I was blown away by the kitschy decor inside this charming little retro diner and transported…read morestraight into the 50's. Think neon lights, red vinyl chrome chairs, Elvis busts and a whole lotta turquoise. Pure nostalgia at its finest. One milkshake, two straws please! Speaking of, when I visited the milkshake of the month was cherry coke and the food special was the Bing Crosby BLT so they really do stay true to theme. I only had ice cream (Salty Caramel) and fries here, so I can't fully speak to the food but what I did have was delicious. I saw nothing but hardworking, friendly and fun-loving staff during my visit and will definitely be back to try their breakfast the next time I'm in town. Restrooms are also labeled for "Guys, Dolls & Family" so that's super cute. Give this adorable little place a try!

Just had a great little breakfast at Elsie's diner... My eggs were perfectly poached, I was able to…read moresub in beans for home fries which I think were also homemade, breakfast came with sausages that are normally labelled farmer sausages with an up charge but that's just their regular breakfast sausage And two thick slices of Texas toast... It put me in a very happy place! top that off with friendly service and you have a real winner! Thank you Elsie's Zeke

This very unassuming roadside restaurant delivers the most delicious home made meals. Fresh…read moreingredients and tastefully coordinated with local produce including fish from Lake Huron. If you ever get the opportunity, try the pickle soup. I know right? I was yuck! My waitress said it was really good and based on her recommendation, I was delightfully hooked! The owners are a local family now and they are welcoming, friendly and attentive. By the look of the place you would not expect good food of this calibre but judging a book by its cover only becomes your loss. Brunch (pre-pandemic) will easily become your ONLY choice. The buffet carries an enormous variety of dishes guaranteed to delight everyone.

Stopped here for breakfast on the way up to the Grotto. Was pleasantly surprised by the buffet…read more Everything I had was wonderful!! Felt like I was eating at a family home in both the atmosphere and the nice home-cooked type food. It was absolutely one of the BEST breakfast buffets I've ever had, such a wonderful selection of quality entrees. Not to mention the desserts!! Yum! The only thing I was a bit disappointed with was the attention to our coffee....I got one cup and was never asked if I wanted a refill. :/. Regardless of that, however, I will definitely keep this place in mind on future trips up!!

In a strip mall next to a gas station, Friends Family Restaurant looked like the perfect place for…read morelunch. Perched up in the corner of a wrap around strip, this restaurant has big windows looking out over a corner of downtown Owen Sound. The speciality here is sandwiches, and the special that day was tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich, yumm, comfort food. I opted for a peameal, lettuce and tomato sandwich which came on thin sliced wonder bread. The bacon was on the thin side, a perfect amount for a sandwich, and had several layers of nice fresh tomato sliced thinly piled up about an inch high which gave me a nice juicy bite. The cook worked behind an open window and shouted out to me, 'Do you want mayo on that?', I said yes and went back to perusing the odd assortment of feel-good cute kitsch adorning the walls and nooks of the spacious dining room with a decidedly Christian bent to it. Then we noticed it was getting oddly quiet in the room and realized the Closed sign was on the door. It seems we were in there a bit late for lunch and they wanted a siesta possibly? Who knows, but my love affair with these working class diners continue...

We had Halibut and chips tonight (Friday night) and it was amazing. The fish and chips reminded me…read moreof when I was younger except for no newspaper. The portions we big, the fish was thick and batter was perfect and the homemade fries topped it off. I would highly recommend going to Friends and Family Restaurant, Owen Sound, on Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening.

Back at Ted's in a group of 4 for a return weekend to meet up with friends. I understand that Ted…read morehas had some health issues and is no longer cooking. And that his daughter, Nicole, is also no longer working there. The prices have increased since the last time I was here, but this is understandable given what is happening. Unfortunately the food did not meet the expectations and increased food prices. We ordered the calamari as a shared appetizer. It was tasteless. I opted for the chicken Parmesan and a caesar salad. There was nothing redeeming in the chicken Parmesan...it was so bland. And probably the worst caesar salad I have ever had...soggy crouton and store bought dressing...so bad. I have no plans to return to Ted's.

