I have gone to Nookie's Soul Kitchen on four separate occasions and was pleasantly surprised by how…read moregreat the food were each time. This is on top of my list of favourite spots to dine at in the downtown core of Port Hope. I have gone for both brunch and dinner here. Service has been excellent on the first visit. My friend ordered a seafood linguini and I ordered a stuffed Yorkshire - (a stuffed Yorkshire with slices of roast beef smothered with gravy, with mashed potatoes and vegetables on the side). It was excellent. Portions are enormous - everything can honestly be shared. The second visit was during dinner. After a few minutes of debating what to order, I decided to go for the supreme chicken Marsala. The chicken breast was stuffed with spinach, goat cheese and sun dried tomatoes - with a creamy Marsala mushroom wine sauce smothered all over. I enjoyed the dish, but was a little thrown off with the tomatoes, and found the mashed potatoes to be too salty this time. I was the only customer dining in that night, and the bartender was pleasant, although she was talking on the phone while working. I understand it wasn't busy, and it could be with management, but regardless, it is unprofessional to make calls while customers are present. The third and fourth visit - service and food were excellent. This is definitely a great spot to go to with a big group of friends (or by yourself). The lobster lover dish is amazing, especially paired with calamari for appetizers. Tuesdays an excellent day to visit Nookie's - their 8oz steak is their special for the day. It does not disappoint!

Great spot for visitors or locals. I've only been in town a…read moreyear and yet find myself repeatedly coming back for the appetizers alone. Family friendly is always a must for me and this place delivers.

Nice tasty Italian food. Good selection of wines. Friendly service but busy. A bit crowded…read more Definitely worth going.

This is a very cozy well decorated place next to marina. Great views of the water from inside and…read moreeven better ones from the outside patio. Very pleasant and attentive service. I tried warm mushroom salad and vegan pappardelle which were absolutely delicious. Really great place to have Italian food in Cobourg.

From my vantage point in the bar, there were thirteen screens, so definitely don't come here…read moreexpecting deep conversation because it's so distracting; just enjoy the game(s)! There is a pool table, a back patio, and some table and booth seating. The fish tacos were good; two came in the order. The fish and chips are quite small when ordered with just one piece instead of two, so plan accordingly if you're quite hungry.

This place was cool. We came here a day after a wedding but…read morehad a bit of a hard time getting to it because one of the main streets was closed off. Otherwise, the service was good, food was a little slow to get to us but it tasted delicious. Not overly salty too!

Always amazing food. Saturday special -pasta and wine. Good cocktails and great food. Wonderful…read moreservice.

I made it my mission to stop here on the way back from a road trip out east. I was drawn in by a…read morescrumptious looking menu and the rave reviews posted on Yelp. We made a reservation for 4 people at 5pm on a Friday night just to be safe. 5pm is a little early for dinner but the restaurant was still about a quarter full when we arrived. The inside of the restaurant is what I would describe as a comfortable modern cafe. There was a lot of artwork on the walls that featured local artists and that you could purchase. We were all pretty hungry from our travels so we started the meal off with the Chicken and Waffles. There are only 3 pieces for this appetizer so one of our couples split a piece which turned out okay. It was a tasty bite sized morsel. My main was an alfredo with only the good stuff - chicken, mushrooms, and onions in a creamy sauce on top of perfectly cooked fettuccine. It looked like a deceptively small portion but I actually needed help finishing it. I stole bites off the plates of some of the other dishes in my party. The fries from the burger special were a real winner. They were thick cut, some with the skins still on them, and crispy at the ends. My definition of an addictive fry! I was pretty liberal when sampling the pasta special which was a sous vide lamb on top of a homemade gnocchi in a ragu. The lamb was really mouth watering. It had a subtle taste of lamb but it was really meaty like a steak. The gnocchi had varying levels of crispiness and had a great contrast in texture. Finally I was able to sneak a piece of the lamb shank which was also to die for. It was fall off the bone and so incredibly tender. The service was really wonderful that night too. Our server checked on us multiple times through the meal and made sure we always had everything we needed. On our way out it felt like we were thanked by the entire kitchen and bar staff as we walked by. A lovely dining experience to check out if you're ever in Bowmanville!

Enjoyed everything we ordered- charcuterie, yummy raspberry Gin drink, hubby loved his draft IPA…read more Rustic industrial decor and small bar vibe. Just the kind of place I look for - independent with great food but not ridiculously priced and good service. Def will be back!

George and Orange is a cozy little spot serving up locally sourced, perfectly made food, perfect…read morecocktails, and offering a nice selection of wine and beer. I sat at the bar and service was attentive and friendly. I was really impressed by the perfectly curated bar - it's not a massive selection, just the best of anything you might want. I had the tagliatelle, with locally made noods and lots of fresh veg. Total flavor bomb. Can't wait to go back!

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.

Stumbled upon The Old Newcastle House as we were driving through Newcastle. The weather was great…read moreand they have outdoor and indoor seating. The selection of beers and cocktails was great. We have the appetizer sampler as a meal which was enough for two men. Wonderful place and will return if in the area.

The staff was very helpful, and we were able to sit outside with the dog. Note to Americans:…read morepepperoni and bacon pizza (while quite delicious) may not be what you're expecting from back home.

Service is good. Food is ok..except too much on plate..you…read moreorder breakfast and on pancakes and french toats is too much fruits and dont put whipped cream on breakfast..Homefries we had no idea what they were..they were a dark orange in color..i asked for rye toast bread was stale...serice was good

I ate there last week with some golfing buddies and was very disappointed. Previous visits have…read morealways been good, but this time I ordered the Seafood Special, that came with a lobster tail, shrimps, scallops, mussels and calamari. The waitress said that if I didn't like calamari, they would substitute with some additional shrimp. When the dish arrived, I didn't get additional shrimp, what they did was add some extra mussels. In fact, the meal was almost all mussels. There was a lobster tail, but in the whole meal there was only one scallop and three shrimp, all of which were significantly overcooked and rubbery. The waitress was pleasant and attentive, but it took a long time for the food to arrive, which I would think be unusual for a Thursday afternoon around 4:00 o'clock. I will certainly think twice before eating there again, and if I do, seafood will not be on the menu for me.