Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.6 out of 5
Very good | 2915 reviews

What Stefan Schäfer doesn't like about The Cornerstone:
Ok, here's the deal based on my experience: the kitchen knows how to cook a good dish. But the time it took to send the food out is unacceptable. I felt conflicted because while the wait was long (45 +minutes for soup and salad and a bowl of pasta) the food was very good. A caution to this restaurant not to rely on the fact that the servers are apologetic and charming and do their best OR on the hope that once patron... View all feedback. What Pearl D likes about The Cornerstone:
My husband and I were passing through Kenora and went to the Cornerstone for supper. There was a short wait period as they didn’t take reservations but they call you on your phone when your table is ready. I had the appetizer fish tacos and the small beets and sweets salad. Both were excellent and portions were huge. I could only eat 2/3 fish tacos and had to save the salad for the next day. the fish tacos were loade... View all feedback.

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Menulist
4.4 ★ from 5 reviews
Vujak
21.12.2017 - 12:35

Really nice locationThe inside has a warm and polished lookThe back patio is sooo sunny and the umbrellas don't help much.

Tiffany
21.12.2017 - 12:35

I couldn't possibly have imagined a better meal or better service than what we found in The Cornerstone.

Lewis
20.01.2018 - 16:58

Had lunch here today. Lots of choices on the menu, including vegan and gluten free options. The service was a bit slow, I'm not sure if the patio was full but i...

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Frédéric
20.01.2018 - 16:58

Friendly and efficient staff served up a delicious meal. I had the Walleye dinner with risotto along with a delicious salad with strawberries, walnuts and nice...

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Lewis
20.01.2018 - 16:58

This is a busy little restaurant on the corner of main and second street in Kenora Ontario. You may have to wait for your meal but it is worth the wait and the...

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Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 219 reviews
Pearl
02.08.2023 - 09:53

My husband and I were passing through Kenora and went to the Cornerstone for supper. There was a short wait period as they didn’t take reservations but they cal...

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Bruce
02.08.2023 - 09:53

We really enjoyed the atmosphere and our Lake of the Woods walleye dinners. Service was friendly and efficient.

MommaGomes
02.08.2023 - 09:53

Had soup of the day, with a walleye dinner, husband had the cornerstone salad and salmon. Food was really fresh all home made can’t go wrong here. Do recommend...

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Jake
02.08.2023 - 09:53

We stopped here after doing a bit of shopping and walking around the lakefront. Kenora is an adorable little town, and the Cornerstone Restaurant topped things...

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Oran
02.08.2023 - 09:53

Stopped here for lunch with the family and really enjoyed it. The patio was perfect on the beautiful sunny day. Staff were friendly and quick. The food was deli...

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HeyRestaurants
3.5 ★ from 2687 reviews
Chris
19.12.2023 - 13:18

Had the filet steak with peppercorn sauce and it was the best I've had in 10 years. Worth the trip to Kenora!!! Thanks for the food!!

Abigail
19.12.2023 - 13:18

I had a Honey Dill Wrap and Yam Fries! Yum! Such good food and an awesome awesome waitress! She even recommend the Nutella Cake and wow!! Soooo good!...

Julie
19.12.2023 - 13:19

Ordered lunch today and it was amazing! I can’t have bread and they put my burger in lettuce very accommodating and it tasted so good! Thank you

Blair
19.12.2023 - 13:19

Always a great meal. The new menu items are delicious and unique. Service as usual was great!

Janice
19.12.2023 - 13:19

We were recommended this restaurant and not disappointed. From the crab cakes, house salad to our entrees, we unfortunately did leave room for...

Yelp
4.5 ★ from 9 reviews
Dub
05.11.2023 - 23:16

Now called the Vault. Draft beer was not working, but our service made up for that. Neat little eatery with a pub style feel. Chicken Cesar salad was...

Tom
05.11.2023 - 23:16

During the time of coronavirus, The Cornerstone is offering dine-in and takeout service. Patio available at the back. I started my meal with The...

April
05.11.2023 - 23:16

Bacon cheeseburger and roasted potatoes for take out .... ahhhhhmazing. One of the best burgers I've had. Juicy, huge, flavourful. Perfectly cooked, big...

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