We decided thirty minutes before we that we would have dinner here. The last time we ate here was when the old menu was still being used. A quick call to find out how full Lava was was greeted with Robert on the phone saying while busy the 30 minutes would be great so a table would be available. We were coming from Langley and the new bridge sure makes it easy now to visit Maple Ridge.
We arrived and were greeted promptly at the front door and seated right away.
While the restaurant was much more crowded than the last time we were here, it is a sign of how much things have changed for the better.
Robert greeted us as if we had been long time customers yet this was only my second time here.
Our drink needs were met promptly.
We soon ordered our meal, and I ordered the Strip loin with mushrooms and the Romaine to start. My other half ordered the Tenderloin and scallops and Greens to start.
The salads arrived a short time later and I have seen many versions of Romaine or Caesar Salad but this was unique. Never have I seen a grilled lemon served with a salad before.
The Strip loin was cooked as I had requested and topped 5 kinds of mushrooms.
Both orders went down very well and we found that there wasn't too much food to make you feel uncomfortable that you ate to much.
It is nice to see that Lava Lounge has been granted Ocean Wise status and using fresh ingredients where they can.
The Lava Lounge continues to improve and is looking like it is becoming a hit in Maple Ridge. We had a great time here and will soon be back. It appears a little more planning may be in order soon as to how popular this place is becoming