One of the popular restaurants at Friday Harbour. We made a reservation for 11 of us in advance but…read morewhen we arrived, the hostess informed us that there was no reservation made. Quite a rough start to our dining experience here, since it was confirmed over the phone from their staff previously. After some back and forth, I assume it was the manager, made it work for us, and we sat on their patio/ outdoor area. The restaurant indoor looked super cozy and cute! The staff here and service onwards was great so it really made up for the first hiccup when we entered. Food was good as well with some hit or misses: Burrata 5/5 - Came with proscuitto. Great starter with the creamy burrata and salty proscuitto. Caesar salad 4/5 - Nothing too special and can probably skip on this dish. But if you like caesar salads, this is a good palette opener. Rucola e Pera 4/5 - A good baby arugula salad with pear, toasted walnuts, parm and lemon vinaigrette. Frittura misa 5/5 - Can't go wrong with fried seafood. This came with calamari, black tiger shrimp and a lemon aioli. Perfectly cooked and quite delicious. Penne ala vodka 4/5 - Penne with rose sauce. It's a good dish but have had better in Toronto restaurants. Fettuccine ai funghi 5/5 - Creamy fettuccine sauce with wild mushrooms. Couldn't really taste the white truffle oil here but it's a good sharing dish since it's quite heavy. Funghi pizza 5/5 - Again, couldn't taste any truffle on this dish but was still good. Calabrese pizza 5/5 - Always a favourite pizza flavour. I asked for some honey on the side which really elevated this pizza for me. Linguine allo scoglio 5/5 - Nice, fresh seafood pieces and a great cherry tomato sauce. Special: rabbit 4/5 - Got adventurous and tried the rabbit dish. It tasted kind of like chicken and was pretty tender. Overall, a great dining experience if you're at Friday Harbour. Probably one of the better restaurants in the area.

Food was good. But it was expensive. I get that it is a tourist place but I didn't like they kinda…read morescammed us on the steak. The steak was a daily special. We didn't bother to ask about the price as we were expecting it to be around the price of other menu items or just a bit more. But it was $100!!!!! What!??? The most expensive dish on the menu was like $60. I totally did not expect the steak to be $100. I found it was outrageous. Service was friendly. Ambiance was nice.

Food was good and so was the service. Pretty pricey as the duck confit was $38 and the fish was…read more$35. Cheesecake was $15.

La Cucina is an Italian inspired restaurant serving meals made with local and seasonal ingredients…read moreand a lot of love. Pro-tip, keep an eye out for their amazing themed pop-up dinners!

I was pleasantly surprised by the ambience and food, great atmosphere, unique and delicious food…read moreand great service. Good choice of wines.

Everything went well. The food was amazing. The best steak I've had in the long long time... the…read moreservice was fabulous.. it's rare that you go out to eat and not have one thing that you do not like.. we sat on the outside patio and a beautiful quiet

We were across the street with family at the local pub and literally stumbled across this…read morerestaurant and entered through the back door. We were so happy we did. We ended up having an excellent meal. My father in law who said he wasn't hungry quickly changed his mind when he saw the food coming out! We had a great dinner and we would definitely go back if we are in Barrie anytime soon.

My fiancé and I went to Il Buco and honestly, it was one of the best fine dining experiences we've…read morehad in Barrie. I had the seafood risotto, and it was absolutely incredible -- perfectly cooked, rich, and full of flavor. The bruschetta was also perfect -- fresh, flavorful, and just the right start to the meal. The service was a little slow at times(refills/check if we were doing alright), and our table was on the smaller side, but the staff handled it well. The servers were quick to clear empty dishes, which made everything feel smooth and comfortable despite the space. Overall, a lovely experience from start to finish. Definitely one of Barrie's gems for fine dining -- we'll be back for sure!

The good and service was amazing, the waiter took good care of us The plating of the entrees added…read moreto the food experience.

