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.

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!!!

My family has been going here for years. The food is excellent. The service is amazing. If you are…read morelucky the chef will come out and visit your table. Nice family restaurant.

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.

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.

Great seafood place with reasonable prices. My wife and I have been wanting to try a seafood boil…read moreplace and this was a solid choice. We shared the crack and peel bowl with an added lobster tail and spicy sausage. Friendly servers and the wait for food wasn't too bad. I wished that they had some alcoholic beverages but their lemonades were pretty good. For dessert, we shared a lava cake. I've had better but it served its purpose.

I wouldn't say I've had Cajun boiled seafood at many places prior, but I think I know where the bar…read moreis. Captain's Boil, the formulaic chain would be the floor and the one I really enjoyed, Lobster Boil Seafood House, in North York would be the ceiling. What I'm about to say about Sea Salt would definitely leave their management a bit "salty". Unequivocally, Sea Salt sits in the deep basement of the pecking order. Sea Salt's standing was easily determined after my first spoonful of the seafood broil. The sauce was their downfall as they went overboard with the of garlic and not to mention they burnt the garlic. As the Cajun sauce is the soul of a seafood boil, their sauce literally ruined the entire dish and experience. The combo we ordered came with fried calamari and shrimp and fries. The fried calamari and shrimp lacked a bit of "salt", which is rather ironic considering the restaurant's name and neither of the sauce complimented (sweet chilli and ranch) the calamari well. The fries were what you expected it to be. But a little bit too much sauce. The one thing that I liked was you could choose to have the Turkish Salaam Cola as part of your combo drink choice. I didn't think it was all that different from regular cola, but it was nice to try. Service is quite slow here and not super attentive. We had to flag them down various times to get things that should have been provided. We weren't given enough plates to start and we had to request for bibs and disposable gloves. These are pretty standard things at other boil places. In general, the appetizers were better than the seafood boil. The portion of the combo was pretty good so we packed some of it to go. But to put things into perspective, the following day I reheated the food for lunch, and my two kids didn't even touch it (with one of them who had experienced Lobster Boil Seafood house). That tells you something!

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!

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!

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.

Perla Oyster Bar absolutely delivers…read more From the moment you sit down, it feels elevated but effortless -- polished service, great energy, and a menu that knows exactly what it's doing. The seafood is pristine, the cocktails are on point, and then... this dessert stole the show. Silky, rich, perfectly balanced -- not overly sweet, beautifully plated, and finished with just the right touch of tartness from the berry drizzle. One of those desserts you slow down for because every bite is worth it. Perla isn't just about oysters (though they do those exceptionally well) -- it's a full experience, done right. Highly recommend for date night, celebrations, or when you just want to treat yourself properly

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!!!!!

The food was great and the customer service was on point. The servers made good recommendations.read more

There is something deeply satisfying about a seafood boil -- the ritual of it, the communal…read moresurrender to glorious messiness -- and Crab Boil understands this completely. To dine here is to abandon pretension at the door and embrace the primal pleasure of cracking, pulling, and diving headlong into a generously heaped platter of shellfish. The portions are commendable; there is no sense of restraint here, and the kitchen makes no apologies for it. The service, too, deserves particular note -- attentive, personable, and clearly well-versed in the menu, with staff offering recommendations that feel genuine rather than rehearsed. The atmosphere strikes an enjoyable balance between lively and welcoming, accommodating everyone from boisterous groups to families with young children with equal ease. Where Crab Boil has room to grow is in the depth and complexity of its seasoning. The foundations are sound, but the spice blends -- while pleasant -- do not yet achieve the kind of resonant, layered intensity that elevates a seafood boil from enjoyable to truly memorable. One leaves content, yet with a quiet sense that the kitchen's full potential remains just slightly untapped. A spirited and generous table -- one that rewards those who come hungry, sleeves rolled, and ready to revel.