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”

“Had a great dinner with family from out of town I ordered the chicken fajitas and cynazia was our waitress. She rememberd my extra tortillas and took care of our table. Nice stars!”

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

“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.”

“First time here while in town for a wedding. Wandered in with no big expectations but food was absolutely amazing. Pork belly and fried chicken was cooked to perfection. May have to come back before we leave town it was so good!”

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

“Amazing dinner the other nite! Our server — well, she nailed it from start to finish. An absolute gem: super friendly and had us laughing, even while it was a little overheated. We gave 4 stars only because we expected to enjoy some nice A/C with our meal, but instead we were all a bit sweaty (along with the staff!). Cool it off a bit — especially for your hardworking team — 27 degrees is pretty warm!””

“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 food and really enjoyed the fish tacos here, super tasty and flavourful! The price makes it even better lol. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to :))”

“Great shawarma place. Staffs were friendly too. My personal favourite is chicken on the stix. 5/5. My suggestion is to bring more Arabian foods to Canada. Thank you.”

“Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Delicious food.”

“Absolutely the best in Thunder Bay”

“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👌🏻👌🏻”

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

“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!”

“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.”

“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!”

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

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

“A Hidden Gem of Authentic Italian Cuisine!
We had an absolutely wonderful experience at The Nook Italian Restaurant! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and charm. The food was nothing short of exceptional — true, authentic Italian flavors that transported us straight to Italy.
We started with the burrata served with cherry tomatoes and pesto — fresh, creamy, and perfectly balanced. For our mains, the pasta dishes truly shined. My husband loved his dish featuring artichokes, Italian sausage, and their house-made pesto sauce — a rich and flavorful combination done just right. I had the rigatoni arrabbiata, and it was incredible — the perfect amount of spice with a beautifully fresh tomato sauce.
Every bite was a delight, and to top it all off, our server Vince made the experience even better. Attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, he made us feel right at home.
If you're looking for amazing Italian cuisine with top-notch service, look no further. The Nook is a true culinary gem!”

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

“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!”

“yummmmm. just yummmmmmmmmm”

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

“Thank you to McKenzie, Donna and the staff at Mike's. We had a medical emergency with one of our friends, the staff calmly called an ambulance for us, kept checking on the situation. Very professional, kind, and attentive. Thank you very much for making a super stressful situation a little more manageable.”

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

“Good food Friendly staff”

“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.”

“This evening, a cute little lady asked me to leave a review, so here it is! I don’t know her name, but the adorable moles on her face make her cute. I stop by this Tim Hortons almost every day — honestly, one of the best in the city with great staff.

The morning drive-thru can be rushed and rude. They don’t listen to orders properly, and I suspect the staff are under pressure from the management for timing. The food and drinks in the mornings can sometimes be below average, so I’m giving only 4 stars.

Evenings are a completely different experience. I see the evening manager vinot almost every day, and I like him a lot. Even when it’s busy, he greets me with a smile and by my name, which really makes me feel acknowledged and welcome. Last Friday, he made my Supreme Stack and, knowing I like cold brew, suggested I try the Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew, which this cute little lady made perfectly. Both were fresh and beautifully presented.

If you want friendly service, a clean store, and a homey feel, visit this store in the evenings — the staff are welcoming, professional, and always happy.”

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

“I try to stay away from fast food. I ordered small decaf with one honey today. They brewed new pot so I waited a bit. Then the employee forgot my order. I waited 4-5minutes. But then the employee gave me large decaf with two honey 🙂. Forgot to get her name but she made my day. Thanks for decaf.”

“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.”

“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.”

“The power was out in our hotel so we all piled in the car to have a mcdonalds breakfast. Katie was so kind to us in a time when customer service isn't always valued. She took orders quickly, served people at their tables and helped pass out food to us all with a smile. The restaurant was clean and the people behind the counter, the people cleaning and serving were so kind. Thanks for a great mcdonalds experience.”

“Good friendly fast service 👍”

“Food was clearly made to order. Came out hot and freshly made. Fries were excellent with the right amount of salt. The burgers were very tasty. Staff was friendly and helpful.”

“A couple of days ago I tried the pineapple dragon fruit drink and it is so good I love the honey crueller I love the farmers wrap and I love the pizzas it is incredibly delicious”

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

“Once again, Madhouse for the win! I have been here three times and each time I order the Baked Tomato & Bacon Focaccia Sandwich. Everytime it has been exceptional! In today's day and age it is hard to count on anything, but you can count on this sandwich. I would upload a picture...but there isn't anything left”

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

“Excellent totally 💯 perfect place to enjoy Thai food”

“Love the decaffeinated coffee.”

