New Sarum Diner in St Thomas
46230 New Sarum Line, St Thomas, ON N5P 3S7, Canada
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After a day of shopping in Sparta. We were directed to New Sarum Dinner. I was on the way home so we stopped by. What a place! Everything is homemade. It’s a super friendly quaint, homey warm. You go for dinner. There are no T V’s which is an excellent thing. There is history all over the walls. The food is made with love. I had beer battered fish and chips, and the pork cutlet with mashed potatoes and gravy. It’s as if Mom was there making dinner. There is something for everyone!
WOW......Me and my 5 friends (Up from Windsor On) had such a wonderful time here. The service was attentively quick and very friendly. The food was excellent. Each and everyone of us enjoyed our meals. Generous helpings, hot and fresh. Would recommend this to all. We will surely visit this place when we come back.
Excellent breakfast, awesome vibes!
Have been wanting to try this place after reading the reviews. Finally decided to make the drive from London. We were a party of 3 and we all really enjoyed our meals. We knew before even finishing our meals that we would be going back. We had the pot roast dinner, cheeseburger and fries and the club sandwich. We are already planning our next trip.
The fish and chips are amazing. We live in the states so it's usually cod, here they serve haddock. O man was it good. Boyfriend got the schnitzel, also very good. And to end the night I got a old fashioned milkshake (chocolate of course). Also amazing. Cute little place. Lots of cool things on the walls. And can't forget about the service our server was very nice and came back to check on us multiple times. Looking for a place around here this is it.
This place is a gem and I say that because it is a little hidden. It is not right on the highway but just a little off, like half a block. The food and service is impeccable and the locals make you feel as you live there.
Update: We have been here many times since we posted this original review. We had lunch there today and it was terrific. Fish and chips and a buffalo chicken burger. They were delicious. The most enjoyable part of our visit though was our server Laurel. She is very friendly, attentive and very witty! Laurel is one of the many long-serving employees of this restaurant. Says a lot about ownership when there is very little staff turnover. Just a great local restaurant that we discovered. It's off the beaten track so you can't see it from the main road. But sure is worth it!
Once again, we found a restaurant that offered more than a meal. It offered an experience. DINER does not properly describe this wonderful step back in time. Open for more than 75 years and counting. Offering eye pleasing authentic antiques, post war, and local historical pieces displayed in cabinetry, decorating walls, and counter tops are marvelous to gaze upon. Tastefully arranged and beckoning you to notice even the smallest of artifacts. We know it's not just the food the patrons are enjoying. New Sarum Diner is a unique establishment that offers a front diner room, a beautifully vaulted ceiling dining room AND a banquet room/hall with separate bar. Three different dining areas. As for the menu, it offered a large fair of foods. Casual dining menu, a quick diner meal or a more formal meal. The dessert menu was not a disappointment either, more than the average restaurant for sure. We enjoyed some casual dining items including nostalgic, perfectly done onion rings. Our plates were full and offered a garnish of homemade pickles which were delicious. The buns were so fresh they tasted like they were just baked. Dessert was an awesome bowl of apple crisp and a Mexican deep fried cheesecake. Both of these made our A list. This was definitely a gem of a find.
Amazing small town dining very friendly and fast service it was like eating moms home cooking another amazing meal
Excellent service. Always good food.
Best food Ive ever had at a restaurant hands down!
Been going there for years,on of my sons worked there years ago
Great small town place for diner. Homestyle cooking at its finest.
Been here a few times over the years , very nice family restaurant
Amazing experience as always!
Great food and fair prices
We love this place. Fast seating, fresh hot fast food and great service. Unfortunately theres no petting zoo here, yet. No sand people here at all , VERY NICE
This is a definite go to spot for anyone who hasnt been. And if you have been, you know what Im talking about. Reasonable prices and great selection. I personally recommend the Homer burger.
I tried this place out for the first time recently and can see why it s the longest running restaurant in Elgin county. The food is amazing, the servers are very friendly and it s got that nice old diner vibe that not many places around here have. I will be back again very soon
People who want breakfast on the weekends especially would like to be able to get it before 10am. These hours are definitely costing you money because our group of 15 went elsewhere. Oh well!
