Tomlin in Thunder Bay

Lovely place, excellent service food was fancy, but flavor lacking.

Never got to try the food. Service was poor by management who couldnt take proper reservations. Double booked, offered no professional apology with a cocktail while waiting, no real hospitality .just stayed as a walkin, its my review and its fair to say how I feel. Waiting for another place to prop open that has good quality food and a modern upscale dinning, then tomlins in trouble.

It was our first time at Tomlins, and I have to say they didnt let us down. we were celebrating my wifes birthday. Our waitress was the on point she suggested the family style sampler, and it was amazing. There were seven of us, and we all left there full and happy and I must say the food was amazing its going to be our special occasion must go restaurant what am I saying we Will go there many times in the near future thanks again

I have not seen my mother in a few years. When we told me she was coming to visit I knew that I had to get her to Tomlin. Everything about this place is a win! The staff are incredible! The food! I can t even describe how delicious it is. Thank you for helping me to make her visit memorable!

Absolute gem in Thunder Bay. I sent them a message ahead of time asking if they could accomodate my vegan diet and they were responsibe, helpful, and kind. We had an AMAZING dinner and ate every bite. Service was attentive but not overbearing, atmosphere was sophisticated but not snooty, and the food was outstanding. Highly recommend! Vegetarian options: Great options on the menu and they adapted dishes to fit a vegan diet. Dietary restrictions: Dishes were adapted for my vegan diet and they even created a vegan pasta that wasnt on the menu!

Amazing staff and even better food! The dry aged ribeye is INSANELY good and whichever chef made the green sauce on it needs to be voted prime minister! This is BY FAR my FAVOURITE restaurant in Thunder Bay!!!

Service was fast and food was amazing! Drinks were abit pricey but they are potent. Definitely recommend the chicken burgers

I was a solo diner without a reservation. The service was attentive and friendly. I had an exquisitely crafted sloe gin cocktail, lake trout with pakoras, mango and curry sauce. The trout entree was spectacular, excellent portion of fish and everything was delicious. I was not expecting anything this amazing in Thunder Bay!

World class right here in our little city.

From the helpfulness to get our large party in, to the service to the food, everything was INCREDIBLE!!! Some of the BEST food I ve EVER had!! The rib eye is just perfection!!!

I never miss an opportunity to come to this place when I am in town. IT IS A MUST. Creative and delicious eats comparable if not better than dining experiences in large cities. Great service and cocktails! A serious favourite!

Everything was excellent, great vibe, friendly service, amazing food. The oysters, pork belly with watermelon, Amaro cocktail, and cheesecake were all fantastic. The bartenders were knowledgeable, fast, and personable. Thanks Billy

Although food is great, this restaurant prides themselves on being fine dining . With fine dining comes the expectation of a pleasant atmosphere, yet you re packed in like sardines and cannot hear anything at your table because of how overcrowded they make their restaurant. It is not an enjoyable place to dine-in at with no option for take-out to still enjoy the food. If you re looking for an enjoyable fine dining dine-in experience, would recommend Caribou or The Keg where there s more thought towards the diner s experience and enjoyment. If you don t mind being shoulder to shoulder with other tables and yelling to talk to the person you re dining with, this place is worth trying out!

Ordered the tasting menu, the food was epic!!! Every dish was a culinary masterpiece.

Helluva rose sauce.

My daughters and I just finished a fabulous dinner here. The 1/2 chicken, arancini and salmon were to quote my teenage daughters 10/10. Great staff and very helpful.

Top notch. Burgers to die for

Always top notch! Great dishes with interesting ingredients and excellent cocktail menu. Service is always fantastic. Price is very reasonable for the quality.

The Tomlin was recommended by a number of different people; it did not disappoint. From the cocktails to the small bites, right on through to the main dishes, the food was incredible. The service team was super attentive, making the experience extra special. I would recommend the Tomlin to anyone visiting the city.

Remarkable restaurant in TB. Great service, hospitality, dishes, drinks, and presentation. You can tell the staff really care. It s a shining gem for the area. Food : 5/5

Never a bad experience. Tuesday burgers, I was there for Wednesday chicken sandwich. Staff amazing. Must go but plan ahead because its busy. Stop by barkeepers around the corner.

Some of the best food and service in Thunder Bay. Highly recommend the prime rib to share also zucchini fritti for a starter!

It is hard to get in on a Tuesday or Wednesday at opening due to the burger specials. You might have to wait in line but it s worth it for sure. The chicken burger special and the hamburger special are A-mazing!!! Staff are super friendly and atmosphere is great although kinda loud inside.

