This restaurant checks the important boxes: great tasting and quality food, well presented,…read morepleasant ambiance with local (Toronto) artist's works, reasonable priced, pleasant and professional server (Cory). We had the halibut and stuffed chicken with yummy cheesecake.

*** Update from our previous visit ***…read more My family had been to Era 67 in late September, and had a horrendous experience. After we posted our review the owner, Brian, contacted us to discuss what happened. He then offered for us to come back and give them another shot. We accepted, and returned this past Sunday (November 10th) When we arrived, we were seated quickly in the private room. Brian extended his apologies again and thanked us for returning. Our drink order was taken and delivered in a timely manner. My husband was impressed with his Old Fashioned, and said it was well made. We placed our appetizer and dinner choices at the same time. The appetizers were a bit slow to come out, however we attributed that to it being a busy evening. No big deal for us. We had the stuffed Yorkies, and the bruschetta. Both were excellent. Our dinners took longer than expected, but again, it was a busy night. 2 of us has the braised lamb shank, 2 had the Prime Rib special, and I had the striploin. They were worth the wait!! My brother wanted to lick his plate when he finished his lamb and said it was the best he's ever had. My steak was perfectly cooked, and the prime rib was also well enjoyed. Although we didn't have much space left, we elected to try their flourless chocolate torte for dessert, 2 pieces to be shared amongst us. It was super rich, but came with a raspberry coulis to help cut it. Excellent!! All in all, our experience was a million times better than our last. For me, personally, I do wish the food came out a bit faster, but aside from that, we were all very pleased. I've given it a 4 only because of the delay in between courses. The food was still worth the wait though. I know that my family plans to return. My mother wants to try the lamb after seeing how much my father and brother enjoyed theirs. Thanks for a great night, Brian.

Always great food, attentive service & lovely atmosphere! A…read moreperfect meeting spot. We will be back

Large servings with quality menu items. Bit pricey but quality of portions is worth the price for…read morefamily comfort dining. Orientated towards family dining. Fair sized restaurant with various table options and booths. Plenty of available of available parking. Found restaurant clean and comfortable. Serving staff was pleasant and well mannered.

Great food and atmosphere service was amazing and with great smiles everyone loved there foodread more

The food, staff and service are always amazing!!! I love this place…read more I find you always get value for money spent and a friendly hello.

I had an amazing dining experience at The Boondocks Eatery! The ambiance is exactly what you want…read morein a local spot--it's cozy, welcoming, and has a great character that makes you feel right at home. It's the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a hearty meal. The food was the real highlight for me. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and served in very generous portions. You can tell the kitchen puts a lot of care into the preparation. To top it off, the service was top-notch; the staff was attentive, friendly, and really went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. If you're on Black River Road and looking for a restaurant that delivers on both taste and vibe, I highly recommend checking this spot out. I'll definitely be back soon!

The Boondocks is built as a Canadian style chalet with large windows facing Lake Simcoe. It also…read morehas a patio. The owner and menu are the same from what was Cachet in Newmarket. The menu items are delicious with new items replacing older ones every once in a while. The Caesar salad is a REAL Caesar salad . Once you have one, you won't be able to eat one from another restaurant again. You can tell the dressing is homemade with original ingredients such as lemon juice, egg whites, garlic, anchovy paste, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce. The bacon they cook and doesn't come from a bag. I realize I have spent a lot of time describing a salad but when you eat one you will understand. Their risotto is also authentic and they revolve flavours. However , my favourite is the Mama Burger with spicy, peach preserves and Brie. Also treat yourself to one of their martinis Just found out the restaurant and their recipes and techniques were sold to a new owner. I hope the quality is kept up

Good food and service. Good location. Had the burger a couple of times. Staff were accommodating.read more

For years the boathouse food was overpriced and lousy tasting. Now, it's just overpriced…read more There were 9 of us on Wednesday night and all 9 of us enjoyed our time at the Boathouse. Wings were solid, poutine solid, burger was ok. Our server MIA was super. Atmosphere is the best in Midland. Not cheap but far better than years past.

Disappointing Experience Overall I had high expectations for…read morethis restaurant, but unfortunately, it fell short. The biggest issue was the incredibly slow service--waiting for each dish felt like an eternity. While the staff was friendly, the food itself didn't live up to the hype. What looked promising on the menu ended up being underwhelming on the plate, lacking the flavor and quality I had hoped for. There's definitely potential here, but they need to work on both their timing and their execution in the kitchen. Disappointing Experience Overall I had high expectations for this restaurant, but unfortunately, it fell short. The biggest issue was the incredibly slow service--waiting for each dish felt like an eternity. While the staff was friendly, the food itself didn't live up to the hype. What looked promising on the menu ended up being underwhelming on the plate, lacking the flavor and quality I had hoped for. There's definitely potential here, but they need to work on both their timing and their execution in the kitchen.

Absolutely Outstanding Experience!…read more We contacted Michael & Marion's to host my son and now daughter-in-law's wedding, as we've always loved both the food and service there. From start to finish, it was hands-down the best choice we could have made. Kent, the owner, was an absolute pleasure to deal with -- professional, accommodating, and completely transparent. He clearly outlined what was available and what to expect, with no hidden costs or "nickel and diming." When it looked like our ceremony venue might fall through, he even offered us the restaurant space as a backup, which was such a thoughtful gesture (thankfully, we didn't need it -- but the offer said everything about their level of care). We met with Kent twice and Jade once, and the process felt almost too easy -- so informal and effortless that I thought it might be too good to be true. But it wasn't. When we arrived on the big day, everything was exactly as promised -- and even better than I had imagined. Throughout the evening, Jade and the entire team were incredible. They were attentive, professional, and seemed to anticipate every need before we even had to ask. I never once felt like I had to manage a thing. The food was phenomenal, the service outstanding, and the atmosphere absolutely perfect. I would highly recommend Michael & Marion's for any event or special occasion. I'm eternally grateful to Kent, Jade, and their team for making this day so smooth, memorable, and truly perfect. Angela McKeown

Found this little spot on my way up to Blue Mountain. It's in a strip mall not far from the 400, so…read moreit was easy to hop off and on the highway. When we walked in, the place was packed! We got there for lunch and were lucky to get a spot. Our server was friendly and quick despite it being so busy. I had a classic breakfast and it was exactly what I was looking for. Some eggs, some bacon, home fries and toast. Perfect! The price was reasonable too, all the more reason to support these smaller local spots so they are here for us to enjoy! The menu had a lot to offer, so I'll remember this place on future trips up north!

If you are looking for a Great & Fresh Breakfast in Barrie , This Family run place wins you hands…read moredown . Tried a simple breakfast with 3 eggs , bacon house fries n rye bread , asked the server to make it soft scrambled n they were cooked to perfection. Bacon was so good and not the one commercially sold at grocery stores . It's a Hidden Gem !

Pleasant surprise and definitely worth a return visit. Small cottage like dining atmosphere away…read morefrom the hustle and bustle of a large metropolitan area. Reasonably sized menu with quality food offerings at a fair price. Had the feel of a real neighbourhood pub. Worth checking out.

We had such an outstanding dinner here, I was kicking myself that we didn't take pics!…read more I had a seafood risotto special, with grilled octopus, clams, muscles and a gorgeous either jumbo prawn or small lobster tail on top (I wasn't sure but cooked perfectly!), two of us had salmon with a honey maple butter sauce, my daughter had parpadelle bolognese and mom had the escargot. Such a yummy Caesar salad and every one of us got a homemade dessert made by the owner who also happens to be the Mayor of the town, AND makes all the pies - YUM!!