Budget
Famous King Restaurant
(http://www.famouskingrest...), on princess and chatham street 505 princess st., provides middle eastern cuisine that is relatively cheap, filling and tasty-
Mekong
Located on princess street near division, serves excellent vietnamese food. it is cheap and fast and is particularly known for its avocado shakes.
Golden Viet Thai
Located on wellington street between princess and queen has an excellent and cheap thai menu. you can easily have a full meal for under 8$ and every entree comes with a free dessert of tapioca pudding. it's an asian version though so be prepared! expect the dishes to have a slight chinese slant, in key with the decorations.
Saigon Delights
Is a vietnamese restaurant with two locations, one on division north of queen and one on wellingston just off princess street. most meals are under $7. it is known for it's pho and bun.
Royal Angkor
Is a cambodian restaurant at 523 princess street between chatham and alfred. they serve fantastic dishes, including various vegetarian options. the red curry chicken is a good starter dish if you've never had cambodian food before.
The Toucan/Kirkpatricks
Is a great irish pub located downtown on princess st between wellington and king streets. the upstairs portion in kirkpatricks, downstairs is the toucan. the place as a whole is usually referred to as the toucan though. they offer nightly specials, live music on mondays after 10, and plenty of cold beer on tap! be sure to try the nachos with layered cheese 1/2 price on wednesdays, the wings, or the sweet potato fries. cash or credit only, but they do have an atm.
Wok In
Is in a tiny store front on montreal st., just east of princess st. it serves excellent quality, well-priced thai and cambodian food. it is run by a husband and wife and is usually busy. the #1 is a favourite on the menu and a good bet to try.
Golden Rooster Delicatessen
On princess st. near wellington, is a very popular deli. they can be particularly busy during lunch time on weekdays, but take a number and get in line because it's worth the wait! they offer many danish and dutch options and have an extensive cheese and meat selection.
Midrange
Windmills
Is a more upscale restaurant where you will find mixed greens rather than iceberg lettuce! it's still reasonably priced and tends to have some creative options on the daily specials menu. located downtown on princess st between montreal st and bagot st. they also offer catering.
Wooden Heads
And atomica specialize in pizzas made in wood fire brick ovens. the focus of these restaurants are more on the waitresses and less on the food, though the latter is not too bad at either place. wooden heads located on ontario st., atomica located on brock st.
Ta-Ke Sushi
On bagot and princess is well known locally for its korean/japanese food. it's one of best places for sushi in kingston. excellent lunch bento boxes and blue mountain maki, great atmosphere.
Harper's Burger Bar
Is a licensed gourmet burger joint on princess near wellington. the meat is sustainably raised and a number of veg options are also available. a selection of microbrews and off the beaten path wines are served, as well as shakes and beer floats. burgers range from about $7-12.
Cambodiana
On brock st. right across from hotel dieu hospital. used to be some of the best thai/cambodian food in southern ontario before the owners of this establishment sold it to others proprietors. to follow the original owner/chef and his food, go to pat's restaurant.
Tango
Is a lounge known for its food as much as its martini list. its specialities are its salads, sandwiches, and sweet potato fries. it has a full tapas menu, which is 40% off on sunday and monday evenings with the purchase of a drink does not have to be alcoholic. on those nights, groups of 4-6 can eat for $6-7/person + drinks. enjoy some chill dj music on friday nights after 11.
Copper Penny
Has a cozy atmosphere and is great for lunch wraps, sandwiches, gourmet burgers or dinner pastas and pizzas. lunch is usually under $10, with the pastas averaging around $13/person. it is known for its french onion soup, gigantic wraps, and homemade pesto. the service is always friendly. go early as this restaurant does not take reservations.
White Mountain Homemade Ice Cream
Serves quality ice-cream that is a tad pricy, but truly is one of the best home made ice creams you will ever taste. the store provides a large variety of ice cream flavours that are served on store-made waffle cones. avoid the "large" size cones as they are impossible to finish even halfway. closed in winter.
Top end
Casa Domenico
(http://www.casadomenico.comis) located on brock st., near ontario st. it serves excellent quality italian food, and has consistently good service. the wine list is also quite good.
The River Mill
(http://www.rivermill.ca) offers delicious contemporary cuisine, and has a great wine list.
Higher
Le Chien Noir
(http://www.lechiennoir.com/) located on brock street between king st. and wellington st. and provides good french cuisine. reserve since seating is limited.
Chez Piggy
(http://chezpiggy.com/) is hidden inside the same block as chien noir. it has a reputation for serving good food. quality of service is dependent on the extravagance of one's meal, as well as whether wine or water is ordered as one's primary drink.
Pan Chancho
(http://www.panchancho.com/) near the intersection of princess and king st. good for a quick bistro style lunch. sells the best italian and french style breads in kingston. the bakery to chez piggy. has an all day breakfast on weekends. also has a take-out area selling sandwiches, salads, pre-cooked dinners, and pastries.
Kingston has one of the highest restaurants per capita of any city in Canada, with restaurants to fit anyone's budget.