It's in a prime location, right by Muskoka Lake, feels like a classic family-owned restaurant…read more The food was okay. The Caesar Salad with a Twist was great, the air-dried prosciutto was super thin and crispy, with cornbread croutons and fried capers, definitely a nice "twist." The fish taco was good too. The Open Face Prime Rib was a bit disappointing. The beef was dry and had a strange smell. It's not that the beef itself was bad, just that it didn't seem to have been cleaned or prepared properly. Service was great. We had to change tables twice, and they were very accommodating. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 2.7/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 3.9/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 4/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 3/5 OVERALL - 3.4

We had a lovely lunch on the porch in the sun, with a light breeze making the summer heat…read moremanageable. The grilled calamari was prepared just perfectly. The Caesar salad comes with a touch of prosciutto and fried capers. And the Naanwich has spicy jerk chicken (with a nice kick), and pickled veggies, all a bit odd, but tasty.

Amazing restaurant I love the atmosphere, food and drink. If your looking for a great night out,…read morethis is a wonderful experience.

Good spot for a fun night out. Stopped by for dinner and got:…read more- Fillet with side Shishito Peppers and Mushrooms: Fillet was cooked to yhe perfect temperature and was lean yet tender. Shishito peppers had a nice bite, mushrooms were a tad salty. - Swinton Burger: It was ok, pretty standard burger. Patty had a nice pink tonight, though was a bit overcooked on the outside. Good amount of chunky fries. - Sticky Toffee Pudding: The definition of indulgence, as the pudding is drowning in a lake of sauce. - Sunshine Express: Refreshing cocktail. Absolute standout service that's welcoming and helpful. Kitchen is a bit slow, though likely due to the amount of guests they get. Prices are on the higher end. Vibe is elevated casual. Overall an enjoyable night out.

Oh my goodness, amazing smoked whitefish, pickerel and trout, right by Killbear Provincial Park. My…read morehusband and I learned about this place as we tried to buy campfire wood and ice. Brian Perks sells great hardwood for your campfire. He also sells blocks of ice, which I prefer, as opposed to cubes. SO here is our business practice as a customer: on the way into camping, we pick up Fire and Ice (a.k.a. wood and a couple of ice blocks). Every few days, we come back again to replace said items. Brian Perks charges far less then the park does, and his wood is better, too! But the thing to truly die for is the smoked fish. When you are staying in a park called Killbear, with actual bears roaming around, you don't want to be keeping smoked fish in your cooler, car or tent. We pick ours up on the way out. You can choose between Whitefish (drier, whiter, nice for salads), Trout (oily, full-flavoured) and Pickerel (I have not tried it). Both the whitefish and the trout are outstanding! Mr. Perks told me that most of his produce goes to New York City, and much of the rest to Eastern European customers in Ontario. My Mother (Ukrainian and Romanian) adores this fish. Last year I forgot to pick some up, and she's not let me forget it! This year, I stopped by Perks Fish on my way out of the park, and was so happy to see him still in business. If you enjoy smoked fish, or just need fire and ice for camping, check out Perks Fish! A true hole-in-the-wall, hidden gem, etc., it is worth a detour if you are in Parry Sound, and worth stopping by if you are staying at Killbear.

Great fish and chips at Captain Sammys! We both ordered the pickerel, and it was cooked perfectly…read morecame with a side of fries. There are several picnic tables where people can sit and eat. We came during the lunch hour and the service was quick and efficient. The only thing I would note is the cost; it was $51 for two meals (no drink), which I think is overpriced.

We've been going to Pointe au Baril since 1991, and have never stopped for lunch before going in to…read morethe cabin where we stay. But this year, we got up there around lunchtime, and decided to try the famous chip wagon. We always buy our bait during the week at the bait shop, so decided to try Sammy's (there is another chip wagon right across the road). I got the pickerel, and my son the haddock. Both were very good, served on hoagie rolls, as opposed to buns. But the star of the show is the chips (or fries, for us Americans). Hand cut fries, cut fresh, and cooked to perfection. Awesome! I'd have to say it's a bit pricey, but it was very good.

Tired from a long road trip we decided to stop at Coldwater grill. In the middle of what seemed…read morelike nowhere, this is a gem of a Greek restaurant. It has cozy cottage vibes, and is quaint. Though they were 30 minutes from closing, Samantha and Joshua treated us so well. Prime rib, Moussaka and Fettuccine Alfredo filled us with delight. Homemade mushroom soup was delicious. When we shared that it was our son's 17th birthday, he was treated to a generous piece of Baklava. It was SO good we decided to end our trip by going back for dinner! A must stop if you are in the Midland area.

