The days of the bar lounge appear to be numbered, so it's nice when you happen upon one that is…read morequaint and is slightly upscale. The Portside Bar in the Prince Arthur Hotel (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/prince-arthur-waterfront-hotel-and-suites-thunder-bay) is a fantastic place to unwind from the day, relax and have a cocktail. This quiet secluded section of the restaurant though brightly lit, has the impression of intimacy, in that the small cocktail lounge tables and the 60s-style chairs bring you and your party close together. This is not a drinking hole, but a meeting place to start an evening. There's one beer on tap (Coors Light) so don't bother. Find something of a bottled variety or cozy in with a mixed drink. Though not nearly as elegant as the King Edward cocktail lounge (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/le-meridan-king-edward---cocktail-lounge-toronto), it still puts me in mind of the place. Connected to an old-style hotel in a landmark building, I guess it's got a bit in common with its Toronto cousin. Just don't tell it that. Toronto and Thunder Bay don't get on well.

Finally. A place that can make a proper martini!! 2 oz of good gin and crystal clear (stirred as…read moreit should be not shaken) always good service.

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!

I finally got to try the tasting menu with a group of 6! We opted for the cheaper option ($65 pp)…read more We arrived on a Friday night at 8pm and dinner went until nearly 11pm! I think they originally intended to give us oysters or tartare but because it was so late into the evening, they made something else. You can tell the chefs/cooks really do make most things from scratch because the wait/gap between courses was quite long (~30-40 min). We got to try a total of 11-12 dishes: 4 appetizers, 2-3 mains (depending if you count the sausage and chicken dish as separate or one), 2 sides, and 3 desserts. I have no idea if/how the dish count fluctuates depending on group size. We were told that the tasting menu differs every night and even between parties/tables on the same night -- they change it up depending on group preferences, dietary restrictions, and ingredient inventory. Overall, I really enjoyed our meal. The portions were generous and filling, and the variety was nice. I would say the appetizers (especially the veggies & sauces) were more impressive than the mains. I was hoping for more interesting proteins in the main course, but no complaints on the cook or seasoning. They might save the nicer proteins for the more expensive tasting menu ($85 pp). The desserts were really creative and delicious. Miso in a dessert is definitely innovative! I wish I could tell you the names of every dish, but I could barely hear the server / remember what everything was. From what I know, everything except for the desserts aren't on the regular menu anyway. Overall, I had a wonderful time and would recommend trying the tasting menu for an interesting and filling culinary experience! It certainly is good value, as you wouldn't be able to find a tasting menu of this quality/price in Toronto! Note: Tomlin only accepts reservations for groups of 6 or more.

Really nice looking bar with a cool atmosphere and good music. Tonight was Caesar night and they…read morewere great and only $4.50. Both bartenders that served me and my girlfriend were really personable and obviously knew what they were doing. The bar also offers a ton of interesting shots to try out, they're $5.25 each which I think is a little pricey as a lot of the fun sounding ones are only mixed with ~20% liquors. Only reason four instead of five stars is they kinda have a "I'm 19 and want to party" drinks menu, they don't really have anything you'd find on a top 20 drinks to get at a bar list. For example, no Moscow mule, martini, cosmopolitan, old fashioned, etc, almost anything you could get was either a mix with juice or one of the many cool shots they had made as a cocktail with 7up. Which is fine, however the overall atmosphere of the bar really gives the impression that they'd have most of those drinks. With that being said, if you have no issue with the menu, I would highly recommend this as a place to drink.

From the owner: Waterhouse is in the heart of PA, great prices, open 7 days a week. Download the free myjam app to…read moreplay your favourite songs in bar for free. We specialize in shooters and play all the major sport games on our TVs

Really delicious food. We went during brunch on Sunday. It wasn't to busy, maybe only a couple…read moreother tables. We had the lobster rolls and the cobb salad. Lobster rolls were very good. Bun was fluffy and buttery. Good amount of lobster. Fries and homemade ketchup were good as well. Also a nice touch that didn't go unnoticed was that they gave 2 lemon wedges, one for each sandwich, much appreciated. Cobb salad was excellent too. Good ratio of toppings to lettuce. Blue cheese dressing was delicious. Salad was pre-chopped and tossed in dressing which was nice. Service was good as well. Overall a great lunch, happy we gave it a try while in town.

I ordered the Smashburger with the side salad and it was one of the best meals I've ever had. Both…read morethe burger and salad were delicious. The restaurant is located near a marina and has beautiful views of Lake superior. The service was excellent. I would definitely go back to this restaurant

Our server was delightful and we loved the decor! Great pics on the walls! Dali, Heminway, Tom…read moreWaits, Hunter Thompson. The chicken tenders were the best I have ever eaten anywhere and i don't know what they cooked the wedge potatoes with but they were melt in your mouth. HH loved the sauted seafood pasta. A winner!

In my opinion, MadHouse has the most attractive food menu for a pub restaurant in Thunder Bay. Good…read moremix of healthy options like colourful & large salads and deep-fried pub food classics! Madhouse Coconut Shrimp (5/5) - fried super golden crunchy & the shrimp was tasty & pretty large ! Paired with a side of sweet chilli sauce, can't go wrong with that! Pancetta Wrapped Scallops (4/5) - another classic appy dish, nothing stood out but it was still yummy & cooked alright! Fish Tacos (2.5/5) - more batter than fish, couldn't really taste any distinctive flavours. Would definitely pass on this. Steak & goat cheese salad (4/5) - large & beautifully done salad!

Comfortable and clean coffee shop where you can kick back and relax with a nice selection of coffee…read morerelated beverages both hot and cold. Plus Kumbaya Kombucha on tap! Lots of vegan baking options from Stardust Vegan Bake Shop. I stopped by Saturday and there was a line up by the time they opened!