Salamanders - Kemptville

I don't understand why the reviews are so low: we had catfish tacos, pull pork sandwiches, piña coladas and strawberry daiquiris everything was terrific! Fast and friendly service very clean and fair prices. We will go back soon!

Awesome! Nice pub with a big patio, friendly service and fresh food. Come in off the highway into old kemptville, this place is definitely worth it.

Lunch at Salamander 's. My daughter and I discovered this lovely restaurant on a drive through 'old ' Kemptville. Although there was construction on the roads around the restaurant, it was open and welcoming. Parking is a little tricky because of the construction but not impossible. It was too hot to sit outside on the patio but we both would have loved to sit out and enjoy the beautiful river view. <br/ <br/ Service was quick and efficient. Our food was prompt and well prepared. We decided to order the Steak Salad with peppercorn chevre as well as the Mediterranean Antipasto platter with the plan to share. The platter was big enough for four people to enjoy as an appetizer but we managed to make a great dent in it. The tzatziki and hummus were both home made and yummy! There was also enough meat on the platter salami, prosciutto and even liver pate which was quite tasty. <br/ <br/ The steak on our salad came medium rare as ordered but we both found the peppercorn chevre too 'peppery ' for the plate. Of course, we should have realized from the title that it would be strong! The home made corn bread was light yet with crispy edges yummy. We looked at the dessert menu just to see what we were missing and if we had had room there were several we could have chosen! Next time. The cost for two of us, including non alcoholic drinks was $50.00 (including 20% tip) <br/ <br/ Would have liked to have seen a luncheon menu with smaller plates and smaller prices! <br/ <br/ Would we return: YES!

Food reminisant of restaurants like Kelsey's, Casey's... almost pub style with a touch if family restaurant but a definite step up from either of them. One thing that surprised the h*ll out of me was that they permit smoking on the patio. I know there's no bylaw against it in Kempville but considering the known hazards of second hand smoke you have to be joking that they permitted it.

Great selection. Really enjoyed the last time I went; great sandwich and salad and it's affordable!