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    Thunder Bay Restaurant

    3.1 (211 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Laura, who insisted our family be separated, ruining the whole point of getting together for Thanksgiving.

    Thunder Bay ruined our Thanksgiving. We love Thunder Bay. We have booked many family gatherings here, including hosting over 150 people at my parents 60th anniversary before dad passed. We were down to just ten of us this year, from more than double that in years past. When we booked a 3pm gathering a month ago we did not see any problems. We arrived and checked in. We were told we would be split into two tables, which we accepted. We were then taken into separate rooms, on opposite sides of the building. Five people seated at a table for six, and five at a table for eight. Two tables for four were immediately adjacent to the table for six, and a table set for ten was right next to the table for eight. We pointed this out - asked her to please consider putting us together. "I know what I'm doing." "You have to have separate tables with different servers." "Just let me do my job!" I said, "You know a bad Yelp review will follow if you do this. We're not going to fight with you." The second table near us stayed open for ten minutes after we sat down. My family sat together. My brother's family sat together. But we didn't sit together. Our waitress was very nice but said she couldn't do anything because the manager had decided. Twice my brother went back up and asked again. "She's doubled down and was quite rude." We had troubles paying for the bills together at the end. Where we normally would have enjoyed getting together as family, we could have stayed home and saved almost $500. And while every other person was nice, we simply couldn't get over "Laura" (I believe) because separating our family on Thanksgiving. Coming from both a service and public facing background, I hate to throw anyone under the bus like that - but as my brother said she "doubled down" when we asked, nicely, repeatedly. Other employees had to apologize for her behavior. And what was once our favorite "go to" place I'm not sure we will return to. It wasn't just a misstep, it was an arrogance and ruined memory. Nobody goes out together to get separated and sit alone. Giving a second star only because the other employees don't deserve what she did, and we have so many family memories at Thunder Bay from years past.

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    1 month ago

    Way overpriced. 33 bucks for a perch dinner that was subpar at best. This place used to be really good. Now its overpriced.

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    Delicious food, had the pan fried walleye and was outstanding. Wife had crab cakes and salad bar. Both great. Service was awesome.

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    11 months ago

    Service was great, our waitress was great and super nice but, food was not worth the price at all, wouldn't plan on going back

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    Had a small private event here. It was a good choice. Staff and food were great. I would come back for sure!

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    Kelly was so nice and she was so kind and she was so quick! we love coming here since she is the best!

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    1 year ago

    Always, always, love Thunder Bay whenever we are in the area. And where else can you find an endless soup and salad bar?

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    2 years ago

    The food was delicious and the service was friendly. You should expect the ambience of a sports bar setting.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing seafood! I've been here numerous times and loved everything I tried. Also love the fireplace in the dining room. I'll be back!

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    One of the best salad bars in the area and a varied and very tasty menu. Services always top-notch. Highly recommend.

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    Thanks, Kevin, for recommending us! Your comments mean a lot to us.

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    I had blackened shrimp with smoked Gouda polenta. It was delicious. And the service was excellent!

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