Tonight we celebrated a birthday. Unfortunately, the service and food was lacking. We were a group…read moreof 12. The first person was served then 15 minutes later, 3 more. By the time the rest were served, the first half were finished. I was then told "they had to open a new bag of fish. They just dropped yours". Some were served cold food. I felt bad for the waitress. The disorganization was not entirely her fault. In general, it was not a pleasant experience.

I'd have given it 4 stars but for a couple of issues. One, it took nearly an hour to prepare our…read moretake-out order Saturday. Sure, they were busy, but I wonder how impatient anyone dining in would have been with that wait. We were told 25 minutes on the phone; my wife went 10-15 minutes after that (based on past experience) & still had to wait. Two, the wings I so greatly anticipated were much, much smaller than what I have been used to through the years. Kelsey's has been my go-to for wings as the biggest & best in town. The flavour was as superb as ever, but I wonder if they've gone to a new supplier. I may be open to re-evaluating my wing purchase. Flavours on both our orders were excellent!

Maybe 3.5? Came on a…read moreFriday in July (Covid times, but I think it had recently re-opened for dining in). Was very busy, so we had to put our name down and come back. Ordered the Fry Board, Fish Tacos and the Wiz Caesar. The Fry Board is a huge board filled with different types of Fries. Portion is huge, but not all of them were that well fried. I found myself wishing most of them were hotter and crispier. But the dips they came with were great. The Fish Tacos were very mediocre. The portions of fish were quite small, and the taco itself not that well dressed. The Caesar was nice and spicy if you like that. Seating is cool, they had a few picnic tables on sand actually. And the servers were all friendly but sometimes hard to find.

This was a spontaneous stop on a short trip to Port Elgin and area . First weekend of patios…read morereopening in Ontario . Sat on upper patio area with picnic tables and a open air nicely designed bar. Ordered the Idle and Coast Lager (smooth and easy drinking) and fantastic (basa battered in three sheets red ale) fish and chips . Service was very friendly and efficient and the weather was pleasant and sunny . Enjoyed this place very much.

We ordered two orders of Halibut and chips. The fish was small. Upon cutting into it, we noticed…read moreit was really, really stringy with a weird, rubbery texture and it was extremely dense. After trying it, it tasted fine, but it was so rubbery and hard to eat - you had to chew on it forever. This fish was obviously extremely overcooked or hadn't been stored properly. My husbands meal was exactly the same. It was all I could do to get that fish into me. We won't be back. A waste of money.

I really wanted to enjoy lunch with the kids. Fish and Chips are a rare treat. We were greeted by…read moreBen who was busy, but helpful and I think newish to the restaurant. There were a few people making some noise but the place was somewhat subdued. The restaurant really should be called 'The Bare Minimum'. Beer options lacked craft options. The kids Fish and Chips clearly lacked fresh fish and the fries were not only frozen but embarrassing the lowest or second lowest grade of frozen fries. A 'famous' Fish and Chip restaurant should have fresh fries. The wings were overpriced. The hot sauce was Franks. They were over cooked. I could even order a double or a half order on top of what seemed to be a disappointment waiting to happen. The menus were all crinkled and the o unfortunate lack of appetizers was evident. No chocolate milk for the kids. The taste was disappointing at best. If I was the owner, I'd be legitimately concerned about the obvious corners he is cutting. We are to fill our stomachs and not for the love of food. I get it's an attempt at a bar scene as well as Fish and Chip joint. Details and quality matters. I hope the owner puts some genuine love into this place, because it's not gonna last like this.

What a great place nice atmosphere very friendly. Our server Alex was outstanding. Thanks Alex when…read morewe come back, we will ask for you.

Sat on the outside patio. Food was so good! Everyone of us cleaned our plates! Lasagna was amazing…read moreand made everyone else jealous of my meal!

Caesars are great. Need more options on the food menu! If you want to go order from the Chinese…read morerestaurant "attached" for food, then just go to 1858 for the Caesars!

Yes baby come here for those caesars! I got the surf n turf caesar and absolutely loved both the…read moresnacks it came with and the actual Caesar itself. The servers were attentive and prompt, and there was a kids menu readily available for our wee littles. Beautifully located on a terrace near the beach, and nicely spaced.

Returned to the Mudtown Station as back in the area for a group jet ski trip. Opted for seating…read moreoutside under an umbrella. Tried the burger and fries again and shared the steak bites. My friend ordered the paella. The burger was cooked perfectly and the fries were excellent. The steak bites were over cooked and not sure how they could call what they served my friend paella.They did have one IPA on tap that I sampled and it was nice. I have no plans to return.

Terrible food, very strange prep, looks like it's thrown together…read more There home made beer needs a whole new makeover. We would not recommend this place as well we're not treated with respect from we believe the owners daughter and a wait staff

Pulled pork poutine only. Cozy and roomy inside to enjoy your meal, but if you're lucky the food…read morealways tastes better on the roof. Quick and friendly service

Stopped in a couple of times while in the area, food and service were both really great. Had a hot…read more& honey chicken wrap the first time and the ultimate breakfast burger on the next visit. Although a little pricey, you definitely get what you pay for. Both meals were great and I will definitely be back to try more.

Braving the snowstorm, we made it to dinner at Down Home for an amazing farm-to-table experience…read morethis past weekend! Thank you to the team at Down Home for the warmest welcome and the sweetest bday wishes :) I love that they grow and use their own ingredient! Some ingredients I've never even heard of, but they taste so good. I also appreciated that they work with nearby local Ontario farmers and suppliers to create this delicious meal! It was quite the adventure to drive up north with the crazy whiteout weather- definitely needed a bigger car and better wheels for the job! Absolutely worth the drive; the food was creative and beautiful! We are definitely coming back in the summer again ^^

An absolutely stellar experience from start to finish. This restaurant exudes coziness and…read morespaciousness, doing just one seating a day. The tables are quite far apart, giving a sense of privacy. This is a great spot for a special occasion. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the food they cook and the service that they provide. They enthusiastically explained each course, drink pairing, and even where to find the awesome cutlery that they were using. Our meal started off outside in a semi-enclosed area with a warming broth made from local herbs and vegetables and pig's head. It was heated over a wood-fired grill. Many of the items served were kissed by the flames, resulting in wonderful smoky accents. When we went inside, we were treated to course after course of delight. For me, the standouts were: (1) Apples that underwent a preservation method similar to what's used for black garlic, resulting in this delicious buttery caramel flavour without the overly cloying sweetness; (2) A duo of smoky, meaty maitake and pickled Ontario matsutake; and (3) a delicious rabbit dish that had an excellent amount of fattiness tempered by a deliciously savoury sauce. Everything was delicious though. More impressively, everything from the food to the wines and beers were all local or at least from Ontario. It was a true showcase of what great chefs can do with the great ingredients of our province. Will definitely be back.