Great wine selection. Wonderful small plates. Lovely ambiance. It's everything you need from a…read morewine bar!

Overall great experience. One server working very hard at the bar and running the tables, but we…read moredidn't have to wait long for drinks or food. Very wine and drinks oriented with the bar being the main focal point of the interior. Very nice and clean, great spot for a date! Food was good, had the saganaki which was flambéed at the table as it needs to be! Also ordered a ribeye from the specials menu which came with Mac and cheese as a side. Steak was cooked to order and very tasty and the Mac and cheese was also good. Will definitely stop back in next time I'm in town!

This was a quaint and quiet place. The pizza was really flavorful. Our waitress was nice and…read moreknowledgeable. Selection was good.

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.

Seeing the shrine for St Therese was definitely worth the stop…read more The Wine tasting at the back of the Catholic gift shop made me laugh, but as the bartender said, "Jesus first miracle was turning water into wine." So the ambiance threw me but how often will you see this combo? The Monastery makes a delicious ice wine with a honeyed finish.

I really enjoyed my time at the monastery. The chapel is beautiful with an amazing rose window…read more They have a very nice gift shop. The gift shop also is where the wine tasting is located. The price to sample three wines is very reasonable. Of the three wines you sample a must be the ice wine. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely stop in any time I'm in Niagara Falls.

A group of us came here for lunch during a weekend trip to Grimsby. It's around the time of peach…read moreharvest so the restaurant is offering special peachy menu currently. The restaurant had really nice renovations and service was attentive. For lunch, I tried Caesar salad, baked mushroom and mushroom pizza. The salad and mushroom were okay. Not wowing but with okay quality. The mushroom pizza had a sweet teriyaki like sauce and blue cheese toppings. The flavour was on the heavier side, but I enjoyed it very well. Expect $35+ per person for lunch here.

Leanne was amazing. She runs an incredible restaurant. The space is very comfortable. We sat…read moreoutside and she turned the heaters for us. We only had an app, cowboy caviar which was great & a drink each but Leanne couldn't have been more gracious. On a busy Friday evening she spent time speaking with us. The drinks were tasty, prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend giving this place a try!

Great hotel bar for weekend cocktails. This bar is located within the Sheraton on the Falls. It…read moreis seems to be a weekend only bar for the evening hours only. The cocktails are fantastic and include an ice wine cocktail. You can also get a wine flight to sample the local wines. The bar has ample seating and has a few small bites available on the menu as well.

A friend and I met here for dinner. The atmosphere in Symposium is warm and inviting. The server…read morewas attentive. They have an extensive wine list and cocktail list. On the night we were there, a singer was setting up. Unfortunately, we were a little early to hear any of his sets. I ordered the steak flatbread, gluten free. It had great flavor to it, and I would go back and try other flatbreads. My friend ordered what she always gets, which was a Caesar with chicken. She enjoyed it. This is a cozy spot in the Village of Lancaster.

We only stopped in for an after dinner drink, but I found the place super cute. My only complaint…read morewas it's pretty bright in there. We got a couple spots at the small bar and were served fairly quick. I had the espresso martini which was served in coupe glass. It was tasty, but pretty sweet. My boyfriend got a basic vodka cranberry, as they do not have iced tea. I would like to come back for brunch or a nice glass of wine.

Perfect cosy little place for brunch! Service is good, staff are quite friendly, and the food is…read morenot only delicious but also very reasonably priced. Would definitely visit again!

Cute little place. Well decorated. Initial impression was positive. We ordered a bottle of wine,…read morethe arancini and a Caesar salad. Food came out timely considering it was a simple order. The arancini were ok, very "gooey". They crumbled fairly easily. My biggest gripe is the "fancy" Caesar salad which came out leaves and bacon strips intact. I've seen this trend in other restaurants and I'm still not a big fan. I had to sit there and chop up my own lettuce and attempt to break apart the candied bacon (tasty by the way). First-world-problem, I know but I feel in this case the presentation overruled the basic function. Overall we left full and satisfied, a pleasant visit.

Such an incredible day at Niagara Falls, Canada side!! This bistro seemed like a perfect option to…read morestop and get something light test and drinks! Their hostess? Not so professional! She wasn't very helpful or friendly when we were waiting to be seated... they don't take a name and we felt kind of ignored! In fact the couple standing there waiting in front of us turned and left because they were so frustrated by the "lack" of service. I asked the gal about being seated and she basically told us to just stand there and wait until something opened up. Even more confusing... there were a lot of open tables and even as people were leaving I asked if we could take that table and she acted very indifferent and a bit rude when she answered me with "ya I guess so..." what's that? Very unprofessional. We quickly forgot about this as our server was a doll! So kind and attentive. And the location offered such incredible views and wide variety of eats! Highly recommend the charcuterie cheese/meats! And highly recommend coming here!!

Picked up a little snack while we waited out the rain this week. This spot had several options of…read morecakes and pastries. We got a flaky spinach and feta breakfast pastry. It was ok, but honestly looked better than it tasted. They also sold coffees, teas and soft drinks Staff wasn't honestly not too friendly, just no personality. Food was definitely overpriced for what it was, I suppose they know you're limited in options

The food was exceptional. We ordered the Philly Cheese Steak, the Chicken Burger, and 1 chicken…read morestrip and fries for our toddler. My husband ordered a beer. I stuck with water. I think the bill came to around $75. The ambiance was nice we were able to be seated in a quiet corner of the restaurant, lighting was nice, not super dim but not bright either. The service was on the slower side. We sat at 5pm on a Friday night and ordered right away. We didn't receive our food until well after 6 pm. We also did not get asked for water refills or drink refills until we received our food. The food was good, the service was ok. Overall it was good experience.

Breakwall Brewing is in the heart of downtown Port Colborne. There's a dog friendly patio and dog…read morewater bowls are available. There are picnic tables and turf grass on the patio. The food menu is pretty straight forward. You have hand-helds like burgers, sandwiches, and pizzas. You can also get nachos, wings, fries, fried pickles, and mozzarella sticks. We ordered the New York sausage and pep pizza. This pizza was a treat. I love cup n char pepperoni and the fennel beer sausage were so delightful. The lemon basil, hot honey, and parmesan reggiano added some additional flavor flair. The 1 L mug of their craft beers are an excellent value at $13. We tried the Breakwall Blonde, and Port Colborne Pilsner. The giant mugs are awesome and they keep the beer ice cold. The nachos were also very good they are loaded with cheese, black olives, iceberg lettuce, jalapenos, tomatoes, and onions. You can add ground beef or chicken for $5 The ambiance inside is your typical brewery. Long wooden benches and tables. Some metal chairs make it feel more industrial like. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves here. We even returned for the second night. I highly recommend their pizzas and they are gigantic and great for sharing in a group.