I ENJOYED TED'S RANGE ROAD DINER! At first my bf was sketched at the exterior metal trailer…read moreesthetic and interior wobbly tables & chairs with a slanted wooden slate roof...but I saw it as a downright country fun diner experience. There were even apple trees in front of their front patio! So cute! Our waiter was friendly and gave SOLID recommendations since it was her dad who started this restaurant. Seems like he likes to experiment lots with flavours and game meats. Here's a summary of the food we ordered: -GET the bison strip loin & mushroom cap appetizer. So savoury and surprisingly well plated. -SKIP the blackened trout. This was a friend's recommendation that fell short for me, the char and smoky seasoning wasn't tasty and the fruit 'chutney' that came with it didn't mesh with the flavours at all Next time we come by, I really want to make it for one of their live music performance night and try their Boar chop & seafood bake!

Excellent food, great service. The daily specials are very solid. Very clean restaurant, not a…read morecorporate style spot which is appreciated; love the personal touches creating a unique pub/ restaurant vibe. Good selection of canned and bottled alcoholic bevs, not much on tap.

Terrible tough steak and older lady was very inappropriate with her tone of voice. Could not…read morebelieve it. We also waited a bit and the place only had 4 people. We won't be back.

I LOVE Marilynne. It is always a very solid experience. Everything is good - the salads, the…read moreseasonal specials, the burger and the chicken sandwich. Brandon is always there working hard and making sure people are enjoying themselves.

We stumbled upon this gem on the way back from the Bruce peninsula and I would absolutely be…read morewilling to drive back out to markdale just for a meal at Marilynne's. The food was incredible, the service was kind, helpful, and quick and the ambiance was like sitting in your grandmas cozy kitchen. I would recommend anyone driving through make a reservation and stop here! We got my toddler eggs and the breakfast sausage and I couldn't believe how incredible the breakfast sausage was. Also, Don't skip the scone for the drive home!

I took my bf for dinner tonight it was amazing we really enjoy our meals and our waitress was…read moreoutstanding ... this was our first time there. 10++++

This restaurant is located inside of the Best Western. The Bishop of the name is Billy Bishop, the…read moreCanadian and Owen Sound born flying ace of World War II! It isn't related to the other "Landing" restaurants that are around Toronto. There is a patio that looks out onto the marina. It's very lovely but we were afraid of bugs so we stayed inside. We noticed that another group that was originally outside moved in after it got dark. You can catch the sunset here though, very scenic! Inside they have normal tables and ones with loungey leather chairs. You tend to sink into the latter so it makes it a little harder to eat unless you're sitting right at the edge of the table. These would be great if you're just having a drink. Service was good. The waitress checked in on us a few times and our waters were always topped off. The food was the part that fell a bit short. The maple pork medallions were the best thing at the table. I ordered a pound of wings which is supposed to be an appetizer but was quite filling for me. Interestingly enough, I had wings earlier that day and this 1 pound of wings had more wings than the other place, so at least you got a lot more in quantity. In terms of quality, I had a garlic parmesean sauce. The bottom of the dish was almost all oil - I have to assume that this is from the parm oil. It almost looked like butter but didn't taste like it. The wings were pretty dry inside and out. I also found a tiny tiny fly mixed in with the cheese. Not sure if it was from the patio door being opened so frequently. My friend was also disappointed in the chicken pasta. It was pretty bland and she had to salt it a lot to no avail. We wanted to try the dessert to see if the meal could be salvaged. We ordered the caramel chocolate cake. This cake had a hint of soap taste to me. My friends liked it though. If you want something a little different than a chain restaurant, this wasn't bad. It wasn't as nice as other hotel restaurants but it was fine for a utility meal.

Food was delicious and service was attentive despite a full crowd for lunch. Massive portions so…read moreneeded takeaway containers. Homemade iced tea and ketchup! Justin came out to make sure all was good and brought our party of six a selection of his wife's homemade butter tarts. Would highly recommend after hiking Old Baldy Trail. We'll definitely be back, perhaps for Pizza Friday!

Love love love this place! In the quaint town of Kimberly, Justin's Oven serves up some great…read morepizza! It's only open a few nights of the week, so don't miss it. They have traditional wood burning ovens which make the pizzas amazing!! I really enjoyed the pesto pizza here, it was extremely delicious. I'll definitely be back to visit whenever I'm next to blue mountain!