Reviews of The Tin Fiddler (Restaurant)

Kelsey Guindon

It’s great new owners came in two keep an iconic bar/ space in sarnia. Love this building and frequenting this place. First Fridays are a great time to visit here to. The restaurant downstairs is amazing and the old building had tons and tons of character. Love it!

Katherine Marsh

Food is unique and super tasty! (And Instagram worthy) Wonderful ambiance and quick courteous service.

Kevin S

I still dream about that Peanut Butter Porter.

Karen Bush

I took my husband there for his birthday with friends. First time for all of us. Very impressed with the food. Beer was wonderful and the staff was very friendly. My girlfriend had the charcuterie board and it was absolutely delicious. Will be going again soon.

Robert Redmond

Ordered the deep fried Mac and cheese and the fiddler burger with fancy fries. Mac and cheese was really good, burger wasn't bad. Fries were kind of soggy and just blah. The waitress was really nice but I did have to wait a while for her to get bill. Really nice industrial look Inside.

KP SPRING

Very nice staff but expensive and small portioned food . Beer is good got the blonde , lamb taco were good Energy bowl .. not so good and overpriced for what it is . Nice patio

Jon Juan

Awesome atmosphere. Friendly staff. Great beer.

Miranda Healy

Last experience we had was just ok. Took a while for food to arrive even though there were only a few tables seated and the food was mediocre that day. I have been previously and had a great experience in the summer but maybe Winter just isn't their season.

That’s What She Grows

A lovely atmosphere for a break from real life

Greg brown

Always enjoy the beer and the atmosphere!! Staff is exceptional!!

Synaptic MsFire

Amazing service, atmosphere, and food! Surprising amount of vegetarian fare with sensational flavors.

Daryl Amundson

It's been a long time since I've had such an enjoyable experience dining out but this is one to talk about! Fresh, friendly atmosphere as soon as you walk in, light, uplifting music, and exciting drink and menu options. Flavour combinations that awaken your senses; so many things you love that you would never think to put together. Presentation was great, food was fresh and tasted fabulous. Will definitely be going back here many times.

Colin McColeman

I wish the lamb tacos came with a side. Chips n sals. The tacos were incredible but the dish left more to be desired.

Eldin Mott

Had the sauteed shrimp and some drinks today. The beer selection is amazing and the food was insanely good! The shrimp was perfect and the sauce was soooo good! I come here quite often and have never had a complaint! Definitely try the charcuterie board too! Must try.

Garrett Georges

Fast food, good service. Best Tacos and Fries in town. Try the calamari !

Aaron Book

Beer was remarkable! Food was outrageously good! Staff is incredibly friendly! Will be back again...and again.

Armin Taege

Great staff and love the patio. Can't wait to see what happens next.

Chris&Angela Brown

Nick was best waiter ever. Gave us samples before we even asked, very informative about the beer listings and put on great music so we could chill while in the courtyard. Hidden gem, this place was great.

Chris Francis

First visit here and realty liked The beers and food

Kerry M Gabriel

What an ABSOLUTE fantastic locale! Holy wow. I had NO idea what I was walking I to as this building has been alot of businesses over the years...some pretty sketchy! Alas, the sketchiness has left the building! What a superb pub/bar/industrial loft feel this place has. The food is AMAZING. It is hard to believe this place had alluded me for this long given how much I love Sarnia. Our server was an absolute joy to be around...thank you Kandace for your professional level of outstanding service. Be sure to try the Tin Fiddler burger and a nice Cave Spring Reisling to top off your evening. Do not miss this establishment when in Sarnia! Right by the Imperial Theatre in the heart of downtown. GEM status from this goggle mapper! *****

Alexis Vozza

Friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. The prosciutto flatbread is UNREAL and the drinks are unique + refreshing!!

Jesse McLean

Very young and fun vibe. Nice, chill and casual. Urban downtown Sarnia location. Pulled pork sandwich with a brioche burger bun substitute is on fleek. We will be back.

Steven James

Wasn't overly impressed. Service was a tad slow. Fairly average bar.

