The days of the bar lounge appear to be numbered, so it's nice when you happen upon one that is…read morequaint and is slightly upscale. The Portside Bar in the Prince Arthur Hotel (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/prince-arthur-waterfront-hotel-and-suites-thunder-bay) is a fantastic place to unwind from the day, relax and have a cocktail. This quiet secluded section of the restaurant though brightly lit, has the impression of intimacy, in that the small cocktail lounge tables and the 60s-style chairs bring you and your party close together. This is not a drinking hole, but a meeting place to start an evening. There's one beer on tap (Coors Light) so don't bother. Find something of a bottled variety or cozy in with a mixed drink. Though not nearly as elegant as the King Edward cocktail lounge (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/le-meridan-king-edward---cocktail-lounge-toronto), it still puts me in mind of the place. Connected to an old-style hotel in a landmark building, I guess it's got a bit in common with its Toronto cousin. Just don't tell it that. Toronto and Thunder Bay don't get on well.

Finally. A place that can make a proper martini!! 2 oz of good gin and crystal clear (stirred as…read moreit should be not shaken) always good service.

Had a great evening enjoying a few drinks at the Skol lounge. Joe the bartender was totally…read moreengaging. The wait staff were friendly and attentive. The atmosphere inside the lounge was beautiful. And to top it all off Joe's playlist was amazing and fun!!!

Ouch. Took t h i…read morer t y t h r e e (33$) salmon with roasted potatoes (only side available aside from white rice) available and I (me - the crappy one in the kitchen, or my son) could have done way better. And, when is time to get out (aka pay), server is gone... one word: SKIP (there has to be an alternative when you are at Valhalla Hotel in Thunderbay)

My go-to hotel in Thunder Bay due to the proximity to the airport. They renovated recently which…read moregave the hotel rooms a much needed facelift. The rooms are clean and they have pet-friendly rooms available. The only issue we had is that the washroom is quite small. (When you open the door it barely has enough space not to hit the toilet.) There is also a hotel restaurant which is convergent but a bit on the pricey side (the food is decent but nothing standout).

Hotel is fine, our room is great nice bed updated bathrooms. The pool is good. Our only complaint…read morewould be the over priced restaurant Stål. We both ordered New York steaks. Chewy and flavorless. Drinks were weak, and missing flavor. Expensive hotel price for what you get.

I'm not usually a franchise-goer, but The Keg in Thunder Bay is an exception. I love their Happy…read moreHour apps/deals and The Keg Burger + twice baked potato. Great value. I like their filet mignon too but personally think it's overpriced. The service and quality is consistently great.

Solid restaurant choice and open when a lot of places are closed on a Monday. Bread service came…read moreout piping hot, lobsters bisque, escargot and the sirloin with a whole half lobster! Butter for dipping heated on the side. The beets and twice baked potato not my jam. Delicious! 10/1

Really delicious food. We went during brunch on Sunday. It wasn't to busy, maybe only a couple…read moreother tables. We had the lobster rolls and the cobb salad. Lobster rolls were very good. Bun was fluffy and buttery. Good amount of lobster. Fries and homemade ketchup were good as well. Also a nice touch that didn't go unnoticed was that they gave 2 lemon wedges, one for each sandwich, much appreciated. Cobb salad was excellent too. Good ratio of toppings to lettuce. Blue cheese dressing was delicious. Salad was pre-chopped and tossed in dressing which was nice. Service was good as well. Overall a great lunch, happy we gave it a try while in town.

I ordered the Smashburger with the side salad and it was one of the best meals I've ever had. Both…read morethe burger and salad were delicious. The restaurant is located near a marina and has beautiful views of Lake superior. The service was excellent. I would definitely go back to this restaurant

We were recommended to try this restaurant and it was so interesting! The history of this mansion…read morethat was turned into a restaurant was super interesting to read about. Based on the decor and some of the original structure, you can tell that it used to be a home. As for the food, it was nice and quite satisfying. My husband had the ribeye steak and I had the salmon. Both were very good! Our server was very nice and friendly. We were celebrating my birthday and I was given a tiramisu birthday cake on the house! That was super kind. Will definitely come back to try other things on their menu!

Surprisingly great place with a view of Lake Superior. We sat on the front porch. There was a…read moreband playing in the outdoor patio next door and the summer weather was so nice. All our food was good-- I had the walleye. Not sure why but the Colorado Bulldog I ordered kicked a bigger punch than expected. So be warned! Haha

Stopped by on a whim. I was staying nearby and looking for a cold beer and something to eat. It was…read morealready a bit late in the evening, and I was worried I wouldn't get any food after a long day of travel. I sat at the bar, and the bartender made a delicious suggestion for both a beer and food. As a Texan, it was odd to me to be eating a BBQ pork sandwich in Canada, but it was delicious. It paired well with my beers, and was a different BBQ taste experience than I had tasted before. The bartender, Oner, turned out to be the owner, and he made a few suggestions for other places to eat at while I was in Thunder Bay. Both were excellent selections as well! Appreciative of great hospitality, cold brews, and warm food. Thanks for a great experience! ***cash only, but there is an ATM inside (didn't take my US card) or a bank next door (which did take my US card).

Black Pirate's Pub is my favourite bar to go to in downtown Thunder Bay! They always have great…read morebeers, and drinks. There is always a big list of events for each month with bands that range from punk, metal to folk/alternative rock to dance and club music!