Restaurants in Thunder Bay

“My husband and I had an absolutely spectacular anniversary dinner! We were seated in a less busy area of the dining room as requested and promptly were brought two glasses of sparkling wine-complementary! That was so thoughtful! We had never been to this restaurant as we live in the states and only visit TBay at times. We ordered two pizzas for apps-really knowing it would reheat well later-which it did not disappoint. Our mains were spot on and delicious and dessert was also grand. Such a pleasure to have the experience! Our server, Ewan, was a true gem!”

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

“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.”

“I have visited this restaurant many times, and the taste and quality have always been consistently good.”

“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👌🏻👌🏻”

“Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Delicious food.”

“Absolutely the best in Thunder Bay”

“We had an amazing experience at Montana’s thanks to the outstanding service from our bartender Kristy Friendly, professional, and attentive throughout our visit, they made sure our drinks were perfect and that we had everything we needed. Their positive attitude and excellent customer service truly made our evening enjoyable. Thank you for going above and beyond—we will definitely 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”

“I really enjoy their pizzas. The portion sizes are generous for the price, which makes them a great value. I also appreciate the creativity they put into their pizza recipes and toppings. It's nice to see unique ideas while still keeping the food delicious and authentic.”

“Took my wife for lunch today. The fish and chips were perfect. Our order arrived really fast, food was hot, drinks were cold, server was friendly. We really couldn't have asked for a better time.”

“We need one in Montreal Quebec Canada Please 🙏”

“We had the caesar salad and then the Grottuccine. The salad was very good, but the Grottuccine was spectacular. Amazing, you have to try it out , a great take on Alfredo.”

“Had a great experience at Osmow’s. Deep was very friendly, and the food was really good and fresh. Excellent customer service and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend!”

“Had a great first visit to Seler and will come back - everything was just great, the food, the service (exceptional!), the ambiance etc. very happy to discover this gem!”

“Wonderful service . Delicious meals.. so flavorful . Loved the atmosphere. Large portion. fair price.”

“Thanks Ben for making the night even better! Service, food and drinks were amazing. Will definitely be back!”

“This restaurant has come back as good as always. The ambiance is fabulous. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. The food was delicious. We tried the deep fried ravioli, mozzarella sticks, chicken, Parmesan, Italian, stuffed peppers, shrimp, stuffed shells, and gnocchi. Everything was very flavourful. We really liked that you get bread, and a salad included with your meal which these days, is not common. We will definitely be back and highly recommend a visit for those who haven’t been recently.”

“Amazing service and food. Had the $55 4 course meal. Everything and I mean Everything was fantastic.”

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

“It was sooo good”

“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!”

“I highly recommend The Industry Social House. We had a large group dinner at the Industry Social House on Friday Jan. 9th, 2026. It was important for me to hold the gathering in a nice and open area, not a jammed & dark space. I visited the restaurant a few days earlier, and found its open space to be very welcoming - the space has nice decoration with lots of light, a large decorating olive tree in the center and several more decorating flowers and greens. I met Chef Carlos and Manager Maria, with whom we discussed on developing a special menu for the event considering some food restrictions, different age group, and the cause. After trying some dishes, we finalized our menu with Nachos and Potato Skins for starter, for the main course: Ribeye steak being one of the best steaks I have tried, Chicken Duxelles with a very unique fabulous fused taste, and Fish & Chips with crispy battered shell. There were also two types of assorted Dainties for dessert. Different types of drink were ordered. The manager had printed the special menu for our table with a special note for our event which everyone liked! I should say that unlike many mixed and unfair reviews, our group (ranging from young university students to senior professors) was impressed and enjoyed with every detail of this great experience made by the Industry Social House. Last but least, the service was great and the waitresses were friendly and professional. The Table was ready as planned and everything was done in full perfection.”

“The restaurant exceeded my expectations with its warm ambiance and attentive service. The pizza was delicious, featuring a perfectly crispy crust, flavorful tomato sauce, and fresh toppings. Lunch was also satisfying, offering a variety of well-prepared dishes that complemented the overall dining experience.”

“yummmmm. just yummmmmmmmmm”

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

“a friend invited here along with another for introductions and it was nice..the ambience was great ...quite spacious..courteous staff , great service. awesome food..good portions ..for lunch deals..and you can talk to each other without being part of others conversation.parking is plenty , so check them if you haven't..best wishes team.”

