With the traditional restaurant, we decided to stick with a conventional meal starting with a…read moreCaesar salad ($13) that's very garlicky - enjoyable for me but could be a lot for others. Topped with fluffy croutons, tender crumbled bacon bits, and Parmesan cheese slivers, it's a simple and classic take on the starter. The prime rib ($44) was surprisingly large for 8oz covered in a well-seasoned crust that was fairly salty, so much so that I wish the restaurant left their gravy (not au jus as the menu describes) on the side. At least there was plenty of horseradish to counteract the saltiness. The buttery mashed potatoes seem to have chunks of the spuds added into the mash giving the side a nice contrast. On the other hand, the asparagus became mush as it's served under the meat, and the Yorkshire pudding was airy but dry. I guess you can't win them all. The Old Station House doesn't take reservations, but fair-weather months offers additional seating along their wrap around porch along with their rustic dining room. Still, I'd recommend visiting early (or much later) to avoid disappointment, especially if you're in the mood for prime rib that's subject to availability.

Food Always Delicious Service is friendly and knowledgeable ambiance is for all everyoneread more

Throw back to 70's Ma & Pa Chinese restaurant with large portions and friendly service. Place was…read moredimly lit and looked like it could use some brightness and some modernization inside.

Good stuff . Chicken balls are the size of baseball s . Everything was cooked to perfectionread more

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. The 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. The starter was a perfectly cooked fresh Newfoundland scallop served with a delicate rich pesto toasted panko breadcrumb dressing. My main course was a homemade cappelletti pasta with fresh peas sautéed in a delicate sauce.. 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.

On a cottage trip with some family, we stopped at Basilico for some food. Lot of your typical…read moreItalian offerings here with some pizza and pasta along with a set of mains. Ordered the Spaghetti Bolognese ($26) which was your typical bolognese with some garlic bread on the side. It was alright with good portions. A tad bit expensive especially when you think about the quality you might get elsewhere. No AC on a hot summer day which was a bummer but easy to get a reservation and good service overall.

We went to Basilico tonight for a dinner on this beautiful summer evening. Ashley , our server was…read morevery nice. It is such a beautiful setting and I believe they need to step up their game or eventually people will stope coming. The patio needs cleaning up, weeding and more comfortable chairs. At dinner, if not table cloths then at the very least , cloth napkins. The small paper cheap napkins just don't cut it. The food is marginal at best. Or at least what we had was. The meatballs tasted like canned sauce on them, the artichokes for the appetizer I do not believe should be pickled . We will be back and try other menu items due to the lovely location . Sure hope this review is taken seriously.

This Restaurant is a hidden gem. Friendly and welcoming service. Burger and fries were delicious &…read moreperfectly cooked. Best Burger I have had in a very long time. Generous Portions.

Customer service is up to par, the food came out relatively quickly. The burgers were not fully…read morecooked and quite soggy. The fries were clearly not prepared with safety in mind as some had an earthy taste which indicates they were not properly washed before frying. The place itself could be cleaner, the washrooms definitely have not been cleaned in a while and the water in the sinks has a distinct metal smell. In the actual dining room there is no music and an annoying buzzing sound. The room seems to be not fully renovated as there are wires hanging from the ceiling although the tables are truly beautiful wooden slabs. Also make sure to have cash on hand as they do not accept any other method of payment. They have an ATM machine which will charge you a service fee of $3.00.

Posted earlier posting again because we went Again. Food always delicious friendly greetings…read moreservice with a smile and a chat ambiance is actually cute love the chairs and decor

Brutal Bad food Bad…read moreservice Bad environment Rediculous price for a crappy experience

This is one of our go to places when in gravenhurst. The wings are always good. This time I had the…read morebeef dip for a change. Had potato soup as the side. I wasn't disappointed it was quite good. Good value. It's a busy place on a Friday afternoon and the bar seems to keep the servers busy which seems to cut into the time spent with people having meals. There is lots of parking and a nice atmosphere. Quite if you sit on lower level away from the bar. Im looking forward to patio season and sitting outside.

Craving some pub grub, the Frosty Pint was an easy choice. Drove right by it once as it's set back…read morefrom the road and didn't see the sign. There is lots of parking, a small patio and 2 levels of indoor dining. I had the Beef Dip and it hit the spot. Fresh bun, lots of tender beef and the au jus was perfect. Fries were good. They did have a good local craft beer selection. Service was good. She knew the menu well and was very friendly! Would go back next time I'm in town!