Came here as family was in the area to go camping at Bronte creeek and wanted to get a quick bite…read more We ordered the squash pizza, schnitzel and the smoke burger! I like on the menu that first responders get a discount :) service was quick and attentive on a long weekend Sunday. Food was tasty and will be back.

We had come here at around 1:30 pm on a Saturday afternoon. It wasn't too busy however, there were…read morea few tables with guests near the bar area of the restaurant. I was surprised to see how this restaurant looked; it was an actual firehall, looking quite authentic when turned into a restaurant. The servers even have firefighter uniforms on, which was something I hadn't seen before. After being seated in a booth, we had settled on the fried calamari to start, following by a cheeseburger with fries for myself, while my friend settled on the sweet potato fries and the buffalo chicken wrap. The fried calamari came within ten minutes of us having ordered. They were quite delicious, with two different kinds of dipping sauces, which went perfectly with the calamari. Next, our main meals arrived. The cheeseburger was very well-prepared, tasting juicy and appetizing. I loved the toppings, especially the in-house garlic sauce, which was a nice addition to the burger. The fries were also nice, as they were crispy, and large enough to fill me up. We then finished our meal with a delicious slice of cinnabon cheesecake, which was amazing! Service was awesome as well, as our server (with the Australian accent), came to check on us often, making sure that we were enjoying our meal. Overall, this place definitely surprised me, as I had an excellent experience in an old firehall, which I didn't expect at all. Would highly recommend this place for a delicious meal in an authentic setting.

Came here on an evening in September and sat on the patio (the hostess told us we could sit…read morewherever we wanted and watched us head out there and I guess didn't let the waitress for that section know that we were out there so we waited 10-15 minutes to be greeted). My boyfriend and I decided to have a drink and share the quesadilla - the waitress had the kitchen split it onto two plates so we didn't have to be sharing one plate across the table which was nice. The lights on the patio made for a nice ambiance. The food is very good and I'll be eager to come back again and try more of their menu!

No customer service or loyalty. In their mind they are right and we are wrong. The menu is tired…read moreand the staff are not very friendly. We will not be going there again. There are lots of better pubs around.

Try anywhere but here. Please see some reviews from a local community page…read more The last restaurant that was in this location Vino was horrible. This new bar is the same owners. Nothing has changed poor service and poor food quality!!

This cozy restaurant has great dishes, beautiful presentation, and wonderful dessert. I would…read moredefinitely recommend!

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.

GREAT pub food, great staff, nice clientele. Our vote for best pub in Burlington! Looking for a…read morerecommendation? Try the Reuben Sandwich ... best you're going to find!

This pub has definitely become my favorite pub in Burlington; they offer great variety of shareable…read moredishes, burgers and sandwiches, salads and pasta. The drinks menu also covers everyone's preferences. The vibe is lively and many people come here to enjoy gatherings with family and friends. The owners deeply care about providing great quality and tasty food for their guests. And the service is fast and efficient. We ordered "Judge's Cobb Salad", "Roast Beef Yorkies", "Coconut Shrimp", "Judge's Pad Thai", "Judge's Baja Fish Tacos", "Judge's Reuben Club Sandwich" and "Judge's Fried Chicken Sandwich". Everything we ordered was fresh and tasted amazing. The Fried Chicken Sandwich included a huge piece of chicken and was enough for 2 people. Reuben Club Sandwich was so tender and flavourful and the melted cheese was an amazing addition to it. Fish taco and coconut shrimp were fresh and tasty. And Pad Thai was one of the best ones I've ever had. I would definitely want to come back to try more of their delicious menu items as they have so many great options.

Had a great experience at Harbourside. Very plesant staff and owner. Their 2 for 1 pasta night is…read morean amazing deal. Pasta portion is not sacrificed and the ingredients are very fresh. Will definitely be back!

Our group usually goes to Harbourside on Tuesday evenings. The menu is not huge, but the specials…read moreare good and the price is right. Recently had surf and turf with 2 filet medallions and grilled shrimp. One of our gang had panko cheese ravioli with dolce tomato sauce. The steak was good but we all helped him eat the ravioli. Friendly, neighborhood restaurant.

We ate here during a work trip while staying at the Hilton nearby. It's an upscale, contemporary…read moresteak house with a diverse menu, full waitstaff and bar. The menu is not very imaginative, but all of the food was prepared correctly. The waitstaff was about average for an upscale restaurant like this. Five of us were able to get in on a Tuesday night for dinner without a reservation at 6:30pm. It was not busy, but still a little loud if you are thinking about a date. Chop would be fine for a group dinner or a business meeting. Our food was good, everyone really liked the steaks. I had the Halibut and it was overcooked, but tasted okay. The wedge salad and the soups were quite nice, our apps were overcooked and mediocre. We didn't have dessert. Overall, I think we would eat here again. It's better than the hotel restaurant next door, and they have large TVs in the bar. Would not necessarily come out of my way to eat here for a special occasion.

Always a great time when we come here and this was no exception…read more The top sirloin and the filet mignon were perfectly cooked and I recommended the chilli butter as the sauce ... it's a new addition and I'm glad this is an option now The service was attentive and personal without being intrusive and I'd like to thank Francis for his professionalism and courteousness All in all a fabulous evening and we had an amazing birthday celebration

Been going to beertown for years. Terrible experience today…read more Made reservation in advance, was not seated in correct section. No help given Disappointing, as usually great here.

We stopped by Beertown our first night in Burlington. There was an Oktoberfest menu, so I had to…read moreorder from that. I really liked the space. It's very spacious and a good amount of TVs. The food we ordered was solid! Not mind blowing but it hit the spot after a long day of traveling. Our server did a good job on checking on our table throughout our meal. I would visit again if I were in the area.