Restaurants in Thunder Bay

“Excellent food, excellent staff and waiters. Thunder Bay’s gem of a restaurant!”

“Stopped in to Lakehead Beers Saturday night after work. Tried a Subdivision large Deluxe pizza. It was both very tasty and very filling! Toppings were flavourful and the crust was crispy the way we like it! Had enough left over for lunch the next day. We will definitely be back to try more from their menu!”

“Attended a private event here most recently. I must confess I was never there before. However after such a great experience in both the food quality, atmosphere and service, I think I found our new go to place in TBay for dining out. Hats off to Giorg Cucina e Barra.”

“9/10 for colours.10/10 for eating.🍽️ 10/10 menu.👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻❤️ Posted by my 7 year old son about his first Mr. Sub experience. Staff was friendly and helped him decide what to order.”

“Great meal! Our server (I think it was Victoria) was awesome... I think they were short staffed the night we visited so it was a little slow to begin with but not for the whole meal. It was filling, tasted great, and there was even a little to take home with us. The appetizer was a little on the expensive side for the size of the portions but, even so, I will order it again because it was so good. We will absolutely be back!”

“I just wanted to take the tome to acknowledge the amazing efforts of Colin (who I've now known to be the GM of this location) . I had called with a question, simply asking what the daily vegetable was before I placed my order through Skip the Dish. I wanted to make sure the sode was not say roasted red pepper and beans or something. During our briefing talk, I explained I had a food allergy to peppers. He said he would make sure there were no peppers. Much to my delight, the food was absolutely amazing, and I had no issues with anything. What particularly caught me off guard, was that Colin had essentially taken time aside to ensure the safety of my meal, and inquired about all ingredients to the kitchen. He found that there were pepper flakes in the coleslaw side, so he actually attached a had written note with the coleslaw aside, amd substitutions available that accommodated my allergy. I have yet to ever see a restaurant worker take such initiative, let alone learning that this was the GM whom I'm sure had many other things to do that evening. I was absolutely blown away. So Colin, if you ever see this, you made my night, and you've solidified a loyal family of clients to Kelseys, solely because of you. Thank you”

“Last night our team from Royal LePage Lannon Realty held our Annual Office Christmas Party at Seler! 87 guests in total! We had a remarkable evening with colleagues and family. The General Manager Monique and Executive Chef Chris with the tremendous support of their team did an amazing job. The service was top notch! The food was incredible! And the venue was perfect. Thank you Monique & Chris for such a wonderful evening. Our team at Royal LePage Lannon Realty appreciates everything you and your team did to help us celebrate the holidays in style!”

“Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Delicious food.”

“I recently visited Osmow's, and I have to say, it was an amazing experience! The food was incredibly flavorful, fresh, and perfectly spiced. I tried the Chicken Shawarma Wrap, and it was hands down one of the best I've had. The portions were generous, and the ingredients tasted so fresh. The garlic sauce was out of this world!

The staff was friendly and efficient, and the service was quick, even during a busy time. The restaurant was clean, and the atmosphere was casual yet inviting. Overall, Osmow's exceeded my expectations, and I can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend for anyone craving delicious Mediterranean food!”

“Great Thai food. One of my favourite places to order take-out from.”

“I Love Jamican cuisine an Island Spice continues to deliver the best quality and best tasting Jamican food in Thunder bay I would highly recommend them👌🏻👌🏻”

“9/10 for colours.10/10 for eating.🍽️ 10/10 menu.👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻❤️ Posted by my 7 year old son about his first Mr. Sub experience. Staff was friendly and helped him decide what to order.”

“I just love Donatos pizza. Hubby works midnights and he often brings me a pizza home. Everytime it delicious....love the square cut slices.”

“Excellent dinner for 4 tonight- birria tacos, tacos de cameron y pescado, quesadillas and a pitcher of margs of course. Muy rico!”

“Mmmm best wood fired pizza. Delicious bread. Sourced locally. Great service”

“Went there for dinner last night and I must say the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The owner was there and she was amazing! Our waitress was totally on point and I was blown away by the food! It was a 3 course tasting menu and every dish was extremely flavourful! Loved it! Can't wait to try the breakfast!”

