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    Firehall Cool Bar Hot Grill

    3.8 (27 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Johnny N.

    My dad is from Oakville, and SWEARS by Firehall. He lives in Southern California now, but he talks about this place like old heads talk about Jordan. Everytime he touches down in the city, Firehall is on his itinerary. On this most recent trip, I was able to tag along with him. One of the things I love about getting older is that my Dad has become more of a friend than just a Dad, so I get to hear about the debauchery he and his boys would get into back in the day. He just like me. Firehall is operated with the soul and passion that only a locally run, community focused spot can have. They are running 2-4-1 wing nights on Tuesdays, Kids eat free on Mondays, "Flip Your Fish Fridays" where you flip a coin for a chance to get your fish free, etc. Police, Firefighters, and EMS get 10% off every bill. I have such a soft spot for these types of restaurants that really care and are passionate about their business and community. It's their baby and you can feel it. My pops LOVES chicken wings and even said "you know your rotisserie chicken, but I know my chicken wings. This is my SPOT." He got a pound of the mild wings and looked at me sideways when I got the boneless lemon pepper. Are boneless wings not just chicken tenders? Idk. He turned out to be 100% correct though, as his mild wings were firing on all cylinders. They use fresh, never frozen meat, and it SHOWS. These are some of the best chicken wings I've had in a long time. I was really sitting here appreciating the time with my Dad after DUSTING these wings. I couldn't help but peek into the future when I take my future son to Casa Adela in New York. It's cool as both you and your parents get older, you start gaining perspective that this is their first time going through life too. THANK YOU FIREHALL! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

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    Jinzi H.

    These reviews do not do this place justice. Anytime I'm in Oakville I HAVE to come to Firehall. The place is decorated to like a fire hall down to the washrooms. There's a variety of seating, like tall tables, cushioned booths and a patio. The staff are casual but always really friendly. Now, the food is what keeps me coming back. Please really start off with the cauliflower bites and they come with a delicious sauce on the side. I'm not sure what it is but it taste really good. The wings are the showstopper though. We got 2 pounds of wings every time and you can choose one flavour per pound. I tried the honey garlic and they were really tasty but I liked the buffalo and the chipotle sauce is more. You can request that the chicken wings not be battered which is what we did and the wings were sizeable, about half the size of my palm with lots of meat on it, and it just falls off the bone. For a drink, I got a raspberry margarita slush which was available this summer, and it was sweet and I couldn't taste the alcohol. I cannot rave about this place enough. One of my Oakville staples!

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    Sage A.

    Stopped by to pick up a pound of wings -- ordered ahead, order was ready in 20 mins -- $17+ $3 tip - 8 pcs, 4 small drums, 4 smaller flats, weight without box - 3/4 lb, very little meat, mostly skin, hot sauce, roasted, tasted ok -- very little value here! this order should be no more than $10, all in -- ripped in Bronte! no awards here, move along! cheers

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    Penny S.

    We love this place. Great food variety and quality. If you are looking to go casual and just hang, this is the spot. We always look forward to seeing our waiter Brad. He is totally badass cool. The manager Gary rocks too.

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    Great food. Friendly staff. Great ambiance. I bring a lot of my it of town guests here! There is something for everyone to enjoy!

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    The wings used to be great. And if you're not going for wings, be careful, because most of the food is hockey arena at best.

