Great farm to table restaurant still offering great service and food. We came on a Sunday for a "date night", we ended up sitting at the bar but moved to a table when one opened up. The bartender was friendly and knowledgeable, and when we moved to our table our server was also great. Cocktails were fabulous and the ambiance of the place is very nice. My wife ordered this vegetarian squash dish and she loved it. I ordered the steak and the cook was perfect but I found the sauce overpowering. It's personal preference, I like my steak with just salt and pepper without sauce. My fault for not reading the menu correctly. The sides of purée and veggies were great. Overall KB hits it out of the ballpark and is so much better than the chain upscale eateries. read more

KB - Wine Bars Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

Been here a few times with my friends who live in the east end. This time was for a friend's big bday. The menu changes all the time and menu gets released the day off. Every dish I had was very good. For this meal I ordered something different, the shrimp stuffed catfish. Never had catfish so this dish was calling me. The sauce was very tasty and had a nice kick of heat to finish. Catfish was good and the shrimp stuffing was more like a meat ball texture and not really whole shrimp like I thought. Service was very good. Our waitress was chatty and was joking around with us which was fun. Ambiance is more on the rustic side almost had a saloon feel, partly because of the old building but it was quaint. There was plenty of free parking in the rear which was convenient. All in KB is a good option if you are looking for an above average restaurant in the east end. read more

KB - Shrimp stuffed catfish - Wine Bars Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

We eat at KB several times a year. Recently had my birthday dinner there. While KB is not necessarily a place that comes to mind when someone says the words "family restaurant", the staff are wonderful with kids. The service was friendly and attentive and the food, as always, was great. Had the crab cakes, duck, kids' grilled cheese and seafood bucatini. read more

KB - Seafood bucatini - Wine Bars Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

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I've been dying to try this place for a really long time. It's a cozy spot with a really knowledgeable and fantastic staff. I appreciate the fact that because they locally source their ingredients, their menu changes a little more frequently than you would expect. The food itself tasted really nice. I especially enjoyed the whipped ricotta and it's toppings. You definitely get what you order in terms of the price. Would definitely love to go back again, especially in the summertime to see what their summer options are. read more

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One of the better restaurants in Durham and it's fairly priced. The quality of the food is good and it's great service and they do change the menu often so it's worth going !!! read more

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We came here for an anniversary date and had a really amazing time. The interior ambiance is classy and romantic, with a little candle sitting on our table. Although the menu isn't particularly large, it offers a wide variety so we had a difficult time deciding what to order. It also changes often so we would be interested to return in a few months and see the new menu items. We started with the Oysters which were great. With the mignonette and horseradish it offered a lot of interesting sensations while we ate it. My partner ordered the Ontario Veal T-Bone Steak. We were first impressed by the size of the steak, and then again by the taste and texture. It was cooked perfectly and we savoured every bite. We loved the green beans; they were fresh, crisp, and very flavourful. I ordered the Jumbo Tiger Shrimp, and I was shocked by just how jumbo they were. These were the biggest shrimp I have ever seen by a significant margin. I loved the rice, which offered a wide range of flavours with peppers, beans, and chickpeas. I had absolutely no complaints about the food here, I loved every bite. The service was a little bit slow, but I've got no issues with the chef taking their time when they make food this amazing. We'll be back here again for sure! read more

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Too expensive for what you get. Also, the potatoes were served raw. Poor quality, too much boasting.

Food was delicious, presentation was beautiful. The selection of vegetables and sauce complement the fish dish. Very informed and professional service. Definitely I will visit again. read more

Truly my favourite restaurant in Whitby. Staff is great and the food is fantastic. Went for a few appetizers and cocktails tonight, and it was great. read more

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My quest for discovering new places to eat in Durham brought me to KB. Their online menu looked interesting and their reviews were very good. We had a 9:30pm reservation for a late dinner and it was still busy when we arrived and waited about 10 minutes for our table. I got the impression that a lot of the diners were regular patrons. Our menu differed from the online version due to the ever-changing farm to table concept. We were looking forward to trying the Roasted Beef Marrow Bone and the Arancini but they weren't on the current menu. Our server recommended the Bruschetta, made with pear instead of tomatoes. It was a good start to our meal. For our entrees, we had a roasted pork loin and duck breast. Both dishes were absolutely full of flavour and delicious! The portions were good but I definitely would have eaten more. The presentation was also very attractive. Excellent food! For dessert, we chose the creme brulee but they were sold out. Darn. My companion ordered a cappuccino. Our server, who was very good throughout the evening, surprised us with two complimentary cappuccinos since some of the menu items that interested us were not available. That was a really nice gesture. That's service! We'll definitely be back to see what other farm fresh dishes are being served! read more

