La Playita Restaurant & Bar

For my bachelorette my group of 4 came here for dinner on a Saturday. The place was busy, it was about 8pm. It took a bit to be acknowledged, staff walked past us 7 times before someone spoke to us. Not a huge deal, the only comment that I didn’t love, is when the host staff asked us “are you eating or just drinks”, and I responded with “dinner please” .. their response was “ok because if you weren’t eating we would serve others who were first”. I get it but it was a odd comment to receive when trying out this place. We were seated, our server was lovely. We shared an appetizer, had a couple of Margarita pitchers and tacos each! The food was great, drinks were delicious (spicy mango marg is AMAZING) and it was a really nice patio for a summer night! Also was awesome for accommodating for Gluten Free options! Shared fryer for the corn chips and tortillas though.

Our new favourite place in Grand Bend! The food is really tasty and perfect for a summer dinner. They have a few vegan and gluten free options which is amazing, and the servers are always helpful and knowledgeable about the options, which is appreciated! A special shout out to Laura, who is just the loveliest person and actually remembered our orders when we had her as a server a second time. The patio is a really nice vibe on a summer evening. They've created such a nice ambiance with the lights and decor, and it feels very cozy and relaxed. It's lighthearted and casual, but a nice alternative to some of the more boisterous places closer to the beach! Also, if you don't drink alcohol, they have the option to make most (all?) of their drinks mocktails, and they're delicious! Lastly, the owners are so sweet-- we've really enjoyed getting the chance to chat with them here and there when we stop in on a quieter night. We're so glad they decided to open this place, and we'll be frequent visitors every summer! See you next year :)