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RESTAURANTS Dining Out in Southern Georgian Bay SUMMER 2016
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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 third 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 high-traffic 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 Restaurant Listing Apple Pie Trail FEATURED RESTAURANTS Azzurra Bruce Wine Bar Cabin Bistro Catch 22 Fresh Market Grill Copper Blues Bar & Grill Dornoch Tap & Grill Gustav Chophouse & Bar Huron Club Restaurant & Bar Lakeside Seafood & Grill Lora Bay The Grill Reef ‘n Beef Steakhouse Tesoro Traditional Italian Foods The Pottery Casual Dining Thonburi Thai Food Westside After 5
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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
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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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friendly pub you’ll want to call your own! Great food, great value! They come from near and far for our jumbo wings, our hearty homemade specials and perfect eggs benedict on Sundays. Local draught beers on tap, live music and sporting events on HD screens. We’re in the heart of the Village of Nottawa, just 5 minutes south of Collingwood. Reservations recommended on weekends.
4203 County Rd. 124 Nottawa (705) 445-5050 www.thedornochtapandgrill.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.
(705) 443-4461 10 Vacation Inn Dr., Collingwood www.gustavs.ca
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ith an eclectic menu that ranges from upscale casual to uniquely elegant, the Huron Club has something for absolutely everyone and a welcoming atmosphere (with live music 4 days a week) to enjoy Chef Reed’s inspiring food. Try the brunch/prime rib dinner on Sunday, free corkage/all-you-can-eat mussels on Monday - 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
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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 with spectacular views of Georgian Bay, Nippising Ridge and the 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 and on Fridays it’s only $10 per 750 ml bottle. Join us for our $5.99 BiG BREakFasT.
109 E. Ridge Rd., Thornbury (519) 599-7500 www.lorabay.com/dining
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roviding a warm, shipyard themed dining experience that takes fresh local ingredients & old school basics to the next level for everyone! Offering 21-day aged AAA steaks, tenderloin & pork chops cut to order in house. Our menu includes fresh fish, Atlantic lobster, seafood, chicken, pasta & more. An excellent selection of local beer, wine & cider. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Closed Tuesdays. Reasonably priced.
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 10
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ow located inside Mountain Springs Resort at the base of Blue Mountain. Not always spicy, Thai food is all about flavour & nutrition. A Thai meal consists of at least two main dishes, such as a curry & a stir fry, maybe with spring rolls. More dishes are ordered with more diners. Each person takes a little food from each dish to enjoy with our aromatic nutritious steamed brown jasmine rice. Eating for healthy living at THONBURI. No MSG.
Thonburi Thai Food 796468 Grey Rd 19 Blue Mountains (705) 446-2167
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hen the doors close at the Westside Diner‌ Westside After 5 Trattoria Rustica emerges. Chef Adele’s passion for freshness and quality ingredients make for a memorable authentic Italian dining experience. The patio is perfect to enjoy an anti-pasta & glass of wine. Our menu offers a wide range of appetizers, salads, main courses and desserts. Ideal for private functions, parties and catering is also available. Open from 5pm Wed - Mon.
Cranberry Mews 10 Keith Avenue, Unit 401 Collingwood (705) 444-1344
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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 Gustav Chophouse & Bar 10 Vacation Inn Dr., Collingwood 705.443.4461 Featured on page 6 Harbour Street Fish Bar 10 Keith Ave., Cranberry Mews, Collingwood 705.293.3474 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
Hungry Sumo 188 First St., Collingwood 705.293.1037
San Diego Italian Restaurant 72 First St., Collingwood 705.445.9876
The Falls Inn 113 Robert St., Walter’s Falls 519.794.4388
Huron Club 94 Pine St., Collingwood 705.293.6677 Featured on page 7
Santini’s Ristorante 61 Hurontario St., Collingwood 705.443.8383
The Grill at Lora Bay 109 East Ridge Dr., Thornbury 519.599.7500 Featured on page 7
Iron Skillet 20 Balsam St., Collingwood 705.444.5804 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 Memories Restaurant 15 Keith Ave., Cranberry Resort, Collingwood 705.445.6600 Mylar and Loreta’s Restaurant Highway 124, Singhampton 705.445.1247
Simplicity Bistro 81 King St. E., Thornbury 519.599.5550 Sisi Woodfire Eatery 27 Bruce St. S., Thornbury 519.599.7769 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 16 Schoolhouse Lane, Collingwood 705.444.9230 Featured on page 10
Northwinds Brewhouse & Eatery 499 First St., Collingwood 705.293.6666
TheSmoke 498 First St., Collingwood 705.293.5522
Old Mill House Pub 141 Mill St., Creemore 705.466.5244
The Corner Cafe & Grill 3 Bruce St. S., Thornbury 226.665.8800
Olde Town Terrace 65 Hurontario St., Collingwood 705.445.6950
The Dam Pub 53 Bruce St. S., Thornbury 519.599.2110
Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill 200 Gord Canning Dr., Blue Mountain Village 705.444.8680
The Dornoch Tap & Grill 4203 County Road 124, Nottawa 705.445.5050 Featured on page 6
Reef ‘N Beef Steakhouse 49 Huron St., Collingwood 705.445.5805 Featured on page 10
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The Mill Café 12 Bridge St. E., Thornbury 519.599.7866 The Pottery 110 Jozo Weider Blvd., Blue Mountains 705.443.5509 Featured on page 15 The Strand Fine Dining Grill & Piano Bar 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 Featured on page 11 Tremont Café 80 Simcoe St., Collingwood 705.293.6000 Twist Martini Bar & Wine Lounge 170 Jozo Weider Blvd., Blue Mountain Village 705.445.5000 West River Cookhouse 627 River Rd. W., Wasaga Beach 705.352.3663 West Side After 5 Cranberry Mews 10 Keith Avenue, Unit 401 Collingwood 705.444.1344 Featured on page 11
Fresh, seasonal fare inspired by the flavours and harvests of the Georgian Bay region.
As the sights and aromas of spring breathe new life into the Escarpment, they also bring new tastes and flavours that we’ve harnessed into our menus. Visit us at the Blue Mountain Inn, 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