Didnt get to try it. Waited the first hour and a half then another 45...by that time the magic of trying it was gone and we went elsewhere

Food is top shelf, atmosphere is like something out of the big city eateries.

Amazing! Highly recommend.

Wow. What an adventure that was. Start to finish, that dinner was supreme. Every dish was its own little universe on the plate. The attention to detail was highlighted from the ingredient selection all the way to the plating. A stunning experience all around. I was joined by my husband and teenage son, both celebrating their bdays. Tomlin was one of the reasons we opted to celebrate bday weekend in Thunder Bay. So glad we did and we cannot wait to come back again. Note on the vibe: It s beautiful, feels like a cool friend s house, and is somewhere that makes me feel good inside. Go here. And enjoy every bite. Vegetarian options: A few vegetarian choices, and they will accommodate any requests.

Great food, reasonable prices. A true Thunder bay gem.

February 15.2024 my son and l went to Tomlins for dinner. What a fine dining experience we had. Totally enjoyed it and then some. Absolutely great customer service, very friendly and knowledgeable. Dinner was super amazing and ambience was awesome,too. The only thing we didnt like was, maybe by mistake the A/C was on. It was rather a bit chilly in the dining room. None the less, well be back, next time were in Thunder Bay again. We can only recommend Tomlins. A must go!!!

Food is always great but the wine list really sucks. I know I know they are trying to promote Ontario wines and a few other really obscure wines but for the most part it does not work for the mainstream. At least not for me. The lack of a variety of wines is the reason we do not go as often as we would otherwise. We would normally bring our own wine and pay the corckage but this time we didn t and were again totally disappointed with the selection. The low food score is because of the wine list. The food is top notch. The atmosphere is great but be prepared for loud. But I actually enjoy the buzz. But adding a Cabernet and a Malbec to the list would be fantastic. I know we can t be the only ones to feel the wine is the drawback here.

Decent prices, trying to be too much. Could have a better menu.

Top notch food. The Tomlin is one of my favourite restaurants in Thunder Bay. Options for both sharing food or eating individual meals. Quality of the food is fine dining and the menu changes frequently. The atmosphere is cozy as it is not a large restaurant but very warm and inviting. Modern with a Northern twist. They do reservations for groups of 6 or more and do have an events area. Make sure to book in advance as Tomlin fills up fast. There is parking right next to the building on various streets but it is limited. Overall great restaurant and great experience

Great food and engaging servers. Tuesday night is Burger Night. Well worth your money.

Best dining experience Ive had in Thunder Bay in many years. Quality food. Stacy is excellent. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in its work and it is a beautiful thing.

Tomlin never misses when it comes to their service, food and atmosphere. Its an absolute must for anyone who lives in the city or who happens to be staying in Thunder Bay.

BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH EVER. Life changing

Always an amazing culinary experience

Very disappointed:( was our first time coming here and I was so excited! Our server was a bit micro managing and patronizing with us. She said a few things but one of the bigger things she said was to not get one of the dishes we wanted. Two of us got the pork belly and it was really hard on the outside/overcooked. Sad that our experience was like this.

First time in a long time going here and I just have to say it did not disappoint! Food looked good, tasted even better and obviously had to save room for dessert! Service was personable and even though the restaurant was packed they made us feel like were were truly having our own personal dinning experience. Thank you for an amazing night!

I felt like I went on a food adventure. I fell in love with everything served, from the salads to the deli meats. The pork belly was unforgettable. Highly recommend.

Amazing food, amazing service. We had reserved a table(6+) and ordered the Chefs Tasting @ $75/person. Lots of amazing food... And we had a wonderful time. Thanks Tomlin

Amazing food and a great atmosphere. Lots of signature drinks and always a good time.

I had a great experience at Tomlin restaurant in Thunder Bay. The starter and dessert were both absolutely delicious, and the service was excellent throughout my meal. However, I wasnt a fan of the main dish. When I expressed this to my server, she immediately offered to speak with the manager to see if they could do something to make things right. I was amazed when they offered me a discount on the dish I didnt enjoy. The staff at Tomlin truly care about their customers and ensuring they have a positive dining experience. Their commitment to customer satisfaction is commendable, and I appreciate the way they handled my situation. Even though I didnt like the main dish, I would definitely visit Tomlin again and try something else. Overall, Tomlin is an excellent restaurant with fantastic food and exceptional service. If youre in Thunder Bay, I highly recommend giving them a try!

