Tomlin — Restaurant in Thunder Bay

Came to visit a friend in Tbay, she brought me here because she knows im a big foodie and the fares here are supposedly the best if not top tier in the Tbay food scene. First I'd like to say the rest rooms are kept clean, the waiter that served us (forget his name 🤦🏻) did an excellent job, superb service. The main dining room had very nice decor, rustic style look. Now the food, we did the Large Family Style Tasting. My favorite appetizers on 1st round were the yellow bean tempura and the chicharrón sweet potatoes. Loved the flavors in the sweet potato dish. 2nd the gnocchi pasta made fresh melted in mouth and paired well with the tomatoe sauce. 3rd entrees, shrimp was a delight, loved the potatoes with the crispy edges and soft flavorful jammy centers. My only issue is the steak. I believe it was a 45 day aged striploin a leaner cut that is paired with what I believe was like a indian curry butter sauce. However, the sauce imo is too acidic maybe a touch more butter or cream would have made it pair better with the leaner cut steak. But this is just my opinion lol. 😅. Desserts, stawberry short cake is my fav. The panacotta would be nice with less compote and more panacotta. Chocolate tart, if you're a chocolate lover thats for you (a lil tooo chocolaty for me). Overall, i was very impressed. Hats off to the staff in the kitchen. I would definitely come back to try their...

One of the best restaurants in Thunder Bay, I always recommend friends from out of town come here. Their menu is ever changing so it’s always exciting to visit very few months to see what’s new. Service is fantastic, everyone is so attentive and knowledgeable. On Tuesdays they have burger/veggie burger nights $15 for a huge burger and a giant plate of fries, you can’t beat that when a McDonald’s Big Mac costs the same. Come here instead. Wednesday’s are their chicken burger night, same price I believe. Desserts are fancy and unique. Their coffee pot de creme is a must try. Their bar menu always changes and every drink is very well crafted and delicious. They offer unique and fun mocktails for those who do not drink. The ambiance is lovely, very clean space, spacious single use bathrooms. Please note that the restaurant is quite small and tables are a little close together. It definitely isn’t quiet. But don’t let that deter you, this is an excellent dining experience. Come here for your next special occasion, you won’t regret it. For what you get, their prices are extremely reasonable. I think last time I came here, at 2 drinks each, multiple apps, two entrees + dessert the bill was still under $200. Great value for everything. Unlike some fancy restaurants here that charge you $30 for 2 bites of pasta. You’ll leave here full and satisfied with...

Second time this week I've given 5 stars and again it's a very nice restaurant with exceptional staff. Thunder Bay is impressing me with its dining. Street parking as well, although there is a parkade two blocks up, and plenty of side streets to park on as well. The entrance is wheelchair accessible as is one of 3 washrooms in the back. Seating is higher chairs and tables for 2 or 4 people with a 6 seater in the window area. There is a 30 person room in back for larger groups, which is good to know as it can be booked. There is also seating for 10 at a long table facing the well stocked bar. Service was quick and the food exceptionally good. I had 6 raw oysters and a Shwarma sausage and spaetzle dish. My partner had a meat platter appetizer and roasted brussel sprouts as a meal. The sprouts were "to die for". The Shwarma sausage was spicy and delicious as well. We finished off with two desserts, a smoked bourbon pie and a rhubarb cake. Both were delicious. The menu changes with the seasons and the choices of the chef so every visit can be different. We showed up just after opening at 5 pm and were seated right away. Once the seats are full, the maitre dame takes your cell number and believe me, they are diligent on following up when a table is empty. $160 for two with appies, entrees, several drinks each,...