Take a drive down Lakeshore Road along the lake and you'll arrive at The Garden Houzz, a charming…read morecottage-style restaurant with a beautiful patio, great food, and good service. The staff, including the owner, are all super friendly. We sat on the patio and were lucky to catch live entertainment by Jan/Blackhat, who had an excellent, soft voice and played great tunes on his guitar--very enjoyable. We were pleasantly surprised by a complimentary warm and toasty pita with excellent hummus, reminding us of how restaurants used to be. It was a delightful touch. I ordered the beef and lamb patties, which came with long-grain rice, roasted carrots, broccoli florets, and two sauces--tzatziki and a carrot/pepper spread. The patties were very tender and the dish was excellent. It also came with a delicious Greek salad. My wife had the vegetable moussaka, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience that we would highly recommend. Cheers

Came across this gem on a roadtrip and I am so glad we did. The patio seating is lovely. The food…read moreis fresh and very well prepared. Nice prtions. Great service. A very nice dining experience. Thank you.

The fish is freshly caught, absolutely love the perch. The service super friendly, Donna was so…read morenice. My wife and I shared a 5 pc dinner, it came with 7 pieces of perch and a good amount of fries, although I like my fries crispy these are not, but they are my wife's favorite. Love that they have packages of malt vinegar for the fries, I feel that's a Canadian thing. The coke at a $1.75 was fair pricing. The view while on the park bench of the canal across the street while eating these treats, now that made it spectacular! Cheers!

Port Colbourne is a strategic town...right on the Welland Canal which connects Lake Ontario and…read moreLake Erie. The ships that make their way up the St. Lawrence River and the other way (all the way to Duluth MN) make their way through this amazing man-made marvel. Of course with the Great Lakes, many people do not know that commercial fishing (and boating fleets) make their way into Lake Erie for walleye, whitefish, and yellow perch (other lakes even harvest lake herring, chub, and trout). Minor Fisheries is a retail outlet that get their supply from the local fisheries. Minor has walleye, perch, whitefish. They even have smoked whitefish and walleye cheeks. Their fish fry is excellent...I had a 3 piece walleye, w vinegar slaw, and fresh cut fries (dinner roll included). All excellent. The walleye is like a panko-esque crust..very delicate flaky white fish. Everything was excellent and for a whopping 16 dollars Canadian...which as of this writing is about .74 cents on the dollar. Amazing value. Also...if you charge the dinner, use an Amex card....they give the best exchange rate. Will be back soon!

What a find!!! I almost don't want to leave a review because…read morethis place should really remain a secret !!!!! I lived in Dunkirk for several years, but the changes that they have made to the pier and boardwalk are really unbelievable !!!! Shops & restaurants and this gem!! Let me be very clear in saying that there are maybe three tables inside; this is definitely a grab and go restaurant . However there is a huge patio with many many tables even if they are full, which is doubtful, you could certainly grab a spot on the boardwalk nearby . We happened to have a beautiful night and we have an event to go to at SUNY Fredonia so a friend recommended this place . We waited about 15 minutes to place our order. After ordering we enjoyed our drinks out on the patio while we waited for our food. I opted for an alcoholic beverage while my son had a virgin piña colada. Our number was called maybe 15 minutes later and we were served absolute deliciousness. My son ordered the California, which was a delicious crispy fish sandwich while I opted for an Asian chicken wrap. Our food was absolutely delicious. Served just right. The food temperature was perfect and the portions were ample . The service was wonderful. If I ever come upon a beautiful night again in Dunkirk, I will definitely be visiting this place !!!!

Love this place. Right on the pier in Dunkirk. Cool vibe in the area, very beach-town. The food…read moreand drinks reflect that, lots of seafood and umbrella drinks. But there's a good mix of other cocktails and beers too. The owner seems really nice, she was working the kitchen along with a couple other family members, good to see, especially since it was all women- love a female owned business that's doing well and doing it right. Chicken tenders were good, not great but I think they're on the menu to placate the kids coming so fair enough. The rest of the food was GREAT. We started with calamari and it was great, came with a lemon dressing already on it which was good and didn't detract from the crispiness at all. Also had lots of battered pepper rings as well, nice balance. Combo seafood basket was solid. The shrimp were great as was the haddock - all battered on site. Fries were thin and crispy. The winner though was the California Grouper sandwich which was a daily special. It was fantastic. I could have eaten two. Came on a soft roll, with slaw and bacon and avocado and I forget what else because I devoured it so quickly. I'd go back just for that sandwich. This place is definitely worth a stop if you're ever out by the lake.

Food service ambiance first rate. Leah was an amazing waitress and very beautiful too. I had the…read moreLamburgini and my wife had the perch. Topped off with a cup of clam chowder and two Dads root beers. Exposed brick walls and original plank floors with a view of the Welland Canal. If u want ice creme or marijuana there's plenty of shops nearby to browse or get high and fat from Kawartha dairy's finest.

