This was an easy 5-stars for me. I enjoyed every aspect of my meal at Redneck Bistro. Located in Calabogie, Ontario; it's a short jaunt from the lake itself. It was a beautiful, warm day so we decided to dine outdoors on their patio. Early on in the meal, it began to get brighter with the sun beating down on us, so our waitress was kind enough to set up a large umbrella to shield us from the intense sunshine. By the way, we had the best waitress ever here- I believe her name was Carrie. OMG- she was so funny and quickwitted. She did an amazing job waiting on our large party of 7. The menu had many options and pretty much had something for everyone. There were salads, burgers and so many other options. I chose the Mexi Bowl. Okay, this was next-level good! Every component of the bowl was spot on. Everything harmonized so well together. It was Mexican rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, grilled peppers and onions. I opted for the pulled pork and it was finished off with chipotle mayo and sour cream. It was sooo delicious! These were the best grilled onions and peppers. They were delicately diced and the peppers and purple onions were perfectly caramelized. You could not have asked for a more perfect Mexi Bowl. Being from Texas, I was impressed with the fresh ingredients and how it totally gave me Mexican-vibes. Great job! Throughout lunch service all the outdoor table filled up on a Monday, so that totally tell you how busy this place can get- but not surprising. The food here was great and to forgot to mention how delicious my citrus beverage was (I think it was lemonade, pineapple and soda water). Overall, Redneck Bistro was a true delight. Every aspect of my visit exceeded my expectations. Definitely make your way here if you're in the Greater Madawaska area for an excellent meal and experience! read more

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Our first time here, the Bistro came highly recommended. We were more than happy with the wide selection of Ontario beer and the food was delicious. We ordered Bangers and Mash which was delivered to our table quickly and was mouth watering good. We shared some salt and pepper wings that were breaded, big and meaty and quite tasty. Seems like a really well run restaurant with a Muskoka clientele vibe, with lots of friendly staff on a Monday night. We want to give a special call out to Molly the Hostess who looks like she really cares about the place and their customers! We hope to be back in Calabogie to dine at this Bistro again soon. read more

We stayed in Calabogie for a couple of nights and found this resto close by. They are open until 8pm so we went for dinner around 530pm on a Tuesday night. The resto was already very busy and there were lots of reservations. They have in door and outdoor patio dining. We chose indoor because it was too hot outside. My hubby and oldest ordered the Road Kill burger with fries, my little one had the kids meal steak with fries ($9.99 for kids meal and the kids steak meal has a $4.00 surcharge). I ordered the pulled chicken taco with fries. The portions are very generous and the food was very good and hot. I like when I food tastes hot and not just room temperature when it first comes out from the kitchen. The customer service is very good. It's a good option if you're staying or visiting the area. read more

Redneck Bistro - Interior (high top and standard tables) - Soul Food Near Me - Calabogie, Ontario

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We will have to try this place again under normal circumstances - whatever the new "normal" will be after COVID! Right now, we were just really glad they were open and allowed us to purchase coffee! Then we looked at the menu, and hubby noticed Fish Tacos... Oh-oh! I was not really hungry, but was so tempted because I love Fish Tacos! These were neat because they were wrapped in lettuce, so a little bit healthy with your fried food, and of course fish, too! They were very tasty, and reasonably big pieces of fish. Nice sauce without being too strong. A bit of coleslaw tucked in there. Mild cheese sprinkled on top. About $12.00. I was a little disappointed there were no fries. So this was more of an appetizer than a meal; not overly filling... Which is kinda good, right? Coz like I said, I was not really hungry to start with. The waitress was really nice. Unfortunately, she would not serve us in the restaurant, as per COVID rules, but I found it odd that 2 other people were sitting at a table nursing beers, so I don't really get the double standard. However, these unusual times are not normal circumstances, so I would go back at some future time when the whole pandemic thing calms down. Good luck to all the restaurants recovering from lock down! I look forward to being able to mix and mingle again, when it is safe to do so. read more

Redneck Bistro - Good people drink good beer!! - Soul Food Near Me - Calabogie, Ontario

Well made food, generous portions, friendly staff. The veggie quesadilla and mushroom tacos were very good although I would have liked a little less cheese on the quesadilla but otherwise had lots of veggies and tasted great. My wife loved the roasted pineapple salad. It included spinach, cashews, feta, in a sesame seed dressing. She absolutely loved it. read more

