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| - Okay, so my Wife and I wanted to get something affordable but different. After looking at a hardy cache of reviews, we settled on someplace we'd never been before...The Lion on Lorain.
The Lion used to be, from what I'd known, just a standard biker bar and grill with a friendly rep.
We went there expecting something simple...basic...
AND WERE BLOWN AWAY.
Firstly, the young lady at the (whose name escapes me, so I'll apologize to her now cause it was a little loud and I couldn't hear well when she told me,) was gracious and thoughtful. We ate at the bar, so firstly we got water and a libation and everything seemed nice... then...WE LOOKED AT THE MENU...
I was astounded; they serve Mexican/Indian Fusion. The food is a hardy mix of locally grown stuff combined with spices and zest that blends into food that is...well...amazing.
I got an Indian chicken taco combination with, with home made chutney and a winning sauce, that had such taste that I was just astounded at every bite. Add to that corn chips with a MOLE' SALSA that was the perfect compliment. I could have eaten myself silly. This stuff is just amazing, and it only made me want to come back for more!
Tino, the chef extraordinaire, is a culinary school grad and a wizard with sauces; I swear I saw him with a wand back in kitchen:) We also got to try a virgin drink (no alcohol,) with a simple syrup he made that tasted like a summer breeze on a sun kissed island. (Yeah, it was that good:) I give him and his kitchen staff a quadruple "thumbs up", let me tell ya.
On top of that, the menu includes a fair number of vegetarian/vegan options for those who want their stuff raw or cooked. The diversity was very refreshing and unexpected for what, obstensibly, we thought was biker bar!
Now, one of the only drawbacks here is the fact that it's only street parking,but I say if the food's this good, I'LL WALK! We came on Sunday afternoon (with I suggest cause it's not as busy,) and got a good spot.
The place is clean and well kept, there's a pool table and music and more tables in the back to fill up with hungry patrons. The bar top is spacious and the atmosphere friendly. The place is also motorcycle friendly, and the folks there are great.
I have to say, besides the great service, I gave the place 5 stars for the FOOD. I have never had such a winning combo.
So, believe me cause I ain't lyin when I say The Lion On Lorain is going to be on my "stop off and chow down" list for many seasons to come!
(BTW, as an additional note; Tino told me that he had only been there a short while [under two months] thus the newer, more radical menu. The stuff we got was original and amazing.)
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