TL;DR/The Short Version: Cute little bistro in Perth, ON…read more We lucked out and they had lobster rolls on their menu when we were there. They were delicious. The Long Version: The hubster and I had lunch at the Rocky River Cafe and it was fantastic. They have their regular menu but then they also have a special menu that changes daily. We were thrilled to see lobster rolls on their special menu the day we went. It was $23.95 for a lobster roll, coleslaw and fries or a salad. I got mine with the salad and my husband got his with fries. The lobster roll was big, much bigger than at other places out east. The bun was like a hoagie rather than a hot dog bun. Bigger is always better! Lol. The lobster meat was plentiful and really tasty. I liked that they didn't mix the lobster meat with the mayo but rather slathered the bread with mayo and filled the sandwich with buttered lobster meat. It made it easier for me to remove some of the mayo, since I'm not a huge fan of mayo. The bun was soft and fresh. I had asked for the salad dressing on the side and the server even wrote it down because she said "oh I have to write that down." Despite all this, the salad came dressed :( It was a bit overdressed for my liking, but not excessively so, and we were hungry, so I just ate it. It was a spring mix, a slice of cucumber (it was cut on the oblique, so not as stingy as it sounds), a ring of red pepper and a few grape tomatoes cut into quarters. The dressing was an herb vinaigrette. My husband's fries were delicious. I sort of regretted not getting fries, haha. The coleslaw was mayo based and had cabbage and carrots. It did not have much seasoning to it. I did not enjoy it and gave most of it to my husband. My husband also had a coffee after the meal ($3.25). Service was pleasant. We chose to sit in the little front room which just had 3 tables in it, so it's a bit secluded and quieter. The main dining room is bigger and more open. We enjoyed being in the small room but it was a bit cold in there. I don't think the insulation is good (it was freezing outside). Washrooms are upstairs and were also very cold. Although oddly the landing before the washrooms was very warm. There was no hot water in the washrooms. Only ice cold water to wash hands. Yikes. Despite the cold washrooms and cold dining area at the front of the restaurant, and my overdressed salad, I still really enjoyed my meal and would return. Street parking or paid parking lot parking only, but street parking is free for 2 hours and lot parking is free on weekends. Review #38 (2025)

The food and atmosphere was great, however someone in our party has a severe allergy to dairy. We…read moreasked a total of 4 times that the Nashville hot chicken sandwich could be made gluten free and dairy free. They insisted that it could be. When the food arrived, we asked yet again after tasting butter. They then told us it's made with butter. If you have an allergy, I would not recommend eating here. If you don't have an allergy, give it a try.

We had come here on a Sunday afternoon for lunch, as we were heading to Ottawa, and wanted to…read morecheck-out Perth on the way. When we walked into this restaurant, we were surprised to see how nicely decorated it was. The decor was chic, as well as being inviting and warm. The restaurant itself was more on the small side however, it was a good fit for the number of customers at the time. Since it was a nice day outside, we decided to eat on the patio. The patio faced the street, and was nicely enclosed with flower pots decorating the edges. Once we had settled down and chose our items, we waited about 15-20 minutes, which we found to be a bit too long. As we were about to ask the waitress where our meals were, we were brought our items. I had settled on the chicken focaccia sandwich with sweet potato fries; the chicken in my sandwich was dry, with only a small amount of garlic spread inside of the bun. I did enjoy the sweet potato fries though, as did my daughter, whom took nibbles of the fries from my plate. My daughter had gotten the pasta with red sauce, which looked like chunks of tomatoes mashed up, and spread on the top of the dish. The taste was also inadequate, as my daughter hardly ate it. My mother settled on the fish tacos, which were heavily battered. My son chose the hamburger, which he enjoyed, especially with the fries on the side. We weren't too keen on the food, as many of the food items were subpar, and the prices were high. Luckily, the children ate free, as the restaurant had a deal that all children ate free on Sunday. We found that to be a plus however, the price was still high despite the removal of two children's meals. Overall, this restaurant had a nice ambiance however, the food wasn't worth the price, and we didn't find the service to be accommodating. Despite asking about recommendations for the area, the waitress told us that she wasn't aware of what was available, and to just walk up and down the main road. We were hoping for more of a recommendation however, we didn't receive it. We definitely wouldn't return to this restaurant in the future if we were in the area again .

