Secrets abound, bartending genius is casually administered, and friends are made. Sugar Run is…read morethat rare bar offering up OG service without pretension or absorbent prices. Find it and you're suddenly in a noir film from a more romantic age. Did I mention the sexy, shadow-drenched, luxurious vibe? The way it shifts from mellow cocktail bar to raucous comedy club every once in a while? Great place to be social, take a date, or chill with your crew. Stellar service and staff. Have fun finding it.

Service was incredible. Drinks very, very good. Justin, the owner, is an incredible mixologist. You…read moreshould check out Sugar Run if you are anywhere in the vicinity.

We came here on a date night and thank goodness we thought of reservations! As it came out to be,…read moreDon Julio's was hosting a Dia de los Muertos celebration. It was extremely busy but despite this everything was kept clean, the servers were fantastic, and the food was muy delicioso. Honestly best tacos I have had maybe ever? Mucho recommend! Bonus points: wheelchair accessible bathrooms AND gender neutral bathrooms on top of separate male and female bathrooms.

Great tacos and service…read more Chicken taco was incredible and fresh made corn tortillas was a nice touch, Colleague had a chicken bowl with green rice and said it was excellent.

The waffles and gravy are to die for...the service is great .... fried chicken with THE GRAVY…read more unbelievably good. IM A LONG TIME FOODY.

Love the food and the daily specials they have!! We stopped by on a Saturday night which was their…read morechef's special. And that night we had a deliciously charred but soft octopus dish. Along with that we enjoyed the fried Brussel sprouts appetizer and some sort of mini sliders dish. Would definitely come back for another one of their daily specials and trying some of their cocktails!

The best drinks in town!!! Amazing cocktails and variety of spirits. High quality and creative…read morebeverages. Excellent service. Fun decor and seating areas. They have a limited food/snack menu but what they do have is delicious. You can also order food from the taco place next door and it can be delivered to your table. The feta lemon dip with crostini was lovely. The snack tray of cheeses , olives and nuts was delicious. The kettle chips were flavorful too. Me and my friends loved our cocktails. The decor is fun and old timey. Definitely a fun ambiance and experience.

Easily best bar in Stratford with truly craft cocktails and superb service in a quint Havana-esq…read morelounge.

I visited here mainly for their extensive whiskey selection. I ordered the Fuyu (blended),…read moreGlenfiddich 12-year, and Lagavulin 16-year. There was a live band playing, and the place was dimly lit, just like any good whiskey bar should be. Service was prompt, even when it was bustling.

White Rabbit might be a little hard to find but it is located in Uptown Waterloo and had awesome…read moretacos #1 Jerk Chicken Tacos These tasted a little salty and spicy, perfect combination for chicken lovers. #2 Old No. 7 Battered Cod This one was also a little spicy with the mayo sauce on top but we loved the combination. If you are more of a seafood person this would be the right choice for you. Adding the salsa and lemon gives an extra bold taste and the chips on the side tasted amazing

5 stars! I'm from Toronto and everything blows my mind, the quality the value the drinks the…read moreatmosphere! Must get the striploin, trout and a cocktail. Will be back very soon!

Was great.... Now closed due to lamé owner Staff and chef…read morewere amazing! Owner not so much.

