We went to Laurier in late September:
- Arriving at 6:00, the wait was an hour and 45 minutes as they don't take reservations for parties under 6 (only 2 of us). The waiting area was cold and not terribly comfortable but I still maintain that it was well worth it.
- The seating was comfortable and despite the restaurant being packed, we had no noise problems whatsoever and were able to have a relaxing dinner.
- We ordered Poutine and sliders for appetizers, both of which were great. I highly recommend the sliders!!
- The wine list was extensive which was nice to see although not all wines were available by the glass (understandable), so we'll have to go back there with a larger group and reason to order a bottle!
- Our mains were very slow to arrive and, as such, the manager gave us dessert and wine on the house. When they did finally show up though the food was great. The ribs clearly had a home made sauce on them (I hate going to restaurants only to find they've dressed the meat with something I could have purchased myself at a local store). The wilted spinach side dish and the salad were both fantastic.
Despite the long wait time, I would still highly recommend this restaurant. The staff and manager were all pleasant and helpful, making up for any minor slip ups (mostly just having to wait).