The service, food and ambience are amazing The service is…read morevery good and the chef takes his time to greet and talk to you I highly recommend the tomahawk steak!!! I highly recommend this place

Wouldn't recommend coming here unless you have a reservation. We came at 5:20pm and the entire…read moreplace was EMPTY. Not one human at the bar. 2 tables occupied, raining and no other humans occupying the tables. They said we couldn't sit down at all, even at the bar I asked if we could and order right away, because they had way too many reservations coming in at 5:30pm - but they said sorry please leave. We thought it would be a hidden gem, and was sadly disappointed. Might be a great place, but just make a reservation! Never ever been treated by an absolute empty restaurant the same way before. Maybe would have sat down for a glass of wine, but wasn't even offered that. We were 10/10 shut down.

Stopped in to St Catharines as part of a Rush pilgrimage to Toronto to see the band three times in…read morefive days. This place turned out to be a mixed bag. The location is nice, with outdoor seating giving a view of the harbor and other beauty of the town. However, parking is a bit of a mess because anywhere you think you would be able to park for the collection of shops that share the real estate with this place, there are signs that tell you basically "anyone can park here EXCEPT for customers of The Twisted Pig". What causes this restaurant to be an outcast?! Anyway, we lucked out with street parking a couple of blocks away. The menu is good and both of my companions ordered the burger and enjoyed them and the fries and dipping aioli. I ordered the pizza with peaches and tomato and fresh herbs and olive oil and I thought it was pretty darn good. So why three stars? Service, plain and simple. I would give four stars for the food and value, but have to knock it down a star for service. Any time I have to go hunt for someone to pay my bill after waiting at least fifteen minutes, that's a knock.

I stopped at the Twisted Pig for lunch while traveling through the area and was not disappointed!…read more Thankfully it was a sunny day so I got to take advantage of the patio deck! The patio deck was lovely with sun umbrellas and flowering railing planters. Now to the good part, the food! My table had to take advantage of the wood fire pizzas. We ordered the pepperoni and prosciutto & burrata pizzas. They tasted fresh, crispy, and delicious. We also ordered the Penne Pollo which was some of the best pasta we've had in a long time. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend giving Twisted Pig a try for some amazing Italian food!

This place is just phenomenal. The ambiance, the service, and oh my god the food and drinks. The…read morephysical printed menu alone is enough to make you giggle with delight. The Korean fried chicken? A rhapsody. We ordered another dish with eggplant and crispy rice sticking to the stone bowl. Everyone in my party of four had a drink that felt like it was made for us. We each had different dietary restrictions and the kitchen was very mindful of them. (They give an allergen disclaimer on the menu, and they won't rework a whole dish for you, but they are genuinely very nice about avoiding your allergy.) I would tell anyone looking to visit Niagara Falls that they should stay in St. Catharines instead so they can eat here. Pharmacii is better than all the places in New York and LA that think they're doing the same thing. This is a place worth visiting, again and again, from any distance.

Wow! What a find. My husband found this place while researching what to do on our latest trip. This…read moreplace is a gem and could easily go toe to toe with any restaurant in a major city. The concept is unique, fun and creative. I love their message that Asian food isn't one thing and shouldn't be considered cheap. It isn't pretentious and the food was to die for. I think it's impossible to not have a good meal here. Our kind server helped us narrow down our choices and we loved every dish. We had clarified viet coffee and zing-get cocktails, both strong and delicious. For food we had charred bok choy, Tsukune bao slider, kan-poong, and the pork belly. The flavors were perfect, everything was well portioned and we left full. We can't wait to come back and try more next time. The chef here is very talented and has a unique culinary point of view.

As far as vegan food goes, this establishment is just ok. Good, not great as they say. Maybe I'm…read morejust spoiled so it may be phenomenal for the area, but the falafel was bland, the peas in the rice a little odd, and spicy feta not spicy at all and very salty, and the "meat" or chili or something on the nachos (and oddly in the shawarma platter too) was just a strange flavor. I can't put my finger on it but it's just weird and very out of place. The wait staff was lovely, although when a friend asked for honey for her tea she wasn't given any alternatives for sweeteners, even though they had sugar. And the restaurant is very large so lots of seating and not super packed together either. We went in winter so not surprised at the temperature but it was very cold inside. All in all I'd only go again if there were no other options and I'd be satisfied but not blown away by any means.

