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.

Gord and I had brunch this morning at Bethune's Bistro…read more We both had the Classic Breakfast ... a nice old school brekkie for $10. The home fries seemed to be made from scratch and the bacon was really crunchy.

The classic breakfast ($9.95) consists of a choice of eggs, protein (bacon, sausage, or ham), home…read morefries, and toast. I'm glad to see their scrambled eggs are made with real eggs and not the boxed liquid ones; I could tell from the telltale flecks of white mixed in with the yolk and denser texture. Their bacon was also tasty: crispy, not too salty, and had a nice smoky flavour. If anything, the home fries could use more time on the flat top to develop a crispier crust, but they were still decent and would pair nicely with fried eggs to create a soft hash. I was excited to see the lovely caramelization on the house pancakes ($9.95 for three) but it didn't really translate into flavour. As pancakes go, they're nice and fluffy but also store-bought tasting, especially when served with packaged table syrup. Bethune's plain house burger ($9.95) reminded me of the ones I had in high school at Johnny Andersons. The beef patty is thicker than McDonalds, but also seems to be mixed with flour as it has a softer consistency. Still, it had a nice crust, and was adorned with all the classic fixings: mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and onion. The French fries are also a step up from the home fries - crispy, hot, and made with real potatoes. The low prices may partially be attributed to Bethune's lean (but not mean) staff. Even on weekends there's usually only one person out front and presumably one chef. Yet, service was efficient, and I've always felt taken care of and welcomed. If you're in Gravenhurst, I'd recommend skipping fast food and support local at Bethune's Bistro instead. While it's more aptly described as a diner or family-style restaurant (as opposed to a bistro), there's a friendly small-town charm to the place and you won't leave broke or hungry.

Yeah food is lacking. Quesadillas veggies were raw. French onion soup I could not eat. Place…read morelooks amazing. You'd expect a nice meal. Specially after looking at the menu prices. I'll try one more time. No decent draft. All craft and that is always a gamble. I lost.

How about a full bowl and "where's the beef"? Not worth it. Likely made from left oversread more

Simon and his wife were very accommodating. My father doesn't eat meat, garlic, onions and is very…read moreparticular for religious reasons. The place is small and seats 4 small tables but the service is fast and the food is made in house.

The chicken Banh Mi was not good at all. Way too much sauce. The worst I have ever had.read more

One of the best restaurants in Orillia. The service here is spot on. A large crowds and number of…read morepeople that come here on a weekly basis shows how good this place is. Standard bar scene with sit down. Great for family, friends and dates. Everything from steak to nachos including kids meals. This place has excellent food for anyone's appetite. Virtually everything here on the menu is great and I haven't had a bad meal here in over 2 years. One of the unique things they have at this restaurant is cook everything on a stone and it seems to be very popular.

The food is good really good here. My only criticism is the service is really slow and the menu…read moredoesn't have too many options and I found it hard to understand what is on the menu.

This restaurant checks the important boxes: great tasting and quality food, well presented,…read morepleasant ambiance with local (Toronto) artist's works, reasonable priced, pleasant and professional server (Cory). We had the halibut and stuffed chicken with yummy cheesecake.

*** Update from our previous visit ***…read more My family had been to Era 67 in late September, and had a horrendous experience. After we posted our review the owner, Brian, contacted us to discuss what happened. He then offered for us to come back and give them another shot. We accepted, and returned this past Sunday (November 10th) When we arrived, we were seated quickly in the private room. Brian extended his apologies again and thanked us for returning. Our drink order was taken and delivered in a timely manner. My husband was impressed with his Old Fashioned, and said it was well made. We placed our appetizer and dinner choices at the same time. The appetizers were a bit slow to come out, however we attributed that to it being a busy evening. No big deal for us. We had the stuffed Yorkies, and the bruschetta. Both were excellent. Our dinners took longer than expected, but again, it was a busy night. 2 of us has the braised lamb shank, 2 had the Prime Rib special, and I had the striploin. They were worth the wait!! My brother wanted to lick his plate when he finished his lamb and said it was the best he's ever had. My steak was perfectly cooked, and the prime rib was also well enjoyed. Although we didn't have much space left, we elected to try their flourless chocolate torte for dessert, 2 pieces to be shared amongst us. It was super rich, but came with a raspberry coulis to help cut it. Excellent!! All in all, our experience was a million times better than our last. For me, personally, I do wish the food came out a bit faster, but aside from that, we were all very pleased. I've given it a 4 only because of the delay in between courses. The food was still worth the wait though. I know that my family plans to return. My mother wants to try the lamb after seeing how much my father and brother enjoyed theirs. Thanks for a great night, Brian.

Ordered in advance. Order (almost 100 with tip) arrived cold and soggy. Delivery person was less…read morethan friendly--pretty much pounded on apt. door! Too sad. We loved the food but NO MORE. Service and Quality have bottomed Sad to lose another (in the past really good restaurant)

Stopped in for a bite while traveling through the area. Restaurant has some seating for larger…read moregroups or smaller tables. Staff were friendly and efficient in taking and getting orders out. I had Tom Yum seafood with noodles and deep fried shrimp spring rolls. The spring rolls were quite good with crunchy veg inside with a few shrimp. The Tom Yum was ok but nothing to write home about. The flavor was ok but not very authentic with crinkle cut carrot in the soup. The serving size was also fairly small and not akin to what you would get in Toronto or ever Kitchener/Waterloo. So maybe a bit on the pricey side but maybe as good as it gets for the area.