Amazing
RESTAURANTS Dining Out in Southern Georgian Bay SUMMER/FALL 2017
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Amazing
RESTAURANTS Dining Out in Southern Georgian Bay
We live in a food paradise! Beyond the wonderful food we grow locally in Southern Georgian Bay, the last 10 years have seen the emergence of dozens of fine quality restaurants throughout our region. Whatever your taste buds crave, there is an excellent restaurant that meets your bill of fare. And wherever you live in Southern Georgian Bay, be it Thornbury, Creemore, Town of Blue Mountains or Collingwood, your favourite restaurant is just minutes away. In this, our fifth edition of Amazing Restaurants, we feature 15 restaurants that we call Amazing. Beyond the featured restaurants found throughout the guide, readers can find a comprehensive list of all locally owned nonchain restaurants toward the back of the guide.
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Maps Restaurant Listings Apple Pie Trail FEATURED RESTAURANTS Copper Blues Bar & Grill Azzurra Cabin Bistro Creemore Kitchen Gustav Chophouse & Bar Oliver & Bonacini CafĂŠ Grill Pebbles Family Restaurant Reef ‘n Beef Steakhouse Tesoro Traditional Italian Foods The Corner The Grill at Lora Bay The Huron Club Tremont Cafe Lakeside Seafood & Grill The Pottery Casual Dining
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zzurra maintains a casual, upmarket atmosphere perfect for a relaxed lunch, spontaneous night out or celebration with friends & family. Dining at Azzurra can best be described as enjoying a dinner party at a friend’s home- great food, wine and warm, friendly hospitality. Unique to Azzurra – the multicourse Pranzo menus are served Italian family-style on platters so everyone can share. Pranzos are available for groups of 6 or more with 48 hr notice.
100 Pine St., Collingwood (705) 445-7771 www.azzurra.ca
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abin Bistro’s warm & rustic ambiance, coupled with attentive service, infuses traditional style with fine dining elegance. Chef & Owner, Justin Miller, creates each menu featuring seasonal farmhouse fare that is full of robust flavours. Sustainable in practice, ingredients are sourced from local & regional farmers, even from Justin’s very own backyard garden. Private event catering is available.
209 Hurontario St., Collingwood (705) 444-2299 www.cabinbistrocollingwood.com 4
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here the Mad and Noisy Rivers meet, in the quaint village of Creemore is Creemore Kitchen. Serving made from scratch, responsibly and locally sourced delicious food, Creemore Kitchen’s unique menus have something for everyone. Perfect for a family meal or a romantic evening, the relaxed atmosphere is sure to please all. Located just 20 minutes south of Collingwood, it’s well worth the short drive! Reservations are recommended.
134 Mill St., Creemore (705) 466-2900 www.creemorekitchen.ca
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ustav Chophouse & Bar is proud to present unique, refined and comfortable dining. Gustav offers classic chophouse fare with the modern and elegant touches of Executive Chef Jeff Anderson. We feature a hand selected wine list, local craft brews & inventive and ever changing cocktails. The lounge comes alive with musical talent Wednesday to Saturday. Join us in the lobby of the newly renovated Georgian Bay Hotel & Conference Centre. Enjoy ½ price bottles of wine every Wednesday.
10 Vacation Inn Dr., Collingwood (705) 443-4461 www.gustavs.ca
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e offer an extensive à la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner selection, as well as some seriously indulgent culinary experiences. At dinner, savour Chef Jeremy Korten’s diverse choice of appetizers, seafood, steaks, chops, ribs, pasta, fireroasted pizza and gourmand burgers, complemented by a well-chosen wine list with plenty of good value and great splurges. In summer, relax on the breezy pond-side terrace.
Westin Trillium House 220 Gord Canning Dr., Blue Mountains (705) 444-8680 www.obcafegrill.com
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ome enjoy our homestyle buffet which includes a full selection of home cooked meats, broasted chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salads, “The Grill”, homemade soups and rolls, delectable slices of our homemade pies and desserts, soft ice cream and much more! Pick up a whole pie or butter tarts to go and don’t forget to try a FREE taste of our fudge! It’s worth the drive!
313010 Highway 6, Durham (519) 369-9982 www.pebblesrestaurant.ca
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eef ‘n Beef provides a dining experience that takes fresh local ingredients and old school basics to the next level for everyone! The warm, inviting, atmosphere features a nautical salute to Collingwood’s ship building history, with fantastic fixtures and plenty of local, historic photographs, making Reef ‘n Beef the perfect place for your next holiday or family gathering.
