Restaurants in Kingston
Best Restaurants
Buffet • $$
Mexican • $$
“Ohhhhh!!!!
Perfect Mexican place, the food here is great. The service by manav was absolutely amazing. He was so knowledgeable about the food and made great recommendations. There pork bowls are so good. I would love come again.”
Comfort Food • $$
“One of the best bars we have been to in all of our travels! Awesome staff, special thanks to Jyssica and Cooper for making our trip so special! ❤️ Also special thanks to the Manager Jordan! You doing a great job, because the atmosphere is so warm and welcoming! With Love from Diana and Jens from Germany”
Indian • $$
“Amazing place, good food, good customer service they didn’t let us wait for 1 hour for food, perfectly cooked food, had methi chicken and bhindi dishes with roti, worth the visit, would for sure come here again.”
Tapas/Small Plates • $$$
“Cool little restaurant, excellent service, wonderful food. Highly recommend!”
Pubs • $$
“Love this place!! The owner or manager is amazing at making sure customers get what they need and prioritize accordingly even on their busy nights! Definitely my go to place! Service is great, friendly service!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
American • $$
“I have dreamed of a roast beef dinner. I was very happy to see the return of the roast beef dinner. It's like Sunday dinner with all the family around the table. Tender and plenty of juice and a side of gravy. I'm not fond of their chicken, so when they bring out the roast beef, I'm there. Paired with mash potatoes and well prepared vegetables.”
Fine Dining • $$
“I did like it here. Food was good. Waitress was a sweetheart”
Restaurants with Delivery
Buffet • $$
“Its always a pleasure to have a dining experience at the Mandarin here in Kingston. You are greeted with cleanliness, great professionalism and kindness from the very moment you walk in the door. The buffet is always fresh and delicious and the staff continuously keeps the tables clean and drinks topped up. The management team always makes sure you have the best experience . The whole Mandarin team makes this a delightful experience . I would recommend this Mandarin to anyone.”
Mexican • $$
“Ohhhhh!!!!
Perfect Mexican place, the food here is great. The service by manav was absolutely amazing. He was so knowledgeable about the food and made great recommendations. There pork bowls are so good. I would love come again.”
Comfort Food • $$
“One of the best bars we have been to in all of our travels! Awesome staff, special thanks to Jyssica and Cooper for making our trip so special! ❤️ Also special thanks to the Manager Jordan! You doing a great job, because the atmosphere is so warm and welcoming! With Love from Diana and Jens from Germany”
Burgers • $
“I stopped by this location because my bus had a quick 10-minute break. I placed a last-minute Uber Eats order to pick up a burger, fully expecting that I wouldn’t have enough time to get it. However, the staff truly went above and beyond.
The person preparing the burgers understood my time constraints, quickly coordinated with the kitchen team, and managed to have everything ready in just 5-6 minutes — despite a long line of waiting customers.
Their efficiency, understanding, and customer-first attitude really impressed me. Thanks to them, I made it back to my bus on time and got my food. Exceptional service like this deserves recognition!
Highly recommend this location for both their great food and their amazing team.”
Indian • $$
“Amazing place, good food, good customer service they didn’t let us wait for 1 hour for food, perfectly cooked food, had methi chicken and bhindi dishes with roti, worth the visit, would for sure come here again.”
Breakfast • $
“Great place for breakfast/brunch, food is great and staff is wonderful…”
Family • $
“My favourite shawarma spot in Kingston! The food tastes amazing, with authentic flavours and fresh ingredients. Quality and value are very high, and the service is fast and friendly.”
Middle Eastern • $
“Excellent food and service with great ambiance. This place is very neat and hygienic. Staff is very professional and friendly. All shawarmas are great and yummy, we tried a few of them. Strongly recommended.”
Tapas/Small Plates • $$$
“Cool little restaurant, excellent service, wonderful food. Highly recommend!”
Fast Food • $
“My first time seeing The Loaded Pierogi in Red Deer and I had to try. It was great! Good fast service, food was unique and great. I highly recommend and I never give reviews unless I am really impressed. Do yourself a favour and check it out.”
Pubs • $$
“Love this place!! The owner or manager is amazing at making sure customers get what they need and prioritize accordingly even on their busy nights! Definitely my go to place! Service is great, friendly service!”
Italian • $$
“My son and daughter in law were recently married at our home. I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Go Italian and their catering service and in particular Jess. They arrived and quickly quietly and efficiently. They made the who experience so relaxing and easy. The food was piping hot and so flavourful. We had four dinner options and each one was as tasty as the others. The guest loved the food! What impressed me the most was Jess’ attention to the food accommodations of the guests with allergies. These dishes were prepared first so there could be no cross contamination. She personally delivered the to the specific guest and I had no concerns at all that each of these guest receive dinners that were safe for them. It was a load off this Moms mind! Lastly, they left the way they arrived quietly, efficiently and professionally. They left enough food in containers for the bride and grooms families and the wedding party to feed their families the day following the wedding. My kitchen was left cleaner than it was when they arrived! Five stars really isn’t enough to rate our experience with Go Italian catering.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Thank you for the great evening on Oct. 9,24. It was a very awesome evening with good vibrations and music from "Whiskey Smoke". Greetings from the german linedancers”
Diner • $$
“We had the privilege of having your turkey dinner delivered this year. It was amazing and so delicious. Thank you to everyone who put in work so that we were able to have that meal. As a large family sometimes traditions like a Christmas dinner have to be put on the back burner due to lack of funds, funds having to go towards groceries that cost an insane amount. My point of this is just to truly thank everyone of you that had a part in making our meal. There was a lot of money, time and effort that went into making this happen. Your efforts do not go unnoticed.”