We were a walk in for lunch on a Tuesday so they weren't too busy. Rustic, cottage-y type décor suits the name. They're big into craft beer and unfortunately I'm not into beer at all. Lots of interesting and unique items on the menu. It was just lunch for us so we went with the wings - which were really good. Fresh not frozen and lots of meat on the bone made to perfection. Cheese cake for dessert was divine. I'd like to go back to sample other offerings. The staff were friendly, helpful and prompt. I'd have given them 5's but I have one bone to pick. It's that the tin lined walls of the interior amplify every little sound. After about 10 minutes I could barely hear my own voice in conversation. I can't imagine what it would be like on nights when they have entertainment. I will avoid going during busy or band times for that reason or when the weather permits and just sit outside. read more

Great vibe and service by locals (I believe). Would like to see a few "low-cal" items or smallish salads too.

Tasty food with a good variety. Lots of beers on tap. Friendly staff and plenty of seating inside and outside.

Let me start by saying that I've been to the bistro many times. It's always busy. The ambience of the place is great, although the space gets extremely crowded. There's little else by way of competition in the area, so the owner must feel comfortable continuing with a tried-and-true approach to pub grub. That said, I feel the quality, which was always 3 solid stars, is slipping. I will explain. During my most recent visit, I found that the "fresh cut" fries were soggy with oil. This causes me to wonder if in fact the fries haven't been frozen. Having worked in the restaurant industry, I know that the oil needs to be changed more often. Otherwise, it becomes waterlogged, and things thrown in to cook are essentially par-boiled. This has been an ongoing issue, which causes me to avoid the extensive poutine menu since my first disappointing serving. I'd be willing to pay an extra couple of dollars for the luxury of fresh oil to avoid the inevitable indigestion the bistro fries deliver. The tacos are, in my opinion, best avoided. For what you pay, the portions are quite small. Also, the tacos should come with wrap options. For a while, it was lettuce wrap only, which made no sense. It didn't add to the flavour and left the diner craving carbs post meal. Now it's crispy corn shells on everything. I suggest that the cook invest in a few flour tortillas and let the customer choose from either lettuce, crispy corn, or flour. Yes, it would involve a bit less production-line cooking in the kitchen, but I believe this option would be well received. Moreover, guacamole should be available. Sadly, it isn't even on the menu. Years ago, the bistro had a nacho plate that was amazing, and even then, I seem to recall an absence of guac. (Note: the nachos, to my profound sorrow, have left the building). The Asian burrito sounded interesting, but gah! I had to take mine home and feed it to the dog. Even she choked a bit as she chewed. The "Teriyaki Beef" filling is hamburger that's been lathered in sweet Thai sauce. The result could be a dessert: think meat cannoli. Also, the presentation is awful; I've seen prettier meatloaf. On a positive note, it blended right in with the dogfood so well that the old girl was almost fooled. To be fair, the Mexi Bowl is pretty good, although it doesn't seem to be priced fairly considering the ingredients. Disappointingly, the chef was stingy with the pulled pork, which was (from what I could tell during my few bites) delicious. The Redneck Burger and its variations is great and worth the visit (provided you avoid the fries). That said, the bun it's served on could be larger, stronger, and tastier. Inevitably, halfway through, I wind up with a shredded piece of bread clinging to a slab of meat. For twenty dollars and change, I expect my burger to stay seated in a serviceable bun throughout its relationship with me. The Blackened Chicken Sandwich recently got a "meh" from one of my dining companions, who no doubt wondered how a small disc of chicken merited the 19 dollar price tag. The Thursday night fish and chips are 50% good. Objectively, the pickerel is delicious. Unfortunately, that soggy oil ruins what could be a wonderful meal. I hate to have to write this review because there's almost nowhere else to go in Calabogie. Moreover, I like to support a local business. But I've reached the point where I can no longer pretend to be enjoying the food. read more

What a great place to go and enjoy and evening out. Staff are Great Food is great Drinks in awesome with tons of choices of craft beer We try to go once a month read more

We stopped for a quick lunch and chose this place because of the name and extensive poutine menu. It did not disappoint. The coffee and Three Little Pigs Poutine cured me of my hangover. read more

