Returned! To celebrate my daughter's birthday. I have been thinking of taking her here, knowing…read morethat she would enjoy their cocktails. I am glad that we chose this place! Each dish has elevated twist, and the price is so reasonable and even generous for the quality. Cocktails are excellent (lots of line-ups). They also serve nice choices of local craft beers on tap. We ordered: (Food) #Cast Iron Baked Brie fresh baked brie with house-made wild berry compote, candied pecans, prosciutto, garlic crostini $17 : This served as perfect appetizer for 3 of us. Enjoyable. Variety of ways to enjoy the baked brie. #Canadian Striploin 7oz striploin, garlic herb mashed potatoes, grilled seasonal vegetables: We tried different & great steak dish here before, and this one is also EXCELLENT - the on-point seasonings, perfectly med-rare. Roasted veggies and mashed potato leave its own flavour and texture with right amount of seasonings. #Stuffed Mushroom Ravioli stuffed with wild mushrooms, tossed in a beurre blanc sauce, topped with fresh Parmesan: I wished the ravioli itself had more mushroom-forward flavor, and the wrapper had more delicacy (in terms of thickness and texture). However, I loved the beurre Blanc sauce - it was foamy - making the butter-ly and creamy sauce feel light in the mouth. Nice hint of tangy-ness. #Herb Crusted Salmonwith garlic herb mashed potatoes, grilled seasonal vegetables, and beurre blanc sauce: The same sauce as ravioli, that matched with salmon well. (Cocktails) #Fig Fizz: With Durham distillery Gin, Raspberry Liqueur, fig jam, lemon juice, honey syrup, soda # Lavender cosmopolitan # Passion Prosecco Martini # Spicy Hibiscus Margarita All the cocktails were presented beautifully. Today's highlight was Spicy Hibiscus Margarita. (Dessert) Chocolate Espresso Martini Cake rich vanilla cake, mascarpone, house-made chocolate espresso mousse $10: Essentially, tiramisu. lol. Nicely presented. This place is versatile for us. Just for snack, just for cocktails, just for local beer, and elevated food experiences. Promising satisfying experience in each occasion. So blessed to have this place in my neighbourhood.

Let's start with the good... ambience is nice. There's a low light and regular lighting seating…read morearea. Food overall is average - nothing stood out for us. Issue was with portion size - ridiculously small. Main dishes are appetizer servings size - I know we're going through rough times - but don't rip your guests off... we stopped by McDonalds afterwards :( Underwhelmed - underserved.

We visited The Springwood on a recommendation from a friend who's a chef. It's a small but charming…read morerestaurant in Whitby with cottage-core vibes: cozy lighting, warm decor, and an intimate feel. Our server was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, walking us through the entire menu and explaining their Come For Dinner option, which is essentially a tasting menu. While it sounded tempting, we decided to order à la carte. We had the brussel sprout toast, crispy squid, duck liver mousse, rye cavatelli (pasta), sablefish, fries, and short rib. The standouts were definitely the brussel sprout toast and the rye cavatelli. I'm a huge brussel sprouts fan, so I knew I'd love the toast. They really load it up, and it's a crispy delight. I'd never had rabbit before, so I was a little nervous about the cavatelli, but the flavour was great. The sablefish came with a sweet sauce/paste that made the dish really unique and memorable. And the short rib was incredibly tender and cooked perfectly. The only dish I didn't love was the liver mousse--the texture just wasn't for me, a bit too mushy. But the buckwheat waffles it came with were delicious! Overall, the dishes at this quaint spot are unique, inventive, and clearly crafted with care. It's definitely a great choice for the foodie friend or anyone who wants to try something new.

This restaurant is a cozy hole in the wall. The staff are very knowledgeable and super attentive…read moreand friendly. They're not over bearing though so that's nice. The food is excellent with great portions and the menu is small so the food is fresh. I would recommend any day of the week.

If you told me I was dining at a upscale restaurant in California, I'd believe you. Surf Kitchen…read morehas mastered the art of transporting you -- the decor, the energy, the whole vibe just hits differently. It doesn't feel like Whitby. It feels like a getaway. The food is consistent, which honestly matters more than people give credit for. You know what you're getting and it delivers every time. The street corn with chips is legendary -- I've had people travel from the west end just to experience it, and it never disappoints. The roasted Brussels sprouts with dip are equally addictive. The birria tacos and fish tacos are solid, the drinks are great, and the staff are genuinely kind every single visit. This is one of my favourite spots I bring people when I want to impress without explaining myself. Highly recommend.

Good cocktails! Whitby has needed a place like this…read more I was here on Friday night for a bite and some drinks. I heard a good reputations among locals. I had: Food - Jackfruit Tacos Drinks - Heat wave & Golden I have never had jackfruit before, so I do not know what the taste/texture is supposed to be like. I think this dish was created as a part of their "vegetarian friendly" efforts. The jackfruit had a good spicy kick. Overall, pleasant flavor but the texture was kind of monotone, not extracting the unique character of the ingredients. I found the soft taco was a bit bland and the texture was not as smooth. The drinks were great. They use a lot of interesting tropical fruits/plants' liquor and syrup. Each cocktail was loaded with sufficient booze. This place is definitely worth coming back for cocktails and other drinks. They have a interesting beer selection as well, mostly from local small breweries. They seem to be using a lot of local artist's work in their decorations as well, which makes me want to support them more. A new oasis right in the center of the town. Welcome!

