The Long Reach is one of the best breakfasts (opinion mine, it is THE best) you can get in North…read moreGrenville. A long-time, family-run local favourite, the breakfasts are great diner fare and the bread is house-baked. Quick, friendly service, a good selection of menu items, and a consistent, pleasant experience. Don't judge the book by it's cover, and do pay attention to all the service trucks outside whose crews stop in during the week before their day starts. Sundays can be pretty busy, but if you're looking for a great breakfast special in the area, this is the place.

Stopped in on the way home from Ottawa and it's exactly what you would expect from a good breakfast…read moreplace. I didn't see a menu but was super easy to call and order without having it. The food was great everything was fresh and even had homemade break which was yummy. Overal great breakfast just wish there was more hashbrowns and if the sausage was a little less dry.

We took a day trip to Merrickville and we figured it was time for lunch so we googled where the…read morebests places were there and the Goose and Gridiron came up so we gave it a shot. For a Wednesday afternoon, the place was hopping. We decided to eat on the bar side where there was a fan moving fast to cool us down. It was quiet but filled up right after we got there. It was ripping hot and my wife and I appreciated the fan but a table of golden agers asked them to turn the fan down, which they did. I was impressed with their responsiveness to the customers. The food overall was really good. I had the G & G burger that was awesome - burger was perfect, fries were crispy, homemade gravy.... nothing to smack talk about. My wife had the beet and chicken salad, which was good but the chicken was a little dry. Aside from that, the place was clean, the bathrooms were spotless, and overall great lunch. We would definitely go back.

The chicken Parm was great, it was quite tasty! There is an…read moreoutdoor patio area which was really nice. The restaurant is located in a small downtown area.

We started with the north gower sampler that has most of the things on the appetizer menu. I did…read moreenjoy the potato wedges and wings. They had onions rings, fried pickles, spring rolls. A big platter for just the two of us. I took the steak for main dish it came with a free soup or salad. The soup was chili we both enjoyed it. Salad was sad and the blue cheese dressing was so strong. For the steak cook to perfection. I already had so much fries from the app. Wish it came with a little more veggies. I will be back. Next time we go on a road trip that way.

Food was good. Service was excellent. Very nice place inside with lots of pictures and knickknacks.read more

Food was good , I had the hamburger it was very tasty . The service was friendly and fast . The…read moreonly disappointment was the carrot cake,it was very dry . I would choose something else. Over all it's a nice place to go for date night or a get together.

Best burgers around! Monica was a sweetie and great server.read more

My father-in-law read about this pub online and wanted to check it out, so he, my husband and I…read morewent for dinner on a Sunday evening. It's a cute little Irish Pub. I had never been to Carleton Place before, and don't know the town at all, but the street it's on looks like the "main street" of small towns. There's no attached parking lot, but there's street parking and a public parking lot across the street (don't know if you have to pay for the lot, but street parking was free). We shared the bruschetta to start ($11). It was 6 pieces with a garnish of mixed greens in the middle (like a tiny salad). The bruschetta was good. It was nicely broiled and had cheese and garlic along with the diced tomatoes. I had the Coconut Crusted Haddock ($22). It came with 2 huge pieces of haddock. (You also have the option of 1 piece for $18). It usually comes with rice and steamed vegetables, but I was told I could substitute the rice for fries or mashed potatoes. I went with fries. The fries were regular cut and were ok. The steamed vegetables were mostly cauliflower and carrots, but I also had a few pieces of green peppers. They were ok, and made me feel good about myself that I had vegetables with my meal. The fish was excellent. Really flakey and delicious. It came with a creamy sauce and I'm so happy it came on the side and not poured over the fish. So the fish stayed crispy and I could control the amount of sauce. My husband had the Village Meat Pie ($18). He also got fries and steamed vegetables. The meat pie was a slice of a larger pie and not a small individual pie. It looked really meaty, but also had some vegetables in it. He enjoyed his meal. My father-in-law had the No Blarney Burger with fries ($17). It was a burger with bacon and cheese. He enjoyed it. Service was friendly. Decor is typical Irish pub. I enjoyed my meal and I think it's a cool pub. I definitely recommend it for people who live in Carleton Place or are passing through Carleton Place. However, I personally would not make the drive from Ottawa just to eat there again, as I feel there are comparable places closer to Ottawa, but if I was already in Carleton Place for some other reason, I would be open to returning to St James Gate.

Food was delicious and plentiful, service was great! It's a cosy, smaller room, but lovely!read more

Neighbourhood pub with at least four dart boards, live music on Friday nights and open mic on…read moreSaturdayy evenings. The food is great and staff are friendly. Lots of hockey memorabilia makes me think this is a great place to watch the game. We tried the fried havarti, delicious. Hubs had the Triple P which is basically a porc overload sandwich. Again, delicious. I had the Guinness Stew which was perfect for the colder damp weather we were having. All in all a great experience. Would I return? Yes Would I recommend? Yes

Awesome place to stop into for a quick meal! Dropped by after an English exam, and my stress…read moreliterally MELTED away. The loudness of everyone chatting is kind of numbing in a nice way, food was AMAZING, and the woman serving us was wonderful! Top 5 in town, will be back!

I moved to Carleton Place two years ago and discovered this restaurant 8 months ago. I make a habit…read moreof attending every Thursday evening for their Wing special. The dishes are plentiful and absolutely delicious. I'm slightly handicapped. There's one server who usually takes care of me. Her name is Rebecca. She is very polite and is definitely a very kind, considerate and caring person. Without painting a picture of her as a paragon of virtue, she certainly advances the excellent reputation of your establishment. Please let this young lady know she is certainly appreciated. Thank you, Peter

We enjoyed the Hard Stones so much we ate here 4 times during our 5 day stay in the area. We…read morestopped here for the first time on a Sunday night - it wasn't overly busy & service was great! We started off with the Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip which was fantastic ...and it got better from there! My main course was the Montreal Style Smoked Meat Sandwich - also an excellent choice! We ended up visiting 2 more times for dinner and once for breakfast - every item we sampled was a hit ..and we tried a variety of items (see photos). The busiest day was a Thursday when we stopped in for a late breakfast and the service & quality of the food was just as consistently outstanding as our previous visits. We also really liked the vibe - dark wood & cool lighting! This is a definitely a top-notch pub/grill - highly recommended!

Great breakfast Classic came with two eggs, choice of…read morebacon, ham, peameal or sausages. I took sausages. Homefries were really good and homemade whole wheat bread was perfect to finish it off. Coffee was included One of the best breakfasts in a long time Sunny side up eggs were slightly runny (not my favourite). Will definitely return