It's a must visit to this mecca of Hawaiian pizza. Parking can be a challenge, but we were fortunate enough to find parking space by the side of the road a few establishments from Satellite. Service was excellent. Our lady server was friendly and always checked up on how we were doing. The place was tidy and spacious and there were plenty of seating available even for big groups. It was great to get to try pizza at the birthplace of the world famous (and sometimes controversial and divisive) Hawaiian pizza. The pizza taste was honestly not anything extraordinary. I imagine that there is not really much ways to change up how pineapple and ham slices go on a pizza. The other menu item we were able to sample was the alfredo pasta which was good. We did not have it with the grilled chicken, but it was still good enough on its own. read more

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This is our go-to place.The food is very tasty,the service is good and the prices are reasonable.

Ordered Clubhouse between two with cheese no tomatoes. Came out with no cheese so sent it back and by the time it came back out bread was soggy. Server had to be asked twice for water and for silverware was told they don't normally give silverware for sandwiches and fries. I noticed one other table had to ask for silverware also. To top it off they charged 2.99 for splitting the meal or should I say giving us an extra plate which was never mentioned or have been charged in the past. read more

This family restaurant in downtown Chatham is where the first Hawaiian pizza was created and served decades ago, I ordered a Hawaiian pizza and I'm glad I did. The crust was substantial, done on the outside and tasty all the way through. The pineapple and ham were delicious, I understand now why this dish had stayed on the menu for decades, The menu has a variety of yummy traditional diner-style meals with breakfast, lunch and dinner specials. The welcoming staff completes the small town ambiance, If you're hungry and on the 401 eastbound between Windsor and Chatham, or westbound between London and Chatham, exit the freeway and try this excellent eatery, Exit 81 eastbound, exit 90 westbound, read more

Took my 86 yr old mom, and two cousins for lunch for her bday. Left disappointed, as her hot hamburg wasn't hot, wings were ok but very goopy. None of my guests said much at all, since I paid and seemed disappointed Service sub-par, no coffee or after drinks, until we piped up, as though we were rushed out. Even though there were only a few people there. No desserts brought up, and I doubt I'd go back, even though I came back after being gone 30 yrs from living in Chatham. The "invention" of hawaiian pizza is the biggest they have going for them. read more

Called ahead to order a corned beef on rye sandwich. Was ready real quick. Had to ask for pickle and mustard. $9 got me a small portion of meat and soggy bread. Very disappointed . read more

Satellite Restaurant - Stingy and effortless take out - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chatham, Ontario

I came here because somebody brought me here! Apparently this restaurant has been servicing Chatham for a very longtime! The wait staff was fantastic but I thought the food was average! Although again I did not have a very high expectation coming in here! However I would not be opposed to visiting this place again! read more

Satellite Restaurant - Country Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chatham, Ontario

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Went tonight for dinner. We had a good breakfast there a couple weeks ago and thought we would bring the kids. They had several tables open so we split into 2 tables. She came over fairly quick to take our order and brought appetizers in good time. Then another table of 6 people came in and a table with 2 older people. BOTH tables ordered after us yet both were served before. Our waitress asked us once if we wanted more to drink and then we asked again she said there were only 2 fills so we were charged for two more drinks. Our kids were fed first which was fine but it was about 10 minutes before our orders came. And I ordered the "special". Wasnt impressed with what looked to be frozen veggies. Everything else tasted ok. She walked by us about 4 times and we asked for a refill. She apologized when she brought our meal saying well we are busy. We ate and didnt say anything. My husband paid and she said well we fired a waitress last week due to being slow and now its busy. I think they fired the wrong waitress because she was lousy. Couldve checked in with us saying your foods on the way or let me check on it not akwardly glancing and then looking through us. Even getting the bill we waited while she took another order, poured a pop, spoke to someone at the bar and then she sauntered over. We have no problem over $120 for dinner IF service is good. She wouldve gotten a nice tip if she'd only done a better job. Very dissappinting read more

