The Harvest Salad was wonderful. It included roasted duck and pears - changes seasonally. My…read morehusband enjoyed the Scallop & Shrimp Casino. The staff were extremely knowledgeable- sharing their insights into the different offerings and how they are prepared.

Highly recommend! Food was great. Service was great. Will be…read moreback next time I'm in the area.

Had lunch at Niagara Falls in table rock bistro…read more Seating is available on the patio and under a rooftop. Servers come to take your order and return with your food Great ambiance overlooking the Falls, views are fantastic. Prices are a little high but the food was pretty good and the quantity was reasonable.

We were hoping to visit the restaurant but when we arrived they were closed, preparing for dinner…read more Right across the way was the bistro that was open. We decided to give it a try and we are so glad we did! The bistro also has wonderful views of the falls and a good variety of dishes. The service was prompt, very friendly and welcoming. The place is small enough to still feel cozy and relaxing, which was a welcomed vibe from the crowds. Would definitely recommend this place for a quick bite and drink.

The board was loaded beyond expectation !!! Wine selection's excellent,…read moreNot for everyone, very pricey !!!

A group of us came here for lunch during a weekend trip to Grimsby. It's around the time of peach…read moreharvest so the restaurant is offering special peachy menu currently. The restaurant had really nice renovations and service was attentive. For lunch, I tried Caesar salad, baked mushroom and mushroom pizza. The salad and mushroom were okay. Not wowing but with okay quality. The mushroom pizza had a sweet teriyaki like sauce and blue cheese toppings. The flavour was on the heavier side, but I enjoyed it very well. Expect $35+ per person for lunch here.

This is my new favorite lunch restaurant! While it helped to have perfect weather on a private…read morepatio, the food was impeccable! DH told me later he was unsure about a seafood place in a strip mall (it's next to a branch of RBC), but this means there's lots of free and safe parking. Midweek lunch meant no reservation was necessary, even during high tourist season. Just inside the door is a list of the locations of the hundred or so purveyors of their oysters: It's impressive! We opted for small plates and a few side dishes. Everything was so well prepared! My oysters were plump, briny, and attractively plated on ice with lemon slices. A small bucket of jarred sauces rounded out the setting: Hot Jamaican, spicy mustard, Wostershire, and mignonette. On the platter was freshly grated horseradish, which had a five second delay before the heat kicked in! My husband had the lobster roll, which was crammed full of large pieces of lobster! It was the best we've ever had! We'll be back soon! Husb

Lovely little restaurant with a cozy, comfortable atmosphere. Our server was super friendly and…read moreattentive, although the kitchen was a bit slow considering how few people were in the restaurant. We started with the scallops and pork belly appetizer, which was excellent. The scallop had a textbook-perfect sear, and the pork belly was beautifully cooked, with the fat rendered down so well that it didn't eat fatty or greasy. The whipped feta dip was also delicious, but unfortunately, the accompanying toast was slightly overdone, giving it a bitter aftertaste. They brought us a second serving of bread, which was so much better. I kept thinking to myself that I should have said something about the first batch because it really made a world of difference. For our entrées, the squid ink pasta was good, and the seafood tasted wonderfully fresh, although I would have preferred a brighter, fresher-tasting tomato sauce. The pan-seared pickerel was cooked perfectly, with beautifully crispy skin. Unfortunately, the accompaniments sounded much better on paper than they tasted on the plate. There were cheddar grits, a gumbo reduction, and andouille sausage, but honestly, you could have served me cauliflower mash instead of the grits, and I probably wouldn't have known the difference. I couldn't pick up any distinct flavors from the gumbo reduction or the andouille sausage. The only thing that really stood out was the charred corn. I'm not sure whether there were too many components competing with each other or simply not enough seasoning to bring out their individual flavors, but everything seemed to get lost. My biggest disappointment, however, was the drinks. We ordered the Fall Pear Collins and the Caesar, and while both tasted great, I expected a little more alcohol for what they were charging. I actually ended up ordering an additional shot of vodka to add to my Caesar because I could barely detect the alcohol in it, let alone feel a buzz. Overall, it was a pretty good meal with some genuinely excellent cooking, particularly the scallops, pork belly, and perfectly seared fish. A few tweaks to the seasoning, better attention to the details, and more generously poured cocktails would have made the experience that much better. There's definitely potential here, and despite a few misses, we still enjoyed our evening.

