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RESTAURANTS Dining Out in Southern Georgian Bay WINTER/SPRING 2017
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Amazing
RESTAURANTS Dining Out in Southern Georgian Bay
Welcome to Amazing Restaurants. Once again, On The Bay Magazine and the community website mycollingwood.ca have teamed up to publish this Amazing Restaurants guide to some of our region’s best restaurants. This is our fourth edition of Amazing Restaurants – a reader guide that has proven extremely popular with our 50,000 readers who receive the guide with our magazine. Visitors to the area can also pick it up in hightraffic locations across Southern Georgian Bay. 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 Let’s Eat Restaurant Listing Blue Mountain Village FEATURED RESTAURANTS Copper Blues Azzurra Bruce Wine Bar Cabin Bistro Catch 22 Fresh Market Grill Gustav Chophouse & Bar Harbour Street Fish Bar Reef ‘n Beef Steakhouse Sisi Tesoro Traditional Italian Foods The Huron Club The Strand 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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ruce Wine Bar & Kitchen is a unique eatery!! Bruce boasts a Wine Spectator, award-winning wine list, as well as a FeastOn & Ocean Wise designation for a focus on sustainable, quality food created in-house. A full-scale restaurant with seasonal menus, the best Neapolitanstyle pizza north of the GTA, and on Fridays, an impressive roster of independent Canadian musicians; it is not to be missed! Feed your curiosity!
8 Bruce St. S., Thornbury In the alley behind the TD Bank
(519) 599-1112 www.brucewinebar.ca 4
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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
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elcome to Wasaga Beach’s premier dining experience. From the moment you arrive, you know you are in for a treat. Whether it is for a leisurely lunch or a special occasion dinner, your meal will be unforgettable. Bob’s experienced staff will guide you through all aspects of the meal, wine pairings and sumptuous desserts. Plan to visit Catch 22 Grill again as the menu is always fresh and filled with exciting new choices.
962 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach (705) 422-2281 www.catch22grill.com
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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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n upscale casual, neighbourhood favourite dining destination with made to order pasta, hand carved steaks, fresh fish, scallops, shrimp, salmon, pan-seared rainbow trout, lobster linguine, lobster bisque, chowders, fresh salads and much more. Enjoy our large comfortable bar with live music every Thursday & Friday. Ample free parking. Fully accessible. Offering Lunch and dinner. Takeout available.
10 Keith Ave., Collingwood (705) 293-FISH (3474) www.harbourstreetfishbar.com
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succulent dining experience in a warm, inviting, atmosphere featuring a nautical salute to our local shipyard & history. Taking fresh ingredients & old school basics to the next level! A “New” menu that includes AAA steaks, pork chops, crepes, fish & chips, steak & Guinness pie, lobster, parmesan, pasta & more. Open daily at 11. Closed Sunday’s.
49 Huron St., Collingwood (705) 445-5805 www.reefnbeef.ca
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xecutive Chef Jeremy Austin received his Michelin Star training abroad in Italy and Hong Kong. Our unique sharing style of menu is updated seasonally and reflects the creative combination of these two familiar cuisines. We feature an extensive gin collection, carefully selected wines and craft beers. Sisi’s has been a dining destination in Thornbury for over 17 years. Open Tues-Sun for dinner and lunch on weekends. Reservations recommended.
27 Bruce St. S., Thornbury (519) 599-7769 www.sisithornbury.com
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Meaford Clarksburg
Thornbury
Heathcote
Kimberley
Feve
Sing Markdale
Eugenia Flesherton
COLLINGWOOD Azzurra - 100 Pine St. Cabin - 209 Hurontario St. Gustav Chophouse - 10 Vacation Inn Dr. Harbour Street Fish Bar - 10 Keith Ave. Lakeside Grill - 9 Harbour St. E. Reef ‘N Beef - 49 Huron St. Tesoro - 18 Schoolhouse Lane The Huron Club - 94 Pine St. The Strand - 79 Hurontario St.
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Georgian Bay (Nottawasaga Bay)
Craigleith Village at Blue
Collingwood
Wasaga Beach
Nottawa Stayner Duntroon
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Glen Huron Creemore Dunedin
BLUE MOUNTAINS & THE VILLAGE Copper Blues - 156 Jozo Weider Blvd. The Pottery - 110 Jozo Weider Blvd.
THORNBURY Bruce Wine Bar - 8 Bruce St. S. Sisi - 27 Bruce St. S.
WASAGA BEACH Catch 22 - 962 Mosley St.
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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
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ith an eclectic menu that ranges from upscale casual to uniquely elegant, the Huron Club has something for everyone and a welcoming atmosphere (with live music 4 days a week) to enjoy Chef Reed’s inspiring food. Try the prime rib dinner on Sunday, all-you-can-eat mussels on Monday & free corkage on Wednesday - there’s a special on any given day that will make your taste buds sing! And the 2nd floor gallery is perfect for private gatherings & meetings alike.
