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    The Judge & Jester

    3.5 (24 reviews)
    ModerateBritish, Pubs
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    THE JUDGE & JESTER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    An awesome ginger beer!
    Mary D.

    It was a hot night and we went in for dinner around 8 pm. Very hot inside this restaurant although the cooling system was blasting. Took about 10 minutes to get a drink but it was quite busy. Tried a new ginger beer that was awesome. Unfortunately the food was not as great as the drinks. The "butter chicken" was possibly the furthest dish from butter chicken that we had ever tasted. Loaded with onions and not at all creamy, this butter chicken really missed the mark. The chicken pot pie was low on chicken. It was served in a dish with a pastry top. The pastry seemed like the frozen kind you can buy at the grocery store. The veggies in the pie were well cooked but unfortunately the sauce was too much. It's a quaint restaurant with a nice interior. It's quite small which is fine when the patio outside can be used. We may drop in again for a drink but will likely not order food. All in all a little disappointing.

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    Robin W.

    English style pub, great atmosphere, daily specials, good draught selection, varied menu with traditional English pub fare mixed in. On the main drag in town. Guinness. Breakfast on weekends. Pricing does not include alcohol.

    Brownie and ice cream (minus walnuts)
    Theresa M.

    I went here after a lovely drive in Grimsby beaches area with my daughter and husband Atmosphere- Classic pub. Lots of wood and red coloured velvet seating. Very welcoming. Food- We had the following: 1) Veggie cheese burger and sweet potato fries- Burger was good. My daughter especially liked the bun. soft and not too big for the burger. Sweet potato fries were hot, crunchy and there were plenty of them to share with the aoli dip ( yum). 2) haddock and chips- special of the day. My husband said it was one of the best pieces of fish he has eaten. chips were good too. 3) Steak spinach salad- I asked for the maple walnuts to not be included ( only because i do not like walnuts) and the result was fantastic.The nice light dressing went well with the cranberries and caramelized onions as well as the eta ( I substituted blue cheese for feta) I loved this salad and I would order it again if I am to return. ( My daughter has already planned another visit so i suspect I will be back. ) 5) The dessert I shared was the brownie ( minus the walnuts)- The taste was good but the bottom had a slight burned taste to it. They should have made another pan rather than serve this one with lots of ice cream, It did not hide the burn taste. My husband said walnuts would have made the dish taste better but I just do not like the way the nut overpowers flavours of any dessert for me. Impression- I will be back for the salad. I wish they offered another nut in substitution but when i asked I was told no. My daughter loved the burger so i know we will be back soon.It is hard finding a place with an outstanding vegie burger. So i ha I have been told. I tend not to order them.

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    Food was excellent and service was really friendly. The portions were smaller than expected for the price, but very good overall!

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    6 years ago

    Such a great little pub. Wings are fantastic. Get the Jester sauce! Staff are awesome. Beautiful little patio in the summer months.

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    You'll have to be the judge ....lest you make a complete fool of yourself!!

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    While staying in the area I looked at reviews for something decent and came across this place -…read moreGetting there around noon on a weekday, they were rather busy, so I sat at the bar and within a few minutes it was completely packed at the bar. Service from the bartender was great. He offered up some suggestions, which I needed because they have a large menu loaded with so many appetizing and amazing looking options. I started with their potstickers... They came out with a hard, fried shell and the dipping sauce went nicely with them. Enough to share, or even enough to enjoy and still have room for an entrée. My main dish was their Chicken & Waffle. This isn't some ordinary chicken and waffle, it's definitely an amped up version, made with unique and interesting ingredients, culminating in great flavors! The chicken was so large and very tender - it was amazing! The bacon and sauce on top went with it nicely, and the chive waffle was great with it! Each bite was definitely amazing! This was a great experience, I can see why they have so many reviews and such high stars, those are well-deserved stars!! Definitely recommend stopping in here!

    Service Food…read more Ambiance I had a lovely first-time dining experience at an American restaurant near Niagara Falls on a quiet Monday morning. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing, which made it even more enjoyable. I ordered fried calamari along with single chicken wings tossed in an Asian sweet and spicy sauce--both dishes were flavorful and satisfying. The combination of crispy textures and bold flavors really stood out. What made the experience even better was the service. Our server was amazing--attentive, friendly, and truly great at her job. She made us feel welcome from the start. I always enjoy trying new places, and this visit did not disappoint. If you're looking for an American restaurant near Niagara Falls, this is definitely worth trying. We ended the meal with a delicious dessert,which was the perfect sweet finish to a great experience.

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