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Really a stunning place. A gem hidden in Campbelford Ontario. A most gracious owner with an talent for quality service and outstanding food. We had the crispy veggie bites to start with and they were wonderful. Not too much batter just the right amount of crispiness and a lovely spice flavor with dipping sauce. We are curry loving people- my husband had the Rogan Josh, very surprising quality and flavourful. The dal was lovely and he says the raita was the best he has ever had. And he has had a lot! I am lactose and gluten sensitive so I opted for the roast beef. I never order roast beef at a restaurant but it was described as the most tender roast beef I would taste and it was true. It was extremely tender and full of flavour. It came with some surprisingly special potatoes...ask how they are prepared. Yum! Roasted vegetables and some rice. Our children ( 9 and 11) loved the homemade chicken fingers and homemade French fries. They were treated to a special tour of the kitchen to see where their food was made. It was a lovely bonus for the kids and we appreciated it as it was during their peak dinner rush. We arrived without a reservation as we were out of towners - there were no tables at the patio. They were short staffed but they offered to accommodate us upstairs. The staff were lovely and helpful. The children received bubble wands after dinner and were delighted. And so were we. Thoroughly recommend The Dockside Bistro.
LTB FLTB F
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Dockside Bistro is a lovely restaurant. The building was originally a church, built in 1870, that has been converted into a restaurant. The stained glass windows are a reminder of the building’s original purpose. The patio of the restaurant overlooks the Trent river. We were a group of 11 that ate dinner at the restaurant. The service was excellent and the food eclectic. The menu was a fusion of American food (the roast beef was excellent) and Indian. The tandoori chicken bites were succulent.. We had some vegetarians in our group and the menu had a lot for them. There were mini potato patties with a crispy outer shell and delicious beetroot curry, both gluten free. The service was excellent. Liz waited on us with an ever present smile. The owners Sarah and Sandy personally checked on us as they do for every table. The restaurant also has a bar with a wide selection of alcoholic drinks at very reasonable prices. If you are in Campbellford Ontario, this restaurant is a must visit.
Udayan SinhaUdayan Sinha
30
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10 stars and I can give more. The best service in Canada! So many years living here and traveling the length and breadth, this was by far the most welcoming establishment ever. The food is awesome, the prices are awesome, the staff is awesome and the location is awesome. They opened the patio for us in the cold for our little one. We are so grateful for the owners and staff to come and check on us and on our pet even though it was cold outside. The food was excellent and the portions are probably proportionate to the price. How did it take us so long to find this place. I cannot forget the pet menu here… no other place has it. Our dog was so happy to have been welcomed so nicely on the patio. I have no words, I’m crying as I type this. For us our pet is our child and this has been the most pleasant experience for him and for us.
Gaurav ShindeGaurav Shinde
60
What a beaauuttiifull location. I loved their patio on the river. The staff is extremely polite, very attentive. Ordered perogies nachos - piping hot but i had hoped for more veggie toppings and lesser cheese. And a burger which the chef came and explained was a 16 ounce (2 patties of 8 ounces each) and is prepared from scratch each time, no frozen patties, no eggs and would take 30 mins to prepare. He then proceeded to say the same thing to another gentleman who had ordered the burger, which effectively meant the burger was going to be more than 30 mins. It took 45 mins, and sadly it was not worth it. Too much grease, with the patty and the bacon, just one piece of lettuce. Patty was so crumbly that it had to be eaten with a fork and knife. Side of fries was amazing. The wait staff was extremely polite and brought us chocolates with the bill.
Namita ChaudharyNamita Chaudhary
30
My husband and I had dinner at Dockside and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The building is beautiful and unique and was nicely decorated for the holidays. Our waitress was kind and attentive and the chef came to explain the specials. We ordered the fish bowl cocktail, which was absolutely delicious. My husband ordered the steak and I had the butter chicken. While my husband did note the steak seasoning was unique and not something he was used to, he still enjoyed it and liked trying something new. The butter chicken was absolutely amazing! Huge portions and so so tasty. It had all the flavour you want but wasn’t overly spicy, one of the best butter chickens I’ve ever had. My husband gave our compliments to the chef and they were nice enough to give us a complimentary dessert as well! 10/10 recommend visiting this restaurant!
Nicole De Las LlagasNicole De Las Llagas
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Address
67 Queen St, Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0, Canada
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+1 705-653-3737
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thedocksidebistro.com
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4.3
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attractions: Giant Toonie, Campbellford Farmers' Market, restaurants: Dooher's Bakery, Apollo's Pizzeria, Capers Tap House, 52 North Pub & Grill, Antonia's Bistro, The Riverview Family Restaurant, Be My Guest Family Restaurant, Ming Star Restaurant Inc, Chicken Kingdom & Seafood, D's Modern Caribbean Cuisine
