Chez Piggy | Kingston, ON

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Bartender Sam, Chez Piggy

I finally had the pleasure of visiting Chez Piggy, a staple of Kingston's food and drink scene. Having never stepped foot inside before, I was pleasantly surprised by the establishment's quaint and homey interior and the variety offered by its food an drink menus.

We were greeted and we asked to be seated at the bar on the restaurant's main floor, which is accompanied by a very nice courtyard patio in the summer season. We arrived late in the evening and had just missed the kitchen, which was a shame because each of us were dying to try the menu, but regardless we asked to take a look for future reference, a move that turned out to be pure torture as each of the dishes featured on Chez Piggy's menu had our taste buds attention.

When visiting a new restaurant, I often like to opt for a seat at the bar. I enjoy engaging with the bartender and getting a good seat that will allow me to really get a feel for the place. Our bartender that evening immediately had us happy with our seating choice. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive.

When you walk into a restaurant, you are often quickly made aware that you are not the only guest in the establishment, moreover, you are not a priority. What a shame! This was not the case at Chez Piggy. Sam the bartender did a great job in providing us with quality service. It was late and we were his only guests. He took the time to familiarize us with the establishment and its features, encouraging our return by drawing out attention to menu items, such as the wonderful selection of vegetarian dishes, and promoting some of the restaurants assets that would have otherwise gone unnoticed. 

Quality service, cocktails, and some great conversation came of our visit to Chez Piggy. 

Will we return? Of course we will.