Flying Squirrel in Port Colborne

The Brie-LT and spinach, swiss, onion, mushroom paninis on home made bread were to die for! The creamy mushroom soup of the day was perfect for dunking. The owner Brie and our server Monica were as hospitable, welcoming, and charming as the café itself. Thank you for everything! Im coming back to sit on that STUNNING French mustard couch. - Jasmine

I do love this place. First restaurant Ive returned to since moving to Port Colborne. Fantastic food, very well done. Lovely atmosphere, staff are welcoming and humble. I plan on enjoying many nights out with the wife to this lovely place.Update (2021): Honestly this place has been the constant shining light for me and my wife over the last year and a half of COVID dreariness. Weve ordered their prime rib combo many times and everytime have appreciated the experience weve had in our home as though we were having it in their restaurant. The people who work there, those who delivered the food, all I cant say how much I appreciate. A humble business that makes food I am honored to eat. I cant thank these people enough for the moments they have given my wife and I over these difficult times. We have four children and its nearly impossible to find time to spend together exclusively without a pandemic. That we can order something from people we appreciate like we do the Flying Squirrel, its not possoble to properly express our gratitude. Were so happy to be here in Port Colborne, and even happier to give business to good people.

My wife and I have driven by this restaurant several times and we would always say that we have to stop there and check it out. Recently we were going by and the canal bridge was up. We looked at each other and said this sounds like a good time to go. A quick turn around and we were sitting outside with a great view of ships going through the canal. We were promptly served by a very pleasant server named Cole. My wife had an amazing salad and I had one of the best burgers I have ever eaten accompanied by tasty potato wedges. Prices are fair, food is excellent and service is top notch. You gotta eat here.

This place is absolutely amazing!!!!!The food is real, fresh and comes with excellent service. Cole especially delivers great service, with reccomendations and all.We cannot give this place enough stars! Fabulous is an understatement.Very cute atmosphere, nice patio dining on the canal.Will be back over and over and over again.The mediteranian bread basket is amazing! U wont be disappointed.We also had the steak with real mashed red skin potatoes and delicious freshly herded veggies . Amazing meal.Their burger is real and huge and delicious.Mexican rice bowl was ok. And the falafel wrap with salad is fabulous!The desserts r also housematde and excellent .Do not miss this place! A total gem!

Cant say enough about this place...farm to table. This time had the Spinach, goat cheese, fresh sliced strawberries (localwith just a hint of mint leaves and popyseed dressing...was large portion but the first taste wow so fresh tasting. Totally enjoyed. Watched a ship go through the canal as we ate on the patio. Definitely a thumbs up

Always good food and the service is the best. Its wonderful to enjoy a great lunch while watching the ships of world sail by. Its so nice to have The Flying Squirrel in Port Colborne.

Excellent tasty and unique food - foodies will be wonderfully satisfied! Friendly service and great atmosphere!

Delicious food and nice patio! I ordered their falafel wrap with broccoli salad, my husband order the chipotle chicken sandwich with broccoli salad and my mother ordered the nann bread pizza with garden salad and they were all very good. Good portions and very friendly staff. Would definitely recommend this place for an affordable and yummy meal!

I took my husband here for Fathers Day for the first time. The salad was unusual, but tasty. The main course was fabulous. I had the special which consisted of a New York Strip with large shrimp on top of the steak, a large lobster cake, grilled asparagus spears, grilled zucchini medallions, carrots and a wonderful gravy on the steak. My husband ordered prime rib but it turned out to be a bit tough which is unusual, so the waitress kindly exchanged it for a strip steak which he said was perfect. Everything was perfectly delicious .... far better than anything weve had at The Keg. Well be back for sure! Thanks for the great experience at The Flying Squirrel.

We went to the squirrel for my husbands birthday it was great as always we were going to order out on Thursday but instead made reservations for Friday for the patio and to our surprise they had mad a few changes to the menu. I had a hard time deciding but had liver n onions they included Cooked apple which was a nice surprise n my Husband had his usual Prime Rib which was excellent as always recommend if your in Port Colborne to give the Flying Squirrel a try

My wife and I both had the prime rib dinner for mothers day. The portions were great but overall we were not impressed with the meal. Everything was... ok. The beef wraps for an appetizer were meh. The strawberry short cake was actually blueberry shortcake and was really hard. Carrot cake was alright. Will not be going back.

Friendly service, large portions and good food.

Was absolutely blown away with this place. Food was excellent, service was great and portion sizes were huge. Really cool atmosphere inside. We will be back for sure!

Came here for date night with my wife. The name threw us off a bit because it sounded like a standard, burger and fries family dining joint. We were pleasantly surprised by its bistro feel and menu. Two days later we were still thinking about the awesome coffee. I had the lake Erie perch and my wife had the prime rib, both were excellent! Definitely worth going back

Ordered the Prime Rib dinner for two and was blown away. Steak was cooked perfectly and veggies were delicious. First time my husband has ever cleared his plate in one sitting. Cant wait to order again.

