Wayside Dining & Bar

Friendly environment, awesome music, delicious food, friendly servers. Very prompt service for water & ordering food.
Was my first time going there and will definitely be going back- the food was fantastic. From the samosas with the dipping sauces to the delicious dessert at the end, everything was tasty. The vegetarian option was surprisingly delicious (I'm not a vegetarian but those veggies & flavors were huge & yes, delicious). Thankful husband's parents introduced us to it! Was right up our alley on flavors, spices & deliciousness. We ordered the dinner for 4 which turns out to be 20ish a person (considering how expensive things are right now this is an amazing price for tasty food!)
I wish I had taken pictures, but will next time - and I'm sure it'll be just as satisfying. Highly recommend.

Amazing Indian food and very friendly staff. My husband and I will definitely return many times to come!

Lovely staff and great service; the buffet was also fresh and a nice mix of Indian and Canadian choices. Something for everyone! We thoroughly enjoyed it!

Took my wife and Dad to try the new Wayside in Talbotville and Specifically wanted to see if the Indian food was authentic. We were not disappointed. It was amazing. We ordered the dinner for two and still couldn't finish it. A good bang for your buck. The butter chicken with rice and Naan bread was perfect for dipping. Also the Samosas had just enough spice. Ordered a few beers. $3.25/pint, you can't beat that. The service was super friendly as well. I would definitely come back.

Such a amazing place to hv dinner and any kind of function, party. I had my own function and we all enjoyed alot. Food was so delicious and interior its just amazing. Really thank you to staffs and awesome place to have food n function.

This used to be a great place with great portions for the money that we order from regularly. It has now become a complete rip off where the portions are half the size but the prices are the same. I strongly recommend spending your money elsewhere.

23$ for a lunch size butter chicken that is tiny. $16 for a greek salad lol. What a joke. You used to be able to share the butter chicken with two people. Sad that its more about a money grab now and not a good experience.

My family and I went in yesterday for some quick food and I must admit the food was amazingly delicious. We ordered roasted beef and a turkey and man o man, the food was served pretty quickly and by the well mannered staff. Not just their food but customer service was also 10 out of 10. My experience was so memorable and talk about recommendations, I’ll recommend this 11 out of 10 times. ️

I have no words to put up here but i would be glad to say that their staff and their hospitality is mind blowing, you wont regret to visit there. Food is $$$$$$ worth spending your money on. Thankyou

Oh my god amazing food love it service was amazing would be going back again they have lots of space lots of food varieties

I’ll tell you this much. Coming from Toronto, this is simply the best Indian food you’ll find in this area. It’s incredibly expensive but delicious.

I had a private party the food and service experience was excellent we enjoyed Indian and Canadian cuisine big portions their one portion can feed two people
Going to Sunday brunch this weekend

Big facility. Very clean. #1 Indian food in southwestern Ontario. Best place for parties. Nice bar.

We had a great meal at the wayside on sunday afternoon.
The service was great and the food was even better!
Thanks guys

Our first time there today for a mid afternoon lunch, they have 2 menus (reg Canadian one and an Indian one) we chose Indian and went with their butter chicken and garlic Naan bread. Oh my.melted in my mouth. Absolutely delish. I think the owner served us, he checked on us regularly and was there if we needed extras. Highly, highly recommend! Worth the drive to Talbotville!

Love the Wayside! Had our work Christmas party there. Been really happy with all the food! The owner (Bob) is a great guy and his work with the homeless is admirable!

Recently visited Shedden and had a takeaway from Wayside. Excellent Indian food with generous servings. Liked it so much I had another takeaway from them a few days later.

I originally called to place an order with someone who was rude and they also said I couldn't order Indian food at lunch so I had call back with the alternate order.
I placed a large order a week in advance to be delivered. When the time came for our food to arrive, nothing. I called and was told they didn't get the order, acting like it was my fault and that I must not have called them. I was told only woman work there when I said a man took my order. I told the woman to speak with her staff because I know I placed the order. She said someone from the kitchen took their order so it wasn't their responsibility, and put the blame back on me. I said it isn't the customers fault that the wrong person took the order. I said I wanted it for free and delivered right away. I was told initially that it couldn't be delivered but then said she would bring it and give 50% off. I had to call back moments later to gather the original order, and was told that the manager said the discount could not be given.
I have never had such terrible service in my life and our business will no longer be ordering from the Wayside in the future, nor will we eat there personally.

