The Arbor in Port Dover

Legendary

Got some fries from here which were good

I asked the girl who served me her name and it was Cam. She went above and beyond to ensure i was happy with my food. She seems like an amazing hard working girl.

Kids have major attitude swearing with eachother while serving customers, lady who works there is rude too

Two foot longs and one regular fries to share , $20 . Very good. Super fresh bun.

Always get the monster sized ice cream cones when in town

Meh

Take out place. Kid-friendliness: They have kid size meals and ice cream. Food : 4/5 |

Best soft serve ever!

Nothing says summer like a dog by the beach ...

First time being here in a while, not what it used to be. More bread than hot dog and the condiments were really runny especially the mustard.

Expensive

Its a great place to go for a treat

Fries are the best. Hotdog was delicious but orange drink sure doesnt taste like it did years ago. Very watered down

Nostalgia with a pricetag. Orange glow, footlong hotdog and fries, pretty much as I remembered, except the prices are crazy, like everywhere else nowadays.

I love getting the French fries here, always so delicious with quick service. I am gluten free and have always gotten fries here without being sick. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

We came here quickly on the way through, quick service with an old time feel. The golden glow was really good too .

If youve ever had a chance to visit Mackies in Port Stanley, youll never eat at this place in Port Dover or even visit the beach again. The Arbor is a glorified chip wagon, with very little seating capacity and its outside. Last time I was here I ended up being served cold French fries. I had a Golden Glow here years ago and simply do not understand what the excitement over this product whatsoever as it simply doesnt seem to be very tasty. Like the town itself, over-hyped!

The Arbor used to be great but over the last few years the buns (which used to be steamed) have grown huge and the wiener has become very skinny. The dry bun makes the hotdog taste like eating a loaf of bread thats wiener flavoured. The condiments have been reduced in number and the Golden Glow invented by the original owners is now flavoured water at best. The fries are good but the price keeps going up and the size of the container keeps getting smaller. You used to get malt vinegar, but now its some watered down concoction. The hamburgers always sucked so at least that hasnt changed. If you take a family of four here for dogs, fries and a drink, be prepared to pay large and they will want a tip too. Never tip when youre standing up. Go to Knechtels at the beach or Willies if you want better food and better prices.

Excellent foot long hotdogs fries and the service is amazing

When visiting Port Dover it is a must to drop by the Arbor and grab a foot long dog and fries.... delicious.The garnishes are fresh,with a huge variety. The place looks spotless and the cooking, prep area and staff were clean,neat and tidy. Seriously... serious hotdogs. Well done Arbor and staff Over and out until next time

Whats the point of having a phone number if no one answers the phone?

While the service was impressively fast and the staff genuinely pleasant, the food was a different story. The hotdogs, burgers, corn dogs, buns, and fries all seemed to conspire against our taste buds.....it was like a culinary horror show. Even the ketchup was in on the act, playing a villainous role. For the price we paid, we were expecting a tastier performance. Its a mystery how this place has a 4.1 rating; perhaps they have a secret fan club for underwhelming cuisine. If youre browsing reviews, save yourself the drama and head elsewhere for a meal that wont leave you feeling like youre in a foodie thriller. I apologize for the critical tone, but I believe in honest reviews to highlight areas for improvement.

$45.00 for 2 hotdogs, 1 small and 1 large fry, 1small glow and one medium. Sound a bit ridiculous to me and when my order came it had 3 hotdogs. The guy next to me said I ordered 3 and I said oh I must of just paid for your hotdogs. The server then grabs the hotdog to give to him and says no you didnt pay for it. Will never go back.

Change the bun. The bun for the hotdogs are way to big. The bun swallows up the hotdog I couldnt tell if there was a dog in there. The toppings are to large they jus fell out. Ive been coming here since a kid. Ive heard that Willies makes a better dog so I might try them next time. The fries were the best part of the meal!

A tradition

The arbor never disappoints! Delicious as always!

