3.5 stars really. Four stars for ambience, three for food and service…read more Seek out this up-North remote vacation pub/dining room for a relaxing dinner. It is not in the town, but on the small woodsy north peninsula. Clean, roomy, with a beautiful view of the harbor from the multi-level deck. Although the view was obscured somewhat by the folded umbrella, umbrella support, condiment basket, and railing. All of which are necessary I suppose. We were there in early fall after the holiday, so it was peaceful and quieter than the drinking party crowd eateries in the town. It is a small building, interior decor was "dining hall at camp". Whitefish dinner was good, not great. Both fish and veg slightly overcooked. Was fish frozen and thawed instead of being fresh? It had that slightly steamed quality that should not be in fresh fish. It tasted good though. My companion had ribs with Carolina sauce. Now, we don't expect true barbecue smoke and heat in this region, but ribs were (there's a theme here) overcooked. They seem to have been par-boiled, then grilled to finish when ordered. Sauce described as "hot" was about once notch zippier than bland. Fries (chips?) were good. All was attractively plated and presented. Drinks list had a good assortment for such a small business this remote, they had something for every taste. Server was friendly and cheery, but fey and disorganized. She would answer half a question, disappear for a long time, then come back to answer another question. When she brought our meals, she plopped them down and disappeared. I had a question about an unexpected item on my plate (I have a few allergies) and it took nearly ten minutes to get someone's attention - the place was not that busy then. When it was time for our check, we had to wait and track her down again. Very annoying, as we were tired from driving most of the day and wanted to return to our motel. Not a fancy place by city standards, but good for such a remote seasonal location. I would go again, just lower your expectations some.

Ambiance: We came here primarily because they had a nice dog-friendly patio and we were interested…read morein trying local beer. Our server, however, was extremely friendly and the reggae music playing overhead was enjoyable and not obtrusive. The food and check did take a while to come out although the restaurant was admittedly full when we came. Prices: You're looking at about $9 pints and $21-25 entrees, it's not cheap but it's also about par for the course in the area. Food: We got the lamb burger and messy fish sandwich which were both very good. The lamb burger had a decent sized patty and wasn't gamey at all. It had a good amount of tatziki and pickle onions to balance out the flavors. They do also have great burger buns that was pillowy while still having a robust golden crust that doesn't get soggy 4.5/5 The fish sandwich had a breadcrumb breading that was very crispy and served with some fresh shredded greens to lighten up an otherwise heavier sandwich. I would recommend asking for a side of tartar sauce though to give it a little more acid/tang. 4/5 We got Cajun fries and poutine fries as our sides and they are the soggier once-fried kind although they had spot-on flavors which made them still enjoyable. 4/5 We would also strongly recommend trying the blonde and amber ales which were excellent summer beers with a light body and subtle complexity. 4/5 Overall, I would say this place is a solid choice. The food has great flavor, good quality, and the atmosphere is enjoyable. The prices are expectedly high for a tourist area but not so bad that we wouldn't come back again.

I've been a long-time visitor to Tobermory and a frequent guest at the Tobermory Brewing Company…read moreover the years. I've always enjoyed the patio -- beautiful views, great food, excellent beer. But this week's experience was so frustrating and absurd that I feel compelled to leave this review. On a cold, stormy evening, my brother, a friend, and I decided to eat inside the restaurant for the first time. We were told there was a 30-minute wait for an indoor table, which was understandable. Since the patio was mostly empty (I counted 21 available seats just on the front porch), we asked the host if we could grab a few drinks outside while we waited. Here's where things went downhill -- fast. We were told we couldn't sit outside to have drinks while waiting for our indoor table -- because, according to the host, if we sat outside, we'd have to commit to eating there. Even though it was stormy. Even though only a few patio tables were taken. Even though we were just trying to spend money at the bar while we waited. When we asked what he expected us to do during the wait, he suggested we sit in our car. Sit. In. Our. Car. Instead of ordering drinks and giving the business our money. Still baffled, we walked over to the indoor bar and tried to order a flight of beer. There was only one stool free, so we stood at the bar and asked the bartender if we could order. He said yes -- then ignored us for 5-10 minutes while cleaning glasses. When we politely followed up, he suddenly changed course and said he couldn't serve us unless we were seated. We were being denied service both standing inside and sitting outside. Truly the epitome of lose-lose. At that point, my friend took the only available stool at the bar and asked, "Now can I be served?" That's when the manager finally stepped in -- not to apologize, not to offer a solution, but to tell us my friend was "making a scene." She said she didn't want a disturbance in front of other guests (who were already watching this ridiculous display) and would now allow us to sit outside with our beers while we waited. So after all that -- the refusal to let us sit on the empty patio, the rejection of service at the bar while standing, and being told to wait in our car -- we ended up exactly where we started: outside with a beer. Except now, the experience was soured beyond repair. This place is clearly being run by young, inexperienced staff following rigid, illogical policies with no common sense or customer care. I've supported this business many times over the years, but after this debacle, it's hard to justify going back. Hospitality should be about making people feel welcome -- not chasing them off with red tape and eye rolls. Do better.

Small town Ontario watering hole. Colourful locals, cheap drinks and sing along Stompin' Tom on the…read morejukebox. Try not to drive if you pop in.