Just drove by it didnt go inside.
Myself and family had a awesome dinner we ll be sure to go back again
Great place for good homestyle cooking. Food was great, service was excellent. Food
Overall, it was a really good dining experience.
One our favorite places Food is consistent and great Food
My first visit. Very nice restaurant, would definitely visit again. Would recommend them.
Always good , never disappointed in food or service.
Great homecooked food.
Was travelling cross country from Toronto to Vancouver and decided on this establishment based on reviews. I must say, everything was exquisite! I cant say enough about the food! Also, (if Im not mistaken) our servers name was Tara. Not only did she know the menu very well, she was just fun to hang out with, very cool person; 5 stars for Tara and the entire team. You guys are amazing at what you do! My boyfriend and I will be recommending this spot to everyone!
The greatest diner there ever is and was.
Always a great dining experience
Good food good service still feels old school and comfortable
Always yummy food. Very down home atmosphere. Service is great and our server last night, Tara, was exceptional.
It was an enjoyable time in a comfortable venue. Parking: Close to the door. Ramp. Wheelchair accessibility: Lots of spots and inside accessibility.
Great Easter supper this evening. Well done everyone. Thank you. Kevin Mar 30/2024.
I usually LOVE going to New Sarum Diner and I almost always get the clubhouse sandwich with no tomato. Its amazing. The restaurant was super busy when we were there so this might play a part in it, but my fries came out cold, the bread was not just toasted but also stale and way too crunchy. Chicken was not as tender and juicy as it is normally, and I had to pick the tomato I didnt ask for off of it. Coleslaw was definitely nasty and I thought it was very strange that they put two pickles on top of the slaw. Those two pickles were probably the best part of the meal though. As always, great service, great atmosphere, I was just pretty disappointed about the quality of the meal.
Great quality food and friendly staff. Very nice interior. Corned beef hash was different from what i was anticipating but was good.
Food was hot and delicious plus all our orders were prepared correctly. Server made sure that we had everything we needed. Good value and nice relaxed atmosphere.
Great food Great service Great price. A must do again.
Great meal with nice, friendly service!
Delicious homestyle food and absolutely delightful server!
Fantastic Chicken
Love this place ..great food..but. On a very recent trip we ordered 2 milks.. wow..9.98 . That is nearly the price of 2 separate 4 liter bags. Its a bit overkill if ya ask me.. next time water will be good enough.
Great food
Very clean & friendly atmosphere. A variety of items to buy for children & adults.
Great food. Quick service. Friendly staff.
Great hand done burger
I ordered the vegetable stir fry however, it was served with chicken. I set the plate to the edge of the table in hopes the server would see and inquire as to why I wasnt eating. Multiple servers passed the table during the next 15 mins. I had to call a different server over as my server never reappeared. The restaurant was not full and was well staffed so I was surprised at the lack of service. Being my husband was mostly finished his meal by the time I could raise the issue- I had no interest in the meal being remade. The server apologised and removed the meal from my bill. No further compensation was offered.....and I still left a 20% tip!
Very nice little place, but I find the prices are too high for a diner. If I wanted to spend that much money on dinner, I would have gone to a more upscale restaurant.
Quick seating, friendly enough service. Bread was warm and soft. Ordered the chicken dinner and it is usually dry. It was still dry this time too. The Mrs had fish and chips and it was as expected. Couldve used another refill on the diet cola. I should maybe try something else next time.
Always a great meal here. Everything our family has tried is delicious. Great atmosphere and service.
Ive known about this place for years and only heard good things. Theyre all true. The food was great, our waitress was wonderful (sorry, i forgot her name).
Ordered a corn beef sandwich. Previous orders not long ago consisted of a well stacked sandwich. This time the sandwich had half the meat it use to. Totally disappointed and the sandwich was pricey for what I got. Will not return to this establishment again.We use to frequent this diner often!