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Once again, we made our pilgrimage to KB on December 23 to celebrate my birthday. We were greeted in fine, friendly fashion, and my husband and I both enjoyed the special cocktail of the day. My son had a Moscow Mule that was jazzed up in a very cool way. My daughter stuck to the tried-and-true diet pepsi, and our friendly waitstaff joked with her about her sobriety! Guess who drove home? The rest of us then moved on to the excellent wine list. For dinner, I had the very delicious lamb shank with greens, polenta, and honey-sweet heirloom beets. My daughter enjoyed a veal steak and my son enjoyed his succulent, heirloom roast chicken. My husband found his seafood pasta over-salted (he really is sensitive to that - I like my food well salted). I suggested that he ask for a wedge of lemon, but our friendly server offered an even better, bold suggestion: sambal oelek. True to word, it cut through the saltiness. He was so pleased. I was so surprised by this idea. I'll have to give sambal oelek a bit more consideration. The appetizers and desserts were delightful, and the entire meal was so fun and creative! I think that I'll come here on my birthday every year! See my previous reviews to find out my history at the wonderful KB Food! You can't go wrong with KB Food: the best fine dining that Durham Region has to offer! read more

I had dinner here recently with my husband, a longtime friend (who now lives in Whitby) and her husband, and let me tell you, it was fantastic. KB uses local and sustainable ingredients. Their menu is very creative, and I was told it changes frequently. The food was phenomenal, the decor was cool and funky, and our server, Jo, was superb. After we were seated, Jo asked us if we had been there before. When we told her that my friend and her husband had been there many times before, but my husband and I had not, she started to tell us about the restaurant. When she discovered that we were from Ottawa, she told us a bit about Whitby and the history of the town. She was so friendly and a great server. I had the Wild Mushroom Tacos, which came with a side salad ($16). They were hands down the best vegetarian tacos I've ever had. The mushrooms were really meaty. They were very substantial and their flavour had a lot of depth. The tacos also had some sort of slaw in it with nuts, some pickled onions and topped with microgreens (sprouts). The flour tortilla was slightly crunchy on the outside but still somewhat soft on the inside. It held up well (I really don't like it when tacos get all soggy and fall apart). The side salad was mixed greens with cucumber and microgreens in a light vinaigrette dressing. It was simple, but delicious. My husband had the shrimp and grits ($14) with a side of fries ($4). He loved his meal. I got to try some of the grits and they were so smooth and creamy. The fries were also excellent. They had some Parmesan cheese on them which gave them a bit of a nippy kick. My friend had the Arancini Balls and a side of beets, while her husband had the Mixed Grill. I didn't try any of their food, but they really enjoyed their meal. If I lived in Whitby, I would go to KB all the time. read more

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Fabulous food - great use of ingredients. Service is excellent and not pushy. Great place!

