Must go for anyone in the Hammer! Lady of the front was so friendly and courteous. I had root beer…read morefloat to start (gotta start with a classic). My appetizer was the chili lime rib tips, perfectly balance (not overwhelming spicy or acidic just perfect). My main was pork pull sandwiches with slaw plus side of mac & cheese no complaints here either another home runner. If you don't have a car no excuse especially during summer take 55 Winona get off at Barton and Lewis about 10 minute walk (I did it).

Classic southern BBQ place, all the classics really well done. Ribs, brisket, pulled pork, all well…read moredone. Pies are surprisingy good.

Came here with my wife for lunch and we sat outdoors beside the gazebo, where a musician was…read moresinging and setting a relaxing vibe for the afternoon. It was the perfect atmosphere to enjoy some wine and great food. My wife ordered a glass of Pinot Grigio and a glass of Riesling, while I went with Fielding's cherry cider, all refreshing choices! For lunch, she had the summer melon salad with prosciutto, which was light and flavorful, and I ordered the Good Earth burger, which was cooked perfectly and really hit the spot. The vineyard itself has a beautiful layout with both indoor and outdoor seating, plenty of parking, and lots of great spots for photos. Overall, it was a wonderful experience with delicious food, great drinks, and a laid-back setting. We'll definitely be coming back.

The place is in the vine yard and it has good vibes and clean setting. Menu is simple and I choose…read morepre fix for $55 with appetizers, main and dessert. Love the onion soup, cheese salad and chicken liver for appetizers. Main for fish and chips and sandwiches are good. Only the chips is a bit too salty. The steak is average. Pairing with the wine produced in the vineyard, I ordered mixed . They are $20 a flight with 3 wine. All of them are smooth and light. 1 is sparkled, 1 is orange light taste white wine. 1 is red wine. That day the service is slow. The servers are very friendly and keep apologizing for the delay of the food. There is parking outside the restaurant .

An easy stop right off the QEW, especially after you've been sitting in traffic for the last…read moreseveral hours. Its NOT in the rest stop area but just across from it near the Star Bucks. The drive-thru is a bit of a mess, so may be better to just park and go in. The staff was friendly and super nice to my kids which is always a plus. The food is consistent for what you would expect from a Canadian A&W- which is to say better than any American version.

We were glad to make this a regular stop off the QEW. It's a convenient off/on and if you're eating…read morein or at the picnic tables, you can avoid the drive-thru congestion by going into the parking lot just beyond A&W where it says "car wash". Service inside is prompt and friendly. They bring it to your table when it's ready. We both had "Teen Burgers" which reminded us of Whopper Jr.'s only seemed like more meat and maybe had crispy onions. Delicious. Fries were fresh a cooked perfectly.

Some destinations earn their reputation through novelty; Lake House Restaurant earns its through…read moreconstancy -- a rare and more demanding virtue. Nestled along the shores of Lake Ontario in Vineland, this storied establishment, housed in a structure dating to 1867, has become one of those places that quietly lodges itself in the memory and refuses to leave. We made the drive -- well over an hour -- for a Sunday brunch, and not for the first time. It is the kind of restaurant one finds oneself recommending without hesitation, not as a curiosity or a seasonal indulgence, but as a benchmark. The setting alone would justify the journey: a sweeping, unobstructed view of the lake from the sunroom and patio that shifts in character with the light, the season, and the mood of the sky above. On a clear day, the Toronto skyline is visible on the horizon -- an almost implausible grace note. But Lake House does not rest on its scenery. The kitchen demonstrates genuine culinary ambition with a menu that draws from Mediterranean traditions while remaining grounded in local and seasonal sensibility. The salmon crab cakes -- a pairing that sounds indulgent and delivers accordingly -- arrive with a pineapple and mango chutney and sriracha aioli that balance richness with levity. The Great Canadian Burger is a study in considered indulgence: brioche, peameal bacon, sweet bacon jam, and spiced maple aioli achieving a harmony of sweetness, heat, and savoriness that lingers well past the last bite. The service matched the occasion throughout. From the welcome at the door to our server Rhonda -- attentive, warm, and precisely calibrated in her pacing -- to the supervisor who moved quietly through the room ensuring that every table was well attended, the floor operates with the kind of seamless, unhurried care that is too often mistaken for effortlessness. It is not effortless. It is practiced and deliberate, and all the more impressive for it. Lake House Restaurant is a destination that justifies the drive, rewards the return, and -- in a dining landscape where so few establishments manage all three -- that is no small thing.

