Came here for Taste of Clarkson and we took advantage of their prix fixe menu. We got the arancini,…read moresalad, coffee rubbed steak, and the pasta. As for dessert, we got the cheesecake and the gelato. This was a lot of food for two people and we really tried to finish it all. The arancini had a good risotto flavour and was cooked well. The salad tasted fresh and I really enjoyed it. The steak was cooked well but the taste was just not as what I was expecting. I was surprised that the coffee didn't taste as strong but this was my first time trying it so I don't have much to compare it to. The pasta was a lot and came with three different kinds of meat. I really enjoyed the pistachio gelato and would probably get that one again. Overall, the experience was not too bad. The service was also okay. I'd come by and try their pizza next time.

Visited with my mom, step dad hubby and our 22 month old daughter and enjoyed a nice meal…read more The atmosphere was cozy and our server was lovely. The food was very tasty overall. I enjoyed the chicken piccata I ordered and everyone in our party enjoyed their meal. The Margherita pizza was the only miss in my opinion - wished the crust was thinner and the sauce less sweet but they made it for my daughter so perhaps it was made more "kids style." We took cannolis to go and they were delish. Would return again someday.

Came by for lunch, inside it's a very large restaurant, on the one side they have the traditional…read moreseating, the other side are chairs and tables. The walls are covered in either art or cultural pieces. Great place/ option for hosting large gatherings. We got a bunch of different things to try including eggs off their brunch part of the menu. The meat was tender and rice flavourful, the fresh bread was also really good. The complimentary tea was very well appreciated. Overall, we really enjoyed our time at this restaurant, the service was great, they kept checking on us.

Based on reviews elsewhere, I was quite disappointed with this restaurant on various fronts,…read morenamely service (lacking) and food. Food wasn't bad, but plate definitely lacked some elements, didn't look at all as per what's online. Bulgur/tomato were all pre-plated to barely room temperature. Bread was also not warm. Only meat was grilled (probably re-grilled) before serving. Despite being overstaffed, service was hands-off for the most part. There were at least 3 male servers and they barely came around to my table. Although they attended the other 2 parties who were dining in a fairly empty, large dining room on a Wednesday evening. No water glasses were filled. I don't think something as simple as water should be asked of a customer who is dining in. There was a friendly, female server when I first walked in, but I think she was asked to do something else and I didn't see her in the front. The male staff were a bit more concerned about smoking/chatting out front. Again other tables seemed to have more attentive service.

I've been to Isabelle's a few times now and have to admit I LOVE the outdoor patio. Great view of…read morethe lake and the atmosphere is stunning and cozy. I usually go for the cocktails or wine which are always great, but the last time we decided to try a couple appetizers and were not disappointed. We got an order of oysters and the burrata. The burrata was one of the best I've had. The combination of the cheese with the honey and thyme was incredible, along with the grilled sourdough. Will be back simply for the burrata and will have to try some other items on the menu. I will say that my preference is the outdoor space compared to the indoor restaurant. We felt like the indoor atmosphere was a bit cold, if that makes sense! The tables and seating were so far apart, so it didn't feel very intimate. I'd probably opt to sit outdoor if you're going with a partner, but again, this is just my preference. Service is also fast and the staff is very friendly.

Isabelle is a beautiful restaurant for brunch during the summer…read more It's right by the water and it's so nice during the patio season! I see they also have private rooms available to book for special occasion as well. Parking at the hotel is expensive, but within 10 minute walk you can find street parking and city parking lots that only charge $2/hr. They don't offer brunch of Sundays but their regular lunch menu is pretty decent as well. We enjoyed the steak and frites, trout, and octupus that we got. The coffee items are average, don't expect specialty cafe quality. Service was pretty good overall. It does get busy during 12-1pm peak, but our waiter was very friendly and came over to check on us a few times throughout. But ultimately, you're definitely here for the view, so be sure you specify that you want a window seat when you make the reservation.

Delicious Italian food outside of Toronto. Our party of five stuck to the classics - bruschetta,…read morechicken parmigiana and Tuscan Ricotta Gnocchi. They were all good portions and delicious.

Food was absolutely delicious. You MUST order the Arancini appetizer !! The Lobster ravioli was…read morecooked perfectly but I must admit the sauce was VERY salty. This is the only reason I have to take a star away. Staff was quick and very friendly. I would definitely visit again. We sat in a cozy booth inside. Outdoor seating looked cute as well.

Watermark is a beautifully appointed restaurant, staff are friendly, washrooms clean…read more We went for Mothers Day & tried the specials! Both of them we tried were advertised with hash browns! To our disappointment they all came with tatertots. We asked the waitress if they ran out of hash browns- she checked & said no- that's what they had served all day. She did ask if we wanted french fries instead.