My husband and I shared the XL Dry Aged Ribeye last evening. It came with a mixed salad, vegetables, and roasted potatoes. It arrived family style in an assortment of platters. It can easily feed three to four people. It was beyond our expectations! The house red was delicious too. We finished the evening off with coffee that the restaurant gets from St. Paul s Roastery. Delicious too. I highly recommend this restaurant for the five star service and fabulous dining experience. Thank you to the Tomlin for a great night out. . We brought the leftovers home for steak and eggs this morning. P.S. We started off with the Pork Belly which you should definitely have when you visit the Tomlin!

The tartare is good. It is also better to order another starter when eating alone. The service is excellent.

4/21/23 A busy Friday night, the host was fantastic at getting us seated, the cocktails were exceptional along with the food.. It was date night for us and decided to dine international (we being from the State s) we ll certainly return and recommend this establishment to our friends..

This place is wonderful. Food was delicious and service was more then spectacular Courtney and Sarah were wonderful and definitely would recommend. Though it can get pricey, the atmosphere and food is well worth it. Definitely recommend!!

Busy and loud, but the meal was fantastic. Recommended if you have a big group, or if you arent looking for an intimate, dating atmosphere.

Best meal Ive ever had. Waiter was fast and always made sure we had anything we needed. Well worth the cost. Parking: Park on side streets nearby. Parking is free on evenings and weekends.

Very good quality, admirable service. Bustling spot

FANTASTIC! Did not expect much from a restaurant in Thunder Bay but this proved me wrong! This restaurant is a must. Everything is perfectly prepared and presented. Must haves: Gyoza Croquettes, Pork Belly, BBQ Pork Loin, and the finish with the Baklava (this is one of the best Ive had). This place is a must!

Food was really good...

Everything was great here from the service to the food. Its set up as a family style or sharing. Everything we tried was delicious but the standouts were the eggplant and the lamb spaghetti. The servers were great and gave great wine recommendations.

We re celiac and dairy intolerant and they very kindly offered a gluten free vegan pasta off menu and it was amazing! We were then surprised with an option of a gf vegan mouse and it was delicious! It was very loud, thats the only reason I gave atmosphere 3 out of 5.

Holy wow! I cant believe the experience my husband and I had at Tomlin this past weekend. We had no expectations walking in, we were visiting the area and were just hungry and looking for a bite to eat. But WOW, we were blown away. The food was absolutely incredible, we savoured every mouthful and wiped our plates clean. The drinks as well! You could tell there was a lot of thought, careful consideration, and passion poured into every bite and sip. We shared the sweet potato fritters, crispy pork belly, and broken lasagna. All were unbelievable. And to top off the wonderful eating experience, our server was perhaps one of the best people we have ever met. Shoutout to Stacey! She went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our meal, and recommended some amazing dishes and drinks. She was just a delight to chat to, thank you Stacey! We both left Tomlin agreeing that it was the best meal and service we have ever had. Seriously. You have to go!

The food was fantastic! The pork tenderloin was cooked just right. The staff were friendly and attentive without being intrusive. The atmosphere was low light for a great ambiance. My only comment would be that the room was a bit... crowded. Parking: St. Paul Street is your best bet.

One inch Thick flour base of pizza is so very unhealthy. The topping and sauce came loaded with salt. Overall bad quality. Overrated.

Went here one night with my family, and it was such a great experience that we went back the next night. We ate the entire appetizer menu, I think. :) Definitely my favorite restaurant that I ve been to in Thunder Bay. Great food, great cocktails, nice wine selection, good service, etc.

Best restaurant in the city hands down

We had the large tasting menu, 4 appetizers, 2 pastas, 2 meats, salad, potatoes, and 3 deserts (we had left overs) but everything was amazing. Kid-friendliness: Our kids are 11 and 13, the bar tenders were happy to make them Shirley temples

Best Restaurant in town and our obvious favourite! This place could be in the restaurant district of Toronto and do very well! Vegetarian options: I love the wonderful meat dishes but my vegetarian colleague says she has many choices

The food was fantastic. Amazing cocktails and an amazing overall experience. Best restaurant I tried while visiting Thunder Bay. Highly recommended.

sometimes it s just not about the food very pretentious very loud bartenders scoured long faces just a poor attitude all around but we were hungry and decided to stay Food was tasty well presented but i fortunately all those beautiful flavours and sauce wasted since they do not serve bread What? at least ask the customer it does t cost much and people appreciate good bread with tasty sauces we travel and eat at a lot in restaurants the best ones are the ambience and customer service the oldest trick in the book

Different specialty every night. Went for Their burgers and fries. Delicious. Food

Great experience! Excellent food and service

Type place for a good meal. Friendly service.

