Lyons Den Sold

Little Kin · 11-08-2021, 07:31 PM

word on the street. Hopefully they can screw with the layout, but not the menu or quality of product. Fingers crossed . . .

WinnisquamZ · 11-08-2021, 08:00 PM

Heard the same. Purchased by the individual that owns the Ellacoya.

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Descant · 11-08-2021, 11:51 PM

Roland and Lauren did a great job. We wish them well as they go forward.

Woody38 · 11-10-2021, 05:03 PM

Extremely sad to see Roland and Lauren moving on, but they have been doing this for a long time and deserve a happy retirement. My wife and I shall miss them and thank them for the many wonderful dinners we had at Lyons Den.
Wishing you well going forward.

______________________________________

I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

TiltonBB · 11-11-2021, 07:05 AM

We have enjoyed a lot of meals there.

Is it too soon to ask what night will be $5 burger night?

Pricestavern · 11-11-2021, 09:44 AM

It was always a special day for us if we could run up to the Lyons Den from Rattlesnake for steak tips. I am glad we had the opportunity and with them the very best in their well-earned retirement.

Mr. V · 11-11-2021, 12:32 PM

I really enjoyed the food and ambiance when I ate there; I wonder whether the new owners will tinker with the formula or keep it the same?

While I have enjoyed Ellacoya the Lyon's Den is by design a different dining experience.

Phantom · 11-29-2021, 10:11 AM

In an effort to get the facts right --

First and foremost at this point in time (11/29) there is ONLY a P&S executed for the sale of the Den and no closing date has been established.

All should be aware that there are "contingencies" that have to be addressed, therefore, no guarantee of the sales completion (yet).

Post #2 in this thread is incorrect !! The potential buyer is more of an investor and will hire an experienced Operational Team to oversee the Den if/when the sale is completed.

The Lyons Den is and will be fully operational through the Holiday Season so don't let extraneous rumors deter you from setting holiday plans. We have already booked our New Year's Eve's reservation

!!

If wondering, I have NO affiliation with the Lyons Den other than as a Patron & supporter who was there at the onset some 16 years ago and wish both Lauren & Roland the very best as they attempt to turn another chapter in their lives.

steve-on-mark · 12-04-2021, 02:04 PM

First time I've noticed that half their " view " pics show our vehicles and boat ! We love the food here as well....hope the quality continues!!

moose tracks · 12-11-2021, 10:54 AM

The Lyons Den was always one of our favorite places for dinner.

Woody38 · 03-04-2022, 05:37 PM

Does anyone have further information as to what is happening with the Lyons Den.

_________________________________

I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

Slickcraft · 03-04-2022, 07:10 PM

Constant activity the past 6 weeks, plumbers, electricians. carpenters. A large dumpster filled up. Last Sunday the dining room was being painted.

Alan

Descant · 03-04-2022, 10:01 PM

Looking forward to a re-opening. Nice that Roland and Lauren preserved some of the beautiful tile work that Gretchen left. I hope the newbies have some respect for history.

retired · 03-14-2022, 05:47 PM

We had dinner there in November 2021. It was packed and very noisy. The food was uneventful. Some items seemed to be purchased prepared and heated. Won't go back this summer unless we hear they have upped their game.

joey2665 · 03-14-2022, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by retired

We had dinner there in November 2021. It was packed and very noisy. The food was uneventful. Some items seemed to be purchased prepared and heated. Won't go back this summer unless we hear they have upped their game.

Read the thread. The restaurant has been sold and the new owners are the owners of Ellacoya.

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TiltonBB · 03-14-2022, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by retired

We had dinner there in November 2021. It was packed and very noisy. The food was uneventful. Some items seemed to be purchased prepared and heated. Won't go back this summer unless we hear they have upped their game.

Your experience does not seem to be in the majority. If you read many previous entries on this site the Lyons Den has been highly regarded by many patrons for many years.

We ate their often, from bar food, to dinners with groups, to lunches, it was always a great experience.

https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums...ighlight=lyons

Phantom · 03-15-2022, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by joey2665

Read the thread. The restaurant has been sold and the new owners are the owners of Ellacoya.

As I understand it previously from Lauren -- the "Owners" are not Ellacoya, they are "managing" the new establishment.

thinkxingu · 03-15-2022, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

Your experience does not seem to be in the majority. If you read many previous entries on this site the Lyons Den has been highly regarded by many patrons for many years.

We ate their often, from bar food, to dinners with groups, to lunches, it was always a great experience.

https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums...ighlight=lyons

Meh. We've only been once, but it wasn't good enough to pull us back. And, given their non-Facebook ratings range from 2.9/5 to 4.5/5, it's not a slam dunk.

Updated to add: I really loved their bread pudding.

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joey2665 · 03-15-2022, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Meh. We've only been once, but it wasn't good enough to pull us back. And, given their non-Facebook ratings range from 2.9/5 to 4.5/5, it's not a slam dunk.

Updated to add: I really loved their bread pudding.

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I agree. There are many posts here about Lyons Den and there are many members here that are loyal customers. I have have been there over the years maybe 7-8 times. Food is good I will not say great. I will say my last dinner their back in October was probably the best meal I’ve had there.

