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    Just For The Halibut

    4.2 (49 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 7:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Mellanie P.

    Passed by and decided to try this place out. I'm a big sucker for a good pun, and with this place I had to try the halibut. Took the order to go and we sat by the water to eat lunch! Overall good meal. Fish was moist and crispy.

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    Suor K.

    We were staying nearby at Fenelon Falls and decided to stop by the town of Bobcaygeon for lunch before our long road trip. If you're looking for the same decor as a Texas roadhouse, you've found the right place. The interior is decorated with guns, bull horns, you name it... The interior is surprisingly deep. We had a hard time getting seated because the waitresses were serving customers in the back. We wanted a small lunch, so we ordered the 1-piece haddock and chips ($9.50) and the shrimp bake ($8.50). We were disappointed with the size of the shrimp bake. It looked deep, but was instead cooked on top of a tall escargot dish. What you're getting is 6 shrimps covered in cheese. The haddock and chips were pretty good. The batter was light and crispy. The fish inside was flaky, mostly juicy, with some areas that were dry. We actually had better (and cheaper) fish and chips in Fenelon Falls the previous day. Service was attentive.

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    Jamie L.

    Love this place. Been coming for 20 years and so happy it's open during all of this COVID stuff. Eating on the patio is great but PLEASE do something about the bees and flies. We have eaten 4 or 5 times on the patio and again I love it and if I could give 6 stars out of 5 I would do it but maybe get rid of all the flower boxes surrounding the patio or spray for bees and flies but when we have 6 or more bees circuiting all our drinks and 10-20 flies on our table it's just not right.

    Cail B.

    Just for the Halibut as seen on @yougottaeathere . Bobcaygeon Gem! Of course I had to order the Halibut which was fried to perfection The one piece served with chips & coleslaw was more than enough food for me ($13.99 market price.) We also had the crab cakes which I personally didn't enjoy but my SIL orders them every time. My only wish is that they made their own tartar sauce, but after 40 years I'm sure they won't be switching it up anytime soon. The family run restaurant staff were super friendly, they went above and beyond to ensure everyone was happy (including serving us small plate of fries straight away for the unhappy little one at our table.) Highly recommend!

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    Gary G.

    Best fish and chips I've had in years. Had the Haddock filet and the batter was super light and very tasty. Also had the Key Lime pie for dessert, amazing! Also the service was great. Can't believe we've had our cottage up here for a few years and never been here. We will be back.

    My husband and I stopped by for dinner last night. It was extremely busy but we were sat right away! The service was amazing and the food was to die for!! The waitress was very friendly, our dood came pretty quick and she made sure we were happy on numerous occasions. We had the coconut shrimp to start. They were delicious! We both had the halibut and chips, the portios were perfect, the breading was perfect (not too thick or soggy at all!) And the gravy was perfect! We loved it here and will definitely be back!! Thanks again!!

    Erin C.

    Wow! Just had an amazing dinner here on route to a friends cottage. Our server Cindy was awesome. Hubby had halibut and fries. I had small greek salad with salmon... Loads of feta, delish homemade dressing and beautiful poached salmon. Will be back!

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    8 years ago

    Had the First Mare Platter: Really great lunch. Scallops and shrimp in garlic butter and white fish fried with baked potato and cole slaw

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    8 years ago

    The halibut and chips are awesome. The batter is light and crunchy and worth the extra calories! And a long list of craft beers to boot.

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    13 years ago

    A must visit for anyone in the area, easily the best fish and chips I have ever had. Also top notch wait staff.

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    10 years ago

    We been here twice,food was great, so was service.Everyone needs to try this Restauant.