49 Huron St., Collingwood (705) 445-5805 www.reefnbeef.ca
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ur traditional Italian menu offers a wide range of entrées & Italian specialities. Gourmet thin crust pizza, antipasto, fresh salads, fish & seafood and a variety of pasta dishes. Visit our new Tesoro Mercato for fresh & frozen Tesoro entrées. Pastas, breads, cheeses, gelato & more. Continually voted Collingwood’s favourite Italian Restaurant. Reservations recommended.
18 Schoolhouse Lane, Collingwood (705) 444-9230 www.tesororestaurant.ca 7
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Azzurra - 100 Pine St. Cabin Bistro - 209 Hurontario St. Gustav’s - 10 Vacation Inn Dr. Lakeside Grill - 9 Harbour St. E. Reef ‘N Beef - 49 Huron St. Tesoro - 18 Schoolhouse Lane The Huron Club - 94 Pine St. Tremont Cafe - 80 Simcoe St.
BLUE MOUNTAINS & THE VILLAGE 10 Copper Blues - 156 Jozo Weider Blvd. 11 Oliver & Bonacini - 220 Gord Canning Dr. 12 The Pottery - 110 Jozo Weider Blvd.
THORNBURY 13 The Corner - 3 Bruce St. S. 14 The Grill at Lora Bay - 109 E. Ridge Rd.
CREEMORE 9 Creemore Kitchen - 134 Mill St.
Restaurant ads appear in the guide in alphabetical order.
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he Corner CafÊ & Grill is Thornbury’s friendly meeting and eating place. Come for burgers and sandwiches, delicious homemade soups and salads, nachos, fish and chips, schnitzel, chicken parm and more. We specialize in affordable homemade favourites made with local ingredients. Enjoy local brews and cider on tap, as well as imported beer and wine. Meet you at The Corner! Open Mon-Sat 11:30am2am, Sundays 11:30am-midnight.
3 Bruce St. S., Thornbury (226) 665-8800 www.cornercafegrill.ca
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he Grill at Lora Bay suits casual and discerning appetites to a tee. The Clubhouse offers an intimate and inviting space either in our dining room or on our patio with spectacular views of Georgian Bay, Nippising Ridge and 18th hole. The Grill is open to the public daily from 8am to 9pm. Weekly dining specials from 5 - 9pm. Enjoy our selection of wine or bring your own - $15 corkage fee. Join us for our $7.95 big breakfast offered daily.
109 E. Ridge Rd., Thornbury (519) 599-7500 www.lorabay.com/dining
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he Huron Club offers delicious food, exceptional service & a laid back atmosphere, making you feel right at home. Celebrating local craft beers, whiskies & live musical talents, this top restaurant is a favourite! On the patio, in the lounge or in the main dining room, come for weekday lunch or weekend brunch 11:30 til 3pm & dinner after 5pm. Ask about the upstairs gallery for your private party or business meeting.
94 Pine St., Collingwood (705) 293-6677 www.thehuronclub.ca
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beautiful restaurant/lounge destination with an authentic, welcoming ambience and a menu inspired by a passion for culinary excellence, complex coffee and well-crafted cocktails. The Tremont breathes inspired hospitality and warmth, a reflection of the owners’ passion for sharing their love for food and drink with others. When you visit, you will experience something extraordinary— something that makes you want to return soon…and often.
80 Simcoe St., Collingwood (705) 293-6000 www.thetremontcafe.com
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RESTAURANTS in Southern Georgian Bay
Alphorn Restaurant 209881 Highway 26 W. Collingwood 705.445.8882 Andrew’s Roots 82 Sykes St. N., Meaford 519.538.9000 Azzurra 100 Pine St., Collingwood 705.445.7771 Featured on page 4 Bamboo Terrace 291 Main St., Wasaga Beach 705.429.1988 Barcelos Restaurant & Grill 22 Sunnidale Rd., Wasaga Beach 705.429.3685 Beaver & Bulldog 195 First St., Collingwood 705.446.9711
A partial list of non-chain restaurants in Southern Georgian Bay that offer table service and operate on a year round basis. Please note that restaurants shown in red are featured in the guide.
