Established in 2010, the Rail Coal Fire Bistro's humble beginnings were founded on a passion for great food and an appreciation for life's simple pleasures. Its fundamental belief in the importance of providing value to its customers through the use of fresh and imaginative ingredients quickly allowed the Rail to grow into an unmissable dining destination.
Friends and family alike continue to gather in what has become the South Shore's most inviting dining room to discover the joys of reimagined casual dining. The Rail takes a fresh approach to breakfast, lunch, and dinner in its 130-guest dining room. The continued support from our local community and loyal customers has allowed our dream of sharing our passion for food to become reality.
Friends and family alike continue to gather in what has become the South Shore's most inviting dining room to discover the joys of reimagined casual dining. The Rail takes a fresh approach to breakfast, lunch, and dinner in its 130-guest dining room. The continued support from our local community and loyal customers has allowed our dream of sharing our passion for food to become reality.
Reviews (25)
Cruising Primate
Jan 16, 2022
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Narendgie M.
Jan 06, 2022
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I've been to this restaurant and I also had food delivered. It's an average restaurant. I have to admit that the staff is super friendly. Honestly I think if I had to only rate the staff they would get 5 stars. It's always fun to be around them. They are caring and pays attention to details. Even when it's a delivery. However the quality of the food isn't the best I had.
Bradley Ostheimer
Dec 28, 2021
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Great spot to grab a very filling and well priced breakfast. Stopped by on a whim today and was not disappointed. Lots of parking, tables well spaced out, super friendly staff, quick service and great bang for your buck. Oh, and yes, the food arrived hot and tasted great!
Will be going back for sure!
Will be going back for sure!
Tania Bassi
Dec 21, 2021
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Leo Pacheo
Dec 10, 2021
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P. S. Dupont
Nov 18, 2021
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Very nice restaurant located on the Mohawk reserve in Kahnawake. Very friendly staff. Has breakfast and supper. Can be book for parties and groups. Need to be fully vaccinated to go in. Big portion. Good food. It's cheaper since you don't need to pay the expensive tax that you would otherwise pay at restaurants which are not on the Natives reservation.
Cookie Monster
Nov 14, 2021
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This is the restaurant of the adjoining Casino. The food is varied and very good and the service friendly and efficient. The place lacks ambiance, partly due to its high ceilings and glaring lights which give you the feeling of eating in a school cafeteria or gymnasium. With the money they make I would suggest adding hanging chandeliers and a few plants and artwork from their tribe's artist that could be for sale thus encouraging and advertising them.
Clean restrooms and large free parking.
Clean restrooms and large free parking.
Cathy Galea
Nov 10, 2021
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Brittany Alleyne
Oct 31, 2021
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Lynn Lomon
Jul 26, 2021
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Excellent service, outstanding food.
Chicken wing appetizer was best I've had in a very long time. Rib eye steak was cooked to perfection and perfectly complimented by the pepper sauce served on the side. Pork ribs were fall off the bone tender and delicious. Salads and onion right excellent as well. Only downside was the wait time for a table (1 full hour) but that was our fault for not reserving ahead. We will definitely be going back!
Chicken wing appetizer was best I've had in a very long time. Rib eye steak was cooked to perfection and perfectly complimented by the pepper sauce served on the side. Pork ribs were fall off the bone tender and delicious. Salads and onion right excellent as well. Only downside was the wait time for a table (1 full hour) but that was our fault for not reserving ahead. We will definitely be going back!
Crystel Gagne Duplan
Jul 16, 2021
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1. Well very served, polite, super friendly and efficient staff
2. Food was delivered rapidly to our table and the entirety was to die for ! The 12 oz Rib eye Steak respectively cooked rare, tender and juicy, pepper sauce was the great match; fries were crispy and hot, a must!
3. The Cajun chicken with sautéed onions and red peppers with sides and tortillas were the best I’ve ever had! The spices were excellently chosen and I simply couldn’t get enough.
