Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in Windsor

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Updated 05 December 2024

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John Max Sports and Wings - Lauzon

5.0

5 (514)

CAN$30 and under

American

Downtown Windsor

About the restaurant

John Max Sports & Wings is Windsor, Ontario's best sports bar.

We have a 10 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running late to hold your reservation.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

What a great place to go! Staff are amazing, food is delicious and so many big screen TVs to catch all your favorite sporting events! John Max is somewhere we go to celebrate birthdays, unwind after a long day, catch the big game or just pop in for a cold one! Definitely recommend everyone give it a try!

Take Five Bistro

4.9

4.9 (2130)

CAN$30 and under

Steak

Downtown Windsor

About the restaurant

Windsor's finest steaks, chops,
and seafood.

At Take Five Bistro, we're proud to support the local economy. All of our meat and produce is grown and raised in Ontario to ensure our customers are getting the finest and freshest ingredients possible.

Co-Owners and Chefs, Paul Sauve and Cody Northgrave, are committed to providing quality service and a cozy atmosphere, with great food, friendly staff and a full, licensed bar.

Browse our menus online and then join us to find out why Windsor's finest steaks, chops and seafood can only be found at Take Five Bistro.

Top review

Debbie

Dined 1 day ago

Decided to try Take Five tonight and it sure did not disappoint. The minute arriving to leaving the service was exceptional. Our waiter and sorry I did not get his name was awesome. The food was A1 and cooked to perfection. We will Definetely be back.

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The Vines Restaurant - Cooper's Hawk Vineyards

4.9

4.9 (785)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

South Windsor

About the restaurant

Come celebrate with us at our restaurant, The Vines. Our culinary team pairs talent with passion to create an unforgettable experience for our guests.

Enjoy your parties or romantic evenings in our elegant dining room. Come relish in the full winery experience by savouring our gourmet cuisine paired with our award-winning wines. Our culinary team has created a menu of exceptional caliber. Only the freshest local ingredients will touch your plate.

Top review

michelle

Dined on 20 Dec 2024

Wait staff is awesome and always very welcoming and tentative

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Windsor Riverside

4.7

4.7 (3084)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

Downtown Windsor

About the restaurant

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar serves the finest cuts of succulent steak, aged for tenderness and grilled to perfection. Prime rib is a Keg specialty, slow roasted, hand carved and perfectly seasoned with special Keg spices. The restaurant also serves delicious seafood, memorable appetizers, crisp salads… and decadent desserts. A casual ambiance and friendly, very knowledgeable staff are proud and reliable trademarks of The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. You'll find a truly comfortable and satisfying dining atmosphere accompanied by a fun and up-scale bar setting where guests can enjoy an excellent wine list, signature Keg martinis, and fresh squeezed juice cocktails.

Top review

Emma

Dined 5 days ago

Our server was amazing! Food came out quickly especially for how busy they were. Definitely recommend.

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Mettawas Station Mediterranean Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1588)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

South Windsor

About the restaurant

Located in Kingsville's Historic Train Station, Mettawas Station provides a relaxed atmosphere with its historic charm to dine or just enjoy a drink. Passing by is the Canada Chrysler Green way where trail enthusiasts can stop en-route to enjoy a bite. Executive chef Anthony uses local seasonal ingredients in his menu, which is filled with appetizers, pastas, steaks seafood and much more, all prepared with an Italian Mediterranean flare. Pair your meal with a local wine from our wine list, an ice cold craft beer or a tasty cocktail to please your palate. Don't forget to save room for dessert as well as a nice cappuccino or latte.

Top review

Leigh

Dined 1 day ago

We were seated promptly (we had a reservation made earlier in the day), the host, Mike, was friendly and efficient. Within minutes we had drinks ordered and delivered to the table. The complimentary bread (tender, chewy and crusty) and sun dried tomato dipping sauce were very tasty. We bought a bottle of the sauce to take home. We had the Arancini which was light and fluffy inside, with a thin and crispy breadcrumb outside. Served with a side of bolognese sauce that was a nice consistency that complimented the subtle texture of the Arancini. The veal (and special requested chicken) Marsala were tender and generously portioned. The Marsala and mushroom sauce was robustly flavoured and not overly creamy, allowing the wine flavour to be front and center. The cheddar mashed potato accompanying was simple, smooth and full of texture, butter and cream kept to a minimum to let the cheese and potato flavours shine. Veggies were the same, simple and light, not bathed in butter, just a little olive oil. The monthly special cheese cake (Sticky Toffee pudding) was sold out, but they had some toffee sauce left and they put it over the regular cheesecake and it was delightful. Very similar to a traditional French Canadian recipe, 'Sucre-a-crême'. Stacy, our waitress, was perfect, attentive without being intrusive. Great patter and very friendly. She spend a little time chatting (entertaining us) at the end of the meal to top off her great service. She seemed to do this with every table. The extra effort she put into offering the custom cheesecake was very appreciated. A+