“one of if not best restaurant in thunder bay! amazing food every bite was better. amazing staff. took our servers recommendations for apps and entree and banged it out of the park 5/5. cant wait to come back again!”

“the smash Burger is unbelievable and the new tenderloin is perfect.”

“The food was phenomenal & delicious. It was my boyfriend, and I's my first time coming here. We shared the tuna & mushroom crostini, and then he had the ribeye, and I had the seafood pasta. The service was also fantastic! We will be back!!”

“We had our work Christmas party here last night, and Chris and our bartenders were super accommodating! We brought in catering for our group, which was fantastic. The space was done up perfectly to accommodate our large party. lol The ambiance was on par. Everyone had a great time with the sims. Definitely a party for the books! Thanks to all the staff at On The Links for a great night!”

“Great service. Portion sizes smaller but considering menu prices, very good value and very good food . Where else can you have a nice meal for two for $100, including wine?”

“yummmmm. just yummmmmmmmmm”

“I had the Pizza special tonight and it was out of this world. First, the crust. It was amazing and played its roll of the mechanism to deliver the toppings. It was thin and cooked to perfection. Next was a collection of quality toppings with the standout being the confit garlic that elevated this to a whole other level. Everyone in the group that I was with agreed that we could go back again the following night without hesitation. I can't wait to go back to the nook.”

“Jerk Chicken is so good. Spice is exactly right.”

“Always enjoy the food & service at the Prospector!!”

“Good food Friendly staff”

“Love the staff, very friendly place to bring the kids too.”

“Swiss Chalet is my husband’s favourite restaurant ever. We are so sad they had to close all their restaurants im Winnipeg. But every time he goes to Thunder Bay, everyone knows where he is going for sure. ? This time he took us to thunder bay and of course there is no way we wouldn’t eat here. We just love it. The food is always great and the staff are amazing.

Kid-friendliness: They are very friendly and accommodating to kids”

“My friends and I absolutely love Wackys!! The food is always great and the arcade side is fun! Management (Errol especially) is very friendly and welcoming as well!😊”

“let a person. go ahead of me in drive thru. and they bought my. el coffee”

“McDonald’s is known for its affordable pricing, offering good value for money. The various meal deals and promotions, such as the Dollar Menu, provide budget-friendly options for individuals and families. The portion sizes are also reasonable, ensuring customers feel they are getting their money’s worth.”

“Very quick and polite service, was a quick in and out before work.

Dietary restrictions: They have options for most dietary restrictions on request, just make sure that you do.”

“Good friendly fast service 👍”

“Crazy busy, with a crowded PlayPlace! Only 2 tables in the kids' area made for a lot of parents just standing around trying to be out of the way. Interesting menu options compared to the US, but food was good!

Kid-friendliness: Decent PlayPlace, but not enough seating inside play room.”

“Ordered couple of burgers and flurry. Was waiting for some time to receive my order thankfully a guy named Sudanshu helped me to get my order. Really helpful. 5 stars.”

“About as good as the majority of McDonald's in Canada.

Food came out quickly, order was correct. Some of the clients seemed a bit adjetated, but the staff didn't seem phased by it.”

“Very busy and very organized. However getting to be a common issue at fast food places. Walk in customers spending longer waits, while delivery drivers and drive through get priority.”

“Love this place so much. I no longer live in the city but I make a point to visit every time I’m in town. The chicken and brie sandwich is to DIE for. Keep up the incredible work, Brian!”

“Best gelato in town, always fresh, made in-house daily with real artisanal ingredients.

Vegetarian options: Yes.

Dietary restrictions: Vegan, gluten free options.

Parking: Metered, street parking. Free during evenings and weekends.

Kid-friendliness: Yes.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes.”

“The service team is extremely quick and effective. The food tastes freshly prepared and is delightful. It is certainly worth the price we paid. I strongly recommend Golden Wok Restaurant.”

“First time customer...salad and service was top shelf...will be returning for sure!”

