Good spot for a fun night out. Stopped by for dinner and got:…read more- Fillet with side Shishito Peppers and Mushrooms: Fillet was cooked to yhe perfect temperature and was lean yet tender. Shishito peppers had a nice bite, mushrooms were a tad salty. - Swinton Burger: It was ok, pretty standard burger. Patty had a nice pink tonight, though was a bit overcooked on the outside. Good amount of chunky fries. - Sticky Toffee Pudding: The definition of indulgence, as the pudding is drowning in a lake of sauce. - Sunshine Express: Refreshing cocktail. Absolute standout service that's welcoming and helpful. Kitchen is a bit slow, though likely due to the amount of guests they get. Prices are on the higher end. Vibe is elevated casual. Overall an enjoyable night out.

Came here for my brothers birthday and made a reservation beforehand. Restaurant was pretty busy…read morethroughout the evening! Staff were really nice and they made a great recommendation with adding the carrots as a side. If i had to recommend a unique side it would be the carrots! It was so flavourful- we were all amazed by them. We had to order a steak and they really can cook these well. You can see where they fire them up on the grill. We ordered everything to share - Steak, pasta( i can't remember which one), carrots, fries, chop house potatoes, lamb chops and sticky toffee pudding. Everything we ordered and ate was absolutely delicious and I would definitely be back to enjoy another meal here! The vibe is cool in there, a good option if you're looking for a fancier dinner in the area.

Always enjoy the place. Great food. Great service, thanks…read moreDeb! Review is short and to the point.

The Pepper Mill is a wonderful experience. We knew it was going to be delicious based on the many…read morecars in the parking lot. The restaurant is very charming on the inside and outside. The seats were comfortable and the ambiance it was warm and inviting. Our server, Becky was attentive and friendly. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip which was clearly made on site. The flavours were so perfect and I could tell they used marinated artichokes. It made it a unique yet familiar experience. I had the Italian wedding soup and my friend had the Caesar salad to start . I like that all the meals come with standard steakhouse options, including starters. We both chose a mixed grill so that we could have a taste of everything. It came with vegetables, and then we had an option of either pasta with Alfredo sauce, fries, wild rice, or the potato of the day. I went with pasta with Alfredo sauce. It was so yummy. And I want to give a shout out to the half rack ribs that come with the mixed grill. Everything was tender and juicy. But the ribs were definitely the big star of that show. I also ordered a virgin Caesar. Which was absolutely perfect. I think one of the reasons that the food is so good is because it's really obvious that everybody there cares about the food and the customer. And they care about each other. The interactions between staff that I witnessed showed that they work together very well as a team, but also They like each other. I will definitely come back to the Pepper Mill.

I've been to Johnny's seafood multiple times and can honestly say, it's such an wonderful…read moreestablishment. The inside is very clean; customers have the option of ordering fresh or frozen fish. I've ordered sushi-grade salmon, clams, tuna steaks, oysters, etc. and everything is always so fresh. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

OMG I've heard about this place before but never been...made the drive down today to get crab and…read morescallops for our Valentine's Day/wedding anniversary dinner. It. Was. Incredible. Best seafood I've ever had, cooking it myself lol. Amazingly fresh. And the lady that served me? Tops, great customer service. I will definitely be back!

Nice small town of Bancroft Excellent fish and chips, fries…read more Weather is nice, outside a good eating option About 40 for 2

Stopped in for some fish and chips for lunch. The restaurant is situated along the York River and…read moreyou can sit outside at the picnic tables and enjoy the view in good weather. Was looking forward to having a big piece of Halibut but was informed that the pieces were small and very expensive. As such I tried the Haddock but was quite disappointed in the portion size, mostly all batter. Also tried the clam strips which were dismal, pre made out of a bag and such a small portion. Fries were ok, nothing special and the coleslaw wasn't too my taste as well, very finely grated and such a small portion. So not a very good value, $17.00 for the Haddock and $12.00 for the clam strips. Probably the best option locally, but doesn't compare to many other fish and chip places around.

