with a cornbread waffle. Twisted Lemon garden greens. Finished with pumpkin seed pesto, apple-balsamic reduction & creole ranch drizzle
Fried "Grumpy" LasagnaCA$27.50
Baked lasagna layered with Chef Dan's own family recipe "Grumpy" bold Moroccan-spiced bolognese sauce, whipped sun-dried tomato & ricotta cheese, Italian sausage, creamy havarti and parmesan. Breaded and deep-fried. Fresh basil purée, asiago béchamel
PickerelCA$29.50
Caribbean-crusted pan-seared pickerel. Wild rice / red quinoa & edamame. Sweet potato / banana fritters, coconut-lemon beurre blanc
Cherry-Cola Braised Lamb ShankCA$31.00
pommes purée, seasonal vegetables, jus, cumin-scented crispy onions
Beef TenderloinCA$42.00
7oz AAA Ontario tenderloin, scallion-bacon & potato croquette, seasonal vegetables, whipped goat cheese, jus
Wild BoarCA$42.00
pepper-rubbed wild boar tenderloin, scallion latkes, brussels sprouts, creamed artichoke, lemon-rhubarb preserve

Add to Any Dish

Butter-Poached Tiger ShrimpCA$12.00
Pan-Seared Sea ScallopsCA$18.00

What 610 people are saying

Twisted Lemon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

610 Reviews

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Larry
Toronto1 review
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Awesome food and service. A bit crowded and noisy but that was kind of expected on Valentines Day.
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LauraR Gold
Seattle45 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a birthday celebration and there were 5 of us. 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 couldn’t have been better, everything was cooked perfectly and tasted delightful. Would highly recommend this restaurant for consistent, delicious and exciting food. If you have a chance to try their home made ice cream- do so.
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toniaf
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was everything we expected. Great food, great service and most importantly a great ambience.
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MikeL
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time eating at Twisted Lemon, we enjoyed the whole evening!! Staff are wonderful, food was out of this world!! Would highly recommend this eating experience to anyone!! Thank you for a great evening!! We will be back
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WendyD
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to Twisted Lemon a few times now. Once again we were not disappointed. From the chips to the desserts. Just wow. I will say we were a little disappointed when we were called back a second time and let down easy that the Chef's pass was previously booked By Chef Dan when we were told it was for us. None the less our table was very quiet and wonderful. We had the Buffalo cauliflower which was amazing. The flavor was incredible. I would have like the temperature of the cauliflower itself to be a little warmer. It was a tad on the cold side. My entrée of the pickerel dish came to the table. The presentation was beautiful. The flavors of the sauce and the wild rice with the beans were a great combo with the fish. The little puffs of I believe banana and Sweet potato were unusually good! My partner had the Beef tenderloin. She is a steak and potato girl, so would have enjoy a larger portion, but non the less enjoyed her meal thoroughly. We decided on dessert. And oh my! She order the chocolate buttertart with peanut butter ice cream. The flavors and presentation were incredible. I had the Banana bread cheesecake. It came out in the little crystal dish with lid which was so pretty. My first bite? was like my moms banana bread surrounded by the most delicious cheesecake I have ever tasted. Thank you once again for an amazing meal and experience!
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Danno Gold
Toronto35 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 21, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were at Twisted Lemon for the first time a couple nights ago after hearing about it for many years. The food was fantastic. Chef Dan came and talked to a few folks including us and he was very friendly and down to earth. We sat right by the Kitchen Pass so we saw the chefs working away and the food going up for serving. We are intrigued to someday try the two chairs at the pass overlooking the chefs so you can see what is going on fully. If you are a foodie you need to give Twisted Lemon a try. Dan
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HungryHamOnt
Toronto3 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 19, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The beef tenderloin was excellent! There is no doubt about that. I found value for the meal to be pricey, even knowing going for the meal it wouldn’t be cheap. The scallops as an appetizer weren’t anything special, again considering the cost for what you got. I would recommend the food, but overall the experience was okay. For a special occasion; sure I would recommend it. But I feel their reputation is higher than it should be, just because of the lack of other real restaurants in the area.
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JoyR
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
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.
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MaureenT
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the pleasure of having New Years dinner, my boyfriend Peter, 1st time there and already wants to return for Valentines dinner! The pear soup was uniquely delicious and the chateaubriand melted in your mouth. Looking forward to the next dinner! thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on December 29, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Anniversary, Great Service, Awesome Entrees:-)
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Contemporary European
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Website
http://www.twistedlemon.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Dan Megna
Catering
Twisted Lemon caters everything from Weddings to intimate private dinners in your own home, catering on film & TV shoots, and everything in between. Private Chef Table tasting menus can be booked either here at Twisted Lemon, or Chef Dan can come to you and cook in your home.
Private party facilities
Twisted Lemon can accommodate private dining for up to 14 in our private dining room, or you may book the entire restaurant (up to approximately 50.) Chef Dan also books exclusive Chef's Table dining for 6-10 guests in the private kitchen.

Location
3 Norton Street West, Cayuga, ON N0A1E0
Neighborhood
Cayuga
Cross street
Munsee
Parking details
Twisted Lemon has a parking lot in front of the restaurant as well as marked street spaces alongside the restaurant. There is plenty of additional street parking in the general vicinity.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Twisted Lemon

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Menu

Appetizers

Soup du Jour

Beet & Citrus SaladCA$13.50

Autumn Toast PointsCA$13.50

Caesar SaladCA$13.50

Buffalo Cauliflower*CA$14.00

Duck TacosCA$15.00

Torched Sea ScallopsCA$23.00

Mains

Sweet Potato GnocchiCA$24.00

Spaghetti Squash*CA$25.00

Fettuccine CarbonaraCA$26.00

Chicken & WafflesCA$26.00

Fried "Grumpy" LasagnaCA$27.50

PickerelCA$29.50

Cherry-Cola Braised Lamb ShankCA$31.00

Beef TenderloinCA$42.00

Wild BoarCA$42.00

Add to Any Dish

Butter-Poached Tiger ShrimpCA$12.00

Pan-Seared Sea ScallopsCA$18.00

What 610 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable