If you are looking for a restaurant right on the lakeside, you will be disappointed by the choice and variety.
Real estate is too expensive here and it is reflected in the exorbitant restaurant prices.
A more economical place to have a meal is in one of the many restaurants along Yan'an Lu. Try Nanfang Restaurant for Suzhou cuisine. If you had too much Chinese food, you can try Haifeng Western Restaurant. Other streets worth exploring for culinary delights are Jiefang Lu Road and Zhongshan Lu Road. Specialties include West Lake fish in vinegar sauce and boneless fish in sauce.