{"id":1094,"date":"2016-05-12T00:56:51","date_gmt":"2016-05-12T00:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creditriverprobus.ca\/?page_id=1094"},"modified":"2024-11-18T17:06:52","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T22:06:52","slug":"lunch-group","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/creditriverprobus.ca\/index.php\/membership\/members-pages\/credit-river-probus-activities\/lunch-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Restaurant Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-page pdfprnt-top-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creditriverprobus.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1094?print=print\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_blank\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/creditriverprobus.ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 32px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 32\/32;\" \/><\/a><\/div><h3><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Luncheon Restaurant Reviews<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">BEST PICKS<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The Glen Erin Inn and Spa <\/strong>\u00a0The menu offered a number of options with the chicken penne and fish and chips particularly enjoyed. Set in a historic urban setting amidst two acres of sprawling estate grounds in picturesque Sawmill Valley, the Inn has a fascinating history. Glenerin Hall was built in 1927 by a wealthy Toronto lawyer with the family spending their summers, Easter and Christmas there. The Glenerin Hall provided safe refuge for 90 children from England during World War II. The Glenerin Estate underwent extensive renovations and restorations and opened its doors as the Glenerin Inn in 1986. For more information visit <\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.glenerininn.com\/dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glenerin Inn Dining<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Convivial Diners voted for their 2019 favourite restaurants.\u00a0 Piatto in Erindale Village was far and away the top and 1st choice. Piatto received the most votes and the most #1 or #2 rankings. Hibachi Teppanyaki &amp; Bar in Oakville and Lone Star Texas Grill in Hyde Park Gate, Oakville were basically tied for 2nd place in ranking with Scaddabush Italian Kitchen &amp; Bar in Oakville in 3rd place. Snug Harbour Seafood Bar and Grill in Port Credit, Clarkson Mediterranean Bistro and The Olive Press in Oakville were in the middle of the pack for ranking.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Scaddabush<\/strong> is Italian slang for \u201ca little bit of everything\u201d. Kitchen-style tables set the stage for classic Italian hospitality. Service was pleasant and efficient. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">More information at<\/span>\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scaddabush.com\/oakville-winston-park-dr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scaddabush Italian Kitchen &amp; Bar<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Clarkson Mediterranean Bistro<\/strong> is a long-time Clarkson favourite. They offer Italian, Mediterranean, Bistro, American, Continental, Seafood, Pasta and Pizza types of food.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">The restaurant is handicapped accessible with convenient parking.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">More informatio<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksonmediterraneanbistro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clarkson Mediterranean Bistro<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>The Olive Press<\/strong> is a casual restaurant offering Italian comfort food, located on Dundas Street West between Third Line and Bronte Road. The menu offers a terrific choice of appetizers, salad, pizza and entrees.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">More information <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.olivepress.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The Olive Press<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">A fun luncheon gathering at <strong>Snug Harbour Seafood Bar and Grill<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For more information visit<\/span><\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"color: #202124; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snugharbourrestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.snugharbourrestaurant.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1567102983893000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHzmn08CRAhxQx1gJ-mD8q5vegn0Q\"><span lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\">https:\/\/www.<wbr \/>snugharbourrestaurant.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Lone Star Texas Grill.<\/strong> The menu is extensive with appetizer selections, beef, rib, burger and sandwich mains, salads and desserts. For more information visit <\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/lonestartexasgrill.com\/menus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lone Star Texas Grill<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cCapra&#8217;s Kitchen<\/strong> is a casual modern urban restaurant that serves Antipasto, Pasta &amp; Pizza, we do lunch and dinner seven days a week. We have Saturday and Sunday brunch and we consider ourselves to be a very fresh approachable restaurant. Our food is sourced locally whenever possible and we also use high quality ingredients from Italy and Canada.\u201d (Source: Capra\u2019s website) Visit<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.capraskitchen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Capra&#8217;s Kitchen<\/span><\/strong><\/a> .<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The Port House<\/strong> is a \u201cpremium casual restaurant\u201d located in the heart of Port Credit.\u00a0\u00a0 I Free underground parking is also offered. For more information visit<\/span> <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theporthouse.ca\/\">The Port House.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dundasstreetgrille.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Dundas Street Grille<\/strong><\/a><\/span> is a popular old school diner which has been in business since 1984. Recently renovated it is bright and airy with huge windows. Prices were very reasonable. