I really enjoyed Barrielicious at The Crazy Fox - the food was good but the service was…read moreexceptional! The wait staff go out of their way to ensure you are enjoying your time. One of our guests had endured a hard day and said "the enthusiasm of the waitress just lifted my mood!" My one comment for improvement is that the decor is dated but that would not stop me from returning - it has a homey atmosphere, very comfortable.

I went there all the way from Downtown Toronto, because of the Australian lamb. I usually go there…read moreorder only that. So disappointed. Lamb looks and taste like they got it from Costco. I ordered medium, it was RARE not even close to the medium. Seasoning all wrong. If they don't have Australian lamb on that day, just put it off on the menu that day.

Not sure how this charming chef-owned-operated restaurant in a house only averages 3.9 Stars at the…read moretime of this writing, but this was a close to five star experience after randomly discovering it following a day of exploring and hiking Algonquin Park. We walked in at 7:00 p.m. and were seated immediately at a three-sided booth table, which was a little awkward for two people, but the simple rustic decor was enough charm to distract us. Our waitress was quite pleasant and saw to our order in timely fashion, adding to the homely charm. Food-wise we selected the three-course prix fix menu with both of us getting the wedge caesar salad, one Pan-Seared pickerel and one Tall Trees BBQ Trio of jerk chicken, short rib and baby back ribs. There was absolutely no complaints about any of the food, which was prepared and cooked to just the right level of tenderness and flavor. The only surprise which slightly caused our opinion to wobble was dessert: we ordered the creme brulée and with it came a cake pop, which is a little pastry treat with icing on top. Though the pastry was a nice bonus, it felt a little off to include with a classic Canadian dessert and didn't pair with it. Still, as a sucker for dessert, I'm not saying no to a two-for-one. Overall, this blind pic was not just a safe choice, but one that ended off a day of sightseeing with great food and service.

Consistently the best meal in Muskoka! We love the scallop appetizer and the scallops are always…read moreperfectly cooked. The portions are huge and the flavors are on point. It's a cute little spot and if you're lucky enough to be seated in Frans section you'll have the best service but everyone is so nice.

Nice patio and dog friendly, good vibe and nice food. The beer is the best with flying deck, my…read morepersonal favourite #8 check it out :).

I had an excellent time here. The Flying Monkeys Bar and Grill was a first time and repeated…read moreexperience because of the friendly staff, fun learning experience and a repeat stop over the course of my week's stay in Barrie. I enjoyed two of the Bar drinks, but The Paranormal was stand alone the best drink of the night. I like the decorations and design of this Brewery. The ambiance is very welcoming.

I just had the most scrumptious meal at Prime Seven Nine in Collingwood! The ambiance is…read moreconsistently top-shelf -- warm, inviting, and perfectly balanced. So many restaurants can feel either too loud or too cramped, but Prime Seven Nine creates a comfortable atmosphere that makes dining genuinely enjoyable. Our seating was perfect, and the music level was just right for conversation over dinner. The service was wonderful -- attentive without being intrusive, with just the right amount of contact throughout the evening. And the food... I can't say enough about it. Everything from the wine and appetizers to dessert was exceptional. The Caesar salad was fresh, crisp, and perfectly dressed, and the truffle fries are an absolute must-try. I was genuinely surprised by how rich and flavourful the butter chicken was, and the steaks were cooked beautifully -- every bite seemed better than the last. To finish, we had the turtle cheesecake, and it was worth every calorie. This is the perfect spot to celebrate a special occasion, but honestly, it's also ideal anytime you're looking for an outstanding meal in an inviting and comfortable atmosphere. Congratulations to the owners and team -- very well done!

Really enjoy the food and service here. I would suggest the happy hour menu for appetizers and…read morespecials.

