Friendly staff and locals. Expensive. Generous portions. Really didn't like their sausage,…read morecinnamon bun griller, or maple syrup- could be personal taste. The cinnamon bun griller was a cool idea. I would try it again, perhaps they over toasted it because it was crunchy like a cookie sandwich. The eggs, toast, and coffee were great. Honestly, if it wasn't as expensive I would give 4 stars.

This bistro was the perfect place for brunch. The food was superb and the waitress was very nice…read more By the time we left, the place was almost full. It's located along a one way street. We had no problems finding parking on a Thursday late morning. All the food coming out of the kitchen looked amazing and photo worthy. It's decor was styled with lots of Roosters which was perfect, hence the name. Prices were fair and portions generous.

We came here for Sunday brunch with friends and ordered the Timberjack Special (all day breakfast…read moremeal) and Mojakka Meal (homemade menu). My husband and I wanted to try the Finnish staples. Overall, the food was good. The breakfast was standard and as expected. I liked the Finnish pancakes because they were soft, buttery, and the right amount of eggy. I just wished the dish was a bit more filling. My husband enjoyed his Mojakka stew -- it was hearty and comforting. The beef was tender. It wasn't the most flavourful stew, but I think the point of this stew is to be hearty and classic rather than unique / bursting with spices. Again, my only criticism would be the portion size being on the smaller side. The service was prompt and friendly.

Nova's is probably the most efficient restaurant I've ever eaten at, while still managing to be…read morefriendly. There was a bit of a line when we got there, but we were seated within five minutes. The hostess brought our coffee right away. The server was there in a couple minutes to take our order and the food was out in five minutes. It was amazing how quickly they moved people through there without seeming like they were trying to push them out the door. And, by the way, the food was excellent. You'll want to try the Finnish pancakes.

Wasn't impressed with the food. Went there on my birthday, my meal was half undercooked and other…read moreside burnt. My accompaniment's meal was mediocre. The service was good, the price was sad for a food that could have been great. Ambiance, .... I got too watch some less fortunate people get into arguments, as I looked towards the Sleeping Giant, and eat a burnt piece of bread. But I did get a cookie with whipped cream for my birthday lunch. So I'll add 1/2 star for the waiter/waitress. Wasn't sure about the transition.

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The wings and duck poutine were delicious. Then we had the fried…read morechicken, mussels, pancetta and goat cheese pizza.

When I went to Thunder Bay, all the articles mentioned that it was important to try the finnish…read morepancakes, given that there is such a large Finnish population in the area, and I knew I had to give it a shot as well. I ended up getting a combo that came with 2 pancakes, sausage, and potatoes and butter toast an this was pretty yummy. The pancakes were thing and sweet but not too sweet. I was not a big fan of the sausage but really enjoyed the toast which was nice and buttery and ofc the potatoes. This place is very reasonably priced, and for the price the portion is really big, which is awesome!

friendly service probably the best place to have breakfast in thunder Bay. Great food good portions.read more

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.

Hope was our server tonight, and she did a great job of keeping our drinks filled and making some…read moregreat suggestions on the rib and wings sauces. The ribs were fall off the bone tender and the buffalo butter wings were delicious. Not too hot! Beware of the medium wings. My husband ordered them and he said they were HOT! French fries were perfect! Way more than we could eat. I'm glad we found this place! Everything downtown is closed on Mondays and Mike's Roadhouse hit the spot!

Pricey! French onion soup 1/2 full of just onions. Mushroom Swiss burger loaded with onions and…read moremayonnaise! Awful! And cooked like a hockey puck. Save your $$$

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.

I found this restaurant on Yelp. So we tried it. Not too impressive on the inside, but the menu…read moresaid the fish and chips were excellent. We ordered one of cod and one order of Joey's special. Wish we had both orders of Joey's fish and chips because they were outstandingly delicious!! Best I've ever had.. batter was light and tasty. I will definitely go back whenever we are in town again.

The service here is top notch. The food is amazing and the iced lattes are to die for. Sitting…read moreinside has such a good vibe, it's a relaxing place to sit and chat with friends.

Went to the Bean Fiend for the first time this week and was very pleased. The ambiance was pretty…read morenice set up like a little cafe with moderately cool decorations. The booth we were sat at was comfy, though it was right next to the back door which was used frequently. The service was quite good, they were very friendly and our food came out fairly quickly. For food I got the Brie and Chicken Sandwich with soup. The sandwich and soup itself was quite pricey at $18.00 without tax, but worth it. The sandwich was delightful, the Brie and chicken worked in perfect harmony to create a perfect savoury bite, while the spinach was a good background flavour and the apricot jelly was a perfect sweet addition. Pretty good size for a sandwich as well. The soup was also a delicious pairing. Overall I definitely recommend this place.