This is my go to when it comes to seafood in the burbs. Let's be honest, really good seafood in Ontario is slim pickins. Many are "good" but really compared to coastal provinces in Canada it is somewhat just mediocre. It is quite unfortunate. Now that that is established, as I always do my reviews it is always based in comparison to similar restaurants within the region.
So here goes, we've been going to Lucy's for many many years. Even back in the day when they had several locations. Our family was quite disappointed when they closed down the Bristol location. Anyway, quite glad to see that the original location remains open.
This is a family restaurant. Often you will find regulars and they are treated as such. I should mention that they mostly treat everyone as a regular. One of the best things about this place. They have an open kitchen and from since I can remember, the same chef.
I generally order the same things. I like a clean flavour when it comes to seafood. I want to taste the fish and not have it drowning in sauces. I feel that the freshness is more exposed when prepared simply. Having said that: my go to shrimp and salmon penne with white wine and garlic sauce. The deep dried calamari. The pan fried rainbow trout with white wine and capers on rice. Steamed Mussels in white wine butter sauce.
The commonality is obvious. I like white wine sauce. Lol! If noticed, some of these are not on the menu. Yes, they are very flexible and will make it your choosing so long as they have the ingredients for it. I love that.
Quality of the food is always consistent. The fish/seafood is fresh. The sauces are good. If there was any knock I have to make is that their vegetables can be a bit more exciting. It is steamed broccoli and carrot. I mean....yeppp not much else with it. Their fries and sweet potato fries are really good though.
I say I absolutely recommend this local mom and pops seafood spot. It's a good date spot. A good family go to. A good friends get together spot. I highly recommend making reservations at dinner during the weekends as it does get packed. And do try their SumSum menu on Sundays (small portions of certain items in their menu at heavily discounted price).