Best restaurant for dine in TBay..nice atmosphere.. delicious fresh food ..the perfect service

Oysters are fantastic.

Food was different in the best way... not weird, everything is absolutely delicious and wait staff was friendly and professional. Super impressed! Good prices too

Excellent food and cocktails!

Tried the 4 person tasting menu this evening and it completely exceeded all my expectations. Not only was the food delicious but each course was a great size. Our server Courtney was wonderful and attentive. Our water glasses were always being refilled and she walked us through every dish.

Third time there and was pretty disappointed. Assumed now that Bistro One / Seler Restaurant and Bar has changed for the worst since new ownership that this place would be our new go to. Unfortunately the limited choice on the menu and bar like atmosphere it s not the place for us. If we are going to spend $200 plus for a meal and drinks for two we would assume a better selection would be available and that we could carry on a conversation without yelling. Food is decent though.

My 5th time and it was as amazing as the first time!! Thunder Bays best kept secret, I challenge you to find a better place to dine in Tbay with friends or even 1 on 1 with your SO.

Disappointed by the service, I asked for bread and was told that they dont serve bread

One of the best restaurants in Thunder Bay, I always recommend friends from out of town come here. Their menu is ever changing so it s always exciting to visit very few months to see what s new. Service is fantastic, everyone is so attentive and knowledgeable. On Tuesdays they have burger/veggie burger nights $15 for a huge burger and a giant plate of fries, you can t beat that when a McDonald s Big Mac costs the same. Come here instead. Wednesday s are their chicken burger night, same price I believe. Desserts are fancy and unique. Their coffee pot de creme is a must try. Their bar menu always changes and every drink is very well crafted and delicious. They offer unique and fun mocktails for those who do not drink. The ambiance is lovely, very clean space, spacious single use bathrooms. Please note that the restaurant is quite small and tables are a little close together. It definitely isn t quiet. But don t let that deter you, this is an excellent dining experience. Come here for your next special occasion, you won t regret it. For what you get, their prices are extremely reasonable. I think last time I came here, at 2 drinks each, multiple apps, two entrees + dessert the bill was still under $200. Great value for everything. Unlike some fancy restaurants here that charge you $30 for 2 bites of pasta. You ll leave here full and satisfied with leftovers to spare.

The service and food was great!

Had an exceptional meal and Extraordinary service Enjoyed every aspect of our dining experience this evening Food : 5/5

All their dishes are amazing but we are always blown away with their preparation of fish. Today it was the Cod En Papillote; phenomenal. That goes for the entire staff as well.

The Good Stuff: amazing adventure into food if you choose the family style way. I ate things I would never have tried. Unique experience, indeed. The Bad Stuff: Its definitely a noisy little place and too dark for my liking. Couldnt tell what I was eating most of the time. Service was great, however lengthy. Vegetarian options: Between having one vegetarian, one siliac and one lactose intolerant within our group, we were accommodated.

The food was wonderful. Flavourful and great presentation. Service was spectacular.

Absolutely incredible food!

The best oysters Ive had in town. Fridays at this local favorite are an excellent time to enjoy sweet, briney goodness on the half shell. I would love some horseradish... or, in line with the artful kitchens perspective, substitute red radish for the cucumber in the mignonette My companion and I shared a dozen (not malapeques ), alongside the excellent pork belly flautas. Think but made with food We split the 45 day dry-aged ribeye (truly a rib steak ) sided with roasted vegetables, inspired potatoes, and a beautifully balanced salad... (flake salt on the finished steak) cough The steak is market price, and definitely a bargain for the quality!

Great atmosphere and clean setup! Staff were all bright, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the menu. The food and drinks are delicious to boot! There were a few ingredients that had me doubtful in both the drinks and foods (grapes with chicken??) but surprisingly, were incredibly delicious. Definitely throw caution to the wind and enjoy the unique, delicious tastes that Tomlin has to offer. For reference, I ate the broccoli dish (absolutely delicious), the chicken thighs (amazing), and I drank the Hip to Be Square (photo) and poolside.

The only downside is falling in love with a dish and then facing a menu rotation. Im not mad, it just makes me savour everything I order all the more. A place that makes me fall in love with vegetables all over every time I go.