Opening night 20 mins. Wait for bar tender for service and then when you get service the bar tender…read moredoesn't listen when they where told The person is paying with tap and pay. So she opens the beverage and brings over the debt machine so I try and use NFC on my iPhone 6S just to find out that they don't have NFC on they're debt. Then to make thing worse a big guy saying he works here comes up to my fiancé and I and demands that I pay for the drink or get out and makes her cry because she feels threatened by his posturing and instead of having empathy for her he tells her to leave the premises. So other patrons around us start to notice what's going on and chip in to pay the $6.50 the bouncer was getting angry about for the one drink.

We saw some good Yelp reviews and decided to try this fish and chips place during our trip in…read moreTobermory. It was cold autumn month when we were here but they offered a dining area outside with heater. On the menu, they offered one piece fish and chips combo, or fish and shrimp combo, or chicken and back ribs at less than $25. They also offered all you can eat fish and chips at $28.99. We were pretty hungry so a few of us went with all you can eat fish and chips. The fries were mediocre but the fish was awesome. Each one piece of fish here was cut into two half pieces when they fried it. The fish was perfectly cooked and flavoured with very crispy breading with perfect thickness. The white fish tasted so fresh and soft. The owner was so nice to renew our fish a couple of times until we were full. Very satisfied with our dining experience here and strongly recommend their fish and chips.

Really liked the blue & pirate-themed decor - chill and laid-back, perfectly fitting the Tobermory…read morevibe. The fish was very fresh and juicy, wrapped in a thin, crispy batter, the best fried fish I've had so far, though my limit was one fish, and I'd feel greasy after that. The fries were on the thin side; it'd be even better if they were made in authentic British style. Fried calamari was delicious. Also wanted to try their shrimp, but too bad it only came in a combo while we didn't need more fries. Their homemade IPA tasted good but was pricey - 4 cans for $35. Service was good, meeting standard expectations. Overall, it's a solid spot for fresh seafood in Tobermory. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 4.3/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - 3.5/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 3.7/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 4/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 3/5 OVERALL - 3.7

Second time to Mudtown. Unique menu and brews. We had the cellar plate and pulled pork nachos. Both…read morewere very good. And all staff members have been great.

Returned to the Mudtown Station as back in the area for a group jet ski trip. Opted for seating…read moreoutside under an umbrella. Tried the burger and fries again and shared the steak bites. My friend ordered the paella. The burger was cooked perfectly and the fries were excellent. The steak bites were over cooked and not sure how they could call what they served my friend paella.They did have one IPA on tap that I sampled and it was nice. I have no plans to return.

Stopped in here a couple of times while in town…read more The bar staff was always friendly. Husband loved the wings. The onion soup was super duper cheesy. Yummy. The sandwich they're known for - I forget the name - was very yummy. They take credit card. They have trivia playing on the tvs at the bar. Definitely worth a stop in.

The Leeky Canoe is always a solid choice! I haven't been there in years and finally made it back…read morewith my family. Great service, comfortable atmosphere, great food and cold beer...what more could you ask for! Thanks again guys we will definitely be back! Zeke

This is a hidden gem. Home cooked food with large portions. Very well priced. I will return. The…read morebartender was very friendly. We had a char burger with fries and a crispy chicken ceaser wrap with onion rings and coffee each. Thanks guys we will be back

I love this tavern with its spacious patio/lawn by the lake. They even have a ping-pong table…read more In terms of food - it's a solid pub. Burgers are all good, but my favourite is the pulled pork sandwich. Tacos are also good if you want a lighter meal.

I had beer w. chicken fingers -- the fingers, yes, were boneless, but not skinless.. kinda threw…read moreme.. sauce, ok. no cutlery on takeout.. no prob.. BUT next time I went in, was asked.. k. friendly otherwise Do have to agree on the friendly but ghostly service - all good then wheredtheygo... all good though.. also had some shrimp pesto pasta that was just ok, the shrimp tasted as if they were on the last day of expiry or something.. they do have open mic though and that's cool but the food is pretty meh.

Terrible tough steak and older lady was very inappropriate with her tone of voice. Could not…read morebelieve it. We also waited a bit and the place only had 4 people. We won't be back.

Everything was delicious and the service was great.The atmosphere was very warm and inviting.Even…read morethough it is my Sister and Brother-in-law that own it now I am still entitled to leave a review.Don't take my word,see for yourself.

We went to Tipsy Fox Pub & Grill to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday and it was a great…read morechoice. The pub is located on the west side of town and was easy to get to. A small but appreciated detail was the snow management in the parking lot, which made arrival stress free. We were greeted promptly, seated quickly, and given menus right away. The atmosphere is exactly what you want from a pub. Comfortable, lively, and welcoming. Our server was very friendly and attentive. They use tablets for ordering, which made the process efficient without feeling impersonal. The menu is extensive with plenty of options for everyone. I went with tacos, while the rest of the table ordered their usual favorites, and everyone was happy with their meals. Overall, a solid pub experience and an easy recommendation if you are in Owen Sound.

Buzzing for a Tuesday night…read more Awesome wings and salad Tuesday nights $10/lb Great TV sizes and locations - showing the CFL, MLB and the Olympics ...