North Country Inn Restaurant — Restaurant in Vanderhoof

North country Inn restaurant makes you feel like you're in the north for sure. The entire place is essentially a big log cabin off a main road, and the mounted heads of deer, bison, elk, and moose give you no indication of anything other than this is a place for the northern folk who love the outdoors. The entire atmosphere was that of an older generation focused establishment and the ambiance was a but dated, but the place itself was clean. The staff was polite, however they were very slow. I won't count this against them as their attitude made up for a portion of their speed. I ordered a burger and fries with a side of onion rings, I order things like this because I'm a firm believer it is a great benchmark for a kitchen staff. These are some of the most common foods consumed in North America and every quality restaurant should be able to do it well. The food arrived, again a bit slow. Almost a half hour after ordered, and it was not busy in there as far as I was able to scope out. The burger itself was of OK quality, the BBQ sauce on it was a nice flavour, and added to the over profile, however the patty was bland and the burger itself was very greasy and I'm not saying juicy, just a lot of grease. The fries were semi cold, and not fully cooked as they were kind flimsy, the onion rings is where I had a bit more of an issue. I love onion rings, and although they were OK, they were also semi cold, and very salty. Salt is a great thing when used right. This was not one of those instances. Overall, I'd say it wasn't terrible food, but it wasn't great. The service was friendly and polite , but very slow. And the cost was way overpriced for the quality of food and service given. I'd suggest going for the atmosphere with a couple of buddies for a few beers, but beyond that I don't know if it would be my first choice. I'll be going again and trying something recommended by others and see if my...

A wonderful, unique and beautifully built large log cabin restaurant. A menu that consists of familiar western cuisine along with German cuisine. This is a place to go weather a truck driver hauling logs and wanting a hearty homestyle meal or are a group dressed up and celebrating a special occasion. From business luncheons, to travelers visiting Vanderhoof, youth sport teams celebrating together and everything in between. Everyone is welcome and treated well.

There is free parking in the rear of the building and street parking out front. Steps at the front entrance and a ramp for wheelchair access at the rear. A wheelchair accessible bathroom at the rear door and a second regular restaurant bathroom in the main section of the restaurant one floor down.

The restaurant is divided into 4 sections for different dining needs. A large open eating area for casual dining. A medium sized eating area with a fireplace for more intimate, cozy dining. A small, cozy eating area with window views for meeting with a friend for a casual peaceful lunch date & a private small, cozy banquet room for a group gathering.

The decor is eclectic with vintage western items ie saddles, vintage photos, wonderful taxidermy specimens of local animals and birds and animal hides. Displays of dolls, dish ware and misc items from Germany and other places. So many interesting and neat things to look at and discover while visiting the North...

Well, first off, I have loved this place. I often stopped for dinner a couple of times a year when I happened to be traveling through. I've likely eaten there a dozen times and I loved it. This time was different. I don't know if it's changed hands or what, but the quality was disgraceful this time. My potato had been split, which is common, and half way through it, I discovered a hair. The pork ribs were barely cooked. In fact, I would say they were far short of cooked. Parts were the colour of raw pork. The fat was a thick slab on top, not rendered down, and the sauce tasted like... well... Kraft sauce. I'm afraid I've lost my little oasis in this...