Just went there for dinner as I was in town and was looking for a place to get a good burger and…read moregot me the PB&J burger with a slice of caramel Cheesecake and an iced tea . Burger was juicy and delicious but sadly enough the bacon in it was way too crispy for my own liking other than that all was amazingly delicious . Waitress was super nice ,helpful and sweet . Music was great in the restaurant and ambiance in general was amazing . Definitely recommend this place if you're craving a good burger

Come to Barrie's to dropped some stuff. I was craving for burgers and google search directed me to…read morethis location. I asked for their famous burger. It was good. The meat was juicy, bread is soft, and crunchy bacon. Nice place. Parking on the street. Very friendly staff.

Recently stayed here for a few days. Beautiful views and nice resort…read more Pros: - Food was quite good - Staff were welcoming and pretty friendly for the majority. - Outdoor whirlpool was really good / strong pressure and hot temps - Rooms are spacious and cleaning staff are helpful. Example: Will lay out your toiletries neatly on a towel in the bathroom lol - They have Kayak/ Canoe/ Paddle - I enjoyed kayaking around a little island in a group. They go fast though, so be prepared to go at it like an exercise session. It's not leisurely lol Cons: - Staying in the 2nd building is a bit of a trek if you need to go to the main building a lot. Unless l you rather be closer to the water and the Deck. They have golf carts to take you up to main building too but I think it's a bit of a wait sometimes? - Drinks were not great. Sodas are flat, cocktails are not that good and wines are $30 for a half glass. Beers are okay. - Never got a welcome cocktail but when I was leaving I just asked if I could have one and was asked a lot of questions for some reason so I just gave up. lol Overall, I would recommend as scenery is quite nice but there are a few spots they could improve on considering they are charging quite a lot per night during high season.

After nearly 5 years we returned for our anniversary to find that not only has not much changed, in…read morefact, the services at the Marriott have been in decline. Everywhere that I go I have to clean my own chair and seats. This was a sign. First, everything is overpriced. If paying $700 per night wasn't enough, nearly every item on the resort is expensive in a way that does not map to its proportions. $18 for 3 oysters doesn't align with MP, $30 per child to jump on an inflatable raft on the lake, $150/hr jet ski rentals are just the tipping point. Look, I understand that the resort is for people who are privileged and certainly we are one of those people, but that doesn't mean I want to be raked over the coals for every little thing on the Resort. There was a time when everything was included, call me old fashioned, but what's included here? The service and attention to detail is greatly lacking and some staff informed us that it was their first day on the job. It was like pulling teeth to get information out of the front desk. Those failures of the staff are a direct result of poor leadership, and I think the lack of leadership is showing throughout the business as a whole. The spa was underwhelming as well, the two massage chairs (that are not cleaned between uses) and the Amazon 'reflexology' foot massage machine (which only does the right foot), accompanied by an oxygen concentrator that requires you to put on nasal cannula to inhale through some colored liquids for "relaxation" did not give me 5 Star vibes. I did however like the 18+ pool provided by the spa (despite the weeds growing up through the hardscaping), but do I think the whole thing is worth $100 day pass....I do not. The Avalanche Cold shower is to a cold plunge as a tomahawk is to a vegan hamburger, one is playing at being like the other but fails in all the ways that matter. We ate at the Chophouse, which was not bad, I recommend the short rib as it's been braised well. I had the lobster Thermidor as I am picky about steaks and how they are cooked. The lobster was underwhelming and was more of a canner than a mature east coast lobster. The spinach they served with it was overly bitter and should be dropped for the menu, it's not a 5 star vegetable. Use the lobster claws and shells to create a stock and use that to do a nice risotto with the Thermidor. I'm being overly picky but here is my last gripe. If you bring cutlery to a table, don't bring it in hand, use a plate with a napkin on it or a tray. Use oyster forks and small spoons where necessary. Do more. If you're charging $250 for a 50 ounce tomahawk. The service had to match those prices. If not, you cheapen the whole experience Marriott. 3 stars for the lake view.

