Emma’s Back Porch

I wish I could give 0 stars. My girlfriend and I sat out on the patio because we heard that Emma’s has a great patio… big mistake! They say us under a big lamp post, FULL of spiders, bugs, mosquitos and who knows what else. There were so many spider webs it looks like they have been growing there for years! Gross. Spiders and bugs all over our table. We tried to suck it up and order food because we were so hungry, so we both ordered the fish tacos. Another mistake! The fish was almost raw, and it was so slimy. Not my best idea of a fish taco. We are a few bites and just couldn’t eat anymore, we paid and got the hell out of there before we had spiders all over us. Clean up your patio! We will never be going back.

Pub with a great view. Went on a Wednesday for wing night. Pretty decent wings for .67 cents. Sweet potato fries were oily but freshly fried and the sauce «Goop» that comes with it was out of this world. Live band is usually on Friday nights but I went during the sound of music. She only played for about half an hour but was really loud, so don’t get a seat too close or you’ll be screaming to talk.

Showed up to have a drink and a late night bite to eat during the Raptors and cavs game 1 as i had to work late and missed the first part. ONLY TO BE TOLD THE KITCHEN WAS CLOSED. I have been in the industry for years and a bars kitchen should never close 1.5 hours and really it should be a limited menu not a closed kitchen. Very disappointed. Chose emmas over shoeless for the only time ever again.

Came here after band rehearsal for food and drinks. Why would you close the kitchen two hours before closing? Honestly was not impressed. Customer service was nice, waitresses very friendly.

What a great place for lunch. Amazing lake views; cottagey Muskoka décor; and really good fish and chips. (I’ve also had the lobster sliders, which were pretty tasty, too).
The service is attentive and efficient. The food tastes home-​made. (Try the Buffalo cauliflower bites!) There’s really not much more that can be said. We enjoyed our lunch while watching the ducks swim on the lake. What a lovely, casual meal.
It was late December when we visited, but I could see that the patio would be nice in the summer (although it looks like the patio furniture had seen better days). The location simply can’t be beat.
I deducted a star simply because the TVs were so loud (WAY too loud). Everything else was simply great!

The Place to Be, in Burlington
Walking into Emma’s Back Porch, you seem to make a transition from quiet and quaint Old Lakeshore Road to the OK corral. Signs point you to the hostess desk at the back of the restaurant and a caricature of who we assume to be Emma, meets you at the front door. The restaurant has an awesome view of the Lake with multiple seating options depending on whether you’re there for the view or a football game.
On what was probably that last nice day of Fall, we chose to sit outside. The «back porch» has one of the best views of lake Ontario in Burlington and Mississauga. It seems like it would be a great place to be on a warm summer day.
The menu is varied from wings to kale salads… there is something for everyone. We had the breakfast service which is somewhat different than the menu, at least on Sundays. We only had access to a «breakfast skillet» but it was good and the service (thanks Becca) was awesome.
Inside, there are multiple booths and its hard not to sit somewhere without a large screen in view. There is a separate party room with a very large screen that would hold about 30 people.
The hardest part of eating at Emma’s was finding our way back outside, where once there, feels like we just exited a time warp, back on the quite Burlington street.

Hadn’t been to Emma’s in 5yrs. Use to go regularly. Went for lunch on a Saturday.
DID WELLS
Server was really nice. Very apologetic for items discussed below.
Food quality was 4 of 5. Burgers were good. Kids chicken fingers were average. Marinara muscles were good but not as good when I had them at the water street cooker upstairs.
NEXT TIMES
— was told to seat myself. I did… but looks like the hostess forgot to assign a waitress. Waited 20mins for someone. Had to flag down the hostess to order drinks.
— took 8mins to get water, pop and a pint. This is now 28mins to get a drink.
— order food. Took 20mins. First food comes out for the adults… restaurant 101… if it’s been 45mins, bring the kids food first. The extra 5mins for the kids food was painful. Cost me the bacon and pickle from my burger…
— wasps. We’re inside but 2 kept attacking our plates and my kids. This happens… but send someone over to deal with it.
— time to get better patio furniture. Plastic chairs need to go. Wasn’t sitting outside but they look out of place and better suited for a trailer park.

