Jake's Grill and Oyster Bar did not disappoint! We sat at a high top in the bar area. Our…read moreserver/bartender was awesome, super friendly, and kept everything flowing perfectly. He was super helpful with recommendations and even gave us some fun facts about Canada. The food was just as amazing as the service. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and honestly, there wasn't a single miss. The carrot cake was so good, honestly best I've ever had in my life. You can tell they put real care into what they serve. Great food, great service, great atmosphere -- can't ask for more. Wish there was one of these in Florida!

Sweet baby Jesus, the trout was so good I forgot to take a photo. And had a bite of my wife's tuna…read moresalad: divine. Simply some of the best sea food I've had in a while. No wonder they have all these glowing reviews. Will definitely coming back!

Dropped by today.19/4/26 at square One ordered the Cod and…read morechips. Delicious!!! Great price, value for the money. Very friendly

Great service from the owner. Excellent quality fish and light batter. Cozy and laid back. A hidden…read morejewel that deserves more recognition. Value is best around. Lower prices than any other fish and chip in the area. Simple, cozy environment and excellent food. They even have a seniors menu with half portions which other locations do not. Everyone should try their food and you will return again and again.

Fine Dining... casually!…read more When a restaurant delivers the best meals, with top shelf service in an intimate setting, you call that Michelin Star or at least recommended. When you do it effortlessly, you call that Buvette, a new standard in Casual Fine Dining. I had the most wonderful evening at Buvette in Burlington. Yes ... Burlington. Far away but worth the drive. Step in and friendly salutations are offered, along with overheard lively conversations of happy patrons that have been looking forward to a night out. It's been a long few years, and Buvette has spent their time setting up and after only opening 8 months ago, they are shaking up the dining scene. The home reimagined and constructed into Buvette is gorgeous. The passthrough fireplace, with Buvette proudly emblazoned on it, plays the center piece. The sunken sunroom dining area, the intimate bar, stairs to the second floor dining area all pass by warmth of the fire. And of course, opposite to the fireplace is the glass encased small collection of fine wines. Though Buvette is a Winebar, let's not forget their handcrafted cocktails. The owner was cheeky and named them after businesses around the historic Village Square of Downtown Burlington. From carpaccio to cauliflower bites, burrata to pastas, steaks to lobster, the names may be standard, but the food here is elevated to a whole new level. My fav? Obvisouly The Buvette Signature Share Platter! A mouthwatering board featuring steak, lobster, shrimps, lamb, and all the fixings. Whether you are here for vibes and drinks, spend some quality time with family, or a special someone, you really came to the right place. My night was amazing, however, take a gander at the menu before heading out. The place is casual but don't forget, it is Fine Dining. Bring your card made of metal... or someone you know that is!!! Downtown Burlington continues to impress me as a place for upscale living, and I think Buvette has given me another reason to perhaps make a move? Hmmm... CHEERS!!!

Food and service tops! Beet salad was delicious and as a…read moreappetizer huge BB bits and hamburger both are worth every bite. But not for the handicapped as washrooms are up stairs!

The food was delicious. The Perri perri sauce is really good and actually spicy…read more The chicken was well done and their ribs are fantastic but the potatoes take the show. They take their time and grill their chicken fresh right in front of you. The staff was friendly and they have space to dine in. The next time I'm in the mood for Portuguese cuisine... I will definitely come back here!

This is a great find in Waterdown. My daughter and I found this restaurant when we were out…read moreshopping, and loved it (chicken cutlets in mushroom sauce, great, fresh cooked vegetables, salad for her, bifada pork cutlet sandwich with sauteed peppers and onions for me and a plate of spiced olives to share, AND a tartes de natas). GREAT lunch and lots left to bring home. I took my husband there for lunch later in the week (grilled half chicken with potatoes, Caesar salad for me and cod and potato dish for husband, and more of those fantastic olives. We are not big eaters and had enough left over for another lunch. We all swooned over the egg custard tarts, highly addictive. This hidden gem is near the Shoppers Drug Mart.

I came on a Mon around 17:30 and stayed until 20:00 (taking photos and videos of course!). The…read morerestaurant had very few guests. Because they were not busy, the service was excellent! They even asked the sous chef to make sure the presentation was excellent; he didn't disappoint. Their menu changes seasonally. I ordered the following: 1. Coke ($). 2. Tempura Shrimp ($27). 3. Crispy Duck Leg Confit & Breast ($46). 4. Saskatoon Berry Cheesecake ($14). The Tempura Shrimp were tiger shrimp and were so plump, each about 1 inch diameter at the widest end! They were de-shelled and tempura battered. There were orange slices (orange), avocado slices (green), and chili slices (red), making the dish colourful. The Crispy Duck came with a leg and sliced breast portions. Accompanying them were tamarillo, sunchoke puree, bordelaise, dried kale chips, berry gastrique, and chopped candied pecans. All the ingredients worked well together, with mixtures of savoury and sweet tastes. The Cheesecake was amazing. The cheesecake itself was an upside-down half sphere. It was soft; I prefer that over the typical firm cake. There were miniature dried berries on top, along with a ruby chocolate sauce, and a sliced of dried red beet. Surrounding it was a soft marshmallow meringue which was lightly torched. The colour theme was red and white with a touch of dark blue. Daimon, the sous chef, plated everything expertly for me. There is plenty of indoor seating, of which one side has a view of the lake. There is lively music playing in the background. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There are separate male/female washrooms. There is free street parking on weekends on a street running north of the restaurant. There is also a paid parking lot next to the restaurant. Review 2026-040

