Came here for Taste of Clarkson and we took advantage of their prix fixe menu. We got the arancini,…read moresalad, coffee rubbed steak, and the pasta. As for dessert, we got the cheesecake and the gelato. This was a lot of food for two people and we really tried to finish it all. The arancini had a good risotto flavour and was cooked well. The salad tasted fresh and I really enjoyed it. The steak was cooked well but the taste was just not as what I was expecting. I was surprised that the coffee didn't taste as strong but this was my first time trying it so I don't have much to compare it to. The pasta was a lot and came with three different kinds of meat. I really enjoyed the pistachio gelato and would probably get that one again. Overall, the experience was not too bad. The service was also okay. I'd come by and try their pizza next time.

Visited with my mom, step dad hubby and our 22 month old daughter and enjoyed a nice meal…read more The atmosphere was cozy and our server was lovely. The food was very tasty overall. I enjoyed the chicken piccata I ordered and everyone in our party enjoyed their meal. The Margherita pizza was the only miss in my opinion - wished the crust was thinner and the sauce less sweet but they made it for my daughter so perhaps it was made more "kids style." We took cannolis to go and they were delish. Would return again someday.

We had come here for the Mother's Day Brunch on a Sunday afternoon at 1:00 pm. We were pleasantly…read moresurprised at how delicious everything tasted, along with the large amount of food that was available. Since it was a brunch, there were many different types of salads, a cold cut and cheese platter, desserts, waffles, fresh eggs (made by a chef on site), bacon, and a whole lot more! All of the items were well-prepared, and tasted fresh. All of us were beyond stuffed, as we had eaten more then our fair share. Drinks were also included in the price; which was a bonus. In terms of the atmosphere, it was quite busy considering that it was a pre-booked event however, it was manageable, as all of the guests lined-up accordingly when reaching the buffet. The restaurant itself was very clean and inviting, with nice décor on the tables and walls; we were also invited to take home the rose that was placed on the table after we had finished. Service was also top-notch, as the servers came by our table often to take away the plates that we had finished using. Would HIGHLY recommend this restaurant for all of your fine-dining needs!

We came for a post show dessert/tea. The location is ideal as it is in the LAC just beside the…read moreelevators/stairs leading to the parking garage, so you don't have to go in the snowy outdoors to get there. They offer coffee/dessert for a set price....around $13pp and they have 4 cakes/pies that you can enjoy. Our server was so friendly and helpful. They also do a pre show dinner that we did not try this time....but will keep in mind for future shows. Our show let out first so it wasn't crowded but once the other theatre let out, it became busier. No problem getting a table for dessert but the manager suggested reserving for pre-show dinners as they often get booked up in advance.

Came by for lunch, inside it's a very large restaurant, on the one side they have the traditional…read moreseating, the other side are chairs and tables. The walls are covered in either art or cultural pieces. Great place/ option for hosting large gatherings. We got a bunch of different things to try including eggs off their brunch part of the menu. The meat was tender and rice flavourful, the fresh bread was also really good. The complimentary tea was very well appreciated. Overall, we really enjoyed our time at this restaurant, the service was great, they kept checking on us.

Based on reviews elsewhere, I was quite disappointed with this restaurant on various fronts,…read morenamely service (lacking) and food. Food wasn't bad, but plate definitely lacked some elements, didn't look at all as per what's online. Bulgur/tomato were all pre-plated to barely room temperature. Bread was also not warm. Only meat was grilled (probably re-grilled) before serving. Despite being overstaffed, service was hands-off for the most part. There were at least 3 male servers and they barely came around to my table. Although they attended the other 2 parties who were dining in a fairly empty, large dining room on a Wednesday evening. No water glasses were filled. I don't think something as simple as water should be asked of a customer who is dining in. There was a friendly, female server when I first walked in, but I think she was asked to do something else and I didn't see her in the front. The male staff were a bit more concerned about smoking/chatting out front. Again other tables seemed to have more attentive service.

Delicious Italian food outside of Toronto. Our party of five stuck to the classics - bruschetta,…read morechicken parmigiana and Tuscan Ricotta Gnocchi. They were all good portions and delicious.

Food was absolutely delicious. You MUST order the Arancini appetizer !! The Lobster ravioli was…read morecooked perfectly but I must admit the sauce was VERY salty. This is the only reason I have to take a star away. Staff was quick and very friendly. I would definitely visit again. We sat in a cozy booth inside. Outdoor seating looked cute as well.

I arrived at this restaurant with low expectations so perhaps that's why I was so pleasantly…read moresurprised at how lovely, small but modern and clean the restaurant was. Not only was it cozy and clean, but the bar is separated from the dining area so the noise doesn't effect your dining experience. The food is great with BIG portions and the prices are good for what you get. I had something off of the summer smoked menu, the pulled pork sandwich. It was HUGE, to the point where I had to eat it with a fork and knife. I had a side of fries with it. I can tell you right now that all of the food on my plate was home made. You won't go there and get frozen crap. The staff are friendly and quirky and very nice and I don't have anything bad to say about the service. You would ask by now why I gave this a four star review instead of a five given I have said all nice things. The ONLY drawback is that they give you nothing to tide you off until your food comes. Usually restaurants give you bread or some sort of small snack until your food arrives but we were given nothing. Other than that VERY small flaw, my experience at this restaurant was a good one. I would gladly go again and I recommend you go and try it out. Edit: my second time at this restaurant was just as delicious and cozy as the last, however I noticed that when it's busy, you have to wait standing up in a very small space. It would be nice to have a place to sit and wait for a seat at the dining room area.

Watermark is a beautifully appointed restaurant, staff are friendly, washrooms clean…read more We went for Mothers Day & tried the specials! Both of them we tried were advertised with hash browns! To our disappointment they all came with tatertots. We asked the waitress if they ran out of hash browns- she checked & said no- that's what they had served all day. She did ask if we wanted french fries instead.

