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

Staff were inviting, food was great! We sat outside as it was pet friendly. Inside the restaurant…read morewas nice and clean. The risotto, shrimp and scallops were cooked perfectly! Everything was very good.

Nice modern interior and a great option if you are not interested in Indian buffet or street food…read more The food was great once we got it but the staff was small in numbers and it was well over an hour for our food to come. Given that we ordered a cheese plate, caprese salad and a pizza, it was a long wait. Wine pours were generous and the wine flight was a nice way to sample a few before committing. Just don't go hungry and ready to eat right away. Again with the limited options in the area this is a good one

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.

Seeing the shrine for St Therese was definitely worth the stop…read more The Wine tasting at the back of the Catholic gift shop made me laugh, but as the bartender said, "Jesus first miracle was turning water into wine." So the ambiance threw me but how often will you see this combo? The Monastery makes a delicious ice wine with a honeyed finish.

We had a wonderful wine tasting experience with Diana. She was very knowledgeable about the wines…read moreand the Icewine making. She was also very personable and made us feel welcomed. We also visited her recommendation of their sister winery Reif Estate Winery for a complimentary wine tasting. Sebs also did an outstanding job as well. Both places were what you expect at a winery as fast as the ambiance. In total we bought 7 bottles of wine

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!

Great hotel bar for weekend cocktails. This bar is located within the Sheraton on the Falls. It…read moreis seems to be a weekend only bar for the evening hours only. The cocktails are fantastic and include an ice wine cocktail. You can also get a wine flight to sample the local wines. The bar has ample seating and has a few small bites available on the menu as well.

Went to Symposium Wine Bar today for brunch, and I was a little nervous seeing there were no…read morelactose free options on the menu. I let our server know, and she kindly asked the chef what the our options were. While they don't have something directly on the menu (unless you do a dish minus cheese), they do have some dairy free cheeses. Our server, Karen, sat down and walked me through an option where the chef would make me a custom toast with their dairy free cheese. It was FABULOUS! I was so so pleased. I 100% recommend going to Symposium!

A friend and I met here for dinner. The atmosphere in Symposium is warm and inviting. The server…read morewas attentive. They have an extensive wine list and cocktail list. On the night we were there, a singer was setting up. Unfortunately, we were a little early to hear any of his sets. I ordered the steak flatbread, gluten free. It had great flavor to it, and I would go back and try other flatbreads. My friend ordered what she always gets, which was a Caesar with chicken. She enjoyed it. This is a cozy spot in the Village of Lancaster.

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.

Had lunch at Niagara Falls in table rock bistro…read more Seating is available on the patio and under a rooftop. Servers come to take your order and return with your food Great ambiance overlooking the Falls, views are fantastic. Prices are a little high but the food was pretty good and the quantity was reasonable.

Stopped in to have a drink and light lunch. Great choice! Shared a wine flight of local wines (many…read morewineries here!). The cheese board was tasty. Most important, our server (Nadine) was very knowledgeable of the wines and cheeses, not just handing it off. Very casual atmosphere and there is a patio to overlook the horseshoe falls. We mentioned that it was our anniversary and she brought us a fantastic carrot cake! Highly recommended.

We tried SanMarco tonight for dinner. The ambience was very nice. The waitress was fantastic (I…read morewish I got her name). We ordered a carafe of house wine and were pleasantly surprised at how good it was. I ordered the French onion soup and she had the soup of the day which was Minestrone. Both were very good. I thought we'd splurge and get the Brie appetizer which was unbelievable. I'm not generally a fan of Brie but this was served with garlic bread drizzled eithbalsamic and the Brie was cooked in a cast iron bowl with roasted cherry tomatoes, spices and oil. Yum! I ordered the Ragu and she had the chicken piccata. Both were excellent ! This will definitely be on our summer restaurant rotation in the future!

So I walked 6/10 of a mile to get to this place looking forward to enjoying a meal. And they were…read moreclosed. I looked inside the ambience look like it would've been nice fun place to go but I was very tired and disappointed. So I'll never know how good the food was or was wasn't