Restaurants in Georgian Bay & Lakelands
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Explorer’s Cafe
This fantastic restaurant features comfort food from all over the globe (including a meatloaf called ‘the mattress’). The walls are covered with an incredible range of souvenirs including African tribal masks and photos from Arctic expeditions. Meals range from savory Southeast Asian noodles to spicy Caribbean cuisine, and the menu boasts the largest wine list north of Via Allegro (ie Toronto). Dubbed ‘the shack in the back,’ the place is set back from King St; if you’re a good explorer, you’ll find it.
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Garden’s Gate
Manitoulin’s favorite restaurant is near the junction of Hwys 6 and 542. Don’t let the pastels and floral prints fool you: this place has seriously good food. With a steadfast commitment to promoting provincial products, the tantalizing menu offers a local wine selection and an assortment of wild berries. Rose, the owner, makes everything from scratch; she’s always inventing desserts, which are regularly featured in the local newspaper.
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Paul Weber
Just 12km north of Orillia on Hwy 11, this legendary grill-hut lures passers-by with cheap eats and a shmancy sky bridge to nab commuters on the far side of the highway. Endless lines of lip-lickers form for food, as though the burgers and fries have curative powers, which, of course, is the opposite of the truth. Now if only angioplasties were as cheap as the food…
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Armen’s
Forget the local greasy spoons and say hi to chatty Armen as he prepares a tasty sandwich from the ever-changing menu. A rotating dinner menu in June, July and August highlights global cuisine; one night it’s Canadian, another it’s Moroccan. It keeps your taste buds on their toes. Sneak upstairs and enjoy your fresh eats on the sunny rooftop deck.
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Marty’s World Famous Café
Well, it might not be world famous, but Marty’s is locally loved for butter tarts (try the butter tart ice cream – divine!), as well as giant apple pies, home-made pizzas, quiche and bread. Owner Marty is a character himself, and has authored a cookbook that dishes all his recipe secrets. Show up early – the butter tarts sell out quickly.
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Riverwalk
Great food and great views – Riverwalk has it all. If you can tear your eyes away from the view, you can watch your food being prepared from the open dining room. Tasting menus ($75) feature exotic blends like seared sea scallop with sweet potato, pea sprouts and wasabi, and are surprisingly delicious. Reservations are highly recommended.
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Old Station
On summer evenings this is the most happening place in town. The patio overlooks the main drag – perfect for post-kayak recovery sessions. Dig into a prime rib sandwich and wash it back with a pint of Muskoka ale from the brewery just over the road.
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Jazzmyn’s Tapas & Taps
In a deep purple room that feels a bit like a palm-reader’s foyer, draught beer (including Creemore!) and live music, be it Celtic tunes or angst-y folk beats, are served in candlelit ambience. We see a good time in your future.
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MV Chippewa III
MV Chippewa III, a tiny green tugboat, operates a not-so-regular schedule of lunch restaurant cruises (adult/child $36/18 plus lunch) and dinner cruises (adult $60, child per year of age $4, dinner inclusive).
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Elk and Finch
This ‘coffee pub’ serves more than caffeinated and alcoholic beverages: sandwiches, salads and thin-crust pizzas will fill you up. Sip your trendy brew in the wobbly house or park yourself at a table on the grassy lawn.
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Café Chartreuse
Pancakes with warm maple butter, sandwiches on fresh-baked bread: these French-trained chefs have got it right. Stay and sample the ever-changing menu, or take a spinach spanakopita or savory tart to go.
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Garden Shed
The Garden Shed takes rustic charm to a new level by placing you right inside a working greenhouse. Nibble amongst flats of greens, or sip your coffee in the light and airy shed.
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Rocky Racoon Café
These organic advocates serve up wild boar and Tibetan dumplings, with vegan and vegetarian options. You’ll find plenty of South Asian flavors, especially delicious curries.
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Riv Bistro
The dark-blue awning and crisp white-clothed tables are reminiscent of a faraway Greek isle (as is the rowdy mural on the wall). The Mediterranean dishes are great, too.
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Mad Hatter Café
Bustling and cheerful, this place has excellent coffee and baked goods, all of which will have you grinning like the Cheshire cat.
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