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Lebanese • $
“Absolutely good value for your money. We just ordered the dinner for 4 and it could easily feed 6. Absolutely delicious! Will order again”
American • $$
“I have dreamed of a roast beef dinner. I was very happy to see the return of the roast beef dinner. It's like Sunday dinner with all the family around the table. Tender and plenty of juice and a side of gravy. I'm not fond of their chicken, so when they bring out the roast beef, I'm there. Paired with mash potatoes and well prepared vegetables.”
Coffee & Tea • $$
“Hi just wanted to say how lovely it was yesterday to meet here for lunch with family . We all enjoy our food very much . The waitress was the best, so friendly and attentive ( so sorry don’t recall her name but daughter called Evelyn 🥰 ) TBH The best place we have been to eat in Canada this trip. ..will defiantly come back when down your way again Thank you xxxx”
Seafood • $$
“The service is always excellent and the Bairdi Crab was phenomenal... Follow my page...”
Pubs • $$
“first time going will definitely be back I had 2 pounds of honey garlic wings my gf had 2 pounds of hot and sweet potato fries and it was amazing wings were cooked to perfection”
Seafood • $$$
“My wife and I celebrated our 1st Anniversary at the Keg tonight. incredible food. The prime rib was cooked to perfection. We sat across from another couple that was celebrating there 1st Anniversary too. Small world. Joel was amazing at helping us all with the menu choices for drinks, main course, and even dessert. our first time so that was big for us to get this from him. Joel made our experience and evening even better. So polite, entertaining, and knowledgeable about what we wanted. Thank you sir. We will definitely be back and looking forward to seeing you again.”
Gastropubs • $$$
“I rarely , and I mean RARELY post reviews … but for this restaurant , I will.
It was exceptional!! The food was absolutely outstanding ! The presentation , the quality and taste ON TOP of everything being sourced as close to home as possible, makes this place 1000/10. If it’s not a farm to table restaurant , I don’t know what is !
Service , equally on par . We had such a wonderful , flawless experience and it’s now my favourite restaurant , hands down
Thank you for a perfect evening ! I can’t wait to come back”
Afghan • $$
“Many options to choose from on the menu... I quite enjoyed it... Follow my page”
Italian • $$$
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We loved our dining experience at Casa Domenico! Super friendly staff, exceptional service and phenomenal food located in the heart of downtown Kingston On. We had the Ravioli di Casa and Caprese salad—both were fresh, flavourful and delicious. Finished with a Limoncello tiramisu that was amazing. Highly recommend.”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“The food, drinks, and service were nothing short of exceptional! We visited for the NYE 5-course menu, and every single dish was a masterpiece—each bite was better than the last. The atmosphere was simply perfect, and I was especially impressed by their innovative and delicious non-alcoholic cocktail options.
A huge thank you to Nancy and Sean for going above and beyond to make us feel incredibly welcome with our newborn. Their warmth, attentiveness, and care created an unforgettable experience, and the quality of the food and service was truly top-notch.”
Seafood • $$$$
“Loved this place! The ambience was perfect, with special attention to dimming of lights, amazing decor, pampering from staff, which made me feel like a queen. It is an upscale restaurant with polished waitresses, maître dis, but affordable and very classy! I will be back!”
Mediterranean • $$
“Pizzas are amazing! Relaxing atmosphere. Super attentive to details and allergies. Inside and patio sitting.”
Pizza • $$
“Good attentive service at this location.
Food was good - wings were tasty but noticeably smaller than previous years.
Pizza was excellent, great crunchy crust and lots of toppings.”
Mexican • $$
“Alison & Andrew we had a lovely visit late this afternoon and we both have to say again = your staff are amazing and we had a great chat with your head Chef Rob and everything was just perfect. Your girls are sooooo close and just like family. And Rob was real happy to finally meet us and he loves my likes and loves on Facebook posts. They said you were visiting family for Thanksgiving. Take care you two. Frank & Sandi xox.”
Seafood • $$
“The service is always excellent and the Bairdi Crab was phenomenal... Follow my page...”
24 Hour Restaurants
Sandwich Shop • $
“I had a fantastic experience at Subway thanks to Jaz! He was incredibly friendly, attentive, and efficient in preparing my order just the way I wanted. His positive attitude and attention to detail made the experience even better. The ingredients were fresh, and he made sure everything was perfect before handing me my meal. It’s always great to be served by someone who genuinely cares about customer satisfaction. Keep up the great work, Jaz! I’ll definitely be coming back.”
Coffee Shops • $
“I always come in the evening and the service is amazing. The coffee is always fresh, and the evening staff serve it with beautiful smiles on their faces. A big thank you to the evening team for making every visit so pleasant!”
Hamburger • $
“Breakfast is always good at A&W the staff could be a little more cheery though...”
Hamburger • $
“This A&W location impressed me with its quick service. My group's order was prepared efficiently, and the food arrived hot and fresh. The restaurant itself was clean and well-maintained, creating a pleasant dining experience. While the menu is typical A&W fare, the quality and speed of service at this location make it a solid choice for a quick and casual meal.”
Coffee & Tea • $
“Definitely one of the best Tim's in town, speedy service and consistently getting my order right. Open 24, so it's my default choice when going for a Tim's run.”
Cafe • $
“Was very nice but small Service was excellent Location was good Coffee and sandwich was as expected great as always.”
Coffee Shops • $
“Fran is just wonderful!
