Wow...wow...wow...WOW! You know how you think you found your…read morefavourite restaurant and you think of that meal with complete fondness and think you'll never find anything better. This was the better. Literally, this is the best meal out I've ever had. There was only one tiny disappointment, which was that I'd looked at an old menu online and didn't realize and picked out this amazing sounding drink beforehand. If you see the Major Payne online, don't pick it in advance! LOL I did get a super nice Prosecco at happy hour for a fabulous price. My server was Jamie, and I ordered every suggestion she made, and was not disappointed. Started with a salad, perfect mix of sweet with charred peanuts for a touch of bitter. The cheese that was on that salad was phenomenal. One of the best salads I've ever eaten. Dinner was the lobster risotto. Hands down, best risotto I've ever eaten...and I thought Vessel in NOLA would never be beaten. So creamy. The butter poached lobster was perfect, so tender. There were macadamia nuts, which broke up the creaminess of the risotto and crispy sage, which was also a perfect break from that rich, perfectly cooked rice. Never had a better dish out. I'll be dreaming about it for months after I go home. I wasn't even thinking about dessert, but Jamie brought over a menu with so many gluten-free options. I got a mini pavlova that had coconut cream inside and raspberries and blueberries. I don't usually enjoy desserts with berries, but the tang was such a perfect compliment to the vanilla/coconut. Nice crispy shell too. It was so light that after the risotto, it didn't make me feel overstuffed. Such a cute, homey vibe, and I had a seat by the window and could watch the busy street. Wonderful that they had a parking lot too (free). Service was perfect. Jamie had a real sense for when she should stop by and kept my water glass filled at all times (and it was small). She was amazing. I left my glasses in the window sill and had pulled the curtain, so I missed them when I left. I went right back and she had held onto them for me. This place is perfection. I know it will be one of the top highlights of this birthday trip! Please, visit and have that lobster risotto. Your tummy will do a happy dance!

Wow...wow...wow...WOW! You know how you think you found your…read morefavourite restaurant and you think of that meal with complete fondness and think you'll never find anything better. This was the better. Literally, this is the best meal out I've ever had. There was only one tiny disappointment, which was that I'd looked at an old menu online and didn't realize and picked out this amazing sounding drink beforehand. If you see the Major Payne online, don't pick it in advance! LOL I did get a super nice Prosecco at happy hour for a fabulous price. My server was Jamie, and I ordered every suggestion she made, and was not disappointed. Started with a salad, perfect mix of sweet with charred peanuts for a touch of bitter. The cheese that was on that salad was phenomenal. One of the best salads I've ever eaten. Dinner was the lobster risotto. Hands down, best risotto I've ever eaten...and I thought Vessel in NOLA would never be beaten. So creamy. The butter poached lobster was perfect, so tender. There were macadamia nuts, which broke up the creaminess of the risotto and crispy sage, which was also a perfect break from that rich, perfectly cooked rice. Never had a better dish out. I'll be dreaming about it for months after I go home. I wasn't even thinking about dessert, but Jamie brought over a menu with so many gluten-free options. I got a mini pavlova that had coconut cream inside and raspberries and blueberries. I don't usually enjoy desserts with berries, but the tang was such a perfect compliment to the vanilla/coconut. Nice crispy shell too. It was so light that after the risotto, it didn't make me feel overstuffed. Such a cute, homey vibe, and I had a seat by the window and could watch the busy street. Wonderful that they had a parking lot too (free). Service was perfect. Jamie had a real sense for when she should stop by and kept my water glass filled at all times (and it was small). She was amazing. I left my glasses in the window sill and had pulled the curtain, so I missed them when I left. I went right back and she had held onto them for me. This place is perfection. I know it will be one of the top highlights of this birthday trip! Please, visit and have that lobster risotto. Your tummy will do a happy dance!

5/5! A local friend of mine took me here and we both really enjoyed the vibe and the food! We…read moredecided to split a bunch of appetizers instead of getting a main dish each - this was a great decision! We were able to try a bunch of their appetizers and nothing was really disappointing. We loved everything! We had: - a round of oysters - garlic bok choy - tuna tare tare - this was served in a taco shell of sorts - beef tare tare - this was served on a piece of bread - our favourite! The beef tare tare was definitely the highlight of them all! The spread on the bread was some sort of fig jam I believe, and it paired amazingly with the beef and other toppings on top. Definitely a more unique beef tare tare that I've had recently, and I would totally get it again!

Very upscale pub food - bone marrow, lots of seafood towers, but not pretentious at all. We had…read moretwo kids in tow and they loved both the food and atmosphere. Plenty of options for anyone to find a meal. Friendly and fast service as well.

I love going to Whalesbone. It's one of my go-to spots when I want a great dining experience…read more There's an impressive variety of items on the menu, so there's always something new to try, whether you're in the mood for fresh seafood or something a little different. The cocktails are expertly crafted and pair perfectly with the food, and the oysters are consistently fresh and always a hit. On top of that, the service is outstanding every time; attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. The ambience ties it all together, creating a relaxed yet upscale atmosphere that makes you want to stay and enjoy the experience.

The food was great but the price just didn't feel right. A tad bit too expensive. Would not dine…read morethere again.