I want to start off by saying I'm rooting for the Odd Duck, which recently was recognized by the…read moreMichelin guide (and well deserved)! My four star rating is just that I think they're really good, but they could be great. The staff is wonderful, both personable and knowledgable about the menu and ready to ask questions if they don't know the answers. The restaurant itself is charming too - you have a small store at the front and then pass by an open kitchen before being seated in a comfortable dining area. I was with a group of 4: my husband, and then another couple he's friends with that I was meeting for the first time. We were told that we should consider 2 dishes per person, and 6-8 for a group like ours with the intention of sharing. I love the chance to get to try many different things, so sharing seemed like the way to go. With that said, some of these dishes were much more challenging to share than others. We got the fried oyster mushrooms (easy to share), eggplant (easy), leek (difficult), roots (medium), duck (medium), crab & shrimp (hard), and mushroom main (easy). To this point, I would suggest going as a couple or with a friend you're quite comfortable with as the dishes feel easiest shared between 2 and not as large of a group. Minor, I know, but still worth mentioning. The food itself was delicious. Stand outs to me were their mushroom dishes (both fried and the main), crab & shrimp, and caramel apple dessert. I loved these for being incredibly thoughtful dishes, wherein the star of the dish was never minimized, and other elements brought in textural surprises or nuanced tastes to compliment what was being featured. The only thing we had that I felt was a miss was the seasonal pumpkin dessert, and for having had 9 dishes with only 1 being a bit lackluster means to me that Odd Duck has 5 star potential! The things that brought this to a four were the pacing, cutlery, and challenges sharing after it had been suggested we do so. With so many plates, I acknowledge the challenge but sometimes it felt like we were waiting quite a bit of time for the next bite of food. While the staff was attentive and refreshed our plates and silverware multiple times, there were a few dishes (leeks, and duck come to mind) that I wish we would have had a sharper knife. Knowing that we planned to share everything, I also wish that we'd been armed with that sharper knife to help divvy everything up accordingly. With that said, I would absolutely return to the Odd Duck. I love that they use fresh, seasonal ingredients and do a great job with them. I hope that when I return some of the things that made them a four have been easily remedied and the experience is a true five stars!

Not the nicest location (across the Kitchener bus terminal, in the plaza by the convenience store),…read morebut the venue inside is nice (simple and industrial). My friend recommended this place. They change the menu every two weeks or so (and she may or may not have tried each menu change...). There was four of us, and we got 10 dishes to share, as well as the cheese sampler. The service was good, and they brought out two at a time so we could savour it all. We started with the cheese sampler which came with two local cheeses, and a nice strawberry sauce, and their homemade crackers. (See pictures for the menu we had that night) The carrots came with a tasty sauce. The turnip dish was nice, but for me the mushrooms were the star of this dish. I didn't find the tuna fishy, and the lime crema paired well, as well as the sesame tuile (cracker). The scallop may seem overpriced at $30 for just one, but it was perfectly cooked (the knife just glided its way down), and big enough to share among the four of us. Certain parts of the beef were more cooked than others, but had a nice tasty sear. They didn't ask how we liked it cooked and came medium rare to medium (I usually order rare). The blueberry and peppercorn jus paired nicely with it. The lentil salad may have been one of my favourites. It tasted like it had lemongrass in it (which is one of my favourite flavours) and a convincing way to introduce lentils to those who may not be a fan. The bok choy was presented nicely and the mint paired well with it. I especially liked the rice paper chip. The gnocchi had a nice chew to it, and I liked the basil and sour cherry sauce. We finished off with their gluten free chocolate cake, and the mousse. They were both tasty, but if I had to choose again, it would be the mousse. The cake is soft and the (hibiscus & licorice root coconut) ice cream happily reminded me of coconut sago. The mousse is a bit misleading, as it's nothing like you would expect: not a soft creamy dessert, but instead ice cream with a hard ruby/dark chocolate coating on the outside. The chocolate coating is a bit hard to break, but tasty once you do. If the menu remained the same I would reorder: the turnip dish, scallop, lentil salad, gnocchi, and tuna. Menu looks a bit pricey, however they don't charge gratuity, as they pay a thriving wage. Would definitely come again.

We noticed Okazu on the way into the Avon Theatre, especially the late night menu posted on the…read morewindow. A well curated list of small plates from locally sourced food. We loved the dishes we had: dumplings, roasted eggplant, potato curry, and a Bahn Mi sandwich. Okazu also boasts a good selection of well-priced cocktails but it's the staff that make this spot special. Friendly, attentive, personal and engaged wait staff made our visit special. Added bonus - it's where the actors come after the show. The Mermaid Margarita, Thai Mi Chile and the Ume Up cocktails were all interesting, delicious and not too sweet which is often a complaint.