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">HIBACHI TEPPANYAKI &amp; BAR<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Teppanyaki is a style of Japanese Cuisine that uses an iron griddle to cook meals right in front of you. The chefs are well trained in handling their tools while cooking on the grill. Convenient location &#8211; in mall across from GO and Via Rail station just south of QEW and west of Trafalgar Road.\u00a0\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Visit<strong> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hibachiteppanyaki.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hibachi Teppanyaki &amp; Bar <\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Convivial Diners voted for their 2018 favourite restaurants to share with Credit River PROBUS members.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Most votes (in order but very close)<\/strong>: The <strong>Breakwater Restaurant<\/strong> (Waterside Inn, Port Credit), <strong>Apricot Tree Cafe<\/strong> (Sherwood Forest Village), <strong>Aristotle\u2019s Steak and Seafood House<\/strong> (Meadowvale), <strong>Michael\u2019s Back Door Restaurant<\/strong> (Clarkson Village). <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Most #1 votes: Aristotle\u2019s Steak and Seafood House<\/strong> (Meadowvale) and <strong>Michael\u2019s Back Door Restaurant (Clarkson Village).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Aristotle\u2019s<\/strong> is a family operated restaurant that has been serving patrons for over twenty years in a warm and relaxing atmosphere.Parking is readily available. Mobility &#8211; There are a number of different levels in the restaurant which may pose a problem for wheelchair users. A private dining area that can accommodate up to twenty is available. Visi<strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">t <\/span><\/strong><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aristotlessteakandseafood.com\/\">Aristotle&#8217;s<\/a> <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Michael\u2019s Back Door Restaurant<\/strong> is a long-time fixture in Clarkson Village. \u00a0Parking is convenient \u2013 in fact you must enter the restaurant from the free parking area by its \u201cback door\u201d. For more information visit <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.michaelsbackdoor.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael&#8217;s Back Door<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The Breakwater Restaurant<\/strong> is located in the Waterside Inn, a boutique hotel overlooking Port Credit Harbour. The restaurant is bright and airy, surrounded by floor to floor windows and decent acoustics. Service was pleasant and efficient. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Both free and accessible parking are available. Offer Gluten-free and other dietary restrictions. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For more information visit<strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.watersideinn.ca\/breakwater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Waterside Inn<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The Apricot Tree Caf\u00e9 <\/strong>\u00a0is a favourite of many Probus dining groups.\u00a0 Patio dining is available. Gluten free options are available. Parking is free. For more information visit <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.apricottreecafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apricot Tree Cafe<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Thyme Ristorant<\/strong>e has been a popular Port Credit staple for many years. The restaurant is the winner of many awards for excellence. They offer authentic Italian and Thai dishes, many made fresh to order.\u00a0 <\/span>They have a private dining area for evening use. Access is easy and acoustics make for easy conversation.\u00a0\u00a0For more information visit<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/thymeristorante.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <u>Thyme Ristorante<\/u><\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Pasquale\u2019s Trattoria<\/strong> is an upscale casual restaurant offering both traditional and modern Italian cuisine. The pasta was fresh and the service was excellent.\u00a0 For more information visit <\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pasqualestrattoria.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pasquale&#8217;s Trattoria<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>CLARKSON BAR AND GRILL<\/strong> describes itself as \u201cA multi-faceted culinary\/bar experience reminiscent of a small town\/village in a casual, up-tempo, contemporary environment.\u201d The menu ranges from burgers, wraps and sandwiches, fish, chicken and beef offerings.\u00a0 There is an outdoor patio area. Visit<\/span> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarkson-bargrill.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clarkson Bar and Grill\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>LIVE Restaurant\u00a0<\/strong>is located on the ground floor of the Living Arts Centre.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">LIVE\u00a0 Restaurant offers a pre-theatre dinner buffet and post-show dessert.\u00a0 More information can be found at <\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/hospitality-services\/live-restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LIVE Restaurant<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Solstice<\/strong> has been a long-time fixture on Lakeshore Road in Clarkson. The food was delicious.\u00a0Visit <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solsticerestaurant.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solstice <strong>Restaurant and Wine Bar<\/strong><\/a> <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>BOBBY&#8217;S HIDEAWAY &#8211; STREETSVILLE <\/strong>This long-established restaurant is very popular with its neighbours.\u00a0Bobby\u2019s Hideaway recently opened a second location in Port Credit. Visit <\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bobbyshideaway.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bobby&#8217;s Hideaway\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Luncheon Restaurant Reviews BEST PICKS The Glen Erin Inn and Spa \u00a0The menu offered a number of options with the chicken penne and fish and chips particularly enjoyed. Set in a historic urban setting amidst two acres of sprawling estate grounds in picturesque Sawmill Valley, the Inn has a fascinating history. 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