WoW! New favourite restaurant in St. Thomas. Ordered take out (Indian menu) after hearing about the new cuisine at the Wayside. Food was fantastic, full of flavour, perfect portion sizes and ready on time for pick up. Come on St. Thomas you have to support this restaurant. This is the type of establishment we need fighting the mundane offerings of chain restaurants and fast food that are normally on offer.
Will definitely be ordering take out again and hopefully dining in, sometime in the very near future.

We really enjoyed the buffet. The buffet had alot of different curries and other dishes. Lots of selection. Something for everyone. The dessert was delicious. The best Indian food around!

The Indian food buffet is a great way to try something new. A server behind the buffet dishes up your dinner for you.

First time going. Will not sit in ever again. Service was horrible. The place was very chilly to sit in, all customers were wearing their coats. Seated us with no menus, got drinks and after an hour had to flag the server to get refills. Watched another couple get up and get their utensils for themselves from the buffet area. Another couple got their food without utensils and had to ask for them. Our food came without utensils and we had to ask as well as having to ask where the starter salad was, this was well over an hour wait. Had to ask for vinegar and salt&pepper. The food was good. If we get it again it will be only takeout or delivery. Not worth a sit in dinner. Sad, I had heard it was a good place, that is why we chose it for a special celebration dinner with some family members who liked Indian food. Wish we had gone elsewhere.

Bad uncooked food. Service personnel was rude.

Sent you the receipt as well in response to your personal message. Please focus on improving your food and services rather than coming after customers ferociously on personal messages.

It's not our first rodeo when it comes to Indian cuisine. We've been here several times and have ordered take out before, and we'll keep coming back. Our server, Crystal, was very nice and helpful (we had a toddler and two kids with us) and our food was absolutely delicious. The whole family enjoyed it. We totally appreciate that we finally have another option for authentic Indian cuisine in St. Thomas and we encourage everyone to try the new Wayside. Thank you for a great experience and see you again soon, Crystal!

Waiting for dosa since 45 minutes, not good one will no suggest anyone to choose this place. It is taking forever to bring food.

Food wasn't very good. Seemed like nothing was made in restaurant. All frozen prepared good. My son ordered a burger, it was terrible. I ordered fish, which was ok. But certainly not something I would return for. My husband ordered a buffalo chicken wrap, and half the wrap was void of any chicken.

Indian buffet was not very good! We ordered take out earlier this year and the butter chicken and naan bread were so much better. The butter chicken had tandoori chicken in a rich decadent sauce. Not sure what happen but it does not taste the same and not prepared the same. The naan bread was very hard and tough even though it was fresh. All the sauces in the dishes tasted the same and had no flavour. I hope other people like it but I will not be going back. Also they sat a very large group of people next to us and our chairs were touching so the proper distance was not adhered to. Also they allowed a customer to walk back and forth to the buffet without a mask. We did not feel comfortable.

Giving 1 star because there's no option for zero stars.quite overpriced for the quality and quantity.
Tried the Canadian menu so my review is based on the Canadian menu.
After what happened with the Canadian food, i couldn't dare to order any Indian food here.save yourself some $$

Ordered a dozen shrimp (came with fries) 22$ and i got 6 shrimps for that price i told owner i think the menu sais a dozen (12) and he said im wrong until i showed him that it does than he said its error. 22$ for 6 pieces of shrimp and a handful of fries was alittle rough but service was good the waiter was working the place alone and did amazing for having to run around alone in busy place. Waiter goodfood iffy ‍️

The food was alright, the services were not greatest, it took sooooo long for our food to arrive, some items were not what we ordered. The food tasted alright. They jus served 2 roasted papad while I ordered Masala papad for appetizers and than they said “masala papad doesnt come with vegetables and spices on top”

50 minutes for a dosa is ridiculous. Worst food experience ever I had. The chutney over here is very bad. Never ever go to this place for Indian food.