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    The Wine Bar

    The Wine Bar

    2.8
    (4 reviews)
    0.1 km

    My party of four visited during Taste of Oakville, and in hindsight, the evening foreshadowed…read moreitself early -- the restaurant's website was down with a 404 error, and we kept finding two different addresses (one apparently their old location). We eventually found it. Upon arrival, the door swung open and struck a seated guest -- a sign of just how small the space is. The restaurant was full except for one four-top (clearly ours), and we stood awkwardly in the entrance -- which is essentially inside the dining room -- waiting to be acknowledged. When greeted, we were asked if we had a reservation. We said yes. "Table for eight?" we were asked, which felt impossible given the size of the room. We clarified four, and were pointed to the only open table. No name was requested; we realistically could have just walked in and taken it. The space is starkly lit with aggressive bright white lighting that feels more clinical than cozy. The artwork is interesting and gives a gallery-like feel -- it seems the restaurant is aiming for a downtown Toronto wine bar aesthetic, but it doesn't quite land. Our table was missing water glasses, and the stemware was mismatched -- not in an intentional, charming way, but more in a "we ran out" way. Once seated, we weren't acknowledged or offered water for nearly 20 minutes. Not rushing guests is one thing; leaving them feeling forgotten is another. When our server finally arrived, the service set the tone for the evening. One glass of water was poured before he realized another was missing. He disappeared, returned with a glass, inspected it mid-pour, then walked away again (dirty glass). After several more trips and long gaps, everyone eventually received water -- about 15 minutes later. He was polite and friendly, just clearly untrained. He shared that the owner is also the sommelier, cook, and server, and that he liked working there because he wasn't expected to know much about wine -- an interesting admission for a wine bar. The owner greeted us warmly but asked only one guest about wine preferences -- ironically the only non-wine drinker at the table. The concept appeared to be sommelier-led, though this was never explained. If that is the intention, engaging the entire table is essential. That said, the wines themselves were enjoyable; the service surrounding them was not. The Taste of Oakville menu promised three curated 3-oz pours paired with a charcuterie board for two. The pours arrived unevenly and slowly, with little explanation of the pairings. The charcuterie boards were plain and inconsistent between tables despite containing similar items -- basic fruit, crostini, simple cured meats, small portions of brie, and two slices of truffle cheese. No crackers, spreads, or thoughtful touches elevated the experience, and presentation varied noticeably. Our second wine pour didn't arrive until our mains, and service moved so slowly we requested a wine list to order a bottle. We were told there is no wine list -- "we're not that kind of restaurant." Instead, all reds are $80 and all whites $70, and the owner selects the bottle for you after asking only red or white. The concept might work if explained upfront; without context, it was confusing. At one point, noticing my empty glass, our server poured me a random red -- which turned out to be the same wine as our first pour -- and then left without serving anyone else. We had to remind staff we were still waiting for our second curated pour. Nothing about the experience felt curated. The most surprising moment of the night came when our mains arrived. As we lifted our appetizer plates -- still holding olive pits, fruit rinds, and crumbs -- the servers told us not to worry about clearing them and proceeded to place our main dishes directly on top of the used plates. I'm still shocked. I wouldn't do that at home, let alone expect it at a Lakeshore, or quite frankly, any restaurant. Two of us ordered the tagliatelle, which was tasty but contained only two small pieces of short rib -- and was difficult to enjoy while staring at discarded rinds beneath the plate. The other two ordered brisket sliders: two sliders, no sides. They tasted good but left diners hungry. One guest joked they kept thinking the fruit rinds were fries -- unfortunately accurate. We tried to make the best of the evening, but it never delivered the cozy wine-and-charcuterie experience we had anticipated -- dim lighting, thoughtful pairings, something special. After finishing our meal, we requested our bills and reminded staff we were still waiting for the third curated pour. We were told "five minutes." Those five minutes never came. Eventually, wanting simply to leave, we paid a single combined bill and sorted it out ourselves. Dinner for four totaled $460. This was not the boutique Lakeshore dining experience we expected, and ultimately, it was deeply disappointing.

    As an Oenophile, I was excited to check out The Wine Bar in my neighbourhood. The door was open, In…read morewalked in at 4:55 to be "Greeted" by the Owner, "We don't open till 5 o'clock".......Attitude from the get go. I looked at the menu, interesting but very pricey for the offering. I looked at a row of wine bottle partially open and simply corked, no nitrogen or air extraction.....no telling how long the wine had been "Breathing"....Days? I am puzzled by the discrepancy 5 Star vs 1 Star reviews. I have no confidence in the 5 star reviews....Friends?...Self reviewed? No serious wine enthusiast would visit this establishment...bad attitude, poor value, insufficient wine care and presentation.

