The food was awful. Beef with broccoli: the broccoli was mush. The beef was beef fat? I think it…read morewas beef. It was all squishy fat and not beef. I actually question what this mystery substance was.

The sushi was decent here but of course we had better at another restaurant in town. The yakisoba…read morenoodles lacked flavor. The shrimp dumpling, pork dumpling and sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf were really good. They didn't have miso soup but the tom yum soup was weird with a beefy msg soup taste to it. The general tso chicken and sweet & sour chicken lacked sauce and flavor. Also, there was too much batter. The braised beef was good flavor and would good with rice noodles. The fried coconut shrimp and sweet potato fries were delicious. The vegetable dishes were pretty bad because some may not like that they were quite crunchy and the carrots had a bad taste. The server told us it was Japanese cheesecake but it wasn't. It was still pretty good though. Said they had cappuccino and when asked we were told it was espresso. The seaweed salad was strange. didn't have the flavor like most and was padded with the additional pieces of lettuce.wth.. The food was a hit and miss. Some were good and some not so good. Not the best food in my humble opinion. Sashimi sushi is very limited in choices and were sold by the piece not included in the AYCE. The ordering system was by talking to the server and a menu they had provided and was held in a menu cover that originally was for the Pickle Barrel restaurant. Wtf, how ridiculous is that. The server was decent but sure seemed like she could improve a little in some aspects of the entire interaction times with her. Beautifully decorated place but it felt very dark and the overhead lights were off for 90% of th time we were there. They finally turned them on though The music was a bit loud and made it hard to have a conversation with others. The tables are for 2 and placed together to make it table for 4. The dishes were kinda big so took up a lot of space. In conclusion, it was an okay place and food experience . The food felt like it was prepared by not fully trained chefs but the walls were very pretty images but music was loud. i would go back if invited but only have some of their food dishes that were good.

The food was good. The wings were actually hot! Our server…read moreG.I Jane was friendly and very accommodating! The place got super busy and packed quickly. You will need a reservation to stay longer if it's busy.

I came here for the duelling piano night & it was really fun! It is a bit of an older crowd, but…read moreeveryone is so nice & fun! The staff were super friendly & the 2 gentlemen playing the pianos did an amazing job. I'm definitely coming back!

Went here for my first time and last time. The food was edible…read more.. The caramel ice cream desert thing was way too salty and I found a hair in mine.

I'm a regular restaurant goer so I think I understand restaurant foods, what's good, what's cheap…read more(quality) & what's not. This wasn't good...at all. Let's start with the service...our server was extremely slow. Although our server was nice enough she missed some key clues from us...like "can you bring my salad first". Mine was a chicken pot pie w fries & the aforementioned side salad. The super small side salad was $5.95 too!! WAY too small for the price. We were told the Chicken Pot Pie was house made. It didn't look or taste like it at all. It looked like a Swanson Chicken Pot Pie! The fries were suppose to be crispy/well done. All's they were were twice fried fries. Not good. For me this is NOT A DO-OVER!

This lounge has recently opened up in north Burlington and they provide delicious food, great…read morevibes, DJ nights and shisha. We came here on a Sunday night for their DJ nights which starts at 8pm and enjoyed the friendly service, tasty food and vibrant atmosphere. We ordered "Alfredo Pasta", "The M Chicken", "Grilled Chicken Burger", and "Grilled Chicken". The food was very fresh and perfectly marinated and cooked. We also ordered "Mango Milkshake" and "Pina Colada" from their cocktail menu which was refreshing and beautifully served.

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.

Been going to beertown for years. Terrible experience today…read more Made reservation in advance, was not seated in correct section. No help given Disappointing, as usually great here.

We stopped by Beertown our first night in Burlington. There was an Oktoberfest menu, so I had to…read moreorder from that. I really liked the space. It's very spacious and a good amount of TVs. The food we ordered was solid! Not mind blowing but it hit the spot after a long day of traveling. Our server did a good job on checking on our table throughout our meal. I would visit again if I were in the area.

Rust Bistrobar is the only spot in Burlington that makes me want to permanently squat in the…read morekitchen and call it a day. Having been back here close to a dozen times over the last decade, I can firmly say this place is the perfect combination of gastro-ingenuity and traditional staples done right. The vibe is "industrial chic," which is essentially code for "I'm feeling something fancy, but still want to be able to visit in my Kirkland shorts." The food has a heavy focus on local ingredients, with flavors that are incredibly tight and well-balanced. The steak frites are so tender I'm pretty sure they were cut with a polite suggestion rather than a knife. The scallops are meaty and perfectly cooked. And of course the burger is absolutely mouthwatering and make it the tempting default option during each visit. The appetizers are all fantastic, Kat and the Korean cauliflower takes the cake! For desert, their house cheesecake is phenomenal, and their in house amber ale is full and flavourful. Our server was on the ball; the water was never empty, and the check ins were always at the right time. Verdict: 10/10. If you want western food with a fun twist and high quality ingredients, this is one spot you must check out!

Rust consistently delivers as needed and expected. Always a relaxing place for a local meal with an…read moreunpretentious vibe. Always our go to for a night out! Thank you Rust and staff!

What a cool place. There is local art on the walls, and the building is an old church I believe. My…read morewife got the Caesar salad and I had the smash burger. Everything was delicious. The burger had very thin pickles layered on it and that allowed for each bit to have the same flavor, rather than a few pickles in the middle. I got the flight of beers and enjoyed each one. The staff were all friendly and fun.

My boyfriend knew he wanted to come here when we were in the area this week for vacation. We…read moredecided to stop in today (Labor Day) and we are so glad we did! The brewery is in an old church. They left so much of the character from the church and it looked great!! It was all done so well! Arched windows and doors, church pews against one wall for seating at the smaller tables. My boyfriend tried two beers while we were there and wound up getting some to go as well. They do have a food menu although we didn't order any food during our visit.