One of Boyfriend and I's favorite restaurants! This was our…read morefirst visit since they re-did the menu and went with itemized pricing, instead of the "five items for $85" menu they used to have. Of course it is more expensive to eat here now, but still worth it! Delicious food, especially the appetizers. We were sorry to miss our favorite, Kaileigh, but Julie was great and very patient with our table (lots of loud talking and we took forever to choose what to have, lol). TO Bestie joined Boyfriend and I for dinner and really enjoyed her first visit! We shared the goat cheese and beef tartare apps... omg... go just for the apps! Absolutely perfect. She had the chicken and I had their new mushroom pasta as mains. Very good. Boyfriend had a Caesar salad and some steak - I think it was a striploin - he didn't care that much for the steak which was a bit tough. He would definitely stick with the filet mignon next time. Great restaurant and absolutely one of the better dining options in Niagara Falls. Also 18+ so no children running around, and great atmosphere. Beautiful fireplace. All I would add is ambiance music or something (if there was any, we couldn't hear it).

Just a lovely restaurant with very good food. Wonderful ambiance…read more The service was superb. They have a nice wine list, also. We had the seafood pasta dish, which was excellent and very large.

Overall great experience. One server working very hard at the bar and running the tables, but we…read moredidn't have to wait long for drinks or food. Very wine and drinks oriented with the bar being the main focal point of the interior. Very nice and clean, great spot for a date! Food was good, had the saganaki which was flambéed at the table as it needs to be! Also ordered a ribeye from the specials menu which came with Mac and cheese as a side. Steak was cooked to order and very tasty and the Mac and cheese was also good. Will definitely stop back in next time I'm in town!

This was a quaint and quiet place. The pizza was really flavorful. Our waitress was nice and…read moreknowledgeable. Selection was good.

Such an incredible day at Niagara Falls, Canada side!! This bistro seemed like a perfect option to…read morestop and get something light test and drinks! Their hostess? Not so professional! She wasn't very helpful or friendly when we were waiting to be seated... they don't take a name and we felt kind of ignored! In fact the couple standing there waiting in front of us turned and left because they were so frustrated by the "lack" of service. I asked the gal about being seated and she basically told us to just stand there and wait until something opened up. Even more confusing... there were a lot of open tables and even as people were leaving I asked if we could take that table and she acted very indifferent and a bit rude when she answered me with "ya I guess so..." what's that? Very unprofessional. We quickly forgot about this as our server was a doll! So kind and attentive. And the location offered such incredible views and wide variety of eats! Highly recommend the charcuterie cheese/meats! And highly recommend coming here!!

Picked up a little snack while we waited out the rain this week. This spot had several options of…read morecakes and pastries. We got a flaky spinach and feta breakfast pastry. It was ok, but honestly looked better than it tasted. They also sold coffees, teas and soft drinks Staff wasn't honestly not too friendly, just no personality. Food was definitely overpriced for what it was, I suppose they know you're limited in options

A group of us came here for lunch during a weekend trip to Grimsby. It's around the time of peach…read moreharvest so the restaurant is offering special peachy menu currently. The restaurant had really nice renovations and service was attentive. For lunch, I tried Caesar salad, baked mushroom and mushroom pizza. The salad and mushroom were okay. Not wowing but with okay quality. The mushroom pizza had a sweet teriyaki like sauce and blue cheese toppings. The flavour was on the heavier side, but I enjoyed it very well. Expect $35+ per person for lunch here.

Leanne was amazing. She runs an incredible restaurant. The space is very comfortable. We sat…read moreoutside and she turned the heaters for us. We only had an app, cowboy caviar which was great & a drink each but Leanne couldn't have been more gracious. On a busy Friday evening she spent time speaking with us. The drinks were tasty, prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend giving this place a try!

A hidden gem in Niagara! If you are looking for a seafood centric meal in the Niagara peninsula,…read morebut don't want a tourist trap, this is your place. It starts with the service; Welcoming and Knowledgeable. The ambience is casual and you can hear what people are saying across the table from you. Great choices on the menu and a daily list of available oysters, as well as the catch of the day. We had some oysters that were just to put liking, followed by Kats chowder, which was creamy and full of chunks of various seafood. Then the fries with clam sauce, which could be a meal in itself. The day's fish was Arctic Char that was pan- seared to perfection. Last, but not least, parsnip cheesecake , with poached pear and crunchy salted caramel ice cream on the side; a flavor smorgasbord! We loved everything about this place and are already making plans for a return trip.

Short on Take Out (2 seared scallops?) But Best lobster roll…read morein Niagara Falls (Fresh not fishy), green beans excellent, chocolate mousse very good, oyster selection wide as available. Can't wait for King Crab extravagansa! Service very good, clean but no special ambience.

