I went here on the recommendation of friends and was not disappointed…read more The food was great. I had the island burger. The wait for the food was about 30 minutes. Staff was super friendly They take their COVID 19 protocols seriously, which is great. The view looking out over the bay during sunset was amazing. Balm beach is a hidden jewel. Even the obnoxious table of demanding city folk Who didn't want to wear their mask inside the restaurant as they passed through and threatened to leave a bad review were entertaining It's not a big place so don't come if your in a hurry. But worth the wait.

Servers and food were great.. they advertised dog friendly. We booked reservations and travelled 2…read morehours to watch Canada soccer game and were refuse service because we had a dog!!!

They were sold out of most of their meats- but the pulled pork was delicious, and sausages were the…read morebest we ever had! Amazing sauces as well. I also love that they offer lbs of just meat without the sides!! A carnivore's dream! We will definitely be back for more!

Have driven by a few times and thought "I should give that a try". Today I finally stopped and I'm…read moreso glad I did! On the recommendation of the guy at the counter I had the brisket sandwich. The brisket tasted amazing, and there was a lot of meat in the sandwich. Got a side of beans as well to go with it. They had a good smokey flavour with some nice meat chunks, it's not just reheated canned stuff. Very happy with my meal, will definitely stop again in the future...

Looking for the best smoked beef brisket? You'll find it at Smokin' Birds. This casual, outdoor…read morepicnic table or take away only eatery has perfected the most tender and juicy beef brisket. While waiting for your order, you'll often be treated to a front row seat to their smokers that are cooking constantly. You get the full sensory experience. Though it's a bit on the pricier side (beef is expensive!), this is a must stop in Bala.

A perfect hiking day ended with dinner at The Smokin Birds. We had the beef brisket, ribs, sausage,…read moreand chicken--everything was flavorful and perfectly cooked. Their BBQ is top-notch, and every bite was delicious. The restaurant is near the train station, and we even saw a train pass by while we were there. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. I'd definitely return next time I'm in the area!

Stoped in for jerk chicken meal I piece of chicken…read more Cold slaw And potatoes 25 BUCKS.... WHAT A JOKE Me and my crew will never go back Bad attitude from server

So driving into Orillia to do a job we pass by this place that wasn't open called "The Shack" and…read moreman did it appear as one. After finishing up mid afternoon it's time to grab some food so looking at ratings on here and elsewhere I see "The Shack" has a decent rating vs how many people have had it. Ok, why not... I'm willing to give places a try. Although there isn't any place to eat inside it was a nice day and they have some tables outside so we order. I ordered the jerk chicken and about 5 minutes in the cook/owner says it doesn't look how he expects and that he doesn't want to serve it(thanks for the honesty!) and recommends the ribs instead so I go for those. They are quite nice and well cooked bbq short ribs. The jerk I was told is only mildly spicy anyway so no loss there since I like the traditional way. The two sides I got, roasted potatoes with very garlicky garlic sauce was good but I could tell they were day old. The other was corn bread and it was nicely done as well. While everything was made the day before it was still quite good, fresh would have been great but it's worth going here. My wife got the smoked chicken and said it was very good as well and it tasted good all throughout rather than just the skin. All in all give it a shot, place does t look good but the food is.

Fantastic spot in downtown Orillia. BBQ was fantastic. Sooo…read moregood. Service was friendly and efficient. We came in a bit late and they let us stay while they did close. So nice!! We shared a platter and cocktails. Such a great bbq meal. Right across from the Champlain hotel.

If you're looking for amazing BBQ, this is your spot! We tried the ribs and a brisket sandwich and…read morethey were both amazing! The waffle fries are also perfection. Keep an eye out for their daily specials too.

Smoked meats to die for and some surprise smoked desserts. The staff goes above and beyond making…read moreit right. Gluten free and veggie options. And a kids menu. Nice little spot on the 141 between Bracebridge and Huntsville. Definitely worth the drive.