Great wine selection. Wonderful small plates. Lovely ambiance. It's everything you need from a…read morewine bar!

Very good with the best Calamari anywhere. I can count on consistently good product and therefore…read morebring all of my out of town guests. On nights when there is music, you won't have a problem conversing. Decor is pleasant and the bar is huge! They encourage folks to hangout there. Has become my 'go to' place. *****

Outstanding location, ambiance, food, and drinks--keeping the budget with fantastic fare!!read more

Were an amazing little place we had nachos and sat outside with the windows open. It was a great…read moresummer day. We were enjoying the cars on King car show. We had two double espresso afterwards was a very cool nice and they have some amazing desserts. You gotta check it out. and a double espresso were just awesome. The staff was very gracious.

Cork & Bean Oshawa chose to call the police on a peaceful, paying customer for wearing pro-Israel…read moresymbols and having a calm conversation. Let that sink in. My friend -- a Christian, not even Jewish -- was meeting with a pastor for coffee. He was wearing an IDF jacket and a Star of David necklace while discussing a recent trip to Israel. No shouting. No confrontation. No disruption. Just coffee and conversation. An employee called Durham Regional Police. Officers showed up and told him his conversation was "offensive." When asked what was said that violated policy, no one could answer. No rule cited. No clear complaint identified. Just vague discomfort -- and removal. So what exactly triggered this escalation? Not behavior. Not threats. Not harassment. Symbols. And Israel. Calling the police on someone because others don't like what he's wearing or the country he's discussing is cowardly and discriminatory. Businesses don't get to selectively silence viewpoints they don't agree with. And weaponizing law enforcement to remove someone over perceived "offense" is an outrageous abuse of discretion. If Cork & Bean believes visible support for Israel warrants police involvement, they should say that publicly. If they don't, then they owe an immediate explanation and apology. Until management addresses this directly and transparently, this establishment does not deserve community support. Do better.

Loved trying this spot finally. Opened in July 2020, they serve imported wines from Europe (you can…read moreget their help with importing as well!). It's a small space with about 30 seats. Our reservation was at 6pm and we were the only ones for the first half hour - even still the group dining in was small so I felt safe! I went with two other people and we each had a flight of 3 wines, picked by the owner/sommelier Devon herself. Reds from Argentina and France and a white I unfortunately forget the region. We ordered the large charcuterie board to share and it was filled with unique imported items like a pumpkin curry pate, and peppers stuffed with cheese and tuna. It also had local cheeses which were amazing too. Paired with jelly's and toasted sour dough...it was the perfect shareable.