My first Farm-to-Table restaurant that was highly recommended by a friend. Sometimes 'highly recommended' means 'if you don't go, I will drag you.' Well, FINE then. I headed there after work. Traffic was fabulous, as usual, so I was starving when I arrived and my mom was super impressed how late I was. Needless to say, an appetizer was in order! Burbs Bruschetta was our selection. Little cubes of sweet pear on a crunchy crostini topped with basil and garlic. I could've eaten 10 plates of these. The flavours were perfectly balanced and, not to mention, a great way to wake up those tastebuds! Our main courses consisted of Willowbrook Farms Porchetta and the Breast of Chicken. The chicken was proscuitto wrapped and pan roasted. My mom said it was seasoned so that it didn't even taste like chicken; she wasn't sure she was given the right dish! It was served on a bed of beans and jus. Her plate was promptly cleaned! 've heard so much about pork belly, that I couldn't resist. If you haven't had it before, it was daunting at first; the word 'belly' was a bit off-putting. It was so tender, so tasty, so juicy. I expected to enjoy it, but I didn't realize I'd like it THAT much! The pork was slow cooked and rolled with a healthy layer of fat. I'm one of those people that cuts the fat off everything, but I had to try it as it was intended and I'm glad I did. It actually had a pleasant texture. The meal was served with mixed veggies in a tomato based jus. Desssssserts! Since, I'm a bit of a crème brulee fanatic, I chose the Avocado Crème Brulee. I know you're thinking the same thing as I was, but I HAD to. My mom picked the Homemade Pecan Tart. The tart was topped with merengue and whipped cream. After my mom's first bite, she definitely caught the homemade taste; the pastry was just like Nan's! As for my dessert.....it was the most unique crème brulee experience of my life. I cracked the hard, sugar coating and went right for the custard. This was followed by immediate confusion; I literally tilted my head. Trying to taste the avocado was difficult at first and then there it was. Subtle, it gave the custard a smooth texture. It was delightful(not warmed though!). Luckily, my mom tried it and was also confused, so I knew it wasn't just me. :D The servers were great. Quick and knowledgeable, they were not afraid to joke with us. I think my favourite moment was when we asked the gentleman for the dessert menu and he said no and walked away, completely straight-faced. Cracked us up! We had a great experience at Kb and recommend anyone to go there for either a family gathering, drinks or date night. As a bonus, the menu changes all the time! You'll never be bored! Made it worth getting in traffic for! read more

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I don't visit Whitby often. Usually I am here because my camera has some issue and I need to bring it in for factory warranty work. For every time I am in the neighbourhood, I always try to go to a "new" restaurant I never been with recommendation from my Yelp App. So that's how I ended up at KB. For lunch you can either order from the Main menu or their limited lunch menu with a sandwich for $12 or an entree for $15. Fried Chicken with Side Salad($15) - Nappa Cabbage-Apple Slaw/Sweet Chili Glaze/Toasted Almond Crispy Chicken is definitely my weakness. The dinner menu is really promising and I guess I need to come back again. KB also serves coffee from local coffee roaster Treblicock which is my favourite coffee beans supplier. So next time, I need to have a cocktail and a coffee to end my meal! read more

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I ate here a year ago and loved it, I couldn't wait to return. Unfortunately my meal didn't live up to my high expectations. I started with the grilled romaine salad, which consisted of one romaine heart with 3 blistered cherry tomatoes. On this visit there was very little dressing, all I could taste was the char from the grill. The romaine salad I ate here last year was significantly better with more flavour, interest, and a larger portion. My sister and I shared the grilled chicken tacos and braised beef ravioli for our main. The chicken tacos were a major let down. They were incredibly spicy and the chicken was rock hard, some pieces even burnt. The braised beef ravioli were flavourful and the beef was very tender. However, I found the whole dish to be one note in terms of flavour. The KB I experienced this time around was very different from last year. Perhaps a change in management or kitchen staff has led to lower quality food. I'd give KB one more chance before I write them off completely. read more

KB - Chicken tacos. Do yourself a favour and do not order these. - Wine Bars Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