It looked like a really nice cozy place. This being called a coffee lounge, I thought it would be a good place to get a latte to go since there are not many options in a small town.At first I was surprised to see that she gets an "Illy" pouch and uses it to make an espresso for the latte... I was expecting a fresh ground coffee espresso as a base.Then she steamed the milk and when I got my to-go cup, it was so hot that it was burning and needed a cup sleeve and a napkin on top...having my own machine at home, I know the basics, and milk gets burned when it gets too hot and the taste changes significantly.Overall, disappointed that a place called "coffee lounge" cant invest a bit in a decent espresso machine and also use some local coffee beans which would be fresher...For $4 I could have went to Tim Hortons and got their latte for cheaper and not as bad..i have to say I had a good cookie and food might be good, but Im talking here for anybody that would love an espresso based drink...not the place!3 stars was because the cookie was good.

Never have I been disappointed at this restaurant! Lunch was great and the dessert was awesome. The service was very polite, friendly and efficient, no waiting. Covid 19 protocol was followed and people were very respectful to one another.👍🍰🍻

Cute little bistro spot in Port Colborne across from the canal. Great for date nights or just dinner with friends. Went on a Thursday and they had a great date night special on with 2 prime rib dinners and a bottle of wine for $60! Well worth it. The rest of the menu sounded delicious. Cant wait to try some more from the menu.

Really hard to get to, with the road closures. However, the food is amazing. Guaranteed the best you will ever try.Update: I have more time now. Trust me, I go to a lot of restaurants (bring a busy single mom, fortunately we need to eat out several times a month). This restaurant is one of the best I have ever been to. They have sophisticated meals for adults and options kids love, like chicken fingers. Try their baked peaches, and smoked salmon rolls. Yum. So savory! Taste combinations that are divine. Their apple-blueberry salad is delicious. They have vegetarian and meat options. Next time I am trying their sweet potato burger!

I’m mad I didn’t get more pics but everything was absolutely delicious! Our server said all items are made in-house and I believe it. The tartar sauce for the pan-fried perch and potatoes was the best I’ve ever had. I only got a shot of this pecan pie my brother-in-law had but no pic would have done anything justice anyhow. You could taste the freshness and homemade attention to detail. Definite recommending anyone in the area try this place out.

My new favorite stop with the grandkids. Chicken fingers.. fries.. Oh My! With a view of our favorite light house

Very nice and welcoming staff. Thanks to Janet, our dinner was great. We returned for brunch and it was awesome too. I highly recommend this place for it great kitchen and staff.

Food was delicious and service was excellent. Everything was fresh. Staff is definitely trying their best with everything else going on. Will definitely be back soon!

Didnt get a chance to dine in, but while picking up my lunch I noticed how lovely it looks inside. Good prices, got lunch for under $10 and it was delicious. Looking forward to a dine in experience next time! Have been here many times since leaving my original review and it remains a 5 star in my books, great foods, homemade desserts and very reasonable prices!

One of the very best bistros around here in South Ontario. Value for your money, you bet, 300% ! Food is fresh, full of flavor, and delicious. The ambience is relaxed, comfortable and jazzy, loved the soft jazz background music. We will be back for more !

Waitresses werent wearing masks, atmosphere was strange and unorganized, and the decor was very tacky. Veggie burger was not a burger but on a pita and with a salad COVERED in oil that soaked through the pita and was inedible. Regular burger came with wedges that were cold, bland and unsalted. Overpriced and overall terrible experience.

Great food at great prices. Started with the mussels , then prime rib dinner and topped off with the bread pudding. All I can say is , absolutely satisfying. I will definitely recommend this place to my friends and family. I will be back. Thank you.

Had a lovely mid afternoon lunch. Staff was friendly. Service great. Food was fabulous! I had the Cali Roll Sushi Bowl and my friend had Chicken Salad on Croissant and Carrot Ginger Soup. Exceptional flavours all round! Highly recommended!

Also go for brunch and today we decided to go for dinner and was very pleased u

My friends and I decided to give this little bistro a try for brunch. Upon arriving we were seated immediately in the outdoor patio. Our table was dirty with bits of food (probably from the previous guests). We had to ask the server to clean the table.We ordered 3 dishes: the quiche, seafood pasta & eggs benedict with ham. Portions are an average size. I enjoyed all three dishes. The hollandaise sauce on the eggs benedict was a highlight. I would dine here again if I was in the area, but I would not travel for this place. 4/5

Dining room- needs painting, mismatched chairs, some just plastic bucket type, tables rather industrial looking, plants dying. Overall a rather “tired” place.Menu- At first glance, adequate while perhaps a bit heavy on appetizers and light on meals. I ordered the Shaved NY Striploin sandwich with a side of Borscht. The soup was brought with the sandwich which made it difficult to eat without something getting cold. The Borscht was ok. Lacking beets and needed to have been degreased. It was tepid at best. The sandwich was a good idea lacking in execution. Meat was ok , needed seasoning, fried onions were bland as was the goopy mozzarella. The only flavour was from the horseradish sauce which would have been great had the cook spread it over the whole sandwich.My wife had the quiche with phyllo crust. She said it was quite good but not hot enough. The salad that came with was an uninspired pile of green with raw onion.Though the desserts looked very nice we didn’t have any.The atmosphere was as though nobody really cared about the place. Service was friendly but flat. Very minimum of attention to guests.Would we return? Not likely, which is sad because we live in Port now and enjoy eating out a few times a week.