I’m always passing through around 7:30am and even with a constant stream of customers she takes time to go over and above with smiles and small talk while quickly pushing orders out.
She’s watched me juggle coupons and bounce around screens in my app and asked permission to take my phone while we waited for my order so she could show me how to put it all in one spot :)
She definitely starts my morning on a positive note and has secured Tim Hortons at least one repeat customer!”
American • $
“I visted this location a few weeks/days ago, the staff were confused with everything, the staff need a little more rest or training to get ready for a such a peak hour.”
Fast Food • $
“No waiting around as the best McDonald's I've ever been in love to stop a fantastic and you don't even wait that long to get your order so I give you five stars”
Coffee Shops • $
“Very pleasant and outgoing staff! The restaurant was very clean and we felt safer at this location than we have at others in the city. Restrooms ere spotless and we witnessed staff members cleaning their hands and changing gloves after handling money which is a hygienic thing thst is often overlooked.”
Fast Food • $
“Not sure of which location this is referring to. Drive through on Midland Ave kingston is extremely slow after placing an order. I no longer order Big Mac's due to them being sloppy and falling apart while trying to eat them.”
Fast Food • $
“Very pleasurable considering what is going on.
Also, so very sad that they’ve turned most of the McDonald’s centres into a café without a kids area. I have to take my grandchildren are great grandchildren elsewhere, where there’s a play area where they can enjoy themselves as we as a family can gossip about family or catch up with family situations”
Pubs • $$
“first time going will definitely be back I had 2 pounds of honey garlic wings my gf had 2 pounds of hot and sweet potato fries and it was amazing wings were cooked to perfection”
Seafood • $$$
“My wife and I celebrated our 1st Anniversary at the Keg tonight. incredible food. The prime rib was cooked to perfection. We sat across from another couple that was celebrating there 1st Anniversary too. Small world. Joel was amazing at helping us all with the menu choices for drinks, main course, and even dessert. our first time so that was big for us to get this from him. Joel made our experience and evening even better. So polite, entertaining, and knowledgeable about what we wanted. Thank you sir. We will definitely be back and looking forward to seeing you again.”
Takeout Restaurants
Ice Cream Shop • $
“We visited Kingston ON yesterday and we had to stop at Mio on the way back. Fabulous waffle cone with pecan over cream .. yummy 10/10 always”
Mexican • $
“mexican food is the best followed by.skating at market square on family day .”
Fast Food • $
“The sweetest workers ever! they’re very fast and always willing to accommodate whatever changes to your food. they also left me a note on my poutine saying happy holidays, and it made my entire day!”
Chicken • $
“I picked up a 4 piece tonight for supper. It was delicious and the girl I think her name was Olivia that took my order was very friendly and professional Good Job Mary Browns on Princess !!!”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Best sandwiches in the city for the best price. A+ staff. Worth a special trip or making a regular routine. Love this place. All sandwiches are great but Summer Noon is S tier.”
Caribbean • $
“Quality and quantity! large portions that will have you excited to hungry enough to order again! Their Roti is top tier and if you want something filled with flavour that is still healthy and fun...this is it. Please do not come to Kingston without trying it...and if you live here....it's your soon to be staple 🤤🤤🤤”
Coffee Roasteries • $
“Excellent service, very friendly staff and delicious coffee. Learnt a lot from the patient gentleman who explained the roasting process. Flat white was the best.”
Burgers • $
“The service was awesome from the staff and with advice from the owner (we presume) on what to try, we settled on the Family Greek Combo for 2 (new to menu) which is Gyros and Greek Fries, Classic Poutine and a Cheese Burger Trio. If we didn't live 5 hours away, this would be a regular place for us to visit.”
Italian • $$
“My son and daughter in law were recently married at our home. I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Go Italian and their catering service and in particular Jess. They arrived and quickly quietly and efficiently. They made the who experience so relaxing and easy. The food was piping hot and so flavourful. We had four dinner options and each one was as tasty as the others. The guest loved the food! What impressed me the most was Jess’ attention to the food accommodations of the guests with allergies. These dishes were prepared first so there could be no cross contamination. She personally delivered the to the specific guest and I had no concerns at all that each of these guest receive dinners that were safe for them. It was a load off this Moms mind! Lastly, they left the way they arrived quietly, efficiently and professionally. They left enough food in containers for the bride and grooms families and the wedding party to feed their families the day following the wedding. My kitchen was left cleaner than it was when they arrived! Five stars really isn’t enough to rate our experience with Go Italian catering.”
Bakery • $$
“Excellent breakfast yesterday. Great service,I had the French toast with raspberry/ white chocolate sauce and delicious coffee!”
Diner • $$
“We had the privilege of having your turkey dinner delivered this year. It was amazing and so delicious. Thank you to everyone who put in work so that we were able to have that meal. As a large family sometimes traditions like a Christmas dinner have to be put on the back burner due to lack of funds, funds having to go towards groceries that cost an insane amount. My point of this is just to truly thank everyone of you that had a part in making our meal. There was a lot of money, time and effort that went into making this happen. Your efforts do not go unnoticed.”
Italian • $
“unfortunate, drove in from Smiths Falls to get sauce. The meat sauce was bland and had very little meat. I have eaten there many many times and one of my family worked there. I don't know if it was a bad day, but it was like out of a jar. Very disappointing.”
Cambodian • $
“I’m from the Greater Toronto area and came to Kingston on a weekend trip. My partner was really interested in trying Cambodian food. The lady that served us showed us MANY vegan options in their menu. I drew a blue circle on all the vegan options in the photo I attached, there’s quite a few!
