I haven't been here in a good while, but every visit consistently delivers. I ordered the Chicken…read moreClub today, and as always, it was delicious. The French fries paired with their dill dip are absolute perfection drool-worthy, to say the least! Prompt and efficient service made the experience even better. The only downside was the dirty soda, which just missed the mark for me, but overall, it remains a great spot.

A friend brought me here for the first time. Hadn't heard of the restaurant prior to our visit but…read morethen again, I'm hardly in Hamilton. It had rained the day we went and while indoor dining was bustling, we chose to sit outside on the patio, which was empty on arrival. Tables and chairs were wet but the weather changed and the sun shone again, drying up the area. We ordered several appetizers to share; bang bang shrimp (yummy), soup dumplings (yummy), spinach and artichoke dip (mediocre - have had better), sweet potato and regular fries plus dips (both very good) and dragon boat lettuce wraps (the crispy noodle and chicken with hoisin sauce and cashews was delicious and my favourite but the lettuce leaves had spoiled spots and seemed not to be thoroughly washed). I took the liberty of cleaning the lettuce before eating it. We also received dirty plates but bringing this to our server's attention quickly remedied the problem. Besides these minute concerns, the food and service and company were great! The patio filled up quite fast shortly after we placed our order and received our food. Arriving before dinnertime surely worked in our favour!

It really saddens me to put this review in. I guess with the inflationary costs of food, the two…read morecan dine deal that used to be $59.99 for two moved to $69.99, with upcharge to some of the core two can dine menu items. Now the menu items are like club sandwiches, fish and chips, salad with a protein, fried chicken... a departure from the local fresh and uniquely marketed local fresh items that were unique. There is nothing special about this two can dine menu- and many are more lunch favourites. The two can dine date night menu isn't even available for lunch- which is where it belongs. Service has gotten slower, maybe staff cutback? But I've seen the same number of staff members. It took about 2 hours to get in and get out.

I love "local" themed restaurants, but sometimes a theme simply alienates a large portion of…read moreclientele. I understand keeping the food menu tightly local, but when it comes to cocktails, folks just want what they want. Borealis has some opportunity here. They don't carry any of the most popular beers, wines, whiskey, gins, or vodka. They insist on taking that choice away and they've made a conscious decision to do so. Aside from making the simple task of ordering your favorite beverage a time consuming task, the end result is mediocre. We couldn't even order a pina colada because it isn't local? The food was generally good with some hits and misses. I do like the fact the the food menu is local themed, but it takes execution to make an impact. We had children and adults in our party so the opinions were mixed. The appetizers were good, notably the prosciutto feta flatbread and soup of the day hit a positive note. Duck satay was mixed but I personally found it tender and flavorful. The crowd was 50/50 on entree's. The fish & chips, confit duck, and lamb garnered positive feedback, others did not. Steak frites was an disappointment. Gray, flavorless, and overcooked. The buttermilk fried "Ontario" chicken was viewed as over-breaded with a thick burnt crust and dry throughout. And the slaw it is paired with was watery and old rather than crisp and fresh. The steelhead trout was overcooked, dry, lacking flavor. The accompanying barley risotto was overwhelming and overpowered the delicate nature of steelhead trout. Ambiance was ok and somewhat modern but some found being seated in the lower dining room at what seemed like a picnic table to be off putting. Service was good and staff was friendly. To be honest, many locals really like Borealis. But for me, as an open minded foodie, they have some opportunities around execution and preparation as well as expanding certain offerings at the bar. And let's be honest--bar happiness equals margin and profit.

Ambiance is nice here - it's a bustling restaurant and one of the few nicer restaurants in town…read more But the service is horrendously bad and the food is not much better. I ate there 3 times in 2 days - twice for breakfast and once for a group dinner. The servers are more busy talking to one another than taking care of customers. I don't know that there are many other options in Waterloo, and the customers are getting the short end.

-Came here in 2022 while on tour from from nyc and forgot to post this review…read more -Great hash bowl! Definitely spicy, but perfect for me. -Service was slow even though it was empty, but my server was very nice. I feel like she had too many tables to deal with and seemed like the only one working.

If you like something out of the ordinary, this is your place. Ingredients are plenty and not…read morecommon. Everything taste magnificent and the ambiance is so lovely. Nice to spoil yourself once in a while and have the feeling of money was well spent.

