Wonderful spot to enjoy wine and the outdoors. This place offers wine from several wineries. We…read moresampled the reds and left with a few bottles. Staff was extremely knowledgeable and helped us choose the best wines for our tastes.

If I could give more stars I would. Samples are $1 each but waived if you buy two bottles. Wines…read morewere great. We stuck with all the Stoney Ridge in name ones but they have Gilmour and Tragically Hip ones too. Service was phenomenal! Friendly and informative. We ended up getting a cheese plate. Which you design from a selection of cheeses in their Cheese Room. Cheese plate with their wine was delicious. They also had a juice box for our little guy which is very thoughtful. Grounds are lovely it is worth a stop! or two

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.

A group of us came here for lunch during a weekend trip to Grimsby. It's around the time of peach…read moreharvest so the restaurant is offering special peachy menu currently. The restaurant had really nice renovations and service was attentive. For lunch, I tried Caesar salad, baked mushroom and mushroom pizza. The salad and mushroom were okay. Not wowing but with okay quality. The mushroom pizza had a sweet teriyaki like sauce and blue cheese toppings. The flavour was on the heavier side, but I enjoyed it very well. Expect $35+ per person for lunch here.

Leanne was amazing. She runs an incredible restaurant. The space is very comfortable. We sat…read moreoutside and she turned the heaters for us. We only had an app, cowboy caviar which was great & a drink each but Leanne couldn't have been more gracious. On a busy Friday evening she spent time speaking with us. The drinks were tasty, prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend giving this place a try!

I wandered into Archives Wine and Spirit Merchants last weekend while strolling on James Street in…read moredowntown St. Catharines, Ontario. What a find! This is an eclectic new wine tasting bar and bottle shop that showcases local wines (and some other spirits), mainly from the Niagara wine region. The very personable and knowledgeable owner, Robbie, helped me choose some really special wines, some of which cannot be purchased anywhere else. He told me he often has tasting events with the actual wine makers. He specializes in small local wineries that aren't able to sell in the large government operated LCBO stores. He sells wine by the glass and if you want to buy a bottle and have a glass there, he will recork it with a special gas that preserves the rest of the bottle for later. He also has some specialty food items from local producers. He has indoor and sometimes patio seating. I'll definitely be back to stock up on some wonderful wines, and to try a few glasses of something new. He also has a website, myarchives.ca, if you want delivery. I highly recommend this place!

From the owner: A new way to shop for drinks in Ontario, Archives will feature thousands of local bottles not found…read moreat the LCBO. When safe, a tasting bar, lounge, and outdoor wine garden will compliment the bottle shop. Cheers to a new era in drinks shopping!

Great wine selection. Wonderful small plates. Lovely ambiance. It's everything you need from a…read morewine bar!

A few reasons to consider stopping by this winery for a visit, among the many wineries in the area:…read more - Butter Tart: they are famous for their butter tarts. My friends from Toronto bought a bunch to take home to their friends, it's just that popular and good. Yes, you are at a winery, but get a coffee and enjoy the tarts. Yum! - Art Gallery: they have an art gallery which is free admission, with some quality exhibits. - Sculpture Garden: Besides the indoor exhibits, they have outdoors sculpture too that is quite interesting. Be sure to take some time to walk around and admire them. Also, in the gift shop they have several of their wine in cans. I find it great to buy them as souvenirs for friends back home. A lot easier and lighter to carry, and I am able to bring gifts for more friends, since if I buy bottles, I can only buy two.

13th Street is a perfect place for an afternoon in Niagara's wine country, especially for those in…read moreto art and a good outdoor lunch at their Vineyard Kitchen Bistro (100km Foods certified). Before getting in to the full review one important tip - do not leave without getting the butter tarts in their bakery. Outrageous. For those coming only for the wine you may be disappointed. Tasted a Rose Brut, Pinot Grigio, Riesling and Gamay. The Rose Brut was the best of the group, a bit too bubbly but a pleaser. The Pinot Grigio and Riesling were decent, though both lacked structure and were watery. The Gamay, in part due to the heat, was undrinkable. We did not go on their winery tour. Perhaps they have other higher level wines that were not available in the standard flight. Lunch for 4 was really well beyond what I expected. You find an available table then go up to order your food. Wine / drinks are immediately available. They give you a table number and then bring the food to you. Despite it being full on Saturday the service was quite fast. Had a strawberry and goat cheese salad which was plentiful and excellent. Smokey Broccolini salad also recommended. Grilled chicken parmesan was apparently quite good as well. Both the truffle fries basket were superb as was the shareable cheese & charcuterie board. Prices were fair. After a delicious meal listening to live music we headed over to their art gallery and lastly a stroll over to visit the vines. Art installations throughout the vineyard add to the charm. Normally I wouldn't give 5 stars if I wasn't fond of the wine but the full package of what 13th Street offers makes it a must to visit. Perhaps next time I'll dive deeper in to the wines and see if I can find one the fits my palate.