4. The decadent brownie with white chocolate crumbs, drizzled raspberry sauce and a nice scoop of vanilla ice cream, the perfect finishing
2. Food was delivered rapidly to our table and the entirety was to die for ! The 12 oz Rib eye Steak respectively cooked rare, tender and juicy, pepper sauce was the great match; fries were crispy and hot, a must!
3. The Cajun chicken with sautéed onions and red peppers with sides and tortillas were the best I’ve ever had! The spices were excellently chosen and I simply couldn’t get enough.
4. The decadent brownie with white chocolate crumbs, drizzled raspberry sauce and a nice scoop of vanilla ice cream, the perfect finishing
Marn E. Berg
Jul 04, 2021
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Vanessa K.
May 03, 2020
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This place is incredible, i would give 5 stars, but i just had to take away a star for the long, long, long, long, long wait to get inside the establishment. but let me assure you, the wait is most definitely worth it. a variety of meals, options, and flavours, are all present. not only do they have incredible food, they also have great customer service and a clean, modern restaurant. i would definitely recommend the rail for breakfast especially, but anytime of day, will please you with their food
Hilary K.
Feb 03, 2020
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Amazing Food especially when you play poker and eat/drink for free hahaa
On a serious note, the food at the Rail is the best in the area. I always have their Chili as it's one of the best I've tried. It tastes super fresh rich and flavourful. The chili is super thick and seasoned to perfection.
I also get drinks here : They make delicious cocktails on the house when you play .. just have to tip the waitress.
Service is incredible, the ladies are always coming around and make sure to get everything you order. They come often and very efficiently. The food come pretty quick too maybe
On a serious note, the food at the Rail is the best in the area. I always have their Chili as it's one of the best I've tried. It tastes super fresh rich and flavourful. The chili is super thick and seasoned to perfection.
I also get drinks here : They make delicious cocktails on the house when you play .. just have to tip the waitress.
Service is incredible, the ladies are always coming around and make sure to get everything you order. They come often and very efficiently. The food come pretty quick too maybe
Janet A.
Jun 08, 2019
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Let me start by saying that the service is on point! No complaints there. Been here several times for breakfast and once only for dinner. Breakfast food was fine, nothing spectacular nor bad about it...average breakfast. As for the dinner, we were disappointed. I had the hake fish special and it was over cooked and under seasoned, rice was super boring, veggies were just edible. Pizza was mediocre, it needed salt, which is weird for pizza. But, to be fair, we come from the New York area so we used to amazing pizza! The other dish that was a major disappointment was the Shepherds Pie. It was lacking
Earl D.
Jan 16, 2019
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Great spot for a get together food is good with large portions and very reasonably priced
The service is always great the fact there is no tax is a plus you also never have to wonder if they are open they are part of the playground poker casino so their a twenty four hour operation
Great thin crust pizza
And plenty of comfort foods
Weekends they serve breakfast till 2
They have a room you can reserve looks like it would fit 12 to maybe 20 people and no extra charge for the room
I gave them a four but if you want gourmet food
I would not recommend it
But I is good food at a great price
The service is always great the fact there is no tax is a plus you also never have to wonder if they are open they are part of the playground poker casino so their a twenty four hour operation
Great thin crust pizza
And plenty of comfort foods
Weekends they serve breakfast till 2
They have a room you can reserve looks like it would fit 12 to maybe 20 people and no extra charge for the room
I gave them a four but if you want gourmet food
I would not recommend it
But I is good food at a great price
Greg B.
Jun 01, 2018
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Teresa G.
Aug 17, 2017
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Kandi R.
May 22, 2017
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I seriously adore this place.
The food is always delicious! Always made perfectly! Always served quickly!! And prices include taxes. The selection is always fantastic too...though they have yet again changed up their menu a bit so now some of my favorites have disappeared. (For example The Rail Shepherd's Pie: Gone! Fried chicken with chorizo: Gone! Spinach dip: Gone! Mexican poutine: Gone!) but still some reliable faves on the menu: indian taco, avocado wrap, the rail burger, the pizzas... Which i highly recommend, especially the Indian Taco! Also, lookin forward to trying their new pork
The food is always delicious! Always made perfectly! Always served quickly!! And prices include taxes. The selection is always fantastic too...though they have yet again changed up their menu a bit so now some of my favorites have disappeared. (For example The Rail Shepherd's Pie: Gone! Fried chicken with chorizo: Gone! Spinach dip: Gone! Mexican poutine: Gone!) but still some reliable faves on the menu: indian taco, avocado wrap, the rail burger, the pizzas... Which i highly recommend, especially the Indian Taco! Also, lookin forward to trying their new pork
Claudette J.