This is a perfect example of a tourist trap. We paid $29.15 for a poutine, a double cheeseburger, and a regular hamburger. After we started eating, we realized we received a double burger and a single cheeseburger (losing out on a slice of cheese in the mix up). It wouldve been alright if the burgers tasted good or at least are priced reasonably. Instead, the burgers are literally just plain (oddly dry) patties in an untoasted/untreated dry bun. The single slice of cheese was also not melted. So much for paying ~$10 for each disgusting burgers. The flavor of the poutine was alright but the cheese curd quantity was abysmal. The saving grace is that service was fast.

Drove more than an hour to try their footlong hotdog and their famous drink. We were so disappointed as there was nothing special about the hotdog, the bun was so dry and the Golden Glo was overrated and was too bland.

$53.70 for two footings two small fries and two med cokes. I was told 43.50 they couldn t get the debit machine to work. When they reloaded the machine the kid asked me what was the cost. I said I thought you said 43.50. Then charges me 53.70. Yikes that s a lot of money for two people to grab a nostalgic dinner. Won t be going back for a very long time now. Sure has change from when we went there over the years. Very disappointed

Friendly staff and classic burgers and hotdogs Great experience Food

ive always gone here since I was a little kid, nothing has changed and in the best way. Going to get arbour dogs and golden glows always brought the biggest smile to my grandpas face, and nothing was better than his smile. I make it a mission to always come every time I visit my cottage. Amazing service, super fast, i love everything about it.

$9 for a poutine that maybe had one tablespoon worth of curds. It tasted good but the portioning was horrible.

Cashier didnt listen to order. Only gave us half the food. Then charged us again for the rest of our food. Food was way overpriced , will never be back.

Nothing beats an arbor dog!! Delicious dogs, buns were fresh and topping were plentiful! 10/10!! Would recommend when in Dover!!

Went to the Arbor Dog today was extremely disappointed , the hotdog was half raw way under cooked and the fries were overcooked . Definitely not worth the money we spent

Havent been to the Arbor for years as moved out of the area.Had great childhood memories .Did not disappoint ,great hotdogs with the works.,fries ,golden glow ,and twirl Ice cream and staff awesome !very friendly

Local favourite. Great place to get a quick foot long hot dog before you tour around Dover to check out the stores and walk the beach or pier. Lots of topping choice and consistently fresh buns. Fries are great too, and I actually like that you go to a seperate window for each thing. Limited choices make service very efficient and it looks like a LOT of local kids can thank this establishment for their pocket money. Not fancy at all and awesome because, not in spite of this.

Consistently delicious food! This place has been a summer must stop since my childhood. But I cant afford to continue the tradition with my kids- 4 footlongs, 4 small drinks and 2 fries cost our family $60!!!

Great place for a good hot dog

Overpriced dump, $6 for a hotdog, which it tasted like sawdust, $9 for poteen very little cheese and fries the gravey was burnt run by again a newcomer that only cares about the money. With the no trespassing signs and no bikers allowed Port Dover is finished

Great food fast service hot food and cold drinks.

Always an A+

Not much has changed since I was a kid, a little pricy but its consistent atleast.

Its not the same anymore, $24.00 for 2 hotdogs and a fry, no drink

Burger was too dry and buns were not fresh... wasnt a good burger overall

I was a little disappointed. The hotdog was really small and overcooked. And 2 hotdogs, 2 fries, and 2 drinks certainly isnt worth $36 dollars.

Great!

Its not the Arbor of ol, but still isnt bad. It is a tad bit expensive for what you get, I was there recently and a foot long with the hotdog not in proportion to the bun size, and a water cost me $10 and some change. I wasnt expecting that. The staff are friendly and greet you with a smile.

Good eats.

I remember the foot-long hotdog being much thicker. Very disappointed in the $7.50 skinny dog.

The place to be.

Always a classic .

The food and drinks are always delicious. Parking: 40 ish spots. Recommended dishes Arbor Foot Long Hot Dog and Fries Parking space

i come here every year when i come to port dover?

3 hot dogs 3 fries 47 dollars no drinks. Hotdogs were like rubber and we had to order and pay separately for the fries. Also employees didnt want to be there. Someone should write a obituary for this place as its not the place ot used to be. We wont be back.