Terrible experience. Took forever to get water and food. Asked if we wanted fries or salad brought both without clarifying the salad would be an extra 2 dollars for a tiny salad. Chicken smelt bad and tasted bad. Vaguely mentioned a fire that happened recently. Waiter took my plate as I was still eating my fries. Even after taking off 2 meals from the bill due to the bad chicken the total was still over 70$. DO NOT RECOMMEND, SAVE YOUR MONEY.

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REPLY TO OWNER

The audacity you have to reply this way. We had no knowledge of the payment not working, the waiter did not mention the payment didnt work, she told us to have a good night as we left. Still charged us for the gravy that was part of one of the meals taken off the bill. You also were not the person that came to speak to us in the restaurant, not sure why you are replying to this review and not the owner who came to handle the situation.

I ordered online in the early afternoon for 6: 30 pm pickup. At 5 pm I received a notification that my order was being processed. I arrived at 6: 12, admittedly early and was told it would be ready on time. I did not receive my order until after 7: 15 pm, 45 minutes late.

With tip it was just shy of $60 for Butter Chicken for my mum (Mother's day), Kadai Paneer, garlic naan and onion Kulcha.

An ok price for a sit-down meal but a 45 minute late takeway is a bit steep.

The onion Kulcha was nice. The Kadai was so so.

First time ordering from here, all 3 dishes were excellent. Flavour, portions, quality. Our new go to for great Indian food

This place is such a hidden gem! The owners are an absolute pleasure and always take extra special care of their customers. Amazing flavours and great mix of Indian and Canadian cousins. Definitely a recommend place.

What a flavourful and tasty food i am loving it.they customize the spices as per our choices. Butter Chicken, Lamb, Beef, Biryani.you name it and they have it.all are my favourite.
Definitely Recommended.

I went by the reviews and our first take out experience was really good.

Malbari chicken curry - perfectly cooked chicken with coconut curry was super good
Malai Kofta - yummy paneer potato kofta in creamy curry cooked perfectly as per the instructions to make it medium spicy.
Beef Vindaloo gravy - good

This place has different Naan Breads (super nice indian flatbread) which I barely found at any other indian restaurant.
Highly recommend this place.
We ordered take out and exactly in 20 mins got the order.

We are so in love with Wayside Dining & Bar here in Talbotville. We have no words to describe how truly amazing food is. So many yummy flavours and textures. We have not dislike anything. Don't know if that even possible. Real Authentic Food. Amazing Owners & Staff. This is our third Consecutive week and having different dishes. My favorite is butter chicken and lamb ragongosh.

I told my friends about this place with my warmest recommendations. I go to this restaurant often. I get very good feedback from my friends. The meals are appetizing and the team is very friendly and cooperative. Every time we eat in this place we enjoy a gorgeous time.highly recommended.

This is my favorite place to eat. The yellow Lakeport pearch is the best I ever had, and their Indian dishes are amazing! The owners are wonderful and even take requests for favorite dishes.
I HIGHLY recommend checking them out if you haven't already. This place is a gem - you will not be a disappointed.

Every single time, amazing experience, flavours, quality of food and professionalism of service. A lot of innovative options as well to try out. Will definitely recommend and return with friend’s gatherings once COVID is over and highly recommend take outs from them.

We had a wonderful family dinner at Wayside Dining & Bar. Multiple choice of Canadian & Indian Dishes. The food of course was delicious, and although the place was very busy, the service was impeccable. Would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone.

Great place. Very Executive Indian authentic food. Taste is real. Food is hot and very tasty. Especially tandoori chicken is very delicious along with butter chicken. Quantity is better then other restaurants. My #1 choice for Wayside.

This is my absolute favorite restaurant in my area. The food is always fantastic and no matter what I order I am always delighted with my meal. Can’t wait to return and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to eat in

We are regulars here but visited first time after the dine in started during the pandemic. From the greeting to the goodbye, it was just very hospitable. The food and service was excellent. Highly recommended for Indian food lovers.

We had a wonderful Engagement celebration at Wayside Dining & Bar with 10 family members. The food of course was delicious, and although the place was very busy, the service was impeccable. Would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone.