This restaurant was very strange. We tried this out as a group celebrating a birthday last week,…read morevery excited to try it. The decor is fairly upscale, and they had live music, which was nice but made it hard to talk or hear the waitress. I really, really wanted to give this 5 stars, because it has the potential to be so damn good. The prices were very reasonable. The portions were mid-sized, reasonable for the price. Every bit of seafood was cooked to perfection - I had calamari and the seafood paella, and each bite of meat was succulent and tender. But the first thing that was lacking, and weirdly so, was appropriate seasoning. Like I said, the calamari meat was cooked to perfection - but in a heavy, bready, North American style coating with sauce that was very much like ranch. More appropriate for mozzarella or zucchini sticks. The seafood in the paella was succulent, and the rice was amazing - but the overwhelming flavour was *salt*. So much so that the taste of the seafood was overpowered. In addition, the service was much less than stellar. The place was almost empty, yet it took us almost an hour to get water. The one waitress greeted a friend who came in with a hug and loud banter, but ignored us for a long time and even was annoyed to have to serve us. Some people got their mains while others hadn't even gotten their starters yet, so some people were still eating far after others had finished and even had to leave. Every star was for the seafood. This restaurant has potential but doesn't live up to what it could be.

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.

This is a MUST goto if you're in Kingston or surrounding area! The atmosphere is incredible, the…read moreservice is amazing, and the food is absolutely top tier! Everyone we are in Kingston we make sure we have dinner here and time after time after time we are blown away by the quality of everything. Fresh, locally sourced, seasonal ingredients in smaller, yet shareable portions, will want you ordering more just to relive the incredible flavour! Honestly, I cannot say enough good things about Tango Nuevo! See you again on our next trip!

This was, without question, the best meal and dining experience I've had in a very long time. It…read morerivals The French Laundry in every way--except the price, which makes it even better. Our party of four began with cocktails, warm olives, and focaccia, followed by the root vegetable salad, scallops, another round of that irresistible focaccia, the cod, and finally the lamb dish. Every course was exceptional--beautifully prepared, perfectly balanced, and absolutely delicious. We couldn't manage dessert this time, but that just gives us the perfect reason to return. I'm not sure when I will be back, but I hope I will have the opportunity to eat here again.

Solid place for dinner. It's a relatively smaller establishment and it's actually hard to tell what…read moreit's like inside b/c from the outside, the blinds kinda block the view. It's a quaint atmosphere with a nice bar. The staff are super attentive and helpful and very friendly. The food is fantastic up and down the menu - appetizers, entree, and dessert. They also have an extensive drink/cocktail menu that was great as well. Will definitely return when I'm back in the area.

Spainish food in Ottawa. Tapas are very tasty and generous in portions. I had a little bit of…read moreeverything honestly. I really enjoyed the octopus. It was quite flavorful. Came on a bed of vegetables. Oxtail also came on a bed of vegetable. I think this one was my favourite. We had some cheese croquette. Olive cheese... I should've written down the name to make this review. Server was really kind and she was very helpful. Left very full and happy.

We came here as a large group for a friends birthday. We ordered calamari, zucchini fritters,…read morepulpo, shrimp, and a few other things to start. Everything was pretty good. We also got 3 traditional paellas to share. It was very flavourful but the rice is cooked very very al denté which I'm not used to. I'm not sure it was cooked this way even when I had it in Barcelona. Overall though the flavours were there and the portions were good. However, we ordered 3 of the same paella and we noted to them that one of the three was a lot smaller for some reason. We weren't sure if they had made a mistake. To our surprise, the server (maybe owner?) was not surprised at all and brushed it off, staying that it is the same portion in a much smaller pan. Honestly we had more than enough, but it was kind of awkward that they serve different size paellas for the same price. It seems a bit sketchy like they would change the portion on you depending on the group size? Usually when you order something for a set price, it's a standard size. Besides this, the service was good.

I've been here twice and will most definitely be back. It was a random restaurant we chose to go to…read moreafter a sad event. We were hungry and wanted somewhere nice to go to. We found them on Google. It's a tiny little place in a strip mall in kanata. We were pleasantly pleased when we called and they had a table. When you walk in, you are greeted with a smile and a welcome both times. It is comfortable and beautifully decorated. It's very classy but you can also come in casually dressed. Their menu is diverse, and everything I've had both times here has been beyond delicious. We usually try a few appetizers to share, dinner, and dessert. Whatever brand of prosecco they have, there is the beat I've tasted in a restaurant. The bartender/waitress/owner is super friendly. Both times, we had such a nice chat with her, and you just get these genuinely nice vibes. I've left happy and relaxed both times and have recommended this restaurant to so many people. The tataki, tartars, and fruit and cheese platter appetizers are really good. You will leave pleasantly satiated.

