While at the VW van event in the area, formerly knows as Bayfield Volkfest, and now in Goderich,…read moreand enjoying the summer like weather at the end of September in 2025, we ventured out for a restaurant meal and found this gem at the local gold course called The Maitland. I was craving a schnitzel and they delivered. Friendly service from the staff there as they were just opening at noon that Friday and we were asked kindly to wait a bit before they opened. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal while seated at the corner table with windows looking out two different directions over the golf course. That itself, was a fantastic feature of dining her. Parking was plentiful, and the drive was fun going under the little arched train bridge. Worth seeking out in the area.

A hidden gem!!! No really... this place is hidden...down from the top of the hill near the main…read moredrag in Goderich and along a winding little roadway, you drive through an old stone tunnel that opens up to this modest looking little restaurant that is anything but modest when it comes to delicious food, and warm welcoming service. Is the atmosphere modern and high end....no... were we comfortable and had a great view... absolutely... A very cool menu cover opens up to a diverse selection of options to satisfy the whole family with some Eastern/central European favourites that caught my attention....My wife and son went with the seared salmon where I opted for the classic schnitzel....We were all completely satisfied with our meals from the salmon which was buttery, cooked to perfection (that a lot of places screw up) to my extra crispy full of flavour schnitzel on a bed of crispy yet soft spätzle...washed down with a cold Czech Pilsner and a classic gin martini... I was in a very happy place!! But that didn't stop my son from ordering the decadent River fritter... or I think we accidentally called it the River tail... no idea why... but it was delicious!! Looking forward to exploring the menu further on our next visit to Godrich!! Thank you!! Zeke

The food is so good here. We've never had a bad meal. The…read moreservice is a bit slow but it's not a big issue for us. The extra wait is worth it because the food is very good. It tends to be very busy but I think that is a testament to the food.

I was familiar with this location from the show "You Gotta Eat Here" and it was absolutely right,…read moreyou definitely do... The service was excellent the food was incredible with large delicious portions and the beer was ice cold! you make all that very affordable and with great service like from our server "Sandi" and you have a winner! We will definitely be back! Thank you!! Zeke

Almost missed this place as when we checked on map, we assumed it was a drive in theatre. But so…read moreglad we made it here rather than a US fast food chain nearby. Any day support local owned businesses. Kids had cheesy fries - good fries and fairly good cheese sauce, didn't taste CheezWiz. Mac and Cheese wedges. Again fairly good and freshly fried to order. The Spicy Fries (were vegan/plant based) - were coated and not spicy to us. Even a spice averse person with us could easily handle it. The quantity good and again fried to order so they came out piping hot. The Non Dairy / Vegan Sea Salt Caramel Coffee regular hard ice cream was very good. So glad SRDI keeps and the local dairy makes a vegan version. Made this vegan very happy. Kids took quite a few pictures of the playground, large muskoka chair, the small plane, mini golf ($). Picnic benches were perfect for a warm spring day. Definitely visiting again if in Goderich area.

If you're a local (or a seasonal local) to the area then you already know this is the best walk-up…read moreburger and ice cream joint around. It's a blink and you'll miss it type of place but it's easy to find right off the highway and has plenty of parking out front. Open only during the summer months and worth the wait in line (there usually is one), it's pure nostalgia at its finest. The retro sign, the walk-up order window, the giant play area for the kids. It's easy to see why this place has been a beloved part of the community for 50+ years. The food is delicious and consists of mostly fast food style burgers, hot dogs and deep fried favorites. They have a large selection of ice cream, both hard (Shaw's) and soft, and the biggest decision you'll be making is which flavour to get as they have a ton to choose from. My recos: - Ranchburger (comes w/ ham) - Mac and cheese wedges w/ ranch (my mom's fav) - Fries w/ ketchup & mayo - Banana milkshake - Soft serve: coconut or banana - Sundaes: blueberry or strawberry All in all, it's a nice place to check out with lots of tables to eat outside and the big open sky is great for watching sunsets. Bonus if there are small planes taking off and landing beside you on the runway.

Went on a Tuesday and $3.50 apps. So delicious. Deep fried goodies. Cod bites were AMAZING. Torpedo…read moreshrimp and pickle spears were also so good! Cheap pitchers. Will be back.