“Amazing food and amazing service! My friends and I visited on Thursday. They offer a lot of specials around this time. I fully recommend the Endless Plate offer. You can customize your shrimp flavours/ ways of how it’s cooked( I had 5 refills) . Deb, our server, is so lovely. She made sure our table is well taken care off. Totally recommend!”

“Quick service, delicious food. Excellent recommendations by wait staff.”

“Wonderful baking, excellent coffee, all in support of a community meal program and a women's shelter. Amazing.”

“Love the sov! First brunch there and I could only finish half, breakfast poutine for the win filling and amazing :)”

“Beyond amazing !!! 😭 what I would do to still live in Thunder Bay! And have this luxury.”

“Thai kitchen is my favourite restaurant hands down . There Spring rolls are dynamite . Always friendly large portions love all there food Always amazing number 34 is my favourite”

“Love the decaffeinated coffee.”

“Super good every time we order. Awesome food👍”

“A local favourite lunch spot. NYS has excellent food and great service. I usually just stick with the subs and pizza, both of which are excellent.

Hours are limited, but they're fast and friendly. Highly recommended.

Parking: Meter street parking, but I've never had an issue with finding a spot.”

“Absolutely fantastic experience at Osmows Shawarma! This is hands down the best osmoses in Thunder Bay. The flavors are incredible—the shawarma is perfectly spiced and cooked to perfection. The fresh ingredients really stand out, and the variety of sauces adds a delicious twist. A special shoutout to Farhims for her outstanding customer service; she made the visit even more enjoyable. Highly recommend trying their signature dishes! A must-visit for shawarma lovers!”

“Carols cakes is always been the best to deal with . They are fast and have the friendliest staff.. their baking and creating comes from the heart in which why I buy local !! If you haven’t tried carols cakes you have too !! A MuST ——”

“THE BEST coffee shop in town to relax. unwind, and enjoy the most DELECTABLE treats. Coffee, tea, Milk Tea's, Latte's you name it, they got it! Great seating winter and summer outside seating with entertainment on weekends. The owners are AMAZING and treat you like family. You need to go try it! NOW!”

“Went to Carlitos tonight after work for a snack and it was delicious 🤤 the panini was amazing perfectly done. We also had an iced coffee and it was nice and strong not watery at all ( I’m very picky about iced coffee) friendly staff as well :) definitely recommend”

“Great coffee/lattes, extremely friendly and engaging staff.”

“The food was incredible! They were really busy so we had to wait a few minutes but they were respectful and it really was service with a smile. We got SO much food! My golly, it was a lot. You get more Popeye's chicken for the same price as KFC. This was so much better than KFC. Never going there again and it used to be a favourite. You don't need to provide a cell phone number like you do when signing up for KFC. We got a free 6 pack of chicken nuggets for signing up online. Chrunchy, so delicious, there's a reward system. Their mashed potatoes were incredible. I hope they don't change unless they find a way to improve. Popeye's is perfect the way it is.”

“I’ve been eating at Taco Time since before the doors open in March of 1982. With out fail the food and service has never disappointed.”

“the food is always great and well managed establishment.”

“Excellent service and delicious, hot, tasty food for a decent price!!!”

“Delicious! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had a bean burrito and the other guest had a beef burrito. We both thought the food was great and will be return customers.”

“I was only going there for about a week straight when I first moved to the area and they already know what kind of coffee I wanted and how I liked it and I'm very particular on my coffee they pay attention to the customers and that's very important”

“The food was delicious, had a classic chicken burrito, fries deluxe , & churro . The staff were all very pleasant the food was ready so quickly. Must say the staff are very efficient. The renovations look great!!!”

“I always use the drive thru and usually only order a tea but I only go in the day because in the evening it doesn’t taste as good. Sometimes I’ll go alone or with my kids they usually get a sandwich or something else. My youngest gets thé chocolate milk and a cookie I love the woman that’s always on the till during the day with the glasses I’m always giving her a tip because she’s always so nice. If I’m with my pug she always asks if she can have a treat and if I’m alone she always is like you’re alone today. Super friendly staff person. Wish I knew her name.”

