Recently found this lovely little restaurant. Super friendly atmosphere. Not a huge menu but great…read morefor sharing and everything we tried so far was up to snuff. And everything is very reasonably priced! Also note they have a much more varied wine selection than several local upscale establishments.

Based on the name and website description of this restaurant, I expected to find a trendy wine bar…read morewith delicious small plate offerings. There was an advertised dress code when it opened but am unsure if it is still there. I think the restaurant is having an identity crisis. If you went to this restaurant based on the name/description you would be disappointed. If you knew that it was a Vietnamese restaurant with a lovely owner and pretty good food, then you would be content. Diners who want Vietnamese don't know it's there, and the guests who visit based on the name Vineyards will be disappointed. The restaurant is still under reno and the tables/seating/atmosphere leave a lot to be desired. This restaurant may be the only place in town that has banh mi and I think they would do well to advertise that. I would recommend that they change their name, advertise the food offerings (banh mi, dim sum, noodle bowl, rice rolls) and change their hours to accommodate the surrounding businesses Tues - Sat opening at 11. Their website currently states 11-11 Thurs to Sat. They only open at noon the days I have been there. The food is alright, but the atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired.

Enjoyed a birthday dinner for 2 at Caribou. The table was on the smaller side as the restaurant…read moreitself is smaller and tends to be pretty packed. The blackened pork chop was cooked to perfection - moist and juicy. I really enjoyed the apple sauce and vegetables, which paired really nicely with the pork. The Malfadine pasta was also nice. It was my first time trying rabbit - if I didn't know better, I would have believed it was chicken. It wasn't gamey in the slightest. The truffle flavour was more subtle than I expected. Though it's hard to critique the cook on either dish, I wouldn't say it was outstandingly delicious or unique. I am not necessarily eager to come back to try other things on the menu. To our surprise, the restaurant also gave us 2 desserts on the house! The cheesecake and tart were both very good and not overly sweet. Though I wish I had ordered their signature raspberry dessert instead of the lemon tart as it seems more unique. Overall, very good food and service. Would recommend for a special occasion.

Saturday night heading into Caribou after a long day of hiking and exploring Thunder Bay…read more The restaurant was a bit of distance from all the hotspots downtown and we were a little concerned with the location. Once we stepped in, we were warmly greeted with a lively dining room, and were quite surprised with the diversity and uniqueness of the menu. We started with Canadian old-fashions, and crab cakes. For dinner had their bus 16 oz steak special which was very nicely done, and the rabbi pasta. We Wish we had more room to try the pizzas because they looked great. We Finished it off with the peanut butter cheesecake. The waitress was charming and very helpful with making our decisions, even though she was supporting a very busy room. A real gem for thunder Bay, great place and great value. It's well worth the five minute drive away from the touristy downtown choices.

Very nice restaurant with good service. I ordered the oysters which were properly cleaned and…read morefresh. They have a decent cocktail selection and a well-stocked bar. Our waiter Alex provided us with great service the whole time. The shrimp and scallop linguine was his recommendation and I enjoyed it. If you are in Thunder Bay this is definitely the place to go for a nice dinner!

The service was great. My server Britney was extremely attentive, and a joy to converse with. The…read morebartender was a great bartender also. Good atmosphere, and the food was delicious. Just the fact I got bed bugs from their restaurant. :-( The only place I visited while in Thunder Bay for the night where I sat down, then it was back to the hotel. So, unfortunately I have to give it a one star. Good thing I found out about the bed bugs before I got home. (Was able to bag all my travel clothing, and stop the problem before even entering my home). Otherwise, I would have given it 4.5 stars.

I'm got the grilled white fish with wild rice. There was absolutely no seasoning on the stuff…read morewhatsoever. It was the most bland food I've ever eaten. I was literally dumping salad dressing on my fish and rice just to flavor. They automatically add a 20% gratuity to the food so they can pay their staff a " living wage." I am a very generous tipper, but I also tip on service. Our waiter never came back after we got our food or asked if we wanted more drinks until we were finished. He was kind of condescending to the people behind us when they asked questions about the menu. Unfortunately, if they don't have to work for their tip, they're not gonna do much more than they have to. My husband's chicken was pretty good, that got it up from two stars to three. We wouldn't go back.

