Reviews for Dianne's Fish Shack & Smokehouse in Kingston, ON

The atmosphere was good, and the food was good as well. But a little bit pricy; the starfish drink was perfect, but the white... sangria drink was not that good. I am slightly disappointed about our table, it was tiny, and when I requested to change it,they said the other tables were reserved. But when we left, the table we asked for was still empty. I expected a better tablewhen I spent 94 dollars for two. Otherwise, everything was good. Read more

My partner and I had an excellent experience here. Magnolia was our server and she was very helpful, personable and attentive... throughout our time at Dianne's. The fish chowder was creamy and was a nice surprise. The summer salad was abundant andtasty. For those looking to stop by, I'd recommend showing up early or booking a table. We arrived around 6 pm and they onlyhad a 1 table available. We sat on the patio and, while it was chilly, our server gave me a blanket. I was also lucky enough tobe seated near a patio heater. The only thing I would ask the restaurant to improve is the quality of their to-go boxes. Theywere poorly assembled and quickly fell apart even before we left the restaurant. We asked for a second one that barely held ourleftovers inside but had to suffice. Read more

A bit expensive for what it is honestly, but the food was good. I chose this place because it is pet friendly. You can ask for... a bowl of water for your pet. The classic smokehouse burger tastes very good. Big eater a second patty is recommended even ifthe waitress may say it’s enough talking about their bigger burger. The fried fishes are good too. Washroom not super clean.The smell was so-so… The servers were adorables! Read more

Lunch here on a hot sunny afternoon. We sat outside; wasps in downtown Kingston a bit of a bother when eating outside, but... eating on the Ontario St side provided a good breeze that kept them to a minimum. Our server was very friendly and efficient.Fish tacos came quickly, very tasty. My wife and I had two each. Then we had Guacamole and tacos to follow. Goodchoice…freshly made. Read more

The fish was actually terrific, flavorful and crispy. Just the fish and chips I'd give 5/5. As for the Tacos I didn't get the... jerk spice taste from the jerk chicken tacos, however I did catch a hint of the salsa which I liked. The wings and ribs Ithought were dry and not juicy. I was expecting lots of deep flavours and smoky flavor but I didn't get any hint The ribs werenot "fall off the bone" and not enough meat on the bone. Staff was friendly. Get here early as it did get busy closer to dinnertime. I like the location and patio area. Read more

The food was absolutely delicious. The ceviche was so fresh and full of flavour. The fish cakes are a must try and the fish and... chips was great. The portions are good but most importantly the flavour is there. Only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was thebecause of the 15 minutes wait to even get served after being seated. This place is a must try, food is fantastic. Read more

Located in the heart of downtown Kingston, I highly recommend making a reservation and ordering the combo haddock & shrimp.... Service was friendly and attentive. The beer-batter was light, crispy and delicious. The shrimps were a decent size and thehaddock was perfectly fried. House tartar sauce was tasty. Unfortunately the fries and slaw were like an afterthought and was alittle bland. But pair it with a pint and it’s all good! Read more

Very nice place to stop by when you’re going to Toronto, actually been a long time have not seen hospitality smiling as the... servers were, service was amazing, took their time to explain the menu, what to order, what to share and so on, Scout was great.Everyone was very happy. I highly suggest stopping by and trying the menu! Read more