Located in Kingston, Ontario this is a tapas style restaurant. The interior is dark and cool making…read moreyou think of a wine cellar. Full bar with extensive wine options. They have a private party room downstairs which is also where the restrooms are located so the restaurant isn't really accessible. They recommend 3-4 dishes per person. This can be expensive as most dishes are in the 20 dollar range. The steak with chimichurri sauce was excellent!!! But was also $44.00 for about 13 small slices. We also ordered a Thai green curry cod that comes with cashews infused in the sauce. We had a nut allergy at the table so they were able to remove the cashews to make the dish nut free. Service was decent but this is a dining environment where you are not rushed out the door. Dishes come out sporadically so you are meant for slow dining. This is a good place to celebrate a special occasion or if you just want something different while in Kingston.

The food was delicious however the portions are small. The setting was very nice and the outdoor…read moreseating was cozy. Staff were attentive however not overly friendly.

Excellent signature cocktails!…read more We sat on the patio, it was gorgeous with a water fountain, light music... Staff a very accommodating and friendly!

Passed by this place a couple of times and I always thought it was just a hotel establishment but…read moremy friend was convinced there was a restaurant hidden inside. Finally went inside to confirm and then made a reservation of that night on their outdoor patio area. The vibe is really nice since the patio is it's own separate area with some really nice...tiling? Idk it just feels really premium and good vibes outside. Ordered the Nabulsi Cheese small plate as well as the Pan Seared Flat-Iron Steak as the recommendation from the server. I'm really not that well versed in fine dining or just more pricy places, so this was a relatively new experience on my end. The nabulsi cheese plate was exceptional. The blend of flavours (olives, tomatoes, shallots) were really nice mixed together. The cheese was amazing, chewy and just great texture all on a nice sliced baguette. Kinda like a flavour explosion which was amazing. Definitely try the cheese plate. The flat-iron steak wasn't you typical steak cooked along with a potato side (mashed or fries). The steak was paired with a quinoa mix, "panca pepper demi and aji verde" which were the dark brown/black sauce and the green sauce in the picture. Steak was super tender and with both sauces were phenomenal. On the same vein as the nabulsi cheese plate, these dishes are literally flavours I've never tasted before and they were amazing. I never really tried quinoa either and was skeptical as to how it would pair alongside steak but it was actually quite nice since the texture was so different then the other things we ordered. This place is the definition of a hidden gem for me. Not even a Yelp page (woohoo another business added!) and not signage outside indicating what it is. Hopefully this review gives it it's much needed appreciation! 5 stars easily.

Ontario road trip-worthy Mercury Bar & Lounge is newly opened in downtown Kingston The space is…read moreHUGE with lots of private events space! It's great for small and large groups, for celebrations, for watching sports, and perfect for corporate events! Thanks to my friend for introducing this place to us! It was a pleasure to meet Chef Paulson and his team! Our server was also very friendly and enthusiastic ^^ I love the Asian-inspired menu; Chef Paulson is absolutely talented, and the food is SO AMAZING! I can't wait to visit again. I would recommend the following: Avocado Infused Hummus - The hummus was so light and creamy, and I love the addition of pistachio and pomegranate to this dish! The pita bread was also soft and fluffy Turkey Delight Poutine - Loved this shareable appetizer! Topped with braised turkey, fresh Quebec cheese curd, and crispy kale. That cranberry mayo was definitely chef's kiss! Seafood Linguine - Made with a housemade tomato sauce, and topped with fresh shrimps, Hokkaido scallops, and mussels. A very tasty entrée! Fish & Chips - My friend especially enjoyed this dish Seared haddock (instead of traditionally breaded/deep fried!), served with mushy peas (有驚喜!), coleslaw and tartare sauce. My friends also had the Itaewon Beef Burger with Fries and the Korean BBQ Short Ribs on Rice. Both very tasty according to them ^^

We wanted to go somewhere different for breakfast . The restaurant is beautiful and clean but the…read morebreakfast was not great . The coffee was severely watered down, the bacon was crispy and the ham was awful . My husband got my eggs and I got his eggs . The potatoes are the little squares from McCain. I support new Canadians opening restaurants but you won't get many customers if the food is terrible !!

Le Jardin, on the second floor above Bar Mayla, has a beautiful interior with great music to match…read morethe atmosphere. The service was warm, welcoming, and very friendly. Everything we ordered was phenomenally done. The oysters were fresh, the lamb was perfectly cooked, and the drink I ordered was exactly what I was looking for. We were full after the meal but still went for dessert just to try something else that they had to offer. Their grilled items are delicious and definitely worth going to try!

absolutely loved and enjoyed the dinning experience at le jardin, which is located on the second…read morefloor of bar mayla and owned by the same group. the food was delicious, the portions were generous. overall the service was good but nothing memorable or out of the norm. i'm taking off a star because it took over an hour to get our food after ordering. the bartender did offer us a round of drinks to make up for it, but overall was not expecting such a long wait time on food.

First time here. The overall experience was great! We were here for a grad celebration. So were…read moremany others. It was busy. Also, well executed by the staff. The decor is dark, mood lit, very nice location. This restaurant is known for its margaritas. The bar was energized. The food was quite good. I ordered the portobello taco, and the cucumber salad. Both incredibly delicious! Everyone at our table enjoyed the food, and the experience! The waitress was friendly and answered our questions with a smile. The food came as it was ready, so it felt staggered, but we were already busy eating, so it works, we all enjoyed it! Do I recommend this place, absolutely. We had reservations, and I would encourage you to do the same.

