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Snug Harbour Seafood Bar and Grill
Category: Restaurants Seafood Seafood [Edit]
14 Stavebank Rd SMississauga, ON L5G 2T1
(905) 274-5000
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
27 reviews for Snug Harbour Seafood Bar and Grill
Review Highlights
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"...is in a lovely spot right in Port Credit on the water." In 6 reviews -
"He had Stuffed Whitefish." In 2 reviews -
"The windows are huge and give you a great view of the lake." In 6 reviews
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27 reviews in English
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Review from Lauren M.
3/21/2012
I never thought I would be eating seafood lunch on a patio in mid-March, but this was made possible thanks to the weather gods and Snug Harbour Seafood.
There is a small patio with nice waterfront view, lots of swans swimming about and a really peaceful location.
The interior is larger, with a nice sized bar and lots of tables. Decor was slightly dated but modern enough with a typical nautical theme/twist without being over the top.
I thought the food here was really reasonably priced, lots of the mains were only $15-$20. I can't believe people think this place is overly pricey!? Huh?
I had a shrimp kebab plate which was quite tasty - large shrimps, grilled vegetables and roasted potatoes. Moro mu had a steak sandwich which was also good.
We also shared a giant Key Lime Pie slice for dessert. It was beautifully presented and very rich.
The service here was very good. They were slightly slow to get the bill, but honestly we were not in much of a rush to escape the beautiful mid-day sun. -
Review from Johnny H.
Toronto, ON
4/15/2012 1 photo
The first I've been there was in February of 2010. I had scallops while my friend had salmon pizza. Scallops were nicely cooked with herb fragrances to them. Salmon pizza was salty, but it tasted delicious. Best of all, we went there on Wednesday night. Everything on the menu was half the price.
Then I went back there in the summer with my family. The place was packed. The noise level was high, and there wasn't really enough space between tables. Service was a bit slow. The scallop entree wasn't on the menu. We had calamaris as appetizers. It wasn't as crispy as I hoped. It was a bit chewy as well. And there weren't nice big chunks in the mix. Just small bits. I had salmon pizza for entree. The pizza was nicely cooked, but again I found it a bit salty.
I went back again in summer of 2011. I ordered scallop and shrimp entree (picture attached). The shrimps were juicy and sweet while the scallops had nice smooth creamy taste. But was it worth the $25 price? No. The portion wasn't enough, and sophistication and finesse gone into the plate were not up to par with other nicer restaurants that offer scallop entrees at similar prices. My friends thought the restaurant was overpriced as well... As for the atmosphere, it was exactly how I remembered: Packed and noisy. I had headaches from dining at the restaurant.
I will definitely go back to try their specialty items on their menu - namely fish dishes. It might take awhile for me to go back though. -
Review from David X.
Mississauga, ON
3/28/2012 1 Check-in Here
Decent atmosphere. Price is exaggerated for their food and setting. Taste is nothing better than your local Kelsey but you are paying The Keg price. Service is moderate.
Summer patio is nice minus the mosquitoes since it is by the lake. -
Review from Sharky L.
Toronto, ON
2/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
We sat right beside the window we had a lovely view of the late. The restaurant has a nice ambiance and the staff was friendly. Most importantly the food was absolutely amazing, we had crabcakes and pasta in Seafood sauce with shrimp and the largest scallops on earth!
The crabcakes were tender and crispy with a spicy coconut Thai sauce. Pasta was cooked to perfection with a creamy seafood sauce and came with jumbo shrimps and scallops which were also cooked to perfection.
Highly recommend this place, unique experience and good food. -
Review from Josephine C.
Markham, ON
2/9/2012
Went to Snug Harbour recently for dinner. Great place right by the lake.
Food was reasonably priced. Had the after hours special on the menu. Good service, and great fish.
Restaurant may be a little bit loud near the bar area, but otherwise great atmosphere and a nice view of the lake. Reminds you that you're eating seafood there.
Highly recommended for seafood in Mississauga area! -
Review from Anita D.