Great service great food and amazing cocktails, Sunday evening so not busy but they were spot onread more

My fiancé and I went here for Valentine's Day and absolutely loved our experience. First, our…read morewaiter gave us phenomenal service. So personable and helpful. I went out with crutches and a knee splint and he went out of his way to find something to support my leg so I could sit comfortably. He was also so kind to retrieve us information from the bar manager multiple times when we were trying to figure out what wine and beer we wanted to take home. In addition to the service, the food was great and the wine and beer pairings they selected fit with the food fit so well. Our mains were our favourite - the trout and osso bucco. Both came with amazing sauce, and sides were cooked perfectly. I would definitely go back to see what they have on their everyday menu to test it out. And I 100% recommend you try them out as well!

While in town for a five day stint, I ended up dining at The Rich Uncle 3 times! Was it the…read moreexcellent craft cocktails? The program is definitely spot on, thoughtful, and expert. Was it the decadent comfort food? The lamb shank was juicy and punched and the burger was over the top and worth every calorie. Was it the five course Irish dinner that I was lucky enough to score a seat for? With a friggin coursed beer pairing? If I had to settle on one thing, it was probably the stellar service. The staff was so personable and the bar tenders world class. Can't wait to visit again.

I'd been excited to try this new location in Guelph for awhile now. I'm a cocktail lover + gin…read morelover. Based on their Instagram they'd worked out early opening kinks and were displaying some really cool cocktails. We arrived on a Friday night in August around 8pm. Seating upstairs in the restaurant was pretty full but there were one or two tables. We were a group of 5 and the hostess at the door seems VERY flustered. We later agreed that she must have been very new. She sat us in front of their front window (garage door style) that was open. It was a chilly night - like maybe 16 by this point. We asked if she could close the door. She said she would check. 5 minutes later, nothing. She cane back with waters and 1/2 the glasses were dirty. Then a waitress came over and we asked if we wanted drinks but we had not been given menus by hostess...ha so we asked for those. We then again if she could close the garage door and she said no. So we asked if we could be moved somewhere else. We were moved to a table meant for 4 but at least we were warm! We ordered drinks and they arrived very quickly- I was surprised at how quick. We ordered meals too...however, these took over and hour to come out. So that wasn't great- and what we ordered were not complicated (burger, charcuterie, fries...). I tried the Brussels which were just okay - the batter on them was weird. The charcuterie board at $22 was kind of boring g and lacked variety. Then our waiter once it was bill time disappeared. So we flagged down the hostess and she said she would get the machine and out bills....well that never happened. So another waitress walked by and we snagged her and settled up. We decided to head down to the speakeasy to check that out. It was much better. Everything was cheaper (cash only) and it was like chilling in a big basement with lots of old overstuffed couches. It was full when we first went down at 10:30 but within 15 it was nearly empty. Very chill and a good winter hangout. Two tips : cash only and the password changes weekly and is on their Instagram (however we were not asked for it)

I really like this place. I have been there 3 times with great food and great service every time…read more I've had the ribs and the fish and chips both of which were better than anywhere else in Guelph. My daughter loves their burgers which are made from beef they grind themselves, so you can have it cooked to whichever doneness you want, even rare. I want to give them particular kudos for my visit last night when I showed up at about 9:15 and told them that about 9 of my friends would be joining me. They quickly put some tables together and got me a drink. When my friends started arriving it turned out that there were more like 20 of us. They added more tables and quickly got drinks going. The food took as long as you would expect for a table of 20, not a moment longer. Everyone's food came out at the same time, hot and delicious. I had the grilled halibut which was super fresh and beautifully prepared. Everyone in our party commented positively on the dishes they ordered. That must be an incredibly well-run kitchen. Thanks Gin Mill for a lovely after-event evening. One suggestion: an espresso machine or at least coffee and tea.