For the price, you get a good amount of food, we were both very please that we could make our trip back home with a full stomach.
I think because I was scattered that day thinking about the trip home, I forgot my purse in the seat across from me. The lady that helped us find all those vegan options ran outside to find me to give it back. Thank you so much and thank you for having so many vegan options ❤️”
Cafe • $
“The chicken sandwich was so delicious I tear up at the memory. The bread was heavenly, the chicken fresh and delicious, the greens lively and bright, the chevre a pungent delight adding character.”
Gastropubs • $$$
“I rarely , and I mean RARELY post reviews … but for this restaurant , I will.
It was exceptional!! The food was absolutely outstanding ! The presentation , the quality and taste ON TOP of everything being sourced as close to home as possible, makes this place 1000/10. If it’s not a farm to table restaurant , I don’t know what is !
Service , equally on par . We had such a wonderful , flawless experience and it’s now my favourite restaurant , hands down
Thank you for a perfect evening ! I can’t wait to come back”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Sandwich Shop • $
“I visited Subway recently and was helped by Parvinder. She was really polite, professional, and quick with my order. The sandwich was made just the way I asked, and she made sure everything was clean and fresh. Her friendly attitude made the experience even better. Great service overall—thank you, Parvinder”
Fast Food • $
“Wow ate here yesterday, burger was amazing, definitely one of the best burgers I've had”
Mexican • $$
“Alison & Andrew we had a lovely visit late this afternoon and we both have to say again = your staff are amazing and we had a great chat with your head Chef Rob and everything was just perfect. Your girls are sooooo close and just like family. And Rob was real happy to finally meet us and he loves my likes and loves on Facebook posts. They said you were visiting family for Thanksgiving. Take care you two. Frank & Sandi xox.”
Hamburger • $
“The blue cheese bacon burger is the best burger I have ever had. The garlic fries are amazing too. I love that everything is local and fresh. I will never stop reccomending Otter Creek!”
Sandwich Shop • $
“I just wanted to share a big thank you to one of the staff members at Subway today Jeel was absolutely amazing! Not only was she kind and polite, but she made my order with care and a genuine smile. You could tell she takes pride in her work and values her customers. It’s rare to come across someone who makes even a quick food stop feel positive and welcoming. She made my day better thank you for having someone like her on your team!”
Brewpubs • $$
“Graham, our server, made it a great experience. He was entertaining and knowledgeable. The food came out quick and was very good.”
Sushi • $$
“The best, freshest tasting sushi I have tried in Kingston yet! Can’t wait to order it again”
Brewpubs • $$
“Graham, our server, made it a great experience. He was entertaining and knowledgeable. The food came out quick and was very good.”
Cheap Eats
Cafe • $
“This place is absolutely amazing, extremely impressed with the food and the staff are all so nice and accommodating! Will definitely be back 😊”
Coffee Shops • $
“Road tripping through Ontario, we landed in Kingston and found the coziest café by the lake. Perfect pit stop!”
Burrito • $
“Stopped in and had a wonderful lunch. Everything was fresh and made correctly.”
Bakery • $
“I ordered the Black Forest Gateaux and it was simply amazing. Everyone enjoyed it, even the 2 who don't like cake. Thank you for making the birthday girl so happy. We will definitely be ordering again!”
Pizza • $
“I was greeted by P.J. when I entered the door. So friendly. He asked me if I've been there before, and I said "multiple times .. I absolutely LOVE Toppers Pizza". The bread sticks were amazing with my Titan pizza. Thank you P.J.”
Whiskey Bar • $
“We were only here for drinks:
Amazing drinks and amazing service! We had an espresso martini, an Old Fashioned, and a Manhattan drink. The servers are friendly and super great!!! (Jeremy & Lina (sp?))
Thank you guys for welcoming us to Kingston!!!!”
Pasta • $
“I am so disapointed in myself for not trying your pasta sooner! absolutely delicious. Your shop will now be a staple in my household. the pasta was so fresh and the sauce was the best i have ever had. i am speachless over the bread. i also love the selection of grocery items you sell. your staff was super friendly and the cashier was so good with my little daughter. we will see you soon.”
Mexican • $
“I had my customized burrito and this was my first time in kingston. I just liked the way i got even more better than my hometown Toronto.
I really recommend fresh burrito for your meal to go on with.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Amazing customer service! Super fast to respond to inquiries.. and the best part, food is ALWAYS delicious! We will continue to order from this location for all work lunches! Thank you!”
Sushi • $
“You really need to try this place (not sponsored). Portion is amazing, service is amazing, food is so gd good. Its my favourite routine sushi place in all of Kingston.”
Vietnamese • $
“The special Pho with Short Rib is hands down the best Pho I’ve ever had, so much flavour and so much time and patience goes into making it. I highly recommend this spot, it’s a gem.”
Bar • $
“My brother and I were in Kingston and went to Portsmouth Tavern and had fish and chips and a beer, the food was awesome and atmosphere was great with great people who worked there, I highly recommend this place if you are in Kingston”
Cafe • $
“Very very lovely experience at the Elm Café! I arrived close to closing, but I was still served with kindness. The chai latte with oat milk was delicious! Highly recommend stopping by!”
Chicken • $
“Enjoyable very good taste and very good personal, smile from everyone aswome place 👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😜😜”
Bakery • $
“I’ve been loving Cobs for a long time already and I’ve always received a great service. But today, I’ve received a stellar service. The whole team was smiling and happy and they took amazing care of me. They not only have the best fresh bread, but they also have the best service. Thank you!!!”