Etobicoke, ON
11/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
went here with the family for their half price entrees special. The place is hugh, i bet during the day and in the summer time it's a gorgeous view. Unfortunitly it was already dark when we got there but you could still see the water.
I had the mussels as a starter and they were good. i then ordered the lobster mac and cheese, which i found to be meh. it was very salty and the lobster, although a good amount, was hard to chew.
My mom had the ribs, which were fairly good seeing as this is a seafood place and were a good size portion with a side of roated vegtables. My dad had the fish (i don't remeber what kind) and my brother had the scallops and shrimps.
If it wasn't so far for me to get to (of course if you drive that's a differnt story) i would go again during the day when you can enjoy the view more -
Review from Reina L.
Mississauga, ON
1/21/2012
We came here sometime in July 2011 on a Friday night. There were a lot of people and by the time we left, there was a line. We ordered a stuffed crab for appetizer. It was okay. Nothing special. I ordered a fish dish which I can't believe I can't remember right now. It wasn't anything special maybe that's why I couldn't remember it. My husband had steak and lobster. For the price, it was not worth it at all. The lobster was somewhat overcooked.
The place is nice though because it is by the water. Still, I don't think I'll be coming back. -
Review from Teena D.
11/27/2011 6 photos
After walking around J.C. Saddington Park, we were hungry (we hadn't eaten since breakfast) so we walked back to Snug Harbour. We've been there before for drinks.
It's a big restaurant that is decked out for Christmas. I was surprised that there weren't that many people there.
Gord had a beer from Old Credit Brewing, a local brewery.
I had planned to have supper but the menu was limited to mostly fish dishes (I'm not a fan of fish) or big meals. I was more in the mood for something fun like wings. The only appetizer that appealed to me was garlic bread with cheese so that's what I got (I gave Gord a piece). It was okay, not great. It seemed like it had been made an hour earlier as it was warm, not hot.
Gord ordered New England Clam Chowder and said it was good.
Our server was Bianca and she took good care of us.
I'd go back for drinks but not for a meal. -
Review from Artur J.
This used to be an amazing seafood restaurant and our family would come here regularly once a month. But after a couple of disappointing visits years ago we just stopped coming here. Burned fish, greasy fish & chips, and overall just average tasting dishes. So the quality of the dishes was going down and the prices were going up.
We just went there again last week for old times sake and it was again just an average experience. Although I must admit that I always liked their calamari ( a little bit on the greasy side ). -
Review from Janice L.
Thornhill, ON
10/11/2011
I've never had oysters and went to Snug to try them for the first time. The restaurant has a casual family vibe and is really nice next to the water.
My friend and I ordered 20 oysters, the mussels in marinera sauce, and fish and chips.
The oysters were so fresh and tasted awesome. The mussels and fish and chips were good too, but nothing overly crazy.
I would definitely go back for the oysters again! -
Review from JC S.
North York, ON
12/5/2011 1 photo
The restaurant has a beautiful view but the food is overpriced.
I ordered Shrimp and Scallops ($23) as my main entree which came with 3 small roasted potatoes and vegetables. I usually can't finish my food when I eat out but after my dinner at Snug Harbour, I was still hungry... I believe I got 4 shrimps and 4 scallops....
If it wasn't for the view, I would choose Red Lobster over Snug Harbour. Red Lobster gives you bigger portion and yummyyyy biscuits!
The service was okay. I went on Sunday night, it wasn't packed and it wasn't too loud. -
Review from Justin B.
Etobicoke, ON
9/9/2011
Unfortunately I've been disappointed several times at snug harbour and this latest occurrence is no different.
We were a party of five and order 2 dozen oysters . They were hacked apart during the shucking. An order of mussels were chewy. I would recommend the grouper sandwich which had light fried fish but was served on an awful hamburger bun. The bill came to $175 for only a couple of plates. -
Review from Sascha K.
Hamilton, ON
7/6/2011
I've been there 3 times... the last time I went I didn't even realize it was Snug Harbour... lol (strange)
Anyways,
The food is alright... definitely nothing special. I got the calamari once... and it was way too greasy and bit disappointing since this is a seafood joint...