One of Boyfriend and I's favorite restaurants! This was our…read morefirst visit since they re-did the menu and went with itemized pricing, instead of the "five items for $85" menu they used to have. Of course it is more expensive to eat here now, but still worth it! Delicious food, especially the appetizers. We were sorry to miss our favorite, Kaileigh, but Julie was great and very patient with our table (lots of loud talking and we took forever to choose what to have, lol). TO Bestie joined Boyfriend and I for dinner and really enjoyed her first visit! We shared the goat cheese and beef tartare apps... omg... go just for the apps! Absolutely perfect. She had the chicken and I had their new mushroom pasta as mains. Very good. Boyfriend had a Caesar salad and some steak - I think it was a striploin - he didn't care that much for the steak which was a bit tough. He would definitely stick with the filet mignon next time. Great restaurant and absolutely one of the better dining options in Niagara Falls. Also 18+ so no children running around, and great atmosphere. Beautiful fireplace. All I would add is ambiance music or something (if there was any, we couldn't hear it).

This place is a hidden gem. Food is amazing. The service is always great. And the restaurant has…read morea great atmosphere. Highly recommend! Just go. :)

Perfect cosy little place for brunch! Service is good, staff are quite friendly, and the food is…read morenot only delicious but also very reasonably priced. Would definitely visit again!

Cute little place. Well decorated. Initial impression was positive. We ordered a bottle of wine,…read morethe arancini and a Caesar salad. Food came out timely considering it was a simple order. The arancini were ok, very "gooey". They crumbled fairly easily. My biggest gripe is the "fancy" Caesar salad which came out leaves and bacon strips intact. I've seen this trend in other restaurants and I'm still not a big fan. I had to sit there and chop up my own lettuce and attempt to break apart the candied bacon (tasty by the way). First-world-problem, I know but I feel in this case the presentation overruled the basic function. Overall we left full and satisfied, a pleasant visit.

Picked this spot for a relaxed dinner before seeing Niagara Falls at night. The inside is classy…read moreand cute and the service was excellent. I got a wine flight for $15 and the pours were generous, my cab was delicious. The pasta and fish and chips were also fantastic, simple and fresh. Would highly recommend for dinner and drinks!

Overall great experience. One server working very hard at the bar and running the tables, but we…read moredidn't have to wait long for drinks or food. Very wine and drinks oriented with the bar being the main focal point of the interior. Very nice and clean, great spot for a date! Food was good, had the saganaki which was flambéed at the table as it needs to be! Also ordered a ribeye from the specials menu which came with Mac and cheese as a side. Steak was cooked to order and very tasty and the Mac and cheese was also good. Will definitely stop back in next time I'm in town!

Boo's Bar & Eatery is everything a roadside diner should be including: unassuming, uncomplicated,…read moreand comforting. This eatery has been around for many years and through generational and ownership changes. While it's just around the corner from Cave Springs Winery Store and some of the upscale shops in Jordan it's anything but upscale and very easy to drive right past. Don't. Not iif you're hungry and are looking for an affordable and uncomplicated menu in a well worn yet comfortable space. This is a roadside eatery, the menu comprises sandwiches, burgers, and all day breakfast. We stopped in after wine shopping and needed a late lunch. After perusing the menu we chose Bacon and Eggs and a toasted Western Sandwich. Both were well prepared, flavourful, and satisfying. My sole disappointment was that I didn't try the Poutine, especially as it's made with fresh Cheese Curds. The place is not large and contains maybe a dozen tables, this include freestanding tables and booths. The booths comprise diner classic wooden benches and melamine table surfaces. The roadside diner experience was capped off when we receive our hand written check. We left your cash tip on the table and paid our bill at the cash register. We will definitely be back.

Driving from Toronto to Niagara Falls. Was getting a bit peckish. My wife and I were looking for a…read moreplace to eat. Pointed toward Boo's by a couple of locals who were doing surveying. We got in and they had to clean a booth for us. They were really busy. We were sat in about three minutes and another couple of minutes to get our order taken. Food came out quickly and hot and we both enjoyed our meal. We settled the bill for 2 of us and it came to around 20.00 with tip. The owner's Grand Father was there helping out. It was his before the Granddaughter took it over. He apologized for the wait, but in reality it was minimal and no apology was necessary. In short, nice place, nice people, good food. Will definitely eat there again.