I’ve been here twice: once during winter and once on the patio over Labour Day weekend. Let’s just be honest: the reason to come here is for the ambiance. Either the patio or the many large televisions. The view of the lake from the patio is amazing. Definitely the best patio around here.
In terms of food, stick to the basics. The first time we came here, we got creative, and ended up feeling very disappointed. I got some kind of pasta and a fancy drink, and both were disappointing.
This time, I got a white wine sangria, which was very big and tasty. We also went with a double order of wings. The wings were also very good. Lots of wings, rather than drumsticks. Lightly fried with a good Thai sauce. The accompanying dips were a bit small, but enough for the order.
Definitely come here for the view. Just stick to basic bar food.

Really good food! Reasonable prices and a few twists on old favorites. One great menu item is the buffalo chicken waffle sandwich. There is maple syrup or sugar in the waffle (used as the «bread») that pairs very well with the seasoning in the chicken.

First time here and drove an hour to experience Emma s Back Porch and have to say love it. patio felt like i was on vacation with live music great people food and fun.

I was here for a family members retirement party, so the food was all pre ordered for us. It seemed pretty typical pub like food… but as I said… I never got to see a menu. Beer was about $ 7 which I thought was a little bit high for Burlington, but then, being from Toronto I just expect things to be cheaper when I leave the city.
The view though… WOW, so nice. i’m a sucker for a great patio, and a patio right on the lake like this is phenomenal. If you want a chill place to sit outside. And enjoy the view… this is THE spot in the 905. So peaceful.

Great Patio, Friendly Staff, Great selection of Beer, wine and Drinks.
We just had drinks and some Calamari and the Calamari was excellent.
I really loved their White Sangria.
Will definitely be back there again and add it to my list of favourites.

Great spot on the lake with excellent pub food! We sat at the bar — service was great food and the obligatory (for us) poutine were good.
If you are not worried about your cholesterol and waistline and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, this is your go-​to location.

I really enjoy the menu and bar service here. Friendly staff and ever-​changing menu (which can be bad if you love something!)
I split the lobster and crab Mac and cheese and had the pretzels AND panko fried cheese. Don’t judge me, it was a Saturday!
I recommend as a casual dinner, drinks.

One thing is if you want to be on the patio do not show up hungry as it’s always a wait but best patio in the area and inside has lots of TVs if there’s a game on.
Service today was excellent and food was too. Fish tacos were great, with a large perfectly cooked piece of fish that you assemble yourself. Burger was very good and with the place jammed — table was a reasonable wait and service surprisingly quick. Do not expect a wide menu but what they do they are doing well. Hadn’t been here in a while as it seemed like the food was going down hill but seems like Emma’s got her mojo back. Will be back soon. Service was possibly better than the food too; we were in a rush and server, Marissa, literally ran around to speed things up for us!

Great place to watch the Leafs games. They play the sound for the game and have the game playing on most screens. I’ve had the burger, the nachos and the wings. Not to mention plenty of booze and every time I have been I have had a great time. If you’re hanging out with friends or family to watch the game, I highly recommend this place. It’s a casual, laid back atmosphere.

I love this place! I went here over half a dozen times during the summer. The service is always prompt, the staff are friendly.
I went here on a quiet sunday during the summer, and ordered a salad and my friend ordered a burger… we waited over half an hour, but when our food arrived, the waitress apologized for the wait and comped our meals for us!
The customer service here is great, and the food is amazing. The view is great, but it can be a bit chilly in the afternoon because of the shade because it’s RIGHT on the water! Amazing!

Good wing and good service. Wouldnt recommend getting anything to fancy from the menu but burgers and fish and frys are good. Beers always cold an in the summer have a epic patio.

Amazing patio to see a great view. The atmosphere is pretty relaxed with a cottage feel to it. I have experienced hit and misses with the staff but overall have had a good experience. They have the best fajitas I have ever had. The prices are average but they do have daily specials.

Patio has a great view and view is excellent being right on the lake. Great selection of beers on tap and service was decent with young peppy servers. Inside was nicely decorated with sports memorabilia and wood everywhere but had the distinct smell of stale beer. Overall a decent place to grab a brew with friends.