Jamie Woudstra

Great atmosphere. Cozy place! Nice selection of crafties. Friendly service

Matthew Normand

Awesome food and service, great craft beer

Danielle Bryant

The last time I was in this building it was called Trinity! It’s now a restaurant with patio seating. I was visiting Sarnia and haven’t had opportunity to go to restaurants in town so I’m not sure how it compares to the other options there today. I give it’s a solid 3 ⭐️ by London ON standards. The atmosphere is really nice though. There was a cool pass-thru window to the patio and LOTS of craft beer on tap with a great drinks menu (I should have taken photos of those). I was there midday Saturday for food, I could imagine it being a great place for pints, socializing and bites once restrictions are fully lifted! I had - FISH N CHIPS - fish was crispy the double deep-fried french fries were not crispy but they had malt vinegar so I drenched them. The tartar and bit of creamy slaw were good. -DILL PUFFS - thick dough shaped like a pierogi deep fried stuffed with cream cheese, dill and chopped pickles. The filling was good, if the dough was a bit thinner or they made this with phyllo dough ???? it would be a 10/10 -CRAB CAKES - my mum had these and we both thought they were a bit salty but had a great texture and crispy outside which you don’t see everyday. THE SERVICE - Top notch! Lovely server who had helpful recommendations and made sure we were having a nice meal! 10/10 for service!

Graham Pedregosa

One of the best places to eat downtown and hang out with friends!

George Esser

It was great. Absolutely excellent. Food was delicious. Staff was superb. Highly recommend this place.

Jessica McPhail

Delicious cocktails. Food is very good as well! Patio is awesome in the summer. Very popular/ 'hip' spot. Young professional vibe but chill enough for any age.

Nathaniel Pringle

Easily my favourite place to go when visiting Sarnia. Throughout the entire pandemic I have felt more than safe with all the precautions and protocols that the entire staff is following. Always extremely friendly and excited to have you in the restaurant. The beer selection is awesome and the guest taps are a great feature if you want to try something new. Extensive menu with options for everyone. Very pleased with every experience I have here, this is exactly what Sarnia needed. The only complaint I could ever have is that the watermelon beer is not offered all year around - but I can find it in my heart to forgive them for that.

Douglas Dupuis (Jupiterroadman)

I love this place, great pasta dish, love the beer, and the mix drinks, a tad pricey, but love the atmosphere, great service, friendly staff, unique place, would definitely go there again.

Karen Fischer

We went to the Tin Fiddler for the first time last week for my husband's birthday dinner while my daughter was in from Toronto. The drink selection was amazing and food was very good. Staff was very friendly and service was great. We will be back.

Steve

Really great atmosphere, great drinks and all around excellent service. Definitely the nicest place is Sarnia to have a drink.

Jeff Wong

Great local Beer. Nice atmosphere.

kevin macdonald

I love the fin tiddler

Sarnia Real Estate Agent Sean Ryan & Hilary Ryan

Always a great experience. Love the atmosphere.

Dee Deblock

Patio is so pleasant. Sweet potato fries are my new favorite.

Cassandra Schooley

Great gem in downtown Sarnia! Way more than a great local pub - the food and drinks are top shelf. A selection of local craft beer, some unique cocktails and really great food. The vibe is great too, both inside and outside the restaurant. Staff is super friendly and attentive. Perfect for a casual week day lunch or dinner and drinks on a Friday - highly recommended ☺️

carter allen

Sexy waitress

Victor Laranja

Amazing food. Amazing atmosphere. The best patio in Sarnia, hands down!

Alisa VanRooyen

The foods that we ordered, avocado toast,shrimp sushi and dortilla all had great flavor. The pistachio chocolate cheesecake was incredibly delicious!

Cassandra Bozzo

Came for the Peanut Butter Porter, Stayed for the Dill Puffs! Fantastic customer service & great food! Super happy they had craft bottles available for take-out because I live 3 hours away & wanted to take some beer home with me!

Shawn Gray

Love this place. Great food, drinks and service

Brenda Dunn

Stopped by for a beer everything was great

Patrice Sanderson

Food lacked flavour. Mussels were under cooked. Very pricey burger that was lacking flavour and creativity.

