Here you have the reviews of people who know the products and services of White Owl Bistro (Catering) in North Bay territory (Canada).
Now this firm receives a score of 4.5 stars over 5 and this rating was based on 127 reviews.
As you can read, it has an average rating is basically the top, and it is founded on a very high number of opinions, so we can say that the evaluation is quite reliable. If many people have bothered to give their score when they are satisfied with the business, it works.
As you know, we do not usually stop to give tatings when they are good and we usually do it only if we have had a problem or incidence...
This Catering corresponds to the category of Restaurant.
If you are trying to make food look upscale and pretentious, then it better deliver to that effect. The dish, beets with cheese is something any five year old can whip up easily, is it worth the $10, definitely not. If there was more care put into the dish then maybe, if there were different levels in the dish then I could maybe justify $7, but not for $10. The menus were “seasonal”. All that meant is when they ran out of one ingredient they substituted it for another, same dish – different sauce. I am not impressed with the level of service and quality of food for the price point they were charging. The beef, $34, was not cooked as per order; any chef worth their salt should be able to cook medium-rare to perfection on a slow night. They had the right idea years ago, but have since failed to adapt to the times. Their food is neither complex nor even simply tasty. The ambiance is amateurish at best (same five songs on loop). Not worth the money.
Delicious food, beautiful atmosphere and opposed to what someone else said it is very clean! Love this place!!!
Awesome food, great service highly recommend!!
Oh how ye supports the unlicensed commercial gill netting of Lake Nipissing for profit. Definitely not my cup of tea.
They only offer a brunch menu on Sundays but we shared the pasta Alfredo and the open-faced Smoked Atlantic Salmon sandwich. Prices reasonable and staff friendly. Inside dining room more refined than what outside appearance hints at. Relaxing ambient music.
Very good food and service, nice patio- would highly recommend.
Food is always great here and the staff are fast and friendly
Awesome food, service and entertainment!!
If its your first time in North Bay and YOU have to go to White Owl Bistro! It’s the cutest little spot with amazing food. The White Owl Bistro is to die for. The service we received was so amazing and we will definitely be back again. They made us feel welcomed and gave us an amazing experience.
Delivery was not available on New Years Eve.
Terrific brunch and friendly staff. Beautiful location. Ate on patio.
Wonderful locally sourced food with flavours that don't disappoint. Cozy spot!
Awesome food, awesome service definitely will be back to this hidden gem
Always a fantastic experience. Worth every penny. Love the food options. North Bays hidden gem!!
My hubby and I decided we wanted to go out and try something new in North Bay. We come to town about twice a year and always wanted to try the White Owl Bistro based on the reviews. We ordered the special "surf and turf" pasta that included an entrée and desert as well as the mussels and filet mignon. It was very tasty! I was impressed since I have visited a few restaurants like Churchill's and the Station and this place is my new favourite of NB. Service was excellent and will definitely come back!
Delicious meal, fantastic service and a creme brule that always satisfies!
This well established restaurant, on the shores of lake Nippising in North Bay, is one of our favourite foodie destinations in the region. We sat on the patio and were surrounded by the great environment and attentive service. The food was good, including the fresh, homemade bread. Our 4 star rating was due to the table not being cleared between courses and the time to have our mains delivered to the table was quite lengthy. Otherwise this iconic, shoreline establishment is a must visit when touring the North Bay area!
Service was nice. Poured my can of pop into my glass at the table.
Good food, good outdoor dining. Great date night with my wife.
Service
There soups are always excellent
Very decent food.
Down to earth and classy. Located in a small early mid 20th century house, perhaps even older, repurposed as a restaurant. Upon entry you feel as though you have entered someones home.; Warm and welcoming. Expect to open your wallet a tad. We sat in what would be the backyard facing Lake Nipissing. Pure excellence.
Absolutely fabulous food, great location, beautiful lakeside patio.
I make a point to come here over the past few years when I pass through the area. Excellent service, amazing menu. Last night after I ordered I walked across the grass to the beach and put my feet in the water while my meal was being prepared. Perfection.
I like it so much
Terrific spot. Excellent pickerel and delicious walnut and caramel cheesecake. Friendly staff and pleasant setting. Would love to try everything, it all looks delicious!
Excellent food in a nostaligic location. 50 + years ago it was the corner store I went to as a child to get a comic book and a popsicle. White Owl was the brand of cigars and the neon sign can still be found on the patio. I had the roasted beet salad, excellent. My husband had the potato crusted pickerel, also excellent. The mashed potatoes were so delicious. Thanks for everything. And yes, one of the only restaurans serving locally sourced, fresh ingredients. Delicious, serving size is good and plated beautifully. Thanks again!
Great food, service, and atmosphere. Highly recommend!
Very disappointed with the brunt creme brulee tonight on our Anniversary dinner. Add to that the raw carrots I could not cut with my knife...really. If you are going for an important evening out there are other choices.
One of the only places in North Bay offering locally sourced, fresh produce, meat, and fish. All hand made ingredients. Reasonably sized, unique menu. Prices above average, but there are chains and novelty/tourist restaurants more expensive serving frozen food and oven fries.
