Recently stayed at this hotel for a night only to find the room we were provided had MOLD in multiple spots in the room. There was mold on the ceiling in the shower and also in the main room. Along with that the main office area also smelt like it had mold issues. We did not notice the mold until the morning since we got in so late and basically went to sleep right away. I brought this issue up to the owner and he told me I should have checked the room first and tried to just give me some cash back to get me to leave. I was shocked at his reaction to the situation. We booked based off of the photos online which make it look very nice. Unfortunately those photos are most likely from a long time ago as the place is run down and needs major work to restore it. The resturant they had signs for wasn't open and the cabins looked like they were falling apart. Never experienced something like this in my life and I have stayed at hotels/motels all across Canada my entire life. read more

The butter chicken was delicious. The Greek salad left us wanting a a Greek salad. They need to rethink that offering.

I never expected to get wonderful Indian food in Wawa, Ont., but the Best Northern restaurant has the best butter chicken I have ever had. Khush, the server, recommended it and the sauce was perfectly spiced and the chicken tender. My husband tried the chicken biryani and that also was quite satisfying. We were so impressed we went back the next night. I had spicy (quite) chicken vindaloo and he had a milder shrimp and veggies. Both dishes were flavorful and quite good. The house salad was crispy and oh-so-fresh with tomatoes and cucumbers. We even tried breakfast and the avocado toast was also memorable with good seeded bread, cucumbers, onions, and tomato. The Best Northern Restaurant is easy to overlook because it is attached to the Best Northern Motel, but it is well worth your while. Thank you all for a wonderful few meals during our short stay in Wawa! read more

Quaint little restaurant. Server was very polite and attentive. The food was superb. My wife had butter chicken and rice with a side of naan. She wanted to lick the plate clean! I had the shrimp pasta. I was surprised that the sauce was a spin on the butter chicken sauce, but it was a refreshing twist to normal pasta dishes. Very pleased with the experience. Looking forward to bringing my son next year when we visit as he loves Indian inspired dishes. read more

If you are staying in Wawa, stay here, eat here. 'Nuff said. We ate here 6 years ago and couldn't wait to go back through Wawa just to eat here. read more

Best Northern Restaurant - Polish Near Me

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Best Northern Restaurant is aptly named; it's hands down the best restaurant on the north shore of Lake Superior that the beau and I had an opportunity to try during our summer vacation. The restaurant is on-site at a charming resort with cabins and attached motel rooms, all situated on a downward slope that faces a wooded valley. Large windows overlook a mixed patchwork of trees and the glimmering sheet of a lake, a beautiful slice of the north country framed behind a scattering of square tables. Almost every seat in the restaurant gets a great view, and you may have to fight for who faces the wall or the door. Best Northern Restaurant isn't very large with probably 10 tables and a bar, which lends it a pleasant intimacy. You feel like a guest at a friend's rather than just another customer in a generic cafe. We enjoyed watching the Summer Olympics opening ceremonies on the large flat screen television as we waited for our orders to be placed. The menu splits between outstanding Polish and Slavic entrees, and more typical Canadian fare. We came specifically for the Polish food. My best friend's mother and father are both first generation Pole-Canadians and I spent many an afternoon eating homemade pierogies and sipping down borscht soup that was nearly ultraviolet. My standards and expectations were high, and Best Northern delivered with flying colours. The beau ordered a selection of pierogies and I went for the hunter's goulash. We started with summer borscht, a lighter variation of the classic beet soup made with golden beets. From the first spoonful I was blissed out on a delicate array of balanced flavours. Our server was the wife of the couple who run the restaurant, and she bustled in and out of the kitchen delivering all sorts of morsels. We tucked into our entrees with zest, and they did not disappoint! The pierogies were crisp and moist, the cheese practically melting on the tongue. I nearly stole the plate from the beau, if he weren't so intent on enjoying each bite. Goulash gets a bad rap sometimes for being bland or overly spiced on paprika to disguise the mushy veggies underneath. Not this. It came out with a bit of a crisped crust and the filling sang with just the right balance of paprika. I nibbled on the carrots for a few seconds, then plowed through it as though I spent hours paddling Lake Superior. I finished approximately half and conceded defeat, taking the rest back to our cabin. The hunter's goulash is hearty and decadent, delicious and so very Hungarian. I loved it, and I'm going to reminisce for a few minutes on a great meal. We finished with a dessert of apple crumble, served up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and two spoons to share. Having fronted the selection of delectables, I assure you this is the way to go. Warm, sweet, and oozing with creamy tartness, we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly and then direly needed a nap. read more

