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Elmhirst's Resort, Keene, ON

Elmhirst's Resort

5 (245)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Farm-to-table
1045 Settlers Line, Keene, ON K0L 2G0

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for scenic views
Elmhirst’s Resort is an all season, cottage resort and conference facility. It offers a spa, excellent dining and a host of activities for the whole family. Our collection of cottages is nestled on the pretty shore of Rice Lake. It is managed by a fifth generation of Elmhirst family and continues to offer the very best of the Kawarthas — much of it grown here, raised here or sourced from our very own 240-acre property.

This property is the cornerstone of the Elmhirst’s Resort experience, and we’re committed to preserving it. Toward that end, we pride ourselves on environmental sustainability. In every aspect of our operation, we strive to use resources respectfully, and are always looking for new ways to ensure the land’s continued majesty.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Steak, Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–8:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Sat 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Amber Bissonnette, Darwin Bell
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us and ask for our group sales department for private and large bookings
  • Neighborhood
    Peterborough
  • Cross street
    Settlers Line and Lakeview Road
  • Parking details
    Private asphalt parking with a garden fringed walk to the Dining Room.
  • Public transit
    Not Available
  • Entertainment
    Pianist Ron Goodacre plays a wide assortment of favourites at Sunday Brunch....a local dining institution.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Tuned up Tuesday BBQ BUFFET and Live Music

    CA$25.00 - CA$45.00 per person

    Jul 1, 2025 - Aug 26, 2025
    Enjoy the beautiful Elmhirst's Boardwalk with all you can eat Elmhirst's own BBQ featuring our famous beef brisket and all your BBQ favourites and live music to keep the party rolling. Event is rain or shine, and will happen indoors in the case of inclement weather
    Tuned up Tuesday BBQ BUFFET and Live Music Photo
  • NSWS Elevated BBQ Dinner

    CA$150.00 per person

    Aug 16, 2025 only
    Join us for the 2nd North shore wine society, this time for an outdoor barbeque experience with a reception, buffet dinner and live charcoal grilling, paired with a selection of fantastic wines.
    NSWS Elevated BBQ Dinner Photo
  • NSWS Cozy By The Fire Dinner

    CA$150.00 per person

    Mar 7, 2026 only
    The winter Northshore Wine Society Dinner will be created and hosted by Chef Darwin Bell, who will be featuring the best in cozy comfort food, charcuterie and preserves, a taste of the late winter and the best treats from deep in the cellar.

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What 245 people are saying

Elmhirst's Resort reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elmhirst's Resort offers "peaceful view" dining with excellent food and service. Guests rave about the "relaxed and quiet atmosphere" and "fantastic" experiences, with standout dishes like the "all you can eat roast beef dinner." The friendly staff and scenic Rice Lake views make it a must-visit destination.
245 Reviews
  1. Beth

    Toronto / Ontario10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pub food. Good quality locally sourced. Nice location on Rice Lake.

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  2. Scott

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience. Highly recommend. Food - excellent quality.

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  3. Shawn VIP

    Toronto / Ontario7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We very much enjoy having dinner in the Hearthside room. For us it ticks a lot of boxes, peaceful view, pleasant staff, relaxed and quiet atmosphere and good food at a fair price. A regular on our rotation.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jill took great care of us. Food was delicious and nourishing.

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  5. Iain

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was absolutely fantastic. Wonderful location, great service and excellent food. So happy with our first experience. We will definitely be back.

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  6. Lydia

    Ottawa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner experience at Elmhirst, as always.

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  7. Ryan

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for an amazing evening. The experience was awesome!

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  8. Nancy

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dining room with scenic view over Rice Lake

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  9. Lisa

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to Elmhirst many times and our family loves to vacation there. Grown kids and their family and us. It is great! Appreciate the pet friendly cabins. The staff are fantastic - friendly, accommodating.

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  10. Miranda

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience, and enjoyed both the meal and atmosphere.

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FAQs

Elmhirst's Resort offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (705) 295-4591.

Elmhirst's Resort is rated 5 stars by 245 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Elmhirst's Resort

1045 Settlers Line, Keene, ON K0L 2G0

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Settlers Line and Lakeview Road
  • Neighborhood
    Peterborough
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–8:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Sat 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Steak, Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private asphalt parking with a garden fringed walk to the Dining Room.
  • Public transit
    Not Available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Amber Bissonnette, Darwin Bell
  • Entertainment
    Pianist Ron Goodacre plays a wide assortment of favourites at Sunday Brunch....a local dining institution.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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