Diners' Choice: Great for creative cocktails restaurants in Simcoe County

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Updated September 05, 2024

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The Common Stove

4.9

4.9 (1495)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steak

Orillia

About the restaurant

FIRE, SMOKE AND GOOD FOLK
Built around a wood-fired grill cooking local meats and vegetables, with a farm-to-table focus on local growers. The Common Stove is a place to gather for good spirits, community & conviviality.

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Heather

Dined 3 days ago

Was a busy Friday night but all the servers were so attentive and we felt well looked after. Food was amazing! The Grilled bok choy ceasar is delicious! I had the Arctic Char and my husband had the steak filet and we were stuffed! Perfect portions. Looking forward to our next visit!

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British Sunday Roast

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Sticky Toffee Pudding (for 2)

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Halibut

Fishbone Kitchen + Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (1258)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Mediterranean

Barrie

About the restaurant

Fishbone offers upscale dining with vibrant Mediterranean flavours to bring you an unforgettable dining experience. Perfect for date night or any celebration, come enjoy our delicious cocktails, fresh seafood and beautiful views overlooking the Friday Harbour Marina.

Online bookings are only available up to 6 guests. For larger reservations, please contact the restaurant for availability.

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Oksana

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing experience , food was excellent, service great

Fabbrica At Thornbury

4.7

4.7 (1106)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Thornbury

About the restaurant

Chef Mark McEwan brings his rustic Italian cuisine to Thornbury. Using traditional techniques, heritage flours and the highest quality produce available, the Fabbrica culinary team lets ingredients shine. From handmade pastas and seasonal salads to wood-fired pizza and regional antipasti, there is something for every taste. We look forward to seeing you.

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Lauren

Dined on Aug 28, 2024

Simply amazing restaurant- the specials were so creative and so delicious! The drinks and food and atmosphere is simply off the charts and made our trip to Thornbury one of the best! Brandon was our server and he made the night so special for us as well and his wine recommendation was perfect!

Beertown Public House - Barrie

4.7

4.7 (784)

CAN$30 and under

Comfort Food

Barrie

About the restaurant

Beertown Public House is the destination for the instinctively curious. We fuel your fascination for all things purposefully crafted, whether that's beer, cuisine or design. Our Guests know that life is too short for the ordinary. With 40 beers on tap and over 60 in bottles, there is a beer for everyone. Our Chefs have taken as much time as the brewers to craft everything that goes onto each plate.

If your desired reservation time is unavailable, call us directly at 705-999-0212. Please understand we are leaving some space available for walk-in Guests. Please stop by if you’re in the area.

Our team looks forward to serving you!

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Tricia

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Jenny our server was incredible. She made the experience even better. Everyone loved their food and it came hot and fresh.

The KTCHN

4.7

4.7 (1028)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Orillia

About the restaurant

Situated within the clubhouse at Braestone Club, The Ktchn features menus as lively as the views of the valley that extend beyond its bar and dining room. Inspired by the remarkable location, but open to creative interpretations and flavours, The Ktchn’s well-crafted cuisine is characterized by an eclectic perspective expressed through diverse dishes and fare. The maturing beverage program features a curated list of small-production wine and beer, and an assortment of thoughtfully crafted cocktails, unique gins and bubbly from Ontario and beyond. With engaging guest experiences like the 45oz Tomahawk, and playful dessert options. The Ktchn provides a place to create memories.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 2, 2024

wonderful service with a beautiful ambiance, amazing vibes with the music and the sunset view.

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Experience

Sunday Prime Rib Dinner

State & Main - Barrie

4.5

4.5 (275)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Barrie

About the restaurant

Welcome to State & Main Barrie. We serve elevated comfort food and cocktails, providing a vibrant downtown atmosphere in your neighbourhood restaurant & bar. Our location is directly off highway 400 and a great stop on the way to cottage country. Being only minutes away from downtown Barrie, we're surrounded by great amenities and shopping. Enjoy dinner with us before finishing your date night at the Cineplex Theater nearby! Students from Georgian College can stop in for one of our twice-daily Happy Hours. Fitness fans can work up appetites at the nearby LA Fitness before linking up with friends to have a few standout shareables. Whatever you're doing with your day in Barrie, State & Main is here to satisfy your cravings and provide you with a memorable dining experience! We hope to see you on our dog-friendly patio soon.

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Suzanne

Dined on Aug 9, 2024

Very good food and service was excellent, I would recommend to all my friends.

147

4.5

4.5 (1251)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Barrie

About the restaurant

Perfectly situated in Barrie’s downtown core, 147 provides beautiful views of Barrie’s picturesque waterfront. With a table seating capacity of 50+ and standing bar area, we welcome everyone to join us for an unforgettable meal.

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Anne marievip

Dined 6 days ago

This place is fabulous. From the atmosphere, the staff and the amazing meals. If you are lucky enough to experience an evening here with the doors open and a priceless view of the Bay. One of my favorite restaurants.

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The Lake Club - Friday Harbour Resort

4.5

4.5 (230)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

Barrie

About the restaurant

The Lake Club is an exclusive retreat at Friday Harbour. The Lake Club offers guests an unsurpassed experience of lifestyle, design, and hospitality. This modern, energizing space overlooking the Marina is the height of lifestyle where guests can enjoy lively and uplifting experiences. We are delighted to present curated contemporary guest favorites in our dining room, or patio. Welcome to your Lake Club.

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Brenda

Dined 7 days ago

We all had the chicken club. It was very good. Service was great . Would go there again .

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Experience

Le Bon Brunch

Kaytoo Restaurant and Bar

4.3

4.3 (681)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Blue Mountain

About the restaurant

First things first. we’ve been around for a while.. over fifteen years, but who’s counting?
we started out looking to bring the Canadian experience to our guests..
never thought we would discover what it is to be Canadian.. Canadian at it’s best.
Cozy, rustic eatery & nightspot with steak, seafood, upmarket pub grub, patio seating & water views.

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Danielle

Dined on Aug 28, 2024

We had a great experience. Service was great, food was great. Staff were very welcoming, managed to seat us a little earlier than our reservations and was great with our two little ones. Even did a special dessert for us to help us celebrate our anniversary.

Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Barrie - Mapleview

4.3

4.3 (68)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Barrie

About the restaurant

Kelseys has been Canada's Original Roadhouse Restaurant & Sports Bar since 1978. Inspired by the uninhibited spirit of road tripping and the classic Roadhouse, the rules are different at Kelseys Barrie - Mapleview. It is where you go to eat what you want to eat, drink what you want to drink, and be who you want to be. Enjoy classics like our fresh double stacked burgers, two-handed sandwiches, and unforgettable chicken wings. Fuel your adventurous spirit that craves something a little different - a little more Original!

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Claude

Dined 4 days ago

We had a birthday dinner and we were 6 good overall.

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