Where to Eat in Trenton: The Best Restaurants and Bars

February 18, 2018 Renato Branum

Discover the best restaurant in Trenton, Canada including Tomasso's Italian Grille, Jim's Pizzeria, Golden Valley Restaurant, The Riverbrake Cafe, Dapp's Restaurant, Momma's Diner, Thai Sushi, The Grind Cafe, The Port Bistro Pub, Captain George's Fish and Chips
Things to do in Trenton

1. Tomasso's Italian Grille

35 Front St, Trenton, Quinte West, Ontario K8V 4N3, Canada Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Delivery, Reservations, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Pizza, Canadian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner HK$71 - HK$173 +1 613-392-4333
Excellent
60%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 619 reviews

Tomasso's Italian Grille

Tomasso's Italian Grille is an upscale-casual restaurant located on the banks of the famous Trent River in the heart of downtown Trenton. Built across three properties for multi level Seating with soaring ceilings, touches of wood and steel and a waterfront patio - the setting is a perfect combination of city style and rustic Mediterranean comfort.The Italian influenced menu is a perfect combination of traditional classics with a modern flair. Dishes include pasta, pizza, appetizers, salads, and a wonderful selection of fish, veal, chicken and 'AAA' Angus steaks. All meals are prepared to order and everything from the pizza dough to the sauces are made in-house with original family recipes. Open daily, Tomasso's is perfect for: lunch with colleagues, dinner with family and friends, a large social gathering or a special celebration just for two.

Reviewed By stroudcrowd - Ottawa, Canada

I visited Tomasso's as part of a work lunch for one of my customers in Trenton at their recommendation. Camille did a good job of looking after us during our visit. The food was enjoyed by all and the view from the back of the restaurant of the river was very nice.
I tend to follow the recommendations of my local customers. It is nice to see that the TripAdvisor community enjoys the food as well--#1 rating in Trenton.

2. Jim's Pizzeria

35 Front St, Trenton, Quinte West, Ontario K8V 4N3, Canada Delivery, Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Italian, Pizza, Canadian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner HK$24 - HK$149 +1 613-392-1266
Excellent
74%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 123 reviews

Jim's Pizzeria

It's how we started in 1970 and what made us famous! We make our dough daily from scratch. We only use the best, freshest ingredients, which we chop and slice in-house. We only use 100% mozzarella cheese. Finally, our sauce is made using California ultra-premium plum tomatoes, which we have chosen for their exquisite flavour profile, which is a perfect complement to our unique blend of spices.

Reviewed By Gio H - Utrecht, The Netherlands

Perhaps my expectations were too high after eating pizza in restaurant IL Focolaio in Montreal a week earlier. This was the third pizza I had on my trip through Canada (one in Niagara Falls and one in Montreal) and this was definitely the worst. The topping was okay, but the crust was really mediocre at best. Very thick, not a great taste in the crust and also no air in it. And now I think of it, this was also the most expensive pizza I had (20 CAD, excl. taxes). It was an average pizza, but because of the high price I rate it only 2 stars.

3. Golden Valley Restaurant

499 Dundas St W, Trenton, Quinte West, Ontario K8V 6C4, Canada Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Canadian, Grill, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$63 - HK$181 +1 613-392-1414
Excellent
49%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 168 reviews

Golden Valley Restaurant

The Golden Valley Restaurant is locally owned and operatedand has been serving the Quinte area since 1977. Our Mission hasbeen and continues to be, to provide excellent and affordablefamily dining, in a relaxed and friendly environment.We measure our success in terms of customer satisfaction. Tothis end, we use only the finest quality ingredients to prepare ourmeals and we train our staff to make your dining out an enjoyableexperience

Reviewed By Glenn M - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

and will visit again. Looks and name are deceiving. This is not a Chinese restaurant. Offers a great many different cuisines. Food is well prepared and tasteful. Good value for quality and portions. Service is fast and attentive. G & D

4. The Riverbrake Cafe

11 Front St, Trenton, Quinte West, Ontario K8V 4N3, Canada Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Cafe, Canadian, Soups Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch HK$47 - HK$71 +1 613-392-0168
Excellent
64%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 43 reviews

The Riverbrake Cafe

Located in the heart of downtown Trenton overlooking the Trent Severn way, The RiverBrake Cafe is open for breakfast & lunch with homemade soups and daily specials available each day. Private functions and catering service is also available. Please contact us for further details.

Reviewed By KnAbear - Napanee, Canada

We got there thinking it was simply a Cafe...Turns out its a full service restaurant...
Its run very well & the food we Enjoyed was awesome!!! The one thing I absolutely love is the coffee is self serve so you can help yourself...
The restaurant is family, couple, group friendly..The prices are very good!!! The food is delicious...
I would recommend it to everyone...

5. Dapp's Restaurant

282 Dundas St E, Trenton, Quinte West, Ontario K8V 1M2, Canada Highchairs Available, Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa Diner, Canadian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options HK$39 - HK$86 +1 613-965-6414
Excellent
53%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
7%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 141 reviews

Dapp's Restaurant

Nominated best breakfast by ontario egg farmers association, repeat voted, best breakfast in quinte west. Homemade soups, real beef burgers, daily specials. open daily til 2pm licenced lcbo. near cfb air base and museum.

Reviewed By John K - Ottawa, Canada

Dapp's has received many awards for their "home cooking" and I struggled to find that to be the case during a recent visit. Like most diner style restaurants, the coffee was boring, weak and devoid of flavour. The food was moderately priced, the home fries were very bland and although they were actual fried potatoes, a heaping of spices would have kicked the flavour up a notch.
The staff were very gracious, helpful and took a tremendous amount of pride in their job. They were engaging, and were eager to make the dining experience as pleasant as possible.
This restaurant is not a place I'd rush back to, but if you're okay with great service and average food, this place will make you a frequent visitor.

