I give the Boathouse a 2 star only because it is in a terrific location on the water. The food…read morehas been underwhelming for years. If it wasn't for the location, they would be out of business. The staff are nice for the most part. The prices are high, very little customer focus. It's a shame really, with the location and good food, it would be a 5 star. The owners clearly don't care. Oh well.

it's been hit and miss for me. The only time I really go is in the summer for their patio. I've…read morehad good service and bad. More good service than bad ones. I'm not sure if they still have it but when they had a dj come in and a dance floor it was so much fun. And great music played. I wish their menu had more healhier option. They used to have an amazing salad, that you could turn it into a wrap. If that was put back on the menu I would eat there more often.

Tip: Sign up for its rewards program by having your receipt sent as a text message. You earn a…read morepoint for every dollar spent. When you hit 75 points, you can redeem $5. A couple Saturdays ago, I was running a few errands. Once I was done, I felt like visiting a diner for lunch. I did a search and found Poached Dreams Diner in Aurora. I didn't mind driving up from Markham to check it out. It was straightforward getting here. I parked in the parking lot and walked in from what looked like the back of the diner. There's also a front door with a patio that faces Wellington Street East. I was immediately greeted by a young, enthusiast woman. I let her know that I needed a table for one. She got me to a comfortable booth by the window. The catch is that you have to watch your step to get to your seat. It's a treat when I have breakfast out. I thought that I'd be getting french toast. Well, all that changed when I saw a heading for comfort foods on the menu. Nothing makes me happier than seeing open-faced sandwiches on a menu. It was probably during my days living in Winnipeg that I fell in love with such sandwiches and at least a side. New goal: come here and have every open-faced sandwich on the menu. I got cold water to start. It was refreshing and much needed after running errands. I ordered these items for my meal: - Diet Coke (2) - Hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and veggies My Diet Coke came with a glass with ice. I loved it. I wish the can was larger! I needed a second can for dessert. I loved my hot turkey sandwich. There was a generous amount of sliced turkey smothered in sauce over a slice of white bread. I got to choose my starch. I went with mashed potatoes. There was enough gravy over the turkey that I dunked my spoonfuls of mashed potatoes into it. I loved the steamed veggies. They were perfectly cooked. They also went into the gravy. The meal was delicious. I'd order it again. I felt like dessert. I asked if there was any. Baklava with pistachios. I said yes. I thought that it would be a square or rectangle. Nope. I got a roll. Cool! It was perfect. It had the right amount of honey. It was crispy and yummy. So good! I paid my bill at the table. I tipped and then tapped my credit card. I elected to have the receipt texted to my phone, which also signed me up for its points program. Yay! I learned that this diner has been open since June 2025. I'm always late to any party because I seem to live under a rock or in a cave. I'm glad that I visited this eatery. Great food. Great service. Great! I used the washroom before I left. The women's washroom was clean and had a full-length mirror. This eatery is huge. It looks like there's a cafe for those grabbing coffee and maybe a snack before leaving. I look forward to returning for more good eats and drinks. (148)

Visited Poached Dreams Diner today for brunch. Located on Wellington St (previously Nino D'aversa),…read moreI was excited to visit the spot as I heard great things about the food. Upon entering, the space is super spacious and clean. My friend ordered their 2 egg special with bacon, and I ordered their soup and sandwich combo ($12/13). I decided to go with their tuna salad and chicken noodle soup. Upon recommendation from our server, I also ordered their cappuccino- it was very delicious. Amazing food and great service, I would like to come back and try some of their dinners dishes.

A very cozy spot for breakfast/brunch. I had the BLT and loaded potato soup, both were good. Their…read morebreakfast sausage is very juicy and tasty. The pierogis lacked flavour, bland and needed a tad bit of salt or seasoning. The cream I got for my coffee was chunky. Server fixed this asap and gave a new cup of coffee. Service overall was very friendly and quick. Even the cook came out to check up on us. Looks like there were a lot of locals and regulars here. I would come back here again and try their other menu items.

We just discovered this delicious, country style breakfast place called The Country Diner in…read moreElmvale Ontario! We loved the ambiance of this cozy place and looking at all the retro decor and old signage that were donated from people's garages, etc. Plus there was local art hanging on display. My friend enjoyed her Eggs Benedict and I had my usual Sunny-side Up Eggs & Sausage. These breakfast sausages were fantastic and so flavourful! We got to meet the owners Todd and wife Ashley who were wonderfully friendly. Todd also agreed that sunny side up eggs are the best! Todd inspired us when he said, "I don't provide food, I provide life." I'll definitely be back some day!

I visit this amazing gem of a diner pretty much every time I visit Barrie. The regular meals are…read morenutritious, fresh and always yummy. They have all the qualities of home-cooked comfort food. Additionally, they offer a good selection of desserts. The interior is simple and unpretentious, yet cozy. The service is exceptional. They truly care and value every customer. The ratio of quality per dollar is through the roof! Highly recommended.

