Not many people have achieved in their lifetimes what the late Doris Williams has accomplished during hers. With a great deal of nerves and fortitude, Ms. Williams realized her dream - to own a successful company. Doris Williams opened The Roost as a fried chicken and burger carryout on April 1 1974 after acquiring a Burger Chef fast-food franchise. Before that she had worked at a Kentucky Fried Chicken, rising from cashier to general manager, her daughter said. She was a single mother and she thought running her own business would give her more control of her time. Business was good for the first few years, but by 1978 burgers weren't selling well and the business was faltering. A customer suggested she sell Fish. She knew nothing about fish but said she'd give it a try. "Then I realized Lord, I don't know how to clean or cook a fish", Ms Williams once said. Doris wasn't a good cook before opening her restaurant. But over the years Doris concocted recipes for the peach and apple cobbler. Mac and cheese, pork chops, cornbread and most importantly the seasoning for her FISH BATTER. Which to this day, is still a closely guarded trade secret. Other recipes concocted were not ever used and now will be implemented into the expanded menu.

Today, after a major renovation and expansion, The Roost Lake Trout is poised to reach new heights in service and delivery of great food to you.  With a mix of new and old management, The Roost Lake Trout is the place for soulfully good food.