Greek • $$
“My wife took me to our favorite Kingston fine dining restaurant tonight for my birthday! Wonderful evening at the always full Grecos Grill & Wine Bar with a wonderful din of conversation, servers happily singing and humming, and the great food. I had the always tender and flavorful bone-in veal chop and my wife had her fave and what she considers the best lamb shank in Kingston! A wonderful meal capped with excellent desserts and coffee. Great experience, awesome menu and specials, and excellent kitchen and wait staff!”
Afghan • $$
“Many options to choose from on the menu... I quite enjoyed it... Follow my page”
Bar • $$
“A fabulous venue for a staff get-together, or any kind of celebration 🎉 for that matter. Service is friendly and excellent, menu items are beyond yummy and fresh! Fun decor and spacious yet cozy atmosphere…it’s always a good time at Tom’s Place!”
Italian • $$$
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We loved our dining experience at Casa Domenico! Super friendly staff, exceptional service and phenomenal food located in the heart of downtown Kingston On. We had the Ravioli di Casa and Caprese salad—both were fresh, flavourful and delicious. Finished with a Limoncello tiramisu that was amazing. Highly recommend.”
Asian Fusion • $$
“My new favourite restaurant in Kingston. The food was delicious but the service was the highlight. Highly recommend.”
Seafood • $$$$
“Loved this place! The ambience was perfect, with special attention to dimming of lights, amazing decor, pampering from staff, which made me feel like a queen. It is an upscale restaurant with polished waitresses, maître dis, but affordable and very classy! I will be back!”
Ramen • $$
“Kinton Ramen offers delicious Japanese ramen, such as chicken, pork and vegetarian dishes.”
Mediterranean • $$
“Pizzas are amazing! Relaxing atmosphere. Super attentive to details and allergies. Inside and patio sitting.”
Pizza • $$
“Good attentive service at this location.
Food was good - wings were tasty but noticeably smaller than previous years.
Pizza was excellent, great crunchy crust and lots of toppings.”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“I have been a few times and always enjoy my meal”
Pizza • $$
“All 4 entrees at our table were amazing. I had my dish served over a potato patty. It was incredible. The pizza had so many flavours. Highly recommend eating here”
Breakfast • $$
“Love the food, the ambiance and decor. The patio is charming. Always glad to eat there.”
German • $$
“Great food, great staff and atmosphere. Can't wait for the warmer weather so we can enjoy their beer garden. This place feels like home.”
Bar • $$
“Great food and service . Highly recommend stopping in and checking out some tastes of the south. I live in the south and it’s very authentic. Atmosphere, food and service top notch .”
Thai • $$
“Thai House is one of my favourite spots in kingston and is a must visit every time I’m back! I love their chicken yellow curry, I’ve yet to have this dish elsewhere and have it taste half as good as they do it here. I think about this curry all the time and am always excited to get some when I’m in the area :) the staff are super kind and the space is clean, bright and inviting. I reccomend this place to everyone, it’s genuinely a staple of the city in my mind.”
Fine Dining • $$
“My taste buds were overwhelmed with flavour,texture and freshness. The unique atmosphere was lovely and staff passionate about their craft. Many thanks for an enjoyable evening 🙏”
Hamburger • $$
“100% the BEST onion rings I have ever eaten! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Fish & Chips • $$
“Just had a very satisfying lunch. The fish and shrimp had a very nice batter - not greasy and very tasty. The dining area and bathroom was tidy and clean.”
Recommended
“Great food came to our table nice and hot amazing atmosphere”
Bar & Grill • $$
“I had such a great experience dining out with my two kids thanks to our amazing server Niki A! From the moment we sat down, she was incredibly welcoming, and patient not just to me, but especially to my children. She took the time to engage with them, made great suggestions, and ensured we had everything we needed throughout our evening. It’s not always easy dining out with young children, but her kindness and professionalism made the night feel effortless. Truly exceptional service, thank you Niki. We will definitely be coming back!”
Brewery • $$
“We were here tonight for the Awesome Foundation - Kingston pitch party. What an amazing location! The staff were amazing and helpful! As a non beer drinker myself made some great suggestions for me which I will definitely have again! And I know their beer is a fav of my family. Highly recommend if you haven’t checked them out yet to do so!”
Bar • $$
“I was at the Merchant 25th June. I do not usually review but, my husband and I were served by a terrific server named Elise. She is so pleasant, attentive and has a bubbly personality.”
Brewery • $$
“Great pizza pies. Excellent brews. Awesome vibes. Monday evenings are for runners.”
Fish & Chips • $$
“Top notch food in my books! Can't beat the cod fish and chips and the mushy peas are to die for! Love the frozen goodies that they sell, especially the black pudding! This is always a destination shop for me when passing through Kingston!”
Pizza • $$
“The staff here were beyond friendly, and the pizza was delicious! They have a vegan marinara, vegan margarita and vegan mushroom pizza on the menu. We got the vegan mushroom, and they accidentally also made a vegan marinara that they gave us - both were so delicious! Would go back in a heartbeat!”
Greek • $$
“Thank you for making my son’s 40th birthday a little more special by your thoughtfulness! Fantastic food and remarkable service. You are my go to place when I am in Kingston!”
Italian • $$$
“Absolutely amazing experience, amazing Italian food and amazing staff. All around, AMAZING!”
Italian • $$
“Our waiter RJ was so attentive and offered us excellent service! Our food arrived quickly and he remembered my sister Shirley temple. Definitely recommend coming here, thank you RJ for the incredible service, you’re awesome!”