“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.”

“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 ——”

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

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

“A great spot for lunch. The owners are usually there and very welcoming.
The staff is great and the food homemade and delicious!
The pizza...common!
Try it once and you will keep coming back.”

“I have been to Rebel Salad with my girlfriend several times and you never disappoint. Highly recommend”

“Always fresh cause its always busy”

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

“Always love coming to Prime for a sweet treat! The gelato options are constantly changing which is nice. The staff are always so friendly and give excellent recommendations.

They open the garage door windows and the cross breeze is so lovely. The high top seats facing the waterfront are the best seats in the house. What a hidden gem we have!”

“First time. Reservation and seating was good. But it's a noisy venue. Difficult to have conversation across the table. Server had to be reminded about serving wine with meal. But otherwise she did well to keep 10 of us satisfied.”

“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.”

“excellent service great quality coffee and a warm environment”

“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!”

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

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

“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”

“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!”

“Food order came in very fast and Emily was very friendly to help me got my ordered. And I like all the staffs there , they all seems friendly and smile on their face wherever I go there with my famiy”

“Amazing food! Offered gluten free bread so I had my first clubhouse sandwich in years (with real turkey too)! Gravy was gluten free and the fries were homemade. Definitely a must try if you’re in the area.”

“For awhile I stopped going due to staff changes and atmosphere. Food had also changed. Decided to go back and was impressed. Food was much better, they were answering their phones, service was good and staff seemed to go back to the way it was before. As long as things continue I will continue to keep going.”

“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!”

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

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

“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.”

“I recently ordered crispy chicken bowl from this location and the food was amazing & freshly cooked . I highly recommend this place if someone is looking for fresh Mexican food in Thunder-bay.
The new owners are very nice & friendly. Must visit this place and support small businesses.”

“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!”

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

“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'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.”

“Most delicious glazed donuts I’ve ever had, definitely better than any chain could ever make. Great bread too. Definitely need to try everything else they have!”

“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.”

“YES YES YES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AWESOME STAFF OWNERS COOKS BAR TENDERS MUSIC FOOD IS 10/10 VERY RECOMMENDED”

“I had the buns and they are so fresh so delicious and I can’t wait to get more! Thank you so much. And the fact you are using local ingredients makes it so much more awesome!”

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

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

“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!”

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

“had their garbage burgers and tats where they went”

“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.”

“It was sooo good”

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

“Great shawarma place. Staffs were friendly too. My personal favourite is chicken on the stix. 5/5. My suggestion is to bring more Arabian foods to Canada. Thank you.”

“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.”

“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 🙂”

“yummmmm. just yummmmmmmmmm”

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

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

“Pizza Pizza never disappoints! Fresh, delicious toppings, perfectly baked crust, and fast, friendly service every time. Great value for money. Always my go-to place for a satisfying and tasty pizza fix”

“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!”

“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”

“Bri was our server and she was absolutely amazing! Food was great, never disappointed!”

“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… ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️”

“This has become my favourite place for breakfast in Thunder Bay.”

“Was here for dinner tonight, supper was fabulous and delicious and our server, Javier(hope I spelt correctly) was wonderful. His professionalism and charm and great personality shone when he had to deal with a difficult customer. My husband and I were thoroughly impressed by how he handled the situation. As usual our tacos and shrimp tacos tasted amazing and recommend everyone to try! Again it was a pleasure Javier”

“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!💕💕”

“We came here for our anniversary, and it was good! We have never been before since we’re not from the area, and were greeted with lots of smiles. We were given a piece of paper for an online ordering system, we thought it was an AYCE restaurant but still wanted to try it despite it being a la carte. We later found out there is an option for AYCE, it would have been nice to know but that’s also our fault for not asking. It was quite expensive for a la carte, but the atmosphere and friendliness makes up for it. Would recommend to anyone wanting sushi!”

“I’m so grateful for this place, so I’ve been travelling for 5 days and just wanted a good pizza. I showed up on a Monday didn’t see that they were closed for Mondays, however when I pulled in I thought something was weird… they looked closed, so I called the number in the web page. I can’t express how grateful I am , she made me a pizza even though they were closed. It was amazing pizza, great sauce, thin crust and the perfection for cheese to pepperoni. She was so kind, I mean she could’ve said sorry I. Any help you, however now I will recommend Lappe Mountain pizza for anyone travelling though, ( not Mondays😁).
Thank you for making my pizza 🍕. Always grateful”