I'd start by noting that vegan restaurants are a rare commodity, and that this one is good with a…read moreMediterranean menu. Service was great and ambiance was trendy casual. The food was commendable, although if I were at the grill, I would keep things on long enough to crisp up, namely the pita bread and the Greek potatoes. Not sure why -- easy enough to do. That may come down to taste. Bruschetta topping was very good, but the underlying pita absorbed moisture instead of having any crunch. The house made feta was impressive. I enjoyed the Greek platter which featured some very tasty skewers. We also had a falafel plate skipping the rice. Greek potatoes were tasty, but had no browning which goes back to my initial comment. Seasoning on everything was great. Falafels were not bad; well seasoned and flavourful- - I wondered if maybe there was black bean in them. Worth checking out. Not over priced

KaiserHaus is one of the cutest restaurants I've been to. The decor and ambiance feel special, and…read moreit's very small. Even the bathroom was well decorated, and the whole place felt cozy. There was only one person taking orders when we went, but she was very attentive and seemed to manage the tables well. The schnitzel was very good. I really enjoyed the buttery nature of the spaetzle also. It was a filling dish, but on par with other schnitzel I've had. The pretzel is a go-to for me at a lot of restaurants, and I enjoyed theirs. It was crispy on the exterior and the nice softness you look for when you bite, with the right amount of salt. A charming restaurant I would encourage people to try.

If you have been to Germany or it's your background, this place will bring you back like a warm…read moreheart. Its very quaint and friendly. It may not be cheap but either is the food quality or the portions. I love this place!

We stopped into Romby's on our way back from a Ice Dog's game. The place was busy, server was…read morecovering both bar and floor and greeted us promptly and graciously. We were offered drinks and menus upon table side greeting and were happy with the selections on tap. I chose a Millstreet Organic and my husband had a Labatt 50! ( yes a Labatt 50!) and my father in law tried the Oast seasonal (Smoky Irish Red?)along with the decor, their menu has changed significantly in the last few years and all for the better!!! Such a nice sight to see for a small,north end "watering hole" The smell from their smoker made it impossible to not get wings, and let me tell you, they are THE BEST! Full of flavour, crisp outside but juicy and meaty wings. Not little tiny wings fried to nothing. We shared the Nacho Rancheros, a Turkey Bacon Club with the sweet potato fries and The Romby's Burger with fries. This burger was MASSIVE and AMAZING! Definately not a frozen burger patty..this was the real deal!! Also , we were SO pleased to see REAL TURKEY ( we found out that they smoke their chicken wings, turkey, pork, brisket and BACON in house) As the bar filled up for the live music that night, the server still made sure we were tended to and upon settling our bill, we were happy to agree that we had a FABULOUS time. We will definately be back!

Exceptional staff and food service are complemented by a warm, inviting ambiance that creates a…read morememorable dining experience.

My highest praises to this place, I've been here twice during my time in Ontario. Just about…read moreeverything is superb, my favorites from the food menu was the lobster & sliced beef & ox tongue in chili sauce. I got an old fashioned and it was extremely smooth with a good taste. All the flavors are balanced & delicate yet lingers, stimulating my appetite to desire more. Service is extremely on point, everyone is warm & attentive, extremely attentive I'd say. One waiter telegraphed where I was going to walk, stepped back & apologized before I even noticed. I was pleasantly surprised at the attentiveness. Ambiance is upscale yet cozy, with jazz in the background. Perfect for family dinners & also date nights. The restrooms are extremely nice, resembling that of hotels. Honestly this has been the best chinese spot I've dined at, the only complaint I would have is that there is not an LA location.