Returned to Spencer's at the Waterfront for brunch and was not disappointed…read more I enjoy visiting Spencer's on special occasions. At the recommendation of the service staff, I ordered the Crab Cake Egg Benedict (lemon aïoli, boston lettuce, chive hollandaise), served for weekend brunch only. Similar to my previous meals here, the food had subtle layers of flavour that came together nicely with every bite. I tend to gravitate to food that I can't get at other restaurants. The server informed us that the meal was not served on brioche like the other Egg Benedict's, but I was still full with the side salad (yeh, no arugula). My husband ordered the side fries so his belly was full. There were two crab cakes with eggs, and plenty of crab inside. I was glad that I didn't taste fillers. Service was good and we sat at a table with a waterfront view. The Sloane tea and beverages were a pricey and small for what they were, hence one of the reasons I don't come here as frequently. Overall, I enjoy the food here.

Came here to celebrate Mother's Day…read more This smart dressy dress code restaurant was very cozy and intimate. It was a wonderful atmosphere with soft instrumental music and the ability to hear the conversation of people at your table. To start, there was toasted bread with feta cheese and dill pickles. The starter salad was a huge supper entree size plate. The choice wax garden or Cesar. You could get the French Onion soup instead. Had the main Filet Peppercorn sauce. Asked for medium rare and it was amazing but it had a little much gravy for my liking. The baked potato side was a nice side (not too big) which came with butter and sour cream versus having french fries. Veggies were a few string beans, a slice of a big carrot and a piece of red sweet pepper. The plating of such fine expensive entrees was not very sophisticated. Thought it would be plated much nicer than it did. The server was very friendly and helpful. Chefs were accommodating to special requests and the food was excellent. A nice, special occasions/ celebration restaurant. It is better than a chain restaurant.

Great presentation and good high quality steak! Service is…read morewas very good, attention to detail was outstanding, with all our needs taken care of. Definitely would come back again. Ambiance was great as one could have a conversation without having to raise one's voice to listen.

Food is bad (unfresh?) service was friendly and sizes are huge…read more Classic situation where a not so good restaurants compensates with volume. Serving portions are huge but taste wasn't there. Had the crab poutine and while massive it tasted old and fishy. Ordered the French onion burger and while also big, the meat tasted expired. I was sincerely worried that I would get sick later (so far it's the day after and I'm fine). The optional ceasar salad upgrade was delicious though. Server was great and super friendly. Place is classic pub and felt grimy. Won't be back because the food is awful.

Decided on fish and chips after hiking and so we were hungry! We had 2 dogs with us and luckily…read morethere was no one on the patio during that time. The fish, fried chicken and fries were all fried so we'll. The batter they used for the chicken and fish was well seasoned. They came hot and crunchy. The amount of sauce they gave us for each portion was a good amount. I would love to come back when in the area (Y)

We made a reservation for a Sunday lunchtime here, to have a stroll in downtown area and then have…read morelunch. The lady who served us was very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed, right on-time. We were offered bread, olive oil and balsamic vinegar as a welcome treat. The balsamic vinegar was very tasty. We ordered "French 75" from cocktail menu, which was delicious and hit the right spot. For entrée, we ordered "Veal Parmigiana" and "Braised Short Ribs" (daily specials). They were both fresh and delicious and strongly recommended. We were so full that we didn't get to try their dessert.

Great fish and seafood Many choices…read moreFresh fish in market on Tuesdays Staff can be cold.

Had someone in front of me who didn't even know the quantity they needed to purchase. Slowed the…read morewhole simple process down. Dave provided excellent service regardless of the clueless guy. How does a grownmadult go shopping and have zero clue as to how much they need to feed their family? Unbelievable.

We came here as a part of Taste of Burlington 2025, for their prix-fixe ($65/person) dinner menu…read more We ordered "1/2 Dozen Oysters" and "Shaved Beef Mini Yorkies" for appetizers. Oysters were fresh and we really enjoyed them. Beef Yorkies were perfectly seasoned. For entrée, we ordered "Surf & Turf 4oz" and "Cali Cut New York Striploin", both on hot stone. It was really fun hearing the sizzling sound of meat being cooked on a hot stone and being able to cook it to our liking. We finished our dinner with "Xango Cheesecake" and "Créme Brûlée" for dessert, which were good. We also paired our dinner with "Signature 88 Cocktail". The staff are friendly and helpful, the service could be a bit faster. They have a family-friendly vibe and the bar atmosphere is lively. There's ample parking spaces available in the plaza.

The food is excellent and we had the pleasure of being served by Yasmine. She was attentive and…read morevery helpful when it came to menu items. The restaurant itself is very pleasant and it was quiet. Their choice of music was very relaxing. They have a lot of fairly priced specials each and every night. We will definitely being going back.