Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Southern Ontario

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Southern Ontario? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Seasoned Restaurant

5.0

5 (238)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bistro

Hamilton

About the restaurant

Chefs and brothers Matt and Will Gaynor have both led busy kitchens for Stratford’s theatre crowd, and have both cooked alongside world-renowned chefs. At Seasoned, they come together to bring downtown Hamilton their fresh take on French-Italian inspired cuisine.

Top review

Terryvip

Dined on Aug 22, 2024

Went for brunch and delicious as usual! They also have their lunch menu available so I ordered pizza to go for dinner. I had eggs Benedict with pea meal bacon,can sub for avocado if prefer. An order of bacon onside and came with a spinach salad. My daughter had eggs and corned beef hash ,came with their in house toast sough dough bread. Great place for dinner and lunch as well,reasonably priced and family owned and run. Gotta eat here!

Cafe Lviv

5.0

5 (259)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Ukrainian

Port Hope

About the restaurant

A little taste of Ukraine in beautiful downtown Port Hope.

Top review

Karenvip

Dined on Aug 18, 2024

Because of the great reviews on Cafe Lviv, I made a reservation for after a show. Cafe Lviv did not disappoint. My 92 year old mother & I shared our meal. We started with the mushroom soup which was fabulous. This was absolutely the best mushroom soup that I have ever tasted. We had the cabbage rolls & an apple & cinnamon crepe. our meal was excellent and the service was exceptional. We will definitely be returning to this gem of a restaurant.

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Experience

Ukrainain Family Feast

Juniper Dining Co.

4.9

4.9 (400)

CAN$51 and over

French

Brantford

About the restaurant

Inspired by French Bistros and Lyonnaise Bouchon cuisine, Juniper Dining Co. is a modern fine dining restaurant with a comfortable and casual environment, located in Paris, Ontario. We marry quality local and seasonal ingredients with inventive cocktails, local beers and carefully chosen wines to create memorable experiences, time and time again.

Top review

Isobel

Dined on Sep 4, 2024

Such a delightful place! The service was impeccable (loved the maitre'd!), the food was yummy- my husband and I had the sticky Tofu and the escargot. We'll definitely come again!

Standing Room Only

4.9

4.9 (158)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Guelph

About the restaurant

Come and enjoy a drink in Canada's Smallest Bar - Standing Room Only! Located in Guelph's unique and historic Ward neighbourhood. We craft delicious and innovative cocktails in an intimate and creative space. Come and enjoy a throwback to another time - when speakeasies were all the rage! Perfect for after work drinks - or before or after dinner drink - or even a night cap! The room is also available to book for your intimate private event. Please call or message us on Instagram to make arrangements.

Top review

Rachael

Dined 3 days ago

Had a great time at standing room only! First time and will most likely be going back!

Adega Wine Bar

5.0

5 (48)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Wine Bar

Consecon

About the restaurant

Adega is a Wine Bar & Bottle Shop. The Wine list is curated by Sommelier and Founder Thierry Alcantara-Stewart.

We want to pour you a glass of wine that you'll love. Our rotating By The Glass wine list allows our guests to try a different wine whenever they visit us. Our Sommeliers will share their passion and knowledge in a fun and educational way, let's talk about what you enjoy and find a wine that is unique to you.

Our Mission is to create a safe space for our communities to gather, connect, and share their love of wine.
We want to connect locals and tourists alike with County wines, as well as wines from around the world. All the while enjoyed on the backdrop of this stunning region.

Top review

Lynnvip

Dined 4 days ago

Spectacular food and service with knowledgeable wine pairings.

Eddington's of Exeter

4.9

4.9 (911)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Exeter

About the restaurant

WE LOVE LOCAL. YOUR FARM TO TABLE HEADQUARTERS.

Now well into our third decade in business, Eddington’s attributes the restaurant’s success to creating flavorful and creative meals consistently using the best of Huron County’s bounty.
Owner James Eddington states “we are so blessed to be living in such an agriculturally rich area of the world”.
Although the local food movement is really starting to take off, it has always been the driving force in Eddington’s kitchen. A menu that changes frequently, as each season inspires the delicacies our region has to offer.
Eddington’s occupies the original Carling homestead (built in the 1870’s). After two major renovations, an addition of the a new dining room and a serene outdoor backyard summer patio, the restaurant has a clean and modern look while maintaining its traditional and warm feel.