10 out of 10

You must construct additional Pylons! Food was absolutely fantastic, waitress was very friendly and quirky. She took the time to explain several of the wine and menu options and brought out samples for two different wines. Music was also really great!

Awsume food and awsume staff. Highly recommend to anyone

Always a nice experience at Tomlin, food is delicious, and the environment is very laid back.

This is a not-to-be-missed restaurant!! Everything from the white Negroni, to the charcuterie board, to the amazing salmon, and the fettuccine with scallops - WOW. The service was outstanding and the atmosphere is lively. Bravo!

Fantastic meal

Outstanding meal and service. Not sure how they do it but they back a ton of flavor into every dish. Bright and balanced in every bite. It was a surprise and delight to find a restaurant of this caliber while traveling through the area.

10/10. Eat here.

5/5 on food, venue, atmosphere, and price. Top 3 favorite restaurants in the world for me!

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. We had amazing time!

Second time this week Ive given 5 stars and again its a very nice restaurant with exceptional staff. Thunder Bay is impressing me with its dining. Street parking as well, although there is a parkade two blocks up, and plenty of side streets to park on as well. The entrance is wheelchair accessible as is one of 3 washrooms in the back. Seating is higher chairs and tables for 2 or 4 people with a 6 seater in the window area. There is a 30 person room in back for larger groups, which is good to know as it can be booked. There is also seating for 10 at a long table facing the well stocked bar. Service was quick and the food exceptionally good. I had 6 raw oysters and a Shwarma sausage and spaetzle dish. My partner had a meat platter appetizer and roasted brussel sprouts as a meal. The sprouts were to die for. The Shwarma sausage was spicy and delicious as well. We finished off with two desserts, a smoked bourbon pie and a rhubarb cake. Both were delicious. The menu changes with the seasons and the choices of the chef so every visit can be different. We showed up just after opening at 5 pm and were seated right away. Once the seats are full, the maitre dame takes your cell number and believe me, they are diligent on following up when a table is empty. $160 for two with appies, entrees, several drinks each, dessert and taxes.

Excellent food, very attentive and friendly staff, nice interior, and creative dishes.

Great food, fresh and very original. Also the drinks are fantastic!

My favourite restaurant in Thunder Bay. Consistent, high quality plates and a menu that changes with the seasons/local availability. Everything is made in house including the bread and mustard! Affordable options, and personable, well trained staff that are knowledgeable in gastro culture and local wine and beers. Also an excellent place to treat yourself to a hand crafted, stiff cocktail.

Sharing plates and cocktails were great! Our server Sarah gave excellent recommendations for a pair of newbies. Would definitely recommend!

Delicious food and great service. Our server, Sarah, described the dishes and made recommendations that were spot on. I highly recommend!

One of the best restaurants in the province, let alone the city. Your visit will begin with incredible friendly but professional service from the servers, bar, host, and all. The food is local, creative, and incredibly well executed, with awesome and diverse options up and down the menu. This is a cant miss spot, where the service is almost as incredible as the food choices.

Absolutely delicious meal and drinks. Highly recommend.

fantastic cocktails friendly staff, had the Pea Fritters as a small snack, was stupendous.

Service was excellent and all the food and drinks were superb! I was impressed by not only how amazing every single dish tasted, but how all the dishes had such different flavour profiles. It was my first time here but will not be my last; a must-try in Thunder Bay.

Food is delicious and the portions are very generous even if intended to be shared. Prices are fair. The atmosphere is nice. We dined at the bar and the bar and serving staff were excellent. For these reasons, I totally recommend Tomlin and would go back. But, the holier-than-thou attitude by the hostess upon entry was a put-off. She also had a mini conniption when we had a third friend join us at the bar once the seats beside me were vacated. The hostess chided us and said, Next time you must know that we alllllwaaaays have the seats filled and you cant just add people on your own. This was despite having space available in the back room, at the bar and at the table just behind the hostess stand. Ok lady, relax.

The pasta was fantastic. Very different flavors than most restaurants. I had the Mezzo Tortiglioni. The staff were informative and friendly. We will be back.

Went with family and was blown away by the meal. Absolutely delicious. Service was great as well, despite being a busy Friday night. I would highly recommend eating here

Great food and excellent atmosphere. Good spot for dinner or cocktails.

I was trying to have a nice birthday dinner while traveling solo and they told me their kitchen was closed even though it was 2 hours before they closed. Didnt really believe them. Had a great meal at another restaurant.