Jesse Hodgins

Great Atmosphere and Nice Staff. Beer was delicious as well!

Matt Szucs

Good Ontario craft beers and tasty fare. Nice little patio out back.

Kate Lewis

It was fine. They had a nice cocktail made with Earl Grey tea. Subtlety was not it's strong suit, but it was pretty tasty. The food looked good and my compatriots seemed to enjoy it.

Aleron Fernandes

Loved the menu and the signature cocktails were amazing as well.

Kristine Brown

Love the change! Love the band! (Road Hamsters) .. crowded (our poor waitress..bless her! ) , expensive drinks, fun night out!

Emily Burden

Brunch menu is amazing - the peach mimosas are HEAVEN! Love the vibe of their patio and the staff are always so friendly & amazing

Bambi Sheremeto

This place has decent food. The cocktail menu is good but poorly executed.

Lori Babcock

Beautiful patio, great food, live music with Jeff Black! Fantastic!

Kiersten Brouwer

Super friendly, great food/drinks, and atmosphere. Fun place to go.

Samantha Goodacre

I love trying all the new cocktails!!

Aaron Weir

Great place , great atmosphere

David Riggs

Great place to meet people Great beer selection and though we didn't eat here tonight we talked to a few people that said the food was awesome They are changing the menu in a few weeks to a fall selection of soups and different selections so we plan on being back and trying the new choices Bartenders were very friendly and Carissa is a very informative friendly young woman

P H I L I P

Great food and drinks. Loved the patio. Looking forward to hearing some live music here.

Andrew Lister

Great food, great beer, great staff, lovely hang out.

John Austin

Great 7-Up and service!

Rick Corner

If you like craft beer and good food this is the place to go, awesome patio, great staff.

Lisa Charron

Food was much nicer than expected!

Megan Brianne

Amazing drinks, amazing food, and amazing service! Favourite place to go in Sarnia :)

Amy Binder

This is my favourite place in Sarnia! The food and drinks are phenomenal, the service is fast and friendly, and the atmosphere is unrivaled. Whether you're feeling fancy or casual, The Tin Fiddler is an awesome experience!

Garry Robinson

Loved the food and service would totally recommend this pub.

Holly Szucs

River run beer was tasty and their mixed drinks are also very good. We ordered fries supreme and next mozza balls and they were tasty. Patio is nice, wish they had umbrellas. Service was okay.

Steve Park

@#$% ing amazing food, service and atmosphere. Theres no one special to ask for as everyone there is amazing

March Hare

Big Fan of this place and this crew. cool spot, cool eats, cool people.

Mimi Godin

Fun atmosphere!

Dominic Trudeau

Had a great dinner with my wife. Service was great and the food was awesome. Will be back. I would recommend this to family and friends

Megan Ward

Large selections of drinks for the beer and non beer drinker. The names of the cocktails were halarious. Very good selection in food, unfortunately didn't get to try, but hopefully will be back to try it one day.

Lindsay Jillson

Love this place - so unique, especially for downtown Sarnia!! The food is great - I especially recommend the charcuterie plate, or one of the flatbreads! The drink menu is amazing - the cocktails are well crafted and delicious. The Tin Fiddler really shines after dark - the outdoor courtyard patio glows with string lights and there's often live music (or open mic night, on thursdays! It draws a crowd!). The seating inside the restaurant is great, too. The staff is eager to explain and recommend off of their beer menu and so far I've not had cause for complaint!

Scott H.

Awesome spot, they brew all their own beer and the food is great

Ashley Jamieson

Amazing food, amazing workers, can tell they are working so hard ❤️

Ms Toxiccontact

Ambience is nice, if not somewhat dark. Staff was super friendly and helpful. The person I went with got the fish tacos and said they were great. I on the other hand got the crispy chicken sandwich (hamburger toppings*) and fries, and was not impressed. Both me and the person I went with thought the chicken was off, maybe even Fishier tasting then the tacos. I'm not sure if it was an off day or if that's how it was supposed to taste, but if was NOT good. 2 bites in (1 from each of us), and that was enough to warrant letting the server know and not even taking it to go.

Hollie Millholland

Love it here! Great drinks, delicious food and great service.

