Good spot for a fun night out. Stopped by for dinner and got: - 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. read more

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Came here for my brothers birthday and made a reservation beforehand. Restaurant was pretty busy throughout 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. read more

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Amazing restaurant I love the atmosphere, food and drink. If your looking for a great night out, this is a wonderful experience.

This restaurant is a really cool concept, located in downtown Orillia. Items are cooked over an open fire stove top, so everything has nice campfire Smokey flavour (they use the good wood). The restaurant is meant to be an experience, so plan to be seated and enjoy your meal over a couple hours. We went in in a pinch, looking for some good eats, without a reservation (it's a good idea to make a reso). We were lucky enough to get a table and the experience was well worth it! The food is great and they do an awesome job of using the fire to augment classic and new dishes. Although I wouldn't say it's "fine dining", patrons were generally dressed up. read more

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The best steak north of Toronto, it may even rival anything in Toronto. We enjoy our times at the Common Stove. read more

The Common Stove - RIBEYE - Seafood Near Me - Orillia, Ontario

Had a great brunch here. What a great spot. Have to come back for dinner sometime. Wonderful ambience. Food quality is top notch. Service was professional and friendly. Parking is right on the street or side streets. There is a lot not far as well. Had the eggs Benedict. Was wonderful. Eggs were poached perfectly. Farm to table vibe. read more

The Common Stove - Eggs Benedict over roasted mushrooms - Seafood Near Me - Orillia, Ontario

One of my favorite restaurants in Orillia. The first upscale restaurant available in Orillia with excellent service and beautiful atmosphere. The Argentinian style fire pit stove makes this place also very unique. All the food here is amazing. From everything steak, ribeye to the filet the meat here is amazing. They have some other options including fish and veg so dont get scared. You will not be disappointed with almost any item on the menu. read more

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As this restaurant gets older, it just keeps getting better and better. The menu keeps evolving to keep up with the season's best bounty. The only things that stay the same are the quality meats and the amazing staff. All summer long, there is outdoor dining making your experience that much better. Some new highlights are the beef tartare, bitter salad and steakhouse potatoes. The cowboy steak is a great option if you go with a group. Remember to ask them to fry the fat for a tasty treat. read more

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Went here a few years ago for brunch. Literally best avocado toast I've had. The service was good, after I paid for the bill they gave me a post card of orillia which was pretty sweet! Place is really cool looking, and I'd say it makes for a great date spot or treat yourself spot! read more

Oh my goodness what an incredible find in Orillia!! Restaurant is large and airy, very cozy and stylish. They have an open kitchen concept with the wood grill right on display which is really cool! Before you walk in, you are invited in by the smell of woodsmoke. Although they have literal open flames cooking meat, there was no actual smell of smoke inside the restaurant. We were seated promptly per our reservation and a server came around to talk to us about the menu. The service was friendly and prompt, our water glasses were filled regularly and they made sure to check on us every once in a while without it being invasive. Now the food was incredible! Despite missing out on the Sunday roast, we still enjoyed the cowboy ribeye, seasoned and cooked well and came with additional flaky salt and a chimichurri sauce. Our server even mentioned that they would deep fry the fatty bits of meat for us which of course we did! So delicious!! We also ordered the carrots and fries as a side dish. I also ordered the rutabaga pasta as my main dish. Everything was exceptional, the steak was perfect with that nice char from the wood grill, the fries were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, the perfect fry! The carrots were a favourite among the table. The shug and dates paired with the tender carrots were unbelievable. I think they must have grilled the carrots because they had that beautiful smoky flavour to them. My pasta dish was also stunning, the pasta was cooked perfectly, the sauce was light and delicate while still packing tons of flavour. Everything was really super delicious! Lastly we had the highly recommended sticky toffee pudding and let me tell you this thing was perfect. $14 for two but we easily shared among 3, it was decadent, sweet, sticky, warm, swimming in a literal pool of caramel sauce. It was everything you want in a dessert like this-absolutely heavenly. Overall this was a perfect 5-star experience. From the service to the ambiance to the food, this place could easily fit in among Toronto's best restaurants. I can't wait to one day try the popular Sunday roast and other menu items!! read more

Classy, sophisticated and tasty! First time trying this snazzy restaurant in Downtown Orillia and very impressed. We sat in the alleyway - which I highly recommend for dinner. We came here for drinks & appetizers and were met with very fairly priced wine and fairly priced side dishes and appetizers. 5oz wines going from $10+ and a very long beer and wine list Their menu was vast with lots of meat & seafood options which we'll definitely come back for next time. *I recommend making a reservation on friday nights and saturdays in advance! You can still probably find a table but likely after 8:30/9pm read more