The atmosphere is nice (if you're sitting outside).
Another downside... in the summer the waitresses wear shorts... and nothing against them but some of them shouldn't be... lol -
Review from Sharon H.
9/17/2011
Came here once 5 years ago. I don't remember much about it. Came here again recently with my friend. I ordered the "Southern Crusted Haddock". I'm not usually a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed it! It was flavourful, and juicy. I was hesitant at first about the "cornmeal" crust but it was very good. Even the side carrots tasted good and I definitely am not a fan of carrots. The salsa on the side was a bit too spicy for me to eat.
We sat on the sheltered patio and it was quite nice. We came on a Tuesday around 7 and it was pretty busy. I felt like the prices were a tad overpriced for the restaurant - it has more of a casual family restaurant ambiance rather than high class fancy restaurant ambiance. -
Review from Yumm Y.
Mississauga, ON
3/10/2011
I live 10 minutes away from this restaurant, yet have only discovered it recently. Mississauga has a a fairly small list of unique restaurants or places that are really enjoyable (I, of course, am excluding franchises and chain-restos, i.e The Keg, Ruth's Chris, Moxie's, Baton Rouge, etc. as these you can find anywhere.), but I find Lake Shore Mississauga has some fun ones I'm looking forward to trying.
Snug Harbour was a recommendation from Ryann O. as I had been going on an Oyster binge that week, and was craving them daily. I didn't know of any oyster bars in Mississauga. He recommended this one.
The oysters that day were SO good and definitely satisfied my craving. They only had one kind though. I forgot the name. Started with an "M....". Regardless, they were yummy, medium bodied. Alongside, they offered lemon (as many as requested) and home-made seafood sauce. Meh. Not too happy with the sauce. It was clumpy.
Luckily for us, entres that week were half-priced being that it was Winterlicious season! I got the lobster tail dinner, my friend got salmon, and another got lobster mac-and-cheese.
The lobster tail was decent. Steamed, offered with butter, nothing too special. I enjoyed the side veggies though. LOVE the sauteed zucchini's. My friend's salmon was delish too. It was cooked in some sort of soy sauce glaze. Very tender and flavourful. The rice was good. Nothing special about the way it's cooked, but I have low standards when it comes to rice in seafood/non-Asian establishments anyway. The lobster mac was yummy as well. Huge portion. Definite doggy-bag.
Another time I had the garlic-butter shrimp and scallop. PASS! This dish was horrible. Lacked flavour, shrimps and scallops were overcooked. Bf had steak sammie. This was okay. Steak was a little dry.
For a sauga resto, this place isn't half bad. Id come again for the oysters and the mac, but that's probably it. If they upgraded their sides, I think I'd give it a 4.
It was the wintertime so I couldnt see too much of the lake or dock outside. From what I did see, it looked small and nothing to boast
about. lol. But the summertime is probably different. -
Review from Derek L.
Oakville, ON
Updated - 6/19/2011
I decided to give this place another try, and I'm glad I did. Maybe I was a little too harsh on them in my previous review, since it was only the watiresses fault that we had a bad experience, not the entire establishments.
I made sure not to get the same waitress again and I really hope she doesn't even work there anymore. We got a waiter this time, and he was very friendly and prompt. The food came out quickly as well this time.
It is a bit pricey here but that is to be expected since it is a nice venue. It was quite busy on a Thurs night, but no wait to get seated. I would definitely come here again. Happy with my last experience.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/18/2010
Its a nice view, and the food was decent. But service is lacking. I wouldn't say its bad service,… Read more »
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Review from Ayanna B.
4/14/2011
I love this place! I had my bridal luncheon here. The staff was incredibly attentive. The owner helped us plan a menu of finger sandwiches, hors d'oeuvres and wine. He was also very accommodating and easy to talk to. It cost a pretty penny, but it was hardly exorbitant. In any case it was worth it.
The view over the river is also a huge selling point. The atmosphere is welcoming and the food is delicious. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone.
I've also been there for dinners and it was really good. They make a mean salad and salmon.