Debra Hansen

Love the back patio! Great music!

Shannon Munday

The gnocchi poutine was absolutely delicious! Also tried one of their beers, a blonde ale, I'm not usually a fan of craft beer but they nailed it!

ankur behl

Amazing staff.

colleen rankin

I enjoyed my sandwich quite a bit although the bottom of the bun was quite greasy and soggy. The salad was nice and fresh and the fries were nice and crispy with a lot of flavor. My daughter had a flatbread. She enjoyed the flavour but again very very greasy. Maybe the bread was deep fried? Not sure. We liked the ambiance. A cool industrial vibe with some quirky antiques thrown in.

Andrea Steele

Great beers!

Chilly68

One of my favourite places in Sarnia. Food and beer is incredible

Jonathan van Gassen

Great food, great atmosphere and great service. The drinks are top notch. One of our favorite patio spots in the summer time!

Adaleah Lorantfy

LOVED, loved, loved our dinner! we went out for our anniversary, child free for the first time in literally months if not an entire year. The dill pickle app we had was incredible, i had steak sandwich which was also so great! yummy drinks and love the outdoor patio. such a vibe!

Mercedes Johnson

Great place! Enjoy the food and drinks. Good atmosphere! Great unique selections of Thornbury ciders! My coworkers and I came for our staff Xmas party a few weeks ago. We had a room to ourselves which was really nice and private. I loved the selection of cocktails, lots of unique ones, and everything tasted great. The menu also had something for everyone. I enjoyed my vegan jackfruit tacos and Thai cauliflower appetizer. Service was friendly and prompt in spite of our large group. I would definitely come back, especially in the summer to try out their patio.

Shawn Emmett

We had a fantastic time here, the local beers were delicious (try the peanut butter porter) and our server was very friendly. My food was slightly cold, but by partners was hot and everything tasted great. Highly recommend.

Yazmine Burley

An absolute gem in downtown Sarnia! Not only does the Tin Fiddler boast Sarnia's nicest patio space, but you can always count on delicious cocktails, great service, and yummy eats.

Steven Kingdon

Great place to grab a good bite to eat. Their short ribs and house blonde were delicious!

Hilary Ryan

Beautiful patio in downtown Sarnia. Feels like you're in a bigger city. Great food! And awesome drinks. We had a smoked chicken flatbread a few of their beers, and a Mojito. And everything was delicious! The staff were all so great at adhering to social distancing as best they could!

brad h

Will give it a 2nd try but wasn't up to expectations the 1st time through

NC M

Poor customer service, poor tap selection, extremely overpriced.

Gigi Walent-Burke

Awesome beer and love the raw look. I will be back

Tony Darne

NOISY.

Andrew Woolsey

Great atmosphere, delicious food and drinks

Navin Gupta

good vegetarian options and nice service

Brenda Foubister

Everything was awesome ????

Sean Kelly

Great atmosphere

Jessica Worton

Great food, fun drink menu and cool atmosphere!

Lyndsie Baxter

My favourite place to be in Sarnia! Hands down some of the best menu selection, customer service and cocktails. Truly something for everyone whether you're stopping in for a quick business lunch or plan on spending hours with your friends. The atmosphere, the music and the décor simply add to the all over incredible experience! This place is a MUST when bringing my out of town company somewhere to eat. Love the Tin Fiddler!

Clayton Ball

10 out of 10..... environment is awesome and so are the staff!! Best place in sarnia to have a good time and be casual

Almira Tapal

Loved the ambience and the hospitality that I received. The food was good and the drinks were refreshing! Tower Rings were a bit average a bit more flavor would make it better. I loved the Alcohol you later drink the most!

William Lane

Great staff. The best nachos I have had. Great beer selection. They had a selection of their own beer as well (River Run Brewery).

Sil Cav

Great beer and charcuterie

Sarah D.

Love the vibe and atmosphere here. Do expect to spend a couple more dollars on your meal for higher quality dishes - portions are good too. The patio is great and the interior of the building looks amazing as well. Definitely recommend. Didn't get our servers name tonight but she was phenomenal. Keep up the good work!

