1886 Lake House Bistro — Restaurant in Callander

We've been here a few times and really love everything about the place. From the atmosphere, staff and of course the food everything is on point. The atmosphere is warm, cozy, welcoming/inviting and pleasant. In the summer they have a cute patio outside and in the winter they have a warmth inside with dim dinner lighting. We had a really nice waitress who not only went above and beyond but also had some great recommendations when it came to desserts and main courses. She really took the time to pay attention to her guests and the table making sure the correct cutlery was given depending on the dish being served and was quick to clear the table. Definitely invested herself to create the best experience. The Appetizer: We got onion soup which was cheesy, onions were well caramelized and full of flavour to the very last spoon and it was served in an adorable soup bowl. This was my first time trying Escargot and honestly it was pretty awesome. It was rich in flavour, not too rubbery/chewy and better then I could have imagined snails to taste. The only other place I would want to experience this is in France itself:) Our waitress went the extra mile to bring us some extra toast to dip into all the buttery goodness left. Main Course: I had Fish and Chips, my partner had the Nipissing Burger. I'm not going to lie my Fish & Chips was good but omg his burger was so much better. Next time we visit the burger is what I'm getting. The blue cheese (which I normally hate) was surprisingly good and didn't over power or ruin the flavour of everything else in the burger. Burger = 10/10 Dessert We tried 3: creme brûlée, cheesecake & walnut ice cream. The Creme Brûlée won. It was smooth inside and crunchy on top with a hit of coffee flavour in the background. Walnut ice cream was really nice, enjoyed the walnut taste, and the cheesecake was pretty good too. I loved the caramelized apples on top very nice touch. This is one of the few best experiences we've had dinning at a restaurant specially up here. It's locally sourced with great attention to detail and I'm not surprised it's won Award of Excellence for the...

Beyond disappointed. I went to Lake House Bistro today because I’ve heard good things about their Sunday brunch, and I can positively say I will not be returning after today. First of all I completely understand the new rules, regulations, and restrictions are very stressful for small businesses, and therefore lack of staff is expected. However, it doesn’t give you the right to be extremely rude to your customers. You would think now, more then ever you would want to keep customers coming in. From the moment we arrived (I’m assuming it was the male owner) was rude. At first he wasn’t inviting whatsoever and we agreed he was probably stressed out about running around being the only server, so we let it slide. Then once seated we thought okay, he is a bit more polite. Nope. At one point, mid meal the umbrella in our table outside literally rose up about 10 feet into the air and came crashing down ontop of my head/lap. Other customers ran to me and helped the umbrella off and everyone being pretty surprised by the whole event, lay the umbrella down on a nearby table. The (assuming female owner) came outside and the table nearby mentioned what happened and she was attentive and was taking care of the umbrella situation. Then this man comes back outside and looks at the umbrella and has the nerve to say to me “I thought you would have at least moved it out of the way, but okay?” And walks around it. To which I replied it hit me in head!! I have never been spoken to so rudely while being served in a restaurant by an employee. Especially when it was something that should have never happened. Those umbrellas should be secured in the table! That situation could have been way worse. Also, food was not worth...

1886 Lakehouse Bistro is a rare gem & (in my opinion) the best restaurant in the North Bay area. Going there, is a treasured experience that will leave you wanting to go back again and again.

In the past 4 years of living in North Bay, we have tried quite a few restaurants- none of which even compare to how we feel about 1886. This warm and inviting space that feels like a luxurious cottage/cabin makes you feel right at home. The atmosphere is lovely, the staff, even lovelier. The service has always been top quality. The last couple of times our server has been, Cassie, who is very personable, informative, attentive, and sweet. The food is always exceptional, The chefs definitely know what they're doing. My favorite dishes are, the zucchini pesto pasta, all of the delicious burgers, the steaks (with all of the sides), the spinach salad, The muscles, and more. I haven't tried everything yet, but everything I have tried surpasses the bar.

We are always seated right away, there's a cute patio option, or inside dining- every spot is a great spot. The wine list is perfection. The cocktails are creative and delicious.

If you haven't tried Lakehouse Bistro yet, try it today! If it's just been a while, what are you waiting for... It's still so fabulous!!

Thank you Lakehouse Bistro 1886 With...