Looks like this place hasn't improved over the last few years. Disappointing food quality…read more Management response has ensured we shall not return to this location. Adding a picture, from their Facebook page, to remind them what a properly cooked chicken looks like, what they attempted to serve us looked nothing like this.

This is the worst Swiss Chalet I have ever had the misfortune of visiting…read more Walked in to a dirty restaurant, greeted by staff that made me feel like I was an inconvenience. When I ordered, I had to repeat my order three times and after they final had my order they told me they were out of white meat. How does a chicken restaurant run out of white meat at prime dinner hour. Don't waste your time, they don't want your business. If you have enjoyed eating at a Swiss Chalet, this place will only disappoint you. The corporate management should really visit this location.

My friend and I both ordered the chicken parm it was just ok. The pasta needed more sauce and…read morechicken was a bit over cooked. The server was fantastic.

Wow what a great place to have 1/2 price wings on a Thursday night! The wings were served within…read more10 minutes and were perfectly hot! The servers were all very pleasant and the ambiance was great. Not too loud so we could easily talk to each other. The baseball game was playing in the background....

Found this little spot on my way up to Blue Mountain. It's in a strip mall not far from the 400, so…read moreit was easy to hop off and on the highway. When we walked in, the place was packed! We got there for lunch and were lucky to get a spot. Our server was friendly and quick despite it being so busy. I had a classic breakfast and it was exactly what I was looking for. Some eggs, some bacon, home fries and toast. Perfect! The price was reasonable too, all the more reason to support these smaller local spots so they are here for us to enjoy! The menu had a lot to offer, so I'll remember this place on future trips up north!

If you are looking for a Great & Fresh Breakfast in Barrie , This Family run place wins you hands…read moredown . Tried a simple breakfast with 3 eggs , bacon house fries n rye bread , asked the server to make it soft scrambled n they were cooked to perfection. Bacon was so good and not the one commercially sold at grocery stores . It's a Hidden Gem !

Quirky decor, fresh seasonal dishes, friendly staff, amazing flavoured butter - pretty much sums up…read moreour experience at The Flying Chestnut! My partner ordered bread, after bread, after bread. He adored smearing flavoured butter onto warm bread! My scrumptious entree was baked fish with morel mushroom, fiddleheads, mash potatoes, cream corn and grilled vegetables. The flavour of the fish was enhanced by the earthiness of the morel mushrooms and fiddleheads. It was a celebration of spring! My companions and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. It was the highlight of our weekend at the cottage!

This is really a top notch restaurant - great food, great service and a really positive part of the…read morecommunity. I've been to TFC a number of times for both a-la-carte dinners, Sunday family dinners and, most recently, brunch. Well worth the drive or a definite stop-in if you're in Beaver Valley looking for one of the best restaurants in the area. The kitchen staff are flawless and professional - great ingredients, prepared well with care with just enough uniqueness to make a difference and done consistently. The space is lovely - just the right size to be intimate and filled with fun things (check out the bathrooms). Equally comfortable serving families, or that special date night. Portions are generous (my only knock is they need some kids sizes. My kids were a bit overwhelmed by portion). The menu strays towards comfort food, which is great. Lovely roast chicken, family style veggies, ribs, etc. Service is solid - pleasant, attentive but not particularly notable. Will keep coming back.

With the traditional restaurant, we decided to stick with a conventional meal starting with a…read moreCaesar salad ($13) that's very garlicky - enjoyable for me but could be a lot for others. Topped with fluffy croutons, tender crumbled bacon bits, and Parmesan cheese slivers, it's a simple and classic take on the starter. The prime rib ($44) was surprisingly large for 8oz covered in a well-seasoned crust that was fairly salty, so much so that I wish the restaurant left their gravy (not au jus as the menu describes) on the side. At least there was plenty of horseradish to counteract the saltiness. The buttery mashed potatoes seem to have chunks of the spuds added into the mash giving the side a nice contrast. On the other hand, the asparagus became mush as it's served under the meat, and the Yorkshire pudding was airy but dry. I guess you can't win them all. The Old Station House doesn't take reservations, but fair-weather months offers additional seating along their wrap around porch along with their rustic dining room. Still, I'd recommend visiting early (or much later) to avoid disappointment, especially if you're in the mood for prime rib that's subject to availability.

We had just a light supper, but the steaks there look amazing really friendly nice staff. Has a…read morevery nice rustic old cottage wood and timber feel. I had the French Onion soup was really good

I recently went here with my girlfriend. We absolutely loved it. The food was amazing. We sat…read moreoutside on the patio. Amazing view of Georgian bay. All the staff was very helpful and friendly. They all wore masks. I will be back for sure. Cheers!!

Not enough staff- our waitress was great but was killing herself. No a/c and was very hot. Food was…read morejust bar food- no blue cheese available for wings