I have been supporting this business for years now and I have NEVER been verbally harassed until…read moretoday when I went in to the store and when I was checking out I asked the cashier how her day was and the manager threw a fit and verbally harassed me and my friend. It was 8am I guess she hadn't had her morning coffee because she was a bit effin grumpy

Great place to go by boat. Nice pool area and room was large.Great staff and would return.read more

Very good clean cottages at reasonable prices with very friendly and capable staff. Use of bikes,…read morekayaks, canoes, tennis courts, sauna, pool, beaches, water slides, etc. and property included. Good fishing, knowledgeable and helpful staff. Owners are friendly and fantastic too. See you all there next year!

Amazing location! Ski in, ski out, right in the village and all the action. We had a loft suite…read moreroom and it was perfect for our family of four. Parking garage was great. Hot tub and other amenities were on point. Never waited longer than a minute for an elevator. Staff was attentive and while they were busy, they definitely all deserve five stars. We would definitely stay here again. With that said a few things of note: 1. We were never told about the ski lockers or provided our combo for the lock. Perhaps a newbie ski family mistake for not assuming, but also frustrating. 2. I had called about clearance height for vehicles as we wanted to use our Thule on our SUV. The front desk was not much help. Had we known there is a valet lot for vehicles with rooftop boxes, we would have done it for the nominal fee. As I am sure many parents can relate, driving in a snow storm when you can't see out the rear is not fun... roof box solves that. 3. The restaurant on site is lackluster. Service is on point; however, food is just alright and pricey, it is chaotic, and why in the heck only "reservations get window seats" is a policy is beyond any family we spoke to. All these awesome window tables looking at the village and lake that go empty because "walk ins" are subjected to interior seating despite all those tables being empty our entire dining session is beyond me. This isn't Manhattan. 4. The restaurant bar, given how nice the rest of of the hotel is, looked pretty sad. You could see all the shelf lighting was defunct, it looked tired and not well kept. As a business owner myself, and for how front and center the bar area is, my gosh keep it tidy, lit up, and gleaming with some pizzaz. Thankfully for those of us with older kids it is open until midnight, and once again the staff is Johnny on the spot, but geez it has seen better days. I realize it sounds silly, but this hotel is pretty awesome and with the large lobby the bar area should be the North Star, not something I look at and wonder "are they closed already?"

Sheer disappointment from a brand like Westin. The deluxe room was just basic. The pictures show a…read morebalcony but that's not what you get. The towels and robes were old and worn out. Included breakfast was average.

We stayed here for our 1st wedding anniversary and overall enjoyed our stay…read more Our suite was well appointed and we were very comfortable there. Loved the electric fireplace in the living room/kitchen area, just felt so cozy. The room was very clean and the bed was super nice to sleep on, like a cloud! We did have a bit of an odd experience checking in when we arrived. The lady at the front desk was nice but super flustered when our cards kept not working in their card machine. We for sure had more than enough funds on all of the cards we tried using but they kept getting declined. Finally her coworker arrived and was able to help her sort it out but it was an awkward experience overall and not the best way to start our stay there. We ate breakfast each morning downstairs as our stay included $10 per person per day. I do wish they were offering a daily menu feature just to have had a bit more variety to choose from but the food was tasty. We also dined downstairs two of the three nights we stayed - the dinner options were also delicious. We also really loved the wines they had too, lots of great selection. One evening after dinner, we sat outside at the fire pit and relaxed for a while together which was so nice. The grounds were beautiful and the resort is situated right on the water, very picturesque. The pool was super dirty when we visited so sadly we didn't use it but it was close to the end of summer (beginning of September) so perhaps it was a bit neglected at that point. Other than the pool and the bumpy check in process, overall we enjoyed our stay here and may return again someday!

Recently, we visited this resort and stayed overnight to see the fall colours and enjoy the…read moreatmosphere. The staff are very nice and friendly. The food is fantastic and the service. The breakfast pancakes I ordered is crispy on the side.