We drive through Wawa maybe once a year, and over the years have tried to find a decent place to eat. We are thrilled that we have finally found the Best Northern restaurant!!!!! Our search for where to eat in Wawa is over...we never need look further. We had an excellent meal - pirogies for my husband, and a grilled chicken sandwich with goat cheese and sun dried tomatoes for me. Excellent!!!! The owners were very friendly and welcoming - as we're the other diners who chatted with us. It was a wonderful meal in a town where wonderful has previously been hard to find. If you are in Wawa..... This is the place to go! read more

I had the Under the Sea Pasta dish. I enjoyed it. Service was very good. I would come back however, having eaten at the neighboring restaurant last year I would visit it first. More my flavor vs Polish style but I did enjoy it. read more

We were driving around Lake Superior and the hotel looked like the best option. (It was.) one of the attractions was walking to dinner on-site. Owners, chef and housekeeping staff all very friendly. While pouring the Labatt Blue I ordered, owner said I should try one of the Polish beers. I did; different but good. We both had pasta, I the shrimp primavera from the menu and my wife the special. Both hearty and flavorful; perfect for a raw, damp evening. Next time I would try one of the polish specialties. Omelette and eggs/bacon for breakfast in the morning were excellent, and coffee was plain but very good. read more

The owners are not polish, the rooms are grimy, the walls thin and no air conditioning.....way over priced for such poor quality accommodations read more

Amazing dinner meal real family atmosphere and real family style food very humble and polite couple run this place

This is an excellent restaurant especially for this remote area! We had the cabbage rolls and pierogi's that were absolutely delicious! Very nice ambiance, good service, casual dress and I highly recommend! read more

We have not had much Polish cuisine. Since the owners are of Polish heritage we thought the Polish section of the menu would be a good choice and we were extremely pleased with the pierogi Beef rolls and Hungarian potato pancake Main course and a special dessert of fried cheese cake topped with wild blueberries and strawberry with ice cream on top. No doubt the best meal we have had in a long time and very pleasant surroundings and courteous pleasant waiters Who also own the motel. We will be back and recommend this to our Friends. The prices are very reasonable for the exceptional cuisine. House wine was quite good and well priced. read more

Absolutely amazing. I got the Polish combo and blueberry pie. They really live up to the "best" in their name.

This restaurant and motel is a gem! I brought my mother here for a milestone birthday. The food was superb, especially the potato pancake with beef stew. Excellent espresso, too! The best part is they are open in the off season, when many businesses choose to close. Will be back ASAP! read more

This was our second time through - this time with guests - and it lived up to the expectation of the first time! The menu choices are varied and tasty, the prices reasonable, the service friendly and prompt and the overall experience quite the treat. And to top it off, they feature a decant wine list with some excellent choices! This was our second Lake Superior Tour, and if planning another I will base my itinerary on being in the area for dinner again! read more

The motel and the restaurant are both fantastic. Great polish food, wonderful staff. One of my top places in Canada.

The food was very good, service was great and the deep fried cheesecake is to die for... would recommend to anyone traveling through the Wawa area. read more

This place a little south of town has great food, freshly made and healthy. Way beyond what I expected to find in this area. The dining area and bathrooms are extremely clean, there's a nice view and the service is very friendly. I had chicken schnitzel and cream of asparagus soup. Both were lovely. Don't miss this restaurant! read more

This restaurant closes at 9:30. we arrived at 9:15 and were the only customers. In spite of this we received a warm welcome, the kitchen was advised of late arrivals and we were served an excellent meal. Absolutely delicious at a reasonable price. read more

Had a ham and cheese omlette here for breakfast on my drive through. Fresh and real home style cooking with generous portions.

Great food - especially breakfast! The accommodations are solid and very clean. The owner is from Poland and very cool. My dad and I stopped here on the way to AND from our fishing trip. A gem in Wawa indeed. read more

We made a really quick stop here, but plan to stop a bit longer next time for a bigger meal for sure. We had a simple bowl of the most amazing cabbage soup. It was a really decent sized portion, full of flavour and leaving you wanting more. The owner was great, in that when we showed interest in his cabins, he immediately offered us a tour. The grounds were very nicely designed, boardering on natural forest. read more