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The Lake House has been on my list for a while to try out. We came here on a Friday night and made reservations in advance. The interior has a nice cl…
Kelso002
The Lake House
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Had a nice dinner with family. Service was great and the food was amazing. The mussels and the home made ice cream were to die for!I strongly recommen…
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Nice atmosphere, good service. Id love to come back during the summer and sit in the patio. We were here for brunch, I had the duck croquettes and it …
Big_Spoon
The Lake House
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9 Reviews on “The Lake House”
Nice atmosphere, good service. Id love to come back during the summer and sit in the patio. We were here for brunch, I had the duck croquettes and it was pretty good however my husband didnt enjoy his French toast much.
Located on beautiful Lake Bonavista, in mid-January a pond hockey dream with more leisurely skaters making a path around the perimeter, The Lake House has long been considered one of the most picturesque dining rooms in all of Alberta, their Sunday Brunch a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.Managed by Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts, a space previously titled The Ranche rebranded to focus more on the scenery visible through large windows around the back, those visiting The Lake House will immediately be stuck by the grand dining room featuring a large stone mantle and chandeliers made of elk antlers, the all-glass Wine cellar near the bar a curiosity to oenophiles while the menu features no shortage of local, seasonal ingredients.Built on the idea of Rocky Mountain cuisine, Chef Thomas Neukom changing the menu frequently to feature the best of Western Canadas ranches and farms, it is after pleasant greeting from the hostess and a youthful server that guests are led to wood tables, the Brunch menu following a formula of Benedicts, Omelets and Hash with more lunch-like options including fried Chicken, Oysters and even a smoked Fish tray.Taking an extensive dining agenda into account, a total of four plates selected and coursed out one at a time, brunch got started with a Bamboo tray of housemade and locally sourced Charcuterie, the cold-cured Duck, Wild Boar Mortadella and warm Elk Sausage all outperforming the Meats at highly-regarded Rouge or RGE RD in Edmonton with a portion far more appropriate to the portions as well as the quality.Intrigued by the Sous-Vide Apple dish, essentially a DIY Granola Parfait with local Yogurt and a great balance of flavor, Chef Neukoms French Toast set a high standard for creativity by quickly searing both sides of Banana Quick-Bread before pairing it with light Mousse and a slick of housemade Strawberry Preserves plus Peanut Brittle for textural variability.Not realizing that the full Dessert menu is offered at Brunch, a fact that *may* have swayed the rest of the order more savory though probably not it was on the recommendation of the server that a Saskatoon Berry Tart was set aside in favor of the warm Spice-Cake topped in stewed Apples beside crumbled Streusel forming a bed for a ball of Sweet Potato Ice Cream. endoedibles.com
We made reservations and upon arrival I noticed that the servers/waitresses were not smiling. I specifically requested to seat near the lake view and I was satisfied with that. The lunch menu wasn’t too intimidating in sheer quantities to choose from. We tried an appetizer called Steamed PEI Mussels, and it was delicious, strong seafood taste with a dill after taste that makes you crave for more. I wish there was a bowl of rice to go with it as I would be happy just eating that.For the main, we ordered Lake House Made Egg Pappardelle, Bison & Caribou Game Burger, Grilled Beef Top Sirloin Escalope, and a lunch of the day, baked ham sandwich with melted cheese and soup of the day (I can’t remember, but it had caramelized onions, fennel, and potatoes). I highly recommend them all, but due to our stomach sizes, you can share one with another person. The one that stood out the most would be the bison & caribou game burger as it was juicy all throughout upon biting and the blueberry added into it didn’t make me get sick of eating the burger, but made me crave for more. The pappardelle had more meat to pasta ratio which was a plus for me. The baked ham sandwich was done perfectly with the melted cheese, saltiness and the selection and softness of the bread complimented the dish as a whole. As for the Grilled Beef Top Sirloin, you can’t go wrong with that if you are craving for steak.Overall, the price was well priced for lunch and I would go back again in different season. genegietheexplorer.blogspot.com
Outstanding service and the interior of this place is beautiful!
Amazing view of Bonavista lake!!! They even have a patio! The food was amazing and the service was very good. They had a very good selection of wines. The decor is very well done. We will be visiting this location often.
My siblings and I decided to take our Mom here for a Mothers Day surprise, and it was a huge hit!We grew up in Lake Bonavista, basically our entire childhood was spent on that beach in the summer and on the frozen lake or hill in the winter. The restaurant has a great space inside, but we spent the bulk of our evening staring out the window telling stories from back in the day… but I digress. I haven’t been here since I was a small kid and it was the Inn on Lake Bonavista. I have, however, been to The Ranche when it was down in Fish Creek many times. The Lake House has the great views of the first, and the great character of the second. Antler chandeliers, massive fireplace, high back upholstered chairs everywhere, what a great space to have an intimate meal in. The service only added to the ambience, we really enjoyed the whole experience.Food wise – this is one of the best meals I have had in a long time. All 4 of us thoroughly enjoyed our choices. We started with the Charcuterie plate for 4 – which had a great selection. The favourites were the Rabbit terrine and the Elk Sausage but nothing was left when we were through with it. The wine and main courses were a tough choice for all of us, great options in both. We settled on a really good bottle of Cab Sav (which I of course cannot remember the name of) and we each had a different main. I ordered the diver scallops, which were cooked perfectly and just all around fantastic, I honestly could have easily had double the portion and just kept eating – the dijon mustard sauce and fingerling potatoes were a very nice accompaniment. My brother had the boar, which he enjoyed very much. My sister had the seared ahi tuna and loved it – she and I had ordered similar dishes last weekend in Banff and the Lake House blew it out of the water. Mom went for the Tenderloin and stated it was the best steak she had had in ages. Dessert was also delicious, we settled on the coconut cheesecake, ice cream and the baked alaska to try – all were great, but my favourite was personally the cheesecake. I’m a sucker for coconut anything. Bottom line here, we had a fantastic night, everything about this place was lovely, and the food was terrific. Would absolutely return, it would be a great place for a romantic meal or a special event!
Love this place. Upscale but with a casual approach. Killer wine list. Even sitting at the bar for some appies and a glass of wine is completely satisfying. One of my favorites.