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Caribou Restaurant + Wine Bar, Thunder Bay, ON

Caribou Restaurant + Wine Bar

4.8 (485)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Canadian
727 Hewitson St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6B5

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2 people
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19:00
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Hot spot
At Caribou the surroundings are comfortable and the focus is contemporary cuisine of exceptional quality. Signature dishes created by our Chef include certified Angus tenderloin, cedar plank salmon, black and blue ahi tuna and wood oven pizzas. Our desserts are prepared in-house by our pastry chef. We feature an extensive wine list with numerous vintage wines as well as over 30 wines by the glass.
Caribou Restaurant + Wine Bar opened in November of 1999. The menu has been developed over many years of visiting restaurants all over North America and the world. Options represent Italian, Asian, Cuban or any other styles of new and exciting cuisine.
Caribou has been listed in "Where to Eat in Canada" for several years running and the wine list has earned the "Wine Spectator Award of Excellence" every year since 2002.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Italian, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Craig Vieira
  • Private party facilities
    Private events are available in the dining room during weekday afternoons, weekend afternoons, Sunday and Monday when the restaurant is closed for regular business hours.
  • Area
    Thunder Bay
  • Cross Street
    Balmoral and Harbour Expressway
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Balmoral
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 485 people are saying

Caribou Restaurant + Wine Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Contemporary Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caribou Restaurant + Wine Bar in Thunder Bay impresses with its "amazing food and fantastic service," consistently delivering "some of the best service in this city." Guests rave about the Italian prix fixe menu and Trattoria di Caribou options. While the "noise level is very loud," the quality of food and overall dining experience make it a "must visit."
485 Reviews
  1. Randall

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Servers were friendly and attentive. The food is always superlative.

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  2. R . L .

    Winnipeg / Manitoba4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best food, polished service, and a family gathering of 18 people eating perfectly prepared meals all at the same time - Impeccable!

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  3. Glen

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall experience was terrific we haven't been there in a couple years but we're planning on coming more often the only reason I didn't give a five-star for the food was my wife went online to review the menu however the online menu Isn't up to date as far as what was on the menu when we arrived I was looking forward to lamb chops as recommended from some friends was terrific however I had the 8 oz medium rare steak peppercorn sauce it was terrific our server was fantastic looking forward to our next visit

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  4. Kristen

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fantastic - went above and beyond. Thank you!

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    Memphis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very comfortable and consistent go to restaurant in Thunder Bay. Always attentive and helpful. Our server really went the extra mile to get my daughter's mocktail just right. Took it back to bar and returned with a better one. Superb evening with my daughter too. Great to see Tom there and always enjoy our conversations.

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  6. Betty

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious but it the restaurant was too loud.

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  7. Vassi

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Halibut was extremely good. Steak was cooked to perfection. Side salad with Halibut meal with raw zucchini was a welcomed surprise. Lightly dressed. Halibut was served on a bed of creamed cauliflower thst was so delicious. Definitely recommend it. Steak with creamed mashed and mushrooms was nicely presented. Eat at Caribou. It's the nicest and best restaurant. Service is always impeccable.

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  8. Paul

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Dinner was nice Noise level was not energetic but very loud and distracting and many tables conversations can be heard Definitely not the place to bring children under 4 years of age that still scream Acoustic renovation is needed or install higher table dividers Our waitress was amazing !

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  9. Amanda

    Toronto / Ontario7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent, service is great and good is always perfect

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  10. Tom VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Madison was our server and she was phenomenal. Perfect amount of attention to the table, extremely personable and obviously cares about what she does. Some of the best service in this city in a long time. Thank you for a great experience!

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FAQs

Caribou Restaurant + Wine Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (807) 628-8588.

Caribou Restaurant + Wine Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 485 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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727 Hewitson St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6B5

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Balmoral and Harbour Expressway
  • Area
    Thunder Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Italian, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Balmoral
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Craig Vieira
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Private events are available in the dining room during weekday afternoons, weekend afternoons, Sunday and Monday when the restaurant is closed for regular business hours.
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