“love how everyone is so friendly”

“Thank you to Outlaws Burgers and Fries for fixing their mistake with my burgers. They replaced them with a smile and an apology. Thank you. Love their burgers. Recommend you give them a try.”

“This Starbucks has been very good the last few times I’ve ordered from here! Friendly staff and my drinks always good! Didn’t catch a name of the gal who was working but we were here the 21st of Sept at 5:30:)”

“Always fresh cause its always busy”

“Feb 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM:
Always such a pleasure and a treat to eat here. The entire staff is always friendly and helpful. Food is fantastic and service is quick.

Good food, good service, fair prices and great specials. Try the buttermilk chicken !!”

“Delicious pastries and cappuccino ❤️ this will be my new go to spot.”

“Been going there since I was a kid. My brother and I would get 10 burgers and eat it all. Everything a growing boy needs.”

“Good friends and good hospitality”

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“Excellent service- above and beyond! Friendly staff/ barista. Friendly!”

“More people need to know about Sunny’s Kitchen. Reliable, punctual, and friendly. 11/10 Korean food. No need to keep searching for a spot, this is what you want!💕💕”

“In thunder bay for a conference with a mission to try a Persian. Our hotel concierge ordered them for us and picked them up as well!! Not disappointed. The donut was the perfect combination of sweet and cakey. Not heavy. Like eating a cloud!!”

“Highly recommend! Food and service is fantastic. Relaxed and comfortable atmosphere - my kids enjoyed their hot chocolate and cookies. Well done! 👍”

“I've ordered the gluten free mild chicken wrap (which holds together nicely), and the jerk chicken bowl. both are very generous with the amount of food you get. well seasoned and fresh. so far no complaints.”

“Fantastic food, service and music!”

“I love their sparklers so much I brought it to Toronto with me!

Parking: There are so many barriers when it comes to parking at the location where Windy Shores Cafe is located because 1) I need a phone to pay for parking 2) I need to pay to access a public park by vehicle 3) I need to pay for a phone plan to have data to pay for my parking metre. It’s not the business’s fault, however it is clear they’re losing a significant amount of customers and revenue because of parking.”

“I got an iced lattee with their homemade pumpkin spice flavour shot and it was absolutely delicious! Wayyy better than Tim Hortons. I highly recommend this coffee shop for any caffeine needs!”

“cheap drinks plus free pool”

“Home cooked meals; it's a lost art in restaurants these days! Food was delicious, customer service fabulous, clean and cozy! My only issue is they close by 3 pm. I would love it if they extended their hours to include supper.🙏💜”

“The food was delicious, had a classic chicken burrito, fries deluxe , & churro . The staff were all very pleasant the food was ready so quickly. Must say the staff are very efficient. The renovations look great!!!”

“Good for you for standing up for what you believe and welcoming EVERYONE regardless of their Vaxx status. This just has to END!”

“Excellent service- above and beyond! Friendly staff/ barista. Friendly!”

“Carols cakes is always been the best to deal with . They are fast and have the friendliest staff.. their baking and creating comes from the heart in which why I buy local !! If you haven’t tried carols cakes you have too !! A MuST ——”

“THE BEST coffee shop in town to relax. unwind, and enjoy the most DELECTABLE treats. Coffee, tea, Milk Tea's, Latte's you name it, they got it! Great seating winter and summer outside seating with entertainment on weekends. The owners are AMAZING and treat you like family. You need to go try it! NOW!”

“I always use the drive thru and usually only order a tea but I only go in the day because in the evening it doesn’t taste as good. Sometimes I’ll go alone or with my kids they usually get a sandwich or something else. My youngest gets thé chocolate milk and a cookie I love the woman that’s always on the till during the day with the glasses I’m always giving her a tip because she’s always so nice. If I’m with my pug she always asks if she can have a treat and if I’m alone she always is like you’re alone today. Super friendly staff person. Wish I knew her name.”

“Great food and service. Will definetly return!”