Great food and staff.
I though the waitress was wonderful! An amazing atmosphere and definitely the food was great, Liver and Onios with mashed potato and vegetables!!
Very good home style meals. Wonderful waitstaff and service.
Nice atmosphere Small town goodness Food
Always excellent food & service!
Always great place to eat
Excellent service. Quality food for reasonable.
In the past i had gone to the Diner.Sat in the smaller part and it was great, that was 10 years ago, Had lunch with a friend on Sunday and still love the Diner glad you had not changed a thing absolutely good food! Food
Visited for the 1st time and was very happy with my experience. The food was great and our server (Cindi) was very friendly and helped make it a great experience. Highly recommended
We had the quiche with a salad. The crust was so flaky, so fresh and no skimping on ingredients. The salad was not just a clump of lettuce, had lots of goody extras. Our server was pleasant and very efficient. So much to choose from, must come back to try something else.
We always feel welcome and at home at the diner. Kudos to the White family and staff.
hello it was my first time at the restaurant the food was great will go back for sure
Excellent place to get breakfast. Ample portions and all cooked to perfection. Kid-friendliness: Family oriented restaurant Food : 5/5 |
The potato skins were burnt they did not have any cheese on them. The fish was fried to a crisp
Great fare and excellent service
Delicious breakfast , good service and the atmosphere was lovely .
Great diner fare in a dining room decorated with 1940ish Canadianian collectibles. Try the chicken or wraps!
Great food and service. Old school diner food.
First time visiting, service was awesome considering they were incredibly busy! Food was very prompt and delicious! The fries were very well seasoned. I had their veggie burger which I shared with my 1.5yr old, we both loved it! Prices are very reasonable and the desserts that my mom and husband ordered looked delicious. All around a lovely experience, we will definitely be back!
Excellent as always
Didnt have dinner. Just a drink and dessert. The atmosphere was warm, and its a good place to go for an occasion. Great place to just sit and talk. On the other side is the diner part, less formal. On the dinner side, the food is general pub food. The specialty is chicken, and the place is known for it, for 80 years. They do it in small batches, and it is subject to availability. Want to check it out. Parking: Great parking.
We enjoyed a family lunch at the New Sarum Diner. Reservations are strongly urged especially on the weekend.Our table was ready when we arrived. The staff were friendly and accommodating, and service was surprisingly fast. We had a variety of items from the menu, starting with some mozzarella sticks and mushroom caps. Our meals included lasagna, BBQ ribs, chicken tenders, salmon linguini and some burger and fry combos. Everybody ate well and was satisfied! Kudos to Christine, our excellent server!
Good home style food at reasonable prices. The staff is friendly and eager to please customer requests.
Like a step back in time with great home style food.
Had our meeting there with a sit down meal. Service was great. The servers were polite, efficient and very helpful. Parking: Lots of room and easy access Wheelchair accessibility: Good accessibility
Traditional restaurant, lots of antiques! The chicken felt a bit dry! Beef liver is delicious! The service is good!
Good food, great staff. Always hot and lots of it
Probably the best restaurant in all of Elgin County. I have never once been disappointed in their quality of service, their food or their prices.
This is a very wonderful Quaint restaurant good food good service lots of room to have a family gathering or even a reception if you make a reservation of course.
Great place to go food is great prices are fair staff friendly and service is good
One of our favourite restaurants near St. Thomas. Always good service and home cooked comfort food!
The staff are super nice. The diner is big but has a cozy feel. The food is great and you really get a lot for the value. I came there after seeing the Tundra swans. I recommend this restaurant for a great meal.
Lovely place, get the chicken family dinner
Love this place...been coming here for years.
Great food and great friendly service.
Excellent footlong hotdogs and rings for a Saturday afternoon lunch. Excellent service!
Great food. Great service. Reasonably priced
Really enjoy this place,very kind people,fast service and just like a home cooked meal .. delicious
I had the spaghetti and also enjoyed the atmosphere
Food was good. A bit greasy but good. Atmosphere really lacking. Dining ares needs to be separated from the cooking area. Very nice people who own the restaurant.