Pubs • $$
“Had an excellent lunch today, with amazing service. Will definitely come back.”
Hamburger • $$
“Honestly every time I come to Kingston this is my go-to place the burgers are huge and delicious.”
Thai • $$
“We enjoyed a delicious meal yesterday. We had veggie spring rolls, green curry chicken and chicken pad Thai. All was fresh and very well presented. The young man who served us was lovely and friendly although I think he was the only server trying to look after everyone he kept smiling. We will definitely return the next time we’re in Kingston. 5 stars for sure!!!”
Cafe • $$
“Classics Tea Lounge is a gem! I tried the Mango Slush with Pomelo and wow, it was soooo good! Refreshing, fruity, and just the right balance of sweetness. The Taro drink was also really delicious and creamy. The store has a clean, stylish vibe, and the customer service was great super friendly and quick. Definitely a spot I’d come back to for my bubble tea fix!”
Thai • $$
“Delicious food! Will certainly order from here again. Had the chicken satay with rice and salad, and wanted to order another one as soon as I was finished!”
Sushi • $$
“Was driving from Ottawa to Toronto and decided to randomly stop for sushi. Found this place on google and decided to give it a try. Food was absolutely amazing, fish was fresh, tempera wasn’t greasy. Our waitress was absolutely delightful and very helpful when it came to answering questions about the menu. Would definitely drive back just for this place!!”
Indian • $$
“Absolutely the best Indian food around. The peas palao, butter chicken & naan is our go to order, and it never disappoints! We have been coming here for years, the portions are great, and the taste is even better!”
Bar • $$
“This place is so damned cool j almost don't want to leave a review as to preserve it's awesomeness. Bingo, slots, bar - all cool. The real kicker in my eyes though is pool, Cornhole, rod hockey (and soccer) as well as an extensive collection of boardgames that are all FREE. What a diamond in the rough in the entertainment world. Seriously... (Don't) 🤫 Go there now. Honest if I was local I would't have reviewed it... it's that good.
Parking: Line up of cabs readily available out front to boot!
Kid-friendliness: 19+
Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs totally accessible - and despite he regular bathrooms being accessibility friendly they still offer separate facilities if needed.
A+++”
Bar • $$
“A special thank you to our awesome server tonight, I think his name was Ben. He was dealing with things beyond his control and made the best out of a bad situation. Thank you management for making things right tonight.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“I attended an event at Raxx in which I had brought hand outs for. There were too many people for the hand outs. The staff at Raxx braved all the trouble a printer could possibly cause and made more copies for me. Great service! Thanks very much!”
Korean • $$
“Fantastic home cooking style Korean food. One of the best meals I've ever had. The staff was so friendly and welcoming.”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“The food, drinks, and service were nothing short of exceptional! We visited for the NYE 5-course menu, and every single dish was a masterpiece—each bite was better than the last. The atmosphere was simply perfect, and I was especially impressed by their innovative and delicious non-alcoholic cocktail options.
A huge thank you to Nancy and Sean for going above and beyond to make us feel incredibly welcome with our newborn. Their warmth, attentiveness, and care created an unforgettable experience, and the quality of the food and service was truly top-notch.”
Brewery • $$
“The food, beer, service and atmosphere was great!! The bathroom was disgusting. Men and women should not share a bathroom. Sorry to state the fact that men are disgusting when it come to hitting the toilet bowl. The floor in the stalls was covered in urine which ended up on the bottom of my shoes. You never see this in a ladies washroom.”
Wineries • $$
“Very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Love all the art craft work avaiable there too”
Health Food • $$$
“Happy that Tara’s now stocks Grainfields Bakery Keto Fiberlicious bread, which in my opinion is the best low-carb bread on the market. Finally, low-carb bread with the right texture! Thank you, Tara’s!”
Japanese • $$
“I love taking our family here. The food is pretty good, service sometimes is a bit slow depending on time of day, there is a lot of variety and the food is brought right to your table!”
Barbecue • $$
“Matty Boy BBQ was one of the best parts of our wedding! The food was unbelievable. Locally sourced food, smoked and cooked to perfection, and generous portions, what more could you ask for? Vegetarian options- they got em! The presentation of our meal at the buffet/carving station was so unique! It was an experience for us and the guests. Our guests raved about the meal and complimented all aspects of Matty Boy BBQ’s offering. Their professionalism and enthusiasm is unmatched. Matt was flexible and accommodating. The team comes with all the equipment they need and they respect the wedding setup. Thank you for an incredible experience! My husband was passionate about having a delicious meal and he nailed the decision to have our meal from Matty Boy BBQ.”
Pizza • $$
“Ayer fuimos de visita a esta pizzeria, ya estaban cerrados y nos abrieron para atendernos. Valió la pena ya que todo estaba riquisimo desde la pizza hasta los palitos de mozarella. Si volviéramos a Canada lo visitariamos y lo recomendamos 100%. Gracias por su excelente atención.”
Diner • $$
“Always a fantastic experience at the Copper Penny. My uncle and I dined there for lunch this week and the service was fantastic. Britt and Dan were working and took great care of us. The food was also spot on, like always. A Kingston staple, for many reasons!”
Japanese • $$
“Absolutely amazing food! the freshest poke, salmon, and sushi you can get. My boyfriend and I love coming here, it’s easily one of our favorite spots in Kingston. The prices are super reasonable for how fresh everything is, and the service is always great. The atmosphere is lovely too, really makes the whole experience even better.