I despise Hawaiian pizza, but it would be uncanadian of me not to see the place it was invented at! Upon first entering the Satellite you sense a warm aura, a classic diner with historic Chatham photos and maps on the wall. Ask for the lake view for a treat! I was pleasantly surprised at the variety on the menu since they are advertised as just a diner. Skipping the pineapple, I opted for the panzerotti, holy smokes, its larger than my hands!! The dough was unlike i've seen before, it was soft and thick, very familiar to a donut. They were generous with the cheese and I could barely finish half. Apparently the meat sauce that comes with it, is homemade. I loved that I could taste the large chunks of meat and it paired perfectly with the panzerotti. Overall, a very homey restaraunt with attentive staff! read more

Satellite Restaurant - HUGE panzerotti with meatsauce on the side for take out. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chatham, Ontario

On our way to Toronto from Detroit on a road trip, and minutes into the USA vs Slovenia world cup match, we drove deep into Chatham desperately trying to find a place to grab breakfast and watch the game. A courteous Chathamian who we spoke to told us our best shot would be to try Satellites. At around 10am in the morning, in the middle the week, this place is nearly completely empty. That changed when us 7 guys walked in. The staff understood our situation and gracefully and empathetically, opened up the bar area and let us take over the place and even managed to get their big screen TV on. I had the egg/pancake combo with coffee filled w/o asking. The server was even nice enough to give each us separate checks. These accommodating Canucks did their best to make us crazy Americans feel right at home. Thanks a million Satellites! read more

The Satellite is an institution in Chatham...even my parents grew up coming here. Its easy to see why. They offer delicious classic restaurant fare at amazing prices. You'll get your usual brekky options, your roast beef dinners, your diner-style sandwiches, and a smattering of Greek cuisine (the owner is Greek). Their Clubhouse is a standout, triple decker, lots of crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and the BEST part - REAL shaved, white meat turkey. Not the processed crap you get at most places. Served with a side of salad and their fantastic crisp french fries. For under 8 bucks! read more

Satellite Restaurant - Clubhouse! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chatham, Ontario

I haven't been here in almost 20 years...and nothing's changed. Popped in here with my parents on a recent visit for omelettes and while my veggie one didn't have as much flavor as I expected and the omelette itself was a little overcooked, it was still good and came out FAST. That is thankfully another thing that's not changed about the Satellite! Our server was great...fast and friendly and we were in and out in no time, good as we had a busy afternoon on deck! I was bummed the river view has degraded so much over the years...decades really but that's got nothing to do with the restaurant just me remembering the days when we'd walk the docks after lunch and see all the boats. We were treated to a couple kayakers and some smaller fishing boats. Next time I will skip on breakfast and go straight for the clubhouse as I am sure it's still on the menu....anytime I've had a clubhouse they don't compare to the Satellite's true clubhouse (vs putting turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato on a bun and trying to pass it off as a club!). I wish I ordered that last week but I didn't think I was that hungry. read more

Yes, this is the place where pineapple on pizza was invented, but I'll forgive them for that. I have been coming here on and off for over 40 years and it has been consistently good. They have dressed the place up a bit but it still has great service and good comfort food. I highly recommend the hot turkey sandwich which is piled high with roasted turkey and smothered in real turkey gravy. Served with vegetables and mashed potatoes this makes a wonderful lunch. For the best experience try to get a table in the back overlooking the river. read more

Unfortunately after this restaurant was recommended to us while visiting Chatham, we didn't have a very good dining experience. The first issue is that it smelt like an Indian restaurant. The salad bar was fresh, a little short on choice but ok. The food was substandard for the most part. Started with a poutine; the fries were nicely done covered in dark gravy and grated cheese. It was passable as a starter but the gravy left some question in quality. The main courses consisted of dry chicken dishes and flavorless, boring vegetables. The potatoes and gravy sides were not appetizing. The ocean perch was passable, a little over done but the best meal of the four. I could make a much better meal at home and not have to pay $75. Ps who puts lime wedges in Rickard's Red? read more