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

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

“I love wacky’s, the customer service is great and the staff are amazing and welcoming. I have never had a bad expierience with wacky’s in Thunderbay. I recommend 🙂”

“All the locations of A&W restaurants in Thunder Bay are excellent. 👍👍 Two Thumbs Up!!”

“Always go at night for my caffeine fix and the staff who work the window are always cheerful and provide excellent service, in the morning same thing in the shop and unlike some locations the Waterloo location has NEVER messed up my order. Hands down my favorite Tims location to visit by far”

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

“In recent visits to Tim Hortons there is a sense of customer service and respect arising. Location face-lift in aesthetics and functionality has improved both client and employee morale. A cleaner and fresher environment uplifts the ambience for Cafe style elegance instead of a fast food frenzy. Smiles are bigger and energy is higher. Tim Hortons offers a good selection of healthy foods as well as a plethora of sweets to calm the sugar toothed fiend. I'm upgrading my rating of Tim Hortons to a 4 of 5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟. 2 thumbs up 👍 👍”

“They were quick for this time of year, impressive. 5/5”

“this particular time was just a road coffee (honestly use this location 2 times a year on our annual road trip) and have never have a bad meal or service. by way of cleanliness this location is the top 3 locations across canada that i have visited.

October 2025 definitely needs to shout out to cashier Libby and white shirt Kathleen for the best customer service!”

“Good friendly fast service 👍”

“Nice ambiance, clean, spacious. Kids love this place because there is an indoor kids play structure. Enough parking spaces available. Location is just close to shoping centre's in Thunderbay.”

“Service was beyond awesome. Patricia took her time for my order and engaged in a very sincere conversation. There was no line up so it was ok. The food would’ve been great, but seeing many homeless people around, made my food taste bitter. My coffee tasted great. It also didn’t help that while eating another customer decided to burp very loud, which made me gag. Hence my rating.”

“I visited there with my friends on sunday around 8 pm the girl named as Harman working there was so nice she served us politely and provide us a great customer service…Great work”

“Beautiful new location on Arthur street inside Macao Imperial Tea. Food is so delicious and fresh. Try the milk tea too, you will not be disappointed!”

“Incredible customer service and the tastiest, locally sourced, healthy salads you can enjoy anywhere on Planet Earth. Keep up the amazing work Rebel team!!! <3”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing vibe and delicious food! > Slurp It has a super clean, modern aesthetic with a great welcoming atmosphere. The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly packed. Very convenient spot—highly recommend!”

“First time here and not my last. Food was fantastic, bread so fresh had the pulled pork so delicious, and the fries were perfect and crispy.
Definitely recommend”

“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.”

“Love the decaffeinated coffee.”

“Good food, huge portions, reasonably priced, staff is friendly and courteous.”

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

“Excellent totally 💯 perfect place to enjoy Thai food”

“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 ——”

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

“Service is great, food is delicious and everything is spot on! I had the walleye with poched eggs on day two and it did not disappoint. There might a wait for 30 minutes on the weekend, and it’s worth every minute. Thank for a great dining experience.😋😋😋”

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

“I ordered the madhouse hot/honey garlic wings could definitely of been spicier, good service if you guys are looking for a quick bite to eat around lunch time this is your place to go!”

“Always fresh cause its always busy”

“Best decaf coffee I have ever had!”

“very nice sweet treats and very nice staff there. I will go back again 😁😁.nice location as well.”

“Amazing staff and products!! The Caesar mix is my favorite so far! I can't wait to try more!”

“I have shop there for over twenty years. There bread is the best!!!!!”

“Big fan of FeastON® restaurants so was hoping to arrive in Thunder Bay from the west to be able to grab dinner here at Tomlin.

Walked in around 7pm and were promptly greeted and asked if we wanted to sit at the bar or dining room. We chose the dining room so we walked down the narrow wooden floor hallway to a back area where their dining area was.

The table already had drink menus on it which makes sense as reviews say this restaurant is great for cocktails and they have a huge selection of wines. Our server soon brought over water for us and food menus. She asked if either of us had any food allergies, which we didn't. Also explained which section was appetizers/shareable plates and which were mains. Also mentioned that the menu is seasonal and everything on it currently is so good. After giving us some time to choose, she took our order.

We ordered one shareable, Tuna Crudo. It was well balanced being sweet, sour, creamy, fresh, and with a tiny little kick. It made it evident that the mains would be really tasty as well.
Server came back to not only take away the empty plate, but also swapped out our small plates and cutlery for new ones.