Excellent! Best meal in a long time. Smart menu. Excellent wine selection. Digestif on point. Recommend atleast twice while u visit thunder bay.

Great place to spend, great food, awesome drinks

It was our first time visiting Thunder Bay from Toronto. Tomlin did not disappoint! The food and the service was amazing! We got the dry aged ribeye with potatoes and salad, and the spaghetti. The quality and depth of the dishes were better than many Toronto restaurants we have tried recently. Definitely not a place to miss if you want a good meal. The waitress also went out of her way to write a list of recommended restaurants, cafes and bakeries for us to venture to.

First experience there. It was amazing. Food beyond amazing. It was creative, flavourful and delicious. Service was impeccable, they were very accommodating to food sensitivities and so kind and attentive.

Being from the Chicago area, we know good restaurants - and this is one of the best! We enjoyed the fresh squash & beet salad, locally-sourced lake trout, and the pasta with pork. All-in-all a five-star experience!

Tomlin offers exquisite dining and sophisticated cocktails in a casual atmosphere. The service is impeccable; the wait staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, and were ready with a suggestion or two upon asking for recommendations. A great place to go for drinks after work, or to catch up with friends for dinner, Tomlins food is hearty but elevated. The menu is playful, fusing elements of different cuisines together in extremely creative ways, and pairing familiar dishes with unexpected flavors. The result is a delightful dining experience guaranteed to have you wanting to come back to try something new each time you visit. Vegetarian options: There is enough variety in the menu that any vegetarian dining here will have plenty to choose from and not be disappointed.

Amazing experience everytime Ive gone. Food and cocktails are so good you can order pretty much anything and it will be good which gives you the freedom to explore. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable and add even more to the overall experience. Would 100% recommend if you are looking to treat yourself to a nice night out

Eclectic menu, great flavour combinations, unusual but tasty wine choices! Family style sharing for 4 or more, or drop in for a medium rare burger for $15! Something for everyone!

This restaurant would rate the same in Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver: Its fantastic! Our service was great, the food was great - I hosted a long table with 10 guests and the team went out of their way to accommodate us. highly recommended!

We love the fried chicken sandwich special on Wednesday nights. Everything on the menu looks great.

Really good food! Totally recommended. Service was amazing. And atmosphere as well! Really happy to find a place like this in Thunder Bay.

You NEED to eat here if you are visiting Thunder Bay or if you have never been ! Recently moved here, and heard amazing things about their burger night on Tuesdays. Where else are you going to find a restaurant serve a medium rare, juicy, flavourful burger with a homemade bun, delicious sauce and all the fixings for only 15 dollars!!!! Service is friendly, efficient and extremely welcoming. Their cocktails look delicious, but their local beer on tap wont disappoint either. Hands down, one of the best restaurants in the city. I cannot wait to go back and try out the rest of their menu!

The staff at Tomlin were magnificent!!! We had a private party and Mel and Courtney were absolutely fantastic!!! Attentive and patient. The food was outstanding and the service was golden. Thank you for making our event seamless.

Had the most delicious drinks, dinner and cocktails at Tomlin. Wonderful customer service and kind staff. I would highly reccomend their Christmas cocktails and desserts for 2022. The shrimp and grits were also delightful. Thanks for such a beautiful meal and evening!

Food and drink were amazing!! Fox approved! ^-^

An incredible dining experience everytime we go. The menus read like greek to me but everything Ive tried has been absolutely, lick-the-plate delicious so dont let a strange sounding ingredient discourage you! Their cocktails are also perfection. Their Pot au Creme is my favorite dessert in all of Thunder Bay!

I love this place. Really great food. Really great beverages. Really great service. Stop what you are doing right now and go there right now!

The food is absolutly delicious, the staff is friendly and cheerful.

The pork belly was great. But I ordered one of the pastas with a cream sauce and the sauce was curdled and didn t taste right at all. Nice spot though

I ordered the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and was fairly disappointed with it. There was too much going on and the flavours kept fighting each other. The salad on the other hand was 5/5.

Always quality food. Never disappointed!

The vibe was very nice, service was excellent, and food was delicious. If visiting Thunder Bay, make sure to try this place!

Best meal I ve ever had! This restaurant is the best thing to happen to Thunder Bay in a long time. Donato and his crew are amazing, and their pride in their work shows. Highlights include the pork belly, Arctic char, gnocchi, peaches, salads, chicken thighs and their vegetarian meals as well. Their cocktail menu is incredible - delicious and classy. The wines are superb. The desserts are irresistible. I will be returning and recommending to all.