Super cool vibe as soon as you walk in with clean and modern decor. Very friendly staff who came by…read moreto check on us often. Menu was okay, but prices for iced drinks was too expensive (more than alcoholic drinks). Everything else was great and try the calamari!

The drink specials at Diyako are great, but the show the bartenders put on when making cocktails…read morereminds me of the flair bartending in Vegas - awesome! They have smoking cocktails, blended, over-pours, can make multiple drinks/shots at once, its really a spectacle, and the best part is the drinks actually taste great as well! Whether its a pineapple cocktail, margarita, shot or even a smoky old-fashioned, Diyako makes for a great drinks/bar spot right in Richmond Hill. We didn't try alot of their food items, but the burgers were great, as were the wings and fries. Hoping to try more of their menu next time!

Both dishes we tried were well presented. Loved the fruit accompaniment! The home fries were a bit…read moregreasy for my taste, but like the onions and peppers mixed in. You MUST try their house hot pepper sauce! Yummy heat! The hollandaise is one of the better I've tasted in a long while. The restaurant is clean, and modern. It's nice to have an open kitchen to see the action. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating.

Truly a gem of a restaurant in bowmanville. We stumbled on it a couple of months ago and fell in…read morelove with the place, the staff and the owner or the person running the place. The food is exquisite and I'm glad cause this way we don't need to head to Toronto to satisfy our cravings. From the porchetta to their bread pudding, you will not regret it. Things to try during their dinner menu: Roasted porchetta Braised short rib Braised lamb shank Roasted fingerling potatoes Bread pudding with ice cream I'm sure the rest is amazing but these are the highlights. I also went for lunch but didn't think it was as amazing as the dinner menu.

What a gem to arrive to Durham Region! This is our new go-to spot for date night. From the…read morefriendliest staff to amazing drinks and food, this is place Is a home run. I've been here three times now and each time have ordered the short rib. This dish never disappoints. The fall off the bone meat paired with a bean cassoulet is absolute heaven. I'd also recommend trying one (or three) of their cocktails. The Royal Flush is my personal favourite. I can't wait to go back for our next occasion.

real good place to chill dood was good hookah was nice music was good…read more marie was our server very attentive really nice ‍

This places is INSANE the food is 10/10 the service is 1000/10 the owners are so kind and fun to be…read morearound, We had our gender reveal they made it so epic unique and amazing.!!!!! The music the vibe the food everything was perfect thank you so much again! See you soon :)

Cool place with THE CLEANEST bar bathrooms I have ever seen. There is even an extra chair by the…read moretoilet for... Drinks good, although not cheap, very cool vibe and music. Sadly, NO RED BULL! Recommend.

Cocktail bar is a super sleek bar on a popular street in Toronto. Servers are awesome and make some…read moremean cocktails. The space is also extremely clean and well managed. They've got some theme and take aways with their cocktails that add a little fun and flair. Great space!

Lovely evening at Lemon Press. There are seats at the bar, at inside tables, a comfy couch with…read morelemon slice pillows, and covered outdoor tables. Oh, and there's a pool table inside, too. We enjoyed gazpacho, some sandwiches, and a refreshing margarita. Nice cocktail list. We will be back.

We've been here three times now. It's a local bar with locally sourced ingredients and ever…read morechanging seasonal offerings. They have a gold rush on the regular drink menu. Only place I've been able to order one. Even better, the honey is local. Good amaretto sours, too. The maple old fashioned is great, but only available seasonally. They also make the traditional version. We have yet to try the food, but I've had the cheesecake twice. Amazing. Perfect texture. They made great use of a small space with a long bar, a few tables, and a cozy couch. Service is friendly.

Was excited to try this place on an overnight stop in St Catherine's…read more Stopped by at 5:30pm on a Saturday evening (20 Jul 2024), and... were they even open? There was no one at any tables. There did not appear to be any lights on inside (including the lights of the "Open" sign on the door). There was one older gentleman standing inside, glaring out the window while talking on a phone, but that just made us uneasy to approach the door. Drove by around 7:30pm the same Saturday night. The "Open" sign was lit, but the place looked empty.

Great southern smoked food , unique cocktails and craft beer choices!…read more Shared BBQ BFF platter with my father , every part of it was smoked and rich in flavour. It came with brisket, pulled pork , sausage , chicken, ribs and two sides. The Corn bread melts in your mouth , and the mac and cheese side would even be perfect as a main ! My cocktail "smoke and mirrors", had a strong pear taste with a full brandy body. Definitely needs another staff member or two as the drink specialist was also serving the whole restaurant, taking orders and greeting. Including the outside. Although at times we were waiting , for example to pay as it got busier although we waited a while for our bill and drink refills but, it never felt excessively long even with this crutch. Price for quantity, taste , and its classy ambience and style make this place a must go in St. Catharines, even the whole Niagara Region !