The Lodge Steakhouse — Restaurant in Township of Langley

I will start with some good here: The Steak Topper I ate was generous in the seafood toppers themselves, and very flavourful, if not a bit on the salty side. I’m OK with that saltiness as I expect some of that when I dine out. I felt the thinly sliced slightly undercooked carrots were a cheap veggie for such an expensive offering ($50). The steak itself was cooked exactly to my desire - Medium Rare. It was also a bit on the tough / chewy side. My real issues with this experience started when we arrived, about 10 minutes early for our reservation. When offered an outside table, we declined and said we could wait until our reservation time. In an attempt to help us, they found us an indoor table in just a few minutes. It was right on the main aisle, in a noisy place in a noisy restaurant. Speaking of that, the designer of the restaurant did not do a good job of noise attenuation. It’s flat out noisy in this place, at least at 7PM on a Friday night. Not just conversation noise, but echoey hard surfaces noise. The server was basically inattentive. We were at a table right between the restaurant and bar, so she was going past regularly to tables in the main section. Never once made eye contact as she passed, I had to flag her down for something as simple as a napkin and cutlery, AFTER she served my Caesar. Which had shrimp and toothpicks and beans. Things which you have to touch and then need a napkin for!! By the way, the Caesar had great potential, but also disappointed. Mostly ice, it quickly became a watery drink, which took away from it’s rather average flavour. It looked great, size looked generous. The Shrimp in it was amazing, though. No complaints there. We also didn’t care much for the setting, upstairs in the athletic facility seems out of place for a fine higher priced steak house. Having said that, after dining, we spent some time watching a women’s hockey game that was spirited and energetic, a highlight of the night. My wife ordered what turned out to be one of the smallest martini’s we’ve seen before, although the smoke bubble on top was a nice, if contrived touch. We had to ask for wine and beverage lists when she first came up and asked us if we wanted to order a beverage. The server WAS quick on bringing the cheque after we declined dessert, though. Brown butter sable fish was more sweet than nutty as you may expect with this dish. We were venturing out from our usual WAG and Vault or The Cabin experiences. In retrospect, any of those three would have been a better choice. Especially at the price point of The Lodge. My dining partner heard that I was writing this review and said: “2”. That table location really sucked, I think leading her to the lower number. WE MADE A RESERVATION for a family birthday, and got offered to sit outside, and eventually sat in the highway between Bar / Kitchen / Entrance and the...

I recently dined at the Lodge Steakhouse and had a mixed experience. Overall, the food was decent, but there were a few issues that affected my dining experience.

Let's start with the steaks. I ordered three tenderloins cooked medium rare. Two of them were prepared perfectly, cooked to a beautiful medium-rare temperature. However, one of the tenderloins stood out as noticeably different from the rest. It was quite rare and chewy, which was disappointing. I asked the staff to cook it longer, hoping for an improvement. Unfortunately, when it came back, it was still the same, not even any warmer than before. This was a letdown.

Moving on to the other dishes, the lobster flambé caught my attention, but it didn't live up to my expectations in terms of flavor. While it was interesting, it didn't leave a lasting impression. On the other hand, the calamari had a delightful sauce that complemented the dish well. However, I was disappointed to find that the calamari itself wasn't as crispy as I would have liked.

Despite these shortcomings, there were some highlights. The mac and cheese, Caesar salad, and various sides were quite good. They were flavorful and well-prepared, providing a satisfying accompaniment to the main courses. .

On the service front, the servers were friendly and somewhat helpful. However, one area where they fell short was in refilling drinks. Despite the restaurant not being very busy, I found that my drink wasn't refilled at all. This minor inconvenience could have been improved with more attentive service.

In conclusion, my experience at the Lodge Steakhouse had its ups and downs. The steaks were inconsistent, with one being undercooked and chewy despite attempts to rectify it. The lobster flambé lacked an exceptional flavor, while the calamari sauce was enjoyable, but the texture fell short. On the positive side, the mac and cheese, Caesar salad, and sides were tasty, and the servers were friendly. However, the drink refills could have been more prompt. With some improvements in consistency and attention to detail, the Lodge Steakhouse could elevate the overall...

This is an interesting restaurant located in a building with an ice rink and curling sheets. It is upstairs with a co-located pub. Let me say right from the beginning: this is a restaurant in the same spirit as The Keg. It falls short though.

We were immediately seated after arriving. Menus were provided and we began to discuss our selections. The waitress was relaxed and did not hurry us; but she also did not offer advice or recommendations, even after being prompted twice: once in the wine selection and once in the steak selection. While service was without serious problems, it also lacked a certain level of professional timing and awareness.

Our food was good; but not without concerns. The seafood Bouillabaisse was salty and the tomato sauce had an astringent quality that did not compliment the seafood. The steak was cooked to the correct doneness; but as others have mentioned, it was over salted. The side of vegetables showed signs of too much time under a heat source, being both slightly dry and curled at thin edges. The mashed potatoes were either over processed or made from potato flakes, more likely the latter. All this being said, the meals would be perfectly acceptable at a lower end, cheaper restaurant. They did not reflect the dining experience this restaurant is striving to provide.

The restaurant is well decorated and has a nice nod to Canadian heroes, which I applaud. It is fresh and clean, with a nice open balcony. It's a very relaxing and pleasing environment in which to dine.

Should you choose to dine here, and I recommend you do, I would recommend requesting lite seasoning on any steak. Likewise, for the Bouillabaisse, which could benefit from a white wine based broth in place of tomato. There is lots of potential and they make an effort, it just needs attention to detail and precision in...