Top review

William

Dined 6 days ago

We brought friends, for lunch ,who enjoyed it( asked for the dinner menu) for a return visit e

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Popular dish

Crispy Duck Wings

Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Pasto's Grill

4.7

4.7 (482)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

London

About the restaurant

Inspired by travel and a passion for the traditions of Italian culture, Pasto's Grill follows the Italian principle of proper execution of simple recipes featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients. Join us in our casually elegant dining room, decorated in warm and calming shades surrounded by wine racks and period posters. Service is friendly and professional. Celebrate your special occasion with us at Pasto's Grill.

Top review

Jayson

Dined 4 days ago

Suzanna (sorry if I spelled incorrectly) was awesome as always. Great service, attentive, always goes above and beyond to ensure our dining experience is top. Always friendly service with a smile. Food is always amazing. Why it’s been my favorite restaurant for over 2 decades.

The Wooly Pub

4.5

4.5 (544)

CAN$30 and under

Pub

Guelph

About the restaurant

Perhaps the Wooly concept is best represented by renowned Canadian artist Charlie Pachter’s Queen on a Moose” paintings. These pictures conveyed what would happen if a British pub was transferred to Canada. That pub would feature local foods, beverages and decor. It would be an All-Canadian pub featuring the best of the British pub culture. A local or home-base pub for its guests.

The Wooly was inspired by the Ontario micro-brewery explosion that occurred in the late 1980’s. The brewery industry was dominated by 3 large companies for over 40 years until the start of the craft brewery phenomenon. Teaching a course on beers at the University of Guelph Bob Desautels was keenly aware of this development. When an opportunity to open a pub in downtown Guelph emerged he decided to feature only small micro-brews on tap.

The rest is history!

Top review

Mark

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Great craft beer and no hesitation to make a drink that was not on the menu.

TRIO

5.0

5 (1465)

CAN$51 and over

International

Waterloo

About the restaurant

Formerly know as King Street Trio, TRIO Restaurant is a part of our evolution.

Visit our rejuvenated dining room & experience the best Waterloo Region has to offer. Chef Kyle and his team have been dreaming of ways to excite your palate! From Wagyu beef to the freshest fish & local produce, to our multi-course Tasting Menu, we are thrilled to have you back. Benoit, our restaurant manager, continues to build a wonderful selection of wines from around the world, with particular love for France. Wine pairing is offered with our Tasting Menu or just chose from our consignment focused wine list. Most of our wines are unique to our venue.

Theme nights are offered every two weeks on Wednesday's. These fun & flavour filled nights create an experience that will take you away from France to Mexico to Italy. Our theme nights are available for you every other week on Wednesday's.

We look forward to your visit!

Staff & Man

Top review

Breevip

Dined 7 days ago

As always, Benoit and the team at Trio delivered an amazingly delectable experience, with each dish and wine pairing meticulously created and presented. Best restaurant and service in the region!

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Experience

Trio Tasting Menu

Experience

Winter's Favourite Night

Experience

Jamaica Night

Victoria's Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1107)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

Hamilton

About the restaurant

Hamilton's Best Steakhouse, located at the corner of Locke & King in the Victoria Park neighbourhood, features exquisite steak and seafood classics in a modern, airy space. Enjoy Japanese wagyu, bone-in ribeyes and other sought-after cuts, along with oysters, seafood towers, and caviar in a comfortable setting. Having won awards for its notable wine list, Victoria's has become known throughout the Niagara and Hamilton regions as the go-to for celebratory occasions, or everyday elevated dining. Sip a craft cocktail or mocktail in our moody lounge, enjoy our iconic table-side martini cart, or indulge in our comfortable and sophisticated dining room where you'll receive an unmatched level of hospitable service. Victoria's also offers a private dining room for small groups, or full buyout options for weddings and larger events, in addition to a charming, lush terrace with patio umbrellas and string lights.

Top review

Jeffrey

Dined 4 days ago

We were a party of 6 for my younger son’s birthday. Service from Lois was top notch as was that from others. The food was excellent. The bacon appetizer is amazing as were the crab cakes. The steaks were cooked to perfection. I didn’t have desert but others did and based on the empty plates, all were enjoyed. A little noisy but the booth helped. We will definitely be back!

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Popular dish

6oz Tenderloin

Popular dish

Victoria's Caesar Salad

Popular dish

Shrimp Cocktail

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