It was recommended to us by local friends. It's a very big restaurant with plenty of seating -- a…read morebit dark, but still comfortable. Even without a reservation, we were seated right away. Service was great, and so was the food. They offer quite authentic Chinese dishes alongside some more Westernized Chinese options. Either way, portions are generous, so maybe skip a side or share one. Prices are more than reasonable. We could even bring our own bottle of wine for a corkage fee of CAD 25 -- a nice touch. The one downside -- the menu offers a staggering 200-ish dishes, so be ready to make a decision. But this is definitely a place worth visiting in St. Catharines.

Was excited to try this place on an overnight stop in St Catherine's…read more Stopped by at 5:30pm on a Saturday evening (20 Jul 2024), and... were they even open? There was no one at any tables. There did not appear to be any lights on inside (including the lights of the "Open" sign on the door). There was one older gentleman standing inside, glaring out the window while talking on a phone, but that just made us uneasy to approach the door. Drove by around 7:30pm the same Saturday night. The "Open" sign was lit, but the place looked empty.

Great southern smoked food , unique cocktails and craft beer choices!…read more Shared BBQ BFF platter with my father , every part of it was smoked and rich in flavour. It came with brisket, pulled pork , sausage , chicken, ribs and two sides. The Corn bread melts in your mouth , and the mac and cheese side would even be perfect as a main ! My cocktail "smoke and mirrors", had a strong pear taste with a full brandy body. Definitely needs another staff member or two as the drink specialist was also serving the whole restaurant, taking orders and greeting. Including the outside. Although at times we were waiting , for example to pay as it got busier although we waited a while for our bill and drink refills but, it never felt excessively long even with this crutch. Price for quantity, taste , and its classy ambience and style make this place a must go in St. Catharines, even the whole Niagara Region !

This place is huge and gorgeous - and I've never had so much fun! Never had hot pot before and the…read morestaff were lovely in explaining how things work. There are about 8 kinds of soup with various spice levels, so everyone in our group of 6 (3 adults, 3 kids) found their sweet spot. There were so many kinds of tasty meat to cook in the soup, and also pre-prepped stuff like fish balls and wontons if you aren't fussy for cooking your own meat. And sooooo many veggies and salads and sauces and spring rolls and, and, and!!! What a hidden gem!!! GO!!! Stop reading this review and GO!!!

I visited for dinner with my boyfriend after seeing all the great reviews on Yelp and I'm glad we…read morechose this place! They have a hot pot side and a barbecue side and we chose all you can eat hot pot. They have lots of cuts of meat to choose from, plus fresh vegetable and noodle stations that are self-serve. We went with a dual pot of beef broth with spicy Mongolian seasoning and veg broth with Spicy Tom Yum. Both were great, but I especially liked the spicy Mongolian. We ordered quite a bit of meat (some beef tendon, sliced beef, sliced pork, salmon, and pork and shrimp dumplings) and it was all fresh and delicious. Veg included bok choy, cabbage, enoki mushrooms, and lots more, plus plenty of noodle varieties. They have a great selection here and there's surely something for everyone. We had a great dinner here. Everything was tasty and the service was friendly. We'd definitely visit again the next time we are in the area!

I haven't left a review in a while but I had to leave one here. The food was beyond delicious!!…read moreThe "Homemade Burger" lives up to its name and was honestly one of the best burgers I've ever had. My husband had the surf n turf and he said the sauce on his steak was perfect and the lobster tale complimented it very well. We ordered the crab cakes as an appetizer and my picky 3 year old daughter loved it. Not only was the food good the service was amazing. Our waitress checked on us often, the chef came out and spoke to all the tables and everyone else was very kind. We will definitely be back and tell others about it.

In the Niagra area for the Shaw Festival and turned to Yelp for recommendations for a dinner…read morerestaurant. Have not been to NGA2 before and were so pleased to have found this outstanding restaurant. From the moment you enter the door you know you made the right choice. The decor is very pleasing to the eye. Super helpful staff, great service and delicious food. Had the French onion soup, salad and the burger. The food was presented very well and tasted even better. When we visit the area again, we will definitely come here for dinner!