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4.1 (140 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Nazanin S.

We went in on a chilly Sunday night and this place was so incredibly busy! We were seated at the patio because there was no space inside, and we were grateful for the blankets on the chairs and the hot water that we were served, because it instantly warmed us up. We tried the Veggie Classic with waffle fries and The Main with regular fries -- both tasted fantastic and the fries were SO delicious. You have to specifically order your pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, onions on the burgers; otherwise, they won't be served. Our service was quite friendly and we felt full despite not being able to be seated inside.

All booth seating inside. Condiments station set up for COVID sanitation in the middle.
Sandy B.

Overall was more of a 3.5 based on the food, but rounded up to 4. Not only were we in the mood for a burger place for dinner, but we saw the high ratings on Yelp and knew we had to try this place. We could tell by the number of patrons compared to all the other places we passed that it was probably our best option. The outdoor seating was full but it was getting a bit chilly going into 8 p.m. so we were happy to take a booth inside. All indoor seating was booths along the sides of the walls and was very comfortable. Service was friendly and excellent, 5 stars for that. We didn't have to ask for water which came promptly with the server on his first trip to our booth. We took a few minutes to browse the menu which consisted of about a dozen versions of burgers (including vegan and gluten free options). You choose the patty size (6, 8 or 10 oz; add surcharge for 8 and 10 oz options), the bun (including pretzel and gluten free choices), and can customize your toppings. My daughter and I went with La La Land and Smokehouse burgers and hub went with a Kingston all beef hot dog (with cheese). Price range was $16 to $19 for the combos before burger patty upsize surcharges and includes choice of fries/waffle fries/salad/cole slaw or you can upgrade your side to poutine or onion rings. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her La La Land on a pretzel bun and regular fries. The toppings included goat cheese, avocado spread and roasted red pepper. Choice of condiments includes sriracha and I think soy sauce along with typical mustard and ketchup so my daughter was able to add sriracha to her liking. My Smokehouse included double smoked cheddar and hickory bacon. The fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickle were fantastic, as was the pretzel bun. I did find as some other reviews did that the patty was overcooked so that was disappointing. The edges were crispy and it was not juicy. I had waffle fries which were very hot and good texture but I caught a current of oil getting past its prime so between that and the overcooked patty and bacon I can give 4 stars for the food at best. My own burger I'd have to downgrade to a 3 because of the patty (most important part of a burger after all). I had a bite of hubby's dog and it was juicy and flavourful. It most certainly is a better value than Burger's Priest with a much better ambience so this is where I'd otherwise set the bar with gourmet burgers. The selection of alcoholic beverages is also pretty impressive and you can get spiked floats and shakes as well. We weren't in the mood for any but the list was inspiring. Hub did get a regular root beer float which was served with the bottled Dad's root beer on the side which is great presentation in my book. Bill payment was prompt but you can only use the percentage option on tips with electronic payment. I don't like this option as it calculates on top of taxes so you have to do your own good math if you want to account for that. Would give it another try.

Umami burger with onion rings, and classic burger with cheese.
Carlo F.

Excellent staff - very friendly and accommodating, especially during covid times. Unique variety of burgers on their menu!

Nicole L.

Best burger I've had in ages! The meat was well seasoned, juicy and had those nice crispy bits around the edges. It's everything you could want in a burger. Their fries are equally good. You can custom make your own burger so there's a multitude of choices to make your ideal burger come to fruition. Service was prompt and food came out pretty quickly. I'd definitely go back.

Umami
Olavo L.

I recommend them to everyone and it is my go to place every I have 1h to stop and eat when I am going to Montreal from Toronto. Their gourmet burgers are great with VG and gluten free option and some kids menu, so you are all set regardless of your family member's preferences :)

Chris C.

I was excited about coming here. Waitress was great. Ambience was good on the patio. Good choices of burgers. 12, and a make your own selection. I chose number 12 and u fortunately the cook overdid them. Just shy of burnt. I know you have to be careful with burger buuuut. Ruined. I still tipped as usual but not sure I'll be back.

Nikki B.

