Why Would You Ever Eat Inside? Cottage Country’s Best Patios

Few things define the cottage country experience quite like a great meal enjoyed in the open air, and this region delivers on that promise in spectacular fashion. Whether you’re perched on a sun-drenched patio overlooking the Muskoka River, sipping something cold at a dockside pub on Georgian Bay, or settling into a garden terrace in the heart of a charming village, dining al fresco in this region is an experience that stays with you long after the last bite. From bustling main street patios and hidden garden gems to waterfront dining with views that rival anywhere in Canada, here is just a partial list of the outdoor dining spots worth seeking out across The Great Canadian Wilderness.

ALGONQUIN PARK

Arowhon Pines Little Joe Lake
Broken Paddle Patio Kawawaymog Lake
Portage Grill Canoe Lake

Voyageur Quest’s Broken Paddle Patio in Algonquin Park

ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS

The Bear’s Den at Algonquin Fine Foods Burk’s Falls
Bernard’s Bistro on the Lake Sundridge
Northridge Inn Sundridge
Pulled Smokehouse & Welcome Centre Canteen Burk’s Falls
Red Canoe Restaurant Kearney
Sips Craft Beverages Sundridge
The Swiss Country House Restaurant Ahmic Harbour

Red Canoe Restaurant at Edgewater Park Lodge in Kearney

LORING RESTOULE

Jake’s Place Restaurant Port Loring

MUSKOKA

Bala Falls Pub & Pizza Bala
Basilico Bracebridge
Blakes Memories of Muskoka Bracebridge
The Blue Willow Tea Shop Gravenhurst
The Boathouse Restaurant Taboo Gravenhurst
Christie’s Mill Inn & Spa Port Severn
Cottages Restaurant at JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa Minett
Crossroads Restaurant Rosseau
Dock of the Bay Steak & Seafood Grille Gravenhurst
Fin City Fish & Chips Honey Harbour
Grandview Golf Club Huntsville
The Griffin Pub Bracebridge
Lakeside Bala Bala
Maple Pub & Patio at Deerhurst Resort Huntsville
The Mill on Main Huntsville
Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery Bala
Muskoka on the Rocks Steakhouse & Pub Restaurant Huntsville
Oak Bay Golf Club Port Severn
Lamorna at The Oar Gravenhurst
The Old Station Bracebridge
On The Docks Pub Huntsville
The Pearl Muskoka Bala
Portside Fusion Port Carling
Portuguese House Huntsville
Rawley Resort Port Severn
The Restaurant at PK Lodge Bracebridge
The Rock Grill & Patio Minett
Rosseau Pizzeria Rosseau
Sawdust City Brewing Co. Gravenhurst
Smokin’ Hot BBQ Huntsville
Tall Trees Muskoka Huntsville
Touchstone Grill Bracebridge
Tulo’s Taqueria Muskoka Port Carling
Turtle Jack’s Port Carling
Windermere Pub & Patio Windermere
Windows Restaurant in Muskoka at Rocky Crest Mactier

Bayside Patio at Rocky Crest Golf Resort

PARRY SOUND & AREA

Blakes Memories of Muskoka Britt, Killbear & Seguin
Fairways Bar & Grill at Parry Sound Golf and Country Club McDougall
The Forest Restaurant at Grand Tappattoo Seguin
Gilly’s Snug Harbour Carling
Glenn Burney Patio Parry Sound
Henry’s Fish Restaurant Sans Souci
Henry’s Harbour Georgian Bay Parry Sound
Manitou Ridge McKellar
Muskoka Haus Pizza Seguin
Seguin Valley’s Bar & Grill Parry Sound
Trapper’s Choice Restaurant Parry Sound
Trestle Brewing Company Parry Sound – featured photo!

SOUTH ALGONQUIN

The Lakeside Smokehouse Madawaska

Glenn Burney Lodge in Parry Sound

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