Friendly staff, food is not bad; but for the price their portions are a bit small.
I just love this place. Perfect for groups, families, single diners. Had the liver and onions as I cannot cook this very good myself. They did an awesome job. Delicious.
For roadside country style food the prices are insane I dont know what happened does it have new owners something changed $18 minimum for lunch and 23 bucks for other items is just nuts wont be returning.
New Sarum Diner is literally home away from home. You walk in and the vibe is straight up going home to the family farmhouse for dinner on a Sunday. Their service is consistently top notch and their food, if possible, is even better than the service. We have been many many times and never had a bad experience, well besides the one time the server emptied my daughters plate of fries that she wanted to take home but by the time we noticed, the deed was done haha. We have tried various menu items like the roast beef dinner, chicken fingers, triple burger, footlong, clubhouse, chicken wraps, pasta, desserts and always enjoy what we order. A special mention has to go out to their coleslaw. Its literally nothing to write home about, but I absolutely love it and crave it more than I care to admit. It comes with most of their meals, so dont fret! Their fries are also fresh cut, which in my opinion every restaurant should be doing, but thought I would mention it in case someone was wondering. Their prices are fairly low in my opinion for the quality of homemade food, and they definitely do not fall short on quality!
My favorite restaurant. Delicious food. Variety of food to choose from. I love their family style chicken dinner. Best place for breakfast. Relaxing atmosphere. Friendly service. Elgin Countys hidden gem. Its always busy which shows its a great place.
Group service. Rather crowded seating. Most meals were good. The sticky toffee cake was exceptional. Waitress very attentive.
Very good food, God bless you for your hard work.
The food was very tasty. Service was quick and ok.
Lovely service, cool place. Food was okay. Ribs- all right. Schnitzel was dry. Sticky toffee pudding and bread pudding were excellent. Food : 3/5
Chicken park and sticky toffee pudding to die for!
Enjoyed our dinner. The food was good and the server/ service was great. This was our first visit, but it wont be our last.
Great food and service
I would recommend this place to my friends.
Rustic atmosphere with friendly staff. Food was fantastic. This wonderful staff was super sweet for my friends birthday and generally very helpful and kind !!!
Clean restaurant, clean bathrooms, friendly staff. Lots of seating - bar area, dining room and a big room for groups. Food was well presented, good portion and tasty. Would definitely recommend eating here Food
Had open face chicken. Mashed potatoes were fantastic and vegetables werent soggy. Terrific meal and good price
Excellent customer service! And fantastic food!
Would highly recommend this place.
Had another hamburger sandwich. Hamburger was very thin patty. Somewhat disappointed.
Everything about this place was great! I cant wait to come back here.
friendly staff and the quiche was great
Excellent breakfast. The staff was swamped, but they were friendly and very professional. They made the experience great. Also their turkey dinner is excellent.
We love the New Sarum Diner and eat here frequently! We always have great service but we do want to give Laurel a huge shout out! She goes above and beyond and is so personable and patient, she is a definite asset to the diner! The food is fantastic, great down home cooking and the atmosphere is so nostalgic! Highly recommend the New Sarum Diner!
Great server. Attentive and friendly. Had a hard time choosing so opted for the schnitzel. My partner had the pot roast (quite tender). The potato skins were nice and the sundae was fab. I saw 3 other plates go out that looked yummy so will have to go back and enjoy them as well. I love the old times cozy timing room. Parking: Plenty of parking and the surrounding Hamlet makes an inviting view when you arrive.
$3.25 coffee and didnt even receive a refill Disgusting
Growing up in the area, my grandparents always took me here, so bringing my family brings up good memories. We always sit in the actual diner side of the restaurant, and the servers have always been very kind. The fish and chips are excellent, the veggie burger is also very good. There is plenty of parking available and the restaurant is wheelchair accessible. Definitely our favourite place for a lunch date!