Loved our experience here! Great service and amazing burgers! The burger patties were to die for, clearly they take pride in their homemade burgers. My husband got #13 (2 grilled cheese sandwiches as the bun!) He loved it but only able to eat half. The gourmet fries were amazing too! YUM - I can see why this place was on the how "You Gotta Eat Here"!!

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Jenna L.

Good local burgers and sliders. Especially the one with the fried cheese curds! The poutine didn't have enough gravy. And the gravy was too mild in flavor. I had the same issue with the cheese curds. The service here was very prompt and friendly. I would come back for another burger and get a different side dish.

Eric P.

Good joint with a fun atmosphere. The place is casual for a fun first date or just a spot to chill out with some bros. The place was packed and we did needed to wait for 15 minutes but that wasn't a problem. We came here for FebFest so we had two sliders and a glass of beer for $10. People mention the prices here are inflated which could definitely deflate ratings by a star. The food itself was tasty and creative with all the variety of toppings and condiments they offer. I do want to comment on the milkshake as it was tasty and had chocolate chips which made it nice to have something to chew on. Not too sweet and had enough mint - definitely a good choice as a dessert drink at the end of the meal. Burgers had good beef and everything was fresh.

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You can't go wrong at Harper's! Go all out and try something new, this is one of the absolute best spots to grab a gourmet burger.

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7 years ago

Great burgers, great service, great atmosphere. You are hungry? Love tasty burgers and sweet potatoes fries ? You have to make it there!

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Easily the worst burger i have had in decades. A patty so desiccated it might have been shaped from sawdust. Shameless.

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Everything was awesome. Legit. Had the classic with cheddar om a pretzel bun with waffle fries. Damn good. Service was great too

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Great selection of gourmet burgers and more. 10/10 would recommend getting the waffle fries too.

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Beef is very juicy. Regular size burger is too big for me so I got the three sliders. Really good! Recommend sweet potato fries!

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4.4(140 reviews)
0.1 km
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Been here twice. The first time was in April 2025, and the second was more recently, in October…read more2026. Between my two visits, I've tried the tuna poke nachos, avocado tartare, patatas bravas, spicy sambal shrimp, pan-seared scallops, queso y chorizo, and Turkish ravioli. These are small dishes, and sharing is a must, which makes for a fun group activity! Every dish tasted great but the biggest standouts were the tuna poke nachos and Turkish ravioli. The service was great both times, with our server explaining the portion sizes and basics of each dish and taking time to make drink recommendations for individuals at the tables and suggesting adding extra portions to a couple of dishes so everyone in the group could have a taste of the dish. The restaurant itself is very tasteful, spacious and clean, including the bathrooms. During the spring and summer, there is an outdoor patio out front which is where I was seated during my first visit.

Driving back from Montreal to Toronto, Kingston seemed like the perfect spot to stop for a late…read morelunch. We scoped out a few places and landed here for a change from the typical pub vibe, Italian pasta joints around the corner, or chains like Jack Astor's. We beat the lunch crowd, arriving just before 2 PM. Service was great--we were seated immediately and ordered a few tapas: some roasted Brussels sprouts and a selection of meat options including Persian BBQ lamb, achiote grilled chicken, and sticky pork ribs. The chicken was my least favorite, though it wasn't bad. Everything else was absolutely delicious and flavorful. I'd really like to come back another time for proper drinks--they have an impressive wine list and a nice selection of sangrias that caught my eye. Definitely worth a return visit if you're passing through Kingston.

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Jack Astor's

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3.1(77 reviews)
0.1 km
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My wife and I came here on a Saturday with great weather looking to have a patio beer…read more The staff was human and very nice, they got us to our table and handled drinks and food very quickly. The rooftop patio was incredible, lots of shade, they misted the area to keep it cool and had a great view of the square!

I do not recommend Jack Astors. I stopped by here with my family just to eat lunch on my way to…read moreOttawa from Toronto. We decided to sit on the rooftop and this was definitely not a good experience. To start the music was very loud and childish which suited the extremely young servers who would mostly stand in the back looking at their phone. My father and I both ordered steak frites which we had to wait 30 minutes for and received two different cuts of meat. His piece was obviously not a good cut which is unacceptable for its high price. To top it off our food was swarmed by two bees and a fly who just would not leave. (My mom and I are both very allergic to bee stings.) It was outrageous and I never saw anything like it. We tried to accommodate to the unfortunate situation by continuously swatting them away and attempting to move but the bees would just not go away. It was obvious they were extremely attracted to something in this dish maybe the sauce. The restauruant needs to address this issue because how can you have these bees on the rooftop be so attracted to the food that you provide ruining the experience for the customer. We ultimately decided to leave the restaurant.

