I was up in Muskoka and we came here for dinner on a Saturday around 5pm and easily got our choice…read moreof seating but probably best to make a reservation just in case during prime time. I had my initial hesitations thinking it might be some basic pub food. Who knew this restaurant out in Gravenhurst is better than many Toronto restaurants in the city. One of my fav meals in a while. The Oar recently undergone a new concept change to Lamorna. While they still kept the Oar as their name given the familiarity and reputation of the previous restaurant concept, the menu and indoor decor has completely changed with a new chef in the last couple months. The menu is farm to table and it rotates weekly, and I can really taste the difference, which explains the more premium but reasonable price. Note a burger will always be on the menu and we really like their dry age burger, rich and the accompanying (what looks like hand/in-house cut) fries are so delicious, I wouldn't mind ordering more on the side. We also dined at their outdoor patio so our pups could dine with us. They so kindly brought over a water bowl for the dogs too! Towards the end of the meal, chef Ben came out personally to greet us and we can feel the passion and care he puts into his food. We asked about how he came to this restaurant and his inspo for his food and he told us it's from his travels. eg. why the schnitzel is thicker because he enjoys the thick katsu he had from Japan. He told us he recently sold two of his restaurants and decided to head up this restaurant after his travels. The chef actually goes around and sources ingredients directly from the farms and locally. We also appreciated the fresh pasta and thick cut schnitzel. We also absolutely love the eggplant and the croquettes too. Actually everything we had was a highlight and that's rare for me to find all the dishes impressive at a restaurant. Highly recommend order their bread service so you can use the bread to clean up the sauces from the remaining plates, as it's not included by default. I also love the charm of the plates and cutlery. They open a box of different knives you can pick a knife to use all vintage/second-hand and gave the feel that it's from grandma's home. Highly recommend this spot! The attention to detail, quality and personal service makes this spot special.

I can only concur with the comments of a most recent review. What might attract many is the Farm…read moreto Table concept and a talented chef who is committed to his calling. We were more than pleasantly surprised to be offered some sophisticated options for starters and main course that were not menu options. With access to fine dining somewhat limited in Cottage Country we accepted the challenge. The starter was a perfectly cooked fresh Newfoundland scallop served with a delicate rich pesto toasted panko breadcrumb dressing. My main course was a homemade cappelletti pasta with fresh peas sautéed in a delicate sauce.. My companion ate from the menu with the Arctic Char which was slightly on the dry side, likely finished off in the oven, but fine by Gastro Pub standards. The wine selection was uninspiring and low range but relative to the overall dining environment so I went with a pleasant locally brewed beer and my companion an indifferent Ontario Chardonnay. Service was excellent, attentive and friendly. Outside dining was available but likely for more casual diners. Dining inside, for me being the preferred option, but on this occasion did tend to be on the the noisy side but that was down to the patrons. Nothing pretentious here, no doubt credit to the chef and staff . Definitely worth a visit and reservations although likely not 100% essential daytime are recommended for evenings . This place is an oasis in a desert of upscale dining.....worth at least a 25 to 30 km drive! The overall emphasis here is that this place is based and built on team work with the utilization of both local food and staff....it succeeds !

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Local, friendly and great service. If you are looking for a gourmet meal then go somewhere else…read more This is a sports bar with a few beers on tap and lots of Molson. We each ordered a burger and it was great; nothing fancy but each topping was fresh. The bartender even remembered I ordered a side of pickles and rushed them to me. The side salad was nothing special but I was impressed that it had hand chopped carrots, then lettuce and tomato. We enjoyed talking to the bartender and other patrons while passing through but if I were a local, this would be my second home. PS the patrons said the wings were the best thing in the menu.

This place was wildly underwhelming. It's in a run down strip mall and the inside matches the…read moreoutside- dusty fake plants, worn past the point of usefulness, and service was as slow as maple syrup. Food was subpar and took over 40 minutes to come to the table (3 other tables of people). A local contractor sat in his booth with his phone on speaker and proceeded to have a very loud conversation with 45 minutes about sump pumps. If you want to overpay for a lukewarm, subpar breakfast, and get a lesson in the trades, this place is for you.

