Take a drive down Lakeshore Road along the lake and you'll arrive at The Garden Houzz, a charming…read morecottage-style restaurant with a beautiful patio, great food, and good service. The staff, including the owner, are all super friendly. We sat on the patio and were lucky to catch live entertainment by Jan/Blackhat, who had an excellent, soft voice and played great tunes on his guitar--very enjoyable. We were pleasantly surprised by a complimentary warm and toasty pita with excellent hummus, reminding us of how restaurants used to be. It was a delightful touch. I ordered the beef and lamb patties, which came with long-grain rice, roasted carrots, broccoli florets, and two sauces--tzatziki and a carrot/pepper spread. The patties were very tender and the dish was excellent. It also came with a delicious Greek salad. My wife had the vegetable moussaka, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience that we would highly recommend. Cheers

Came across this gem on a roadtrip and I am so glad we did. The patio seating is lovely. The food…read moreis fresh and very well prepared. Nice prtions. Great service. A very nice dining experience. Thank you.

Fantastic food! Great experience with a large group for a friends birthday. The staff and owners…read morewere very welcoming!

Mediterranean place can't even make a good moussaka. SMH…read more French onion soup was decent though

Some destinations earn their reputation through novelty; Lake House Restaurant earns its through…read moreconstancy -- a rare and more demanding virtue. Nestled along the shores of Lake Ontario in Vineland, this storied establishment, housed in a structure dating to 1867, has become one of those places that quietly lodges itself in the memory and refuses to leave. We made the drive -- well over an hour -- for a Sunday brunch, and not for the first time. It is the kind of restaurant one finds oneself recommending without hesitation, not as a curiosity or a seasonal indulgence, but as a benchmark. The setting alone would justify the journey: a sweeping, unobstructed view of the lake from the sunroom and patio that shifts in character with the light, the season, and the mood of the sky above. On a clear day, the Toronto skyline is visible on the horizon -- an almost implausible grace note. But Lake House does not rest on its scenery. The kitchen demonstrates genuine culinary ambition with a menu that draws from Mediterranean traditions while remaining grounded in local and seasonal sensibility. The salmon crab cakes -- a pairing that sounds indulgent and delivers accordingly -- arrive with a pineapple and mango chutney and sriracha aioli that balance richness with levity. The Great Canadian Burger is a study in considered indulgence: brioche, peameal bacon, sweet bacon jam, and spiced maple aioli achieving a harmony of sweetness, heat, and savoriness that lingers well past the last bite. The service matched the occasion throughout. From the welcome at the door to our server Rhonda -- attentive, warm, and precisely calibrated in her pacing -- to the supervisor who moved quietly through the room ensuring that every table was well attended, the floor operates with the kind of seamless, unhurried care that is too often mistaken for effortlessness. It is not effortless. It is practiced and deliberate, and all the more impressive for it. Lake House Restaurant is a destination that justifies the drive, rewards the return, and -- in a dining landscape where so few establishments manage all three -- that is no small thing.

If you enjoy condiments the semolina crusted calamari ($26) comes with four dipping sauces:…read moresweet-curried aioli, sweet chili, basil pesto aioli, and sriracha aioli. It would've been nice if at least one packed a bit of heat, but they're all tame, adding flavour without overpowering the squid. Thankfully, the semolina crust was excellent - crunchy, light, and not oily at all. The portion is generous and easily shareable between two or three people. A newer addition to the menu is the short rib sandwich ($34), and it's a good one. Large chunks of tender, flavourful beef are topped with sautéed mushrooms, crispy onions, arugula, and brie. The cheese adds a creamy richness that makes the sandwich stand out. The menu notes a horseradish aioli, but any zing from it gets buried under the slightly sweet braising sauce, which was too sugary for my taste. I would've preferred it kept more savoury. The sandwich is already quite saucy, and yet more sauce arrives on the side. Good for fries if you choose to switch the salad to spuds. After hearing plenty about the Great Canadian Burger ($29), I couldn't resist splitting one, though I ultimately wish I hadn't. The short rib sandwich is better. The burger is hefty, with a thick beef patty that's overly dense and heavily mixed, giving it more of a frozen-patty texture than the crumbly tenderness of a good homemade one. The potato bun also struggled to hold up against the avalanche of toppings: grilled peameal bacon, cheddar, onion, tomato, arugula, pickle, and two sauces. I'm not sure why the kitchen insists on sweetening everything - the burger comes with caramelized onion bacon jam and a maple chipotle aioli, both quite sugary. If you enjoy sweeter savoury dishes, you'll probably like it. Otherwise, I'd skip the handhelds. On our weekday lunch visit, the restaurant was well staffed and attentive. Even though we never felt rushed, we were in and out within about an hour. If anything, the service bordered on overly attentive... during that hour we were interrupted six times by four different people checking if everything was okay. My suggestion: let the primary server handle most of the check-ins, and only have others step in if things get busy.