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So we have been back since this my original review and the service team and culinary team just nailed it!! My cocktail still came in a wine glass with ice and was watered down but other than that, it was a fab evening. We will 100% be back!! ORIGINAL REVIEW: This was our first time to the restaurant and we went on Valentine's Day. Upon arrival (on the exact time of our 7:30pm reservation) we were told that our table would be a few minutes and to go to the bar to order a cocktail. Yes, this is an old technique by servers to drive up the bill but if I could suggest that they don't do this when there are clearly 5 tables of two set and ready on the floor and no line up at the door. I ordered a "Glamour Girl" cocktail at the bar "while we wait for our table" and it was just ok. Served in a wine glass with ice and a straw (one of my pet peeves) it was watered down and maybe better suited for a summer beverage on a patio. For starters we ordered the lobster Mac and cheese which was very tasty but came as an entree size (I recommend sharing this). The bone marrow which was good but under seasoned - a little salt on this dish would have elevated it to the next level. The toast points that accompanied it were done perfectly. We also shared the house pickles which consisted of beets, onions, pickle and carrots. The pickling flavours on this plate seemed to be quite basic. I probably wouldn't order this again. Entrees were sirloin and pasta (apologies, I can't remember the exact name of the dish) and it was quite good. The pasta was cooked to absolute perfection! If the culinary team is reading this may I suggest pairing these noodles with a braised meat and rich sauce on a future menu as it would be amazing!! The second entree was the rack of lamb which I ordered a glass of red wine with. Although there wasn't a lot of meat on the rack, the squash ravioli it came with was quite filling. There are a lot of flavours on this plate which I liked but might be too much for others (depending on your taste). Earlier in the evening while waiting at the bar, we heard a server talk to another guest about the delicious Butterscotch Torte so we knew that is what we wanted for dessert. However, when we tried to order it, we were told they had ran out. Again, it WAS Valentine's Day but it seemed a little early to run out of a dessert offering. So instead of each of us getting a dessert, my partner ordered a cafe late and we shared a creme brûlée. I do not like coffee, mocha or espresso flavours AT ALL so you can imagine my disappointment when I tried the creme brûlée and it was pure coffee flavour (although there was no indication of this on the menu or description from the server when we ordered it). Sadly, this was how my meal ended. Overall the meal and experience was "ok - good" and I will go back and try it again. I think there is room for some finessing within a few areas of the restaurant but like I said, I would go back and try a few more dishes and cocktails. Let me know what YOU think and if I should try something specific next time. read more

KB - House made pickles, bone marrow, lobster Mac and cheese, rack of lamb and sirloin and pasta! - Wine Bars Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

Amazing local restaurant with a variety of local ever changing items. Always top quality. Staff make you feel like family. Have gone here for years and never had a bad night. Try them! You won't regret it! read more

Great as always. KB continues to be a great place to enjoy locally sourced food. Despite COVID-19 I am happy to see they are still getting business. They are taking all the necessary precautions to ensure their patrons are safe. Thank you KB! read more

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So was it worth the drive from Toronto to Whitby...I'm gonna say no. I understand that the menu changes regularly. This is very good if you're a regular. We were one-timers. The food was very good but not great as I expected. I ordered the Pork-loin. It was tasty but it didn't blow me outta the water, was a little overcooked. The appie was good. It was a cheese/duck liver pate with flat bread/crostini & condiments selection. Great idea & very nicely presented. The house made desserts (we bought a selection) were all very tasty. My ONLY disappointment was the overdone Pork Loin. I'd probable go again. read more

Went here for Sunday Brunch and it was delicious with great service. Went back for dinner and it was quite disappointing. The service was slow, the food was mediocre at best. I had the sweet potato crusted catfish. The sweet potato crust was very mushy which was a turnoff. The fish itself, for someone who loves seafood, was borderline not edible. I only ended up eating half the fillet just so that I wouldn't be hungry. The bruschetta was okay but nothing special. I may go back again and give this restaurant another chance for dinner but it will not be any time soon. For the pricing, there are much better options in Whitby. read more

One of my most favorite places I've found to date in Whitby. Charming but not stuffy. They were playing Jimmy Buffet, for God's sake, as background music on the evening I was there. So fun! My impression is they take their food and their craft seriously, but keep the rest of it all light. Our server was so knowledgeable about the menu and helped me find a perfect wine pairing for my meal. My meal was amazing and highlighted the skills of the kitchen: meat cooked perfectly, a sweet cherry reduction that complimented the pork and those veggies! I cleaned my plate. Don't risk not getting in on the day or evening you want to go - make a reservation to make sure you can eat. Love KB. See you next time! read more

One of my favourite places to eat. They made accommodations during the lockdown which still allowed for efficient service and at home meals. The owners are really nice and the chefs are very flexible with accommodations. read more

Traveling to Ottawa made a stop in Whitby specifically for KB. Welcoming staff, great atmosphere & phenomenal dishes. Ordered every recommendation made by the staff including the beverages and cannot point out a negative. Menu changes regularly as explained but enjoyed their steak tartare, brie fritters and duck entree. Even Heinz ketchup, a make or break for those who have grown up in Pittsburgh! read more