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Attended with 2 other couples on a Saturday evening. Service was great and helpful to navigate the sharing menu. The cooking grill is nice to watch although as the restaurant fills up the noise level makes it hard to talk to those even at your table without yelling. Although the food was good the price seemed excessive for the quality. A 350 ml can of local beer for $9 also seemed excessive also. It is a unique experience for Orillia but not one I would be quick to repeat. People tell me the prime rib dinner on Sunday is the best deal. read more

4.5 stars! (Late post) We visited on Labor day weekend in September, food and service were both amazing! We ordered the beef tartare and it had pickled blueberries in it which made the flavor pop! Steak and fries were also on point (and picture perfect)! Their pavlova for 2 was huge...and only cost CAD $11! The only disappointment was the broccolini dish - great concept pairing it with anchovies but came in way too much sauce. Overall a lovely experience! read more

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The Common Stove is a farm to table restaurant in Orillia with a great vibe! The restaurant itself is beautiful with great cocktails and food. They are known for their meats and veg dishes that are cooked over a wood fired grill. They are Feast ON certified and source their products as locally as possible. They have also been named in the top 100 romantic restaurants in Canada as well as top 100 restaurants for outdoor dining. Their chef Ben was also named "top 30 under 30". This is the perfect spot for a date night, cocktails, brunch or girls night out! It's a definite must try in Orillia! read more

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Please Do NOT go to this restaurant!! Let me start off with the only positive: Decor: 5/5 for the outdoor patio. Great place for photos. Negatives Waitress, food quality and customer service. 1. We found a FLY in one of our coffees (we were a party of 4) and pointed it out. As we all shared the exact same cream in which the fly came from. The waitress only wanted the replace one coffee instead of the tables.. After reluctantly not wanting to change the coffees, she did. But only to come back with another cream , this time with a HAIR floating in it. Finally on the third try, she gave us the cream with such bitterness and walked away mumbling loud words such as (shit, stupid etc) 2. After choosing our options for lunch (which may I add the options for lunch are very limited) We decided upon 2 burgers 1 burrata salad and 1 steak tartar. Burrata Salad- soooooooo cold. Basically a frozen block of cheese, served with limping salad leaves. When the waitress decided to come back to check on us, she realized I didn't touch much of my salad. She processed to bombard me with questions and harshly ask what's my problem with the food. I decided that if she wanted an answer I would give it to her. I proceeded to say the cheese was far too cold. Which then she remarked "have you ever had burrata cheese". I responded yes, many times and they are all served room temperature. She laughed and said you know cheese is served cold ONLY. And then said she will bring bread so I finish it ..... Steak tartar - this dish actually tasted okay. Very Average with a high price tag. Regardless the table was enjoying the dish, until we picked up the lettuce served with it and found a HAIR (yes another hair) entangled into the salad leaves and tartar. After what was a very difficult lunch we decided not to call the waitress over to show her, but just wanted our bill so we could eat someplace else. 3. The bill ... where to start. After the waitress was clearly avoiding our table since the whole coffee incident (our food was served by two people from the kitchen). We decided to ask a host who was seating another table for the bill. Soon after asking, our waitress came over started packing our table and then asked if we already asked for the bill. When we said yes, she mumbled under her breath again and walked away. When the host came out with the bill, the first question he asked was "how was your burrata" when I responded okay, he said "I've heard you hard it warmer". In which I said yes room temperature. He then replied it's only served warm unless you've had it in Italy (in which he then smiled) If by any chance the host is reading this: I'm not sure as to what or who has unfortunately told the you that, but the burrata I've had that is room temperature has been in Toronto. But if your remark was either classism or racism,I have had better room temperature burrata in Turin/ Milan and far better customer service compared to this place. Please if you are reading this just skip it and go to the Eclectic Cafe & Catering. It's literally a few doors away. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Food was A++++ a little on the pricey side and not a fan of the à la cart menu but everything was great and food was delicious

Excellent service and the food is amazing. The staff is friendly and helpful. The restaurant is open and spacious. Recommend for anyone who loves good food. read more

The Common Stove - Seafood Near Me - Orillia, Ontario

Good but expensive .Enjoyable for special occasions but not affordable for regular outings. Food choices are great, creative and enjoyable but really don't fit my weekly budget. read more

What an amazing experience at The Common Stove. We couldn't have asked for a better evening. I'm a passionate foodie and was totally wowed by the incredible food! The menu, presentations and flavours were awesome with a cocktail and wine menu to match. The food is creative, seasonal and so delicious and the service was super friendly and very efficient. I can't wait to return! read more

What can I say. A world class dining experience. Service was prompt and helpful. Food was amazing. Had the 7 Oz filet which was cooked to perfection. A side of heritage carrots and topped off with the sticky pudding. We are from BC but would make a special side trip here when we are back in Ontario. read more

My fav place to eat in Orillia. It is so good, can't wait until we can eat indoors again. read more