One star for the convoluted business that it is…read more So I arrived at the restaurant to take my mom out for a fun night of Egyptian food, the restaurant occupied two commercial units thought its very unusual why they don't unify it was one unit. One side is for takeout but patrons are sitting there to dine in and the other side is for dine in, but the employees also do take out. Confusing YES. So I arrived in blindly following a line. I eventually tapped the person behind me, is this the line to get a table. He says no it's the line to order... okay. About 20min in the line I finally get the deal what everyone is doing, they order their seafood order at the front where the precious alive seafood is stored- it's like a pick what you eat counter. So I order their sangarita with a salad and yellow rice and a calamari with no sides (you save like $4 for just skipping that). After ordering she asked if I had a table?? I said no, then she comes out with seven yellow sticky notes and says there are 6 parties waiting for a table. I asked how long? Maybe 40min. She also advises me that i can put myself on the list for a table and she can hold my order up to 45min- they won't start cooking until you have a table. So I asked how long for takeout, she says 20min. Well I did my math, I waited 20min in line, and 20min for food that is not partially cooked so 40min, I can live with that. Watched the server rip the slip, and just fyi the fish was charged at $35/kg costing $60 and the calamari at 1lb was $22. She asked me to wait on the side, saw her put the slip with the raw fish and placed it ON THE FLOOR behind the counter. As I waited on the side I can see quite a number of orders piled in Rubbermaid containers on the floor. Behind the counter I can see the coats of the employees piled up next to what looks like to be the washed cutlery for table service and the employees use the same yellow rag to wipe every cutlery. I also saw employees clear the tables and return to prepare more cutlery- did they wash their hand in the kitchen??? I was then prompt to pay on their pay unit. It prompted me tip. SKIP tip for takeout. Then she tells me it's 2% charge if I pay credit card no charge for debit. So I pay debit. I waited patiently, I stood near the washroom and overheard how a male customer found a $100 bill in the washroom and handed it to the restaurant- they didn't even ask around if anyone dropped it. Then when I had waited 30min (10min past the estimated time, I asked for an update ). They assured me 10 more minutes. Then after 10min I asked again, they said 1min. And then they came out with my take out. The gave me a complimentary hummus for the slow service, but I don't think it made up for the undersized sides they served me. Just look at my pic and look at the website photo. Overall , if you have 2-3hours this is your place. THIS PLACE WAS ABSOLUTELY CHAOS! I'm questioning food stored on the floor even though it's in a Rubbermaid and then that bin placed back on the scale, touched by the gloved hands and potentially cross contaminating food. During the whole time I didn't see anyone clean or mop the floor- what if people are trekking sidewalk salt in the winter. I am really concerned. Eat dangerously here if you want. I do say the food was seasoned well but won't be returning.

Definitely a hidden gem! Stumbled upon this place in a plaza and must I say, everything was cooked…read moreto perfection and extremely flavourful. Me and my siblings got a food platter with lobster, rice, calamari and another platter that I forgot to take a picture of with rice and fish and salad. The sause was mermaid sauce? If I remember correctly and it was so good! Definitely recommend.

The food here is absolutely unreal. They are able to do gluten free pasta for me and it is always…read morecooked perfectly, the most delicious pasta ever and large portions. The ceaser salad is also amazing and the spiducci. The staff here are extremely nice and treat everyone like family.

It was our first time here at this restaurant. Place is really nice and spacious. We asked our…read moreserver what she'd recommend and everything she said were all awesome. We ordered Penne Alla Vodka, Linguini Pescatore, Fettuccine Al Funghi and Bistecca Al Ferri... did not disappoint that we had to share just to enjoy each other's food. Quite filling as well. And you also have to try their Tiramisu! I think that's the only dessert they make in-house. Thank you for a really pleasant dinner! Grazie!!!

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.

What a fun experience. Never been and never had crawfish. Loved it. Staff were super nice and…read morewaited for the entire party to arrived and allowed me to sit while I waited. It was a weekday so it wasn't too busy but as I was leaving it started to get busy.

Came here first time tonight and wasn't disappointed. Food, service and decor was all amazing for…read morethe price. Dinner for 4 with soft drinks including everything just a little over 200$. But we had soups and tons of seafood including two lobster tails. We got the dinner for 4 thing. And I think the leftovers are enough for two more dinners. Our server, I think Anita, was amazing at her job as well. Will come back again after I finally finish the leftovers and give it some breathing room.

I've had this place saved for the longest time and was waiting until I'm in the area to dine here…read more Finally made it and I'm so glad I tried it. First off, women-owned café? You go girls I love it. Came here for dinner and had a hard time choosing what to order as there are so many good options on the menu. Really wanted the calamari & shrimp appetizer but opted in for the shrimp bucket and the fish and chips. I also got a coconut mango drink which was super refreshing and delicious. I thought the fish tacos had a kick of spice added but they were still good. The fries were crispy, which I loved but the highlight for me has to be the shrimp. I loveeeeed the sea salt sauce. Though I usually don't like corn, I loved this one and enjoyed the meal. Would come back here for more for sure!

