Christy Hill is one of the best restaurants on the North Shore. The food is Big City quality (with prices to match), though the atmosphere is one of casual elegance. White table cloths and candles enhance the mood. The service is skilled. All tables have a gorgeous view of the lake. Appetizers range from about $7 to about $15 and main dishes are about $18 to $28. In the past, appetizers outshone the main courses, but on my last visit, everything was outstanding.
I love everything the chef does with ahi as an appetizer. The ahi sashimi with soba noodles, wasabi and soy is a light, refreshing start to the meal. Smoked salmon with cilantro Dijon aioli is also a great starter. The roasted tomato soup is excellent. On my last visit, I loved the Yukon gold potato and goat cheese ravioli with garlic butter.
For main courses, my husband really liked his broiled Chilean seabass, which came with a mixture of wild rice, corn, sun-dried tomato, garlic and cilantro. My broiled loin of lamb, served with a honey-thyme-garlic demi-glace was, to use a cliche, to-die-for, perfectly pink and delicious. I have also enjoyed their eggplant parmesan with mushrooms, spinach and pesto.
Desserts include a chocolate mousse with fresh berries and a number of other desserts featuring whatever fruits are in season. There are also daily special appetizers and main dishes.
This is a really special restaurant, perfect for a romantic dinner. Reservations are strongly suggested, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. They are closed Mon.