I've tried pretty much every beer Muskoka Brewery has available in stores and have always been a…read morebig fan, especially the Muskoka Cream Ale and Pineapple Ninja Wheat, so we were really excited to finally visit the brewery itself. This is such a cool, relaxed place. We absolutely loved the atmosphere, both inside and outside, and I especially appreciate how dog-friendly it is. Our pups were more than welcome, which always earns bonus points from us! The patio is super chill and has some fun extras like bocce and even a little food truck, although unfortunately the food truck was closed because of the weather during our visit. The staff were also really friendly and welcoming. I ended up getting a pint of their Hibiscus IPA, which is their summer specialty beer, and it was fantastic! Really tasty and refreshing. My only disappointment was that there weren't more specialty beers available to try. Since I've already had most of their regular beers from stores, I was hoping to find several unique taproom-only or seasonal options, but the Hibiscus IPA was the only one available that I hadn't already tried. My wife went with a flight of seltzers, and unfortunately, we weren't huge fans of those. I'm not sure if they were just a little flat during our visit or if that's how they're supposed to taste, but they came across more like mildly flavoured water to us. We'd definitely recommend sticking with the beers! Overall, though, this is a great spot and a must-visit, especially if you've never tried Muskoka Brewery's beers before. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, dog-friendly spaces, and some excellent beer. We'll definitely be back! For more brewery, food, travel, and dog-friendly destination reviews, check out our YouTube channel A&M Roam!

Very tasty cream ale. Fun place with lots of outdoor seating in really pretty country. Would go…read moreback again when I have more time and people with me. The fire pits look great. Lots of cool merch, too.

Went to this place today to grab a pre dinner beer. Came inside to check in with hopes of sitting…read moreon the patio. Weird smell inside. Almost like sewage. Waited at the bar for 7 minutes. No staff on the patio. No one came to seat us so we left. Disappointing.

Outstanding place, Fantastic beer! If you don't come here have you even experienced Huntsville. I…read moreeven bought a hat

Attention of service on top, jasmine's the best, offering suggestions to complement your choices…read more And the food is fantastic. Wanna go back!

Enjoyed two visits to this local landmark restaurant during our stay in Rosseau. It can be…read moredifficult to get a reservation during the busy summer months so you may want to plan ahead. The ambiance is lovely and welcoming with a beautiful patio that features heaters for the cooler evenings. There is also live entertainment on some nights. The summer cocktail selection is impressive and we all enjoyed them to kick off the experience. The menu is quite limited which is not a bad thing for a restaurant focused on quality but I still found it to be a bit too limited. The wine selection is also quite limited. If you love your wines, like I do, I would bring my own and gladly pay the corkage fee. We had a little bit of everything from meats to pasta and fish. We shared for the table so that we each had the opportunity to try everything. There was nothing to complain about but it didn't "wow" us. In speaking with some longtime locals, I think the popularity of this place has meant that they no longer need to go above and beyond to satisfy the local crowd and cottagers who don't mind spending a lot on a nice night out. It was just that - a nice night out.

BOTTOM LINE: An elevated snack bar with all-day service!…read more Located just outside the main strip in Bala is this rustic chic spot that doubles as a casual (take-out) cafe and fancy dining spot. This review is for the cafe/breakfast part, and I'll need to come back for dinner one day. Reservations are for dinner only. First of all, the menu is EXTENSIVE, which was pleasantly surprising given how compact the indoor appeared to be (unless there's a backroom I missed!). From various pastries, brunch specials, salads, hearty sandwiches, and pizzas, everything looked looked pretty fresh and hearty. There's also a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks The SMOKED BRISKET GRILLED CHEESE AU JUS definitely hit the spot with rich slices of brisket, chewy gruyere cheese, and a tasty dipping just. The JERUSALEM SPICED CHICKEN SCHNITZEL SAMMIE lightly battered crispy chicken that was more like a chicken tender than a traditional schnitzel, but it was more ergonomic that way in sammie form. Their pickled toppings gave it a good balance of flavours. That said, from a presentation/portion/value perspective, both plates looked barren with just the sammies, and I think throwing even a pinch of some greens on the side would really complete things. Overall, a great spot to come by if you're in the area!

