We've had takeout from here before and really enjoyed it, so we decided to try it again, and it's…read morejust as good as we remembered! The ribs were sweet, sticky, and tender. The smash burger was amazing and really well put together. Cornbread was great, the mac & cheese was exceptional with a delicious smoky flavour, and the rice and beans were really solid, too. My wife tried the Southern Fried Cauliflower; nice and crispy, but it could've used a bit more flavour. Still, overall, a really good meal and definitely worth a stop if you're craving BBQ in Frankenmuth. For more food reviews and travel adventures, check out A&M Roam on YouTube!

Updating my review 2 years later and I just feel the quality has really dropped. Ordered the basic…read morebro poutine, really lacked flavour and the ribs had barely any meat and was hard to get off the bone. Service is always hit or miss the last 2 times we've visited and even when it's dead the service is slow. We have been 4 times in the last 2 years and this time was our last. Sadly Beamsville is lacking in decent restaurants, have to make a drive to get food worth the price.

Went here with my partner while we were visiting the area and we enjoyed the meal experience. Had a…read morereally great server as well who was helpful with menu item choices. As someone from the southern US, I knew that despite the descriptions, the meals weren't gonna hit like that for me, but that was OK because I went in with tempered expectations. I got the jambalaya which was good, but definitely not as flavorful as I typically get back home. Some of the real standouts where the shrimp which were tasty, and the crabcakes were also delicious! Recommend both of those! It was also a surprisingly warm day outside for April and it was great to be able to enjoy their outside patio space.

Looking for seafood? This may become your 'go-to' restaurant in the region…read more I've never been disappointed with the food here. On this particular occasion I felt like a late evening bite to eat and ordered the 'mushrooms neptune' along with 'voodoo chicken balls'. Tried these for the first time (I usually go with the excellent crab cakes but, well, I was feeling adventurous this time). Both appetizers were excellent and good portions too! The staff were quick, efficient and friendly as is typical of my usual experience here. It's a quiet spot with a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. I'll be back!!

Wow!!! Really impressed. The staff was incredible and so attentive. It was a freezing winter day…read morebut the dining room was so cozy. The espresso martini is a must-order. All the food was very tasty. The focaccia came with a scallion oil which was fun. The octopus was so delicious I didn't even have time to take a photo!!! I loved the beef short rib. We also ordered a creme brûlée. Yum!!

Great service tasty food…read moreNice ambiance Plenty of wonderful options on the menu for both food and wine Looking forward to go swing back again

Feels a bit controversial to give a lower than five star review, but I feel for the prices and…read moreportion sizes this is right on. Went for lunch with my two girlfriends and ordered the street corn dip.. couldn't believe how small and how pricy. We had to order two just to even feel like we ate something. Our flights weren't great but we said nothing as we didn't want to be a bother. We only saw our server when they took our order and when it was time to pay. No checking back in, which would have been helpful and maybe changed our minds on the review. Lots of people rave about this place but I just don't get the hype.

Really good sandwiches, made to order quickly, and local drinks options. Plenty of parking.read more

I went for a late night dinner with my partner, and we were not disappointed! I believe they had…read moresome kind of special going on maybe half-price apps, and everything we got that night was delicious, from the shrimp to the steak. I can't remember we got for drinks, but those were also good too. I got the burger which was a double cheese, bacon burger and it was yummy abnd since I knew I was about to stuff my face with apps I opted for a salad instead of the typical fries, which was a smart choice because the salad was good as well. My partner got the steak, which I forgot how many ounces it was, but she was more than satisfied, especially for the price! We were visiting the area, so I don't know if this is a chain or not, but definitely recommend checking them out if you're in Beamsville.

I must admit to being somewhat biased about CJ's Beamsville…read more I am, after all, a regular... but for good reasons! My friends and I are typically $5 pint Leaf game fans and enjoy the atmosphere, and excellent service on game nights. We (the 'crew') have taken advantage of the 1/2 price appetizer deal after 9pm. The selection of appetizers is very good and we've tried all of them. No disappointments with the food. My particular favourite is the 'Crabby Combo'. That's when I can't decide what I want to eat because it's a good variety of wings, mozzarella sticks, and quesadillas. It's definitely 'shareable' but I'm not really a very good sharer. A couple of others that are really tasty are the 'loaded fries' (very big portion) and the ever-popular 'cheesy garlic bread'. The restaurant is great for family gatherings (very kid friendly), watching the game, and taking a break while enjoying the friendly, welcoming staff.

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.

I was driving through Canada from New York and my car broke down. I decided to pull over and get…read moresomething to eat to clear my head. This was the place I stopped. The food was delicious. I had the fish and chips. Really fresh. The staff was kind and friendly. I would highly recommend stopping here.

We checked out JJ's on the Docks, a nice little diner right by the water with a bit of an east…read morecoast vibe. Great location and a relaxed atmosphere overall. For drinks, my wife and I each grabbed a bottle of Rickard's. They serve it in a frosted glass which is a nice touch, but... the price was pretty wild. Paying around $9-$11 for a bottle/can felt a bit excessive. We started with the Broccoli Cheese Poppers, which we've ordered at other spots before since they're usually vegetarian-friendly (my wife is pescatarian). I thought they were really tasty, but unfortunately my wife had almost finished one before realizing there was bacon inside...and it wasn't listed on the menu. When we asked to confirm, it was pretty disappointing. She was understandably upset, especially since she's been pescatarian for over 10 years. It would've gone a long way if they at least took it off the bill, but they didn't, and that definitely hurt the overall experience. For mains, I ordered JJ's Meatloaf; really solid dish. The mashed potatoes were a highlight, veggies were cooked nicely, and everything had great flavour. Only downside was the bun that came with it got pretty soggy. My wife ordered the Grilled Fish Panini; she liked it, not amazing, but good. The fish was fresh and flaky, and the bread had a nice garlic bread vibe. Overall, it's a decent spot with good food and a nice setting, but the beer prices and the issue with the unlisted bacon definitely took away from the experience. For more honest food and travel reviews, check out our YouTube channel A&M Roam!

Love love love the food. I am a vegetarian and wasn't sure if there would be sufficient options or…read moreif it's worth the money. But boy was I surprised. Ambience was scenic as we chose outdoor seating. Cold for sure towards the night. Infact we were the last ones to leave as we enjoyed the food and the place so much. Every element on the plate had a purpose to blend in the flavor. Service was very satisfying. You feel taken care of by the host team. Looking forward to visit them soon and often

We visited Vineland Estates for their Mother's Day brunch and had a wonderful experience from start…read moreto finish. The three-course menu was thoughtfully curated and beautifully presented. The clams appetizer was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared, while the slow-cooked beef entrée was incredibly tender and packed with rich flavor. Each course felt well-balanced and showcased the quality of the ingredients. A particularly thoughtful touch was the flower gift for every mother on the table. It was a simple but meaningful gesture that made the celebration feel even more special and appreciated. The service was attentive and professional despite the busy holiday crowd, and the beautiful vineyard setting made the occasion feel extra special. It was a memorable way to celebrate Mother's Day with family.