From USA And came for the day. This was described as a seafood place. 4 options in the menu of…read morebattered fish and shrimp. I wouldn't quite consider this a seafood place. My husband decided to get lamb chops . And when the order came, they were lamb T-bones. I pointed out to the waitress who went back to check with the chef and reassured us that those are lamb chops. I pulled out my phone to show her the difference and then she went back to the Chef. The second time she came out with a different response that those are in fact, lamb loins, and that's the best part of the lamb. I explained to her that tenderloin does not have a T-shaped bone inside of it and showed her a picture of on my phone as well. I asked to speak to the chef who never made it out. I also told them that the T-bones are half the price of lamb chops in any store restaurant or venue. No discount was made. Chef never came out and the rest of the food was quite mediocre.

I don't know why we never came last year but we finally tried it and will definitely be back…read more Prices are high but comparable to anyone else that serves lobster rolls. My son enjoyed his Connecticut roll. I had the California lobster roll with avocado and wasabi crema. So good. They come with house made chips seasoned with Old Bay. Very good. Not greasy. Next time I want to try the lobster tots. They have a cooler with soda, beer, and wine minis, as well as a slushy machine. Service is fast and friendly. Lots of outdoor seating. The location at Olcott Beach is great. It's right by a small ferris wheel, and in walking distance to the shops, beach, carousel park, and Krull Park. A great addition to the town.

I've been hearing so many great things about this establishment from my friends that we had to…read morefinally make our way up here to partake in what I've been told are some absolutely amazing rolls. Well I'm happy to say that I was not deceived, these were fresh and of good size ( we got the sampler). I was most impressed by Connecticut roll and the Fire roll, the New England wasnt bad just didnt hit as hard as that buttery or spicy taste. The kids tenders and tots, the little yelper crushed those and left super happy. The only meh thing for me was the clam chowder, I love a thick chowder and the misses loved this one because it wasn't. We agreed to disagree on this. But absolutely great experience overall and we are looking forward to visiting the new Lewiston spot next.

My husband and I have been to this restaurant at least four times when we make an annual trip to…read moreCanada. We have enjoyed the food every single time. Cocktails were delicious and so were our meals. The oysters aren't pictured here but they were absolutely perfect like always. Both fish dishes were expertly cooked and each had a lovely sauce to along with it. The staff are always friendly and give great recommendations and suggestions for ordering oysters and making selections. This is a wonderful gem that we visit every year for good reason. They are incredibly consistent and we enjoy our meal every time.

This is located in a strip mall and the ambiance is casual. They have a large drink menu and the…read moreoysters are tasty. The food menu is a little on the small side but they do have some nice selections. The portions are decent sized but don't expect a lot of food on your plate as most sides are billed separately. The food is prepared well and is very tasty. Our server was very nice and helpful.

It's always a pleasure. Previously DJ's closed for the entire winter but now they have reduced…read morehow's during the winter and stay open. The food is fantastic. I love the fish taco's, the mango salsa along with the sauce is so delicious. The service is exceptional, the waitress' are always quick to clean up, get drinks and make sure everything is all good. The inside of the restaurant has an insane amount of character and news articles/artifacts related to Lake Erie and surrounding, but the outdoor patio is a beautiful way to end the day in the summer. This restaurant is a summer staple for us every year!

Great food and service! Loved the sweet/spicy sauce for the country fried chicken!! Large portions!!read more

Service disappointing. Ignored by staff when we arrived early. No one bothered to acknowledge our…read morepresense or take the time to advsie that they didn't open until 11:30. I ordered haddock meal. The coating was soggy and under the coating mushy. The cheese on the cheeseburger tased off. We threw the bulk of the meal in the trash. Atmosphere is pleasant.

Great ambience and view. Best burger I've had all summer. Not too busy. Great music.read more

Absolutely delicious hole in the wall seafood restaurant! We were looking for something on our way…read moreback to Toronto from Niagara Falls when we stumbled upon this gem. The service was outstanding, as was the ambiance, and most importantly the food. We got the crab cakes, lobster roll, oysters, and seafood stew. All of which were excellent! I wish I could go bad again and again to try the whole menu. Highly recommend everyone stop in!

Came in for the Taste of Oakville prix fixe menu ($30) and left genuinely impressed. The Mermaid…read moreand the Oyster is a small, cozy spot--intimate in a way that makes you feel tucked into a neighbourhood gem. It was nearly full on a Sunday afternoon, so service moved a little slowly, but the staff stayed friendly and attentive. Appetizers: - PEI Mussels - Mermaid Chowder Mains: - Shrimp Roll - Lobster Grilled Cheese Dessert: - New York-Style Cheesecake The seafood was fresh and generously portioned. My shrimp roll was light, tangy, and surprisingly plentiful, and the chowder had a hearty amount of clams--comforting without being overly heavy. The lobster grilled cheese was rich and indulgent in the best way. We finished with a classic cheesecake that rounded out the meal nicely. Overall, a satisfying experience and a lovely little spot for seafood in Oakville. Would happily return to explore more of the menu.

The best subs in town. Also amazing poutine and salads. If…read morethey don't answer the phone just keep calling back.

Very good food,, long wait times and it's always busy,, standing in line in bad weather sucks,,,read more