What a wonderful Bistro the Flying Squirrel is! My hubs Laur and I ride our bikes on a regular basis from St. Catharines to Port Colborne and back. Laur went on the www and this place came up. It was better than we could have imagined. Very interesting décor. Excellent food and lots of if. Lots of choices for vegans or carnivores or anywhere in between. And our server was excellent.The food and drinks were very well priced. If you want a licensed beverage, you can have one. And they have a huge array of fabulous looking desserts. Well be back!

Just ok. Our group of 7 was easily accommodated, server was nice. Ontario wines are priced lower than imported, a classy move to support the local industry. Desserts were homemade and very delicious! Appetizers were very tasty too.Mains read well on the menu -- interesting and tempting. 3 of our steaks were served overcooked, and the pasta with seafood wasnt very meaty. But the worst part in my mind was that when they served our dinners, the owner/manager told me that my baked haddock had been burnt by the chef, and that "these things happen sometimes." Disappointing; I expect more from a restaurant with these price points. However, in fairness they did bring a house salad to me so I wasnt the only one in our party without food -- a considerate but underwhelming gesture.

Love this place! Nice, relaxed atmosphere, good service and very tasty food. We enjoyed a table on the front patio, where we could watch pedestrians, cyclists and ship traffic through the Welland Canal.

Love this place. Service is great. Their rasberry lemonade is amazing. Ive had their chicken salad on a croissant and their mexican bowl and loved both. They also have some great deserts and homemade bread.My new favourite place!

The food was delicious and the desserts divine .... would recommend it to anyone who is in the area. Staff was very friendly.

Great service, food, nice decor, across from lock 8 so you can see the boats going by. Perfect place to have a great meal and relax. Great prices as well. A+

Went for lunch. Food was very good would give it a 5 star for food but the service wasnt good at all. We arrived before other tables that were served before us. It seemed as though they need some organization for this not to happen. We didnt order anything that should have taken any longer than anyone elses. The guy from the kitchen and brought the food and topped up our drinks.Our waitress came back once to check if we wanted dessert and then brought our checks but never returned and never said if you had to pay anywhere other than the table.We saw her taking the debit machine to many tables but never returned to ours. I needed change and finally my Mom found some change for the 20 I had and we left. NOT SURE IF I WILL RETURN.

Was my first time there. It was fantastic. I would highly recommend it to anyone else. Service was great. The menu had a great variety 👌 and homemade desserts! Quaint atmosphere, I live in the Falls and it beats 99% of our overrated restaurants that have no imagination. Will definitely be back.🌼

The desserts are fantastic. Wow! Huge selection and amazing. I was with a large group and we all had different desserts and all of us were very happy with our choices. Dinner was great too.

Very unique menu! There were 6 in our party and everyone was very happy with their lunch. The girls loved the Sangria and we all enjoyed their desserts.

Great food. Cool place. Not a quick in and out type of place. You will want to have at least an hour. Its really nice food.

Excellently prepared and presented food. Generous portions. Great service!

Cant say enough good things about this place. We showed up at 8pm for a later dinner and, even though we were the only ones there after 9, they happily let us enjoy a drink while they closed up and insisted repeatedly there was no rush to leave. Truly a service-oriented spot. The food was superb (always is - we love this place for brunch!but tonight really solidified this as a top spot for us. Only downside is the challenge of deciding what dish to order from their tempting menu! The healthier options are a huge bonus. A must try.

Wonderful food and atmosphere. If you are local or in the area....stop in. You wont be disappointed!

Actually food was pretty awesome. Service was incredibly poor. I did not even get a glass of water. Had to ask for cutlery no one ever came by to see if I wanted anything else. I wong go back.

Nice place with very good attention. Staff polite and respectful and the food was very good. I want to emphasize the good gesture that they had not charging me a cake, for having delayed just 20 minutes to serve it.My wife insisted on paying it but they decided to not charging it. These are the simple people gestures that make Canada a great country. I will not forget my visit to Ontario and of course I will not forget Flying Squirrel Coffee. :)

We were excited to try this restaurant after checking up the reviews.We walked in and were told that we could have a seat wherever we wanted. While we were waiting, we saw the people after us getting their menu and drinks. I got the menus myself as she looked busy and waited a server to come to our table. She cleaned up the table right beside us but didnt check us up or say she would be with us in a minute.First impression wasnt that impressive and probably wont go again to be neglected.

Found a review on TripAdvisor, absolutely would recommend this place to anyone. It was adorable. Great atmosphere, and a really nice decor. The music, and the service made it just that extra special. Enjoyed the "Dammit Janet" on the receipt. Thats awesome aha. Thank you for a great experience. Highly recommended.

Delicious food. Good quality ingredients and you can tell they really care about what they serve. I like the atmosphere and the music they play is great. My only complaint is that the portions are too small. For what they charge ($7-9 per saladI should walk away feeling somewhat full. I only weigh 115 lbs and I left hungry. Hope they can remedy this because its a nice little place.