The host staff was very good and informative about the wait process. They made sure we wanted to be…read moreseated outside noting that it can get chilly ( we already knew this from previous visits) and that we needed to have our full group there to be seated. Our server was amazing. Very knowledge and helpful with our wine and food selections. Everyone's food was very delicious. I mean every last thing on the plate was carefully thought out and prepared perfectly. And the dessert. Wow! I'm gluten free so many restaurants only option is crème bruele. Not here. The Swedish cream with lingonberries is to die for. We come back every year. I'm already anticipating next year's visit.

Went for lunch. Great, fast service. Had the fresh fish tacos and fries--both were excellent!read more

The beer was good. They offered the local lager which was quite good. Coconut shrimp was food…read more After that, there isn't much to recommend. The place was empty on a Saturday night. That should have been our first clue. The fish batter was OK. The fish was also OK. The tartar and shrimp sauce were nothing to write home about. The coleslaw was basic. My son couldn't eat his fish tacos and this boy lives for tacos. The broccoli as my daughter side was steamed perfectly, but very, very bland. If you're looking for a place that is mostly mediocre and does not surprise much, this would be the place.

Big fan of FeastON® restaurants so was hoping to arrive in Thunder Bay from the west to be able to…read moregrab dinner here at Tomlin. Walked in around 7pm and were promptly greeted and asked if we wanted to sit at the bar or dining room. We chose the dining room so we walked down the narrow wooden floor hallway to a back area where their dining area was. The table already had drink menus on it which makes sense as reviews say this restaurant is great for cocktails and they have a huge selection of wines. Our server soon brought over water for us and food menus. She asked if either of us had any food allergies, which we didn't. Also explained which section was appetizers/shareable plates and which were mains. Also mentioned that the menu is seasonal and everything on it currently is so good. After giving us some time to choose, she took our order. We ordered one shareable, Tuna Crudo. It was well balanced being sweet, sour, creamy, fresh, and with a tiny little kick. It made it evident that the mains would be really tasty as well. Server came back to not only take away the empty plate, but also swapped out our small plates and cutlery for new ones. Both of our mains arrived at the same time, descriptions of what ingredients were in each. Portion size was definitely fair (not too little and not huge) so we left satisfied and full, but not stuffed. Only regret was that we were only a party of 2, otherwise would have loved to order their Family Style Tasting (the table next to us had it and everything looked delicious). In terms of ambience, seating is cozy, as there isn't a whole lot of space between tables, but it's workable. As well, the lighting is pretty dim for our preference, but can understand why others might enjoy it. We walked over from our hotel, but looks like there is street parking in the area. Overall, had a very pleasant dining experience and service and hospitality was top-notch.

If you ever find yourself in Thunder Bay -- Tomlin is absolutely a MUST. Arguably the most upscale…read morerestaurant in town, it doesn't have a pretentiousness that you encounter at some places. Rather, the friendly service, innovative cookery, and high quality, locally sourced ingredients speak for themselves. I was in town to celebrate my birthday and this place was so special. Also if you want something a little more casual, they have a pizza place a few blocks away tucked inside a brewery, which is also fantastic!

Good portions for the price but you get full faster than expected. its environment is nice and…read morecalm, good seats, and nice music overall would recommend

** SORRY FOR BEING RUDE, BUT UNHAPPY WITH UNEXPECTED BEHAVIOR***…read more First time here at friends recommendation. Food was good but we were told to leave and eat outside as my mother just took few bites from my food as she was not hungry and was new to canadian taste. Not happy at all with what the manager/lead at site told. They provided the container and advised us to eat outside. It is not a buffet nor we are allowed to refill or something. What is the point to eat inside or outside the resturant. The manager literally came and refused and told to eat out as they will not allow my mother to take few bites. I paid the amount, it's on me if I need to share with 1 or 100 people. I paid for the food and portion can't go beyond what it can hold. UNHAPPY WITH THE SERVICE AND ATTITUDE OF WORKERS.

Sept. 14,2025. We left 25 minute's after being seated on the bar side of the restaurant and given…read moremenus. The bar tender checked after about 15 minutes to see if we were looked after. We said not yet. The area waitress walked passed us twice and ignored us. We waited another few minutes and left for Kelsey's down the street. Service was much better there.

Where do I start... The shrimp was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G, the ribs…read morewere incredibly delicious (especially with the original house sauce) and the veggie burger was pretty typical but still tasty. The garlic hash was not very good, would definitely pick a different side next time. As for the staff, they were great! Our waiter, Vincent, was quick and accommodating. The prices were very reasonable, and they often have great specials gI will definitely be back to try more things on the menu!