R - Clearbrook

Came here after hearing good things. The breakfast buffet was a joke. No bacon, the Eggs Benedict had no ham just eggs, English muffin and a small amount of hol... read more Came here after hearing good things. The breakfast buffet was a joke. No bacon, the Eggs Benedict had no ham just eggs, English muffin and a small amount of hollandaise. The serving stations were messy and NOT CLEAN. The food was empty half the time. The only good thing was the server was nice. Paid $25 per person for the buffet ?? Also overheard the manager telling another customer that the bacon is too expensive so they won’t be serving it anymore.

As soon as we opened the front door there was an offensive odour, and I should have turned around then. The restaurant was dim, and dingy. It is attempting to p... read more As soon as we opened the front door there was an offensive odour, and I should have turned around then. The restaurant was dim, and dingy. It is attempting to present as upscale, but the carpets were dirty, the booths were shabby, and the low lighting seemed as though it was an attempt to hide that rather than add to the ambience.There was no music playing, so you could not only hear all the conversations going on in the kitchen, but also the toilet being flushed and the sink running in the bathroom. Five+ large televisions are mounted over the bar, in direct contrast to the decor. It feels like this restaurant has no identity.The menu is unfocused, and bizarre. They claim to be Mediterranean with a Canadian slant, but then have dishes like kung pao chicken, and a quesadilla. The menu is too big, and too varied for anything to be executed well, and that was definitely our experience.I had the special, a lasagna that was recommended strongly by our waiter. It was a large portion, as promised, but that was the only positive. The sauce was boring. The edges were overcooked, and hard to chew. The cheese on top was browned on the surface, and barely melted underneath. The garlic ciabatta bread had never even been in the same room with a clove of garlic, and was dry. I didn't finish, and the left overs ended up in the trash.My husband had the steak, which he said was fine, but the mashed potatoes were mediocre, and the vegetables were almost certainly frozen, and overly soft. In the middle of August in farm country there is no excuse for not serving fresh, seasonal produce with a $40 plate.Our other guest had the caesar salad and prawns, and her garlic ciabatta bread was equally disappointing, the salad only passably good.The drinks menu reads like a cocktail guide for novices. No signature cocktails, nothing modern or interesting. Long Island Iced Teas and Kamikazes are something even an amateur bartender can make, and seem very dated.I was disappointed with every aspect of our dining experience, with the exception of the staff. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and affable. The food took a reasonable amount of time to arrive. I believe the kitchen staff is making due with a crummy menu, bad recipes, and lackluster ingredients.Save yourself the disappointment, and spend your money elsewhere. I absolutely will not be back.

Went there for Sunday brunch... poor service no cutlery, poorly stocked items. Scrambled eggs tasted like fish. Barf. Price was outrageous family of 4 $115 doll... read more Went there for Sunday brunch... poor service no cutlery, poorly stocked items. Scrambled eggs tasted like fish. Barf. Price was outrageous family of 4 $115 dollars. I have had way better continental breakfasts at dive motels.....

Took my family for lunch. Excellent service and food. Christian the person who served us had very good customer service skills.Vegetarian options: Tasty n yummy... read more Took my family for lunch. Excellent service and food. Christian the person who served us had very good customer service skills.Vegetarian options: Tasty n yummy veg foodKid-friendliness: Booster seats were given to my grand children.

Went to Sunday brunch Aug 6th 2023. Food was good. But they were always out of food and the line to get more food was over 25 mins. If we hadn't gotten here bef... read more Went to Sunday brunch Aug 6th 2023. Food was good. But they were always out of food and the line to get more food was over 25 mins. If we hadn't gotten here before they opened we would have to had waited 30 mins to get our first plate. Paid $25 dollars per person and got $15 worth of food because the line was so long. Don't waste your time here. Might as well go to a regular restaurant for breakfast you will get more food and won't have to wait near as long.