If you’re wondering what to try, my boyfriend swears by the spicy kani, and I highly recommend the salmon poke bowl! it’s always beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious. 10/10, we can’t recommend this place enough!”
Cambodian • $$
“Food was good, generously portioned and reasonably priced. will visit again ☺”
Sushi • $$
“Affordable, convenient, tastes great. Perfect for picking up after work.”
Sushi Bar • $$
“I thought the food was pretty good quality and very reasonably priced. The rules were good and service was fast and friendly. I definitely would come back here again.”
Sushi Bar • $$
“Great sushi including delicious vegetarian. The deluxe black dragon with bbq eel was awesome as well as the Philadelphia. Super fresh and although the price is high, I would pay it again. My only complaint is that they serve ginger and wasabi in packets. I don’t understand how a place with that quality of sushi can’t afford to provide a nicer ginger and wasabi. Also Would definitely love to see some additional flavourful vegetarian like a lightly fried vegetarian dynamite roll, some spicy mayo veggie rolls, the use of sundried tomatoes.”
Sushi • $$
“This is honestly the only good place to eat in this entire mall - I have eaten at every location and Bento Sushi is the best. Great food, prices and portions but limited options. I always order the Spicy California poke bowl (sometimes without the wakame(seaweed) salad as it is very fishy). Cost $13 with tax.- white rice base under other toppings / not to spicy”
Chinese • $$
“Northern Chinese Barbecue is an amazing spot if you love authentic grilled skewers. The menu has a wide variety of choices — we tried the lamb skewers, chicken wings, and grilled squid and everything came out hot, tender, and well seasoned with just the right amount of spice and cumin. The eggplant with garlic was another standout, full of flavor and perfectly cooked. Portions are generous and everything comes out fresh from the grill.
The restaurant itself is clean and well maintained, with a lively atmosphere, especially in the evenings. The staff are friendly and quick with service, making sure skewers come out steadily without long waits. Prices are reasonable considering the quality and variety you get, and it’s easy to share among a group of friends.
If you go, definitely order the classic lamb skewers (a must-try), and pair them with some cold beer, which is the perfect match. It can get busy during dinner hours, so going a little earlier helps if you want a quieter experience.
Overall, Northern Chinese Barbecue delivers on both authentic taste and good service, and it’s a spot I’d recommend to anyone craving northern-style skewers.”
Chinese • $$
“Absolutely amazing authentic Chinese food. As someone born and raised in China, this paralleled the food I ate back home. The dishes were well seasoned and an explosion of flavour!”
Bubble Tea • $$
“Highly recommending the peach green tea with tapioca. 😊 Great service!”
Chinese • $$
“Pleasantly surprised. In our family, birthday venues are chosen by the individual whose birthday it is - even if no one else wants it. I had even tried to dissuade him, particularly after the reviews I had read. We had it delivered, within the expected time, by a sweet elderly gentleman. The food was wonderful. The food exceed ed expectations. The quality of the ingredients, always a pet peeve - whether it's the freshness of the veggies, the quantity, or the quality of the meat. Definitely not a problem with this order.”
Fine Dining • $$
“My husband and I Went for lunch and food was delicious and reasonably priced, will definitely be going back”
Burgers • $$
“Enjoyed another Pride parade from the patio! Had a couple drinks - Charcuterie Caesar, Mimosa’s, and a special Pride drink-then enjoyed the waffles and an incredibly delicious Brunch Burger! Definitely will be back. Thanks for the service Chelsea!”
Pizza • $$
“We were there at about 1030 on Thursday night and the young lady who served us was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place.”
Greek • $$
“Been here many times this winter and again today. Always great service with a smile and food is amazing. Love the dressing for the salad which you can purchase to take home. 4 stars”
Fast Food • $$
“The Blizzards are the best. Always a smile and quick service. Long line up but goes quickly. Love my Chocolate Cherry blizzards. And the pretzel sticks are so yummy.”
Fast Food • $$
“Stopped in and had a wonderful lunch. Everything was fresh and made correctly.”
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Korean • $$
“Fantastic home cooking style Korean food. One of the best meals I've ever had. The staff was so friendly and welcoming.”
Bakery • $
“Super friendly and cakes, cup cakes made with perfection! Love the Ginger Cookies”
Hamburger • $
“The food was amazing every bite the service impeccable highly recommend one of the best food trucks I’ve ever eaten at”
Chinese • $$
“Pleasantly surprised. In our family, birthday venues are chosen by the individual whose birthday it is - even if no one else wants it. I had even tried to dissuade him, particularly after the reviews I had read. We had it delivered, within the expected time, by a sweet elderly gentleman. The food was wonderful. The food exceed ed expectations. The quality of the ingredients, always a pet peeve - whether it's the freshness of the veggies, the quantity, or the quality of the meat. Definitely not a problem with this order.”
Italian • $$
“My son and daughter in law were recently married at our home. I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Go Italian and their catering service and in particular Jess. They arrived and quickly quietly and efficiently. They made the who experience so relaxing and easy. The food was piping hot and so flavourful. We had four dinner options and each one was as tasty as the others. The guest loved the food! What impressed me the most was Jess’ attention to the food accommodations of the guests with allergies. These dishes were prepared first so there could be no cross contamination. She personally delivered the to the specific guest and I had no concerns at all that each of these guest receive dinners that were safe for them. It was a load off this Moms mind! Lastly, they left the way they arrived quietly, efficiently and professionally. They left enough food in containers for the bride and grooms families and the wedding party to feed their families the day following the wedding. My kitchen was left cleaner than it was when they arrived! Five stars really isn’t enough to rate our experience with Go Italian catering.”