We were returning to Ottawa from Eagles Nest hike and stopped here for supper. We ordered the Spicy Stake wrap, wings, pesto chicken flatbread, avocado taco and a 3 little pig poutine.. also I asked the waiter if they have Coke and she said yes and...... it was Pepsi when I tasted it(give a pass as it is common for ppl to think Coke =Pepsi.. which is NOOOOT!! ). Our kids liked the poutine and the wings very much.. my wrap was also very nice with the stake pieces perfectly cooked. Could have added an extra pinch of salt. For me the highlight was the Avocado taco which had breaded and deep fried avocado pieces in lettuce shells instead of taco shells.. very interesting!! And tasty.. also we both liked the flat bread. Overall the food was very nice and very good quantity. I felt it was a little pricy than to a comparative place but for the food quality they most certainly deserve the rating. Good seating both indoors, outdoors and good for kids. Also good for large groups and on a Saturday evening, remember to make a reservation as it got filled up pretty fast when we were there. read more

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Food was delicious but the portions were huge. For some people that's fine, you definitely get your money's worth. Lacking in atmosphere (sexist signs in the bathroom) but good service overall. read more

Been here twice now and the food and service were sub par. The service was slow, and my crispy chicken burger was over fried. My Cesar salad was tasteless and over priced for what I got. I asked for bacon on the side, and it was in the salad. They missed an order for the table. The server was barky in her attitude and was either having a bad day or hated her job. I think their customer service needs some work as they were unsympathetic to clients being upset about not receiving food after almost 2 hours. read more

Amazing food and beer selection Love the Beaus beer!! Mmmmm Good and friendly service, nice for a stop on a drive or ride read more

Wonderful food great selection of Kraft beer prices comparable to most restruants nicely decorated large outdoor patio amazing and friendly staff. Te pulled pork eggrolls I got to go were magnificent read more

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Local feel, cozy pub room, very friendly and attentive staff. Pub food is fresh and good, outstanding fries. They serve a rotating selection of local draft beers. This is a regular and favorite stop when passing through Calabogie while out for a motorcycle ride. read more

The waitresses are great! The food was not as great though. I got mini ribs and they were mostly fat. I also got poutine and I loved that it was gluten free but it was pretty tasteless. I think im just being too picky and I still would recommend going there! And it IS KID FRIENDLY! read more

Redneck Bistro - No wifi! - Soul Food Near Me - Calabogie, Ontario

My wife suggested this place for a much needed date night. Everything started off great. The beer selection is excellent, really top notch. The pulled pork eggrolls were enormous and tasty. Ribs were extremely disappointing, almost criminal. The dried out crust could not be masked by piles of bbq sauce they dumped on before bringing it to the table. The baked potato was a baked potato, unfortunately that was all it was. No sour cream, fixing or even butter served with it. I should've ordered the burger probably but I figured ribs would be the one thing a redneck place would really strive to get right. My wife's gorg salad was okay but it came with no dressing. She wanted dressing so when the waitress came back 15 minutes later to ask how everything was we got that sorted out. read more

Redneck Bistro - The ribs - Soul Food Near Me - Calabogie, Ontario

Good place to get nice food in this surroundings. Food , ambience and hospitality were good. Would definitely like to visit again and recommend to others as well. read more

This is a great option when in Calabogie. Good food and service. They have well spaced patio seating (it's still coronavirus social distancing at the time of this post). We visited a couple of times. read more

Good unique pub food. Has kids menu as well despite what some locals were telling us.

Had dinner on 2 occasions now. Great food prepared well. Excellent service. Friendly, accommodating staff. Great selection of craft beers. Nice, casual atmosphere. Friday night entrainment. Thursday night all you can eat pickerel and chips were amazing. Make reservations for Thursday's. Nice to have a cool place in Calabogie! Thanks!! read more

I had the lamb burger. It was moist and well seasoned. The house salad was fresh and a good size. The hand cut fries were golden brown and salted just right. There is a small selection of local brews. The Broadhead was smooth and nutty. The Grimbergen was slightly sweet and full bodied. The service was friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend. read more

Great overall experience! Big tip make sure you call super early for a reservation, we called the night before and still had to sit at the bar. Not a big deal at all for us but for a big party that's my recommendation. Being so busy is a testament of how much people enjoy it here. The food was delicious with serving sizes definitely not leaving you hungry, and the staff were extremely friendly, our was also very knowledgeable as well on the variety of local brew on tap. From people watching it is clear that there are a number of regulars and it's not hard to tell why. We will be returning for sure! read more