“Our out of town work group of 25 showed up on a Tuesday night thinking we had made a reservation already, only to realize we had not confirmed on our end to lock in the reservation. Although our mistake, Christina (the restaurant Manager) and her team amazingly were able to accommodate all of us as tables emptied out. The group loved the food, and the staff and service were great! Highly recommend, and will visit again!”

“Very interesting and unique food. I welcome new flavours in Thunder Bay. Try the dosa!”

“Had the peanutbutter jelly burger. What surprise. So unexpectedly tasty. Reasonably priced compared to other places and best priced beers. Great afternoon stop.”

“The biggest thing I want to share here is that we left a wallet at this facility. It had a fair amount of cash in it. It was 5 hrs later that we discovered it. We called and they had already secured it in their office. It was a week later till we were able to get friends of ours to pick it up. All the contents were still in it.”

“Absolutely incredible. The moment you walk in your welcomed by friendly servers, and the incredibly delicious smells of food. Highly recommend trying them out. 10/10”

“I recently visited Osmow's, and I have to say, it was an amazing experience! The food was incredibly flavorful, fresh, and perfectly spiced. I tried the Chicken Shawarma Wrap, and it was hands down one of the best I've had. The portions were generous, and the ingredients tasted so fresh. The garlic sauce was out of this world!

The staff was friendly and efficient, and the service was quick, even during a busy time. The restaurant was clean, and the atmosphere was casual yet inviting. Overall, Osmow's exceeded my expectations, and I can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend for anyone craving delicious Mediterranean food!”

“yummmmm. just yummmmmmmmmm”

“We had a great experience with a large group celebrating a birthday. The server, Mikey, was diligent, thoughtful, courteous, kind and helpful! He kept us all taken care of while we laughed, ate and shared stories! Thank you for making the night so memorable!”

“My friends and I absolutely love Wackys!! The food is always great and the arcade side is fun! Management (Errol especially) is very friendly and welcoming as well!😊”

“Excellent service and delicious, hot, tasty food for a decent price!!!”

“The food was incredible! They were really busy so we had to wait a few minutes but they were respectful and it really was service with a smile. We got SO much food! My golly, it was a lot. You get more Popeye's chicken for the same price as KFC. This was so much better than KFC. Never going there again and it used to be a favourite. You don't need to provide a cell phone number like you do when signing up for KFC. We got a free 6 pack of chicken nuggets for signing up online. Chrunchy, so delicious, there's a reward system. Their mashed potatoes were incredible. I hope they don't change unless they find a way to improve. Popeye's is perfect the way it is.”

“Feb 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM:
Always such a pleasure and a treat to eat here. The entire staff is always friendly and helpful. Food is fantastic and service is quick.

Good food, good service, fair prices and great specials. Try the buttermilk chicken !!”

“Pizza Pizza has the best pizza in Thunderbay…. I tried gourmet pizzza… and it was fantastic…the toppings were generously portioned… it was tasty and well balanced.”

“We hosted our very first DQPN at Red Lion. The staff are always amazing, very friendly, very helpful and wonderful to work with. 10/10 would recommend and will be returning.”

“Fantastic food, service and music!”

“I had the Pizza special tonight and it was out of this world. First, the crust. It was amazing and played its roll of the mechanism to deliver the toppings. It was thin and cooked to perfection. Next was a collection of quality toppings with the standout being the confit garlic that elevated this to a whole other level. Everyone in the group that I was with agreed that we could go back again the following night without hesitation. I can't wait to go back to the nook.”

“Ordered poached eggs med-hard and got runny, ordered soft bacon and got crispy (near desiccated), paid for side fruit and got fruit nearing end of life (browning, soft). Service was ok … did not ask if everything was good. Just dropped the bill. When I mentioned the fruit was off, she said she would tell the cook but did not remove from bill or offer fresh. Used to love Tina’s. Fresh fruit and so tasty. Really gone downhill. I’ll give the restaurant a D- for food. Waitress was nice, just not willing to see customer satisfaction … I won’t be back.”

“Finally decided to try it again after having a bad experience. This time the food was great quality, good flavour and staff are very nice. Glad to see a huge improvement since I tried it when they first opened.”