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.

I came here with a few of my friends for a fun dinner and this place did not disappoint!! I highly…read morerecommend making a reservation because it was packed when I came on a Sunday. We were told the patio was first come, first serve. We were able to secure a spot right by the water which was amazing!! They had a great selection of wine & cocktails. We ordered the mushroom flatbread to share and it was delish. I was a little adventurous and opted for the mac & cheese with shrimp but the mac = gnocchi. It was delicious and very rich. At the end, we were too full so we took dessert to go. Overall, I was very satisfied with my dining experience here. I would definitely return!!

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.

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.

I'd start by noting that vegan restaurants are a rare commodity, and that this one is good with a…read moreMediterranean menu. Service was great and ambiance was trendy casual. The food was commendable, although if I were at the grill, I would keep things on long enough to crisp up, namely the pita bread and the Greek potatoes. Not sure why -- easy enough to do. That may come down to taste. Bruschetta topping was very good, but the underlying pita absorbed moisture instead of having any crunch. The house made feta was impressive. I enjoyed the Greek platter which featured some very tasty skewers. We also had a falafel plate skipping the rice. Greek potatoes were tasty, but had no browning which goes back to my initial comment. Seasoning on everything was great. Falafels were not bad; well seasoned and flavourful- - I wondered if maybe there was black bean in them. Worth checking out. Not over priced

This higher-end Italian restaurant is in a strip mall so there is plenty of parking. There are 3…read moreseating areas, sports bar area, main dining room, extra dining room (good for private parties, etc). We were there for Sun dinner as a big group of 16 as a gathering of high school classmates. We were seated at one long table. Our waitress handled orders well except for my unlimited refill pop, I asked her 3 times for a refill and she kept forgetting. I never got the refill. The food tasted good and were plated well. There was a large variety of food options. The only bad dish was the Vegan Pizza which looked horrible! They were kind enough to listen to the customer and remake it to her specifications. Entree prices ranged $14 to $23 to $29. The restaurant is well-decorated . They seem to like European family motorcycles. The manager was very friendly, helpful, and cooperative.

I really had no expectations walking into a random place I found on Yelp, in an unfamiliar area, in…read morea commercial plaza, but I was in for a real treat. The food was good, and appropriately priced, the service was very friendly and accommodating (at some space in time a manager, or potentially the owner stopped by), the interior design is very interesting, and as much as this place is out of the way / off the beaten path, I know I will probably make an effort to return.

It's About Time is Lebanese food with specialties from Beirut. It's a store front restaurant with…read morea pretty spartan interior. Most of their business is take out although there is room for maybe four people to sit at two counters. The owner was super friendly and accommodating. I asked him to make me a vegetarian plate of mixed salads and falafel while I moved my car. (The lot behind the restaurant doesn't belong to them and you'll get towed!) The pita, humus, babaganoush, papas bravos, and pickled turnips were very good. The standouts: 1. the lightest, airiest falafel I've ever had. If I knew felafel could be this good, I'd order it more often. 2. Rice with cardamum pods. Why have I never had cardmum in rice before? I've eaten at literally dozens of Middle Eastern restaurants, and this was a first. It was a new taste and absolutely raised the bar on the rice. Finally It's about Thyme was a bargain. I think I paid C$15 for an overflowing plate of food plus a bottle of water. The portion was so generous that I took it home and ate the leftovers for lunch the following day. And here's a lagniappe: the restaurant is across the street from the Salem Chapel British Methodist Episcopal Church where Harriet Tubman was a member. St. Catherarines, Ontario was one of the end points for the Underground Railroad.

This is a hidden gem. Super fresh food and bread. Lots of meat dishes but also very vegetarian and…read morevegan friendly.

Aug 28 2022 Driving by this quaint bistro and decided to…read morestop for a few appetizers. It was a good decision. The coconut shrimp was the best! The crab cakes were good but a bit dense and dry. Hummus and pita bread were very tasty

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

We just had the most amazing meal at The Kasbah! We started with a Greek salad, roasted garlic…read morepotatoes, rice pilaf and an eggplant dish. Next my husband had a flavorful lamb kebab and some gyro meet. I had some delicious chicken skewers and a flaky, perfectly seasoned and cooked haddock. We finished off our meal with crème brulee, rice pudding and baklava. It was a fantastic ending to the perfect meal! So glad we took a chance on this wonderful restaurant! (There is parking behind the building but most people park across the street). They also have a wonderful buffet - check it out!! Special thanks to Erin our amazing server and the owners Vaughn and Sharon. We will definitely come back Next time we are in Niagara Falls!

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

The only reason I'm giving this place 2 stars is because they were genuinely sooooo nice. The food…read morewas mid it wasn't really worth it I'm not going to lie. We did end up throwing a bunch out. And the falafels tasted sour and weird. Service was great but the food quality was just not there I'm sorry.

The Sharwarma platter we were given were all the dry, burnt pieces of meat. It was inedible. The…read morerice, salad, pita were ok.

I'm not one for throwing around the big 5 stars, but this place has got everything going for it!…read more The ambiance when walking in and being greeted by the cheerful happy to be their staff is refreshing. We wanted to try something different and we did! We tried the Bahn Mi sandwich and the KFC( Korean fried chicken). All the food was amazing and made in house, even down to the delicious bun for the Bahn mi. The KFC was the best I have ever tried, and I've tried a lot! The toppings on top were so good. We split a bottle of wine from Tawse and it didn't disappoint. Did I mention that they brought a little macaron and candle out for my GF's birthday. Such a nice touch. The chef came out and thanked us for coming in. Again. Can't say a bad thing about this place. So happy to have this place in my Hometown!

We had their mezze tasting menu and it did not disappoint. They are environmentally conscious, and…read morecommunity-minded, creating their menu with local produce and reducing waste by up-cycling ingredients though fermentation and other preservation methods. The chef personally explained all our courses, making it a more intimate experience. When we were ready to pay they explained to us that they do not accept tips as their team is paid fair wages. Instead we could make a donation to a local charity if we wished. Overall a wonderful experience

Came back for more and was blown away! Upgrading my previous review to 5 stars. Had a St. Paddy's…read moreweek special and shared an order of the Greek fries both made to perfection! Board games and free arcade games to entertain while you wait!

In my opinion, this is an outstanding restaurant its Family-Owned…read more The breakfasts are just fabulous. You do not leave hungry On weekends they have the big bash breakfast which was so much I couldn't finish it This morning I had the Mediterranean breakfast. Excellent The staff is right on the ball coffee water. Just a nice place And if you like board games, they're all over the place