Came here first time tonight and wasn't disappointed. Food, service and decor was all amazing for…read morethe price. Dinner for 4 with soft drinks including everything just a little over 200$. But we had soups and tons of seafood including two lobster tails. We got the dinner for 4 thing. And I think the leftovers are enough for two more dinners. Our server, I think Anita, was amazing at her job as well. Will come back again after I finally finish the leftovers and give it some breathing room.

Great seafood place with reasonable prices. My wife and I have been wanting to try a seafood boil…read moreplace and this was a solid choice. We shared the crack and peel bowl with an added lobster tail and spicy sausage. Friendly servers and the wait for food wasn't too bad. I wished that they had some alcoholic beverages but their lemonades were pretty good. For dessert, we shared a lava cake. I've had better but it served its purpose.

This 30-year-old restaurant personifies New Orleans food very well, serving Creole and Cajun…read morecuisine. The dishes were plated well, and the food was fresh and tasted delicious. There are specials that change weekly. The interior is decorated with New Orleans memorabilia, medium lit, cozy (not large), with jazz music in the background. Service was attentive and friendly. They operated for 30 years at their old location. This location soft-opened on 2026-02-12. We came on 2026-02-25 for dinner. There were still some furnishings to complete (there were unforeseen delays). They kept the same menu offerings but it will be expanded within a month. We ordered the following: 1. Citra Terre D'Abruzzo Pinot Grigio - Italy (glass $14.95). 2. Coke. 3. Crab Cakes ($19.95). 4. New Orleans Shrimp Cocktail ($19.95). 5. Jambalaya Aranchini (weekly special). 6. Blackened Lamb Chops (weekly special). 7. New Orleans Fisherman's Plate ($39.95). 8. Pecan Pie warmed with Ice Cream ($14.95). 9. Bananas Foster ($14.95). 10. Beignet ($14.95). Every dish had an excellent presentation. We spent a lot of time taking photos and videos. What did you expect from me?! We loved all the dishes! The portions were large! There are more staff than in the previous location, allowing the service to be excellent. They tend to have many loyal and returning customers. Every table starts with freshly baked bread and butter. The bread was so fresh! The three appetizers tasted good. They each had a little kick due to creole cuisine. I loved the shrimp the most. The Blackened Lamb Chops was perfectly cooked. Each of the four pieces were very tender, accompanied by a delicious sauce. The dish had some very nicely cooked seasonal vegetables: roasted potatoes, a red pepper, string beans, a broccoli, and a carrot. This dish will be put into their regular menu in the near future. The New Orleans Fisherman's Plate is great if you want a little sampling of their seafood: Blackened Fish, Cajun Calamari, and Coconut Beer Shrimp. It also comes with rice and seasonal vegetables. The fish was so good! We brought some home for my mom and she really loved it. The Coconut Beer Shrimp was on top of a Orange Marmalade Sauce, which is really liked. The three desserts looked really good and tasted good. I loved the pecan pie the most. They can split dishes in half in the kitchen and serve them on two dishes for two people to share. The restaurant uses fresh seasonal ingredients and spices to create authentic Creole and Cajun tastes. Everything is made in-house except for bread and butter. In the near future, their bread will be made in-house too. Currently, there is only indoor dining but they are looking into the possibility of sidewalk outdoor dining. Mike Djurdjevic runs the front of the house while his wife, Mira Djurdjevic, operates the kitchen. Their son, Marko, also helps in the front of the house. There is a large pizza oven at the back of the restaurant. They will be introducing creole pizza in the near future. There is a separate large room for events, parties, etc. This room will be ready in the near future. They also do catering. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, but there is no door-open button. There is one gender-neutral washroom, which is also wheelchair accessible, and one female washroom. Thrre is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2026-037

Everything was delicious…read more The bread was warm and tasty, and both the servers and the owner were incredibly friendly, which made the experience even better. At first, the location felt a bit odd and made me wonder what to expect, but once inside, the atmosphere was actually very nice and welcoming. The seafood was excellent, and the grilled bass was amazing -- that was my favorite dish of the night. The other dishes we tried were also very good, but the grilled fish really stood out for me. The owner also mentioned that they'll be moving soon to a larger location near the Etobicoke lake area, which sounds exciting. With a better location and more space, the atmosphere should be even better, and I think the restaurant will do really well. Definitely a place I'd recommend, and I'm looking forward to visiting again after they move.