We have been coming to Franks since it opened. It is by far the best Hakka restaurant in town. We…read morebrought guests from the UK yesterday to the restaurant and everyone was blown away by the quality and authenticity of the food. The Chilly Chicken, Fish in Hot Garlic sauce were amazing. No one makes a better fried rice and noodles than Franks. We also had Lollipop chicken and Butterfly Prawns as appetizers. They were also prepared perfectly.

This was a takeout experience which they provide good service for take out.. friendly on the call,…read morenice clean dine in area and our foods were ready when we arrived for pick up. It went smooth until... We open the food packages. 7 dishes in two take out bag. The portion of the side dishes were disappointing. Not one side dish but all side dishes we ordered look so small. None of it look like a full portion but were eaten half the portion already. Maybe it was an early pick up order that the chef was not yet awake. The rice order was full packed and they were pretty good. I would order rice again. In general, foods were tasty; however, because of the price it was charged for the portion size we ordered, I only give 3 stars. I would want to try to go dine in option to see if the size portion is more reasonable. If you don't mine the small portion size for the price you are paying... I would suggest to give it a try at this Hakka Chinese halal place.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about The Diplomat and the entire team! From the very…read morebeginning of our wedding planning process right through to the end of our wedding day, the service was exceptional. All of our preparation meetings leading up to the wedding were incredibly helpful, and the team was always so accommodating and willing to work with us to make sure everything was exactly what we wanted. My husband has a peanut allergy, and they went above and beyond to accommodate his dietary needs and make adjustments to the menu so that we could feel completely comfortable. We truly appreciated how seriously they took this. On our wedding day, everything came together perfectly. The food and drinks were fantastic, the timing and coordination were seamless, and we really appreciated that our vendors were able to come in and set up before we arrived. We had both our ceremony and reception at The Diplomat, and we were so impressed with how beautifully everything was set up for both. Every member of the team was friendly, welcoming, and professional, and we genuinely felt taken care of throughout the entire experience. We were looking for a more intimate venue to suit our smaller guest list, and The Diplomat was absolutely perfect for us. It gave our wedding the warm, intimate atmosphere we were hoping for while still feeling incredibly special. We would highly recommend The Diplomat to anyone looking for a wedding venue, especially couples planning a smaller, more intimate celebration. We are so grateful to the entire team for helping make our wedding day everything we hoped it would be!

We attended a wedding with about 75 people. The room Is split. One group on one side and…read moreanother on the bar side. We could not have sit down food but instead they did food stations Which were ok. Very awkward set up and not a lot of food. More like snacks. The bar had nice selection of drinks.

I wanted to take my wife to a nice restaurant for her birthday and after some looking I decided to…read moretake her to Lord Nelson in Burlington. It's located in a small unassuming strip mall. When we entered we weren't greeted and the young coat check/hostess seemed a bit timid and confused. Eventually an older lady greeted us and I told her we had a reservation, which in the notes online I had requested "a quiet table for 2". The lady explained that they were having an "event" today and we could have a table in a private room that is quieter but the table in the main room is much nicer. Not wanting to make a fuss I told her the regular table would be fine. It wasn't too long afterwards I regretted this decision as the main room was very loud, and after another group was seated next to us it got even rowdier. It felt more like a pub during a game night rather than a fine dining restaurant. (This was on a Thursday evening) The hostess did check our coats which was nice. Anyways, I read in the reviews that the Caesar salad is made table side and is really good so we started with that. My wife ordered the Lord Nelson special and I got the Chicken Supreme. Shortly after we ordered we were brought a small platter with pickles, olives, Pate and a bowl of garlic bread. I have been to restaurants before where they bring you complimentary bread but this was 2 tiny pieces of garlic bread. I tried it with the pate but it was better on its own as the pate didn't have much of a taste to it. Eventually the waiter set up the salad table and began to make it infront of us. He appeared to be making the dressing and everything from scratch but I can't be sure as he didn't really explain what he was doing. He just started mixing and mashing and I couldn't tell what some of the ingredients were. It would have been great if he explained what he was doing or even asked if we cared. Especially considering this salad costs almost $50. About 1/3 of the way through he stopped to help another table light something. He took the lighter they were using to try and start up some sort of fondue or something. Then he came back and continued making our salad without washing his hands. Yeah, he's using utensils to make the salad but he's squeezing the lemon with his bare hands and...well it's not hygienic, ya know? Anyways the salad and the experience of having a nice Caesar made traditionally from scratch infront of you is great and it tasted good but not $50 good. It was a bit heavy on the dressing. Our mains came shortly after we finished the salad. My wifes Lord Nelson special featured Beef Tenderloin Tournedos which were cooked to perfection. Very delicious. My Chicken Supreme was also very tasty. Both came with the exact same sides though my cubed potatoes were slightly undercooked. We were too full to finish our meals so we got the leftovers put away for us. They were placed in cheap flimsy containers more suited to Chinese food restaurants, and we didn't get a bag or anything to put them in. Not very fancy at all. We skipped dessert and got the bill. In my opinion it was quite expensive for what we got. I have been to expensive, fine dining restaurants and steakhouses before and this place just isn't worth the cost. As we were leaving we had to wait awkwardly at the front because we needed our coats and no one was there to get them for us. Eventually the young hostess came over and handed our coats back to us in a big bundle. The poor thing seemed very spaced out and out of her element. Anyways, the wife was pleased so Mission Accomplished but I won't be back, especially at that price, and I don't recommend anyone else go unless they have money to burn. TL;DR, Expensive steaks with meh service.

The service is only out done by the food. If this was in Toronto you would never be able to get in.read more