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    Grill on the Gull

    Grill on the Gull

    3.0(1 review)
    0.8 km

    I keep flip flopping between 2 and 3 stars here.... thinking that it should be a 2.5. I'll bump…read morethem up to 3 because I am a nice guy. During our summer cottage season, the family decided to head into Minden for a finer dining experience (we had been barbecuing and roasting over fires for a week straight.) This place is in a beautiful location and offers some wonderful private patios overlooking the Gull river. This private patios are for two person tables only. They also offer a very nice back larger patio that is between a parking lot and the river, so face the river if you can. We ended up eating inside. While friendly, our waitress was either a little new, or did not have a good understanding of the menu. We were told they were out of grapes and onion rings. After scanning the menu to try and determine what impact this would have.... we couldn't locate anything that contained grapes. Again, we asked what they were out of and were told grapes. Was she saying crepes? Well, couldn't find those either. Oh well. I ordered the Grilled Lake Pickerel with Mushroom Lemon Cream Sauce on house blend rice with a local Muskoka beer. Now I feel a little bad here..... Although the wait staff was very friendly, and did make a good effort, I don't think they were up to par with the prices and the gourmet atmosphere that they are going for here. At 24 dollars for my entree.... I was looking to be wow'd. The beer was on tap, but also wasn't that cold. The fish was very good.... but again, think this should of been more of a 16-19 dollar entree and not 24. My father asked if they had any Grey Goose and the waitress looked at my father very strangely and said no. Did she think we were actually asking for a grey goose? Like, to eat? It was okay, and the waitress made a good effort. Everyone finished their meal and said it was "okay". The location is very beautiful and I would probably go back, simply because in a small town, your options are limited, but I had really been hoping to get a wow out of the place. I would recommend going to this restaurant as a couple and get a spot on one of those private patios.... that alone would be worth it. So gorgeous. Split a nice bottle of wine, and have some fairly decent food.

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    Embers Grill House

    2.7(14 reviews)
    0.3 km

    Now called GRAZ. New owners have done a nice job updating the menu and the interior. Best view of…read morethe Lock. We've been a few times and have never been disappointed. Buffalo chicken wrap, burger, Caesar salad with chicken were very good. Fries are amazing! Very accommodating for Gluten Free options. Service is very good, very efficient and their Covid protocols are very good.

    2023-08 Revisited this resto that's been renovated as Grâz, a menu of Portuguese cuisine. Locals…read moreabound fill this resto on a Wednesday afternoon at lunchtime, but no lineup and no need for reservations. The decor is inviting with various Portuguese art, with a patio area. Large ceiling fans keep you cool and the netting separating the outside patio deters flies/wasps/bees from disturbing your meal inside. Now for the meal! Ordered the Chicken and Ribs Dinner with regular fries, and an extra side order of sweet potato fries. The chicken was juicy and delicious, and the ribs were properly coated with yumminess. Unfortunately, the fries and sweet potato fries were not crispy and somewhat mushy, so we didn't finish them. Thankfully, this left us room to try the Sticky Toffee Pudding. Can we say "DELISH" and happy we ordered dessert. Our server was attentive and engaged, and didn't hurry us to leave even after we paid the bill. Will be returning with friends soon!

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    2023-08-09 Patio / Entrance / Interior

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    3.4(8 reviews)
    0.7 km
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    The food and sweets are great! But they have the worst coffee... it's bitter and tastes burnt! We…read morego every morning and are always hoping that it will be better... Staff are great and service is excellent!

    Honestly if I could give zero stars or even negative stars I would. My rating is not based on any…read moreof the menu items so for all I know it could be truly an establishment with wonderfully delicious food. I am proud to be Canadian... born and raised. However, today I was made to feel different from everyone else. In my 40+ years of life I have never felt like this. I understand if you're busy and not having a good day, that's fine. But when a customer comes in and asks if they could grab one of the tables outside, treat them as customers. That's all I ask. Instead, I'm greeted with a questionable look, cut-eye and a curt "You can if you want. I'll be with you when I can." Ok. Fine. I take a seat with my family outside and we patiently wait. Over 20 minutes pass and we see customers come and go. Kids are hungry. Husband enters to see if we could get takeout instead. He comes out and just quickly says, "We're leaving." They didn't want our business so we happily gave it to Tim's instead where we were treated well just like everyone else.

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    Fried Egg and Bacon Sandwich... except they had forgotten the egg when this photo was taken :( See review for more details

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    The Common Stove - Heirloom carrots

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    4.6(21 reviews)
    70.0 km

    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.

    Came here for my brothers birthday and made a reservation beforehand. Restaurant was pretty busy…read morethroughout the evening! Staff were really nice and they made a great recommendation with adding the carrots as a side. If i had to recommend a unique side it would be the carrots! It was so flavourful- we were all amazed by them. We had to order a steak and they really can cook these well. You can see where they fire them up on the grill. We ordered everything to share - Steak, pasta( i can't remember which one), carrots, fries, chop house potatoes, lamb chops and sticky toffee pudding. Everything we ordered and ate was absolutely delicious and I would definitely be back to enjoy another meal here! The vibe is cool in there, a good option if you're looking for a fancier dinner in the area.

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