Oct 10, 2016
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Melanie R.
Jul 31, 2016
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Now...i do not understand how i have lost my Dukedom to this place...or my photos or review, alas, as someone who went a few times a week for YEARS i had over 130 check ins on both the Rail Bistro and the old Wood Fire page.
Whatever.
Go for breakfast, fast service and the ladies there are a delight and will spoil you, so tip them well. You wont find a better deal on or off the island on omelettes with this much in them and the potatoes will never disappoint.
Whatever.
Go for breakfast, fast service and the ladies there are a delight and will spoil you, so tip them well. You wont find a better deal on or off the island on omelettes with this much in them and the potatoes will never disappoint.
Tk L.
Jan 20, 2016
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A real bargain for midnight upscale munchies. In a crunch, why would anyone go to La Banquise 24H when you have this?
The Diablo Calamari ($9) with bell peppers and onions in a tomato sauce was A1. Amazing flavour combination. The burger was less impressive though: a little over-salted and sausage-like. Very generous plate though with a good amount of salad that isn't calorie-filled. The casino-level service was impeccable, and so was the atmosphere. Mohawk territory so no taxes.
Potential for a 5-star, contingent on a good main dish which I'll surely find.
The Diablo Calamari ($9) with bell peppers and onions in a tomato sauce was A1. Amazing flavour combination. The burger was less impressive though: a little over-salted and sausage-like. Very generous plate though with a good amount of salad that isn't calorie-filled. The casino-level service was impeccable, and so was the atmosphere. Mohawk territory so no taxes.
Potential for a 5-star, contingent on a good main dish which I'll surely find.
Sonia R.
Jun 12, 2015
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The food is amazing, the price is reasonable, and the staff are warm and welcoming.
One of the best restaurants I've been to. It's quiet enough to have a conversation with your party and the lighting and decor work perfectly to provide an intimate yet casual ambiance.
The food is to die for. I have tried a couple different things from the menu and have yet to be disappointed. The appetizer portions are huge, enough for two.
The wait time to be seated, and served is quite good as well. I went on a Saturday at 6:00pm recently and only had to wait 5 minutes to be seated. The food arrives
One of the best restaurants I've been to. It's quiet enough to have a conversation with your party and the lighting and decor work perfectly to provide an intimate yet casual ambiance.
The food is to die for. I have tried a couple different things from the menu and have yet to be disappointed. The appetizer portions are huge, enough for two.
The wait time to be seated, and served is quite good as well. I went on a Saturday at 6:00pm recently and only had to wait 5 minutes to be seated. The food arrives
Justin H.
May 31, 2014
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At first I thought their menu was a little pricey for the standard 'Bistro' fare, but, wow the food EXCEPTIONAL for the price. So far I have had the hot wings, rail burger, chicken sandwich, spicy chicken and the veggie panini sandwich... all were extremely tasty.
The only criticism I have is that parking can be a major PITA if it's your first time.
First time? Get the 'Rail Burger.' ... Just amazing.
The only criticism I have is that parking can be a major PITA if it's your first time.
First time? Get the 'Rail Burger.' ... Just amazing.
Katie A.
May 18, 2014
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Ate at the Rail a few times during our visit to Playground. What a pleasant surprise - absolutely great good. For lunch one day we ordered a club sandwich and a spicy chicken sandwich. Both were really really good, but the spicy chicken sandwich was "to die for"! We also had breakfast here 2 mornings and enjoyed ourselves very much. For breakfast we recommend the eggs benny and fruit crepe (with sprinkles!). Our only complaint was that the coffee was a bit on the weak side. We will definitely eat here again, no question.
