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10 Must-Try Restaurants in Northwestern Ontario
From comfort food classics to lakeside gems, these 10 restaurants across Sunset Country serve up local flavour worth the detour.
1. The Whiskey Jack Restaurant & Tavern- Perrault Falls
Description: The Whiskey Jack is known (and loved) by both locals and visitors alike. The ambiance and character of this restaurant in Perrault Falls are as good as the food. All the food served here is homemade from quality ingredients. You can get burgers and pizza, of course, but that is not all. Everything on the menu has been carefully selected based on customer feedback. They also offer live entertainment in the summer, and the restaurant is fully licensed. They have an astonishing 4.8/5 stars and 140 reviews on Google. The brisket is something you have got to try. This is a must-stop place to eat!
Operating Hours: Open 11 am to 9 pm Wed. to Sat and 12 pm - 8 pm Sundays.
Location & Contact Info: Highway 105, Perrault Falls, Ontario. Ph: 807-529-6453, Follow them on Facebook
2. La Place Rendez Vous Restaurant - Fort Frances
Description: "Regional Canadian Cuisine with an international flair" is what you can expect when you eat at the dining room of La Place Rendez Vous Hotel in Fort Frances, Ontario. With a walleye dish of some kind almost always available, in addition to many other food items the whole family will enjoy, La Place Rendez Vous Restaurant is a must-stop if you're travelling through Fort Frances.
Operating Hours: Lunch: Mon. to Sun. 11-4 pm, Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 4 pm-10 pm, Sun. 4 pm-9 pm
Location & Contact Info: 1201 Idylwild Drive, Fort Frances, 807-274-9811. Follow them on Facebook
3. The Plaza Restaurant - Kenora
Description: "Put a little OPA in your life" is the saying at the Plaza Restaurant in Kenora, Ontario. If you love authentic Greek food, then you are going to love dining at the Plaza. This has been a family-run restaurant since 1969, and the Greek Gods of Food definitely reside here!
Operating Hours: Tues. to Fri. 11:30 am-2:30 pm & 4:30 pm-8 pm, Sat 4:30-8 pm
Location & Contact Info: 125 Main St S, Kenora, 807-468-8173. Follow them on Facebook
4. The Outdoorsman - Atikokan
Description: With a very appropriate name considering it's located in Atikokan, The Outdoorsman Restaurant caters to all tastes with delicious poutine, burgers and tasty pizza being highlights. The staff are very friendly and the service is exceptional. There's nothing like a hearty meal cooked for you after a day paddling or fishing out on the area's lakes.
Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday, 11 am to 8 pm
Location & Contact Info: 105 Main St E, Atikokan, Ontario, 807-597-6225. Follow them on Facebook
5. Antonio's - Red Lake
Description: Antonio's Restaurant in Red Lake, Ontario, is a favourite among locals and the many tourists who visit the community each year. Serving traditional (and fresh) Italian dishes. A major bonus is that they also have a bakery! The cinnamon buns baked fresh every Friday are fantastic. If you love seafood and want an appetizer, the bacon-wrapped scallops are delicious. The Homemade soups are also something else! Antonio's is a family-owned and operated business, and it shows in the service and quality dishes they make.
Operating Hours: Mon. to Fri., 11 am to 9 pm, Saturday 4 pm to 9 pm.
Location & Contact Info: 212 Howey St, Red Lake, Ontario, 807-727-3776.
6. Clooch's Ignace Tavern - Ignace
Description: With a motto of "Friends Gather Here", Clooch's Ignace Tavern provides friendly, small-town service and excellent meals. Choose from appies, burgers, and if available, try the pizza poutine—a unique and delicious take on the popular dish. In the evening, you'll enjoy drinks and a good time in the Tavern. Snowmobilers and anglers regularly gather here.
Operating Hours: Mon. to Thur. 11 am to 10 pm, Fri. to Sun. 8 am to 11 pm.
Location & Contact Info: 300 Nash St, Ignace, Ontario. 807-934-6441. Follow them on Facebook
7. Totem Resorts - Sioux Narrows
Description: While Totem Resorts is known for its great fishing, Totem and Yellowbird Lodge Restaurants in Sioux Narrows, are both open to the public and offer menus that are loaded with choices. Yellowbird Lodge is a frequent stop for boaters, anglers and in winter, snowmobilers. Everyone from kids to adults will be happy with the menu choices. Hint: the Lake of the Woods walleye shorelunch is a must-try!
Operating Hours: Totem Restaurant is open in the summer, and Yellowbird in the winter. Hours at Totem in summer are 7 am to 9 pm 7 days a week, and during winter, at Yellowbird, 11 am to 9 pm, also 7 days a week.
Location & Contact Info: Totem Road, Sioux Narrows, Ontario 1-800-66-TOTEM. Follow them on Facebook
8. Pelican Lake Sandwich Company - Sioux Lookout
Description: If you're travelling through Sioux Lookout, you want a sandwich and soup, the Pelican Lake Sandwich Company is the place to get it. They have a soup and sandwich of the day, or you can order from their menu and customize your sandwich to your liking. Their Monte Cristo sandwich is highly recommended.
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 10 am to 2 pm, closed Saturday and Sunday.
Location & Contact Info: 35 Wellington St, Sioux Lookout, Ontario, 807-737-7572. Follow them on Facebook
9. Riverview Lodge - Dryden
Description: Known as "Dryden's Historic Log Cabin", The Riverview Lodge offers some of the best meals anywhere in Sunset Country. They are open for lunch and supper, and you won't have a problem finding something you like off their large menu of selections. The wraps are especially good!
Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday, 11 am to 8 pm, closed Sundays. Reservations are required for supper.
Location & Contact Info: 148 Earl Ave, Dryden, Ontario, 807-223-4320. Follow them on Facebook
10. Leslie's Cafe and Bistro - Ear Falls
Description: If you're in or travelling through Ear Falls on Hwy 105, stop in at Leslie's Cafe & Bistro for a bite to eat. The mushroom caps appetizer is the best of many good choices, and the pulled pork is worth the trip alone. If you are really, really hungry, then try the Hangover Burger!
Operating Hours: Mon. to Sat. 8:00 am to 7 pm, Sunday 11 am to 7 pm.
Location & Contact Info: 30 Spruce St, Ear Falls, Ontario, 807-222-9923. Follow them on Facebook
Not an All-Inclusive List—Find More Great Restaurants in Sunset Country
The 10 restaurants listed here are just a small sample of the great culinary choices available in Ontario's Sunset Country travel region. There are so many more that could be added to the list. For a list of all the restaurants in the community you are visiting, contact the local travel information centre.
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