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    Cove Bar and Restaurant

    Cove Bar and Restaurant

    2.6
    (7 reviews)
    0.2 km

    I didn't waste any time and got here on the day the patios opened up and I wasn't disappointed…read more The quinoa fritter tasted as good as they looked The loaded fries were well and truly truly loaded After tucking into these I wasn't quite sure if I could order anything other than a salad with a clear conscience... but I did The Mac & Cheese was not in my top 20. Was flavourful but rather dry and not worth the price tag The beet salad clearly beet many of the others I've tried over the years while the Jambalaya Risotto was way way more delicious than it looked PS: I was surprised given its location and the food, that this place wasn't packed when I got there And if you like an non alcoholic beverage, don't try the Barbet Wild Card

    I have wanted to try this place for two years now and last night we finally did! First…read moredisappointment was we couldn't enjoy the gorgeous patio because a party booked out the whole outdoor space. It happens so we moved on and we're put in the indoor area. It's fine but doesn't have the same charm as the breezy white patio area. This room was a touch stuffy and while the decor of fish reflected what you'd expect from a place called Cove, it was just an alright ambiance. The service was fine. Food came out quick and the waitress was friendly and helpful when dealing with my brother-in-law's allergies. The food is where they lost me. I truly wanted to love it because I was so excited to try this place but nothing really stood out as being good enough that I need to return. To start we got the quinoa fritters, jerk chicken fries, and the crab and lobster hush puppies. All of it was fine but nothing great. The jerk chicken fries came the closest but they were fairly mild and thus not particularly memorable. For our meals we got a kids fish and chips, tuna poke bowl, jambalaya risotto, and the Mac and cheese. The risotto was probably the best thing we ate, although not as spicy as you'd expect a jambalaya risotto should be. I was the one who ordered the poke bowl and I actually did not like it. For me the rice was undercooked, the nori crumbled on top just made it look dirty, and while the tuna was alright, the flavours overall just missed the mark. I don't like being negative but as excited as I was about this place, I don't think I'll be returning unless it's for a drink and to enjoy patio vibes. For food, I'd much rather eat across the street at plank.

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    Bronte Boathouse

    Bronte Boathouse

    3.6
    (31 reviews)
    0.4 km

    They're open for summer (patio) season from May long weekend (a few days earlier) until…read moreThanksgiving long weekend. And it's great that they provide summer jobs for students, as mist of their staff are younger generations. It's a nice place to sit down, relax and enjoy a bite or some drinks and also the view. They also have tables inside and you're not obligated to sit on the patio. Their menu includes small bites, seafood options, salads and bowls, sandwiches, pizza and desserts. We ordered "Baja Fish Tacos", "Cheeseburgers Loaded Fries", and "Shrimp Gyoza" and of course cocktails. The food was fresh and delicious. The service can be slow from time to time.

    Service was incredibly slow (drinks, putting in an order, etc.)…read more This joint needs to contact their HVAC company. The indoor dining is a polar vortex and intolerable for an entire meal. My limbs, hands, nose, etc. were ice cold 30min into our dining experience. I could have used a heated blanket or snow suit to dine this place. We brought it up to staff and they basically brushed it off and said they were hot so "too bad." Ordered oysters and they came out completely submerged underwater. No joke, my oysters were floating in a pool. I think they let them sit in the kitchen for a while before they came out. Considered asking for a fresh order (and they offered) but was worried they would just replate them. Asked for them to be removed from the bill. Not in any hurry to come back... like anytime in the next 8-10yrs. If there was a manger around (never saw one - bunch of kids working), maybe it would be better? Who is the adult in charge at this place? Don't waste your time or money. I hope I don't have the double dragon tonight when I get home.

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