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Chez Piggy Restaurant

Chez Piggy Restaurant

3.6(140 reviews)
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Chez Piggy burst on to the Kingston scene and really kicked off fine dining with a modern…read moresensibility. I haven't been there for years, so this was a nice trip down nostalgia lane. The place is open and bright wherever you sit, whether on the outdoor patio, downstairs by the bar, or upstairs. Service was excellent. My reservation was smoothly handled, and my server took good care of me. I got offeres some bread and butter after I ordered, which was really a nice surprise. The offered breads were seeded, ollve, and rustic style. All delicious, especially with the sweet butter. For the main meal, I got a half dozen oysters, an order of cha gio and their Ahi Dragon Noodle Salad. The cha gio were crispy, not greasy, sweet and savoury. The oysters were super fresh, sweet and a good size. Along with the usual condiments, they included pickled red onion, which is the first time I've ever had this. I really enjoyed the acidic sweet bite enhancing the sweetness of the oysters. The Ahi Dragon Noodle Salad had microgreens, red cabbage, red and green and yellow sweet pepper, red chili pepper, edamame, coriander, green onions, and fried parsnip chips. The Ahi was charred on the outside, fresh and meaty. I appreciate that the sesame oil, soy sauce and hint of chili on the perfectly chewy noodles was separate from the veggies. The vegetables had a very clean flavour, but I would have liked something more, maybe a touch of citrus. A glass of good wine rounded out the whole experience. I was way too full at the end of the meal to even contemplate dessert. All in all, a great meal, and I would return any time.

Food is tasteless, expensive and nothing on the plate. Ate…read morelamb chops and green mint paste that had no mint or flavour at all. It came with an onion blacked on edges and no vegetables or potato. Food used to be the best in the past but they don't have a real chef who can cook. They served old stale bread chunks even though they own a bakery nearby. Our waiter didn't seem he worked there as he knew nothing. Female waitresses nearby seem to be better and she gave her clients free loaves of bread and buns left over at the evening. I would never recommend eating the food. It seems just to be a good drink bar now. Too bad it is a failing business now. Spent $300 each and needed to go find food as we were hungry when we left.

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The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro

2.9(43 reviews)
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Hotel staff recommended we try out this burger chain. If you let "chain" turn you off, you're…read moremissing out. The Works has multiple locations because it works. Gigantic menu as you can see from Blues Burger to Trump Burger with every "Cease and Desist" name variation you'll be able to figure out. Staff was fine, no problems there. We sat outside, close to the windows in order to enjoy a panhandler-free dinner. Tried out a chicken salad of some type along with the Blues burger. Took them up on the offer to convert my fries to poutine. Everything was OK. Staff has the bill on a handheld machine, pay at the table and you're off for more fun downtown. There are so many burgers on that menu and you can build your own. They even have non-beef options and that gluten-free thing going on as well.

I had a birthday yesterday at The Works with my family, on the 31st of August, we arrived around…read more5:30-6:00. We're a mixed family but didn't think much of it. We were stared at in a funny way and it took a while for the hostess to greet us. Shorter dark-haird woman. We were told to come back in 30 minutes, because of some tables not being ready. I've got two well behaved boys who're hungry, so we distract them at the nearby park. After 30 minutes we returned, my family and I to finally celebrate, and with 6 open tables we could sit together. But instead of taking any time to help us, arranging any tables, the hostess stares at my family and I, and not only ask us to leave but says something on the line of "...You guys won't get good service." I never learned her name, she never introduced herself, and after driving 2 hours out to have this burger, I feel like not only did I waste my time, but my visiting family as well's time was wasted. It felt like we couldn't be served because we wanted food, while everyone else wanted to read inside the restaurant on their hoity-toity Mac books. Very disappointed.

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