Bridge Tavern

I disagree with the previous recommendation. I have been going to the Bridge Tavern for years, and have never had a bad meal! The prices are reasonable, food is fresh, and service is great. The Greek family that runs it are a bunch of sweethearts. The fish and chips? Amazing! If you prefer lightly battered, then simply say so. Alcohol selection is a bit weak, but the food is excellent. Will come back for more years to come!

Sometimes local recommendations aren't always the best. The night before, the plant leadership team hosted our audit team at the Brigantine for steak and a "get to know you" opportunity. For our second evening dinner, we were hankering for a more casual local place with decent fish and chips and a beer. And after triangulating recommendations from 3-4 people at the Plant, we chose to come to the Bridge Tavern.

Maybe we should have gone to Salvatore's next door for pasta or maybe even the Balmoral on the other side.  This place should also not be confused with "Chips Under the Bridge", although here in downtown Point Edward, that's kind of where these places are located.

The Bridge Tavern space and the Greek family that runs it were nice enough. The interior is clean and spacious and I bet they do a decent family reunion and wedding reception business. But you would think that a place that has the word Tavern in its title would serve draft beer and more than 3 kinds of bottle beer. Nope. And the wine selection? Red or white.

I'm not a big fan of heavily battered and deep friend version of fish and chips. But it can be done right, especially with the right fresh batter. Not here.  Plus, the cole slaw wasn't really fresh and had way too much vinegar. My colleagues had a similar experience and one thinks I'm being too kind by giving the Bridge Tavern 2 stars.

But you live and learn. In my corner of the Midwest where I grew up, there are lots of small towns and lots of restaurants such as these. And I'll continue to seek them out as local colour and food (good and not so good) go a long way with me.