Gord and I had three meals this week at Clear Lake Brewing Co. in Torrance, ON (in Muskoka). We…read morewere staying across the street at the Muskoka BeerSpa, which owns the restaurant/brewery. They brew their beer onsite and you can buy beer and souvenirs to take home. Monday - lunch I liked their honey cream ale. Gord had a Caesar wrap and fries. I had the burger and fries special (for $15). Both were good. Abby was our server and she friendly and chatty and took good care of us. Tuesday - supper That night the special was $18 for a pint and a pound of chicken wings so that's what Gord and I had. His were battered and mine were battered and then tossed in medium sauce. Yum! Leah was our friendly and chatty server. Wednesday - supper When we went for supper, it was jammed inside so we ate outside in the "beer garden". I had the steak and frites special ($25). I'd ask for medium and the steak was well-done but happily still tender. The fries were overdone. Gord had a club sandwich and said it was good. His fries were overdone too. Cam Galloway entertained in the "beer garden" and was really good.

Great option especially for families wanting a restaurant meal in a casual setting ( we sat in the…read moreoutdoor area and the huge playground was great while kids are waiting for their meals. The good snd drinks were great too, with a big variety on the menu. We would definitely go back there.

Again, was not disappointed! Stopped by for lunch with a friend. Ordered the same chicken club on…read moreGF bread since it was so good last time. This time I also tried a salad on the side that was like a vinaigrette slaw made from mainly cauliflower - it was delicious and flavourful. My friend got the pulled pork sandwich with potato salad and said it was excellent! We were able to eat outside which was so nice. We both agreed, we'll be back next time we're in the neighbour.

Cottage Cravings only recently came to Bala after a fire at their original Gravenhurst location…read more last year left them looking for a new space. But I'm so glad they landed in our tiny, sleepy town: CC is about as close as it gets to a one-stop shop here. There aren't a lot of places where you can grab a coffee and sandwich, pick up cheese and charcuterie to take home, or grab wall art or dish towels for the cottage. I appreciate that the products here are so thoughtfully selected as well. Cottage decor can teeter on kitschy, but the selection at CC -- technicolor enameled outdoor dining sets, lake-themed hooked rugs, craftsman birdhouses -- is tasteful as well as fun. Popsicle makers and painted martini glasses give ideas. Food from local vendors means you don't have to wait for next week's farmers market to pick up those jams or condiments. And a bounty of healthful dining options from veggie paninis to fresh soups make a quick, delicious lunch. CC definitely makes a great addition to our little hamlet.

We liked this place so much we returned the following day…read more The first visit I had a quite good iced chocolate chai. (I'm always excited to find chocolate chai.) The berry scone was amazing as well. I wished the tea place we went to the day before in Gravenhurst (Blue Willow Tea Shop) made their scones as good as this. Farmer's Daughter's scones were sweet and didn't need jam. The chocolate chip cookies were fantastic as well. I liked the husband's edamame avocado bean salad. The son got a pasta combo for $18.99. I really liked his mac and cheese; the pasta salad was fine. I wasn't a fan of his peanut butter chocolate chip cookie (too much pb, not enough choc) The daughter really liked her potatoes dauphinois. Her side of roasted cauliflower, mushrooms, and broccoli were fine, but the pierogies were exceptional. This place drains your wallet little by little. I suggested it because I thought it would make sense to have a cheaper lunch but I'm not sure it was. Especially by the time we got dessert. (But it was worth it!) The next day the husband and I had the lentil wrap - he ordered it the first day and was a fan. It was kind of like Amy's brand of samosas but better and fresh. It definitely grows on you. The daughter was not as into her chicken with cornflake breading. The son got the lasagna but thought the previous day's mac n cheese was better.

Lovely little gourmet grocery store and cafe. We picked up a few very tasty homemade rice krispy…read moretreats, a delicious coffee, and some homemade strawberry plum jam. Service was friendly. If they stayed open a little later they could get a lot more service. I walked in 5 minutes before closing and they locked the door behind me. My husband said 6 or 7 people walked up and were turned away in the 10 minutes I was in. Sandwiches looked good, I wish I could spend more time. Lovely baskets and plants as well.

deck seating is great especially on a clear day. staff attentive, menu like other waterfront places…read more. Easy to get to and park

Food took over 40 minutes. Got there well before the rush. I had to ask where our food was…read more.. They brought two of 3 meals. I was done by the time my wife got her meal. Server was slow and didn't check on us. Pork chop was deep fried and dry. I think she forgot put in our order cuz we watched everyone around us eat. If servers expect 20% tips, we expect service. Great view. Not great experience.