Finally got to come try this place out and was really excited because we have quite a love for…read moreseafood. It was a weeknight and it was pretty empty in the restaurant. They double has a cafe. I love the decor! Very open, spacious, dark in a nice way, with a gorgeous sign at the back center wall. Staff are friendly and quick to check on you. The food was ok! I wouldn't say it was my favorite, and I wasn't quite blown away with anything. I would come back for certain things though. Starting off with the salad, the dressing had a texture and taste that I can only tell you was not made fresh in house. It had that sort of translucent quality to it that reminds me of bottled sauce. Portion was good, but I wish they would toss it for you. The bowl is full of salad and they drizzle the dressing on top. It's a thick dressing that's pretty hard to toss in the bowl. It's a minor thing but honestly would be a much better dining experience. Also if they just made their own ceasar dressing. The seafood boil was also meh. I got half pound mussels with Cajun sauce. It comes on a platter with rice, potatoes and corn. I felt that it would be nice if you could pick your own sides, like at other seafood boils. The potatoes had no flavor inside them and the corn was really starchy and rough, with no corn flavor. It was a bit off putting. The sauce was ok, but I think they use too much seasoning powder, or over cooked the garlic because it was leaving a bitter flavor behind. I didn't love it by the third bite. The fish and chips were probably the best of what we ordered. It's the Costco fries texture which I love!!! Plus the fish is cooked well. The batter is very light and crispy. Total perfection! So yeh!! I would highly recommend the fish and chips, but I would probably skip the boil here.

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!

Excellent food and service. Sarah C was very helpful and attentive. Truly a hidden gem!!read more

Wow, fantastic meal at KC boil that left me and my family counting the days until we can come back…read morelol! We enjoyed beautifully plated dishes (the use of dry ice is SO cool, haven't seen this before at a boil resto). Snow, dungeness, and king crab were delicious. we also enjoyed the sides (fries, fried rice, torpedo shrimp, garlic bread etc) but of course-- and as it should be-- the seafood was the star of the show. The interior is super clean and pristine; the screens of fish are a wonderful alternative to live aquariums.

This place just opened up and the ambiance is really nice. We had gotten mild spice and it ended up…read morebeing very spicy. The lobster took a while to come out and was very chewy as well. Couldn't finish it at all and left with an upset stomach. I recommend the fried rice out of everything. Went with my family on a busy day so maybe that's why service was a bit off, but our table did not get any scissors either for the snow crab legs. Overall, the flavors were definitely there, great ambiance, great pricing for seafood boil, but the food could have been much better along with service.

I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a long long time but it was out of the way. Finally I…read morewas in the area and I tried this place. Honestly everything was really good. We ordered the lobster linguine, beef tartare, focaccia , and branzino and to finish off the tiramisu. All the dishes were really tasty and the portion sizes were great as well. The standout for me was the lobster linguine, it was so flavourful and great amount of seafood. I'm a sucker for great tiramisu and this one did not disappoint. It was sooo good. I will definitely be back. The decor and service was phenomenal as well.

Had our anniversary dinner here and HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!!…read more Service was outstanding. There was so many staff in the restaurant and they all worked in unison to serve everyone, like a 'well oiled machine' .... Food was served in a timely fashion, being hot and super tasty. Portion sizes were excellent as well! Ambiance was beautiful and classy, well done! Staff were very knowledgeable about oysters, which was nice to see. Hats off to the 'Perla team' and special thanks to Julia to managing such a team..... Highly recommended!!!!!

If you are looking for a flavourful seafood experience - this is the place to go! We ordered the…read moreboil lovers combo in medium Cajun sauce with a side of Cajun fries. All of the seafood was so fresh and plump. Sauce had a bit of a kick with a very garlic and buttery taste. Service was friendly and attentive. The only thing is that there aren't many parking spots.

I kept seeing this place show up in my Instagram feed and it looked intriguing so my husband and I…read morecame here for our anniversary dinner. Our server was really friendly and helpful as she walked us through the options. We opted for the Crab Dose for two people. The seafood was cooked to perfection but my god, the corn was phenomenal. The meal only comes with one cob cut in half and I wish there had been more. It was the best corn on the cob I've ever tasted. Our server suggested the Cajun House Sauce so we took her advice. It was solid advice! I had to chuckle a bit when she only offered us mild or medium. (I guess we don't look like people who can handle the heat. Little do they know.) We opted for the medium but it seemed more of a mild to me. Definitely should have pushed for the hot. It was the perfect amount of food and a fun experience. Messy... but fun.