94 Pine St., Collingwood (705) 293-6677 www.thehuronclub.ca 10
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et in a beautiful historic building that was previously The Grand Hotel, then a Bank, The Strand offers an elegant, upscale, yet casual dining experience with a menu distinctly influenced by modern French Cuisine. Enjoy our dining room or piano bar which offers a lighter menu, cocktails and an excellent wine list. For a unique dining experience book our Vault Room. Live Music every Friday & Saturday. Open Tues-Sun. Reservations recommended.
79 Hurontario St., Collingwood (705) 293-7979 www.thestrandcollingwood.com
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f you love fun food experiences, then you’ll love Let’s Eat! We visit a variety of restaurants and give our outstanding local chefs a platform for flexing their culinary muscle. In November we hosted our 36th event! We hold events regularly, where guests can socialize over great food and drink, all while supporting our local restaurants. With our amazing chefs, restaurants, wineries and breweries, Southern Georgian Bay has become a very special culinary area, celebrated all year round. Join us!
Chris & Terri Keleher chriskeleher@mac.com (705) 888-4624 www.lets-eat-collingwood.ca
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RESTAURANTS in Southern Georgian Bay
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.
Andrew’s Roots 82 Sykes St. N., Meaford 519.538.9000
Chez Michel 150 Mill St., Creemore 705.466.3331
Fish and Sips 206 Hurontario St., Collingwood 705.293.7477
Azzurra 100 Pine St., Collingwood 705.445.7771 Featured on page 4
Copper Blues 156 Jozo Weider Blvd., Blue Mountain Village 705.446.2643 Featured on page 2
Flying Chestnut 199 Pellisier St., Flesherton 519.924.1809
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 Bent Taco 48 Pine St., Collingwood 705.445.0202
Creemore Kitchen 134 Mill St., Creemore 705.466.2900 Eigensinn Farm (Stadtländers) 449357 10th Concession, Singhampton 519.922.3128 Firehall Pizza Co. 162 Jozo Weider Blvd., Blue Mountain Village 705.444.0611
Goodies Café & Restaurant 1470 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach 705.429.0200 Fornetto 7304 Highway 26, Stayner 705.517.1100 Gustav Chophouse & Bar 10 Vacation Inn Dr., Collingwood 705.443.4461 Featured on page 6 Continued on page 14
Bistro 26 5195 Highway 26 E., Stayner 705.428.4703 Bridges Tavern 27 Bridge St., Thornbury 519.599.2217 Bruce Wine Bar 8 Bruce St S., Thornbury 519.599.1112 Featured on page 4 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 5 Catch 22 Fresh Market Grill 962 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach 705.422.2281 Featured on page 5 13
Harbour Street Fish Bar 10 Keith Ave., Cranberry Mews, Collingwood 705.293.3474 Featured on page 6
Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill 200 Gord Canning Dr., Blue Mountain Village 705.444.8680
Hungry Sumo 188 First St., Collingwood 705.293.1037
Reef ‘N Beef Steakhouse 49 Huron St., Collingwood 705.445.5805 Featured on page 7
Iron Skillet 20 Balsam St., Collingwood 705.444.5804
San Diego Italian Restaurant 72 First St., Collingwood 705.445.9876
Kaytoo Restaurant and Bar 176 Jozo Weider Blvd., Blue Mountain Village 705.445.4100
Santini’s Ristorante 61 Hurontario St., Collingwood 705.443.8383
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 15 Keith Ave., Cranberry Resort, Collingwood 705.445.6600 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 Olde Town Terrace 65 Hurontario St., Collingwood 705.445.6950
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Sisi 27 Bruce St. S., Thornbury 519.599.7769 Featured on page 7 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 10 TheSmoke 498 First St., Collingwood 705.293.5522 The Corner Cafe & Grill 3 Bruce St. S., Thornbury 226.665.8800
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 Huron Club 94 Pine St., Collingwood 705.293.6677 Featured on page 10 The Mill Café 12 Bridge St. E., Thornbury 519.599.7866 The Pottery Casual Dining 110 Jozo Weider Blvd., Blue Mountains 705.443.5509 Featured on page 15 The Strand 79 Hurontario St., Collingwood 705.293.7979 Featured on page 11 Tholos 170 Jozo Weider Blvd., Blue Mountain Village 705.443.8311 Thonburi Thai Food 796468 Grey Rd 19, Blue Mountains 705.446.2167 Tremont Café 80 Simcoe St., Collingwood 705.293.6000 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 cold winter weather sets in, The Pottery Restaurant offers up a warm, casual atmosphere, welcoming service and a hearty menu of seasonal favourites. Visit us at the Blue Mountain Inn, and experience everything that has made the Pottery a favourite of local diners and resort guests for years.
Blue Mountain Resort thepotteryrestaurant.ca 705-443-5509