Looking for a good place to eat while at the Niagara on the lake, my son found it on google reviews…read moreas favorable. Very cute place inside an inn, a little confusing on the entrance but everyone was super helpful. Preface, it was Canadian Thanksgiving day. It took awhile for the food , they did apologize when the food arrived. They said they were inundated with turkey dinners from Thanksgiving. The food was fantastic! Definitely the favorite was the cod. Very tender and my son said it was best meal on our trip so far. I highly recommend this gem of a place, waitress was very accommodating and friendly.

The organic trout was one of the best meals I have had in any restaurant in a very long time…read more There were many flavors and textures elevating the dish to a 10/10. Great service and atmosphere as well! I will be dreaming of this meal.

Great wine selection. Wonderful small plates. Lovely ambiance. It's everything you need from a…read morewine bar!

My party of four visited during Taste of Oakville, and in hindsight, the evening foreshadowed…read moreitself early -- the restaurant's website was down with a 404 error, and we kept finding two different addresses (one apparently their old location). We eventually found it. Upon arrival, the door swung open and struck a seated guest -- a sign of just how small the space is. The restaurant was full except for one four-top (clearly ours), and we stood awkwardly in the entrance -- which is essentially inside the dining room -- waiting to be acknowledged. When greeted, we were asked if we had a reservation. We said yes. "Table for eight?" we were asked, which felt impossible given the size of the room. We clarified four, and were pointed to the only open table. No name was requested; we realistically could have just walked in and taken it. The space is starkly lit with aggressive bright white lighting that feels more clinical than cozy. The artwork is interesting and gives a gallery-like feel -- it seems the restaurant is aiming for a downtown Toronto wine bar aesthetic, but it doesn't quite land. Our table was missing water glasses, and the stemware was mismatched -- not in an intentional, charming way, but more in a "we ran out" way. Once seated, we weren't acknowledged or offered water for nearly 20 minutes. Not rushing guests is one thing; leaving them feeling forgotten is another. When our server finally arrived, the service set the tone for the evening. One glass of water was poured before he realized another was missing. He disappeared, returned with a glass, inspected it mid-pour, then walked away again (dirty glass). After several more trips and long gaps, everyone eventually received water -- about 15 minutes later. He was polite and friendly, just clearly untrained. He shared that the owner is also the sommelier, cook, and server, and that he liked working there because he wasn't expected to know much about wine -- an interesting admission for a wine bar. The owner greeted us warmly but asked only one guest about wine preferences -- ironically the only non-wine drinker at the table. The concept appeared to be sommelier-led, though this was never explained. If that is the intention, engaging the entire table is essential. That said, the wines themselves were enjoyable; the service surrounding them was not. The Taste of Oakville menu promised three curated 3-oz pours paired with a charcuterie board for two. The pours arrived unevenly and slowly, with little explanation of the pairings. The charcuterie boards were plain and inconsistent between tables despite containing similar items -- basic fruit, crostini, simple cured meats, small portions of brie, and two slices of truffle cheese. No crackers, spreads, or thoughtful touches elevated the experience, and presentation varied noticeably. Our second wine pour didn't arrive until our mains, and service moved so slowly we requested a wine list to order a bottle. We were told there is no wine list -- "we're not that kind of restaurant." Instead, all reds are $80 and all whites $70, and the owner selects the bottle for you after asking only red or white. The concept might work if explained upfront; without context, it was confusing. At one point, noticing my empty glass, our server poured me a random red -- which turned out to be the same wine as our first pour -- and then left without serving anyone else. We had to remind staff we were still waiting for our second curated pour. Nothing about the experience felt curated. The most surprising moment of the night came when our mains arrived. As we lifted our appetizer plates -- still holding olive pits, fruit rinds, and crumbs -- the servers told us not to worry about clearing them and proceeded to place our main dishes directly on top of the used plates. I'm still shocked. I wouldn't do that at home, let alone expect it at a Lakeshore, or quite frankly, any restaurant. Two of us ordered the tagliatelle, which was tasty but contained only two small pieces of short rib -- and was difficult to enjoy while staring at discarded rinds beneath the plate. The other two ordered brisket sliders: two sliders, no sides. They tasted good but left diners hungry. One guest joked they kept thinking the fruit rinds were fries -- unfortunately accurate. We tried to make the best of the evening, but it never delivered the cozy wine-and-charcuterie experience we had anticipated -- dim lighting, thoughtful pairings, something special. After finishing our meal, we requested our bills and reminded staff we were still waiting for the third curated pour. We were told "five minutes." Those five minutes never came. Eventually, wanting simply to leave, we paid a single combined bill and sorted it out ourselves. Dinner for four totaled $460. This was not the boutique Lakeshore dining experience we expected, and ultimately, it was deeply disappointing.

