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    Bolete

    4.3 (18 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    BOLETE ATMOSPHERE

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    Romantic
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Photo from pre-pandemic times - enjoying a cocktail at the bar, watching the chefs at work in the kitchen of Bolete
    Nell C.

    Bolete is our favourite restaurant in St. Catharines - the food, drinks, service and atmosphere are all excellent! The staff are very friendly and genuine. We have never been disappointed dining here and the staff really care about your experience. The menu is high quality and we particularly love their fresh takes on their comfort classics! Their Sunday roast dinner has become a bit of a tradition at our house. It made for a lovely family event at the restaurant, which we now enjoy at home as takeout. During the pandemic, we've been savouring their takeout, cocktail kits, and market goods. I highly recommend the lobster mac 'n cheese and beef brisket as easy weekday dinners that wow the taste buds. They also have an assortment of epicurean market goods which staff are more than happy to give exciting recipe ideas for (rosemary plum ginger cocktail anyone?) at a variety of different price points.

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    Soren S.

    We're here on one of the first Sunday nights (and there is a concert) and the place is hopping! The menu was interesting with seasonal options as well as vegetarian options, and the bar and wine list also reflect the Niagara region! I would definitely come back, especially to try out the oysters!

    Victor L.

    I'll have to give this restaurant another try. The seating was decent, but the food was not as impressive as I thought it would be given the price and atmosphere. I did like the dessert I had, though unfortunately I did not catch the name for my photo. It was a light chocolate "jelly" and mixing it with the various berry drops was really delightful.

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    One of the worst experiences ever and this is coming from a person who never complains. Food is mediocre, salmon and beef were overcooked. Portions are quite small... PEI beef bavette dish had 8 small bites of meat. Service was slow... took an hour and 45 minutes from sitting down to entrees to come out. Our table was set over the only floor vent in the middle of the restaurant... vent is about a foot in diameter and was furiously blowing cold air from under the floor right on us. Yes, this vent is huge and services the whole restaurant. We had a reservation... restaurant should have never put a table in that spot, it was absolutely horrendous. I would have preferred the restaurant to not take my reservation if they could not accommodate with a table where a huge vent is not blowing cold air directly on you. My recent McDonald's experience was much more pleasant.

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    6 years ago

    Unimpressive food. It was okay. Charcuterie Board was anemic. Ribs and chicken dry. Waited 48 minutes for main meal. Not worth the price.

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    Pharmacii

    Pharmacii

    4.8
    (14 reviews)
    0.3 km

    This place is just phenomenal. The ambiance, the service, and oh my god the food and drinks. The…read morephysical printed menu alone is enough to make you giggle with delight. The Korean fried chicken? A rhapsody. We ordered another dish with eggplant and crispy rice sticking to the stone bowl. Everyone in my party of four had a drink that felt like it was made for us. We each had different dietary restrictions and the kitchen was very mindful of them. (They give an allergen disclaimer on the menu, and they won't rework a whole dish for you, but they are genuinely very nice about avoiding your allergy.) I would tell anyone looking to visit Niagara Falls that they should stay in St. Catharines instead so they can eat here. Pharmacii is better than all the places in New York and LA that think they're doing the same thing. This is a place worth visiting, again and again, from any distance.

    Wow! What a find. My husband found this place while researching what to do on our latest trip. This…read moreplace is a gem and could easily go toe to toe with any restaurant in a major city. The concept is unique, fun and creative. I love their message that Asian food isn't one thing and shouldn't be considered cheap. It isn't pretentious and the food was to die for. I think it's impossible to not have a good meal here. Our kind server helped us narrow down our choices and we loved every dish. We had clarified viet coffee and zing-get cocktails, both strong and delicious. For food we had charred bok choy, Tsukune bao slider, kan-poong, and the pork belly. The flavors were perfect, everything was well portioned and we left full. We can't wait to come back and try more next time. The chef here is very talented and has a unique culinary point of view.

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    Lemon Tree Bistro

    Lemon Tree Bistro

    4.3
    (18 reviews)
    3.3 km
    $$

    We had a great meal at Lemon Tree Bistro…read more Our food was delicious and our server was knowledgeable and helpful in choosing our entrees. We ordered off the secret menu and were not disappointed. I had the Tea-tini mocktail and Greek platter and my husband had the Roma burger. We also had the buffalo chicken fries. Everything was great and if we were locals this would someplace we would go often. The interior of the restaurant was nicely decorated and tables were spaced far away from others. I feel confident in recommending Lemon Tree Bistro to others.