Go there because they made me appreciate Chardonnay. ikr? Apparently it has to be a bit pricey to be good. -
Review from RJ S.
Mississauga, ON
Beautiful View makes this the BOMB patio area.
Came here by accident really, when one of my friends slept in and we missed our tee time for golf. Instead of golfing we went around the Mississauga area looking for Seafood. Where do you find seafood? By the water! So we drove along Lakeshore and as we approached the Lighthouse at Port Credit, I totally remembered this place. I only remember it b/c I am in this area during the summer after work and I kept telling myself I'm a try this place. Finally I did.
1st impression, very spacious, open concept so to speak. The windows are huge and give you a great view of the lake. The "oyster" bar area seems very nice, I could see it being packed during the night and turning into a lounge. The patio is their biggest selling point during the summer. Just being outdoors with the cool breeze with a lakeside view is very relaxing and beautiful.
Taking a look at the menu, price wise it's what I expected, apps ranged from $6.99 - $15.99, main dishes are $15.99 - probably $50. I say probably b/c of the lobster which is a seasonal item and depending on what time of the year you order it, it can vary in price. Nonalcoholic drinks are about $2 and up and alcoholic beverages are $5 and up. Lastly, I like how a picture of a fish besides a menu item, states that it's a house special, it makes it easier on me instead of asking everyone around me what's good.
While waiting for our food I notice a couple things. One, the waitresses were very attentive, every time they were empty handed they would stop by each table just to make sure everything was good. And if anyone needed anything they were quick to respond. Two, place got very packed, very quickly. We got there at 11 and it was empty by the time it hit 1130 both inside and out was full. Lastly, the place felt intimidating a bit. The reason being is it had a Country Club feel to it. I felt out of place and so did my friend. Everyone for some reason knew each other and there were no kids under the age of 18 if there was they were most likely with their parents. The people were either older, retired or very well established. They were also very well dressed, and here I am in cargo shorts, and a Nike t-shirt, at least I had Ray Bands on. Honestly, words can't describe the vibe that I got just head there and you'll know what I mean.
We ordered, stuffed crab, calamari, clam chowder, stuffed whitefish, haddock and pecan brownie pie. The calamari was crispy, not oily, and had a bit of spice. The sauce, which is a mayo vinaigrette concoction i think, was out of this world good. It really complimented the calamari well. The stuffed crab was okay, I honestly couldn't taste any crab, I think the diced veggies that is added over whelms the flavor of the crab. The clam chowder was 50/50 while you could taste the freshness of the items they used, the chowder just seemed to creamy, it was very thick. The haddock, from the one bite I got was good, not greasy and the tomatoes with jalapenos had a nice kick to it. The stuffed whitefish is very well done, and can see why it was a house special. The scallops, shrimp, and crab were plentiful, to a point where you thought it was just those three items on the plate, however they don't take the spotlight. They complimented the very moist, well cooked white fish perfectly and the item that takes it to the top is the lobster cream sauce. The sauce is very rich and you can taste the lobster as if it the meat was actually there. As for the dessert, from what I was told the combination of the pecan and brownie was just right not to sweet and not to tart.
Overall, even though being intimidated a bit, I had a great experience, and would love to come back for more.There are a few items on the menu that I would like to give a try, next time though I'll dress myself up a bit more, YEAH RIGHT!
Items to definitely get:
- stuffed white fish
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Review from Sean D.
10/23/2011
Atmosphere is better than the food, but still worth it if you're hanging out in Port Credit! Summer is better as the river is not frozen over...lake view is good winter or summer.
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Review from Michael W.
Toronto, ON
11/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
I often stop at this pub when I'm cycling along the waterfront trail. Once you get into Port Credit, you pretty much run right into it. They have a very large waterfront patio with views of the local marina, and out towards the lake, which makes Snug Harbour a great a place to stop by in the summer. Most of the menu is seafood, and there are quite a few choices. Overall the food quality is average, I've never had anything that really stands out here and for the price, it should. The prices are on the high end, expect to pay $18-30 for a main. Snug Harbour is not a bad place to enjoy the views, but you can find better food on Lakeshore Road.