As an Oenophile, I was excited to check out The Wine Bar in my neighbourhood. The door was open, In…read morewalked in at 4:55 to be "Greeted" by the Owner, "We don't open till 5 o'clock".......Attitude from the get go. I looked at the menu, interesting but very pricey for the offering. I looked at a row of wine bottle partially open and simply corked, no nitrogen or air extraction.....no telling how long the wine had been "Breathing"....Days? I am puzzled by the discrepancy 5 Star vs 1 Star reviews. I have no confidence in the 5 star reviews....Friends?...Self reviewed? No serious wine enthusiast would visit this establishment...bad attitude, poor value, insufficient wine care and presentation.

This place left much to be desired... they have an extensive menu, and while everything sounded…read moregood, what we got was quite mid. Not pictured is the baked Brie which just looked like some rosé sauce under a wheel of Brie cheese, not show stopping at all. We had the churros which made up for the baked Brie. I think that the wine was a little overpriced - $14 for 5oz seems steep in my opinion. The Spanish Martini was quite good, but again expensive for the size. The staff checked on us quite frequently as there were only 2 other groups in the whole place when we were. With tip for the 4 things we ordered (2 drinks, baked Brie and churros) was $70!!!

Phenomenal tapas experience…read more Rarely found this side of the Atlantic. Lovely find. So happy we ignored other reviews.

Had a good experience here. It's March and we came to Niagara-on-the-Lake for a Bday weekend for a…read morefriend of ours. On a Friday it wasn't too crowded but a healthy amount of people. They have a patio that's heated so you can comfortably eat on the patio. It's nice. Walk in to the main building and there is a long bar you can sit at or tables on the side and in a back room. Nice layout. Our server was great. Lots of fun. He didn't write anything down and got it all right. I asked him for a recommendation on an app cuz I wasn't that hungry. He said the feta burchetta. It comes in 4 huge pieces. More than enough to share. Piled high with tomatoes, cheese, onions, and you add your own olive oil and balsamic. It was very good. I ate 2. With a fork cuz it's big and awkward. Everyone else got different things 2 cheese burgers. Both said they were good and a nice chargrilled taste. Mussels and that was a good plateful. And the gyro sandwich. And that had 2 thumbs up. Oh and the French fries are really good. I stole a few. Crispy and soft in the middle. We weren't rushed we sat and talked and had a nice time. Prices were fairly reasonable. Our bill with tip and drinks was around $77 Canadian. So I but that really in the $60 range. I thought the apps were a bit expensive but as mentioned the portion was huge. So you gotta weight that. I'd definitely recommend.

Anytime we visit the area this is where we end up. This place introduced us to ice wine for the…read morefirst time some 20 years ago and it's still a great find. This time we went in for a snack and boy did it hit the spot. I had the lentil soup which was pretty good after it was rewarmed. Also had the muscles in a garlic, white wine sauce with garlic bread. YUMMM (capitals intentional)! Hubby had the same soup and fried calamari. Service was attentive, polite and accommodating. Ambiance was really nice and open with a clear view of Queen St. We moved to the dining room inside as it still was a bit cool outside on the patio, despite the heater on the patio.

