After being at the Bruce Wine Bar several times since 2019 and most other comparable restaurants in…read morethe area, we used to say it's the best joint in the hood BUT. My wife just had her b-day dinner with some girlfriends and it was the first lousy experience. When a borderline rude waitress tells them they only have the table till 7.30 before they sit down. It's Thursday night and the place is not packed ? One way to put a damper on the party to start the evening. After tossing the menu on the table, rude waitress asks " do you want wine ?" I guess she is new and untrained or should not work in the service industry. Overall dinner was ok this time but previous times was very good. The kicker was when no one actually showed up to take the table with the mentioned time limit and at this point the place was half empty. We will go back for another try, hope to get a waitress with more personality then my gold fish.

Well here we are 10+ years later. My wife and I stopped in for lunch the other day after hearing…read morethey were closing at the end of the month. The place was packed and we shared a $40 pizza. With only one server, the service was slow and the food was a little overdone. They will be missed as the restaurant has become a landmark but I understand they may reopen at another location.

Maybe a 2.5. The greeting was very friendly which was nice but the single server for the whole…read morerestaurant was slowish and carried a really loud beeper to tell her when food was ready so she would run away in the middle of a sentence to play fetch. I had the mushroom soup and flatbread both were bland. The flatbread was burned all around the edges and the balsamic reduction was in short supply and incorrectly plated on top of the arugula. I had high hopes for a unique dish and was disappointed. The stir fry was served in watery sauce that was more soup than fry. We noted the burned food and watery stir fry and the waitress responded "oh that's too bad" and handed us a bill for 144$. We aren't locals so I guess us never going back isn't a blow ‍

This evening we went to a wonderful restaurant to round out a fabulous week in Meaford. The…read moreinterior is colorful and features modern art on the walls for sale. The food matches the modern but warm flare. There were three in our party. To start off we had a half karaf of their special Sangria made with fresh picked local blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries. Next we shared the Snack Platter that included a variety of fresh raw vegetables, home made pita bread, and portions of guacamole, hummus, olive tapenade, and a white bean spinach dip. We also had the Flatbread with a butternut squash base, caramelized onion, apples, cheese, and arugula with a balsamic vinaigrette. Next for our main dishes I had the heaping helping of stir fry udon noodles with a sesame ginger soy sauce and a variety of vegetables. My colleagues had the house made fettuccine pasta with chicken in a pesto cream sauce, broccoli, confit garlic, and charred cherry tomatoes; and finally the AAA Flat Iron Steak that was cooked medium rare on baby arugula greens, chummy churri vinaigrette, with caramelized onion and blue cheese crumbles. All were excellent. Then somehow we had the strawberry crumble with a scoop of oat milk ice cream. Quite full after this culinary adventure. Great service by Heather and a fantastic meal from Chef Christina. Highly recommend!

Table for three with seven shared dishes and we had to order an eighth to go ... that should be all…read moreyou need to know about how great the food was. Oysters, Duck Leg Confit, Honey Mustard Crusted Leg of lamb, and Smoked pork loin with sausage were all exceptional, paired with great service and a cute patio which was the perfect backdrop for a summer evening. The brûlée, cheesecake and homemade flaky competed for dessert of the night at our table, with the final verdict being that sharing the three left us all feeling like we somehow won. Got a chance to chat with the owner and chef and understood right away why every dish we tried felt like it was the special of the night. We don't make it here often but when we do we'll be making sure they have a table for us.

My favourite local spot on Main Street to hangout. This gem is truly one of a kind - I love the…read moreself serve wine concept. It gives you the opportunity to be introduced to new, different wines. They have happy hour menu during the week - their charcuterie boards are phenomenal. I'll try their sandwiches next! Owners are welcoming and friendly.

Not so much a wine bar as basecamp for a journey…read more The highlight of this hidden gem is its unique self-serve system, where you can try a variety of wines by the glass, portion or sip. This allows you to experiment and discover new favourites without committing to a full bottle. You may not like everything you try, but it's always INTERESTING. The selection of wines at Wine on Main is always rotating and expertly curated, offering a range of styles and regions that wonderfully move you out of your comfort zone. The owners, a knowledgeable and curious couple, are passionate about exploring different wines and sharing their discoveries with their guests. Their passion is contagious and you can't help but be swept up in their excitement. The best shop of it's kind in York Region.

Location of the café is a perk! It's located in a seemingly quaint alley but once we entered the…read morecafé it was bustled. We were looking for somewhere we could sit and work off our laptops for some hours and the café had ample seats and stable wifi. There's a bar area as well so you could go for an afternoon buzz. They seemed to have interesting options on the menu ranging from sandwiches to other small or shareable dishes. Read somewhere bread was from the Collingwood Bread Company. I always enjoy locally made baked goods. Latte and matcha latte were solid. Stole a bite of the smoked trout sandwich - if you love one of those smoked salmon creamy tangy spread sandwiches this is definitely a good one. Pictures not taken are the grilled cheese and cheese scone. Smoked cheese was used in the grilled cheese sandwich. I enjoy all kinds of cheeses so I was pleased with the smoky kick. Cheese scone was not heated up properly and somehow the cheese, despite looking like a typical golden cheddar, was not flavourful at all. Dough base of the scone lacked the buttery, flaky texture. I'd say skip it. Hm honestly this place deserves more reviews.

Great coffee, food and drinks and I love the vibe here! Amazing selection of unique and really nice…read morewines. This is a go-to spot for me.

Had Mothers Day lunch. We had been before but now under new management it is outstanding!!!! Food…read morewas amazing. Staff were very welcoming and we did not wait for anything!! Now my favourite restaurant to go to!!!!

Terrific food and incredible service! First time to Barrie and we travel a lot, we have eaten at so…read moremany Italian restaurants across the country and this one is at the top of the list. The service and hospitality is awesome! The food is creative, fresh and flavorful. The owners are on site and I believe that makes a big difference when the owners are hands on. Do not miss the pistachio tiramisu as it is made in house by the owner and the absolute best...do yourself a favor and make this restaurant a must visit.

Very nice little winery, we came for the ciders and they are so good! Especially the hopped ones…read more They open during pandemic for curb side pick up and two people can get in store. Staff are super nice and helpful.

Nice summer afternoon.for a tasting…read more Grounds are beautiful. Wine bar is nicely put together. Sat outside and had some wine and a cheese plate. Highly recommended

Small burger restaurant with nice bar height table tops with stool seating. athe burgers made to…read moreorder. $3 to upgrade to combo with canned pop and fries. Friendly service from kitchen staff who are Filipino and can speak Tagalog.

This place was average. I got the veggie beyond meat burger and it was nice! The crinkle cut fries…read morewere the best part of the meal. The place was empty on a Friday which was a bit odd but overall I'd say food was average. A bit overpriced but I guess thats also expected from blue mountain area.