If you enjoy condiments the semolina crusted calamari ($26) comes with four dipping sauces:…read moresweet-curried aioli, sweet chili, basil pesto aioli, and sriracha aioli. It would've been nice if at least one packed a bit of heat, but they're all tame, adding flavour without overpowering the squid. Thankfully, the semolina crust was excellent - crunchy, light, and not oily at all. The portion is generous and easily shareable between two or three people. A newer addition to the menu is the short rib sandwich ($34), and it's a good one. Large chunks of tender, flavourful beef are topped with sautéed mushrooms, crispy onions, arugula, and brie. The cheese adds a creamy richness that makes the sandwich stand out. The menu notes a horseradish aioli, but any zing from it gets buried under the slightly sweet braising sauce, which was too sugary for my taste. I would've preferred it kept more savoury. The sandwich is already quite saucy, and yet more sauce arrives on the side. Good for fries if you choose to switch the salad to spuds. After hearing plenty about the Great Canadian Burger ($29), I couldn't resist splitting one, though I ultimately wish I hadn't. The short rib sandwich is better. The burger is hefty, with a thick beef patty that's overly dense and heavily mixed, giving it more of a frozen-patty texture than the crumbly tenderness of a good homemade one. The potato bun also struggled to hold up against the avalanche of toppings: grilled peameal bacon, cheddar, onion, tomato, arugula, pickle, and two sauces. I'm not sure why the kitchen insists on sweetening everything - the burger comes with caramelized onion bacon jam and a maple chipotle aioli, both quite sugary. If you enjoy sweeter savoury dishes, you'll probably like it. Otherwise, I'd skip the handhelds. On our weekday lunch visit, the restaurant was well staffed and attentive. Even though we never felt rushed, we were in and out within about an hour. If anything, the service bordered on overly attentive... during that hour we were interrupted six times by four different people checking if everything was okay. My suggestion: let the primary server handle most of the check-ins, and only have others step in if things get busy.

The Grimsby, Ontario location just off of the QEW to Toronto serves the best late night bacon…read morepoutine and hamburgers. We always love Harvey's hamburgers but somehow the Grimsby location serves them up the best. Pleasant, competent service too!

This location was located off the freeway and we stopped in for a quick bite on our way to Toronto…read more Initially we didn't realize that it includes 2 restaurants take-out options in 1 location. Swiss Chalet and Harvey's. My husband had a Angus cheeseburger which was semi-dry but it was nice to be able to pick out your own fresh toppings and have them placed at the counter ie: Subway style. The onion rings were average, didn't specifically taste fresh. I enjoyed the frickles, which are fried panko style pickle spears served with a traditional ranch sauce. The traditional poutine was really good. The fries were nice and crispy with a good portion of brown gravy and cheese curds, lightly melted. The service was very very slow for fast food so keep that in mind if you are in a hurry.

Food was excellent; service very good. Winona peach pie à la mode was especially delicious! How…read moreoften does one get PEACH pie on the menu?? The Winona is known for its peaches, having a peach festival each year. Nice evening.

Love the burgers! They are so juicy and flavourful. We also had a slice of warmed sourdough bread…read morebefore the meal came. It was fabulous! This quaint restaurant has historical charm and was quite busy that day with regular clientele. In days of old, tourists would stop at this roadside inn, nestled alongside the major highway 8 between Niagara and Hamilton. Our server was excellent, told us some stories, gave us a quick tour, and came back to check on us regularly. The menu looks extensive and they also offer murder mysteries and entertainment so we will have to check it out again.

Had our 40th Anniversary party there last night, March 8, 2025 and can't tell you how great the…read morefood was, service was amazing and overall a 5* time. Kristy, you and your staff did an amazing job and kept up to everyones needswith no waiting for drinks or anything. There was 50 people there and we could not have asked for a better place to hold our party. We go to Mustangs on a regular weekly basis but, honestly, if you need a great place to hold an event....this is the place to do it! Tammy

A nice spot in the industrial part of Stoney Creek. We went here on a Friday and were welcomed by…read moretheir friendly staff. Our order was Spinach Dip for appetizer and enjoyed it. And ordered "Chicken Quesadilla" and "Beef Dip Sandwich" for entrée. The food tasted good and their COVID-19 plan was well-executed.