The Original Just For The Halibut Taphouse & Grill — Restaurant in Kawartha Lakes

When we get a chance to visit Bobcaygeon, this was our go to restaurant. Been here many times but today's experience wasn't the best. The young girl server wasn't particularly rude but seems to not really care about our table. We order our food, yet right after, instead of putting the order into the kitchen, she stood at the next table just yapping away for 10 minutes. We ordered soft drinks, didn't even ask if we want straws, drops them off and leaves. After the food came out, not once did she drop by to ask how our food was. Then after asking for the bill, she brings the card machine, I pay and she asks if I want a receipt. After the transaction, she just walks away. Not a "did you enjoy your meal?" or a "thank you" or a "come visit again" Wow.. I just left thinking she must be a part timer or a student with a summer job but, we left thinking is it because we were the only Asians sitting there? Do I want to pull the race card? Not really but we sure did feel like second class citizens. Well sad to say but this was our last time at the restaurant of the many times...

One word: Fantastic.

After the Festival of Trees we were looking for somewhere to eat but the first two places we went by were full.

Stopped off at Just for the Halibut and it was full but luckily a table was just leaving. From the outside the place looked unremarkable but we were hungry and we had 6 adults and two kids so we weren't driving around any longer.

Immediately impressed by our server. Super friendly and down to earth. Very prompt with getting menus, drinks and food out.

The menu was impressive on its own. The variety was staggering. I figured at first glance it was going to be a limited menu fish and chip place but I was sorely mistaken.

The food was incredible. I've never had battered fish so properly cooked. Flaky, light and perfectly cooked meat.

Beer menu was impressive with lots of craft variety on tap. The server got beer out way quicker than any restaurant I've been to in recent memory.

100% will go back soon. There's so much more on the menu that I need to try.

You won't be...

My friends and I dined at Just For The Halibut on Saturday, April 26th, 2014. We were a table of 4 women. One of us (not me) was celebrating her 50th birthday. The service was impeccable as was the food. We have all eaten there before and enjoyed it. We had an assortment of appetizers (I really recommend the escargot!) and various entrees. They were all excellent. I personally had the bacon wrapped "senior" steak (5 oz.) and it was cooked to perfection. I would say that the steak was up to the same standard as any really good steakhouse. We had no room for dessert but had a specialty coffee to complete our meals. The staff put a candle in my friend's specialty coffee (it was whipped cream topped - REAL whipped cream) and sang Happy Birthday to her. This restaurant is not inexpensive but the ambiance, food and service make it a very worthwhile dining experience. I recommend that you make reservations. I will be returning there again for my next special outing. I am sure it will be just...