Tired from a long road trip we decided to stop at Coldwater grill. In the middle of what seemed…read morelike nowhere, this is a gem of a Greek restaurant. It has cozy cottage vibes, and is quaint. Though they were 30 minutes from closing, Samantha and Joshua treated us so well. Prime rib, Moussaka and Fettuccine Alfredo filled us with delight. Homemade mushroom soup was delicious. When we shared that it was our son's 17th birthday, he was treated to a generous piece of Baklava. It was SO good we decided to end our trip by going back for dinner! A must stop if you are in the Midland area.

Food was absolutely amazing. Best Greek food I have had in years. Service was kind and very caring…read more Super nice ambiance and appreciated the prompt service. We actually finished everything we ordered which was crazy because we ordered so much food

The food was delicious, our server Sofia was awesome. Nice to see our food being made. Large area…read moreclean

Unexpected gem in cottage country! This restaurant also supplies sushi to the local shoppers drug…read moremart fresh daily which was also a pleasant surprise. Highly recommend the valentine roll or crispy crunch roll if you like to spice it up. Fresh and yummy! Also appreciated that they took safety measures extremely seriously during the pandemic

Gord and I had brunch this morning at Bethune's Bistro…read more We both had the Classic Breakfast ... a nice old school brekkie for $10. The home fries seemed to be made from scratch and the bacon was really crunchy.

The classic breakfast ($9.95) consists of a choice of eggs, protein (bacon, sausage, or ham), home…read morefries, and toast. I'm glad to see their scrambled eggs are made with real eggs and not the boxed liquid ones; I could tell from the telltale flecks of white mixed in with the yolk and denser texture. Their bacon was also tasty: crispy, not too salty, and had a nice smoky flavour. If anything, the home fries could use more time on the flat top to develop a crispier crust, but they were still decent and would pair nicely with fried eggs to create a soft hash. I was excited to see the lovely caramelization on the house pancakes ($9.95 for three) but it didn't really translate into flavour. As pancakes go, they're nice and fluffy but also store-bought tasting, especially when served with packaged table syrup. Bethune's plain house burger ($9.95) reminded me of the ones I had in high school at Johnny Andersons. The beef patty is thicker than McDonalds, but also seems to be mixed with flour as it has a softer consistency. Still, it had a nice crust, and was adorned with all the classic fixings: mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and onion. The French fries are also a step up from the home fries - crispy, hot, and made with real potatoes. The low prices may partially be attributed to Bethune's lean (but not mean) staff. Even on weekends there's usually only one person out front and presumably one chef. Yet, service was efficient, and I've always felt taken care of and welcomed. If you're in Gravenhurst, I'd recommend skipping fast food and support local at Bethune's Bistro instead. While it's more aptly described as a diner or family-style restaurant (as opposed to a bistro), there's a friendly small-town charm to the place and you won't leave broke or hungry.

I'm really not sure how this place has a 4+ rating. It's a little greasy spoon at a gas station pit…read morestop. The service is SUPER friendly and welcoming, but the food is not great. The burger tastes like an unseasoned puck of ground beef fried in old grease, and everything was extremely, extremely salty. The fries were nice and crispy, but they were the best thing we ate. The whole place felt really grimy and greasy. Not at all what we were expecting. Probably really a 1 star based on the food, but gave it the 2 star just because the service was SO friendly.

Decent food. Clean. Quick friendly service. Good variety. I was surprised at the quality given that…read moreit's just a simple place sharing the lot with a gas station.

Just a small shack on the side of Highway 169 as is snakes through the the south side of Bala…read more Small outdoor area with cool tree cover with seating for twenty. It's going to be a tight fit with just three tables of four. Hang on tight, it's a culinary delight of Canadian and American flavors! Start with the dry ribs. Amazing!!!!! Try some Jerk chicken poutine. Fantastic!!!! Another beer/wine/sparkling to cleanse the pallet. Your going to need it. Cesar salad to cool your tongue down, cold romain with house made dressing with just the right amount of anchovie for some light kick. Finished with fish and chips, light battered fillet atop a mound of fresh cut fries. Mac and cheese three with truffle oil and shallots. Flavor abounds! Fete du complete with their double chocolate brownie to end this flavor extravaganza. Wow.... How one Chef in a tiny cottage kitchen can produce this quality of food......I don't know how, but keep it coming. Outstandingl restaurant and staff.

Super impressed with Castle Blue. We've been coming to Bala for a few years now and for some reason…read morekeep passing by it unnoticed. Found it on yelp and decided to give it a try. Glad we did. Simple menus with something for everyone's tastes. We had the burger (which was indeed homemade), poutine (best in Bala), salad and the mac and cheese. Everyone was very pleased. When walking in - the small interior will throw you off but if the weathers right - the patio is awesome. Can't recommend this place enough if you're looking for affordable and something the kids will love. Service and food were top notch.

We needed catering for a reception. Contacted Fresh Kutz. They were so helpful and accommodating…read more Opening on a Monday so we could pick up that day. Beautiful presentation of food and it all tasted great. We appreciated their condolences and would highly recommend!!

Found the portions to be pretty small for breakfast at this place. Service was ok. We're kinda…read morescared to come back and try their dinner menu because it might also be small in portion size and therefore not worth the money. We'll try other breakfast joints before coming back here again.

Great food! Unfortunately they are in desperate need of a server... but they are very much doing…read moretheir best! Salads are large, fries are well seasoned and taste great, lots of specials. We look forward to ordering the cheese garlic bread and pizza in the near future as they were sending them out like crazy for takeout.

We stopped here for dinner last night while driving the area. We asked if they had fish & chips…read moreeven though it wasn't on the menu. The owner was quite busy running around, serving people, grabbing drinks from the bar, taking orders, cleaning tables & bringing out food. It would have been nice if he had a waitress to cover the customers who were seated instead of him trying to do everything. He would make us fish & chips with halibut even though it was not on the menu. The order included soup or salad so my husband got the house salad with dressing & I got the bacon potatoe soup. Both were a good size portion and I really enjoyed my soup! The orders came with 2 large crispy & very hot portions of halibut and fries. We probably could have shared an order but we didn't know how big they were. Excellent dinner and fixed our cravings for this. Was so hungry I slathered the tartar sauce on & was digging in so fast... so tasty & almost forgot to take photos. I will come back next time so try their Greek food...

This Restaurant is a hidden gem. Friendly and welcoming service. Burger and fries were delicious &…read moreperfectly cooked. Best Burger I have had in a very long time. Generous Portions.

Customer service is up to par, the food came out relatively quickly. The burgers were not fully…read morecooked and quite soggy. The fries were clearly not prepared with safety in mind as some had an earthy taste which indicates they were not properly washed before frying. The place itself could be cleaner, the washrooms definitely have not been cleaned in a while and the water in the sinks has a distinct metal smell. In the actual dining room there is no music and an annoying buzzing sound. The room seems to be not fully renovated as there are wires hanging from the ceiling although the tables are truly beautiful wooden slabs. Also make sure to have cash on hand as they do not accept any other method of payment. They have an ATM machine which will charge you a service fee of $3.00.