I absolutely love that they now have a Southtowns location! We definitely need more ethnic food…read moreoptions in the area, and I'm so glad we were able to sample them at a recent event. Now I'm already anxious to head over to their restaurant. Typically, I'm not someone who orders rice dishes, but their tandoori chicken completely changed my mind. The sauce tied everything together beautifully and made the whole dish incredibly flavorful. I can't wait to bring my gluten-free mom there because I know she'll love it too. I also had the chance to try their vegetable samosa -- a delicious crispy fried pastry filled with a savory potato and veggie mixture. It honestly reminded me of a flavorful Indian-style stuffing. I would absolutely order both again. Great service at the stand, friendly staff, and they truly know how to make comforting Indian cuisine.

This was my first time ordering food from Alibaba and I was so happy we did. We did a pick up order…read moreto get out of the house on the cold night for a little cabin fever escape. I ordered the chicken swarma and some garlic cheese naan to go with it. It was SO MUCH FOOD!!! The naan was prepared perfectly. I was able to throw my swarma on top of the naan and fold it up perfectly with no rips to make my own wrap. Game changer. They even gave me extra sauces for everything. I was so full and STILL had leftovers! Super friendly staff when we picked it up, Our order was prepared quick and, the affordable menu had a lot of options. The vibes here were on point. We will definitely be going back for more soon!

Pictured: Half rotisserie chicken and vegetarian combo with baba ghanoush, hummus, falafel, and…read moretabouli BuffaliciousBites gives Amira's Kitchen 5 stars!

Fresh, delicious food with beautiful Arabic music In the background. Fast and friendly service…read more Definitely go there again and try all the great options.

We heard about this cafe from my cousin who lives in Toronto…read more This was his favorite restaurant in Niagara Falls. So we decided to give a try. They don't have a big menu. It's really simple but The food...... The food is HEAVENLY. You should try. Even the though is making my mouth watering.

Cafe Nautica had wonderful food and service :) A great, cozy atmosphere to enjoy a relaxed dinner!read more

06/04/2026 An update: I brought my husband with me to…read morelunch at one of my current favorite places! Although we we the first people there at 1pm for dine-in, there was a steady stream of take-out orders getting picked up, as well as other (mostly men) coming to dine. The chairs are wide and overstuffed, and the tables are just the right height. It's a, "have another bite" atmosphere. There are long prayers coming from the speakers. Even a non-Arabic speaker like me knows that, "Bismillah" doesn't rhyme! The better half's take on his kebab? "This is the best lamb I've ever had!". I thought the shwarma and fries were great, but the hummus served with warm pita, some fruity, green olive oil, and a sprinkling of sumac/ za'atar really knocked it out of the park. I was dipping my fries in it! We ended the meal with a long slice of pistachio backlava. Oh, so good!

The food is always consistently fresh and delicious! If you are looking for a something new, you…read moreneed to try this small local spot out! I got lamb over rice which was divine and I got an Arabic drink (Laziza). Food came out quick and fresh.

We got takeout tonight from Nana's. First,, I love the name…read more... we got gyro rice bowls and I was very happy with it. Plenty of gyro meat, flavorful rice and lots of feta! Will definitely go here again!

I love ordering takeout here when I come home. This is my personal favorite Greek spot in the area…read morefor when you need a quick dinner. I personally recommend the chicken souvlaki melt. Staff is always friendly when we go to pick up our order. I like having this food option in our area.

This is an amazing Mediterranean restaurant in St Catherine. The food is delicious; the service…read moredelightful and the portion sizes copious. You can also help yourself to cardamom coffee which was fantastic too. I ordered a chicken shawarma plate - it came with two choices of rice (mild or spicy), garlic potatoes, garlic sauce, hummus and a salad (many options - including chickpea salad, pasta salad, garden salad, spring mix etc) It was frequented by locals and many of them were in the first name basis with the owner/staff which goes a long way to say that they take care of their customers well. They are also Reader's choice awards - Diamond winner in 2022. Please do visit them if/when you're craving shawarma in St Catherine.

Very good.Pleasant staff . We had the chicken shawarma which was good . We will try others but you…read morewon't be disappointed here.

My friends and I were in town for a girl's weekend and enjoyed our lunch here! Our serve Zoe did an…read moreexcellent job and the drinks were fantastic! I recommend the Loganberry drink or the Rum Punch!

Discovered this spot by chance and was very pleased by how delicious the food and great service! We…read moreordered the South Coast Moby that was made fresh along with with their house made chips - perfectly crispy! We also ordered 20 of their Jumbo and dusted wings - lemon pepper and honey garlic. The wings are huge and perfectly cooked. Our waitress was very friendly and service was just great. I look forward to coming back again!