Completely random little burger hut in the middle of a park overlooking a lake. Service was…read moreexcellent and if you like burgers, fried appetizers and more importantly poutine, this place is your jam. We went with another family and basically ordered everything on the menu- burgers were excellent and kids thought having a branded bun was super cool. Poutine with or without pulled pork was excellent BUT portions are enormous, it would be very easy to share with 1 or 2 people. Great little spot and we all loved sitting by the lake eating dinner. Employees were great, food was exactly what we wanted, and it was reasonably priced.

Fast, friendly service - got an order out for 7 people in under 10 minutes. High quality burgers…read more Fries perfectly crisp. Returned twice in a week!

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.

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.

Looking for the best smoked beef brisket? You'll find it at Smokin' Birds. This casual, outdoor…read morepicnic table or take away only eatery has perfected the most tender and juicy beef brisket. While waiting for your order, you'll often be treated to a front row seat to their smokers that are cooking constantly. You get the full sensory experience. Though it's a bit on the pricier side (beef is expensive!), this is a must stop in Bala.

A perfect hiking day ended with dinner at The Smokin Birds. We had the beef brisket, ribs, sausage,…read moreand chicken--everything was flavorful and perfectly cooked. Their BBQ is top-notch, and every bite was delicious. The restaurant is near the train station, and we even saw a train pass by while we were there. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. I'd definitely return next time I'm in the area!

This guy makes the best burgers around! So delicious!!! The fries are awesome too. And he's so…read morenice. There's a great little picnic area with really nicely made rough cut lumber picnic tables. So relaxing. We'll definitely be back!

Not bad. Open since…read more1983 and still there. Pretty easy - order off the menu, then wait for your name. Plenty of seats to enjoy. Good vibe. We shared a cheeseburger with fries. Burger was cooked well. Fries portion was very large and they appeared to be battered fries. Ordered a butter tart too. Just because. Overall a good visit. Recommended while in the area.

Stopped on the way home and got a cheeseburger. Never been there before, only ever passed the…read moreplace. The cheeseburger was really good and served up fast. Definitely stopping there again.

In all honesty compared to webbers, its a lot better for the price and how fast and efficient it…read moreis, everything there tastes great, the have great variety. The service there is amazing, cook is always smiling and being kind. In general this place is great if you want a quick bite to eat when youre in a rush or taking your time

Great burgers, fries and onion rings! If you have a hankering for a great burger you can't go…read morewrong stopping here!!!!! Staff are also very friendly.

Great small busy burger joint in collingwood. They usually have a burger of the day that is the…read morefeature item. I had one that features aged cheddar double smoked bacon Lettuce tomatoes Pickles Mustard garlic mayo and brgrz bbq sauce and topped with a Crunchy Onion Ring dont forget to add one of the milkshake flavors and the super awesome poutines. Great patio area to have your lunch I will be coming back to try other items on the menu.

The burgers and fish sandwiches are worth it. The big eric ($14.82), which is a haddock fillet…read moresandwich, had very generous portions of the fish meat pieces. The fried fish came out a little oily though. The brgrz banquet ($14.16) was also a hit. Both of my companions ordered it and they only had praises for the burger. Service received from the place was excellent. Wifi was available. The wifi password was provided and written by the counter. The person who took our orders was very nice and helpful to give suggestions on what food to get or what to expect from the menu choices. He also duly put in enough condiments in the bags of our take out orders prior to us even having to request them.

I'd been trying to go to Weber's for years, but the place is always just so darn crowded (and I…read morerefuse to line up for a half hour to eat a burger). Anyway, on our most recent trip to cottage country, we dutifully pulled into the Weber's parking lot and amazingly the lineup wasn't completely insane. They've got the whole thing running like a well-oiled machine, as you order and pay in line, and then eventually your food is handed to you. I was worried we'd have to sit in the heat but they have a spacious (and air conditioned!) seating area inside a train car. It's really nice. As for the burger, it's solid. Nothing about it blew me away, but it definitely hit the spot. The fries were really tasty, too. Next time I'd probably go with a double burger since the single just felt a little too puny. (I also want to shout out the service, as we asked to change our drink after it had already been made and they happily obliged!) Weber's is pretty awesome, I can admit it. Hopefully we'll be back someday.

We were up in cottage country and I've been told that grabbing a burger here is a tradition so here…read moreI am grabbing a burger even though we ate dinner already. Queuing up for like 15-20 mins for what looks like a pretty basic burger topped with your choice of American cheese, onions, pickle, tomato and ketchup and mustard on a thick bun. The burger turned out even better than expected. I definitely taste the smokey flavour. Definitely not a flavour I can easily achieve with our gas bbq at home. We got the double cheese burger with everything except mustard. The cheese is melted between the patties and definitely not as bland as some of the previous reviews mentioned. I think with a thicker bun, a double is needed to create the balanced bite. What's really cool is the vibe and history of this place for that I at least have to give them a star. Fun fact, the owner purchased part of the CN Tower complex to build this pedestrian bridge across the highway so people who came down south can still park and come across the highway safely to enjoy the their burgers. Apparently in the 1970s/80s so many people did it by foot that it became a safety hazard. It's believed to be the only privately owned pedestrian bridge spanning a public highway in Ontario. The owner has purchased retired railway cars to expand his operations for a meat processing facility, washrooms and more. There are also plenty of outdoor seating around this area. They also partnered with Tesla to have supercharger stations on either side of the highway, which makes it a perfect resting spot for those who have electric vehicles. Definitely a unique spot to try at least once if you happen to pass by. Debit and cash only. Line moves quite efficiently as they have a lot of staff assembling and processing orders. I gotta give it to the guy on the grill... handling the massive lineup of people ordering and dealing with like over 20 patties at once in the heat and smoke.

Great service Ashley was very patient and helpful. We had Wings of course Delicious, Ribs…read moredelicious, a couple wraps delicious. Friendly and welcoming

Great stop while exploring Bracebridge & the waterfalls. Alexandria was an excellent server and…read moremade great recommendations on the extensive wing menu- so many flavors! Fun hockey themed sports bar. My teenage boys loved the wings and burgers. Poutine was excellent!