Bakery • $$
“Excellent breakfast yesterday. Great service,I had the French toast with raspberry/ white chocolate sauce and delicious coffee!”
Brewery • $$
“The food, beer, service and atmosphere was great!! The bathroom was disgusting. Men and women should not share a bathroom. Sorry to state the fact that men are disgusting when it come to hitting the toilet bowl. The floor in the stalls was covered in urine which ended up on the bottom of my shoes. You never see this in a ladies washroom.”
Food Products • $$$
“I tried the Beef Bourguignon pie last week. OMG !! The best I have ever had by far. Huge chunks of beef, fingerling potatoes, pearl onions, and that sauce, oh my. My Mouth is watering just typing this. Very friendly staff with a country store atmosphere. Loved it...”
Breakfast • $
“First time there this weekend Aug 24, 2024. Great food, great service, friendly staff. Not everyone can do good eggs benny and they can for sure! We will be back!”
Restaurant • $$
“We've been coming here weekly since the beginning of the year."Harsh" has been our waitress a few times & again today. We have always had lovely service & great food!! This is the highlight of our week!!”
Restaurant • $
“I've ordered from this place a couple times, the service is fantastic, I also know the woman working there, and she makes great conversation and makes the food a 10/10. Please swing by Meltwich for some good burgers, wings or even grilled cheese. :)”
Pizza • $
“I was greeted by P.J. when I entered the door. So friendly. He asked me if I've been there before, and I said "multiple times .. I absolutely LOVE Toppers Pizza". The bread sticks were amazing with my Titan pizza. Thank you P.J.”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“I love the slab my mom and I are regular customers when it was by the Smitty res.❤ I just found them again on University st. the peach,lemon is to die for”
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Breakfast • $
“Great place for breakfast/brunch, food is great and staff is wonderful…”
Fast Food • $
“The sweetest workers ever! they’re very fast and always willing to accommodate whatever changes to your food. they also left me a note on my poutine saying happy holidays, and it made my entire day!”
Tex-Mex • $$
“Great vibes at lone star. Danger and Fireball were amazing servers and really welcomed us in after being turned away from other local restos. They provided us with great suggestions for food and drink and made the best frozen margs my dad has had! The vibes on the patio were top tier and happy hour at 8pm, what else could you need!”
Burgers • $
“I stopped by this location because my bus had a quick 10-minute break. I placed a last-minute Uber Eats order to pick up a burger, fully expecting that I wouldn’t have enough time to get it. However, the staff truly went above and beyond.
The person preparing the burgers understood my time constraints, quickly coordinated with the kitchen team, and managed to have everything ready in just 5-6 minutes — despite a long line of waiting customers.
Their efficiency, understanding, and customer-first attitude really impressed me. Thanks to them, I made it back to my bus on time and got my food. Exceptional service like this deserves recognition!
Highly recommend this location for both their great food and their amazing team.”
Middle Eastern • $
“Excellent food and service with great ambiance. This place is very neat and hygienic. Staff is very professional and friendly. All shawarmas are great and yummy, we tried a few of them. Strongly recommended.”
Canadian • $$
“I went today July 8th and our server Hailey was amazing! She was very kind and super speedy, even though she looked busy. She even brought a jug of water when we sat, which i always end up having to ask for. Food was good. I knocked off one star because the servers and bartender looked very busy and hustling around, I felt bad! poor things”
Burgers • $
“The service was awesome from the staff and with advice from the owner (we presume) on what to try, we settled on the Family Greek Combo for 2 (new to menu) which is Gyros and Greek Fries, Classic Poutine and a Cheese Burger Trio. If we didn't live 5 hours away, this would be a regular place for us to visit.”
Coffee & Tea • $$
“Hi just wanted to say how lovely it was yesterday to meet here for lunch with family . We all enjoy our food very much . The waitress was the best, so friendly and attentive ( so sorry don’t recall her name but daughter called Evelyn 🥰 ) TBH The best place we have been to eat in Canada this trip. ..will defiantly come back when down your way again Thank you xxxx”
Fast Food • $
“No waiting around as the best McDonald's I've ever been in love to stop a fantastic and you don't even wait that long to get your order so I give you five stars”
Pizza • $$
“Dinner was wonderful. One of my girlfriends and I came in last night and was greeted by a sweet little girl with brown hair. We also had a wonderful young girl serve us. I didn’t get her name she had red and blond hair. She was very pleasant and very bubbly and made sure to check in on us attentively..We had the 3 miniature pizzas and they were delicious. Asked the waitress to make sure they were crispy and the dough was well done. Came out perfectly. Tried the pitcher of white sangria and changed the alcohol in it, very good.”
Bakery • $$
“Excellent breakfast yesterday. Great service,I had the French toast with raspberry/ white chocolate sauce and delicious coffee!”
Family • $
“My favourite shawarma spot in Kingston! The food tastes amazing, with authentic flavours and fresh ingredients. Quality and value are very high, and the service is fast and friendly.”
Comfort Food • $$
“We get take out quite a bit. Swiss Chalet on Bath Rd always great. The manager that works in take out is always awesome.he is friendly, efficient and just very organized. He does a awesome job.”
“Its always a pleasure to have a dining experience at the Mandarin here in Kingston. You are greeted with cleanliness, great professionalism and kindness from the very moment you walk in the door. The buffet is always fresh and delicious and the staff continuously keeps the tables clean and drinks topped up. The management team always makes sure you have the best experience . The whole Mandarin team makes this a delightful experience . I would recommend this Mandarin to anyone.”