The food and service was amazing as always
Food was spectacular. The service is amazing. Friendly staff and atmosphere. We need more places like this. Recommended dishes
Want an old school diner experience? How about a cozy lunch with an old friend? Maybe a family dinner with all the trimmings and extras? Yeah, theyve got you covered. Great service, great food, great atmosphere for whatever youre looking for.
Excellent!
Four of us stopped in for supper and were very pleased with the professional and friendly staff, good food and clean and pleasant atmosphere. Will stop again for sure
Was recommended by a local from Sparta to come check out this place. Went for dinner on a Sunday and pulled up and was pleasantly surprised to see that business is booming in this one horse town. Very clean establishment and friendly vibe. Opted to sit in the diner side but maybe will try the dinner side next visit. Highly recommend the clubhouse or steak on a bun. Parking: Vast choice of parking with little to no curbs and obstacles Wheelchair accessibility: Wide door ways and sections
My wife and I recently enjoyed the chicken and dumpling specialty of the day for lunch. Seems most people were also having it. Included mashed potatoes and mixed veggies as well as some nice pre-meal bread - and butter was spreadable. Food was good, plentiful and hot. Price was reasonable and service was excellent in spite of being quite busy. (Could use brighter lighting in the mens washroom.)
The best food and service.
Great place to eat
Food, service and attentiveness is right on.
Relaxing .service is quick even when busy. Good food and portions.Staff friendly and take the time to make sure the experience in a pleasurable one.l been going there over 30 yrs.and always had a good experience and leave happy . Parking: Good size.parking.with handy cap parking. No charge, always.clean in winter. Kid-friendliness: They have a good menu for children, highchair and the staff handles things so you have a relaxing meal Wheelchair accessibility: It is.wheel chair accessible close to door and kept clean in winter also good room to get.around inside.They are very helpful when needed
Food was excellent, service was prompt and atmosphere was cozy. We went at the right time - not so busy.
Delicious!
Excellent quality food st a great price. Great service Thank you Bernice Latos Food : 5/5 |
Great food great people
Great place to eat...never have been disappointed. Great atmosphere, food and staff.
Excellent food, very good service. Quaint location with a history that is highlighted in the decore. It was busy at the time but service and space was available. A bit noisy as the dining area is mostly open but manageable. Prices reflect a busy restaurant that serves good food as well as good sized portions. It is on the high side for a small town but worth the cost considering everything is more expensive now.
clean , nice food , lot of memories inside this building
Had hot beef sandwich and the gravy was chicken gravy not beef. The potatoes tasted like instant potatoes. Know not to order that again. The waitress never once came back after bringing food to us, to check how our food was, until she was clearing our plates.
Never had a bad meal .
This place is it!!! The food is all freshly made and delish. This place was a step back in time with great people and the best food!
The meat loaf is awesome. Very nice staff.
Parking: Plenty of parking for all
Amazing place, with amazing food and even more amazing staff!
Atmosphere is definitely nice, country charm meets grandmas house sort of decor. Eating area has plenty of tables and space too. Menu selection was alright, but breakfast wasn t anything remarkable. Could make it at home and it wouldn t taste any different. Staff was friendly though, plus I m sure it s nice for those in the area to be able to walk somewhere to eat.
Parking: 3 spots close to door Wheelchair accessibility: Close accessibility and easy seating Food : 5/5 |
Best food I gave had in a long time
Parking: ad a new sign up page Food
Our new go to place even though its 60km round trip. Amazing food and staff.
Great restaurant and dining experience. Fast friendly service. Schnitzel is deep fried so that was a disappointment but normally the food is good. Will always be back.
A great place to go for dinner great food good service thanks
Love this place, staff is great I love the liver and onions here :)
Good service, friendly atmosphere, excellent food
Great food and service
Nice, cozy, antiquey place. We keep going back.
Amazing food. Service was excellent.
Always have a great time when eating here. If you are looking for a good old fashion diner this is your place. Good food, fantastic staff and the atmosphere is wonderful.
A must have chicken and dumplings
Chicken dumplings