Great wine selection. Wonderful small plates. Lovely ambiance. It's everything you need from a…read morewine bar!

Outstanding location, ambiance, food, and drinks--keeping the budget with fantastic fare!!read more

Very bland they changed menus and it was not good so disappointed…read more Service wasn't great she never came back to ask if we wanted drinks had just gave water to start, our meal was half done before she came back. The ambiance was nice and it wasn't loud so we could have conversation. Disappointed with service and the menu.

Cork & Bean Oshawa chose to call the police on a peaceful, paying customer for wearing pro-Israel…read moresymbols and having a calm conversation. Let that sink in. My friend -- a Christian, not even Jewish -- was meeting with a pastor for coffee. He was wearing an IDF jacket and a Star of David necklace while discussing a recent trip to Israel. No shouting. No confrontation. No disruption. Just coffee and conversation. An employee called Durham Regional Police. Officers showed up and told him his conversation was "offensive." When asked what was said that violated policy, no one could answer. No rule cited. No clear complaint identified. Just vague discomfort -- and removal. So what exactly triggered this escalation? Not behavior. Not threats. Not harassment. Symbols. And Israel. Calling the police on someone because others don't like what he's wearing or the country he's discussing is cowardly and discriminatory. Businesses don't get to selectively silence viewpoints they don't agree with. And weaponizing law enforcement to remove someone over perceived "offense" is an outrageous abuse of discretion. If Cork & Bean believes visible support for Israel warrants police involvement, they should say that publicly. If they don't, then they owe an immediate explanation and apology. Until management addresses this directly and transparently, this establishment does not deserve community support. Do better.

In late July, my best friend and I met up for some shopping and dinner in Oshawa. We also wanted to…read moreexchange birthday gifts. The place where we had dinner had tiny tables. We decided to find a cafe and casually open our presents there. We both yanked out Google Maps on our phones. She had mentioned that she had been to a Cork & Bean in Peterborough and and liked it. I trusted her judgment and said yes. I indicated that we needed to go up and hang a left. She felt that it was the other way around -- down and hang a right. When it comes to directions, she has the better track record since we've known each other. However, she realized that she had read the map wrong and I was correct. It felt like a small triumph, but I'm not the type to rub it in. I'm not horrible at directions. She is better at it. We walked over to this cafe. It may have taken three minutes. We had to wait for the light to change, so we could have done it in two minutes. This cafe had all the windows and doors wide open. We walked in and found a table to plop our stuff down. We then headed over to the counter to check out what we'd like to drink. My friend ordered an iced coffee with oat beverage. We both liked that there were dairy alternatives. She's vegan. I'd prefer to go lactose-free. I saw a sign that said that there were seasonal flavours. I asked the helpful man at the counter if it applied to iced coffee. Yes, it did. He could make any drink seasonal. Nice! I got a large iced peppermint latte with oat beverage. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and tipped. All was great. My friend got her drink first. Moments later, mine was ready. I thanked the man and headed back to our table to join my friend. There was live music at this cafe. We were here on a Saturday evening. Jordins ID (no apostrophe to indicate possession, which seemed odd) was playing. She was great. It was nice to have her in the background as we chatted. My drink was awesome. It was cold. I liked the peppermint with the coffee. It worked out nicely. A customer had brought his dog in. This cafe is obviously pet-friendly. It was nice seeing other customers ask if they could pet the dog. The owner was nice and said yes. The dog seemed to enjoy the affection and attention. We had a nice time chatting a bunch more and opening our presents. It was the perfect place for what we wanted to do. The menu also has beer, cocktails, and more. I saw a bunch of desserts in the display case. Since we had already had dessert with our dinner, we skipped getting any food. This cafe is in downtown Oshawa. It's free street parking on weekends. I enjoyed hanging out at this cafe. It's a nice place to grab a drink and chat, while taking in some local, live music. It was perfect. (341)

