Scroll down for the TLDR version…read more Stopped by Huntsville for a quick lunch before heading back out to the road. This was one of the rare places around the area that opened at 11 AM on Saturday so that was nice. The place provides the option of indoor dining, patio seating (weather permitting) and is pet friendly. (Some places unfortunately don't allow pets even with a patio so always good to call ahead to check first). The server was nice and attentive and offered my friends dog some water without us asking. The only downside when it came to service was the wait time. When we got a seat it was only us and one other table but we still had to wait quite some time for our food. The food itself was quite yummy. I had a strawberry pecan salad with grilled chicken while my friend had their burger with a side of gravy. The ingredients in the strawberry salad was fresh, the nuts were nicely candied and the chicken was juicy. It was refreshing to eat on a hot day and I felt quite satisfied after. In terms of the burger and the ingredients that went into making it, it was simple but once again, the ingredients were fresh and that's what makes a great burger. The gravy was that came on the side with the burger was additional $1.50 but in my option it was well worth it and went amazing with the fries. I would definitely come back if I was in the area again but if I was in a rush I would just order take out. TLDR: Attentive service, delicious food and fair prices, slightly longer wait time for food (If in rush, order take out)

Food is delicious. Food portion are good. Waiters are nice and friendly. The restaurant is…read morebeautifully decorated.

Food is great every time we've been there. The prices are great.Service is great. Ambiance is…read morewonderful.

Ordered burgers after 3 hrs hike from Algonquin Park. We…read moreseated inside since it's getting cold to be in the patio. The restaurant complied with covid-19 safety protocols. Staff were wearing mask. Every thing taste so good when you're tired and hungry. Lots of parking and friendly staff..

Food was fantastic except for the dessert. The we spicy kitchen chicken for mains. Kids had…read morehawaiian pizza and for starters we had the spicy calamari. Everything was great until the dessert arrived. I had ordered for the caramel brownie with ice cream but the brownie was frozen and so hard like stone, totally hard. Other than this, the waiters were very helpful. Ambiance was great !

On August 27, 2025. My wife and I with another family (the only Asian customers in the dining room…read morethat day) stopped at East Side Mario's Huntsville during a Muskoka trip, but the service was very disappointing. We ordered a Mario's Summer Picks that included soup, salad, and bread ("all you can eat" per the menu). My wife had the soup, and I asked for salad and bread afterward. The hostess then told us we would have to pay extra because we were sharing. This "rule" was not written on the menu nor explained when I asked for an extra plate. Both the hostess and waitress treated us as if we were trying to cheat the system, even after we pointed out the menu wording. They admitted the menu didn't match what they said, but insisted their "rule" applied because they said so. On top of this, we were even billed for two teas we never ordered simply because we asked for hot water. The way staff handled the situation was dismissive and unprofessional, and it left us feeling singled out and unwelcome even we are Canadian.

Visited Wimpy's Diner in Huntsville and found the experience underwhelming. Ordered Florentine…read moreBenny and it was okay. The coffee was quite okay too. Our server was nice but the service was really slow, and the place felt quite crowded, which made the visit less enjoyable. It was very very hot in there on a snowy day. On the positive side, there's plenty of parking, but overall the experience didn't quite meet expectations.

Food is good and fairly priced the ambiance is pretty good depending on on her busy they are. The…read morewaitresses are always friendly.

Dropped with buddy we ordered fish n chips and I ordered the hot turkey sandwich with real mash…read morepotatoes, awesome real turkey made daily, great food and great service!

If you're driving through Kearney and don't stop at DJ's Grill & More, you're seriously missing out…read moreon one of the best little hidden gems in cottage country. Conveniently located right on #518 as you enter town, beside the Algonquin Park permit office, this place has become one of my favourite regular stops. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and wonderfully small-town. The food? Absolutely incredible. They serve all-day breakfast, lunch, and their famous Fish Fridays, and everything I've tried has been fantastic. I often grab a coffee and breakfast wrap on my way to work, but if you're hungry, their Big Breakfast could probably fuel a lumberjack for a week. For lunch, my usual go-to is the beef dip with Caesar salad or poutine, but today I tried the hot beef closed-face sandwich with a Greek salad and honestly, WOW. It looked like something from a food magazine and tasted even better. Rich, homemade comfort food done right. I think what really makes DJ's stand out though is how pet friendly they are. Their patio welcomes well behaved dogs and they even have an actual dog menu! My pup was treated like a VIP with fresh water and a delicious meal of his own while we relaxed on the patio. That kind of care and friendliness is rare these days. Whether you're heading to Algonquin Park, passing through from Highway 11, or just looking for a scenic excuse to get out of Huntsville for the day, DJ's is absolutely worth the 25 minute drive. Just note they're not open most evenings, so plan accordingly. Do yourself, and your taste buds, a favour and stop in as soon as possible. You'll leave full, happy, and already planning your next visit.

DJ' Bar & Grill is a fantastic restaurant. Well worth the beautiful drive. We ate here several…read moretimes while on vacation and every menu item ordered was delicious. The staff are friendly and out-going.

Just a small shack on the side of Highway 169 as is snakes through the the south side of Bala…read more Small outdoor area with cool tree cover with seating for twenty. It's going to be a tight fit with just three tables of four. Hang on tight, it's a culinary delight of Canadian and American flavors! Start with the dry ribs. Amazing!!!!! Try some Jerk chicken poutine. Fantastic!!!! Another beer/wine/sparkling to cleanse the pallet. Your going to need it. Cesar salad to cool your tongue down, cold romain with house made dressing with just the right amount of anchovie for some light kick. Finished with fish and chips, light battered fillet atop a mound of fresh cut fries. Mac and cheese three with truffle oil and shallots. Flavor abounds! Fete du complete with their double chocolate brownie to end this flavor extravaganza. Wow.... How one Chef in a tiny cottage kitchen can produce this quality of food......I don't know how, but keep it coming. Outstandingl restaurant and staff.

Super impressed with Castle Blue. We've been coming to Bala for a few years now and for some reason…read morekeep passing by it unnoticed. Found it on yelp and decided to give it a try. Glad we did. Simple menus with something for everyone's tastes. We had the burger (which was indeed homemade), poutine (best in Bala), salad and the mac and cheese. Everyone was very pleased. When walking in - the small interior will throw you off but if the weathers right - the patio is awesome. Can't recommend this place enough if you're looking for affordable and something the kids will love. Service and food were top notch.

Truly enjoyed our quarter chicken dinner, cooked to perfection January 2023. In spite of a staffing…read moreshortage, service was prompt and polite! An old fashioned food fix on a cold wintry day. Thank you!

Saturday: Medium to Busy and we were sat immediately. So far a good start! 1.5 hours before our…read moreserver came to welcome us and offer any drinks. Perogies were all split and mushy. 3 hours in restaurant altogether. Today we were with family so it was frustrating but spent time together. Sunday: Medium and worse than Saturday. We were not going to go back but friends came up and asked to go. There were PLENTY of empty tables and we got horrible service. Arrived at 12pm and left at 2:30pm. No surprise? Except not once did we get refills and twice sent food back because it was either burnt or cold. Continually a disappointment.