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.

Stopped by Kettles for dinner as always see the parking lot full when I drive by. Came by on a…read moreSunday and it was busy. Only had a 15 minute wait and think it was worth the wait. This is a comfort food establishment with a large menu and fresh baked pies. Opted for the roast beef dinner subbing out the mashed potatoes for a green salad. While the presentation was perhaps not perfect, the taste was great as well as the portion size. I enjoyed dipping the warmed roll into the gravy...so good. And the service was excellent. It was a very positive food experience and happy to recommend Kettles if in Owen Sound.

Enjoyed the daily special, Ham and Scalloped Potatoes. Everyone at our table were more than pleased…read morewith their meals. A good veg burger plate was on the menu for our happy veg head. Service was personal, attentive, and friendly. Family restaurant that made us feel welcome. Ambiance is casual. Lots of frozen selections and treats near the entrance available for take home. And the place was full at 5:00p. Had a 15 minute wait.

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!

Great ambience in this nostalgic 50's style restaurant. From the vintage dining furnishings, to pop…read moreicon's memorabilia from a bygone era, the food is delicious and we've been here many times choosing different menu items each visit! Our lovely waitress Amber is warm and friendly, and you'll be lucky to have her serve you adding another reason to frequent Elsie's Diner in Owen Sound!

Was hoping for a great roadside diner experience. Freah cut fries were burnt or reheated. Fish was…read moreheavily breaded.

Great breakfast and price. Prefect stop for an early morning getaway. Servings were large and…read moreservice was prompt.

This is an awesome little dinner. The only reason I give it 3 stars is because of a limited menu…read morebut the food is good and it's cheap Best deal in Sauble if you want real food or you could pay more for a crappy bar burger or pizza

Small dining little town restaurant open on Victoria Day. It's located on the main road in town and…read morewas almost a full house when we got here. Good food with generous portions even though it's a little slow in coming.

I stopped in at almost 9 hoping for something to eat. This place did not disappoint. Fresh fish and…read morechips topped with excellent cheese cake. But even better, the whole place is a nice mix of trendy cocktail bar with local bar feel. The bar tender is a lovely woman who was friendly and fast. Well done.

Stopped in here a couple of times while in town…read more The bar staff was always friendly. Husband loved the wings. The onion soup was super duper cheesy. Yummy. The sandwich they're known for - I forget the name - was very yummy. They take credit card. They have trivia playing on the tvs at the bar. Definitely worth a stop in.

This place has a very diversified menu!! You can have pizza, pasta, burger, seafood, etc…read more We didn't wait much before being seated, but we had to sit inside since the patio was full. The waitress brought us water which tasted like lemon water, but the glasses didn't feel very clean, they had a very weird smell. As for the food, it was absolutely delicious! We ordered the veggie pizza with ham (a must-have, their pizzas are the bomb), the coconut shrimps with the sweet and sour sauce (incredible) and the onion rings. Everything was amazing, it came hot and the ingredients felt fresh. The service was quick, we waited around 20 minutes to get our food, but the place was PACKED as well as them having clients waiting for take-out. The bathrooms weren't very clean and smelled weird. All and all, this place has incredible food and gives you a beautiful view of Sauble Beach!

Last year 2025 was wonderful, this year horrid. During vacation I have gone back twice because I…read morejust thought they had a bad day or something. I ordered Annie's chicken. You could could actually break your teeth it was so hard. Second time I went with Nachos. Dry ,nothing on them, lots of lettuce. Cheese was not melted just thrown on the bottom of them. It was the worst nacho I have ever had. $29 plus $7 for chicken. The chicken was maybe half a handful and frozen little squares. Unfortunately I definitely won't be returning.

Great food, love the casual ambiance. Excellent Fish and Chips-- you feel happy after eating it!…read more Nowadays, some places can't even get this staple right! Service deserves great respect... they made an 'older gal' like me feel great about visiting! Shouldn't all restaurants make you feel that way?

It's a fusion restaurant. I feel like it is Canadian and German/ Austrian mix. It has burgers,…read morefries and schnitzel. Love the cooking of the schnitzel and it is very fresh. As it is family own, it is friendly and warm service. It has space to accommodate my party of 6 with kids of 2. The picky eaters love the food.