Classic, pricey but worth it!

Awesome

Awesome hot dog and fries

Love the arbour hotdog and fries and the Glow drink. Excellent place to go to and they sell ice cream as well for desert. There is a little sitting area or take it down by the beach Parking: In one entrance and out the other Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap parking available

Nice place right on the main drag, you can park there an hour if you eat which is great on a half busy day. Get some food in then go for a walk around town. Make sure to hit up the public bathrooms across the street

The weiner was quite small for the bun...I guess it leaves room for all the toppings they offer

Classic beach side food vendor. Foot long hot dogs, fries and ice cream all over priced but it is easy to leave there without regret. Food is good and filling.

Great place but its getting expensive. We go everg year. Golden glow is amazing!!! Parking: Large lot behind for free parking Kid-friendliness: Easy to eat kid food

A must visit every summer for our family! Cheryl W

I went to The Arbor last night around 7:45 to order a medium Golden Glow. Everything was going fine until I paid for my drink. I handed the server a $20 bill and five dimes, and only got $6 back. I argued that I had gave her a 20, which she argued back that I was reaching for a 10. I only had two 20s, and a 5 on me. I did manage to get some of my money back, but wasnt too thrilled about this happening. My advice to other customers is to lay your money on the counter instead of just foolishly handing it to your server like I did. Anyways, I dont think Ill be coming back anytime soon, especially on my own.

O.k. I like this place, the food is great and the people that work there are pretty darn good. The only issue I had was with the people standing around outside the place. They make it seem like a shady place, but it is not.

I ordered a cheeseburger the bun tasted a bit dry. Condiments use at your own risk. The spoon was laying in the relish. The employees are younger and very friendly. You have to get your fries at another window which is more waiting. Overall it was just ok

Going to The Arbor in Port Dover is a little like going to the House of Commons or the Plains of Abraham or any other location of great historical significance: it doesnt matter what the day or conditions is like, what matters is that youre at The Arbor! Great hot dogs and great French fries, but more importantly, a great location with long and deep memories for several generations. Highly recommended! Dietary restrictions: Fries are cooked in beef tallow, so theyre very tasty and soy free!

I am appalled by the service at The Arbor! The staff fat-shamed a customer and made fun of her appearance to her face. When we tried to speak to the manager about the situation he was completely defensive and dismissive. I will never go back here and dont recommend anyone support a business that treats people so horribly. Im incredibly disappointed.

Food was great as always but the kids working there are miserable and have zero customer service skills

$6.25 for a footlong hotdogs Nothing special Herr Ive had better from a street cart Not impressed Food : 1/5 |

An old establishment. With original drinks like the golden glow .

Foot Long Hot Dogs & fries were good but golden glow was excellent (orange drink )

6 plus for a small soft serve ice cream is a real insult, especially if it isnt even any good.

I paid $9 for a poutine and received such a small portion of food. Gravy was like two tablespoons and skinny fries. I felt cheated and scammed. Do not go here, better to go to Tim s or dominos.

Ive been a few times and I make a plan to stop on my way through Port Dover.

Old skool walk up resto. A Port Dover famously spot! Get a GLO to drink!

Expensive. The back bacon is dry and overcooked. There are better places to eat in the area for the same price.

Ordered a foot long and a large frie. The fries were good but the hot dog was just your average dog. Nothing special with spices or anything. The food is good but the drinks were hella expensive. Tons of condiments though for your fixings.

Craved an Arbor hot dog

Nothing kicks off the start of summer better than an Arbor Dog and a slurp of Golden Glow. A timeless classic. That said, the town certainly seems to have grayed considerably. Fortunately, the hot dog remains unchanged as there aint too many new tricks walking by the picnic table area. In fact, the dining area seems more of an outdoor seniors centre as Dover continues its transformation into a retirement town. Definitely, a wonderful walk down memory lane tho. Highly recommend.

While our fir a drive stopped by for a snack with a friend. Foot long hotdog and fries. Awesome service, love the fries. And of course took home a Golden Glow for my wife her favourite. Never disappoints!!!