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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Windsor Devonshire

4.7

4.7 (3452)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

South Windsor

About the restaurant

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar serves the finest cuts of succulent steak, aged for tenderness and grilled to perfection. Prime rib is a Keg specialty, slow roasted, hand carved and perfectly seasoned with special Keg spices. The restaurant also serves delicious seafood, memorable appetizers, crisp salads and decadent desserts. A casual ambiance and friendly, very knowledgeable staff are proud and reliable trademarks of The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. You'll find a truly comfortable and satisfying dining atmosphere accompanied by a fun and up-scale bar setting where guests can enjoy an excellent wine list, signature Keg martinis, and fresh squeezed juice cocktails.

Top review

Jana

Dined 6 days ago

Food was delicious and service was fantastic, everyone had a great time

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Bistro 42 @ North 42 Degrees Estate Winery

4.7

4.7 (568)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bistro

South Windsor

About the restaurant

Come to Bistro 42 at North 42 Degrees to experience our passion, beauty and southern hospitality. Set among an 18 acre vineyard and lavender farm the restaurant boasts spectacular views of the vines and lake. The seasonal menu offers versatile small plates made for sharing and delicious entrees all created using locally grown produce and inspired by classic French and European cuisine with a modern twist making our territories exceptional flavour profiles come to life! Pastries and baked goods made in house are available. The winery tasting bar is open daily. Enjoy one of our 4 patios or sit by our cozy fireplace and enjoy the culinary creations of Bistro 42.

Parties over 7 needs to call in for reservations.

Top review

Donna

Dined on 20 Dec 2024

My husband ordered the Wild Boar for $42, it was served with no vegetables, just meat on a plate and was tough on the outside and looked nothing like online picture. I ordered the lamb pasta which was very good however small portion. We were charged $56 for a bottle of Pino Noir Special Edition Wine. Server said it was 30% off and also cheaper to buy the bottle than order four glasses of wine at $9 each. The math does not work. No bread, salad included with meal.

The Sandbar Waterfront Grill

4.6

4.6 (2443)

CAN$30 and under

Seafood

Tecumseh

About the restaurant

Sandbar is open for Dine in / Take out:

Sunday: 12pm - 8pm
Monday - Thursday 4pm-9pm
Friday & Saturday: 12pm - 10pm

We have a 15 minute grace period. Please call us or email us (info@sandbarpuce.com) if you are running late.

We may contact you about this reservation so please ensure your email and phone number is up to date.

Top review

Lauren

Dined 2 days ago

Kat our server was lovely! She was warm friendly and provided exceptional service. Thr food was delicious as always and the drinks were fantastic

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Popular dish

Crab & Lobster Wonton Nachos

MAZAAR (south)

4.4

4.4 (485)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Lebanese

South Windsor

About the restaurant

Mazaar, true to its translation, "a place you must visit".

Mazaar offers a blend between an authentic and fusion Lebanese cuisine in a comfortable yet energetic atmosphere. We at Mazaar combine friendly service with an extensive menu, offering a wide variety of fresh Lebanese entrees and appetizers.

Lebanese food's rise to popularity is not only due to its wonderful flavour, but for its health promoting properties as well. This healthy alternative is being embraced by many, including vegetarians in particular thanks to the number and variety of vegetarian dishes such as fattoush salad, tabouleh, hummus and baba ghanouj.

In the true spirit of the Lebanese food, Mazaar welcomes you like close friends at a dinner gathering, and invites you to experience our fresh, healthy and flavouful Lebanese cuisine.

Top review

Marilyn

Dined today

Food is always so perfectly done. The freshly baked pitas are a treat alongside the beautifully creamy and delicious hummus. We enjoyed the Mazaar platter and had a wonderful meal.

Harbour House Waterfront Eatery

4.4

4.4 (1698)

CAN$30 and under

Seafood

Downtown Windsor

About the restaurant

Harbour House is located on the beautiful Detroit River at Lakeview Marina right across from the iconic Peche Island. In the location of the legendary Lilly Kazilly's, Harbour House Windsor is a fully updated Hampton Inspired Waterfront Restaurant & Bar. Open for Brunch on weekends and daily for lunch, dinner and late-night cocktails. On weekends expect live entertainment during the day on the 4000 sq ft Waterfront Patio or late night inside their 8000 sq ft dining and bar areas. Harbour House also has 5 boat docks reserved and designated for 40ft and 50ft boats/yachts. You can dock your boat at the brand new multi-million-dollar Lakeview Marina. Call about slips - located right in front of our patio. Also providing boat side service for anyone at the marina - merely call us at 226-620-0101 to place your order and we will run it out to you.

Top review

Carolyn

Dined 2 days ago

Food was delicious. A lot of food for the money. Staff was excellent

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