I came across this café while looking for a quiet place to get some work done, and I'm so glad I…read moredid! First of all, the name caught my attention because I'm a huge Edgar Allan Poe fan. I was pleasantly surprised that the Poe theme is clever and subtle rather than overly cheesy. The décor has more of an antique bookstore feel, with fun Poe inspired names throughout the menu. Despite the theme, there's nothing dark or dreary about this place. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and the service was prompt. Our waiter was friendly and had some great recommendations. The soup sampler was easily the highlight for me. I've never seen anything like it before! I tried the baja chicken enchilada, mushroom with brie cheese, beef chili with beans, and the special of the month potato curry. I ranked them from favorite to least favorite, but honestly, everything was delicious in its own way. My drink and sandwich with a side of potato salad was very tasty! I finished the whole thing! If you're a Poe fan, the witty menu names will definitely make you smile. The food is good, portions are satisfying, and the prices are reasonable. I'd absolutely come back if I'm ever in the area again to try more of the menu.

Quoth the Raven "Evermore!"…read more Has an accessible entrance, flat flooring, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. Unfortunately, due to the historic nature of the building, the upstairs seating area is only accessible by stairs. Quaint, charming café that serves lunchtime treats, coffee, and pastries. The hot cocoa is divine! I really like the literary/"dark academia" vibes and decor, as well as the many cute birdie knick-knacks roosting about the space. Service was friendly and unrushed, I felt free to linger and enjoy at my leisure. I will make it a point to stop in here whenever I pass through Port Huron! I dropped in during the week and there was zero-wait for a table, although I imagine the place probably bustles on weekends!

Best butter chicken I've ever had. Staff is friendly and everything is clean. I cannot recommend…read morethis bar & grill enough.

From the owner: Opened in March 2022 The Crown Café Bar and Grill Plus is proud to offer the amenities for a…read morestylish pub-style restaurant that offers a fun, quirky, and laid-back experience with the best quality comfort food, Fusion cuisines, welcoming atmosphere, great vibes, live music, coolest cocktails, and the very best service.

Highly recommend this place. The service and the atmosphere are wonderful. Highly recommend the…read moreBrie and Pear pizza. So delicious, the thin crust is perfect for this delicate pizza. Thank you for a delicious dinner on a freezing night.

I would not recommend this place. We went up to the bar, paid for our drinks with a credit card,…read moreand left the bartender a $5 cash tip. Shortly after, the owner came over and rudely confronted us about why we wrote zero on the credit card receipt and didn't leave a tip. We explained that we had already left a cash tip, but the bartender denied it. Being accused of not tipping when we clearly did was extremely uncomfortable and unprofessional. Instead of handling the situation respectfully, the owner chose to confront us, which completely ruined the experience. We ended up getting up and leaving. Very disappointing and not how customers should be treated.

My husband and I were visiting family from out of town. We were greeted similarly as others from…read moreout of town. Rudely by the female bartender and customers. We left without finishing our drinks. If you're from out of town - avoid this place!

Wow, this place is definitely a gem! Such a cool place to get to experience. When I visited on a…read moreWednesday afternoon in December, I was amazed to walk in around 3pm and found a completely packed bar with only one table available. We snagged it and was dumbfounded by not only how many people were there but by the high energy and smiles. I was educated by my in-laws that the Brass Rail Bar is loved by many because of it's history and after being closed for a while after a death (I think) and covid, when it reopened, is packed full all days of the week. We went in specifically to try their Tom & Jerry cocktail which is evidently a Port Huron staple during the Christmas season. I can't remember the ingredients but they were delicious!!! I love that The Brass Rail is a family ran business and it is obvious how much love and passion goes into this business. I'll continue to visit this bar many years into the future, amazing place!

I've come to Mexico twice now and it delivered both times…read more I don't have any photos of the first time, but my partner and I shared five of the six taco options, and by far my favourite were the pork belly and the Chicken Tinga. The second time I came with some coworkers and I had one of the margaritas. It had pineapple juice in it, but I can't remember what it was called... It was just recommended by the server and she was definitely on the nose with that one. Taquitos are good; I liked the beef over the chicken. And I had the salmon plate when I came back I don't know if I would get it again, it was just OK and I don't know if it was worth the price. Overall a very fun place to eat, top-tier for Sarnia. Good vibes, good drinks, good food, great service! Just a little more on the expensive side for someone on a student budget