Chez Michel 150 Mill St., Creemore 705.466.3331
Flying Chestnut 199 Pellisier St., Flesherton 519.924.1809
Copper Blues 156 Jozo Weider Blvd., Blue Mountain Village 705.446.2643 Featured on page 2
Goodies CafĂŠ & Restaurant 1470 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach 705.429.0200
Creemore Kitchen 134 Mill St., Creemore 705.466.2900 Featured on Page 5 Firehall Pizza Co. 162 Jozo Weider Blvd., Blue Mountain Village 705.444.0611 Fish and Sips 206 Hurontario St., Collingwood 705.293.7477
Fornetto 7304 Highway 26, Stayner 705.517.1100 Gustav Chophouse & Bar 10 Vacation Inn Dr., Collingwood 705.443.4461 Featured on page 5 Harbour Street Fish Bar 10 Keith Ave., Cranberry Mews, Collingwood 705.293.3474 Continued on page 14
Bent Taco 48 Pine St., Collingwood 705.445.0202 Bridges Tavern 27 Bridge St., Thornbury 519.599.2217 Bruce Wine Bar 8 Bruce St S., Thornbury 519.599.1112 Brunello at 27 on Fourth 27 Fourth St. E., Collingwood 705.444.8322 C&A Steak Company 166 Jozo Weider Blvd., Blue Mountain Village 705.444.8877 Cabin Bistro 209 Hurontario St., Collingwood 705.444.2299 Featured on page 4 Catch 22 Fresh Market Grill 962 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach 705.422.2281
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Haisai Restaurant 794079 County Rd. 124, Singhampton 705.445.2748
Pebbles Family Restaurant 313010 Highway 6, Durham 519.369.9982 Featured on Page 6
Hungry Sumo 188 First St., Collingwood 705.293.1037
Pie Wood Fired Pizza Joint 499 First St., Collingwood 705.293.3900
Iron Skillet 20 Balsam St., Collingwood 705.444.5804
Reef ‘N Beef Steakhouse 49 Huron St., Collingwood 705.445.5805 Featured on page 7
Kaytoo Restaurant and Bar 176 Jozo Weider Blvd., Blue Mountain Village 705.445.4100 Lakeside Seafood & Grill 9 Harbour St. E., Collingwood 705.446.3274 Featured on page 12 Magnone Italian Kitchen 190 Jozo Weider Blvd., Blue Mountain Village 705.446.3595 Maiolo’s Restaurant & Lounge 15 Harbour Street, Thornbury 226.665.5511 Memories Restaurant 19 Keith Ave., Cranberry Resort, Collingwood 705.445.6600 Miso Hot 21 Arthur St. W., Thornbury 226.665.6476 Mylar and Loreta’s Restaurant Highway 124, Singhampton 705.445.1247 Northwinds Brewhouse & Eatery 499 First St., Collingwood 705.293.6666 Old Mill House Pub 141 Mill St., Creemore 705.466.5244 Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill 200 Gord Canning Dr., Blue Mountains 705.444.8680 Featured on Page 6
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Rock Dell Steak House 9386 Beachwood Rd., Collingwood 705.445.3186
The Dam Pub 53 Bruce St. S., Thornbury 519.599.2110 The Dornoch Tap & Grill 4203 County Road 124, Nottawa 705.445.5050 The Falls Inn 113 Robert St., Walter’s Falls 519.794.4388 The Grill at Lora Bay 109 E. Ridge Rd., Thornbury 519.599.7500 Featured on Page 10
San Diego Italian Restaurant 72 First St., Collingwood 705.445.9876
The Huron Club 94 Pine St., Collingwood 705.293.6677 Featured on page 11
Santini’s Ristorante 61 Hurontario St., Collingwood 705.443.8383
The Mill Café 12 Bridge St. E., Thornbury 519.599.7866
Sisi 27 Bruce St. S., Thornbury 519.599.7769
The Pottery Casual Dining 110 Jozo Weider Blvd., Blue Mountains 705.443.5509 Featured on page 15
Sol Kitchen 19 Hurontario St., Collingwood 705.446.4419 Sovereign Bistro & Grill 157 Mill St., Creemore 705.466.9999 Sushi Hon 70 Hurontario St., Collingwood 705.444.0099 Ted’s Range Road Diner Tank Range Rd., Meaford 519.538.1788 Tesoro Traditional Italian Foods 18 Schoolhouse Lane, Collingwood 705.444.9230 Featured on page 7 TheSmoke 498 First St., Collingwood 705.293.5522 The Corner 3 Bruce St. S., Thornbury 226.665.8800 Featured on Page 10
The Strand 79 Hurontario St., Collingwood 705.293.7979 Tholos 170 Jozo Weider Blvd., Blue Mountain Village 705.443.8311 Thonburi Thai Food 796468 Grey Rd 19, Blue Mountains 705.446.2167 Tremont Cafe 80 Simcoe St., Collingwood 705.293.6000 Featured on Page 11 Twist Martini Bar & Wine Lounge 170 Jozo Weider Blvd., Blue Mountain Village 705.445.5000
Fresh, seasonal fare inspired by the flavours and harvests of the Georgian Bay region
As the sights and aromas of summer breathe new life into the Escarpment, they also bring new tastes and flavours that we’ve harnessed into our menus. Visit us and experience the exceptional service that has made The Pottery Restaurant a favourite of local diners and resort guests for years.
Blue Mountain Resort thepotteryrestaurant.ca 705-443-5509