My party of four visited during Taste of Oakville, and in hindsight, the evening foreshadowed…read moreitself early -- the restaurant's website was down with a 404 error, and we kept finding two different addresses (one apparently their old location). We eventually found it. Upon arrival, the door swung open and struck a seated guest -- a sign of just how small the space is. The restaurant was full except for one four-top (clearly ours), and we stood awkwardly in the entrance -- which is essentially inside the dining room -- waiting to be acknowledged. When greeted, we were asked if we had a reservation. We said yes. "Table for eight?" we were asked, which felt impossible given the size of the room. We clarified four, and were pointed to the only open table. No name was requested; we realistically could have just walked in and taken it. The space is starkly lit with aggressive bright white lighting that feels more clinical than cozy. The artwork is interesting and gives a gallery-like feel -- it seems the restaurant is aiming for a downtown Toronto wine bar aesthetic, but it doesn't quite land. Our table was missing water glasses, and the stemware was mismatched -- not in an intentional, charming way, but more in a "we ran out" way. Once seated, we weren't acknowledged or offered water for nearly 20 minutes. Not rushing guests is one thing; leaving them feeling forgotten is another. When our server finally arrived, the service set the tone for the evening. One glass of water was poured before he realized another was missing. He disappeared, returned with a glass, inspected it mid-pour, then walked away again (dirty glass). After several more trips and long gaps, everyone eventually received water -- about 15 minutes later. He was polite and friendly, just clearly untrained. He shared that the owner is also the sommelier, cook, and server, and that he liked working there because he wasn't expected to know much about wine -- an interesting admission for a wine bar. The owner greeted us warmly but asked only one guest about wine preferences -- ironically the only non-wine drinker at the table. The concept appeared to be sommelier-led, though this was never explained. If that is the intention, engaging the entire table is essential. That said, the wines themselves were enjoyable; the service surrounding them was not. The Taste of Oakville menu promised three curated 3-oz pours paired with a charcuterie board for two. The pours arrived unevenly and slowly, with little explanation of the pairings. The charcuterie boards were plain and inconsistent between tables despite containing similar items -- basic fruit, crostini, simple cured meats, small portions of brie, and two slices of truffle cheese. No crackers, spreads, or thoughtful touches elevated the experience, and presentation varied noticeably. Our second wine pour didn't arrive until our mains, and service moved so slowly we requested a wine list to order a bottle. We were told there is no wine list -- "we're not that kind of restaurant." Instead, all reds are $80 and all whites $70, and the owner selects the bottle for you after asking only red or white. The concept might work if explained upfront; without context, it was confusing. At one point, noticing my empty glass, our server poured me a random red -- which turned out to be the same wine as our first pour -- and then left without serving anyone else. We had to remind staff we were still waiting for our second curated pour. Nothing about the experience felt curated. The most surprising moment of the night came when our mains arrived. As we lifted our appetizer plates -- still holding olive pits, fruit rinds, and crumbs -- the servers told us not to worry about clearing them and proceeded to place our main dishes directly on top of the used plates. I'm still shocked. I wouldn't do that at home, let alone expect it at a Lakeshore, or quite frankly, any restaurant. Two of us ordered the tagliatelle, which was tasty but contained only two small pieces of short rib -- and was difficult to enjoy while staring at discarded rinds beneath the plate. The other two ordered brisket sliders: two sliders, no sides. They tasted good but left diners hungry. One guest joked they kept thinking the fruit rinds were fries -- unfortunately accurate. We tried to make the best of the evening, but it never delivered the cozy wine-and-charcuterie experience we had anticipated -- dim lighting, thoughtful pairings, something special. After finishing our meal, we requested our bills and reminded staff we were still waiting for the third curated pour. We were told "five minutes." Those five minutes never came. Eventually, wanting simply to leave, we paid a single combined bill and sorted it out ourselves. Dinner for four totaled $460. This was not the boutique Lakeshore dining experience we expected, and ultimately, it was deeply disappointing.

As an Oenophile, I was excited to check out The Wine Bar in my neighbourhood. The door was open, In…read morewalked in at 4:55 to be "Greeted" by the Owner, "We don't open till 5 o'clock".......Attitude from the get go. I looked at the menu, interesting but very pricey for the offering. I looked at a row of wine bottle partially open and simply corked, no nitrogen or air extraction.....no telling how long the wine had been "Breathing"....Days? I am puzzled by the discrepancy 5 Star vs 1 Star reviews. I have no confidence in the 5 star reviews....Friends?...Self reviewed? No serious wine enthusiast would visit this establishment...bad attitude, poor value, insufficient wine care and presentation.

This was such a cozy experience. 19 degrees, snowing & this was the perfect place to cuddle up for…read morebrunch Located inside a quaint hotel in downtown Niagara Falls, it's a rustic lodge aesthetic complete with a burning fireplace in the dining area. They had a holiday bar that was secluded yet super cute. The service was pretty good, didn't take too long for someone to greet us. The food was soso - I ordered an egg Benedict with Canadian bacon & a mimosa. It might be the American in me but the bacon seemed undercooked and the potatoes barely seasoned. My family shared avocado toast and stated that it was standard as well. Overall this seems like a fun place for cocktails and comfort so I'm not writing it off. If I'm ever on this side in the future, I'll try dinner instead.

Most of food I had in Niagara Falls was what I will call touristy. It may have tasted good, but it…read morewas priced in the high end. Flour Mill Scratch Kitchen was different. The food tasted great and for what I ate - the value matched up. The burger was solid. The place is small and quaint and is attached to a hotel. The staff were very friendly and made me wish I was staying at the property. Would definitely go back!