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Twisted Lemon, Cayuga, ON

Twisted Lemon

4.6
4.6
710 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary French / American
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (905) 772-6636
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Michelle Dunn: (905) 772-6636
  • 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

What 710 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

710 Reviews
  1. Larry

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    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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  2. LauraR

    Seattle

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    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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  3. toniaf

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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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  4. MikeL

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    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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  5. WendyD

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  6. Danno

    Toronto

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    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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  7. HungryHamOnt

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    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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  8. JoyR

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    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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  9. MaureenT

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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FAQs

Twisted Lemon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (905) 772-6636.

Twisted Lemon is rated 4.6 stars by 710 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Twisted Lemon

3 Norton Street West, Cayuga, ON N0A1E0

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Munsee
  • Neighborhood
    Cayuga
  • 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
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Dan Megna
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (905) 772-6636
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Michelle Dunn: (905) 772-6636
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