Food was absolutely amazing. Best Greek food I have had in years. Service was kind and very caring…read more Super nice ambiance and appreciated the prompt service. We actually finished everything we ordered which was crazy because we ordered so much food

The good and service was amazing, the waiter took good care of us The plating of the entrees added…read moreto the food experience.

Last night my wife and I celebrated our 15 year anniversary with our three daughters at Catch 22…read more We arrived early for our 7:15pm reservation and were greeted at the door promptly. As they walked us to our table I requested a bottle of Prosecco to celebrate. Our server came by to confirm the bottle order and take our daughters' drink request. When our server came with the drinks the unfortunate happened: the tray tipped and the beverages fell resulting in shattered glass, wet clothes, a small cut on my finger and lemon in my eye. The server was mortified and we felt terrible for him. I went to clean myself up while the server and a colleague cleared everything away. 15 minutes later - at 7:50pm - our bottle arrived along with the drinks. The rest of the night went off without a hitch and the food delivered. The reason for my poor review is this: at 9:05pm we got the bill which included that bottle of prosecco, a bottle of red, multiple starters, multiple steaks with paid-premium sides. Not an inexpensive meal at all. We still had full glasses of wine to enjoy so I didn't open the bill. One minute later the owner of the establishment came over to give us a nudge to pay. I understand that you close at 9pm on Thursdays but considering the delay was in no way our fault I hardly understand the move. Furthermore, at no point during the ordeal did management/ownership come by to check on us and see if we were alright. Finally, no items were comped on the bill - not even an iced tea. I paid the bill (with 15% gratuity), chugged my wine and left without so much as a goodbye, thank you or apology. It's too bad that a restaurant with a nice atmosphere and good food within walking distance from me is never to be enjoyed by us again but this is the service industry and that starts with management/ownership.

Reserve ahead of time because it gets crowded. Get the deep fried pickerel and chips. Enough said.read more

I have no idea how to rate this restaurant. When you first walk you feel like you're on the east…read morecoast. The servers are all kind and friendly and everything look cute and fishing themed. We had a party of 12 so this might explain why our food took so long to come. Some people at our table got their food straight away but I got my food 1 hour later and even then my order was wrong. I asked for pan fried pickerel got deep fried and it was very dark even burnt in some places . Not golden brown like fish and chips usually is. My friend got the lake fish and was told that she got trout even though it clearly wasn't trout. I was disappointed as this restaurant looked pretty good and was such a cute little place. Side note there is a store downstairs and might not want to get any food down there because it is overpriced and stale.

Delicious food and imaginative menu…read more We had the ahi tuna, trout and mussels dishes and all were really delicious. Only downsides are .. prices a bit on the high side and a few flies from the lakefront tend to get in there sometimes. This is a seasonal restaurant and will be closing for the season on Sunday Sep 4th!

Glorified airplane food and it's expensive adding a few more characters to meet the review…read morerequirement.

Came here for dinner in Barrie. Great atmosphere. Lots of decor around the restaurant, with…read morescattered Ferrari memorabilia (F1 fans!). Ordered the Ragu (25) which was fantastic. Great portions, sauce had a very nice taste with just the right amount of meat as well. Their menu is pretty extensive with lots of pizzas, pastas mains, appetizers so plenty to choose from and I'd be happy to come back and try more! Service was pretty good.

A delicious small Italian restaurant in downtown Barrie that serves phenomenal food. As someone of…read moreItalian heritage, I'm picky about my Italian food (especially pasta) and chef Will and team so an amazing job. The food is not over complicated, served with fresh, high quality ingredients. Their menu changes regularly and I've never tried anything that I haven't loved. I also love how community minded they are, partnering with other local entrepreneurs to run events (including virtual ones during COVID shut downs).

Pierogies and cabbage rolls stack up there with the best i have had! Simple delicious flavours and…read morewonderful service . Make sure you try the Polish donuts and Bubcha's coffee cake you wont be disappointed. Super dog friendly patio. Will be back 100%.

An unassuming little polish cafe in the gravenhurst area. We were looking to grab a drink on a…read morepatio with our pup while waiting to check into our hotel on thanksgiving day. Boston pizza was overwrought with tourists (and I'm not personally a fan of the chain), so this seemed like the best option. It's a family run business, a polish family owns it and they live upstairs. Communication might be a bit difficult and the service was a bit slow, but the food was good, the drinks were just what we needed and we didn't have to wait 2 hours at the Boston pizza to be seated. There were some bees and flies out on the patio that were bothersome, but hey it's Muskoka! One of the women who worked there brought out water and pieces of turkey out for our pup to enjoy, which was really nice of her. We ordered the almond pastry, a few beers, the polish sausage, pierogies and a cappuccino. All were great. They closed pretty early, around 3p, but not sure if it was specifically because were there on thanksgiving.