Restaurants in Thunder Bay
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“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”
“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.”
“Me and my partner came for Valentines Day dinner. Most restaurants can be super stressful and chaotic on holiday's, but I cannot stress enough how well the entire Montanas team did. Making the reservation and calling to confirm was so easy, service and food were impeccable, and everything seemed perfectly under control. I was extremely impressed by how well everyone performed under pressure and I look forward to the many times I'll return.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“This place was it!!!!! Awesome vibes, food and drinks. Went here for my 30th birthday. The servers although busy, had time to chat with my partner and I. Would strongly recommend. The only complaint I would make is that it was noisy. We sat in the dining area which was a bit quieter, but overall it didn't ruin anything.”
“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!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“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”
“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.”
“Me and my partner came for Valentines Day dinner. Most restaurants can be super stressful and chaotic on holiday's, but I cannot stress enough how well the entire Montanas team did. Making the reservation and calling to confirm was so easy, service and food were impeccable, and everything seemed perfectly under control. I was extremely impressed by how well everyone performed under pressure and I look forward to the many times I'll return.”
“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!”
“You are MAD, if you don't at least give the Madhouse a try
Recently we attended a birthday party here, they accommodated our large party very nicely.”
“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.”
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“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!”
“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!”
“The call centre kept hanging up on us or sending us to voice mail. We called the restaurant direct and spoke to the general manager who was more than accommodating. Great service from the manager we do very much appreciate it. We are celiac and the manager and all staff were very much on point.”
“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!”
24 Hour Restaurants
“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.”
“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.”
“Quick service, delicious food. Excellent recommendations by wait staff.”
“Dawson Trail has a robust beer selection and their seasonal beers are on the mark. The taproom is well situated on Golf Links Rd. The staff are professional and very friendly! I can highly recommend them if you enjoy your craft beer.”
Takeout Restaurants
“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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“We would recommend everything about Rooster's Bistro. The food, service, and atmosphere were absolutely amazing. We will definitely be back. 5 stars for sure”
“Amazing staff and products!! The Caesar mix is my favorite so far! I can't wait to try more!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“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”
“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!!”
Cheap Eats
“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.”
“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.”
“Wonderful service the employees welcomes you with a smile food on time very nice restaurant”
“Good for you for standing up for what you believe and welcoming EVERYONE regardless of their Vaxx status. This just has to END!”
“One of the best spaghetti, dinner, places, good for parties and much more. I recommend this place to everyone looking for good food or entertainment.”
“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!”
“Yesterday me and my family went here to eat and we really enjoyed the udon soup because they have a huge quantity of udon soup. We also ordered sushi, sushi was really good but the seaweed was a little chewy and was not that good but everything else about the sushi was great.
Dietary restrictions: If you hell them if u have allergies or diet restrictions they will inform you about it.”
Latest Reviews
“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.”
“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!”
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“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Excellent food, excellent staff and waiters. Thunder Bay’s gem of a restaurant!”