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codeman671 · 03-15-2022, 10:06 AM

We always felt that the food was great. Until last season we tended to go to Meredith for dinners out. We went to the Den multiple times last summer and loved it. I am sad to see it go, and hope that whatever the new establishment turns out to be that we will enjoy it as much.

Since we are moving up full time soon (and will be right down the street) we need to start branching out and trying new places. Margaritas in Dover will certainly miss us!

SAB1 · 03-20-2022, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Meh. We've only been once, but it wasn't good enough to pull us back. And, given their non-Facebook ratings range from 2.9/5 to 4.5/5, it's not a slam dunk.

Updated to add: I really loved their bread pudding.

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I’m on your boat. Ate there a few times. Nothing special at all. Hope new owners bring it life….

11-08-2021, 07:31 PM	#1
Little Kin Junior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Lyons Den Sold word on the street. Hopefully they can screw with the layout, but not the menu or quality of product. Fingers crossed . . .

11-08-2021, 11:51 PM	#3
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,368 Thanks: 1,352 Thanked 1,625 Times in 1,057 Posts	Well done and Thank you Roland and Lauren did a great job. We wish them well as they go forward.

11-11-2021, 09:44 AM	#6
Pricestavern Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Valencia, Spain (formerly Rattlesnake Isle) Posts: 389 Thanks: 135 Thanked 142 Times in 82 Posts	Special It was always a special day for us if we could run up to the Lyons Den from Rattlesnake for steak tips. I am glad we had the opportunity and with them the very best in their well-earned retirement.

11-11-2021, 12:32 PM	#7
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,406 Thanks: 65 Thanked 258 Times in 176 Posts	I really enjoyed the food and ambiance when I ate there; I wonder whether the new owners will tinker with the formula or keep it the same? While I have enjoyed Ellacoya the Lyon's Den is by design a different dining experience. __________________ basking in the benign indifference of the universe

11-29-2021, 10:11 AM	#8
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Getting the facts right In an effort to get the facts right -- First and foremost at this point in time (11/29) there is ONLY a P&S executed for the sale of the Den and no closing date has been established. All should be aware that there are "contingencies" that have to be addressed, therefore, no guarantee of the sales completion (yet). Post #2 in this thread is incorrect !! The potential buyer is more of an investor and will hire an experienced Operational Team to oversee the Den if/when the sale is completed. The Lyons Den is and will be fully operational through the Holiday Season so don't let extraneous rumors deter you from setting holiday plans. We have already booked our New Year's Eve's reservation !! If wondering, I have NO affiliation with the Lyons Den other than as a Patron & supporter who was there at the onset some 16 years ago and wish both Lauren & Roland the very best as they attempt to turn another chapter in their lives. __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

11-08-2021, 08:00 PM	#2
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,062 Thanks: 210 Thanked 663 Times in 438 Posts	Heard the same. Purchased by the individual that owns the Ellacoya. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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11-10-2021, 05:03 PM	#4
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 578 Thanks: 46 Thanked 110 Times in 81 Posts	Extremely sad to see Roland and Lauren moving on, but they have been doing this for a long time and deserve a happy retirement. My wife and I shall miss them and thank them for the many wonderful dinners we had at Lyons Den. Wishing you well going forward. ______________________________________ I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

11-11-2021, 07:05 AM	#5
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,009 Thanks: 699 Thanked 2,203 Times in 937 Posts	We have enjoyed a lot of meals there. Is it too soon to ask what night will be $5 burger night?

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12-04-2021, 02:04 PM	#9
steve-on-mark Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Epping, NH / Mark Island Posts: 1,865 Thanks: 187 Thanked 734 Times in 427 Posts	come for the views, stay for the food.. First time I've noticed that half their " view " pics show our vehicles and boat ! We love the food here as well....hope the quality continues!!

12-11-2021, 10:54 AM	#10
moose tracks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Loudon, Tennessee, foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains Posts: 283 Thanks: 340 Thanked 41 Times in 33 Posts	Den The Lyons Den was always one of our favorite places for dinner. __________________ Moose Tracks

03-04-2022, 05:37 PM	#11
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 578 Thanks: 46 Thanked 110 Times in 81 Posts	Does anyone have further information as to what is happening with the Lyons Den. _________________________________ I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

03-04-2022, 07:10 PM	#12
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,308 Thanks: 1,227 Thanked 2,098 Times in 957 Posts	Constant activity the past 6 weeks, plumbers, electricians. carpenters. A large dumpster filled up. Last Sunday the dining room was being painted. Alan

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03-04-2022, 10:01 PM	#13
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,368 Thanks: 1,352 Thanked 1,625 Times in 1,057 Posts	Looking forward to a re-opening. Nice that Roland and Lauren preserved some of the beautiful tile work that Gretchen left. I hope the newbies have some respect for history.

03-14-2022, 05:47 PM	#14
retired Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Belmont, NH Posts: 125 Thanks: 1 Thanked 58 Times in 33 Posts	disappointed We had dinner there in November 2021. It was packed and very noisy. The food was uneventful. Some items seemed to be purchased prepared and heated. Won't go back this summer unless we hear they have upped their game.

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03-15-2022, 10:06 AM	#20
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