So I looked through the reviews of Hobarts.... most were good, some were not so good but we needed…read moreto give it its day in court...... Hobarts did not disappoint. Starting with the cocktails they nailed it. I have had martinis at countless restaurants (perhaps I am a lush) and their vodka martini was perfect - I mean like I make them at home. Then came the appetizer that my mother in law ordered.... cheese fritters- they were breaded mac and cheese bombs with a honey mustard dipping sauce that was to die for- no word of a lie. Next was the main.... I had a 10 oz. ribeye that wasn't 10 ounces.... it was more like 15 ounces- it was huge but it was cooked perfectly medium rare and perfectly seasoned - this wasn't just good, this was Montreal good... amazing food all around. But I think the service was the kicker.... our servers took the time to talk to us, explain the menu, ask people what they liked and were simply wonderful... I wish all restaurants had staff like this. Bottom line - if you're in this part of Ontario, go to Hobarts..... you will be blown away.

Service was excellent and the food was pretty good. .we ordered the chateau briand for two the…read moresmall roast being the best part of the meal So why the 3 stars . Well the appitizers were very disappointing . We ordered escargot in mushroom caps and a loaf bread. Yes.. we ordered bread. It's not part of the $80.00 dinner for two. At $9.00 it was less than spectacular . The mushrooms were old and tasteless. White on the bottom as if they had been sitting in a liquid far too long . The salad also an extra was tiny leaving us thinking that they may have run out of lettuce . Small brown tips on the romaine was a dead give away. The atmosphere and service was excellent . We will go back and give it another shot. Let's hope it's better .

Excellent food and service again! Did not disappoint and ambiance is perfect for any occasion.read more

Incredible dinner! We went on prime rib night (Saturday). Food and service were superb. Highly…read morerecommend.

Upon entering the staff is very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I briefly took a look around…read moreat the products and this place doesn't hold quality back. Everything is excavator what your paying for quality of the finest cuts of meat in Peterborough. I will defiantly be making this my go to butcher shop in the Peterborough area!

I always stop here when passing through Peterborough. You want steak? They have every cut and style…read moreyou can imagine. Cold cuts? They've got the freshest. Staff are knowledgeable and helpful. They even do in-house dry aging. Last time I went I brought a cooler and loaded it up. Most expensive trip to the butcher I have ever done and it was worth every penny and second.

Stopped in here after a work meeting and was pleasantly surprised! Obviously you would think that…read morean establishment with high stakes and high rollers would have a decent selection of fine food and fine booze! This had all of that fine food fine booze but also great service! The only setback I had with my experience was the $46 additional lobster tail I ordered that was around the same size as one of the scallops on my scallop entrée.... If you're going to charge $46 for a lobster tail it should be fairly significant. Other than that, I highly recommend this location, this is a review on the food but even though the rooms are a little dated they're very large and comforting! Not a bad way to spend a weekend!

Toronto food prices with the ambiance of a Days Inn, it is a restaurant inside a Casino, literally…read more The menu is a hodgepodge of dishes that appear on the menus of every restaurant 5 years behind the curve. I ordered a dry vodka martini (with a twist) with grey goose, it came sweet and with Smirnoff. A second try got me the grey goose but sadly it was again sweet and I didn't have the heart to send my drink back a second time fearing it might return with a human body fluid in it. The plastic straw was a nice touch too. I started with a Caesar, no croutons, it was a salad....that came with croutons. Followed by the Poke and Carpaccio. The Poke was bad, it tasted like it was 2 days old, places on a piece of nori that was soaked in 'tuna juice'. I sent it away. The carpaccio was salted into oblivion, no olive oil, no green to cut the richness, 4 crackers....just overall bad. The wine list reads like a gas station liquor store. No bubbly by the glass. No light reds. I guess I'll just have these two previously frozen rolls instead of edible food or drink. Overall I'm disappointed and I guess I should have known better, however, when in Rome. Won't be back

When I found out I was going to Barrie, I checked out Yelp to see what places I should check out…read more Happy Mango kept showing up, and the photos of the steaks intrigued me. I am so thankful to the Yelpers for the photos and reviews. The curry chicken roti was delicious but the true star was the steaks. I asked the young man behind the counter, what steaks had the best marbling that day. He suggested the strip loins / NY Strip. This is not a cut I usually buy, but they did look GOOD. So I picked out a couple, and also a couple tenderloins, because they looked like they had a bit of marbling. Hubby grilled them up the next day and we were amazed at the tenderness and flavour of all the steaks but especially the NY Strips. Absolutely the best steak we have ever had at home. In fact, better than most steaks we have had at restaurants! I have always been a fan of small businesses, and Happy Mango has the heart, quality and customer service that makes for loyal customers. Even though it's a 30 minute drive, no question, I will be making the drive to Happy Mango any time we want steak, and the bonus is we get roti for lunch that day! I will have to take a photo of the steak next time, these got devoured too fast! First time and I am already a serious fan!

Good selection of high quality meats. Sometimes they don't have what I need, but I refuse grocery…read morestore meat.... ew... so call in advance to see if they have stock. The guys are all awesome and always happy to be there. Great vibe !

I know a lot of people think The Keg is a great steakhouse, but it's really not. It is a good…read morerestaurant, and the service is usually very good but better steaks can be found at other places, and usually at cheaper prices than the Keg. That being said, The Keg is reliable and consistent. It is good, the steaks are good, they are just not very good. The meat they use seems to be basically what you can find at any grocery store. I can find much better cuts of meat at good grocery stores or butchers and cook it much better at home. I am a bit surprised they don't use better quality meat for their steaks. But I guess it is very popular and the food is still pretty good, so why spend extra money on quality when what you are selling sells pretty good. I know this sounds like a rant on this place not being that great but that is only because I feel a steakhouse should have really good quality meat. I still enjoy eating here and at least I know what I am going to get, but I will never be "wowed" here. Some times you go to a restaurant and it just knocks you off your feet and it is a real experience. That will never happen at this restaurant, or any other Keg. I think it will always be good but quite frankly I can cook a much better steak myself, at home. So why should anybody pay the prices they charge to eat here? Well, I guess if you are away from home, and don't want to take any chances on a decent meal, this is a good choice, and it was this time as well. I just kind of wonder what I could have done at home for the price I paid for the meal I just ate at The Keg.

Always love the keg. Amazing ambiance and lighting. Friendly quick service and delicious tasting…read morefood. The escargot and crème brûlée are my two go-to.

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.

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.

I was tired of eating at home due to COVID (who wasn't?) and I took a chance on this little eatery…read morethat's I have driven by a hundred times. I am absolutely glad that I did The friendly owner greeted me on his little patio, surrounded by the elevated herb garden. After reviewing their mouthwatering menu I settled on the brisket, smoked with great skill in-house. I have had brisket in Montreal and New York and this Peterborough gem topped all of that. I wish I could post the aroma; simply incredible. So perfectly fresh! They have breakfast, lunch and dinner and a fine keto menu, too. Sure, it's not the best location in town yeis right across the street from a restaurant landmark. Why did it take me so long to try Hendows?! Best food in Peterborough. I plan to be a regular.

We have enjoyed several meals at The Social. They have all been excellent. Chef's prepare the food…read morein full view of the patrons, with delightful sauces and finishing touch's. Service has always been good. .

Absolutely amazing food, perfectly executed and beautifully served…read more A little bit of a wait for the food due to the size of the kitchen but worth it!