The food is really delicious!! Definitely recommend the beef tartare, arctic char, and the lamb. The desserts are equally delicious!

This is the kind of place you bring someone you love. Should be the most recommended restaurant to visitors in Thunder Bay. Great service and absolutely the best local food! Good job Tomlin, I really can t say enough!

First time in Thunder Bay a few weeks ago during our cross-country road trip and really enjoyed our experience at Tomlin! The entire staff was amazing and so passionate about what they do. From hostess, to waitress, and bartender.. they have themselves a spot on team! Shout out to Billy for being an absolute legend and making us some nice custom drinks!(a mean Mezcal negroni).. but also.. all of the cocktails we had on the list were absolutely the bomb. Our dinner was extremely well executed! We had the Patatas Bravas, the PORK BELLY (large portion), and the fried green tomatoes. All 10/10! Keep Up the good work!! Looking forward to returning if ever in TB again!

What a great restaurant! We arrived in Thunder Bay after a long drive. Having looked around the downtown we were heading to the hotel to eat through lack of options when we spotted Tomlin. Great, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Exciting, interesting, innovative food. Excellent prices. A nice buzz about the whole place. The locals clearly value it - you may have to wait for a table (theres a nice wine bar round the corner ideal for the purpose). Worth the 1400km drive from Toronto.

Amazing food!

Great people, great food, its always a fun time! We did the chefs tasting and it was fantastic!

Food was innovative and delicious. The staff were super nice and seem genuinely happy. Excellent cocktail and wine list. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Thunder Bay.

Absolutely incredible! The flavor combinations, friendly staff and the atmosphere make this restaurant an amazing night out!

Visited the first time 3 weeks ago when I was in Thunderbay. I have dined at a lot of great restaurants, some Michelin starred ones and I have to say this place is outstanding. They were great at accommodating us last minute and provided us with great service. They did not rush us to make our order and ensured we were having a good time. The stand out dishes are the pork belly, the patatas bravas, the corn ribs and the St Pauls dessert. Note: I do not eat beef, but have heard their steaks are amazing. I visited again recently and they did a great job the second time as well. Even though they close at 10, they did not rush us at all and we ended up leaving at 11pm like most other diners. The value of this place for the quality of ingredients along with the service is what makes it great. The wine menu was recently updated according to the server, but still not my favourite selection. Just the only feedback I could give

Amazing food and staff. Well worth the wait!

Tomlin was recommended by our hotel. We scored a spot at the bar after a one hour wait. We wandered the wharf & received a call when our spot was ready. Hubby had the oysters & the pasta which they were able to substitute with the best GF pasta he s ever had! My pork cutlet dish was outstanding, server recommended it as I was waffling. So glad, super delicious flavours. Large portions & unfortunately we couldn t take leftovers as we saw other diners doing. Our entrees arrived together and piping hot. We had wine but enjoyed chatting with the friendly bartender & watched his impressive cocktail skills. Staff here are a great team. They help each other out, topped up our wine as they went by etc. Prices very reasonable. Tomlin has been open 7 years, lucky Thunder Bay. Check it out, a highlight of our xcountry roadtrip.

Never disappoints! I could eat 100 of their pots de crème!

Food and service were five star. My wife and I spent two nights in Thunder Bay. The first night, we told that the wait was two hours, so we returned the second night. Although, if we do return to Thunder Bay, I would wait two hours. We shared the Pork Belly, as an appetizer, and it was better than some of the reviews that my wife read. My wife then had the Pork Piccata, and I had the Slow Cooked Salmon. Although, we each liked the others selection, we each preferred what we had ordered. Since it was just after Thanksgiving, our dessert was the homemade pumpkin pie. Only negative - for the price, my vodka martini (which arrived cold and dry) could have been served in a slightly larger glass. But that wont change the five stars.

Moving to Thunder Bay from Toronto has made me miss the wide variety of good restaurants around me. However, Tomlin has easily become my favorite not just because of how amazing their food is but also because of the different cuisines you can get in a night. (My fiancé and I got Karaage, Pork Belly, Fried shrimp and grits and Duck pasta). I also like how they change their menus regularly, and how the chefs execute and create the dishes. Overall a wonderful experience and I will surely be back again and again and again.

They knock it out of the park. Every. Damn. Time !

Great food. Very creative and original cocktail menu.

