Restaurants in Thunder Bay

“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”

“We were traveling through Canada on the Lake Superior Circle Tour and chose Montana's for dinner. Amazing food, the Ribs were so good Took 2 bottles of Apple Butter BBQ Sauce to go to bring back to Wisconsin. Wish you had bottles on the tables to try more varieties. I highly recommend this restaurant!”

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

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

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“Absolutely the best in Thunder Bay”

“Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Delicious food.”

“Holy moly! I was not expecting how big this pizza was going to be, even as a personal size. I do wish there were more vegan friendly toppings to add. Updated from previous review on 2026-08-03”

“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👌🏻👌🏻”

“We visited Joey’s for the first time during our trip to Thunder Bay with my young son, and it was easily the highlight of our visit.

The gentleman who served us was exceptionally polite, friendly, and welcoming. He made us feel at home from the moment we arrived, and his customer service was excellent.

The food was absolutely fantastic. The fish was fresh and perfectly cooked, the chips were delicious, and everything was served promptly. It was one of the best fish and chip meals I’ve had.

I only realised afterwards that they serve mushy peas as well, which I completely missed on the menu. I’ll definitely be ordering those the next time I visit!

Without a doubt, the best part of our trip to Thunder Bay was our meal at Joey’s. I would highly recommend it and will certainly be returning whenever I’m back in the area.”

“We need one in Montreal Quebec Canada Please 🙏”

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

“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.”

“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!”

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

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

“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.”

“It was sooo good”

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

“Wow, is all I can say. I highly recommend Nook. My family had the gnocchi, best gnocchi we have ever tasted. I had the Campanelle, it was the best pasta dish I have ever had. The food was amazing, the service was excellent. Every time we come to Thunder Bay this will be a must stop for us!”

“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!”

“yummmmm. just yummmmmmmmmm”

“Mike's is a great example of great food, great people, and great atmosphere. I have one challenge for Mike's: Make your Bleu Cheese Dressing Better. A great place for wings and fries should have great Bleu Cheese Dressing. You got this. WE BELIEVE IN YOU!”

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

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

“I love this restaurant for its quiet atmosphere and excellent service. The menu is not exciting, but the tables are spaced far apart to allow for privacy in conversation. We are never rushed, and the view of the Harbour is lovely.”

“Personally, my experience was very pleasant. After a long drive after working night shift, I sunk into a chair as the soccer game was on the TV and ordered a burger, poutine and garden salad. Tasted beyond excellent, and the poutine portion was enormous. Waitress was attentive despite watching England play Argentina. It was a fun time, and I was so exhausted I could hardly think. No complaints whatsoever.”

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

“I had a good experience at Tim Hortons. The staff were friendly and helpful, the service was quick, and the food and coffee were fresh. The restaurant was clean and comfortable. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and would recommend other to definitely visit.”

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

“I took my grandkids here for a fun summer treat! The staff could of been a bit friendlier. Had to ask for them to refill the napkin container. The donuts were fine.”

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

“Best of the 👌 👍 😍 🥰 ☺: food, service, atmosphere and more. We are so happy 😊 😃 😀 😄 😁”

“Just for coffee but the interior was phenomenal, service was top notch clean lighting beautifully decorated & much more seat availability to sit there. Top in the area, love it.”

“This was probably the best fast food experience ive ever had we ordered a bunch of burgers, drinks and a large fries and they were super busy but when we were at the 2nd window the attendant gave us our burgers and drinks and told us it would be a bit for our fries which usually they would just hold our food in the building while we waited but for the first time i was able to enjoy a piping how burger while i waited for my hot fresh fries i was so happy that was the best”

“Just tried slurp it for the first time, the people that work behind the counter are so friendly. Moved back from toronto and been craving bahn mi, and it sure didn't disapoint plus the dirty dr pepper was tasty! I'll be back definitely!”

“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”

“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.”

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

“We had a amazing experience here . The owner is such a great guy who was friendly-professional and very nice to customers. Also the food was very delicious and tasty. Totally recommend it.”

“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 ——”

“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.😋😋😋”

“Love the decaffeinated coffee.”

“Always fresh cause its always busy”

“Nice clean place. After 2 days on the road, wanted something simple and convenient, not a sit down restaurant.

Our subs were made very well, nice, neat and tidy and delivered right to our table.

Well done. Thank you!”

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

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

“Best decaf coffee I have ever had!”

“We attended the Tomlin as a group of 9 with a reservation. We decided to order which was recommended by our waiter the family style tasting 4 course meal. To say the food was out of this world is an understatement it was beyond delicious cooked to perfection every dish was packed with incredible flavors. Every dish served was explained by our lovely waiter a true experience of eating such lavish Devine food.”

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

“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!”

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

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

“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”

“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.”

“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!”

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

“Great burgers that taste fresh, good service. Poutine tastes good but I got to say it shouldn't be made with shredded cheese😆. Good spot, I'll surely be back.”

“Best burgers around. Even beats mine”

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

“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'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.”

“One of the best burritos I’ve had! Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. The staff were incredibly friendly, patient, and made me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. Great food, great service, and a clean place. I’ll definitely be back the next time I’m in Thunder Bay”

“Always fast, friendly and absolutely delish”

“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.”

“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. 🖤🤘💫”

“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.”

“Always have an amazing experience here I love it so much”

“got a cappuccino and it actually tasted authentic and thoughtfully made! service was nice, friendly and actually quick! less then 3 mins for coffee, most importantly, local homemade AND i got a cute 3d sticker on my cup!!”

“Best. no words describe. Anytime I can I get people to bring them into Winnipeg.”

“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.”

“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!”

“The food is the freshest tasting food! The staff are so friendly and courteous!”

“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!!!”

“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!”

“Consistently good food, and the staff are kind and courteous. Their tofu greens are delicious; the tofu is juicy, and perfectly textured. If you enjoy tofu and/or are vegetarian with fewer options at Chinese restaurants, go to Chinese Express. And avoid the restaurant across the street, their tofu is tough, dry, and way too salty.”

“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!”

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

“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 🙂”

“Best burgers around. Even beats mine”

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

“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~”

“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… ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️”

“I haven’t been here for years. Omg. I’m so happy. Loaded potatoes. Chicken and the sauce from heaven. Absolutely delicious. Wonderful experience.”

“A decent wait… but they were busy and tayo went out of his way to ensure we understood the time it would be and I can say without a doubt I will/would return solely due to the positive and uplifting attitude demonstrated by this individual… I would hire him without a doubt and I’d be happy to do so… god bless and have a good night”

“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.”

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

“Wow, is all I can say. I highly recommend Nook. My family had the gnocchi, best gnocchi we have ever tasted. I had the Campanelle, it was the best pasta dish I have ever had. The food was amazing, the service was excellent. Every time we come to Thunder Bay this will be a must stop for us!”

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

“Best coffee shop in Thunder Bay! The food is AMAZING! Try the sandwiches and sweet treats. They make a great cup of coffee and lattes. The atmosphere is warm and the staff are excellent. Highly recommend if you're just visiting or a local!”

“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.”

“We walked in without noticing that they only serve ramen for lunch! But we got so surprised by the kimchi fried udon and homemade matcha cheese cake. Cuisines taste so fine, and the uncle who served us is so friendly and welcoming. Definitely coming back for more possibilities of yummy foods😋”

“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”

“Wow!!! Amazing home made pizza. The owners are so very kind and accommodating. The prices are extremely reasonable. I highly recommend. It’s so nice not to have to drive to town. Keep up the great work Lappe Mountain Pizza.”