Both of our mains arrived at the same time, descriptions of what ingredients were in each.
Portion size was definitely fair (not too little and not huge) so we left satisfied and full, but not stuffed.

Only regret was that we were only a party of 2, otherwise would have loved to order their Family Style Tasting (the table next to us had it and everything looked delicious).

In terms of ambience, seating is cozy, as there isn't a whole lot of space between tables, but it's workable.
As well, the lighting is pretty dim for our preference, but can understand why others might enjoy it.

We walked over from our hotel, but looks like there is street parking in the area.

Overall, had a very pleasant dining experience and service and hospitality was top-notch.”

“My first time there today! Excellent customer service, amazing food (ordered a panzo!), and the overall establishment was great! Would definitely go back! Love the decor and vibe!”

“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”

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

“Great place to connect with friends for coffee or a specialty cocktail. Local wares and foods too!”

“Our fall dinner series 3, was a delightful culinary experience. This team of chefs is outstanding! Their knowledge and creativity bring you amazing flavours to savour. They are also lovely hosts and hostesses. It's very welcoming to be greeted by Ray upon arrival. Thank you for sharing your talents.”

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

“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!”

“Stopped in for a quick burger and ended up finding one of those little spots that reminds you why local places matter. Fresh off the grill, crispy fries, and the kind of food that tastes like someone actually cares about what they’re serving. Nothing fancy — just solid comfort food done right. Definitely worth the stop if you’re craving a real burger instead of fast-food disappointment. 🍔”

“EDIT: The business made it MORE than right, checked in our health, refunded and is making changes for allergens. They reacted promptly, with kindness and understanding. WOULD RECOMMEND 1 week ago the sandwich we ordered was nut free. you added cashews without changing the online description, we are now dealing with a medical emergency because of this. allergens are serious and if you want to change a recipe fine but LET CUSTOMERS KNOW!”

“Best burgers around. Even beats mine”

“The foods amazing my favourite is the chicken fried rice must try”

“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.”

“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.”

“Always fast, friendly and absolutely delish”

“Thunder Bay now has an amazing variety of fresh, tasty beers! Sleeping Giant Brewing Co. Gives back to the community and elevates the Lakehead experience!”

“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.”

“First time being in Freshco Deli on Frederica street. I was amazed with all the products and the owner was a delight to talk to. He asked if zi had ever tried his sandwiches to which I replied no. He says "Buddy you gotta try ... " best in town." ... He wasn't lying... Sandwiches were huge, delicious and very reasonable price. Compared to other sandwich shops, he is the best in town. Definitely 5 stars.”

“A good healthy meal for a good price.
Love their bowls, very good portions and you can add as many as toppings you would like. The staff is great and always smiling.
The place is very clean and had a sneaky look to their kitchen while checking their drink cooler and that was also very well maintained.”

“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.”

“old school Greek diner on Syndicate South in Thunder Bay. Best Souvlakki and Greek Salad . Prices are fantastic & food is how I remember . Definitely 5 stars all the way. 🖤🤘💫”

“This is my favourite place for hot chocolate, and I know that if I am peckish I will be happy with my choice. The smiles and jokes are just icing on a wonderful cake <3”

“Don't go to Starbucks come here and see for yourself! Out of towner looking for gems like this place!!”

“Great food and great service. Love the Friday clam chowder especially.”

“Just the best locally family owned store around Thunder Bay. The best sausages, burgers, sandwiches, soups and so much more. I love this place! And they sell White Cedar Remedy topical pain relief cream.”

“Was in the mood for my once a year poutine dish. Wow is all. It’s so big I can’t even finish it in one sitting.. this doesn’t happen often.. highly recommend..”

“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!”

“Ordered 11 toppings on our pizza tonight. Super delicious! Fast delivery, perfect temperature and friendly service. Thank you!”

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

“Excellent food and service Chicken balls are solid pieces of chicken. Food was hot when picked up still very warm when I got home. My order was ready exactly when I was told it would be ready to pick up. Top of our list for dining at home.”

“Best burgers around. Even beats mine”

“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.”

“We had the caesar salad and then the Grottuccine. The salad was very good, but the Grottuccine was spectacular. Amazing, you have to try it out , a great take on Alfredo.”

“The foods amazing my favourite is the chicken fried rice must try”

“had their garbage burgers and tats where they went”

“I have visited this restaurant many times, and the taste and quality have always been consistently good.”

