Willow Ridge Pub and Eatery — Restaurant in Ontario

We decided to give this place a try after the good reviews. We had high expectations, and we were looking forward to lunch after the high Google rating.

We were greeted by the bartender/server, and we were told to pick any table. There was 1 server and 1 cook in the kitchen. The place was empty.

First impressions were not very good with some dirty tables, crumbs, and paper on the floor by the table we picked. I saw a fly at the window.

We waited a few minutes and got some menus.

We ordered calamari for an appetizer. The calamari was ok. The portion size was not worth the $18 we paid. We received about 11 pieces of calamari. It's not worth it, in my opinion. 5/10.

We ordered 2 mushrooms and Swiss burgers with fries $19. The burger patty in both burgers was very dry, overcooked and lacked any flavour. The burgers are not cooked to order.

There was garlic aioli on the burger, but I couldn't tell. The bun was overly toasted. The bacon was paper thin, overcooked, and had a texture like paper and had a brittle texture. The bacon also lacked any flavour. 4/10.

The fries were bland and over cooked. 6/10.

Kids meal chicken strips were a large size portion but the stripes tasted greasy and nauseating after a few bites. 6/10

The kitchen is open to view to the dining area by the bar.

I noticed the cook in the kitchen rubbing his nose with his bare hands while making our order. He wore no gloves. Not a good first impression.

The server was very nice and attentive. 10/10.

We really would have loved to enjoy a good meal and don't want to be too critical, but we were genuinely disappointed.

The food is definitely not going to be calling me back for another visit. ...

I felt very comforable eating at this restaurant! Covid safety protocols are excellent. Dining indoors or outdoors was spacious & uncrowded even though it was reasonably busy. They also provide take out service. Being on a golf course, the views are amazing! The food is reasonably priced. Two of us dined for lunch (1-piece fish & chip/chicken tai bowl) for under $40, plus tip! Service was excellent; courteous & knowledgeable! Definitely worth a short drive, just south...

The server was great, he was very attentive. Ordered the Canadian Burger. The two beef patties in the burger were very dry. Another member of my party ordered the chicken wrap, and he thoroughly enjoyed it. I would definitely give it...