Side Trips from Toronto Restaurants

The dining in Stratford and Niagara-on-the-Lake is enough to boost a whole other genre of tourism, as there are a number of outstanding restaurants thanks to the area's many chefs being trained at the area's reputable culinary schools, and impeccably fresh ingredients from local farms. Produce, meats, cheeses, beers, and wine are all produced in Ontario, and some restaurants even have their own gardens, vineyards, or farms. In the immediate areas surrounding Niagara Falls, the dining is a little more lackluster, as views, convenience, and glamour take precedence over food, but there are some great pubs and upscale restaurants to be found among the tourist traps. Reservations are always encouraged, if not essential.

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  • 1. Blue Willow Tea Shop

    $$$

    The dozen or so petite tables are set with blue-willow-pattern china in this quaint restaurant serving traditional English fare on the Muskoka Wharf. High tea—a three-tier platter of shortbread, scones with Devonshire cream, and savory finger sandwiches, plus a pot of tea per person—is served every afternoon.

    900 Bay St., Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1Z9, Canada
    705-687–2597

    Known For

    • Quaint waterfront views
    • Rotating seasonal high tea menus
    • Gift shop selling a variety of 27 loose leaf teas

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner., recommended
  • 2. Boathouse Restaurant

    $$$

    Consistent with the aesthetics of Taboo Resort, the Boathouse offers luxurious and contemporary international cuisine in a subdued dining room with sleek furnishings, hardwood floors, and a wall of lakefront windows. The kitchen has oriented the menu to appeal to a health-conscious crowd.

    1209 Muskoka Beach Rd., Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1R1, Canada
    866-369--9672

    Known For

    • Waterfront barbecues with roast pork and lamb
    • Lovely views of the water
    • Fresh seafood dishes
  • 3. Sawdust City Brewing Co.

    $$

    Stock up on hoppy brews fresh from the source when visiting Sawdust City, which owes its name to the former local logging trade. There's a full kitchen on-site serving hearty gastropub fare like cheesy truffled burgers and duck wings, with regular live music scheduling.

    397 Muskoka Rd. N, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1G3, Canada
    705-681--1100

    Known For

    • Beer flight samplings
    • Eight rotating taps
    • Inside bar, patio, and kitchen areas with separate menus
  • 4. The Oar

    $$$

    A cut above the rest, The Oar entertains guests with its beautiful pinewood floors and rustic cabin-like interiors. Burgers and steaks can be had but the upscale tavern menu has been known to include specials like quinoa-stuffed portobellos on a layer of avocado chimichurri and pan-fried locally caught pickerel, plated with root veggies and pecans. Expect live music from locals and even an occasional Canadian star like Jim Cuddy. 

    530 Muskoka Rd. N, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1G3, Canada
    705-687--8618

    Known For

    • Live music on the patio
    • Locally sourced ingredients
    • All-you-can-eat spaghetti nights

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Recommended
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