Come on How is that Turkey sandwich $15+ ???…read moreDon't get me wrong it's a decent Turkey Sando, nicely toasted but u could make it at home and not wait 10+ min in the rain and spend $15!

The food is par for the course and is over-priced for the value. My particular disappointment…read morestems from the unfriendly attitude of the owner.

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.

What's still open on Christmas Eve in Gravenhurst after a drive up from the 6ix?…read more This place! We ordered 2 large pizzas and 2 bottled Cokes. The Dominos app gave a real-time order fulfillment update on the status from baking to packaging. All four of us said these were terrific pizzas! Fresh ingredients and perfect thin crust. Great service too when we picked up our order after first calling to see if the store was open. This location was clean and festively decorated.

Just had one of the best pizzas that we have had in a long long time, Thank you for making our day,…read moreFirst time in your new store in Gravenhurst, Very satisfied, Jack and Barb Hart

Tiny place with an awesome amount of selection. For me the donuts were the hit. This place is just…read morea one min walk off of the Main Street. Been going for over 20 years. Breads are great as well. Selection becomes thinner in the afternoon. Absolutely worth the stop

Went here on a Saturday late morning and was expecting long lines or for them to be all sold out…read morebut there was no lines and plenty to choose from. We tried a variety of their donuts and they were all delicious. My favourite was the coconut key lime, but the chocolate coconut and apple fritter were delicious too. Prices are typical for a nice bakery (just under 3 dollars for lost donuts, 4$ for apple fritters)

This was the worst tim's I've ever been to and that's saying a lot. I went in for a coffee and…read moresandwich and left 27 minutes later. The messed up my order, got frustrated at ME when i said my order was wrong and then they said they ran out of sausage and they would give me extra bacon... they gave me less than the regular portion. People are not friendly and guys in the back playing hacky sack with tims cups... I wish I could leave a negative review

Stopped in for a pitstop. They had basically no selection of doughnuts left at around 8:30 p.m. so…read morewe skipped that. I told my wife my coffee order as I visited the little boy"s room. I am just going to say that it is a good thing that i am 5'9" tall. If i was any shorter i would not have been using that urinal it was mounted so high on the wall. I went back out and the server was having an r-rated conversation with another customer as he was fixing our coffee order. That is not really the type of talk i want to hear in a public establishment. Not impressed.

rude employees and just mumble. some broken English ,dirty looking kitchen ,never going backread more

They are way to slow and they didnt even give me the right cup for my tea and the nuggets where not…read morecooked right

I am obsessed with Blue Willow Tea Shop! Also obsessed with high tea set up in general…read more This lakeside teashop gave a unique and delicious experience. Their High Tea is a game changer, with a set menu that changes monthly and features finger sandwiches, cakes, and pastries. So...The Good Stuff: - Cozy Atmosphere: The tea room has a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing afternoon with friends or family. - Delicious Food: The High Tea menu is exquisite, with options like cucumber cream cheese tea sandwiches, mini scones, and sticky toffee pudding. Service was great, friendly staff members. - Extensive Tea Selection: Blue Willow Tea Shop offers a wide variety of premium loose-leaf teas, including British classics and herbal options. - Beautiful Views: The lakeview dining room and patio offer stunning views of Lake Muskoka, making it a perfect spot to unwind. Tips: - Make Reservations: Highly recommended, especially on weekends and during peak season. - Explore the Boutique: The tea shop has a lovely vintage boutique with unique gifts and British imports. - Take-Out Available: If you cannot stay for High Tea, consider taking some treats to go or ordering take-out. Fyi...Special Events: - British Classics High Tea Menu: Available from November 5th to November 23rd, featuring comfort food bites with English flair. - Fall in Love With Muskoka High Tea: A seasonal menu available until November 2nd, featuring fall-flavored mini scones and harvest-inspired tea sandwiches. I am really considering going.

Great food Lots of…read moretea options Service was good servers were nice but not as tentative Beautif scenes, love the cups saucers

I was up in Muskoka and we came here for dinner on a Saturday around 5pm and easily got our choice…read moreof seating but probably best to make a reservation just in case during prime time. I had my initial hesitations thinking it might be some basic pub food. Who knew this restaurant out in Gravenhurst is better than many Toronto restaurants in the city. One of my fav meals in a while. This Oar recently undergone a new concept change to Lamorna. While they still kept the Oar as their name given the familiarity and reputation of the previous restaurant concept, the menu and indoor decor has completely changed with a new chef in the last couple months. The menu is farm to table and it rotates weekly, and I can really taste the difference, which explains the more premium but reasonable price. Note a burger will always be on the menu and we really like their dry age burger, rich and the accompanying (what looks like hand/in-house cut) fries are so delicious, I wouldn't mind ordering more on the side. We also dined at their outdoor patio so our pups could dine with us. They so kindly brought over a water bowl for the dogs too! Towards the end of the meal, chef Ben came out personally to greet us and we can feel the passion and care he puts into his food. We asked about how he came to this restaurant and his inspo for his food and he told us it's from his travels. eg. why the schnitzel is thicker because he enjoys the thick katsu he had from Japan. He told us he recently sold two of his restaurants and decided to head up this restaurant after his travels. The chef actually goes around and sources ingredients directly from the farms and locally. We also appreciated the fresh pasta and thick cut schnitzel. We also absolutely love the eggplant and the croquettes too. Actually everything we had was a highlight and that's rare for me to find all the dishes impressive at a restaurant. Highly recommend order their bread service so you can use the bread to clean up the sauces from the remaining plates, as it's not included by default. I also love the charm of the plates and cutlery. They open a box of different knives you can pick a knife to use all vintage/second-hand and gave the feel that it's from grandma's home. Highly recommend this spot! The attention to detail, quality and personal service makes this spot special.

I can only concur with the comments of a most recent review. What might attract many is the Farm…read moreto Table concept and a talented chef who is committed to his calling. We were more than pleasantly surprised to be offered some sophisticated options for starters and main course that were not menu options. With access to fine dining somewhat limited in Cottage Country we accepted the challenge ( bearing in mind I am an excellent domestic chef and in spite of this apparent lack of modesty a world food & wine traveller). The starter was a perfectly cooked single fresh Newfoundland scallop served with a delicate rich pesto toasted panko breadcrumb dressing. My main course was a homemade cappelletti pasta with fresh peas, I assume sautéed in quality olive oil, pancetta, shallots with pecorino. My companion ate from the menu with the Arctic Char which was slightly on the dry side, likely finished off in the oven, but fine by Gastro Pub standards. The wine selection was uninspiring and low range but relative to the overall dining environment so I went with a pleasant locally brewed beer and my companion an indifferent Ontario Chardonnay. Service was excellent, attentive and friendly. Outside dining was available but likely for more casual diners. Dining inside, for me being the preferred option, but on this occasion did tend to be on the the noisy side but that was down to the patrons. Nothing pretentious here, no doubt credit to the chef and staff . Definitely worth a visit and reservations although likely not 100% essential daytime are recommended for evenings . This place is an oasis in a desert of upscale dining.....worth at least a 25 to 30 km drive! The overall emphasis here is that this place is based and built on team work with the utilization of both local food and staff....it succeeds !

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.