I'm not sure which aspect of this experience was worse--the food, the drinks, or the service…read more We arrived at about 7:30pm on a Saturday night. The restaurant was nearly empty, though it didn't close for a few more hours. We seated ourselves and waited. And waited. After about 15 minutes, a server shows up and gives us menus. We looked over the drink and dinner menus and made our selections--but they weren't going to be taken for nearly 30 minutes. We placed our drink orders (classic margarita and the La Paloma). After 15 more minutes, our drinks arrived. The drinks were mediocre--at best. The classic margarita was essentially a glass of lime juice with half a shot of tequila; the Paloma was the same, but with grapefruit juice. $12 CDN each. The next time we saw our server was another 15 minutes later when our chips and guacamole arrived. The chips were nice and salty; the guacamole portion was extraordinarily small (about an ice cream scoop size) for $10 CDN. With the arrival of the guacamole, we were finally able to place our meal order. They were out of chicken, so we settled on two crispy pork belly tacos, one carne asada taco, and a pescado taco. $6 CDN each. A full thirty minutes later, our food had not yet arrived. Our drinks were empty (there was only one other party in the restaurant at this time). I walked to the bar with my empty glasses to place two more drink orders: the passion cocktail (tequila, banana, cranberry, and orange were supposed to be the primary flavors) and the Envy (a margarita with blue curaçao). At this point of the evening, it's now nearly 9:15PM. We've been in the restaurant for over an hour. Our second order of drinks and 4 tacos finally arrive. Gross is all I can say. - All tacos shared the same stale-tasting, rusty cabbage. It's like the half-off prepackaged slaw mix you buy at the grocery store tossed with a light vinaigrette. - The fish tasted... fishy. Fishy tasting fish is never a good sign. I probably should have looked at the crowd and determined that there wasn't enough turnover to order the fish. Two bites and I tap out on the fish taco. - The carne asada was not that. Instead of being the traditionally marinated and grilled strips of steak that I'm used to at other restaurants, it was essentially stringy, water-logged pot roast. - The pork belly tacos were neither crispy nor flavorful. They tested more like baked pork chop with a hint of bacon. They were dressed with the same slaw mixture as the other tacos. After tasting the Passion cocktail, we asked the waitress if there had been an error. Banana has an unmistakeable taste; the lack of it is quite noticeable. Cranberry juice is red. The fact that this drink was neither reddish-pink or had even the faintest hint of banana told us otherwise. It was the same drink as "the classic." The Envy was at least blue. It was undrinkable, but the color was at least correct. After nearly 2 hours of waiting and shit service, we paid and left nearly all our food uneaten. We walked around the corner to Bad Dog and had a second dinner.

They have moved locations. They're no longer in Refined Fool…read more Atmosphere was nice but food was cold. 4 of us came in for dinner and all 4 plates were cold. Expectations let to disappointment.

An exceptional dining experience from start to finish! From the elegant glassware to the perfectly…read moreprepared dishes, every detail was outstanding. My husband had the smoked duck with squash and maple miso, and I enjoyed the lobster roll--both were absolutely delicious. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and the service was flawless. This is truly a five-star restaurant in every way. Highly recommend! The location has changed to 195 Christina Street.

Why is the bar playing Fox News while the DJ is playing his set on a Saturday night? Odd choice.read more

We had a great experience at 4 pm :) The bartender was very sociable and the old school bar vibe…read morewas refreshing!

Celebrated my husband's birthday here and it was a memorable, 5 star experience! Our waitress,…read moreWendy, was great. The service from start to finish was perfect. We loved the entertainer, Kenny Gee, who was charming and fun...but not overly loud. The restaurant has a classy but unpretentious atmosphere with wonderful views of the water. We started with the Brie appetizer and calamari, and both were excellent. I had the pecan chicken. I'd definitely recommend it (as long as you don't mind a sweet sauce). My son had the crab cake, and my husband had the 8 oz filet with added bleu cheese butter. Both the guys really enjoyed their dinner (although my son was stuffed from eating too much of the good bread and butter)! We did not save room for dessert, unfortunately. Tommy is the owner, and we remember him from our many years as regulars at Crews Inn. He definitely does a great job!

The service was excellent. The drinks were good. The meat was a slab of meat on a plate, not very…read moreimpressive, and the menu was two pieces of paper stapled together.

The food was very good, and the service was excellent. The place has a nice "homey" atmosphere…read more Certainly one of the more creative restaurants in our area. Chef Mike and Sous Chef Stephen are very talented and make changes and additions to the menu often. It keeps the menu interesting. Looking forward to going back again - tonight in fact.

Sigh, there is no way to say it other than it was a really poor experience…read more We went on 2/14/26. I made reservations for 7:30 PM. I made the reservations because the website indicated that they would be needed. We arrived at 7:20 PM, and we were greeted by a very frantic host, who, without skipping a beat, turned to us and said that if we didn't have reservations, they didn't have any availability because they were completely booked. I indicated that we did. He cleared a table for us, and we were sat at exactly 7:30 PM, which is pretty much the only good thing that happened. Oh, and the restaurant was decorated nicely for the holiday. It was 10 minutes before our server came to our table. She had to stop at another table occupied by friends and have a conversation first before acknowledging us. She took our drink order, returned with the drinks, and then disappeared for another 15 minutes, like I didn't see her on the floor, and I could see the whole restaurant. Upon her return, we indicated that we wanted to start with a couple of appetizers. Each time we asked for something, her answer was, "we're out." They should have estimated how many patrons they would have based on the required reservations and had enough stock prepped. Unacceptable. I looked at her a bit confused, and she says, "well, it's 8 o'clock." Now, it wasn't the phrase; it was her tone, like there was a silent "dumba**" she was holding back. So, at that point, I was done. We kindly asked to pay for our drinks, and we left. Look. I worked in the business for almost 20 years. Your restaurant has about 15 tables-give or take. You had 3 servers, a bartender, and a host/busser and service was that poor? Come on! Additionally, who uses snark with a customer? You need to train your staff to be more efficient. If you need help, let me know; I can consult. Maybe we will try again on a different day, but given that the consistent criticism of the service in the reviews, I'm not promising anything. No pictures because we never got to the point of ordering food.

The vibe and atmosphere in this restaurant was very welcoming. We started our dinner with Fancy…read moreFries. They were good but not great. Not as flavorful as the description indicates. My husband had the flatbread pizza with Prosciutto...it was very tasty. I had a Chicken Caesar Salad....it was wonderful minus the pico de gallo... that was a weird add to that salad. The drinks were awesome as well. We will definitely be back.

This place has great food and amazing drinks. It's in a cute little spot downtown. Glad to find a…read morehip local place.