Fantastic find here in Muskoka! We are on a short holiday & really enjoyed our lunch here! You can…read moredefinitely tell it's a local favourite, it was busy! The server was so kind and it was such a cozy atmosphere. Prices were so reasonable (it was $60 for our family of 4) and we left with full tummies and lots of leftovers! Highly recommend!

I loved my experience in coming here!…read more The space was lovely, really old school vibe. They had a small bar inside, with seating and a beautiful patio outside. Its in the back of a lane, so its not off the street. Yet, Bracebridge is on the small side so, its pretty easy to find. I believe they also play some local bands. I'd say more about the bathroom being small and them having an ecclectic collection of photos and the like. Yet I do not fully recall all about the ins and outs. Its kinda vague for me. I find its always nice to look at that kinda thing. Makes me have an appreciation for not being the only Collector of the odd. The person that was working the day we went, absolutely phenomenal. He was on the cute side, super friendly and accomodating. I ordered the plant based burger with their in season, warmed beet and chard salad, yet what appeared on my dish was not plant based. I'm not entirely fussy about the juices of the beef or anything. However when I asked him about it, he promptly was willing to have the whole dish redone. He seemed rather appaled that he had made a mistake like that, given he was plant based himself. Perhaps it was me not being assertive enough, or perhaps something was missed when the order was taken, either way immediate action was taken to quickly rectify the situation. And it was awesome! This to me, bespeaks of going above and beyond, which is something I resonate strongly with because I am that type of way myself. Would definitely return.

Awesome spot tucked off the Main Street, well worth a visit!…read moreWarm friendly environment

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.

This is one of our go to places when in gravenhurst. The wings are always good. This time I had the…read morebeef dip for a change. Had potato soup as the side. I wasn't disappointed it was quite good. Good value. It's a busy place on a Friday afternoon and the bar seems to keep the servers busy which seems to cut into the time spent with people having meals. There is lots of parking and a nice atmosphere. Quite if you sit on lower level away from the bar. Im looking forward to patio season and sitting outside.

Craving some pub grub, the Frosty Pint was an easy choice. Drove right by it once as it's set back…read morefrom the road and didn't see the sign. There is lots of parking, a small patio and 2 levels of indoor dining. I had the Beef Dip and it hit the spot. Fresh bun, lots of tender beef and the au jus was perfect. Fries were good. They did have a good local craft beer selection. Service was good. She knew the menu well and was very friendly! Would go back next time I'm in town!

Surprisingly good…read more Not many places are open Sunday evening in the area and this is clearly the best available. That being said it's not really settling as it's solid on its own. Calamari had an Indian twist with tandoori whole wheat flour & soya roasted sesame seed sauce was surprisingly good. It's rings only which is a shame since tentacles are better. Also shows that these are previously frozen. Butter Chicken with steamed rice & wilted spinach, served with pickled vegetables & garlic naan was excellent and authentic. The chefs are Indian and we were told this was their personal recipe from home. Risotto Button & shiitake mushrooms with fresh parmesan is apparently a dish that has been on since they started and it was definitely good. Slow Roasted Lamb Shank with red pepper jelly, mustard seed, roasted vegetables & red-skin smashed potatoes was surprisingly a touch sweet and one of the best lamb shanks I've had. Overall great meal. Ambiance is casual.

This was a neat piece as the kitchen was open and you can see all 3 guys by the stove making…read moredelicious food for us. I also went here for my birthday dinner and quality was good and staff was also kind.

More than just burgers. Had burger anyways was really good. Milkshake was old school awesomeness…read morethey even gave me the mixer cup so I got every bit of the milkshake. Service was great. Old school burger ice cream shop vib. Ambiance isn't the word you use it's a burger shop.

Very tasty burgers - I recommend the Valentine. Great…read moreatmosphere, especially on the weekend afternoon. Very polite and caring service.