Such a quaint local restaurant. Clean and well managed. We will come again…read more Soup of the day, which was Pasta Tomato Soup - 5 Stars and it is Vegetarian Came with super yummy garlic bread Thai Buddha Bowl - 5 Stars Beyond Burger - 5 Stars Service - 5 Stars

Food is delicious, hot, and wholesome - services was speedy, friendly, and accurate. Nice small…read moretown feel run by locals for locals, but very friendly to visitors from out of town

Friendly staff, delicious food, and reasonable prices - highly recommended I got the chicken pot…read morepie, which was delicious

Good: nice place, quaint, can see the kitchen through the window, service was decent, price…read morereasonable. Bad: food did not wow me. Arancini 3/5 for taste. I've had waaaaaay better. Spaghetti with tomato sauce, Positive: came out hot and was homemade pasta. Negative: the sauce was just ok. Laden with cheese; they asked if I wanted cheese and they added it in the kitchen. I asked if it was Reggiano, the server said yes, but I can't be sure. No other spices at table to add, like chili flakes or chili oil. After getting through a third of it, I stopped myself. I didn't see any coffee menu, I'm not sure if they even offer Cappucino or Espresso - no one asked us or showed us a menu for that. The dessert we shared was creme brulee. It was good. Sadly, I would not recommend.

Good restaurant. Quiet atmosphere. Very good food. Good size portion (almost too much). Good…read moreservice. Good price for the quality.

We've been to Black Tartan Kitchen quite a number of times and have never been disappointed…read more We've been lucky enough to enjoy quite a number of meals at Michelin-starred restaurants. Black Tartan comes close! It's an absolute gem. Chef Ian and his staff are so welcoming and provide excellent service and the food is the star of the show!

Terrific meal. We celebrated our 20th anniversary there with the 7 course chef's choice meal. Good…read moreportion sizes, creative flavors and ingredients, beautiful plating. Such a wonderful evening!

My wife and I travelled to Perth and discovered a new place to eat. It is called Gather and located…read moreon Gore St. They have a nice lunch menu. I opted for the soup special and their sandwich special . My wife had the asparagus Caesar salad and the special sandwich. All the dishes were fantastic. Not your average diner food. The service was excellent. The server explained the specials with great detail and was very enthusiastic . We sat out back in their patio enjoying a nice time and fine wine and my wife had a nice white sangria. Please do yourself a favour check out Gather in Perth you won't regret it.

We were drawn into this charming lunch spot on a busy Saturday afternoon. Lunch was so delicious,…read moreand the owners so charming, we returned a couple of days later for another meal before returning to the States. The French music was soothing. I felt as if I was dining in a the grandparent's house of a friend.

Best Shawarma ever! going here all the time for our regular garlic fix. Ingredients are fresh &…read morestaff are super.

Great Food . Excellent Service . Would highly recommend . Food is always served fresh and hot .read more

I have really enjoyed my afternoon teas at Brigadoon…read more Pros: real clotted cream, seasonal add ons (extra appetizer of British food for Robbie Burns Day), cozy atmosphere, quiet Cons: not all teas loose leaf, too many tea sandwiches, cluttered

New Year's Eve Dinner Review…read more If you're looking to test your patience on New Year's Eve, this restaurant delivers flawlessly. From the moment we arrived, it was clear the night was headed downhill. The greeter welcoming guests to this "special" evening had massive underarm sweat stains, which set the tone nicely. Inside, the dining room was so cramped it felt more like a waiting room than a celebratory restaurant. Service was abysmal. It took 95 minutes for our entrées to arrive -- an astonishing delay for a fixed New Year's Eve menu. When the food finally did show up, it wasn't worth the wait. The dishes were poorly executed and completely forgettable, making the premium pricing feel almost insulting. Attention to detail was clearly not a priority. One nearby table had red wine stains on the tablecloth, and instead of changing it, staff seated another party there before finally addressing it. Nothing says fine dining like dried wine stains and indifference. To their credit, the restaurant did attempt to remedy the situation -- after the damage was done. We were offered a gift card to return, which honestly felt absurd. After an evening like that, why would anyone willingly come back for round two? What should have been a festive New Year's Eve turned into a lesson in mismanagement and poor standards. This is not a restaurant we would ever recommend, especially for special occasions -- unless disappointment is part of the plan.