Wow, this is a treasure, the food was so good and as a first visit I was super impressed by the…read morequality of the meal! I had their gourmet grilled cheese with fries My sister had their burger and cabbage roll soup They are the most highly rated diner in Bancroft, and for good reason! I'll be back and remember to take pictures - I noticed they are doing a $75.00 fixed price dinner for couples on Valentine's Day - which is really a good deal considering it has lobster bisque in the starter

Small dining room but they serve up so plenty big flavours and portions…read more Had the crispy chicken with poutine and some appetizers. The cranberry Swiss dip was really tasty! The crispy chicken was super tender and crisp. Poutine - squeaky cheese curds? Yep! And the carrots served with main were super tasty. The service was friendly and funny! Made for a very enjoyable dinner.

We were drawn into Woody's by all the "flair" that surrounded the little place - wood animal…read morestatues abound! Menu prices were a bit on the high side especially since posted prices did not include taxes! We ordered 3 regular burgers (no cheese or bacon), a large poutine, large fries and 3 drinks and our tab was close to $50! I had to veto the ice cream dessert! The burgers definitely tasted home made - a bit on the drier side but they were generous with the toppings so that made up for it. There's a nice outdoor seating area to eat in. Staff are very friendly and offered things like extra napkins and paper plates to divide up our meal. They let us use the indoor bathroom for our little guy instead of the dark and scary outhouse! Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area for a meal you don't have to cook yourself!

More like a chip truck out back of the tourist curio shop…read more Meats are usually reminiscent of the stuff at the bottom of the freezer, so a little dry. Atmosphere: Roadside chip-truck. Picnic tables to eat outside, if the weather is good. Alongside Eels' Creek in North Kawartha, village of Apsley across the creek. Staff: Friendly, in a city-folk way. Food: Chip-truck fare a la carte. Salad, burgers, hot-dogs, chicken-on-a-bun, fries, poutine, canned soft-drinks. Be prepared to wait, check out the tourist curio shop. Fries are inconsistent; either overcooked or kept under a heat lamp too long. Prices: Very high for this area, don't forget to add 13%HST to whatever you order. Bacon burger, fries, and soft-drink $21.00 after taxes. Tip: Plastic cup for your spare change, at these prices thy want your change? Facilities: Portable chemical toilet with hand sanitizer, mmm good! Suppose you could wash-up in Eels' Creek.

Really loved the vibe here. Great spot for all ages. Whoever created the playlist has excellent…read moretaste in music. The drinks were amazing, great variety. The food was delicious, the wings were juicy. The service was great, our waitress was friendly and lovely. Great place for a drink, or 5, dinner and a swim. Love, love, love it here.

Beautiful spot by the river. Great wait staff. Pretty busy during the summer season but you don't…read moreusually have to wait too long for a table. IT IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. Reopening in late June 2026. Fish and chips are really good but you can only order them on Fridays. Appetizers are your regular pub fare. Other foods on the menu are good as well.

The staff were so nice and didn't make too much conversation but just enough. It's cozy inside. Not…read morea ton of seating. We sat next to the window looking at the rushing river. The food was GREAT!! The soup of the day was potato bacon. Homemade. Came with garlic bread, also fresh made bread. Got the hamburger to share!! Again great!! Would have liked French fries instead of the home fries. The reviews giving 1-2 stars are NOT ACCURATE. It's an older building could use a few upgrades and fix ups, but overall a very good experience.

Not too many options available around here but we were camping a few minutes down the road and had…read moreno plans to try cooking a meal by fire (and mosquitoes). It's a large place inside but the tables were set up a bit oddly. It wasn't the most efficient use of space, but maybe that's good because the kitchen could hardly keep up with the few tables that were here. Let me start by saying though that the people who work here are really nice. Very friendly! It took about 25 minutes for anyone to come take our order and it was another about 35 minutes to get our first appetizer.. I ordered a salad. So I was a bit frustrated with the wait. The salad was heavily dressed but at that point we were so hungry I don't think we cared much. It took some time before we saw our mains. I think we were there for just over an hour before one of our main dishes came out. I was a little annoyed that they didn't apologize or even check in on us. I will say too, don't expect anything spectacular in terms of the food. You're at a motel style diner in the middle of no where. My partners pasta was completely over cooked to mush and sadly my burger was burned... We really didn't want to send it back and end up waiting another hour though so we just ate what we could. I didn't expect much going in, and I wasn't much disappointed. But the people seemed really really nice.

My friends and I grabbed some breakfast food and were delighted by how delicious it all was. The…read moreenvironment is very cozy and welcoming, and the staff was super nice. Definitely want to return if given the chance.

If you are looking for a restaurant simply doing things right, look no further. Border Town Cafe…read moreis a great new establishment and a definite must if seeking great food at reasonable prices. From fresh homemade bread and buns for all their sandwiches and burgers to daily specials and desserts/coffee, this is truly a hidden local gem. It also comes with amazing owners, staff and great tasting food no matter what you order.