Started off with a Viejo and Coastal marg - delicious and promptly served. The taco's, shareable…read moreand carrots were super tasty. Finished off with the churros - served hot and sweeeet. The service was excellent. Our server, Emily, was super helpful, friendly and regularly brought out our food at a good pace. The restaurant was pretty cool inside and the bar was busy the whole time making awesome cocktails Great food and drink experience

It's been a couple of years since we've been here. Located on the main strip (Princess Street) in…read moreKingston I remember the menu being more focused on sandwiches, burgers, salads etc On this visit the menu was mainly pizza and pasta's so maybe the focus has changed? They have a decent cocktail menu. What was ordered: Pasta Bolognese - sauce was okay by the pasta they chose was broken pieces of a flat pasta Rigatoni Barolo - beef was really tender but there wasn't enough rapini Drunken Canadian Pizza - parts of the crust was almost burnt. Pizza itself was okay. Food seem to take along time to arrive and it wasn't busy (only 2 other small groups in the restaurant). Service was decent enough despite there being only 1 server at the time. Restrooms are downstairs and not accessible. All dishes are in the 18-22 dollar range with the exception of the shareable dishes they have which are priced slightly higher.

Food was pretty good as was the ambiance but it really took was too long for our food to arrive…read more We visited with our three year old on a busy Saturday but we were seated shortly after we called ahead to make a reservation. We saw a number of people leave the restaurant because they waited too long for someone to come over or drinks to come etc. We ordered not too long after we sat down. A grilled cheese for our daughter, tomato soup for me and a club sandwich for my hubby. In our experience typically kids meals come out the quickest but not in our case. Somehow our order took almost an hour to come out of the kitchen. Our server was sweet and it wasn't her fault but we weren't offered anything while we waited. While the food tasted pretty good, it was a bit of a struggle to entertain our bored and hungry toddler. If you're not in a rush, definitely check this place out!

First of all, the interior and hospitality of the restaurant was amazing! The design of the place…read morewas beautiful and I might just come back to surround myself with the same ambience. We ordered the bao sampler, pork bao, and fried wontons. The sauce for the fried wontons was so delicious, definitely made the wontons my favourite dish of the night. However, the baos fell short as we were expecting a lot more. Overall, good food however I didn't think it was anything special. The flavours were definitely all there and we had a great time eating but nothing "wowed" us.

Great spot in Kingston, this is one of the best Asian fusion spots I've ever been too. They have a…read moregreat variety of options on their menu, and the experience there is always great with fantastic service. The space is also very nice and they are able to accommodate all party sizes.

I wish I would have seen the ratings for this place before we went…read more Net-net: Expensive. Avoid this place. Service is bad. Food is average at best, and they overcharge. Monday evening, a lot of other local places were closed, looked interesting from the outside. Should have stopped there! It was not busy at all, 5 tables. Seated rather quickly. Menus on table good! Then.................it took awhile before waitress came to get drinks and apps order. Then it took another long while to get 4 drinks. Again, 5 tables. I am from Montreal and we are used to "casual" service, but the waitress was chatty Cathy and yacking it up with a couple at the bar. So eventually drinks came.... Apps when they came out were good. Bruchetta did come out wet, the cook should have grilled the bread before putting the toppings on, then flash heated under the salamander. But overall an ok start. However the silverware and napkins were not on the table, bit of a delay but they came with some water at the table. Then the long wait came....waitress chatted with bar patrons, then two women came in who the waitress knew, she seated them in the back and sat down with them and chatted.....and chatted. I finally had to get up, approach the waitress (she saw me get up and shot over from the chatty table) and ask for a second round of drinks, refill of the water jug (no service pours here) and ask about the food. Then another wait......drinks come out. No food. Waitress saunters to the kitchen and food arrives. We had the vodka gnocchi and tomato bowtie pasta. All 4 plates had been sitting under a heat lamp. Gnocchi had a decent rosé sauce, but definitely not a vodka sauce. Sun dried tomato bowtie with chicken came out oily with no tomato taste, and the chicken was dried out. Not even worthy to take home. My daughters ordered mock drinks, but we were charged full price for drinks. When my partner explained to the waitress that her plate was oily and dry, the waitress did offer to replace it, but we would still be waiting for that to be served if we took her up on it. Waitress simply took the plate off of the bill. Clear the staff is not motivated and this place will close soon if this is the norm. Avoid....there are much better places to go in Kingston!

omg the guy there named Leo is the best! so kind, all of the staff were so good they where there…read morealways to help and were so polite the food was great drinks were amazing!!

Food was okay, nothing really stood out. Service was pretty good. Atmosphere was okay, restaurant…read morewas pretty loud.

Sophie's Noodle House is the Chinese food spot that Kingston was missing. We ordered the Homemade…read moreSoy Milk, Braised Beef Noodles, the Popcorn Chicken, and the Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings, and everything was delicious. This is perfect for a chilly evening meal. The service is decent and the atmosphere is fairly quiet. There are a good number of tables for seating but it could be difficult getting seated right away during popular hours. I would definitely return to eat here again if I was in the city!

Great find amongst a plethora of restaurants to choose from! I got into town 7:45-8pm on a Sunday…read morenight, starving and looking for some good food before knocking out after a long travel day. Walked past this with a decent amount of people inside, had wanted to sit down but they initially said since I came in at 7:55pm they only do takeout orders. They then changed their mind and at that point, was too awkward to sit so I ended up just ordering some pork baos and the regular size beef noodle soup to-go. They do not have alcohol here. Baos were OK! The filling tasted different than what I'm used to but the beef noodle was flavorful for being a light broth, where I'm used to it being dark. Noodles were chewy and good. Their menu is *huge* and I didn't have much time to look thoroughly at it, but will be back soon to try more!