100+ years of business for a reason!! So delicious!

Fries and dogs were very tasty

The best foot long hotdogs ever

Always good quick fries

Pretty good I ordered double cheese burger + hotdog They were both well above average and beyond my expectations I would definitely eat there again

Best footlong hotdogs around. Always have been and probably always will be! Perfectly grilled with a fresh and steamed bun. Plus lots of great condiments. Can t go wrong with a ritz red hot , AKA a footlong arbor dog

Worth the drive for an arbor dog, fries and orange glow

The Arbour is iconic in Ontario tourism. Port Dover a splendid place. A bit expensive but everything is. Awesome footlong hotdogs on soft buns and tasty fries as well as golden glow, a delicious orange drink. They have ice cream as well. Chill in the parking lot or drove over to the pier.

Love this place for sure... And when I called to verify product ingredients, they were kind and polite and totally understood the reason for checking... Busy as ever but soooo worth the wait!!

The bun is getting bigger while the meat is getting smaller Fries where good

Purchased a foot long hot dog today. Way too much bread. They use a sub bun for the hot dog, with a regular sized foot long wiener. Again, way too much bread.

I simply rolled up to get a slice, I had a women at the till Wiley a maples leafs hat yell at me because she looked stressed out and frustrated! This place was really cool before! Not at more!

The Arbor may be world famous but it certainly isnt because of its employees. Customer service was absolutely horrid during our visit. Unfortunately, this restaurant is employed by a bunch of teenagers with bad attitudes.

The arbor is a must when you take a trip to Port Dover. It is a mainstay of this beach side town. If you are passing thru and need a quick bite, stop and grab a world famous hotdog. The fries are pretty good as well. Dont forget to grab an ice cream when you are finished your main!

For a walk up hot dog place its fairly over priced. A foot long hot dog is essentially Ball Park priced. The Golden Glow drink is essentially watered down orange juice. But costs as much as a mixed bar drink. 2 medium drinks and 2 hot dogs cost 22 dollars. Unless a hot dog is part of your beach experience then I would skip it. They do have a nice supply of a variety of toppings.

Its all right definitely has gone down hill but for a quick bite to eat by the beach its allright

The Arbor is very great. They have excellent customer friendly service. There burgers and fries were delicious. I love there food and those high school students who work there are very friendly and helpful. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who goes to Port Dover.

Good food, all the workers are fine

Got a cheeseburger, chicken burger& small glow drink $19.95..

Great foot long hot dogs as always, but there drinks are pricey and no ice.

Another of our favourite summertime spots

Great time, not busy at all

Been eating here for years. Now, I deliver here periodically. A staple of Port Dover. Get down here and enjoy what they ve got to offer!

Service was very fast. TOO FAST! After placing order, took about 2 minutes to get food. Weiners had been sitting for a while on grill so they were dried out, ends were so hard that we could not eat. Buns were NOT fresh, very stale. Maybe from day before, or had been sitting out not covered for a while. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!! Used to love going to the Arbor for a good hot dog. Made fresh, and buns were toasted. Will never go back here again!

His place has been around forever and its easy to see why. Their foot long hot dogs are the best!

it was not bad for a hot dog

I have been to the Arbor for years and years. Nothing like the footlong hotdog til now. New wieners, I m guessing. It wasn t great. Tough skin, not very tasty. Disappointed.

Great service ... Friendly staff and fast We will be back .. The famous foot long..... Parking: This spot in in prime location in Dover..4 mins to the beach

You pay for the experience not the food..! $18 bucks for two hot dogs and add condiments yourself..

Hot Dogs are so good. The golden glow was phenomenal. Buns are fresh Fries = Delicious Free parking lot entertainment today as a lady rated the 2 ft curb!

A family tradition spanning 4 generations: An Arbour Red Hot loaded with natural toppings and an refreshing Golden GLOW liquid beverage refreshment... now with Fries!

Been going there for years always the same great food at reasonable prices great for families excellent prompt and caring staff the arbor is a old age tradition founded the year dad was born 1919 our parents took us from very young children and we carried on the tradition

Great fries.

