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July 19/09

Dear Mr. Manager/Owner,
 
We were recently visiting in Burlington, and met a woman who told us  you ''must try Walker's Fish Market'.  Coming from Montreal, we were very interested in having a relaxing and first class meal in an ambience which was unique.

We were recommended to your restaurant, and what a fabulous and unforgettable experience.  The decor and atmosphere were relaxed. We sat on the side away from the bar area, and were served by a very  caring
and thorough server (Sarah), who was delightful.

The food and its presentation were first class - and we come from a  city of plentiful good and unique restaurants.  We subsequently  recommended your restaurant to several people in Burlington, Oakville and
Mississauga.

Thank you for making our Friday evening such a delightful  experience. We hope that you keep up the high standard which we  experienced and look forward to a next visit in the near future to Burlington -  not only to see our new grand-daughter, but also to visit your  restaurant, and savor another delicious meal in a delightful atmosphere.
 
Sincerely,
 
Michael Rosman

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Seafood eatery is a real catch Good value, crisp service, cool ambience make it a winner

January 24, 2009
John Kernaghan
The Hamilton Spectator

Dietitians keep urging us to eat more fish, but you don't see many new seafood restaurants popping up. Which makes Walkers Fish Market a welcome addition.

The slick eatery offers 10 varieties of fresh catch from local lakes and faraway seas offered in five applications.

With appealing presentation and engaging staff, my visits scored good marks.

The eatery is kind on the eyes, too, with a variety of rich wood accents, coffee-and-cream coloured walls and cream-and-chocolate toned banquettes.

Sweetwater crab cakes ($10.95) were smaller than those I've tried elsewhere, but were rich and spicy. The thick bronzed discs were elevated by a vivid chili aioli that was streaked across them and the rectangular platter. A collection of undressed greens occupied one corner.

I chose the rainbow trout ($16.95) from Copper River, Ont., from a selection that included Lake Erie pickerel and Hawaiian ahi tuna. The order took a bit of time to arrive, but I was rewarded with a large piece of the pink-fleshed fish that fell off the skin.

Steamed with green onion and ginger, the delicate trout was draped over two big bulbs of bok choy with a sticky rice mattress in between. Sweet and sharp hoisin sauce was a nice counterpart to the subtle fish. Crunchy slivers of red and yellow pepper added texture, and the bok choy was a fresh-tasting option.

The meal was served on a smart and pristine platter at the bar area, a fine perch for taking in some sports and surrounding tables.

In a couple of other tasting experiences, the novel Lobster Mac and Cheese ($12.95) came as a mix of macaroni with chunks of lobster and molten cheddar cheese. It was a bit greasy and very rich.

To test the landlubber side of the menu, I tried the house gourmet hamburger ($11.95) on a late-night visit. It was an eight-ounce puck of lean beef in a warmed bun with greens and tomato, good and nongreasy in-house fries and a serving of cole slaw, also made in the restaurant.

My tasting had a cool conclusion with a slice of ice cream lime pie, a swell marriage of two forms and tastes that won favour.

Walkers Fish Market offers fair value and excellent quality in an agreeable setting pulled together by the folks in the Pepperwood group of restaurants.

jkernaghan@thespec.com

905-526-34227

Walkers Fish Market
4045 Harvester Rd.
Burlington

905-633-9929

The look: Stylish
The feel: Warm and informal
What you'll pay: Appetizers open at $8.95 for bruschetta or peel-and-eat shrimp. Pan-roasted mussels are $9.95 and shrimp cocktail is $13.95. Raw bar orders include four types of oysters from $7.65 to $8.95 for four, and a raw-bar sampler for $18.95. Soups run from $4.95 to $9.95 and salads from $5.95 to $9.95. A daily selection of fish for lunch and dinner ranges from $10.95 and $14.95 for tilapia to $19.95 and $23.95 for ahi tuna. It's available steamed, roasted, broiled or grilled. Lunch specialties include seafood taco for $9.95, grilled chicken clubhouse for $11.95 and lemon-rosemary half-chicken for $14.95. Other platters include haddock fish and chips for $9.95 and $13.95, shrimp and scallop fettuccine for $14.95 and seafood linguine diavolo for $18.95.

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to midnight Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Wheelchair accessible.