Very disappointing experience. We waited in line for over 45 minutes while staff kept saying the…read morevenue was at "max capacity," yet people who weren't even in line were being let in ahead of us. When the concern was brought up, the manager was dismissive and took no accountability. Poor crowd management and unprofessional handling of the situation. We ended up leaving and going elsewhere.

Fajitas are new to the menu and they are fantastic. We had a chicken/steak combo and everything…read morewas delicious. Kudos to the chef! Service was also great!

It took us a while to check out Occo. I couldn't figure out the menu but a friend was suggested it…read morebecause it was close. I'd go back. Service was great! Food was pretty good. Fries were delicious! The lower level was freezing! There was a crazy draft that made it unbearable. Fortunately, we found a table by the windows and the baseboard heaters that was comfortable.

This should have been a better experience, based on the food, but overall it was disappointing…read more We arrived early on a Sunday morning, and there were maybe 15-20 other customers on the terrace occupying 6 tables. We were seated and greeted quickly, our beverages came out quickly, we ordered our breakfasts, and then we waited... and waited... and waited. I could see the kitchen pickup area from my seat, and I saw meals come out pretty slowly, maybe 1 or 2 at a time. These were delivered to tables as they came out, but I never any table get all of their meals at the same time. After about a 30 minute wait, when our waitress came over for refills (thankfully), she said our meals would come out "shortly." This wound up being more than 15 minutes more, and during that time she never came back over to us with updates or made eye contact. Once our meals did arrive, my meal was piping hot, but the other meal was lukewarm. I did see several other orders of my meal come up on the serving counter. It is possible that the kitchen was backed up, because customers seated after us got their meals in a much shorter amount of time. More likely, something happened to my order - possibly wrong or mis-delivered - and a backup order was needed. All the waitresses here were very young, and maybe they were not comfortable giving unpleasant updates about a meal problem. Personally, I would have preferred an update (I worked in restaurants years ago, I understand these things happen). SImply avoiding updates is, to me, a worse thing. Apart from meal #2 being lukewarm, everything else about our meals was good, quite enjoyable and filling. When we got our bill, I noticed that I was charged for coffee, even though the menu specifically said coffee was included. The waitress did not realize it was included, apologized, and corrected it. But there is no apparent rhyme or reason as to why certain menu items include free coffee or tea and others do not. It's too bad this happened, because for service otherwise, food quality, and restaurant location, it can be pretty good.

My first visit to The Clocktower. Very nice patio seating. We tried the wings (the maple bacon…read moredry rib was delicious). All the food was very good and service was fantastic. My husband had the raspberry beer and loved it! We will definitely be back again.

Wandered in on a very hot Saturday. The pub was busy but not super crowded. I liked the high top…read moretable near the window for people watching. We tried two of their beers - raspberry wheat and the kolsch. Loved the raspberry wheat. Regretting not buying any to take home. Menu has a nice selection of pub fare and Polish items. We shared the poutine and had it changed from fries to tater tots. Really large and delicious. We also tried the pierogies plate. Also tasty. It was great to relax and watch the bronze medal world cup game on the television. Prices weren't bad at all. The noise level was the only drawback as there was a party going on at a nearby table and the noise was just off the charts bad.

We had lunch here while touring around the parliament hill area. It's a good solid pub. I had…read morethe loaded nachos which were basic, but good. That along with a local beer, and seating on the outdoor patio made for a nice vacation lunch. Service was good, and the atmosphere relaxed. Not a bad option for a quick bite!

The staff were GREAT... all one of her and the cook. We, 17 of us, showed up hungry and…read morethirsty...20 mins before closing!!! She handled the unexpected crowd and the cooked was shooting plates of food as fast as possible, all with a smile! I'll definitely go back when I'm in town!

LOCAL is a classic favourite!…read more Finally they brought back the street curry (10/10). This appy is crazy delicious with so much flavour, I get it every time I come without fail. The dumplings are divine and have an amazing balance of flavour and texture. The beef tacos are good but pricey for the size, ($14 for three). We also tried the edamame (not pictured) which was great, not spicy as advertised but great flavour either way. Drinks and service are always top tier, haven't had a bad experience yet. Great spot to go before a game at TD place or watch the game there. Great atmosphere for a fun date night or a get together with friends. Even better in the summer when the patio is bumping.

We had reservations to eat before the USA vs CA women's rugby match. Arrived perfectly and were…read moretaken to our table. Near the bar but nice spot to see everything going on. Waitress came over gave us her name and asked ours (nice personal touch). We ordered a beer each and decide to order our Mai's at same time. Place was swamped and there was a line outside to come in. Our waitress (Roni) was kind enough to help with our selections and even offered up some recommendations. She came around 2 times to be sure everything was good The 4 stars are solely for 2 items that were beyond the control of our waitress. First my partner asked for salad instead of fries and requested dressing to be on the side. The salad arrived dressed but not a heavy dressing so it was fine. Secondly , I ordered the veggie burger which was delicious in flavor. The issue was it was not seared off so had texture of mushy beans. Hard to handle in a bun. But very tasty Both complaints are minor but do prevent a 5 star rating.