First time visiting Fishman Lobster Clubhouse since they moved to this new location. Parking is…read moreplentiful at the back of the restaurant (which is also where the front entrance is!) It is absolutely huge and spacious inside! I loved that they filter real tea leaves and then kept the tea hot on a candle burner. The service was friendly, though at times, staff may be hard to flag down because it is so busy! Food was phenomenonal. Lots of set menus to choose from, good for all groups and size. You have to get the dry aged steak; it was cooked to perfection! For lobster, we went for the classic ginger & green onions flavour, and also the salted egg flavour; both were delicious! It came with a light dessert at the end: a black sedame and white coconut jelly :) Yum!

I forgot how good the food was here…read more We redeemed our coupon for free steak. I didn't even know they served steak. Service was excellent as it should be for the price you're paying. I enjoyed seeing our fresh tea leaves of two different types. Ambiance is lively

It's in a prime location, right by Muskoka Lake, feels like a classic family-owned restaurant…read more The food was okay. The Caesar Salad with a Twist was great, the air-dried prosciutto was super thin and crispy, with cornbread croutons and fried capers, definitely a nice "twist." The fish taco was good too. The Open Face Prime Rib was a bit disappointing. The beef was dry and had a strange smell. It's not that the beef itself was bad, just that it didn't seem to have been cleaned or prepared properly. Service was great. We had to change tables twice, and they were very accommodating. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 2.7/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 3.9/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 4/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 3/5 OVERALL - 3.4

We had a lovely lunch on the porch in the sun, with a light breeze making the summer heat…read moremanageable. The grilled calamari was prepared just perfectly. The Caesar salad comes with a touch of prosciutto and fried capers. And the Naanwich has spicy jerk chicken (with a nice kick), and pickled veggies, all a bit odd, but tasty.

Stopped in for a post golf snack and enjoyed Tapas and drinks outside on their patio. We had the…read morePatatas Bravas and the Olives - both good but a little pricey. I enjoyed a limoncello spritz and it was perfect to end a hot day. They have a little store inside which sells Canadian made alcohol and other Knick knacks and clothing - I was able to pick up my favourite Crafty Elk hard juice beverages!!! Lots on nicely curated items for sale. And the staff were so nice to talk to. This place is dog friendly as well. I'm looking forward to stopping by again soon!

My disabled mother can't eat there because this restaurant has no accommodation for people in…read morewheelchairs, unless they sit outside.

I keep flip flopping between 2 and 3 stars here.... thinking that it should be a 2.5. I'll bump…read morethem up to 3 because I am a nice guy. During our summer cottage season, the family decided to head into Minden for a finer dining experience (we had been barbecuing and roasting over fires for a week straight.) This place is in a beautiful location and offers some wonderful private patios overlooking the Gull river. This private patios are for two person tables only. They also offer a very nice back larger patio that is between a parking lot and the river, so face the river if you can. We ended up eating inside. While friendly, our waitress was either a little new, or did not have a good understanding of the menu. We were told they were out of grapes and onion rings. After scanning the menu to try and determine what impact this would have.... we couldn't locate anything that contained grapes. Again, we asked what they were out of and were told grapes. Was she saying crepes? Well, couldn't find those either. Oh well. I ordered the Grilled Lake Pickerel with Mushroom Lemon Cream Sauce on house blend rice with a local Muskoka beer. Now I feel a little bad here..... Although the wait staff was very friendly, and did make a good effort, I don't think they were up to par with the prices and the gourmet atmosphere that they are going for here. At 24 dollars for my entree.... I was looking to be wow'd. The beer was on tap, but also wasn't that cold. The fish was very good.... but again, think this should of been more of a 16-19 dollar entree and not 24. My father asked if they had any Grey Goose and the waitress looked at my father very strangely and said no. Did she think we were actually asking for a grey goose? Like, to eat? It was okay, and the waitress made a good effort. Everyone finished their meal and said it was "okay". The location is very beautiful and I would probably go back, simply because in a small town, your options are limited, but I had really been hoping to get a wow out of the place. I would recommend going to this restaurant as a couple and get a spot on one of those private patios.... that alone would be worth it. So gorgeous. Split a nice bottle of wine, and have some fairly decent food.