Naagan — Restaurant in Owen Sound

Dining at this restaurant was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we stepped inside, we were welcomed with warm hospitality and an atmosphere rich with culture, tradition, and story.

The set menu was a beautifully curated journey through Indigenous Canadian cuisine — thoughtful, seasonal, and deeply rooted in ancestral knowledge. Each course told a story, every dish was bursting with flavour, skillfully balancing the rustic and the refined.

The use of foraged ingredients added a unique touch that elevated the experience beyond just food. This was a connection to the land, lovingly prepared and respectfully shared.

Portions were perfectly paced, and the presentation was as stunning as the flavours. The staff were incredibly knowledgeable, offering insight into each dish’s origins and cultural significance, which made the experience even more meaningful.

This isn’t just a meal — it’s a celebration of heritage, resilience, and the beauty of Indigenous culinary traditions. Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience a one-of-a-kind, authentic, and unforgettable...

Best meal I’ve ever had, and I’ve been lucky enough to have dined at several restaurants with Michelin stars. The food is artistry, but also more local than local — foraged, game meats, fish caught by chef Zach Keeshig’s cousin. Our kids joked that we’d be eating pine cones, and I think they were used in some way at least twice! What also sets Naagan apart is the intimacy. Chef Zach explains each dish personally — the origins of his ideas, as well as place, and treatment of ingredients, which is obviously extensive. I left feeling like I had had the pleasure of meeting a person about to be famous and a restaurant I wouldn’t soon have access to without a long wait. Make a weekend of your visit and explore nearby beaches. It was a privilege to have been a recipient of Chef Zach’s sharing of his Indigenous culture at this incredible level of expertise (PS, it goes without saying that every dish...

10/10 - This dining experience blew us away. I've never tasted or been submersed in flavors or visual delight, like this, ever. Chef Zach was warm, grounded, letting us ask curious questions and spent time at each of our tables - introducing the dishes and eating them letting us explore the individual ingredients with his knowledge and insights in table-to-table visuals. Incredible. I could cry - it was that amazing. The serving staff were so kind, friendly and put you at ease. No pretentiousness, just inspired and creative infusions of Ojibwe culture --- at its best.

For fine dining - this deserves a Michelin Star!!! Anything less would be disrespectful to thr heart and soul we...