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Review from Myrem D.
Mississauga, ON
5/11/2011
Monday night I went on a date, and my date surprised me with this place.
I had never been before but the weather was perfect for this sort of venue.
we walked down the path along the lake and came up to this restaurant.
The main door was awkwardly hidden. Which is a good thing for healthy people and a bad thing for the rest of the population. Myeh - it was a date. I had to be on my best behaviour. UGHhh.
The restaurant itself is rather nice, open windows all the way around, giving it a spacious feel. There's a nice patio out but looks a tad cramped.
We opted to sit inside right by the window which was just as nice. By the time sunset hit, they had candles lit which really made the mood comfortable.
He had Stuffed Whitefish......................................... .............. 27.99
Fresh Canadian whitefish fillet, oven-baked with shrimp, scallops and crab meat in a lobster cream sauce.
came with a side of rice and veggies(mostly brocc and carrots). The rice was a wild rice with diced red peppers and really complimented the stuffed whitefish. This dish was rather good. I'm not big into seafood , but this was exceptionally good. The fish wasn't overtly dry or oily. It was just right. The flakes didn't fall off as much and the stuffing had the creamy sauce that went well with the veggies.
He also had the lime margarita - light and it comes in a small glass. All i tasted was the damned tequila. Not my thing.
I had the Penne with Roasted Chicken................................... 18.99
Virgin olive oil, crushed garlic, sun dried tomatoes, field mushrooms with a light Chardonnay cream sauce.
DELICIOUS!!. The cream wasn't as rich which really kills the whole pasta. The chicken breast slices were big, which was awesome!. The aroma of this plate was enough to make me lick the plate clean.But. I did not. I had to be on my best behaviour.
We had earl grey and the pecan carrot cake for desert. I normally love carrot cake so this was a different change (with the pecan) but for all the carrot/organic fruit cake lovers out there... this is the bomb diggidity. DO try it out! Unlike other places, they don't give you a big slice, which is nice if all you want is a bit of sweet after your dinner.
All in all, the bill was about $70. I would probably come back just for the stuffed whitefish and the calamari rings ^_^
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Review from Randy C.
Brampton, ON
7/17/2011
I didn't eat here at all, just had a couple pints of the local "Old Credit Micro Brew" but how can you beat this patio ??? Its right on the water!
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Review from Raymond W.
Toronto, ON
5/10/2011
When Tia told me that I was being taken to a restaurant not only outside of Yorkville, but a seafood restaurant even more West than Bloor West Village, I panicked. I just didn't wanna go..I need to be in my comfort zone, which was Yorkville!
Parking was remarkably easy to find, and all the landmark I ever needed was this lighthouse by the road. The neighbourhood was bloody gorgeous, and I think I heard sounds from Toronto's only drive-in cinema nearby.
Snug could not have been more interestingly located, I'm sure it was the property of some yacht club. The walk from the street to the restaurant was interesting, and scenic. We had reservations, but as it goes, we ended up waiting five minutes for some reason. I waited by the bar area and ordered a pint of something on tap. The bar was big enough, bigger than most restaurant on Danforth. That is what I have to say about this place if I were to sum it up in one word. Big.
The décor was basically like any typical seafood restaurant, it simulated the interior of a boat. There were patio seating by the lake, that was very intriguing. The waitresses were friendly, I almost got the feeling I was up at Muskoka or something.
I got the whitefish, bloody delicious. The fish was perfectly cooked, and had a buttery texture. The portion was actually generous enough to satisfy me...in a SEAFOOD RESTAURANT! What do you know about that! The price of that dish couldn't even get you ten shrimps at a place like Thai Express.
I got a glass of the Chardonnay, I forgot which, I just remember it being all swell.
The crowd here on a Saturday night was also..interesting. You got your typical Abercrombie white boys with their Barbie dolls, seniors who lived the area, and snobs like me. It was a nice mixture, as we all were able to sit quietly and enjoy the live Jazz. A couple felt like dancing, more joined when "What a Wonderful Life" came on.
