My wife and I had an amazing experience at this fine Italian restaurant. We spent the night at a…read morelocal hotel on our way to a weekend in Muskoka. The food was amazing drinks were on par with excellence but the highlight of the night was superb bartender Foti . Being Italian, I appreciated the kind of service and attention this great young man gave us. He is a throwback to the days of old and while we don't spend much time in Canada I suggest anyone passing through stop by, because they will not be disappointed

I've been to 147 about seven times, and honestly, my experiences have always been pretty mid. The…read morefood is okay, but definitely overpriced for the quality. The penne alla vodka seems to be popular -- I've heard people say it's good -- but after trying it three times (including tasting from friends' plates), I have to say it's just average. It tastes like something I could make at home, and I'm not even a cook. At my friend's birthday, I decided to switch it up and ordered the funghi risotto, which five of us at the table got. The portion was tiny, the rice was overcooked, and it honestly looked and tasted like porridge. We all ended up returning it, and I had a pizza instead -- which, to be fair, was actually pretty good. Overall, the food just doesn't match the price point. And for anyone saying this tastes like "authentic Italian," as someone born and raised in Italy, I can tell you it's more like Americanized Italian food.

I'm spending the night in Barrie. I didn't feel like going far for supper this evening. There's…read morenot a lot of choice for restaurants where I'm staying. Scarpacci Ristorante is nearby so I went there. When I got there at 6pm, there was just just me and another fella. Here's the view from my table in the corner. There isn't a lot of choice on the menu. I orderd the whole wheat penne with Italian sausage in a tomato basil sauce. It arrived in about five minutes. Hmmm ... that should have been my first clue. I despise parm cheese. Usually with pasta, you are asked if you want some. This came with it already on top so I scraped it off as best I could. The sauce was okay. The pasta was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay overcooked to the point of being mushy ... not enjoyable at all. The sausage was good and garlic bread was okay. Needless to say, I didn't eat it all. Tim, the server, was very attentive and made sure I was well taken care of. I didn't have the heart to complain to him. I should have ordered in pizza.

I decided NOT to eat hear before reading any reviews. We came into town with our kids for one…read morenight. My wife was in the car with our sleeping 2 year old. I checked into the hotel and decided to check out the Italian restaurant for dinner later. When I walked in and asked for a menu, the man told me that I would find one in my room. When I asked if he kept any in the restaurant, he hesitantly pulled one out at the bar. Then I asked if I could show it to my wife in the car he said "NO! TOO MANY MENUS DISAPPEARING FROM HERE! YOU KNOW THE HOTEL DOES NOW THIS RESTAURANT. I was a little surprised at his response... Then he goes on to say these menus are 50 dollars, use the one in the room! This guy turned me off so much, I'm glad the keg was down the street. What a poisoned environment.

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.

Stopped by for a quick dinner on a weeknight and we are glad we did…read more This is definitely our new ramen spot in the area. The service is phenomenal and the ramen even more delicious. The portions are decent and taste amazing.

Great service and the pizza was very good…read more I would highly recommend this place. A sold 8 out of 10.

I recently had the opportunity to dine at new Scaddabush located in Barrie and had a great…read moreexperience! Our server was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was lively and modern. - I ordered the Lemon Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti, which was delicious! The shrimp was cooked perfectly, and the lemon sauce was tangy and flavorful. - The Beet Salad with goat cheese was a highlight - the combination of flavors and textures was amazing. You can order it as a compliment to your entree. - My partner ordered Meatball and Spaghetti dish. He said it was also tasty, with generous size of meatball with flavorful sauce. Lastly, I had the Pineapple Mint Mocktail, which was refreshing Overall, Scaddabush offered a fun dining experience with fresh, flavorful dishes. You can see the chefs cooking due to the open kitchen (loved it!) Prices are moderate, around $20-$40 per entree. And parking was surplus, but on weekends, it is difficult to find space because there are other restaurants at the plaza. So Will I return? Yes, I would love to try more of Scaddabush's fresh pasta dishes and signature pizzas.

Our first visit to thr Wildfire Steakhouse was memorable. We made a reservation for 7 pm but we got…read moreseated earlier. For dinner time they dim the lights to provide a cozy and romantic setting. Our server Jamie was very friendly and patient. She brought us waters right away while we looked at the menu. We ordered 2 Amsterdam blonde lagers to with our dinner. They served the beers in chioled mugs. The beer was smooth and refreshing. My wife ordered the Lamb rack and I ordered the 12 oz ribeye with peppercorn sauce from the Fall prix fixe menu $69 for 3 courses. There's a choice of appetizer and dessert. I got the Dicarlo Italian meatballs and Chocolate black out cake. The Italian meatball dish was served with garlic bread and basil tomato sauce. The garlic bread can be dipped in the tomato sauce. The mains were outstanding. The lamb rack was cooked perfectly and just the right amount of seasoning. The honey roasted potatoes and vegetables were a great compliment to the dish. The 12 oz ribeye was grilled to perfect medium rare and topped with peppercorn sauce. The garlic mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables. The chocolate black out cake was a nice way to celebrate my wife's birthday. The cake was rich and Overall the food was great and service was exceptional. The staff came by to take a photo for our special occasion. If you are in the Oshawa area I recommend this steakhouse.

Called to make a reservation for 10 people, I was told by the manager they could not do a table of…read more10 because it was too big, too many people and they might not have enough servers on the night we want to come in, yes, believe it or not I was told this. I hung up the phone and called the KEG right away and made reservations. Our party of 10 had a great time at the KEG, service was great and the food was beyond delicious. The bill came to around $700 dollars. Wildfire missed out on a $700 sale, maybe you should run your business a bit more professional. I don't even want to give you a one star, but the KEG gets a 5 star.

I was expecting super high end ambiance and clientele but the people in front of us had snow pants…read moreon and others were in jeans. I guess I would like to occasionally go out and dress up to pay $48 for an entree, but I guess this is what you get in Barrie. The food was pretty good, nice presentation. I had the braised short rib which basically was a lump of good pot roast with no bone. The scallops and risotto were also good. Expresso martini was a little watery. Server was a little disinterested. Overall I would say go because most of my party enjoyed it, I was just expecting more of a wow factor.

Ambiance and waitress were great but the food (scallop risotto and lamb chops) were just ok. We…read moreexpected more for such a high price point.

i went to Baton Rouge, which would usually be on the first day of the year but i could go this year…read morebecause i had to work the whole day on New Years day. Needless to say I was not happy about that. but I was able to make it out today with the warmer weather.I had my usual which was the potato soup with au gratin garlic bread, and like always it was Superb and i also had the f;liet mignon with the baked potato and the skillet mushrooms,and grilled mushrooms. When you have a meal and you the same thing you know it will be good. As for the ambiance, It was very quiet in the restaurant. The service was impeccable by Cristina she was pleasant, polite and very efficient.. One thing I forget is that Baton Rouge does more that steaks. I will have to try their pasta dishes in the near future when we finally get spring in Barrie . All in all it was another fantastice visit at Baton Rouge!

We went during happy hour , ordered crab cakes, which was very tasty , garlic bread , it was very…read moresoft but didn't feel like we were eating garlic bread . The tempura was okay . The spinach dip was good too.it wasn't super busy . We enjoyed our food and drinks .