Last night my wife and I celebrated our 15 year anniversary with our three daughters at Catch 22…read more We arrived early for our 7:15pm reservation and were greeted at the door promptly. As they walked us to our table I requested a bottle of Prosecco to celebrate. Our server came by to confirm the bottle order and take our daughters' drink request. When our server came with the drinks the unfortunate happened: the tray tipped and the beverages fell resulting in shattered glass, wet clothes, a small cut on my finger and lemon in my eye. The server was mortified and we felt terrible for him. I went to clean myself up while the server and a colleague cleared everything away. 15 minutes later - at 7:50pm - our bottle arrived along with the drinks. The rest of the night went off without a hitch and the food delivered. The reason for my poor review is this: at 9:05pm we got the bill which included that bottle of prosecco, a bottle of red, multiple starters, multiple steaks with paid-premium sides. Not an inexpensive meal at all. We still had full glasses of wine to enjoy so I didn't open the bill. One minute later the owner of the establishment came over to give us a nudge to pay. I understand that you close at 9pm on Thursdays but considering the delay was in no way our fault I hardly understand the move. Furthermore, at no point during the ordeal did management/ownership come by to check on us and see if we were alright. Finally, no items were comped on the bill - not even an iced tea. I paid the bill (with 15% gratuity), chugged my wine and left without so much as a goodbye, thank you or apology. It's too bad that a restaurant with a nice atmosphere and good food within walking distance from me is never to be enjoyed by us again but this is the service industry and that starts with management/ownership.

Went to orillia in the weekend and friend highly recommend this restaurant. It is inside the hotel…read more One side is a bar and one side is restaurant. We have group of 4 . Hence we order fish, chicken corden blu, shrimp pasta and a vegetarian pasta which the server has to ask the chef couple of time to ensure there is no milk and milk by product. Fish is good, shrimp is good but the pasta sauce is in the salty side. Chicken is ok. Nothing surprising. Price is in the higher end.

First time here, located within The Best Western Hotel. Food was very good. Our table ordered a few…read moredishes and a BBQ special. To start, the portions are very large, so bring your appetite. The Caesar Salad was really good. A highlight of the meal. Real bacon makes all the difference along with a great dressing. The lamb chops were excellent as well. Huge portion and cooked perfectly. The BBQ platter was the special of the night. It was good, but nothing to write home about. It had ribs, brisket and chicken. Best part of the platter was the fries and chicken. Staff was very good. Made you feel like a regular even though it was my first time. I would go back. One think to keep in mind are the prices. In my opinion worth the portion size, but more costly for the area.

Red Lobster never disappoints. My partner and I had a seafood (and steak) extravaganza. We went big…read morewith a bunch of dishes. The Cajun Chicken Pasta was spicy, smoky, and totally hit the spot. Loved the kick! The Steak and breaded Shrimp combo was a winner - the steak was tender, the shrimp were plump and perfect. The combo dish with lobster, salmon, and shrimp (expensive but delicious). Lobster was fresh, buttery, like straight-up heaven. The Salmon was flaky, perfectly seasoned one of the best I have had. And the Shrimp with Rice Combo was simple but SO good. Our server was patient and friendly, and portions were generous. The Cheddar Bay Biscuits were got while we waited for our dishes were a highlight; they are basically the best part lol. The restaurant itself has lots of parking, which is a huge plus. Only thing was that the service got a little slow as we wrapped up, but it didn't kill the vibe. Overall, totally worth it. Next time, I am trying the Seafood boil, hmmm (already dreaming about it).

We visited Red Lobster last week for a birthday celebration as a family. The ambiance was…read morewelcoming, however, the interior of the restaurant seems a little dated and could use some attention. The booths are covered in fabric which is ripping and the carpeting seems matted down. The staff do try to keep things tidy which is great. Our waitress didn't have much warmth which made our experience less enjoyable but the food was great and arrived quickly. We would visit again just because the food is so good!

New in area and had a desire for a veal sandwich and small salad. I successfully navigated to this…read moreestablishment with my GPS. Inside the decorum was quite pleasant with a lot of black and white family photos. Nice atmosphere and good service. I enjoyed the veal sandwich and the Caesar's salad hit the spot. Worthy of a return visit and sampling other menu choices.

We happened to drive by Zio's Restaurant and for some reason, it caught our eye. I don't know what…read moreit was but something told me I had to try it out. Man was I right. To start, as you enter the place, the owner's wife greets you with a very friendly "Hello" you are then seated and offered the menu. We ordered Bruschetta for appetizer and I ordered the Veal Sandwich which was Incredible. My daughter had the Pizza and my wife the Fettuccine Alfredo. We ate and left very satisfied. I give this place 5 stars. I loved the people, the vibe, the low music which allowed us to converse, The food, the atmosphere, the pictures on the wall (they are authentic by the way, I asked) and everything about the experience. I hope they open a location in South Barrie. Until they do, This will be our go-to place for Italian restaurant with a friendly smile. If you are like my wife, Restroom cleanliness tells her how clean the restaurant is. She was very impressed with this one (Thank God). This made me and my daughter breathe easy, as it meant that "We are staying". Thank You Giancarlo!!