    As far as vegan food goes, this establishment is just ok. Good, not great as they say. Maybe I'm…read morejust spoiled so it may be phenomenal for the area, but the falafel was bland, the peas in the rice a little odd, and spicy feta not spicy at all and very salty, and the "meat" or chili or something on the nachos (and oddly in the shawarma platter too) was just a strange flavor. I can't put my finger on it but it's just weird and very out of place. The wait staff was lovely, although when a friend asked for honey for her tea she wasn't given any alternatives for sweeteners, even though they had sugar. And the restaurant is very large so lots of seating and not super packed together either. We went in winter so not surprised at the temperature but it was very cold inside. All in all I'd only go again if there were no other options and I'd be satisfied but not blown away by any means.

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    Ma Chinese Cuisine

    Ma Chinese Cuisine

    4.3
    (93 reviews)
    1.1 km
    $$$

    My highest praises to this place, I've been here twice during my time in Ontario. Just about…read moreeverything is superb, my favorites from the food menu was the lobster & sliced beef & ox tongue in chili sauce. I got an old fashioned and it was extremely smooth with a good taste. All the flavors are balanced & delicate yet lingers, stimulating my appetite to desire more. Service is extremely on point, everyone is warm & attentive, extremely attentive I'd say. One waiter telegraphed where I was going to walk, stepped back & apologized before I even noticed. I was pleasantly surprised at the attentiveness. Ambiance is upscale yet cozy, with jazz in the background. Perfect for family dinners & also date nights. The restrooms are extremely nice, resembling that of hotels. Honestly this has been the best chinese spot I've dined at, the only complaint I would have is that there is not an LA location.

    It was recommended to us by local friends. It's a very big restaurant with plenty of seating -- a…read morebit dark, but still comfortable. Even without a reservation, we were seated right away. Service was great, and so was the food. They offer quite authentic Chinese dishes alongside some more Westernized Chinese options. Either way, portions are generous, so maybe skip a side or share one. Prices are more than reasonable. We could even bring our own bottle of wine for a corkage fee of CAD 25 -- a nice touch. The one downside -- the menu offers a staggering 200-ish dishes, so be ready to make a decision. But this is definitely a place worth visiting in St. Catharines.

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    1954 Bourbon & Smoke

    1954 Bourbon & Smoke

    4.3
    (3 reviews)
    0.2 km

    Was excited to try this place on an overnight stop in St Catherine's…read more Stopped by at 5:30pm on a Saturday evening (20 Jul 2024), and... were they even open? There was no one at any tables. There did not appear to be any lights on inside (including the lights of the "Open" sign on the door). There was one older gentleman standing inside, glaring out the window while talking on a phone, but that just made us uneasy to approach the door. Drove by around 7:30pm the same Saturday night. The "Open" sign was lit, but the place looked empty.

    Great southern smoked food , unique cocktails and craft beer choices!…read more Shared BBQ BFF platter with my father , every part of it was smoked and rich in flavour. It came with brisket, pulled pork , sausage , chicken, ribs and two sides. The Corn bread melts in your mouth , and the mac and cheese side would even be perfect as a main ! My cocktail "smoke and mirrors", had a strong pear taste with a full brandy body. Definitely needs another staff member or two as the drink specialist was also serving the whole restaurant, taking orders and greeting. Including the outside. Although at times we were waiting , for example to pay as it got busier although we waited a while for our bill and drink refills but, it never felt excessively long even with this crutch. Price for quantity, taste , and its classy ambience and style make this place a must go in St. Catharines, even the whole Niagara Region !

    Lang Restaurant

    Lang Restaurant

    4.4
    (33 reviews)
    0.7 km

    This place is huge and gorgeous - and I've never had so much fun! Never had hot pot before and the…read morestaff were lovely in explaining how things work. There are about 8 kinds of soup with various spice levels, so everyone in our group of 6 (3 adults, 3 kids) found their sweet spot. There were so many kinds of tasty meat to cook in the soup, and also pre-prepped stuff like fish balls and wontons if you aren't fussy for cooking your own meat. And sooooo many veggies and salads and sauces and spring rolls and, and, and!!! What a hidden gem!!! GO!!! Stop reading this review and GO!!!

    I visited for dinner with my boyfriend after seeing all the great reviews on Yelp and I'm glad we…read morechose this place! They have a hot pot side and a barbecue side and we chose all you can eat hot pot. They have lots of cuts of meat to choose from, plus fresh vegetable and noodle stations that are self-serve. We went with a dual pot of beef broth with spicy Mongolian seasoning and veg broth with Spicy Tom Yum. Both were great, but I especially liked the spicy Mongolian. We ordered quite a bit of meat (some beef tendon, sliced beef, sliced pork, salmon, and pork and shrimp dumplings) and it was all fresh and delicious. Veg included bok choy, cabbage, enoki mushrooms, and lots more, plus plenty of noodle varieties. They have a great selection here and there's surely something for everyone. We had a great dinner here. Everything was tasty and the service was friendly. We'd definitely visit again the next time we are in the area!

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