Great service, fantastic food. Strange decor but they worked with what they had and put the energy…read moreon the most important things. Drink menu is surprisingly good too!!

clean, nice bar, cool lights , My food was great! Every food I ordered was fresh and hot . Great…read morestaff! Overall great restaurant and service. Would come here again!

The days of the bar lounge appear to be numbered, so it's nice when you happen upon one that is…read morequaint and is slightly upscale. The Portside Bar in the Prince Arthur Hotel (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/prince-arthur-waterfront-hotel-and-suites-thunder-bay) is a fantastic place to unwind from the day, relax and have a cocktail. This quiet secluded section of the restaurant though brightly lit, has the impression of intimacy, in that the small cocktail lounge tables and the 60s-style chairs bring you and your party close together. This is not a drinking hole, but a meeting place to start an evening. There's one beer on tap (Coors Light) so don't bother. Find something of a bottled variety or cozy in with a mixed drink. Though not nearly as elegant as the King Edward cocktail lounge (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/le-meridan-king-edward---cocktail-lounge-toronto), it still puts me in mind of the place. Connected to an old-style hotel in a landmark building, I guess it's got a bit in common with its Toronto cousin. Just don't tell it that. Toronto and Thunder Bay don't get on well.

Finally. A place that can make a proper martini!! 2 oz of good gin and crystal clear (stirred as…read moreit should be not shaken) always good service.

Of all the bars in Thunder Bay, I loved this one the best. They do have a dress code, so no jeans…read moreor running shoes. There is coat check and table service at the front of the bar. They have good cocktails. The back of the bar is where the dancefloor and the DJ's are. Its a small dancefloor and can get pretty crowded. I have seen a few fights break out because of this.

This was hands down my favorite bar and night club in thunder bay! the big black leather couches…read morewere so comfy and the music was always great and pounding loudly! I am hoping it is still there when I go back this summer!

The kitchen is currently closed for some renovations. It's located in a neighborhood and looked…read morequestionable from the outside.

From the owner: The Wayland Bar & Grill is your neighborhood watering hole for great food and better fun! We've…read morebeen serving our community since they towed the original structure over from the Kam River 70 years back- now bringing you a friendly environment and so much more! Specializing in delicious drinks and fantastic food we have the coldest beer in town with 7 different taps and a full bar. Our menu has a variety of all different types of foods. We love to make meals to please those taste buds of yours and to fill your belly. From burgers to pizza, join us for lunch, dinner, or a late night snack. Aside from the great food, we also have a lot of fun. Full of new improvements such as our themed patio with BBQ pit, live music, and our popular annual events, we're running high on good times. For great food and company, come down and see your friends at the Wayland Bar & Grill.

Let's be honest. Sometimes you want to walk into a bar that's equal parts inviting and sketchy…read more This is the type of bar that doesn't have an atm machine but instead has a convoluted approach to giving you money where you go downstairs, pay for a receipt that you take upstairs for cash. Truth be told I loved this bar. It might be the best Thunder Bay has to offer. Met some interesting people and the bar tender was super friendly. This bar is deadly.

Our dinner was excellent and the atmosphere and staff were warm and welcoming. We highly recommend…read moreRaven Rock Restaurant and when we return to the area in the future Skyport Lodge seems like a wonderful place to stay.

Great stop off find on our way from our cabin stay to grand marais. It was our first time visiting…read moreand the bartender was also the server for the bar tops. He did a great job on a very busy shift. He handled all our requests and provided good insight on the menu. Food was excellent (both our kids ate their full meal which is a win!) and they had a small but solid beer list. We will definitely be returning next time we are in the area. Highly recommend! *of note, plan for a wait on busier nights. They have a game room and had a bonfire going and poured drinks for us while we waited. Wasn't an issue for us, but the wait was about 40min and climbing.

Food is pretty good. However, there is rarely kitchen staff in. And the customer service SUCKS. It…read moreis always slow. Friendly but slow. You seat yourselves and it can take up to 20 mins before you get menus if you decide to stay that long. Recently, we waited that long, with the girl at the bar looking at us but not coming over or saying anything to us. Finally we gave up and left. This is not the first time this has happened. The only reason we keep coming back is the food.

We were at Cheers on Sunday, July 15/18. Customer service was fantastic. The food was another…read morestory. Panko chicken fingers were so salty it was ridiculous. I had a side order of poutine. Very, very salty. The French fries should have been cooked longer. The gravy was lukewarm so no melted cheese curds. Very disappointed. Doubt we will return. It was like the cook was totally clueless.

We spent Friday and Saturday evenings at the bar for dinner, and what stood out most wasn't just…read morethe great food--it was the people. My husband loved the walleye, and everything we had was excellent. Sitting at the bar gave us a chance to watch your team in action. The food runners were so jolly and so interested in making sure you got exactly what you ordered. We noticed the same dishwasher working incredibly hard both nights, and it was obvious that every person plays an important role. The friendly bartenders, servers, kitchen staff, and support staff all worked together seamlessly with genuine pride and teamwork. Great restaurants don't happen by accident. It's clear the manager has built a culture where everyone supports one another and truly cares about the guest experience. We travel extensively, and seeing a team like this is rare. Gun Flint Tavern is a place we always recommend to anyone visiting Grand Marais, and after another wonderful weekend, we'll continue doing exactly that. We can't wait to come back!

We spent six nights in Grand Marais and found ourselves returning to The Gun Flint Tavern's Ravens…read moreNest rooftop again and again. With a rare, wind-free weekend, endless sunshine, and stunning harbor views, it felt like we had discovered one of the North Shore's best-kept secrets. The rooftop experience is truly special. The live acoustic music was outstanding and perfectly matched the relaxed lakeside atmosphere. Between the entertainment, craft beverages, and panoramic views of the harbor, it's easy to see why this has become a Grand Marais favorite. The male bartender team was exceptional hardworking, attentive, and always making eye contact to acknowledge guests, even during the busiest rushes. Their professionalism and hospitality stood out. During our six-day visit, the female bartenders seemed less engaged. That said, the overall experience was fantastic. Jeff and Susan Gecas created exactly what they envisioned when they opened The Gun Flint Tavern, a place where people can enjoy great food, craft-brewed beer, wine, live music, and one of the most beautiful views in town. The historic setting overlooking Harbor Park and Grand Marais Harbor only adds to the charm. We highly recommend stopping by for drinks, music, and the rooftop atmosphere. We moved downstairs to have dinner on the street-level bar and restaurant. Gabby is an exceptional bartender and server. He took care of every table in the restaurant effortlessly. It's not the location but truly the people that make this place such a gem.