The food and beer selection was excellent and they are open late. I had one of the dark beers and…read moreate the southern fried buttermilk chicken with coleslaw and salad but there are lots of options from fries onward. The service was also friendly, accommodating and timely. We were there just after the rush at 8:30PM when the place was still about half full.

Good place to eat. Service was great! It was very clean in the restaurant and washrooms. I wasn't a…read morefan with the sugar in the pizza dough. But I thought it wasn't bad.

Red Lobster never disappoints. My partner and I had a seafood (and steak) extravaganza. We went big…read morewith a bunch of dishes. The Cajun Chicken Pasta was spicy, smoky, and totally hit the spot. Loved the kick! The Steak and breaded Shrimp combo was a winner - the steak was tender, the shrimp were plump and perfect. The combo dish with lobster, salmon, and shrimp (expensive but delicious). Lobster was fresh, buttery, like straight-up heaven. The Salmon was flaky, perfectly seasoned one of the best I have had. And the Shrimp with Rice Combo was simple but SO good. Our server was patient and friendly, and portions were generous. The Cheddar Bay Biscuits were got while we waited for our dishes were a highlight; they are basically the best part lol. The restaurant itself has lots of parking, which is a huge plus. Only thing was that the service got a little slow as we wrapped up, but it didn't kill the vibe. Overall, totally worth it. Next time, I am trying the Seafood boil, hmmm (already dreaming about it).

We visited Red Lobster last week for a birthday celebration as a family. The ambiance was…read morewelcoming, however, the interior of the restaurant seems a little dated and could use some attention. The booths are covered in fabric which is ripping and the carpeting seems matted down. The staff do try to keep things tidy which is great. Our waitress didn't have much warmth which made our experience less enjoyable but the food was great and arrived quickly. We would visit again just because the food is so good!

I had an excellent time here. The Flying Monkeys Bar and Grill was a first time and repeated…read moreexperience because of the friendly staff, fun learning experience and a repeat stop over the course of my week's stay in Barrie. I enjoyed two of the Bar drinks, but The Paranormal was stand alone the best drink of the night. I like the decorations and design of this Brewery. The ambiance is very welcoming.

Have tried flying money juicy a$$ beer but have never been to the brewery before…read more Loved the ambiance of the bar - live music every night with Christmas decorations everywhere. The beers were amazing and so affordable. I particularly enjoyed #9 and #13 and bought a few cans to take home. We ordered fries to share as well which were tasty. I will visit again! This was a great spot to hit up after skiing at mount St. Louis

Great place. Rustic design with super high ceilings and television sets everywhere. They have one…read morebig projector screen that makes it feel like you're a movie theatre. They play extreme sports clips and sporting games. At first the projector screen was closed, there were about four tables taken. When it became about six tables, they turned it on. Service was friendly, albeit slow. You do have to wave them down and keep a keen lookout for your server after they drop off your order. Our server didn't come by after the first drop off. It wasn't busy either, about four tables were taken. Wings with sauce on it are crispy and saucy at the same time, which is great. Good sized wings. Nachos were a show stopper. It's huge! They put a lot of salsa and sour cream on top of the nachos itself. Nicely baked nachos that can easily feed four people. Added the chicken on top and it was really small diced up chicken. Overall, a great ambiance, great tv and great food. The service can use some fine tuning.

Food took forever to arrive at the table and didnt taste good. Fountain pops were all out, if you…read morewould like a good meal in a timely manner I would not suggest you visit this place.

Went here for dinner one of the evenings that they do live music/karaoke. It was a fun vibe and…read moregood food. We ordered a couple of things to try out and everything tasted great. The menu had a little bit of everything so if you were looking for a latin american dish they had a good variety. The staff were very friendly and checked in a couple of times throughout the dinner to make sure we were ok. I would recommend this local spot and will be returning.

Wanted to try something different in the Barrie area and stumbled upon this great gem! Customer…read moreservice was great - staff were always checking in on us. Food came out pretty quickly and was delicious. Menu covers a wide variety of Latin dishes including empanadas, pupusas, nachos, tacos, ceviche, bandeja, etc. and several dishes that you don't usually find easily such as tacos dorados and chilaquiles. It was also a night where there was live music which added to the charm. Overall great experience and will be back.

Great customer service. The food portions are very generous and we love the Moto pizza.read more

Always great environment. Good food, menu gets a bit too adventurous. Always something to choose…read morefrom on the tap list even when your favourite is not on.

Finally tried out this place and it didn't disappoint! Picked up takeout for a quick midweek…read moredinner. I ordered the Royale with cheese on a gluten free bun (it's great they offer this option) and an order of fries. My boyfriend got the double picante burger combo with a poutine. I really enjoyed my burger. The gluten free bun held up - always important. The fries were chiptruck quality, which means they were excellent! My boyfriend enjoyed his burger. He mentioned that the gravy in his poutine had a different taste. He wasn't a huge fan of that yet still ate it all so clearly it wasn't bad. A great spot to check out! The staff were friendly and our meals were ready without any real wait. We will be back!

Fantastic greasy burger. Fries are not fresh cut. Onion rings are thick and deliciousread more

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.

Last Wed. my Mom and I were driving through Barrie on our way home after an afternoon at a beach…read moreand as we always do, we stopped in town for dinner. It had been 3 years since our last time doing this, and we didn't see the restaurant we previously had dinner at on the main street, so Mom suggested Applebee's, as she has been there before and enjoyed it. It wasn't very crowded when we arrived around 6 pm and it pretty much stayed that way while we were there. The venue is quite large and I noticed a TV, tuned to the 24 hr news station. Their A/C could definitely be felt and the service was quite prompt. I ordered their Shepherd's Pie w/Garden Salad (sans dressing), and I found both to be quite delicious and satisfying. I can reassuringly recommend Applebee's after my 1st visit, as I/we had no issues about anything while we were there.

Service was good, But food was no where near good quality. Lettuce was brown and slimy. Food not as…read morepictured on menu.

The food is incredible with impeccable service!! The ambience gives you the country cozy vibe with…read morehigh end food!

Just try to contact them. They don't answer the phone and they don't return calls/messages. They…read moreignore emails sent through their "contact us" form. I'm just trying to buy a gift certificate. They tell you to email them and then send the money but they don't contact you at all. Obviously they are very arrogant and comfortable in knowing Their position in the community and don't care about Custimer relationships. I would travel out of my way to not frequent this business.