6. Momma's Diner

425 Sidney St, Trenton, Quinte West, Ontario K8V 6N6, Canada Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Diner, Canadian, American Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Dinner +1 613-965-1701
Excellent
20%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
3%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 89 reviews

Momma's Diner

Reviewed By OntarioJenn - Whitby, Canada

Friendly waitress, but I thought from the Trip Advisor reviews that the food would be better than it was. Good sized portions. We would probably stop someplace else next time when travelling the 401, but if we landed here again, that would be ok too.

7. Thai Sushi

22 Front St, Trenton, Quinte West, Ontario K8V 6C5, Canada Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Japanese, Sushi, Asian, Thai, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +1 613-965-6688
Excellent
47%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 110 reviews

Thai Sushi

Reviewed By michaelfitzg - Toronto

We had the all you can eat option for lunch and it was great. The food arrived quickly and was very tasty. The sushi was fresh and the variety of curry and other dishes that we tried were equally good. It's a great little place for a meal in Trenton.

8. The Grind Cafe

45 Front St, Trenton, Quinte West, Ontario K8V 4N3, Canada Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Cafe, Canadian Breakfast, Lunch HK$55 +1 613-392-1493
Excellent
55%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 92 reviews

The Grind Cafe

The Grind Cafe, Located In Downtown Trenton, Righton The Trent River.our Goal Is To Be A Social Spot For Friends And Meetings.visitold Friends And Make New Ones.great For A Date, After Dinner. Or Just A Latte Together!join Us And Enjoy.wi-fi Of Course. But Chatting To Others Is Healthier!

Reviewed By BlvlTraveller - Toronto

I've always raved about The Grind being as good or better than the finest boutique coffee shops in larger cities. Last time I went however the drip coffee was substandard, watery and lacking in any body. I chalked this up to a single bad pit but went again last week with the same experience. It was so bad I actually left half a cup unfinished. My friend said his latte was excellent but being a 'drip only' sort don't think I'll be going back.

9. The Port Bistro Pub

21 Front St, Trenton, Quinte West, Ontario K8V 4N3, Canada Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Reservations, Highchairs Available, Accepts Credit Cards Bar, Pub, Canadian, Gastropub, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Drinks HK$39 - HK$196 +1 613-955-1409
Excellent
39%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
11%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 186 reviews

The Port Bistro Pub

Situated in the heart of Trenton, The Port Bistro Pub is located in a beautifully restored historical building overlooking the Trent waterway. In the summer season, there is a spacious patio where you can watch the boats pass. Inside we feature the work of local artists & live music on Saturday nights. Everything is made in house including hand-cut frites, desserts, and all sauces and dressings. The menu changes seasonally. We are proud of our unique beer list featuring local and regional brewers. We offer a comprehensive wine list and a great selection of cocktails and martinis. Additionally, we offer warm, friendly customer service and a fun unpretentious atmosphere that is uniquely ours. We strive to go above and beyond our patron's expectations and make The Port something the community can be proud of. The Port is locally owned and operated. We invite you to join us for some shared plates with friends, a full course meal or just a drink on the patio.

Reviewed By Rachele279 - Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec, Canada

We spent a weekend in Trenton while we visited Sandbanks with the family. We were 3 families all together and a total of 12 hungry people. We all love food and cooking so eating out is a challenge to find places that meet our standards. We also have gluten, peanut and treenut allergies in the family so if anyone is challenged to find a great spot it's us.
The Port was awesome! Loved their menu, our large table of 12 was waiting for us when we got there, of course 12 people we made Reservations but we were seated right away and taken care of from the minute we walked in the minute we left. It was so good we would have gone every night we were there which is what we plan on doing the next time we're in town.
The owner was a gem, he came by and brought a bucket full of fun goodies and let the kids pick something from the box to keep them busy. He did not cheap out either on those goodies, he knew exactly what the kids like today!
Overall one of the best restaurant experiences we have all had with the entire family. Can't wait to go back. The only negative thing I can say is that it's in Trenton and not in Oakville so we can't go on a regular basis!! But we will def make the trip to come again.
Thanks Port for being super awesome and hope to treat our pallets again soon!

10. Captain George's Fish and Chips

25 Dundas St W, Trenton, Quinte West, Ontario K8V 3N9, Canada Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Seafood, Canadian Lunch, Dinner +1 613-394-2888
Excellent
41%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 117 reviews

Captain George's Fish and Chips

Reviewed By LarryTheRadioGuy - Peterborough, Canada

The woman at the thrift shop in Colborne, when we asked for a good place to eat, said that this fish and chips place in Trenton was "the best in the world". So we went
Was it? I'm not so sure it could compare to that wonderful place in Summerland, B.C. (Cozy Bay Seafood). But it was mighty good fish......flaky rather than mushy. Batter wasn't too greasy, either. But to me the highlight was a delightful fish chowder that was thick with fish and potatoes and had such a lovely flavour.........and was only $4. Or, in this case, it was part of the 'special'.
There were only two things that kept me from giving it 5 stars. (1) was the stale crackers. (2) The other was the commercial rock radio station playing in the background---not quite loud enough so you could hear and enjoy the music, but irritating enough so it created an unpleasant aural atmosphere. I really wish restauranters would be more mindful of the 'sound' atmosphere they want to create. And possibly a third: the french fries, while they're good, aren't the kind I really like with the peel still on the potato.
But very reasonable prices.
But yes........we'll come back next time we're in the area and have a craving for fish and chips.

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