I went to the ice cream hut, ordered a double scoop cone. I paid first, as I do when ordering a…read morecone, so that I can accept it and eat it without fumbling. The woman who served me, and who was handling cash, picked up an unwrapped cone in her bare hands, topped it with ice cream, and passed it to me. I had already paid or I'd have told her to keep it. I ate the ice cream from the top and threw the remainder away. This is a screaming indication of the level of attention to sanitary practices at Kate's, ensuring that I would never eat anything from their kitchen. If they do this in front of a customer, what are they doing when they cannot be seen? I feel uneasy just thinking about it. The only other review sounds decidedly and suspiciously as if it is an advert composed by the establishment themselves.

Kate's Burger Counter is the best place to eat in cottage country…read more There is so much care put into every aspect of what they do. From the blend of meat used for their burgers to hand cutting their fries. When I go back home from the cottage I continue to dream about how delicious the burgers are. Make sure to also stop by their ice cream hut after your burger and fries. There are SO many delicious flavours to pick from.

My wife and I finally reserved to try this Polish tavern. Like always, this place has a great…read morereputation and is always busy. This was my second attempt to dine here, and I was happy I reserved. The service was excellent and kind. The food was amazing, and I recommend the croquettes. You could taste all the ingredients with a very small taste of heat. The ambiance was loud at first, but as people started leaving, it was great.

Always a fan of coming here. If it is close to a long weekend reservations are highly…read moreRecommended. We ordered online for takeout and it was a simple. We tend to frequent the cabbage roles + pierogi. Tip: call ahead of you plan to bring frozen items home. They sell out quickly.

A family run Inn and Restaurant…read more Everyone feels welcome, more like a guest of the family than a patron of the business. Mr. & Mrs. Paramjit Singh are a welcome addition to the North Kawartha Community. They never fail to smile, each and every customer feels as though they have the Singhs' full attention. Their customer instincts are well honed, if you can't decide they'll be more than happy to help narrow it down with you. Beverage refills are quick and steady. If Poppa Singh is in the kitchen, you can usually pour your own coffee, or get hot water for your tea. They have a pick-up menu of east Indian foods that is remarkable. It is prepared, cooked, and served with the customer in mind. It takes time so order a day in advance, or call early to see if they can fit you in. I'd suggest the former, Mrs. Singh is a very busy lady. Atmosphere: Uncle Pars' sun-room. Family warm and friendly. Staff: Warm, friendly, efficient, wonderful, more like extended family. Prices: Average for the regular menu, very reasonable for the pick-up menu. Tip: Well, these are very hardworking people (7 days/week), and they like what they do. Food: The Canadian/American menu is average fare, but it's fresh, prepared for you, not pre-prepared for the next guy who orders it. So it takes the time to cook, that you would at home in the kitchen. Still reasonable prep time. When you get it, it is home cooking at its' finest. The pick-up menu is always fantastic! East Indian food prepared by a wonderful east Indian lady. Whatever combination you choose, you will be happy with. Once you've set a spell at the Apsley Inn & Restaurant, you be back now, you hear? A shame to drive by and not say 'hello'.

A cottage luxury! Boat down the lake and wander in to eat some lovely food. always busy so no doubt…read morethey're always popular. maybe get a reservation for holidays and long weekends and such.

This was our first visit since this resto opened. We came many times to its predecessor,…read moreSummerkiss. We don't like to leave our little poodle at home, he has separation anxiety; we were disappointed to discover that customers w dogs are relegated to picnic tables on the road/lake side. Before, the chairs on the patio were comfortable/good quality outdoor furniture, but I guess these have been moved to a new, second patio which is dog free but still outside. I brought the cushion my dog sits on in the floor and outdoors, so I sat on it on the hard bench picnic table, ha ha. The shrimp appetizer reflected its frozen journey. The predecessor restaurant always has super seafood. The Thai Mussels were small but a really phenomenal sauce (different from the red curry I've had, it was tomato based and delicious, we sucked it down quickly). Husband's burger was bland and disappointing: I talked him into a side salad instead of fries; the salad used iceberg lettuce and was also disappointing. This was our 29th anniversary dinner so he was quite disappointed and says he will not return to this resto. My Lobster roll was really lovely (should be for $34) but very slow coming and missing the grilled corn on the menu. Service was friendly. One of the owners dropped by to chat when we first arrived Drink list is good...while we were waiting and waiting for our burger and roll I ordered a third glass of wine; together w his two beers and the four dishes, our total bill was $195 w tax and tip. A bit much for two disappointing dishes at a picnic table. This is not fine dining in my view, but Summerkiss is a hard act to follow. We are heading to Lands8fifty in Harcourt for my birthday dinner this week; it also represents itself as offering fine dining and I really hope it follows through

THIS IS THE BEST PLACE IN THE WORLD !…read more Seriously can't miss with anything on the menu. Get the Mac attack and a potato salad

Fantastic sandwiches in every way. Environment is fun and ingredients of the highest quality.read more