We really enjoyed the food. The small charcuterie board was a great way to wet our appetites. The…read moremicro greens and caramelized peaches elevated the Burrata plate. The flank steak was a very good dish, the chimichuri had a good kick, but did not overwhelm my palette. The deconstructed key lime pie was unique and a reason for me to go back in the near future. A few reviews on Yelp criticized the strip mall location/gas station in the parking lot. Sorry, I did not notice because I was busy enjoying the great food and chatting with my wife!

We went for a seafood experience on a special night where the menu would not be available…read more I hadn't been to Vanier since I was a kid. 1st time here. I was far from home on this cold night. Walked in heels pretty far from a side street as they don't have a parking lot. Greeting was lukewarm. Tiny table for 2 was ready. I have to emphasize... 1 guy was working for the handful of tables this place has and it was the worst service I've had in a long time. Barely there. No care. All we needed from him was drinks and plate removal as it was a small buffet night. Fail. We were easy going guests and he was just ... Not good. Menu was on the annoying download app. This is a Latin fusion spot and I was excited for the offerings. Seafood to me.... Meant crab, maybe lobster bites.. scallops, clams or mussels. No. Shrimp and calamari only. $40 a person and drinks were $16 each. My friend couldn't drink hers for the bitters and getting a replacement took too long like everything else. Oh.. there were oysters but not many came out. I had.. one! 1! Salad. Rice. Fillers. Upon leaving - no thanks. No goodbye. The outside looks amazing and besides the tiny table we could fit nothing on.. it was cute. Modern. But service with the attitude killed it. And lack of options. No next time. But I'm curious how people feel about the day to day menu.

We came here for breakfast as a party of 4 on a Sunday morning. The waiter was funny and explained…read morethe options well. I had the "No Surprise Breakfast" and it was absolutely delicious. The ham was good, bacon was good. Their salad dressing is some of the best I've ever had. Their home fries are amazing. And the English muffins are homemade. I've only ever been here for breakfast but if it is indicative of how their other meals are im sure it is amazing.

Barrio was an easy choice last evening as the patio had open tables, and the menu looked good. The…read moredraft beer selection was small but high in quality and at least one of them was locally made. My Salmon Poke Bowl, made with roasted salmon, was excellent. It was the perfect size and it was crunchy and fresh tasting. My partner loved his Peruvian Chicken dish. The patio was comfortable and not too loud, and the service was friendly and attentive.

I've been fighting jetlag and was at the Rideau Centre on the way home when I looked up if there…read morewere any new chicken spots in the area. Barrio came up with some Peruvian chicken. I haven't had this since this pop up at some club by Lone Star a few years ago. I decided to drop in to grab some take out. The person at the door said no problem, brought me to the bar and said the bartender could take my order. I had a look at ordered a chicken breast which comes with a side of fries or salad. I decided to opt for the fries this time. The bartender poured me a glass of water and we had a brief chat. I looked around the space and it has a nice ambience to it. It's not to bright or dark in here. People were coming and going but it was still early in the evening. It didn't take long and I was brought my order. Staff were really friendly here but I went home with dinner as I was pretty hungry. When I got home I popped open my meal and saw the nice crispy skin chicken I remember from a few years ago. Decent looking fries and 2 sauces. I popped both sauces open. The red one was a bit spicy and the yellow one was a mellow sauce. I tried the fries in both sauces and would go with the spicy sauce for them. Fries were decent. I took a bite of the chicken. Really nicely cooked. Skin thin and crispy. Chicken was good, not mind blowing or anything and if you like your chicken with a bit more flavour, this wouldn't be it. You'll want to use the sauces to get those extra flavours. 3.5 on the food and 5 on the service.

We enjoyed our lunch! The service was good. Parking was easy. And the food was good. Not the most…read moreamazing sushi, but good. I HIGHLY enjoyed their edamame. It was seasoned with a sesame oil and seeds. It was a refreshing change up. We shared some calamari which was super good too. Then we shared a salmon sushi pizza but I felt I could taste the oil It was fried in, but the salmon and avocado was amazing!! Loved how It was seasoned!!! The rolls were super good too. The salmon roll was light on salmon but It was good. The house special was so good. Lots of flavor!!! I would try It again for the first time based on this visit. But I think I still enjoy another sushi spot better in the area.