Oh. My. God. This might just be my new favorite restaurant, all-around. And in Whitby! Who'd have thought. I had the rabbit, my friend had the porchetta, and we shared the duck liver pate as well as the flourless chocolate torte. Literally everything varied from extremely tasty to "to die for" (the rabbit in particular was spectacular, with the best polenta I've ever had and a sauce that had me scraping off the last bits). But their menu rotates every week or so, so who knows what will be there next time - though I would happily trust their chef with whatever he presented to me. Portions were also startlingly generous, especially considering the price, quality, and presentation of the food. Service was attentive, knowledge, and very friendly. And the local, organic, sustainable aspect is just the absolute cherry on top of it all, as I always love to see organizations with good heart and a community mindset. Bonus points, if they were not already maxed out, would be given for complete friendliness when silly me left my purse there and had to come back after closing time to retrieve it. Thanks KB for a truly fantastic meal, and I'm looking forward to coming back soon! read more

Honestly my DC and I had reservations here in October on the way back from Montreal but we over ate way too much to eat anything else for the week. Fast forward 5 months another mistake lead us here. Mistakenly bought Oshawa tickets for marianas trench instead of toronto so with 3 hrs before the concert when we found out dt we sped over this way when I remembered this gem. Best mistake ever! Great friendly faces and service. Everyone seemed genuine and professional. For appetizers we had veal meatballs and tripe parmigiano. First the meat balls, tender and jam packed full of flavor! The sauce was definitely tomato base but almost had the texture of butter malsala sauce without the curry base. The tripe was in its own category overall, tripe was soft and not chewy with a great refreshing tomato sauce and baked with cheese and topped with a thick rusty piece of bread. Great thing was both tomato and meat base but totally different flavors. Mains we got the asian artic char cooked in a banana leaf, I'm normally really iffy about getting asian food or even fusion but great choice. Fish was perfectly cooked, flakey and moist. The coconut with ginger really flavored it lightly but well. The second entree was the fried buttermilk chicken (brined in bourbon) with and spicy slaw. Frites were meh but the sandwich on a potato roll was delicious. I was too involved in my fish to care much about that though lol Overall amazing farm to table type dishes with a lot of creativity and heart! One of my favorite dining experiences in 2016! read more

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I wasn't sure what to expect when I made the trip from Toronto to Whitby to eat here but it ended up being a real treat. It's a farm-to-table, local produce-type restaurant with none of the pretentiousness you might expect. Firstly, hats off to the service. It was really good. The waiters on both occasions were very pleasant and the water was always promptly refilled. Now the food. Given the frequency at which the menu changes, what's there today might not be there tomorrow. Saying that though, there were a few standouts. We really loved the mac and cheese appetizer and the pickled vegetables. For the mains, the first time I went, I had some fantastic pork chop. The second time, with no pork chops on the menu, I opted for the short ribs. The short ribs were a bit salty but it was still pretty decent. My partner ordered the home made ravioli which we both agreed was really good. All in all, a solid place to have high quality meal. read more

KB - Miami Ribs - Wine Bars Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

Great local beers and wines available; super friendly and helpful service and excellent farm to table food including a daily revolving menu... read more

Ok, this place was amazing! Some of the best tasting food I have had in a long time. We started with a heirloom beet salad with blue cheese and some other stuff. It was super delicious but delicate at the same time, it struck that fine balance that has your mouth watering and ready for the main course. My date had a seafood dish which she said was really good. She did mention that she had come here a few times before and really liked it. I had the duck with puréed squash and a zingy sauce (I think it had horseradish in it) which I devoured with glee. Hey, the food was good! Desert was Vanilla Creme Brûlée for my date and the chocolate torte for me. I would have licked the plate if I wasn't out in this cozy, comfortable and friendly atmosphere. I gotta pretend to have some class you know. To top it off, the waitress was very friendly and made it feel a little like home and we were also visited by the chef to make sure we enjoyed his offerings. I really appreciated that. I'll definitely be back and have already referred others to their delightful place. read more

Just enjoyed a night out for dinner. Decided to try KB from my son's recommendation. Three of us had the Arctic Char and one Salmon. Not large portions but extremely tasty. Have an appetizer and a dessert and you will leave very satisfied. Our server was really nice and very knowledgeable and even made recommendations. A must try but make reservations. read more