Simply delicious food. Great idea to give the customer chance to add his favorite toppings by himself!

The Arbor experience has been a family tradition since before I was born. Great food and scenery. Everyone you meet there are in the same frame of mind. Love it !!!

The Burger is strong with this one. Kind of a smash style, thin patty, nicely seared, seasoned well. I would recomend a double cheeseburger for an optimal meat to chese to bun ratio. The dog is mighty fine also. Fries and ring game on point. Just crushing it guys. Hotdogs, Arbor hotdogs! Remember that song? Of course you dont, cause anyone my age isnt doing Google reviews, theyre doing bridge or needlepoint. Was it armor hotdogs? Ah the 60s were a hell of a time.

Great Hotdogs... Was in today ..and what happened to the hotdogs ..they are like a needle .anyway love this place

One of my favorite hotdogs stands . Have been coming here for years

If you re charging the price based on your location and how old your restaurant is. I ve no complaints at all for your expensive price. If not, this food don t worth that much price. There s no delicacy ,aroma or special taste in your food which reminds me of anything. One thing i like is that it reminds me old golden days. My advice you should convert this location to museum and charge for location not for food. This is my first ever review in my life. You guys disappoint me

Typical white-washed Canadian fare here, but definitely overpriced for the quality and quantity of food received. The only decent food item is their fresh cut fries, but the portion received is expensive! Their orange glow? Glorified orange juice that tastes flat due to all the pulp being removed and copious amounts of sugar being added, plus they have the nerve to charge almost $5 for a small glass! Everyone rants and raves about their hotdogs, but they are merely Schneiders footlongs that one can purchase from the grocery store!! Go down the street to F Shack and get a delicious fried chicken sandwich that will actually have flavour!

hot dogs were cold and they didnt put the stuff on I asked. Fries were cold dry and hard Wont be going back again

Asked to wear a mask outside or no service . I make better hotdogs on a microwave. Prices much to high for what they are serving. They dont have mayo !!!Young staff were pleasant

The Arbor is a bit of an institution. Its not that the food is over the top amazing (though it is quite tasty!!) its just something you do. The COVID restrictions have slowed the pace a bit, but Im glad to see them taking it very seriously (They even shut down for a little bit when one of their staff was exposed to someone who was exposed! Kudos to them for taking this seriously!) The prices are a little much, but I honestly dont mind paying it to help keep this place going; my only real beef is what they call a large Glow would be considered a small or medium anywhere else. Past that, I would strongly recommend everyone give this place a try at least once; also, for my money, forget the Hot Dog, go for the Corndog!!! ;)

You cant be in Port Dover without getting an arbour dog

Still a great place. Hotdogs still great but taste just a little different.

Good hot dog .didnt like the golden glow .it wasnt how I remembered it from my last visit in the eighties .wont try it again

Taste is just as you can expect. Just ordinary grilled hot dog, but because view of the town, gives you little bit better experience!

If you like a good Foot Long dog or a hamburger and fries this place might be for you. You order at the window but what s a bit odd is that there are different things at different windows!! The food was all tasty and reasonably priced. They also have their own drinks Glows which are quite good but could perhaps use some ice. If you are in the area its worth a try; while is just dogs and fries it s kinda different and makes for a fun experience. Check it out!!

Prices were affordable especially for a tourist destination area. As a biker I appreciated the very minimal wait time for our food as we ride for long hours. The food was delicious and all employees were very helpful and pleasant. Definitely will be a go to place for is to eat.

Absolutely amazing quality food and costumer service! Fast service, and nice employees! This is definitely the best place to go eat in Southern Ontario

Great hotdogs!!! A timeless classic youll enjoy with your family!

Delicious as always!

Always love going to The Arbor, but this time was awesome. Grace helped us out at the counter and was super wonderful with us and our little boy! Someone who can be so cheerful, kind, and helpful especially during these times in a chaotic place deserves some special recognition! Great experience. We ll always be coming back.

Great footlongs

Great place....

Quick service and excellent food

Awesome hotdogs. Fast service.