Kahlil Roper

Visited on a recent Saturday for lunch. My friend had fish & chips which were excellent! I had the Prosciutto flatbread which was also very good. It would be helpful to have a printed beer menu as it’s difficult to read the chalkboard menu if you’re not sitting at the bar. Server was working both bar & tables so was somewhat distracted. Otherwise a good visit.

Matthew McDonald

It's more like copper than tin, and we didn't have a fiddler.... But the peanut butter stout alone was probably worth the trip in the snowstorm!

Emily Schrader

My boyfriend and I went here for rare nights out, we were so excited to try something new and without kids. He ordered the salmon bowl and said it was only okay and very small portion for the price, I ordered the burger and it looked delicious…. But it was over seasoned, over cooked and rock hard. The burger had lovely thick bacon, smoked cheddar cheese and pickles that got lost to the over seasoning of the patty. We both ordered a cocktail which were both delicious. The atmosphere on the patio was nice and the drinks were good but that’s the only reason we would ever go back.

Michael Cooper

Good atmosphere Good food Nice patio ares

KLZ

We went to this pub to eat. The wings were yummy (hot) and all of our meals were delicious. The fried potato chips were awesome. The guys liked there craft beer choices too.

Monica Henry

Good food and service. A bit pricey.

Mat Berube

Great atmosphere. Great food. Great beer. Best staff.

Lisa Carr

Amazing food! Good beer!

paul mcdonald

Chicken Caeser salad was real bland. from the dressing to the bland chicken in it and the awful cheese on it. place is nice enough but you can make better food at home and isnt that the point of going out to have better food then at home

Michael Filion

Cool bar with an interesting decor. The beer wasn't out of this world, but still solid.

Paul Williamson

An excellent spot! Great beer, wine, food and service! You won’t be disappointed! My wife and I recommend The Tin Fiddler!

Dale Smith

The setting is quiet with ample shade and sun seating. The service was very good - available when needed but not pushy. The food was delicious. My wife and I will be definitely be returning to this gem tucked away on Christina St.

Kyle Doan

Calling for pickup was a great experience, very polite and well spoken. The food it's very good, despite being pick up. I'm looking forward to eating in.

Jesse Bleackley

Great food

Andrew Malpass

Delicious food and beer. Great atmosphere and staff.

George Whittal

Wait staff was great. Fish and chips just ok. Fish was to dry. Atmosphere was quite loud which is ok ifs that's what you like. I like to talk to the person next to me without saying pardon all the time. Would I go again? Yeah probably but not real excited about it.

Chantel James-Plain

I’ve been to the Tin Fiddler multiple times and each time has been wonderful. Their steak sandwich is wonderful, as well as the Mac n cheese bites. All of the servers are friendly and engage in conversation with you. Overall a wonderful place to be, inside and out.

Katarina DiMaria

Can we talk about a more welcoming place to enjoy your favourite go to cocktail, beer or wine? Every time I step foot into this establishment I feel so.much.love and good vibes. Thank you for always having the best upbeat staff and cold beverages to please your average exhausted mother. Great place for gno or date night! Highly recommend their meat and cheese boards!

E. Bruce

Am I invisible? Did I not wait long enough? I was excited to try this new local brew pub, even though I dont drink beer. The decor/interior looked interesting and unique when we walked in, and we were welcomed by a 'seat yourself' sign. We chose a small table for two right beside the bar with a view of the street outside. We waited over 10 minutes and were not greeted by any bartenders or waitresses (I was able to see 4 ladies behind the bar and waiting tables). No drink order, no menu provided besides the drink card on the table. No eye contact from any staff - the place didn't seem packed or overly busy. Hopefully this is just an unlucky experience on my part - I've never felt invisible in a restaurant/bar before.

Steve Thompson

Loving the vibe in the courtyard. AMD the beer is great too!

Meghan Duncan

One of my fave places to grab drinks with my girlfriends. The waitstaff are phenomenal, the atmosphere is unmatched, and the food and drinks are always out of this world. Always one of Sarnias best!

John Betts

Food was good and beer was good also but i pay extra for my beer and food in the place and i dont think you should be allowing stinking homeless street people to sit beside me for a free glass of water