Gull Lake Shell

After reading the previous reviews, we felt compelled to share our own experience. This restaurant is located in a very dated highway gas station, specifically an Esso, like many others along the Trans-Canada Highway. Though the building is in need of some renovations (especially the bathroom), the facilities were surprisingly clean. The staff were friendly and efficient, with a charming old-fashioned approach that is increasingly rare. Our omelette and Denver sandwich were delicious, and the salads were generously sized and fresh. We also enjoyed the homemade cookies. Despite the busyness of the place, everyone seemed to be enjoying their meals. Keep in mind, this is a small, family-owned establishment in the middle of the prairie, not a corporate chain. While there may be room for improvement, the food was decent and reasonably priced. We didn't feel like they were cutting corners on quality or portion sizes. If we ever find ourselves driving that stretch of road again, we wouldn't hesitate to stop in for another meal.

Please do not waste your money here; Grab a chocolate bar and water and keep going.I took my 91 yr. old Mom out for supper (thinking Lillys was closed and Decades was!) on a Sunday and I never should have paid over $60.00+ for the garbage that was served. The food was so overly deep fried we could hardly cut the chicken and veal. The mashed potatoes were disgusting (powdered I think) and even the garlic bread wasn't all that tasty,. The fries were okay but how does one ruin fries?? I filed a written complaint to the manager but received to reply. When I went in person, I was told the manager was not in and the cook couldn't speak very good english. GO TO LILLYS but keep an eye on their hours.!! 4-5* to Lillys

When the owner is in the kitchen at his own restaurant, one issue that can arise is a lack of value for the money spent. I had previously written a positive review of this place before the new owner took over, but now I feel obligated to warn my fellow travelers that it is not the same as it used to be. It's a shame because the serving staff is still the same and they are good. However, the portion sizes are now smaller than expected and the little extras like olives on toothpicks holding sandwiches together are no longer provided. I would suggest skipping this place unless you are interested in supporting someone's immigration project "just because".

Upon arriving at lunch time, we were warmly greeted by our server who promptly took our order and brought coffee. The restaurant was busy, but our food arrived hot and delicious in a reasonable amount of time. The burgers, made from fresh ground beef on site, were excellent. Prices were fair and you have the option to order sandwiches without fries or salad. Overall, our experience at the Gull Lake Diner was worth the stop and we look forward to returning.

The Gull Lake Diner is a truck-stop restaurant at the Shell station along the TransCanada Highway in western Saskatchewan, not far from the Alberta border. We stopped there for a bite during a long drive after doing some survey work in the far eastern part of the province. My compatriot ordered a heart-attack on a plate called a Chilly-cheese burger (their spelling), a couple of thousand calories of greasy goodness with a mound of fries that would have choked a horse (which I’m sure was offset by the Diet Pepsi he had with the meal). He had a hankerin’ for fries – and he got them – in spades! My other associate had Caesar chicken wraps with home made mushroom soup – his meal, at least, looked ostensibly healthy. I had a generic beef dip with the mushroom soup, which was probably the low-cal meal of the bunch. Our server was a personable young lady. We each rated our meals between 5.5 and 6.5/10, so I guess they averaged out to 6. We walked out satisfied, and certainly were not hungry when we got back on the road. Overall – not an epicurean experience, but good, solid roadside diner food.