My friend was hoping to enjoy their wings on Wednesday wing night on June 8 and was turned away by…read moreShannon because 2 or more are required to dine is what he was told. They have tables for two so one person could sit there, however they choose to discriminate again one person dining. The Dickens in Burlington and other patios in the neighbourhood are open to one person dining. Shame on you Watermark Taphouse.

It is our second time to have dinner here. The food is amusing!!!…read moreEveryone here is so friendly and happy! Even the chef came out to talk to us tonight! We had their cheese board (not on the menu) and deep fired calamari to start. Every dishes were good especially the Branzino (Seabass), Vongole Alla Chitarra (handmade noodles). Adding truffles to your dishes would also be good! We had a very interesting Italian white wine (see my photo). It is so fruity and refreshing but it does have what wine supposed to be! Will definitely come back!

Recommended by my girlfriends coworker. So we decided to order take out for a Friday night dinner…read more We ordered the tagliatelle with the pork ragu, gnocchi, and the San Pietro pizza. The gnocchi was perfectly cooked and the tagliatelle was too. The pizza was incredible. Great work over here and I can't wait to experience the dine in.

I wanted to take my wife to a nice restaurant for her birthday and after some looking I decided to…read moretake her to Lord Nelson in Burlington. It's located in a small unassuming strip mall. When we entered we weren't greeted and the young coat check/hostess seemed a bit timid and confused. Eventually an older lady greeted us and I told her we had a reservation, which in the notes online I had requested "a quiet table for 2". The lady explained that they were having an "event" today and we could have a table in a private room that is quieter but the table in the main room is much nicer. Not wanting to make a fuss I told her the regular table would be fine. It wasn't too long afterwards I regretted this decision as the main room was very loud, and after another group was seated next to us it got even rowdier. It felt more like a pub during a game night rather than a fine dining restaurant. (This was on a Thursday evening) The hostess did check our coats which was nice. Anyways, I read in the reviews that the Caesar salad is made table side and is really good so we started with that. My wife ordered the Lord Nelson special and I got the Chicken Supreme. Shortly after we ordered we were brought a small platter with pickles, olives, Pate and a bowl of garlic bread. I have been to restaurants before where they bring you complimentary bread but this was 2 tiny pieces of garlic bread. I tried it with the pate but it was better on its own as the pate didn't have much of a taste to it. Eventually the waiter set up the salad table and began to make it infront of us. He appeared to be making the dressing and everything from scratch but I can't be sure as he didn't really explain what he was doing. He just started mixing and mashing and I couldn't tell what some of the ingredients were. It would have been great if he explained what he was doing or even asked if we cared. Especially considering this salad costs almost $50. About 1/3 of the way through he stopped to help another table light something. He took the lighter they were using to try and start up some sort of fondue or something. Then he came back and continued making our salad without washing his hands. Yeah, he's using utensils to make the salad but he's squeezing the lemon with his bare hands and...well it's not hygienic, ya know? Anyways the salad and the experience of having a nice Caesar made traditionally from scratch infront of you is great and it tasted good but not $50 good. It was a bit heavy on the dressing. Our mains came shortly after we finished the salad. My wifes Lord Nelson special featured Beef Tenderloin Tournedos which were cooked to perfection. Very delicious. My Chicken Supreme was also very tasty. Both came with the exact same sides though my cubed potatoes were slightly undercooked. We were too full to finish our meals so we got the leftovers put away for us. They were placed in cheap flimsy containers more suited to Chinese food restaurants, and we didn't get a bag or anything to put them in. Not very fancy at all. We skipped dessert and got the bill. In my opinion it was quite expensive for what we got. I have been to expensive, fine dining restaurants and steakhouses before and this place just isn't worth the cost. As we were leaving we had to wait awkwardly at the front because we needed our coats and no one was there to get them for us. Eventually the young hostess came over and handed our coats back to us in a big bundle. The poor thing seemed very spaced out and out of her element. Anyways, the wife was pleased so Mission Accomplished but I won't be back, especially at that price, and I don't recommend anyone else go unless they have money to burn. TL;DR, Expensive steaks with meh service.

The service is only out done by the food. If this was in Toronto you would never be able to get in.read more

This clean and freshly decorated restaurant had excellent food I enjoyed their eggplant parm and my…read moredining companion had a great looking gluten free Ruben. Very tasty and great service!

$18 gets you a Philly cheesesteak sandwich made with a hotdog bun…read moreFast, food, quality, at roadhouse price