This must be the place!…read more Our first trip to Toronto and boy did we have fun. From delicious food to sipping wine, and everything in between, Toronto was a city to explore. Ladybug Wine Bar is a cute but also sophisticated wine bar located on King Street, steps away from shopping and restaurants. We stopped in here on a snowy Sunday before our flight home. They also serve Sunday Brunch. We grabbed a few open seats at the comfy bar. They do not offer wine flights, which made this experience pretty darn expensive but SOOOO worth it. We had such a fun time and the people working were so nice, we honeslty did not want to leave. They were willing to help with our selections. We actually ordered all their Reds by the glass. I know, but there were only about 6 and we had to try them all. I like to say "go big or go home" LOL! We loved almost all except for maybe a few. We ended up also ordering a charcuterie while we sip. And of course I brought a bottle home with me. If you are ever in Toronto, please check out Ladybug wine bar, it is fantastic, you won't want to leave. Cheers!

A Hidden Gem for Brunch!!…read more I came here with 3 of my girlies that love brunch. Everything we ordered was fresh, light, and absolutely delicious. We started with some drinks which were super affordable compared to other brunch places. The espresso martinis weren't too sweet and had the perfect balance. As for the dishes the standout for me was the smoked salmon toast. The combination of the eggs, fresh dill, and sliced salmon on top of toast was so yummy. Service was nice and the place was cozy/bright. Highly recommend this spot for a girls' brunch or casual date.

Incredible dining experience. Drinks were great, food was amazing and perfection portions. Service…read morewas top notch. We can't wait to go back!

This place is beyond amazing. The food is so creative. We have been a few times and I have never…read morebeen disappointed. Service, ambiance and food are perfect. Stop by the bar and tell Mellissa hi. Her drinks are phenomenal. Jenale is also amazing owner/ chefs wife. High end food with a small town feel.

A hidden gem in Niagara! If you are looking for a seafood centric meal in the Niagara peninsula,…read morebut don't want a tourist trap, this is your place. It starts with the service; Welcoming and Knowledgeable. The ambience is casual and you can hear what people are saying across the table from you. Great choices on the menu and a daily list of available oysters, as well as the catch of the day. We had some oysters that were just to put liking, followed by Kats chowder, which was creamy and full of chunks of various seafood. Then the fries with clam sauce, which could be a meal in itself. The day's fish was Arctic Char that was pan- seared to perfection. Last, but not least, parsnip cheesecake , with poached pear and crunchy salted caramel ice cream on the side; a flavor smorgasbord! We loved everything about this place and are already making plans for a return trip.

Short on Take Out (2 seared scallops?) But Best lobster roll…read morein Niagara Falls (Fresh not fishy), green beans excellent, chocolate mousse very good, oyster selection wide as available. Can't wait for King Crab extravagansa! Service very good, clean but no special ambience.

Overall great experience. One server working very hard at the bar and running the tables, but we…read moredidn't have to wait long for drinks or food. Very wine and drinks oriented with the bar being the main focal point of the interior. Very nice and clean, great spot for a date! Food was good, had the saganaki which was flambéed at the table as it needs to be! Also ordered a ribeye from the specials menu which came with Mac and cheese as a side. Steak was cooked to order and very tasty and the Mac and cheese was also good. Will definitely stop back in next time I'm in town!

This was a quaint and quiet place. The pizza was really flavorful. Our waitress was nice and…read moreknowledgeable. Selection was good.

It was a happy accident that we found this place on our most recent trip. There was an unseasonable…read moresnow squall while we were strolling downtown and we weren't dressed for the weather. We decided to pack up and find some delicious lunch and found this place. First of all it's adorable inside, feels like you are in Mexico. It was the perfect way to pretend it wasn't snowing. Our server was patient and wonderful and helped me order food that was safe for my food intolerances. We had margaritas, the beef soup, shrimp ceviche, Spanish pear and kiwi salad and I had a side of pork rinds because I couldn't eat the corn chips here. I appreciate that I had that option. All of the food was delicious and fresh. The portions were pretty large. Either the ceviche or the salad could have easily filled me up. But since we had ordered we just stuffed ourselves. We will come back again next time we are here.

Cute Mexican Cantina located on Old Stone Road in Niagara on the Lake. We stopped in for a late…read morelunch and were seated right away. Our server was very friendly and attentive. The menu offers your standard Mexican fare and several seafood options. Overall great service, lively interior, and flavorful food. Small bar area and patio in addtion to main table seating. Private parking lot. What we tried: *Guacamole *Pastor Tacos *Chicken and Beef Tostadas My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value