11/10 !!! Our food and drinks were incredible!! This is the place to eat if you are in Thunder Bay! They adjusted the appetizer to make it vegan and made an AMAZING tasting pasta with local veggies to make it completely vegan as well I was so impressed! Also ordered the chicken thighs bf loved the meal!! All of our drinks were immaculate so tasty and pretty!! We could not make a reservation because they don t accept reservations for parties of 2. So we were put on a wait list when we arrived to the door, we waited for approx 2 hours as we kept getting pushed back. They called us twice and asked if we still wanted to keep it, we did. When we finally got in we were taken care of by an excellent hostess who understood how long we waited and for this, they gave us dessert on the house including a local, vegan double chocolate gelato!! We were so thankful they did this even though they didn t have to! It was worth the wait!!

Excellent customer service and a Chicken Burger special on Wednesdays to die for! Great quiet ambience so you can still talk to people! Overall an excellent experience!

Best restaurant in Thunder Bay, period

Everything was fantastic and super yummy. Their female chef has created a pork belly appy that is amazing

Excellent spicy chicken burger special on Wednesday. Travelled to Thunder Bay for work and was suggested a few places to eat. This was top of the list and for good reason. The spicy chicken burger was served with fries or salad. I chose fries because lifes too short, and was presented with a mountain of perfectly cooked fries served with a delicious spicy mayo that complemented the burger perfectly. Definitely check it out!

This place is never anything short of excellent. Great service, fantastic food and drink. 10/10 - never disappoints.

What a great little restaurant. Innovative menu and cocktail list. Extremely knowledgeable staff and reasonable prices. These guys are doing everything right. A must try when in Thunder Bay.

Food was fantastic, service was spectacular. We are from out of town, but if we could, we would come back every week. The manager Donato was amazing to us!

Everything ur looking for in a quality restaurant is at Tomlin and the staff is amazing!

I went to Thunder Bay for business. Had dinner at Tomlin THREE times. May simply be the best meals I ve had in 2019. I have nothing but good things to say about them. They never disappoint and it s worth every dollar spent!

Hands down the best resto in Tbay. This place would fit in and excel in any large city in north america. i drink there, dine alone, bring blind dates, bring GFs, work parties, doesnt matter. They are friggin amazing!

Amazing food! No matter what you get you will be amazed at how great it tastes! Highly recommend to anyone.

Great atmosphere, service was professional and warm, high quality creative menu options that change periodically so theres always something new to try. Would definately recommend this place.

Always a treat to go here, more so now that we can get out as covid restrictions are easing. Thanks for a great meal out!

Amazing food and service

Amazing restaurant in TB

Our favourite restaurant in town never disappoints. The food is fantastic, the atmosphere is great, and the servers are always top-notch. We love the options of being able to order a variety of flavours in a full-course meal that s always changing with the seasons, or just go out for some reasonably priced pub-food on burger nights. Despite the menu only being one single-sided page, it seems there s something for everybody, and it s always been a stellar choice. Our only note, which we mostly find funny at this point, is that the shareable menu seems to always come with 3 or 5 items on the plate, so your last bites are being divided into halves or quarters haha. Guess you re supposed to just take the extra one home for lunch! Which we re also ok with. Thanks for the consistently great experience!

Very disappointed, this has traditionally been one of my favorite places to eat. However, after making a reservation and confirming a time for us to come in, they just called me back to notify me they gave away our table to a larger party because they added guests. I get that times are tough due to the pandemic and they need all of the income they can get, but I would assume they would maintain some level of professionalism.. Our party had planned the entire evening around the reservation... disappointed to say the least.

Tomlin always has amazing food and service! We had yet another fantastic dinner at this local favourite spot. Special thanks to our server Emily, and Donato and Joe for the excellent food and hospitality. We cant wait for our next visit. Cheers!

My favorite restaurant in Thunder Bay. Its like a flavour party. I dont splurge often, so I like to make sure I do it right, when I can. I only wish I could do so more often!

Been a long day on the road and in need of a really good meal. Fortunately they were able to sqeeze us in, socially distanced of course. Wonderful service and food but next time well make a reservation.

Food insatiable. Wine list quite delicious. Probably best gourmet and fusion food in the city.

Delicious! Did not expect big portions for both appetizers and main courses.

Best restaurant in thunder Bay!

Literally..the best restaurant experience in thunder bay.

Burgers were awesome!!!

My favourite restaurant in Thunder Bay. No visit is complete without hitting Tomlin at least once - the food and cocktails are wonderful and creative!!