As mentioned in the other reviews, the restaurant is nicely decorated and has a nice menu. Having…read morebeen to a real Izakaya, this is not really an Izakaya. It is a Japanese restaurant with a large selection of appetizers and mains, many are seafood bites and sushi rolls. I was here for lunch and they do have lunch specials that are similar to regular Japanese restaurants'. I ordered the braised pork belly ramen. It was ok. It could have used more flavour. It was a little bland. The noodles were nice. The pork belly was fresh but also could have used a little more taste. The ramen were also accompanied by sliced shiitake mushrooms, baby bok choi and asparagus. I would go back and try something sushi like when I am not pregnant.

Location: In Gatineau. Street parking is available but I'm not sure if it's metered on weekdays/…read morenights since I went on a Saturday (also didn't notice if there were meters!). The place: Beautiful and unique decor, with cork walls, and light fixtures made up of wine glasses. My friend particularly liked the stools that were essentially, very large bottle corks! They also play excellent music! Great vibes all around. The goods: My friend ordered the 3 2oz wine glasses that allowed her to try three different wines, and she enjoyed them. Since our waiter told me that their wines were mostly all of the dry variety, I only tried a rosé (it was nice) then headed over to the strawberry-infused rum with lime, which was positively delicious and to answer our waiter's question, yes, yes I would like an entire pitcher to myself . Since dishes are meant to be shared, we decided to order the small charcuterie plate, the vegetable tempura, mushroom conserva and tuna. Everything was delicious, and the tempura was only lightly coated with crunchy goodness and not at all greasy. The charcuterie plate had a great variety of different items and the only item we were less crazy about was the smoked duck (but then, I don't think either of us were duck fans to begin with so it is really a matter of personal taste). For dessert, my friend had the trifle and I had the very delicious, unctuous chocolate tart. Service: Good. We were also satisfied with the measures they took to ensure a safe experience. The host gave us hand sanitizer when we walked in, and masks are required when moving around the restaurant. The wait staff wore face shields and masks as well. Price point: With taxes, it was about $170 for two people. Great little spot to check out in Gatineau! (But remember to wear your mask!)

Was looking for a wine bar and wanted something different. What sets this spot apart from other…read morewine bars is that they specialize in organic wines. The selection is huge so getting recommendations is very important. I decided to go with a good wine pairing so I could try many different wines. I was not disappointed with the selections. The staff knew so much about every bottle and had a story to go along with it. Service was impressive. The food was good. The highlights were the charcuterie board, pork belly and Brussel sprouts. Ambience was casual and low key. It was a good experience especially having the opportunity to learn and try so much.

I wanted to support a Latinx-owned business during Latinx Heritage Month and saw this gem was…read moreoffering delivery. Plantain Cartel is sort of an extension of the Soca Kitchen (same company, same location) that serves plantain montaditos and patacones. I originally thought it was the Holland location, but it was actually the new Beechwood location that just opened up last month. I might be wrong, but I think everything under Plantain Cartel is only available for takeout or delivery. All of the plantain sandwiches are gluten-free. I got the pulled pork sandwich and the yuca fries. The sandwich had braised pulled pork, roasted ham, pickled onions, mustard, ketchup, garlic aioli, feta, and house pickled slaw in between two large, smashed and fried plantain slices. The plantain was salted and the edges were crunchy, but the middle less so. The pulled pork was tasty, especially with the pickled onions, garlic aioli, and pickled slaw. The sourness of the pickled veg really complemented the pork. I was a bit worried that it wouldn't be as crispy/crunchy by the time it got to me, and, unfortunately, I was right, but that didn't make it any less delicious. I'd like to try it again, but closer to the location, as it started to get even more difficult to eat about halfway through. Super messy and a five-finger, full hands kinda sandwich. Plan for lots of napkins! The yuca fries had a sweet sugar cane glaze and shaved Parmesan. It was sweet and salty and the flavour reminded me a bit of Filipino ensaymada, with the sugar and salty cheese on top. The flavour was good, but the yucca was sliced so thick that it wasn't crispy at all. The photo made it look like they were almost deep fried and crispy all over, but that wasn't the case. Still good, but I was craving the crispy texture, so I was a bit disappointed. I was tempted to also order the ceviche with plantain chips, and the Iberico ham-flavoured gourmet Spanish potato chips. Next time!

This review is for delivery only…read more My friends and I were supposed to go to the Elmdale for patio oysters, but it rained so we had to cancel. My friend recommended we get delivery from Soca Kitchen, which was an amazing suggestion. We ordered a seafood tower. It arrived in about 40 minutes and was fresh, well packed and delicious. All of the dishes were well insulated and remained the correct temperature. All dishes had the right sauces and accoutrements. Soca offers a fancy but delicious seafood. If I have another special occasion, I will order from them again.