*WHITBYLICIOUS REVIEW* While Torontonians scrambled around to secure reservations during the Summerlicious craze, I decided to take a short drive East to check out Whitbylicious - who can say no to free parking? This year's Whitbylicious featured prix fixe menus from 9 restaurants. Downtown Whitby is actually quaint but you can find a handful of amazing restaurants all within walking distance. My favourite restaurants in the area are all around Dundas Street + Brock Street intersection. This year, we decided to go to kb (the initials of chef Kevin Brown) formerly at the now defunct Burbs Bistro. While his new restaurant is void of white linens, the delicious food is here to stay! The $35 prix-fixe dinner menu consisted of an appetizer, main and dessert. We started with a bottle of Two Oceans Sauvignon Blanc, quite reasonably priced at under $25 a bottle. To start we had Local Organic Lettuces, green and yellow beans, toasted almond + rhubarb vin. Unfortunately, my dining companion was not too fond of this salad. So.... Take 2: The Grilled Romaine with heirloom beets, egg, house Ricotta + sweet onion vinaigrette. Always been a fan of this salad and the sweetness of the beets played off well against the saltiness of the cheese. I opted for the Celeriac Bisque with house Guanciale lardons as I was feeling under the weather and this hit the spot! For my main I opted for Local Organic Berkshire Suckling Pig with beet syrup glaze, local cucumber salad, potato and yam purée in jus. This was quite delicious and the bounty of local Ontario produce made it even better! I always think crispy, roast pork whenever I hear the term suckling pig so this was a bit different than what I imagined. More like a pulled pork or slow-cooker pork. Nonetheless delicious. The Artic Char was good, save for the bit of albumin that reared its ugly head on the surface. I really enjoyed the grain salad of bulgur, local beets, greens + rainbow chard that came with. It had a lot of different textures and flavours that just melded well together. Dessert featured a Local Cherry + Passion Fruit Bread Pudding which was very moist, not extremely dense, and the tartness of the fruits made this dessert just right. The Lindt Dark Chocolate-Espresso Mousse was more chocolate than espresso, interlaced with layers of Chantilly and topped with fresh raspberries. KB is one of two go-to restaurants for me in the Durham region (the other being PORT in Pickering). It's hard to find restaurants in the 'burbs who aren't "playing it safe." KB also offers cooking classes and a Sunday Roast (from 4-9PM) for $25, which is also a 3-course endeavour. read more

Really nice restaurant in the heart of Whitby. Great food with wonderful ambiance. Friendly and attentive wait staff Really liked the Flat Iron steak with mashed potato, fiddle heads and crab cake. Menu features local and organic ingredients and is changing constantly so you can keep coming back for new finds. Good selection of craft beer on tap as well as various other libations. . read more

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Amazing food. I loved the pan seared chicken breast. The jus is so good and the beats were glazed just right. I definitely highly recommend this place! read more

Fantastic dinner again tonight. Great service and amazing food. My go-to restaurant in Whitby. So fortunate to have quality like this in Whitby. read more

Out of all the local spots that we like to go to I have to admit KB has the most creative and flavorful food that's so delicious. The service from the welcoming hello to the thank you is genuine and sincere. Thanks for your great cooking and service read more

This place was so great! Randomly saw the good reviews on Yelp, and my mother in law lives in Whitby, so i book marked it for future reference. The service was incredibly attentive. Their Caesars are made w Walters, my favourite! All the food was excellent, everyone was happy with their choice. I got the burger and it was GIANT. The fries were excellent. We all shared the cheese board w duck pate and the little crackers were great! Overall, no complaints at all. A true Whitby gem! read more

I went to KB's in January - second visit - this time I had the crab cakes. The most delicious crab cakes I've ever had and the accompanying slaw - delectable! The staff were friendly as always and very knowledgeable about the menu. Perfect spot for lunch or a bite before heading out to the movies. Small and cozy, easy to find street parking. read more

Outstanding as always ! Really enjoy the creativity here and everything tastes fresh ! Would recommend to anybody!

I had this place catered in. Amazing staff and service. They have a wide range of food. They have the absolute best Mac & cheese I have ever had in my life! Their food was exquisite. I could eat their Mac & cheese everyday. Would most definitely recommend. A little more on the expensive side though. read more

Another great gem in whitby, with delightful food and high quality ingredients! Staff is very knowledgeable and amazing! We enjoy ourselves everytime we come by! read more