Awesome

Always a nice trip to dover for a quick bite at the Arbor!

Classic. Tradition. Always satisfying. Fresh hot fries. Delicious footlong. Staff is always friendly and helpful.

Killer foot-long hot dogs. Soft, fresh buns.

Best place for footlong it was so so so good.

I love the cherry glow!

Was excited to come back but the menu has been changed and Im sorry to say I wont be returning BC of it

The food is good but the amount you pay for what you get is rediculous. For what they are they could really step up their menu and quantity

Hands down the best French fries in Port Dover! Dare I say maybe in ALL of Norfolk County. They are the perfect amount of crispy to soft potato on the inside! In fact we typically order Arbor French fries and pair them with other meals downtown. We end up with a lot of extra food but when their fries are that good it s hard to settle for mediocre French fries at other establishments! Can t wait for my next fix!

I can always go for a Golden Glow and a hamburger! fantastic food.

Pretty good place was packed

Service was fast, fries and dog were hot and tasty. The Arbor seems to always have the goods to make the drive worth it

This pick up window restaurant is a complete rip off and the food is lousy. We ordered two bacon sandwiches on a bun. One would think you couldnt mess that up. The two pieces of bacon we each received on a 10 cent Kaiser was not enough meat to feed my cat. It was tasteless and expensive for $5.75 each. The large fries were undercooked and they stick it to you if you want a drink. The adult cup was $5.00 and the next size down was a third that size and they still charged you $4.00. So guess what size everybody wastes their hard earned money on for a watered down soft drink. $30.00 gone forever.

The food is and the service is quick

Enjoyed a footlong hotdogs and a drink. Staff were friendly, great set up to help with Covid restrictions. I couldnt get over how fresh and soft the hotdogs buns were. Would definitely enjoy food from here again.

Awesome place, great people reasonable prices, family oriented and we have been going there several times per season for the last 30yrs everytime we go there we have to get a Famous Arbor Dog

My son loves the long dog and I enjoy the double cheeseburger with fries

Pretty good food. Id recommend going to this place easy order and pick up right on the street. Parking easily accessible.

Going to the arbor is an experience that has happened in my family for well over 30 years. My grandpa brought my mom here when she was little, my mom brought me here when I was little. It is a tradition which sadly was interrupted last year due to covid. Today we passed by and were very happy to see this place was open. I grabbed a double dog, and a large fry, and it just tastes like tradition. The only thing that I would complain about is that I wish the portion sizes were bigger. A large fry is a medium in most other places. Despite that, I will continue to come back for many, many years in the future.

Awesome food. Very friendly staff.

Its the Arbor. Need I say anymore. This awesome place is a land mark in beautiful Port Dover. Definitely worth checking.

Dont know why the sign talks up the orange flow drink or whatever its called. The peach one is far better.

Good for fast food for the beach and reasonably priced

If You are going to Port Dover, the Arbor is a MUST go to spot. The owner and Staff are A#1 and the food is always delicious and done to perfection. The buns are so FRESH its almost like they bake them on site! Always a part or reason for a trip to Dover. While Youre there, might as well cross the street and play a little min-golf too.

Always pretty good

Best hot dogs in the neighborhood.

Great as always, good covid safety protocol being followed

Best foot long dog in the world

Only have been once. But we enjoyed the Orange Glow and fries I would not call the drink spectacular. but it was worth the try

This is a take out food place with a few picnic tables outside. Good hot dogs with great assortment of fresh toppings. While we prefer the all beef wieners from the big box store, the buns here are delicious, melt in your mouth bread. Fries good too. Typical beach prices and only 2 short blocks from the beach.

The foot long hot dog is legendary I can remember a great many years ago getting home cut fries and the foot long and was barely able to finish.

Great footlongs

Great Staff - Always Very Friendly and Inviting - Excellent Service - Excellent Food ! Its a Tradition for so many people :)

Love this quaint little gem! Vintage & charming setting. Staffed by keen locals. The real deal. Just sweet. Many happy memories of Port Dover... including the Arbor restaurant.

Love the dogs.