The Corner House Bistro — Restaurant in Georgina

If I didn't live in Georgina, I would drive out of my way to visit this restaurant. Since the new owners took over, the food and outstanding and the service is second to none. I started with a goat cheese and beet salad, that included both red beets and golden beets roasted and served on a bed of greens with candied pecans. I followed that up with a medium rare prime rib, served with a mix of vegetables (asparagus, green beans, carrots, etc.) and mashed potatoes. The prime rib was served au jus with horseradish, and I will admit the horseradish was not the best I've ever had but it was acceptable. The prime rib though was outstanding. I had the smaller portion and found it to be quite generous. Desert for me was the brownie, served with some berries and drizzled with a chocolate sauce - divine. I complimented my meal with a wonderful Pinot Noir from France. I loved their "charity bread" - the first serving is on the house, and additional orders were $3, with proceeds going to a local charity chosen every month (this month is it heart and stroke).

The restaurant is pricey, but it is fine dining. For fine dining I expect a different level of service and food, and this wonderful little gem absolutely delivered on that. It's a small, cosy bistro with limited seating and an absolutely pleasurable experience. Since it was my birthday, they actually gave me a beautiful red rose from a local florist and it's these little touches that make this little bistro fantastic.

In case anyone thinks I'm going overboard in my praise, I'll point out that my husband is extremely fussy about the restaurants he'll go too (I have spoiled him with my cooking at home) and he truly loved it tonight and suggested we return. That in itself is the highest praise! Well done Corner House!

PS - I don't have photos because I was too busy...

My now fiancée and I went to this restaurant for our anniversary dinner. It was also to celebrate our engagement as I proposed earlier that day. The owners were so kind and accommodating almost as if they were hosting us at their own house (which I mean it is called Corner House Bistro so it makes sense). This is probably the most amazing restaurant experience I have had and it definitely had the amazing ambiance that I wanted for our special day. The food was probably the best I have ever had and the portions were great. We were completely stuffed but still went on eating because there was no way we could stop. We were coming in from a trip from Huntsville and they usually have seating times for 6:30pm but I was worried we wouldn't make that. The owner made special accommodations for us to come in at 7pm instead for our special dinner. Throughout our dinner, our server Michelle and the owner would check-in and talk to us about our trip and engagement and it really felt like we were amongst friends. We will definitely be back to celebrate other milestones and anniversaries. I have also heavily recommended this place to my future in-laws because I know they will be blown away by the restaurant that they will probably pay for my whole wedding. I really cannot say enough good things about this restaurant and at this point you have to go and experience it yourself. If you have any doubts at all or require a sign to see if you should choose this place to visit for a nice dinner or to celebrate an event, take this review...

EDIT: I appreciate the owners comments given below. It appears to be a one off experience and misunderstanding. I appreciate the feedback from the owners.

Original: I usually never write a bad review but felt like I needed to post this. It may be one off situation but it doesn't change how we felt after the night ended. We were a big group traveling through the town and decided to make a last minute discussion to visit one of the highly rated restaurants in the town to try out the meal. To our surprise the host was able to accommodate our large group and everything was going well (even the food tasted amazing). Unfortunately the night was ruined and left a sour taste when the server insisted from the very moment we sat down that it was a high end restaurant in a condescending tone implying we were out of place. Yes we were wearing shorts and Birkenstock as it was an impromptu visit but those repeated comments made many people in the group felt uncomfortable and judged by the server. The server did come back to apologize but it was one of those "sorry but not sorry" sorta conversation. We had our meal as quickly as possible, packed a few deserts to go and left the place. I would recommend the restaurant for those who want to spend $30-$60 on a meal as long as they dressed for it. I sincerely hope it is a one of situation but it did...