I was really looking forward to trying out Aberdeen Tavern as my sister said it was good. We went…read moreon a steak Sunday...the only day they theme is steak oriented, although there were also non steak dishes. The complementary bread was amazing. The slices were soft, and addictive. I also ordered Mexican Street Corn that was sweet and spicy at the same time. It was good. For the steak, I ordered a medium rare tenderloin, which was cooked to the right temperature. However the seasoning was basic. The green peppercorn jus that came with the steak was salty. The same went for the Mac and cheese. That was disappointing. It's a shame as the dining room was very nice, but the food weren't quality.

We had reservations for 4 to celebreate a joint group birthday party. We were seated upon arrival…read moreand the service was quite quick to bring us menues and water. We ordered a couple fancy drinks and they were delicious! The ambiance was really I nice, it wasn't too loud like some restaurants that big I ordered a pizza, the rest of the party orders the pasta and everyone was happy with what they got! The portion sizes were great and the food was well seasoned. Would go back for sure

Food - 4 Service - 5…read moreAtmosphere - 5 Price - 5 Start with the dessert plate and then again at the end. The food was so good and it was also beautiful inside.

Amazing service and always love the seasonal menu. I've had large groups here and small family…read moredinners. It's my favorite place.

This was our 1st visit here , free parking out back ,…read more Without reservation we were seated fast and it was about 4:30 and soon filled up with guests . The menu is good but somewhat high brow , but this is NOT a usual roadhouse . The decor is nice , clean and casual up scale a Schmidt , lots of vintage hanging light bulbs everywhere, I'm amused as I sold light bulb for 20 years ; so it was a bit like a bulb showroom . I enjoyed a hot and stacked Smash burger , I'm not so excited about the Brie cheese , a slice if local cheddar would be nice too , My wife had the Caesar salad with added grilled chicken thighs , yes interesting , she liked it . Driving to London , so no wine or beers today It could perhaps , if wanted by owner , "dumb down " the menu by adding a few understood dishes like garlic bread , chicken wings, , fish other than cod , But it's was a very pleasant place and very kind and easy waitress that served and was patient as we searched the menu

My fiancé and I went here for Valentine's Day and absolutely loved our experience. First, our…read morewaiter gave us phenomenal service. So personable and helpful. I went out with crutches and a knee splint and he went out of his way to find something to support my leg so I could sit comfortably. He was also so kind to retrieve us information from the bar manager multiple times when we were trying to figure out what wine and beer we wanted to take home. In addition to the service, the food was great and the wine and beer pairings they selected fit with the food fit so well. Our mains were our favourite - the trout and osso bucco. Both came with amazing sauce, and sides were cooked perfectly. I would definitely go back to see what they have on their everyday menu to test it out. And I 100% recommend you try them out as well!

While in town for a five day stint, I ended up dining at The Rich Uncle 3 times! Was it the…read moreexcellent craft cocktails? The program is definitely spot on, thoughtful, and expert. Was it the decadent comfort food? The lamb shank was juicy and punched and the burger was over the top and worth every calorie. Was it the five course Irish dinner that I was lucky enough to score a seat for? With a friggin coursed beer pairing? If I had to settle on one thing, it was probably the stellar service. The staff was so personable and the bar tenders world class. Can't wait to visit again.

Wonderful night celebrating a birthday. Top notch service and attention by Nick, thank you…read more Nick was polite, helpful and attentive; he is one of the best wait staff I have ever met. Our orders were taken quickly, our glasses kept full and our meals came out promptly (and all of our orders were correct). We shared the fries to begin. The truffle fries and sweet potato fries were delicious. Our party of 5 enjoyed the fettuccini and chicken, and the bbq ribs. Thank you for a wonderful dinner!

What a pleasant surprise. All my dining plans in Toronto were bust the other week (due to surprise…read moreclosings or parking woes) but I stopped here on my way home. Earl's had been on my radar for awhile, but I was trying to avoid chains. No more. The lychee tini, which includes elderflower and hibiscus, tastes great. Not too sweet, just right. The truffle fries and garlic aioli were great, but the calamari was particularly exceptional. They serve theirs in plump juicy strips with a spicy yuzu (citrus fruit that tastes like a cross between a lemon and an orange) aioli with a surprising - and welcome - kick. Service is great. The restaurant was relatively peaceful for being in a mall. A nice end to a frustrating trip (as far as dining was concerned.)