My party of four visited during Taste of Oakville, and in hindsight, the evening foreshadowed…read moreitself early -- the restaurant's website was down with a 404 error, and we kept finding two different addresses (one apparently their old location). We eventually found it. Upon arrival, the door swung open and struck a seated guest -- a sign of just how small the space is. The restaurant was full except for one four-top (clearly ours), and we stood awkwardly in the entrance -- which is essentially inside the dining room -- waiting to be acknowledged. When greeted, we were asked if we had a reservation. We said yes. "Table for eight?" we were asked, which felt impossible given the size of the room. We clarified four, and were pointed to the only open table. No name was requested; we realistically could have just walked in and taken it. The space is starkly lit with aggressive bright white lighting that feels more clinical than cozy. The artwork is interesting and gives a gallery-like feel -- it seems the restaurant is aiming for a downtown Toronto wine bar aesthetic, but it doesn't quite land. Our table was missing water glasses, and the stemware was mismatched -- not in an intentional, charming way, but more in a "we ran out" way. Once seated, we weren't acknowledged or offered water for nearly 20 minutes. Not rushing guests is one thing; leaving them feeling forgotten is another. When our server finally arrived, the service set the tone for the evening. One glass of water was poured before he realized another was missing. He disappeared, returned with a glass, inspected it mid-pour, then walked away again (dirty glass). After several more trips and long gaps, everyone eventually received water -- about 15 minutes later. He was polite and friendly, just clearly untrained. He shared that the owner is also the sommelier, cook, and server, and that he liked working there because he wasn't expected to know much about wine -- an interesting admission for a wine bar. The owner greeted us warmly but asked only one guest about wine preferences -- ironically the only non-wine drinker at the table. The concept appeared to be sommelier-led, though this was never explained. If that is the intention, engaging the entire table is essential. That said, the wines themselves were enjoyable; the service surrounding them was not. The Taste of Oakville menu promised three curated 3-oz pours paired with a charcuterie board for two. The pours arrived unevenly and slowly, with little explanation of the pairings. The charcuterie boards were plain and inconsistent between tables despite containing similar items -- basic fruit, crostini, simple cured meats, small portions of brie, and two slices of truffle cheese. No crackers, spreads, or thoughtful touches elevated the experience, and presentation varied noticeably. Our second wine pour didn't arrive until our mains, and service moved so slowly we requested a wine list to order a bottle. We were told there is no wine list -- "we're not that kind of restaurant." Instead, all reds are $80 and all whites $70, and the owner selects the bottle for you after asking only red or white. The concept might work if explained upfront; without context, it was confusing. At one point, noticing my empty glass, our server poured me a random red -- which turned out to be the same wine as our first pour -- and then left without serving anyone else. We had to remind staff we were still waiting for our second curated pour. Nothing about the experience felt curated. The most surprising moment of the night came when our mains arrived. As we lifted our appetizer plates -- still holding olive pits, fruit rinds, and crumbs -- the servers told us not to worry about clearing them and proceeded to place our main dishes directly on top of the used plates. I'm still shocked. I wouldn't do that at home, let alone expect it at a Lakeshore, or quite frankly, any restaurant. Two of us ordered the tagliatelle, which was tasty but contained only two small pieces of short rib -- and was difficult to enjoy while staring at discarded rinds beneath the plate. The other two ordered brisket sliders: two sliders, no sides. They tasted good but left diners hungry. One guest joked they kept thinking the fruit rinds were fries -- unfortunately accurate. We tried to make the best of the evening, but it never delivered the cozy wine-and-charcuterie experience we had anticipated -- dim lighting, thoughtful pairings, something special. After finishing our meal, we requested our bills and reminded staff we were still waiting for the third curated pour. We were told "five minutes." Those five minutes never came. Eventually, wanting simply to leave, we paid a single combined bill and sorted it out ourselves. Dinner for four totaled $460. This was not the boutique Lakeshore dining experience we expected, and ultimately, it was deeply disappointing.

The menu here is extensive and has good lunch selections including things we weren't expecting…read more(like Meatloaf, Monte Cristo and Cordon Bleu sandwiches). My husband wanted a good burger so we chose this spot. Our friend got the Beef on Weck which apparently is famous. The food was yummy. The building is historic and the furnishings are old fashioned but we loved that traditional feel (like an English pub). Check out the huge fireplace in the bar area with a historic painting of Lafayette by a local Buffalo artist. According to the manager, when it gets cold and they close off the outside patio dining area, they light up that fireplace and keep it burning all season. I would love to return in the winter to sit by that fireplace.

Terrible atmosphere. Employee got in a screaming cussing argument with a customer over the…read morebathroom. The manager talked openly about the customer after they left. We were near an employee walkway. Employees talking openly about getting drunk and being hungover. Most of them on their phones. The food wasn't great. French dip type sandwich was made on cold bread. Aus just tasted weird. Calamari appetizer had batter falling off, watery dipping sauce. Apple turkey sandwich had apples with the core, about broke my wife's teeth. I was waiting for Gordon Ramsey to show up with the Kitchen Nightmares team. It had a ton of potential, but I'm just thankful we didn't get food poisoning. The highlight was our server, Tudor. He was nice and was trying to overcome the rest of what was going on.

The wings were awesome and service was great also…read more We ordered the buffalo medium and. Garlic Parmesan medium and were extra chrispy. Also had a apple martini

Only good thing about this place was the wings. We were referred to here by a nearby business…read moreemployee for the wings. Wings 10/10 Service 7/10 Atmosphere 3/10 Rest of the food besides wings 4/10