Our go to restaurant when we all want something different. This restaurant has been open for years! There are some great items on the menu and of course done not so good. For good Roast beef dinner, fork tender with mashed and veggies ( veggies are not fresh) good gravy all girls under $15 Roast beef dip- same great meat on a large bun Panzerotti- huge Basic breakfast- nice and cheap Chicken delight The salads are mostly iceberg lettuce. read more

Just a warning. When you look at the page with Wing and more and steaks etc. the salad bar does NOT come with all those meals as indicated at the bottom of the page. This we were not informed of til we got the bill. Our waitress just said " you can go up for your salad bar any time you want ". Since there was four of us, and no mention as to who was entitled for salad bar, we all went up. There is no way I would pay 8.95 for a sandwich plate size salad. Also, we had to ask if we would like a coffee after our meal and was not asked if we wanted dessert. Not happy. read more

Try the crunchy rice, definitely unique texture. The greek salad was a desert platter sparsely covered in wilted lettuce, 3-4 unpitted black olives, no feta, minimal dressing. ( don't comment to kitchen staff unless you want an angry tirade in Greek) Oh, and they should stir the cottage cheese in the salad bar a little more often... read more

I went on a date, butterflies and all. I ordered a Ruben sandwhich. The entire sandwhich was try. Meat and bread. The fries were cold as well. Cute place, and very nice service. read more

Nothing special. Just your next restaurant serving frozen replated sides with the regular assortment of meal options. Didn't live up to the hype. read more

Came for lunch today, server brought us menus and water. Waited another 10 mins, ready to order. Our server seated a party of +6 and proceeded to take there order and left us sitting there...so we left. First and last time to ever patronize this place. Can't say anything about the food, didn't get that far...was hoping for a quick lunch but it was not in the cards I guess. read more

Inventors of the Hawaiian Pizza. Can't believe it? Check it out: http://www.chathamdailynews.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2642491. Let's get the Hawaiian Pizza back on the menu!!! read more

We came in for a late lunch and the restaurant was empty. Red flag #1. We wanted a view of the Thames, so we walked through the entire restaurant which reeked of BO. Red flag #2. We were handed greasy, slimy menus. Red flag #3. In hindsight, we should have ran, however, we thought since we had this recommendation, the food must be fab. Not! The POUTINE was covered in store bought shredded cheese with canned beef gravy. The fries were crispy and hot. The garlic lemon chicken breast was so overcooked that the meat had turned a crispy brown-(it was skinless). My sister's grilled chicken wrap had the same quality of chicken. Inedible. We told the waitress who did offer to replace the chicken breast but was not apologetic. On a good note the lettuce in salad bar was fresh. The croutons were cold and soggy. My brother had perch and it was good with a nice helping so we shared his plate. Unfortunately it was breaded and deep fried which is what we tried to avoid by ordering the chicken. My diet coke was served in a small juice glass packed with ice for $2.75. My brother ordered Rickard's draft and was charged over $5 for an import. We left very dissatisfied with the quality of the food and the unapologetic service read more

Satellite Restaurant - Poutine at Satellites - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chatham, Ontario

I have been coming to this restaurant for over 30 years, and it has always been great. I have had many parties in the back room including my 30th anniversary (yes I brought my wife on our first date here and we continue to return for roast beef), always have a great experience either eating breakfast lunch or supper, the food is terrific, great prices, and very fast service! read more

A. trip to Chatham would not be complete without having dinner at theSatellite. I always try. and get a seat near the window that overlooks the window. Excellant roast beef .dinner. read more

Great place! Dropped in after reading a review recommending satellite. Everything in the review was accurate from the delicious food to speedy service. Andrea was quick and courteous. Will pass on the recommendation of the turkey club sandwich and add that the meat lovers skillet was amazing. Definitely a good place for a quick bite and a pleasant experience! read more