“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.”

“Large portions! Food was VERY GOOD!! We stopped here by chance our first day in Thunder Bay and we were definitely not disappointed!”

“Had a great experience at Osmow’s. Deep was very friendly, and the food was really good and fresh. Excellent customer service and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend!”

“I love wacky’s, the customer service is great and the staff are amazing and welcoming. I have never had a bad expierience with wacky’s in Thunderbay. I recommend 🙂”

“The foods amazing my favourite is the chicken fried rice must try”

“Always enjoy our experiences here. The team is very proactive, organized, and welcoming. Spot-light on Silvi who cares enough to remember our usual order; makes us feel special, not just like customers. Thanks for your hard work, everyone~”

“Best burgers around. Even beats mine”

“So excited I love Taco Bell so much can’t wait until it’s opened!🌮”

“yummmmm. just yummmmmmmmmm”

“I had the chicken biriani, and my wife had the butter chicken. Both were absolutely delicious. Bring your appetite because the portions are generous. To our waiter, thank you very much for the friendly service, and to the chef… ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️”

“It was the first time experiencing this restaurant. I ordered 5 chicken tenders and was pleasantly surprised with the size of the chicken tenders. Overall it was a great experience with great tasting food. I plan on returning in the near future. Thank you”

“I highly recommend The Industry Social House. We had a large group dinner at the Industry Social House on Friday Jan. 9th, 2026. It was important for me to hold the gathering in a nice and open area, not a jammed & dark space. I visited the restaurant a few days earlier, and found its open space to be very welcoming - the space has nice decoration with lots of light, a large decorating olive tree in the center and several more decorating flowers and greens. I met Chef Carlos and Manager Maria, with whom we discussed on developing a special menu for the event considering some food restrictions, different age group, and the cause. After trying some dishes, we finalized our menu with Nachos and Potato Skins for starter, for the main course: Ribeye steak being one of the best steaks I have tried, Chicken Duxelles with a very unique fabulous fused taste, and Fish & Chips with crispy battered shell. There were also two types of assorted Dainties for dessert. Different types of drink were ordered. The manager had printed the special menu for our table with a special note for our event which everyone liked! I should say that unlike many mixed and unfair reviews, our group (ranging from young university students to senior professors) was impressed and enjoyed with every detail of this great experience made by the Industry Social House. Last but least, the service was great and the waitresses were friendly and professional. The Table was ready as planned and everything was done in full perfection.”

“wonderful place. good values and community gathering spot. Great food. never had a bad meal here. patio is gorgeous and sunny in the summer. highly recommend! I could live off the fried cheese curds.”

“Swiss chalet went above and beyond to accommodate our large 26 person bday party for our niece on April 9th. The restaurant even called in extra help just for our table. Sherri did absolutely amazing with all our orders and requests !!! And the manager even came to see how we were too .
This made it so great , that my husband and 4 more of us are coming in april 13th for my bday ! Lol ❤️”

“The restaurant exceeded my expectations with its warm ambiance and attentive service. The pizza was delicious, featuring a perfectly crispy crust, flavorful tomato sauce, and fresh toppings. Lunch was also satisfying, offering a variety of well-prepared dishes that complemented the overall dining experience.”

“All the locations of A&W restaurants in Thunder Bay are excellent. 👍👍 Two Thumbs Up!!”

“I highly recommend them! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and it's a relaxed atmosphere. I especially recommend the singing for a drink on Thursday's. I only went once so far but so good! I'm hoping to get there again soon. You can do acapella or bring your own instrument. You sign up and the music started shortly after 7:30. I appreciate when things are on time 😀”

“After seeing their food posts and reviews we wanted to try for ourselves. Ordered the beef bipimbap, regular fried & korean sweet n spicy fried chicken, chicken fried rice and their dumplings.. everything was incredible! Perfectly cooked, seasoned and incredibly fresh ingredients. Great portions sizes and pricing. 10/10, I already look forward to getting it again.”

“Great atmosphere, friendly baristas, delicious drinks and snacks. Definitely will be back. Try the espresso chocolate chip cookies and their iconic Copper Kettle Latte”

“I really enjoyed the cheesecake in this restaurant, delicious and healthy no loaded with sugar, highly recommend this desort,you will taste a cake handmade. 100%”

“I went in for the fries, gravy and cheese. I’ll tell you a large could feed two people tasted good fries were crispy greet atmosphere great staff wheelchair accessible highly recommend”