Went on July 13 2024 Is anyone running this place?…read moreFor a Saturday in the summer at peak season it was not even very busy. We arrived to a sign that said seat yourself. We went out to the patio and so did some other tables. We all sat there for 25 min and no one came to serve us. My partner went inside to order drinks for us and asks if a waitress was coming outside? They said he had to pay for his drinks up front and they would sent someone out. I can understand if this was a busy weekend but the place was not busy. We waited another 15 minutes and I went inside to ask if a server was coming outside to take our order. The woman behind the bar asked how many were outside I said lots of tables. She said oh we didn't know I'll send someone out. In the mean time the owner or manager was making himself drinks and sitting at the bar drinking. Servers standing around chatting after we asked repeatedly if anyone was coming out to take an order. Few minutes later one waiter comes out and stood next to our table. I said hi eager to give him our food order and he looked at me and walked away?! He went to the next able and asked if they needed to order. They said yes they needed to order food and the waiter looked at them and went inside!! At this point I was worried about what the quality of the food would be with this service and such a large menu and looked up the restaurant. After reading other reviews we decided to finish our drinks and leave. We went to the bistro down the road which was a much improved atmosphere and experience. Will not be back here . No one is managing this place. If I could give no stars I would

I've been coming here for years as this restaurant is always a good choice. Right in the heart of…read moreGoderich, it's the perfect place to have a cozy date night or catch up with friends over good wine or craft beer. The pear salad is what everyone raves about and that's what my friend and I both ordered during my most recent visit. It was delicious, as per usual. They're always doing fun menu things, like their recent "Turkey Dinner Perogies" which looked (and sounded) amazing. I've also spotted "Pork Belly Bao Buns" that I immediately had order envy for. In the summer they often have live music, as well as set up a patio out front. The service is great. The food is fresh and innovative. Everyone working there is lovely and accommodating. Washrooms are clean. Art is for sale on the walls. What more could you ask for?

My husband and I had dinner here on July 14th, 2026. It was wonderful! The atmosphere is welcoming,…read morecomfortable and fun. Our server was very nice and knowledgeable. And the food was incredible. I am vegan, my husband is not. We were both stunned by the quality of every aspect of our meals. I had the pear salad, mushroom risotto and carrot cake. My husband had the chicken dumplings, sacchietti pasta and maple creme brule. This was the best meal we've had in a long time. The only other meals we've had that were of comparable quality were twice the price. We heartily recommend this restaurant and are tempted to go back to Goderich (we live in Toronto), just for the meal!

My wife and I decide to go for a drive to get away from the rain, and sightsee a bit around…read moreGoderich. The weather cleared and we saw the spot as we were passing by and decided to stop in. Little did we know it was also next to a park that was celebrating pride month. The only downside was that there were two live bands, playing different music competing with each other. On the bright side, Daphne, our server was super! She did a great job! We ordered adult beverages, my wife, a spiced peach iced tea while I ordered a Caesar. I figured it out earlier that a Caesar is actually a bloody Mary. Their bloody Mary comes with a nice pickle and a big chunk of a Slim Jim and plenty of sea salt around the rim. The bloody Mary was delicious! For our lunch, my wife ordered a buffalo chicken wrap while I ordered one of their seasonal specials, a shrimp and lobster stuffed pita subbing out the french fries for their Caesar salad. My stuffed Pita's were absolutely delicious! And my wife was able to eat half of her buffalo chicken wrap. We had a good time gauging conversation with some of the locals as well. If we would be locals, we would be back!

We went today and waited for twenty five minutes without being approached by staff to be greeted or…read moreadvised of a wait timr. A couple in front of us advised they had already been waiting ten minutes. It was busy with a lunch crowd but there were empty tables that had yet to be cleared. I get being busy but you don't ignore people waiting to be seated and expect them to ever return

Located in a beautifully restored historic railway station with outstanding views of Lake Huron…read more There's usually a lineup, but it moves quickly. Service is consistently friendly. The menu isn't upscale - more solid, dependable fare like steaks, ribs, fish, and a few salads. I had the ribs, mushroom soup, and Caesar salad; everything was good and well prepared. I've been here several times and will return, mostly for the excellent location and atmosphere.

Beautiful atmosphere (the building is a lovely old train depot built in 1907) with a beautiful view…read moreof Lake Huron, the food and drinks are delicious and the staff is very friendly. What's not to like?