Sometimes I have my doubts about my dear friend Tia, but she's never let me down yet. If this were a romantic date..I would have definitely put out. Let that be a hint for you guys out there! -
Review from Christine W.
Markham, ON
6/27/2010
My boyfriend and I were wandering around Port Credit looking for a place to have a late lunch/early dinner. He had been to Snug Harbour before and enjoyed it so we decided to stop by and enjoy the view.
Let me start by saying that my boyfriend is not much of a foodie nor is he really picky. I'm not picky but I like good food and I'm willing to pay for it.
Snug Harbour is in a lovely spot right in Port Credit on the water. They have plenty of tables outside so you can watch the boats go by. It is a fairly casual spot but there were a few people there in the evening that were dressed to go out. I do believe they offer live music some nights at this place.
Now on to the food. The menu was your typical seafood and casual fare. Lots of calamari, shrimp, mussels, various fish dishes and stuff for the non seafood lovers like steak , burgers and pizza.
We started with an order of Buffalo Shrimp which were not bad but as usual didn't really taste like shrimp. They were dusted with a spiced flour mixture then fried and served with a lemon mayo. For our mains I had the Keoni Island salmon which was a fresh Salmon fillet marinated in soy sauce, port wine, brown sugar and crushed garlic. Coated with toasted sesame seeds and then char-grilled. It was served with some rather boring roast potatoes and the obligatory carrots. The fish wasn't bad but the accompaniments were pitiful. My boyfriend ordered the Lobster Macaroni which had Cuban Lobster Tail with macaroni, aged old cheddar, white wine and roasted tomatoes. This wasn't bad and the portion size was good. I'm not sure it was worth $23.50 but it wasn't bad.
When it came time for dessert the server brought over a plate that had a piece of every dessert they offered. I thought at one point my boyfriend was going to tackle the poor girl and take off with the plate but he controlled himself. They had a pretty good selection that included key lime cheesecake, marble cheesecake, apple cinnamon cheesecake, brownies, chocolate fudge cake, chocolate mouse cake and pecan pie. I opted for the apple cinnamon cheesecake and my better half settled on pecan pie. Both were okay. I ended up giving most of mine to my boyfriend.
When all was said and done the bill was over a $100. That included a glass of wine and a beer. A little overpriced in my books but at the end of the day you're paying for the view. -
Review from Paul Y.
Mississauga, ON
11/2/2009
This place is great, albeit a bit pricey!
You can always count on a selection of fresh fish, all-round good service, and a friendly atmosphere. Go on a Saturday night for live music and a beautiful view of the setting sun over Lakeshore.
Staff seemed to be fairly knowledgeable in the dishes, although some of them seemed simply overwhelmed by the number of tables they were servicing. As a result, service suffered somewhat on the busiest of nights, but by and large the experiences have been good.
Food wise - I'm not big on fish, but I like their fish. It's tender and moist, and not "fishy" at all. Their ribs are also pretty good for a place that doesn't specialize in it.
The open atmosphere is somewhat family-friendly, but I found myself less likely to order that glass of wine, unless I was seated outside.
Overall, just an enjoyable night in a quaint corner of 'sauga. -
Review from Ms. J.
Toronto, ON
7/13/2010
Was there on Sunday with some of the family. Love this place for being right by the water, and love it for people watching. Such a diverse mix of people walking by all day. Then you have the boaters who come in from Hamilton or elsewhere and make a day of it in Port Credit. As for the food, well the shrimp kebab was alright, and so was the white wine mussels. The scallops came in a creamy, cheesy sauce that was kind of addictive. However the rice was overdone and not al dente. The food kind of reminded me of the Keg plus Red Lobster. Just go here during the day, grab a beer, relax and take in the view.
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Review from Joy L.
Toronto, ON
12/1/2009
The food was so so but if you pay be credit card, remember to check your statement. Our waiter added $10 more to the total amount that I wrote on the slip.
I found that out when I received my credit card statement. I called the restaurant and talked to the manager and he stood by his staff. The credit card company credited my account. This is fraud.