Consistently great and local food and excellent service. Whether for a romantic dinner out or Sunday brunch, White Owl Bistro never disappoints!
I have creamed my pants a many a time thinking of the creamy texture of there cheese cake. No joking though amazing people, amazing food.
Absolutely delicious
**Updated** started to get sick about 2-3 hours after eating here. Was sick the rest of the day and night and some of this morning. The only thing I ate that day was this meal. I would not come here again. Ordered the roast beef croissant sandwich and the crepes for dessert. The sandwich wasn't bad, nothing really special honestly. Fries could be cooked a bit longer for sure. Dessert was great. Server was very nice and quick.
Great service, nice variety on the menu. Food is good and nicely plated.
Little nice romantic place with delicious meal
We were passing thru town and this was close to our motel. Excellent dinner!
Locally sourced ingredients, friendly staff. This place is a little gem.
Got room service delivered at our suite and the food was amazing! The menu selection is very well rounded and lots of locally sourced items. The lamp pot pie was succulent and so flavorful! White wine mussels and charcuterie board hit the spot! The young lad who brought our order was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Would 100% recommend and would certainly eat here again. Thank you white owl bistro!
I cannot say enough good things about the food and service here. My family booked the place for a spot for us to eat and rest after a funeral of a dear relative who passed quickly and suddenly. They were amazing. We had kids, we had elderly, I felt like we were treated with such respect, they social distanced the best they could. I’m sure it was a difficult task for the servers but they stayed so professional and warm. Just a huge thanks of gratitude for offering us such a beautiful meal and wonderful warm service.
Wonderful afternoon dessert here ...just happened to find this gem along the lakeshore as we journeyed back south! Will definitely visit whenever we are in this area again!
Excellent service. Wonderful food.
Atmosphere and staff and food... Amazing
Wonderful service and nice bistro menu. Very good wine and craft beer selection. Food excellent, not to put down North Bay but it was outstanding and unexpected.
This is a hidden gem in northbay. With fabulous service, beautiful views and delicious food, I would strong recommend this experience if you are in north bay. The Sunday brunch is fabulous!
Great farm to table items. All local. More importantly, tastes great. Note big city prices but also larger portions. Went back for dinner after going for lunch.
Food was under seasoned. Nice view of Lake Nippising. Service was great. It was a meh lunch. Nothing outstanding.
Loved the service with food +view!
I thought it was casual but it was actually classy. Next time I will wear something nicer the a old t-shirt.
The place was beautiful, food was beyond excellent! Price was fair for the food!, will definitely be back whenever in North Bay! Loved it!
Excellent food and service!
Very nice clean place. Very cooperative and pleasant server
Excellent service and excellent food on a consistent basis
Fantastic food and atmosphere. Highly recommend the Sunday brunch.
Great food and service. Fantastic prices you got to check it out enjoy
I had the bison and wild boar burger and it was exceptional. The waitress was very friendly and the atmosphere is very quaint. It has a cozy feeling inside and there's an deck out back by the lake. Very nice place for a family meal
Cosy resturant with lots of options; stopped by for lunch and got the farmer's board and salmon open-faced sandwich with butternut squash soup. They have a patio in the back but it was rainning. The server said people can go all the way to the lake when waiting for food. Staff are attentive and very kind. Very happy customer, will return.
Excellent food.ice cold lake of bays craft beer sold year round
Amazing food, wonderful experience.
We were told that the special is $50 for 2 people for the duck. But it was $50 each. That is no special. Be careful when you are told the special.
Amazing food here sometime a lil wait but it's worth it. Always crazy good and all home made stuff
We went for a sunday brunch. Very good food, nice quiet place with afordable prices! We will definitly repeat the experience!
What makes this quaint little restaurant unique is that they make all the food from scratch and they use LOCAL ingredients! Don't go if you are looking for a low cost quick fix meal, DO go if you are looking for a nice dining experience. Yes, it is somewhat pricey (for North Bay) but when you consider that you are supporting local suppliers (like the pickerel and maple syrup for example) it is well worth it and they don't disappoint with the presentation and flavour. The food is DELICIOUS! Staff: friendly and attentive. Great place for an intimate couples date night ;)
Only tried it once, seems pricey for the quality. My sides tasted microwaved and dry. The bison burger was good, but certainly not worth $30.
Always an incredible experience. Food and staff are remarkable.
Always a fantastic meal and wonderful service here. Keep it up, can’t wait to be back!
Had French Onion Soup and Fried Camenbert with Chutney and a very nice Red local beer.....tasty and very satisfying out on the back patio. They were busy inside as it was still a bit chilly outside. Would go again once the summer menu is out and I'm in the area
Food is sustainably and locally sourced where possible. Last meal there was fantastic. This time the service seemed a bit off - friendly yet really slow. And the food was good and missing something.
Very nice selection on the menu. Prices are fair and quality very high. I had the Farmer's Board altered by removing the duck as I am a non meat eater. Chef was very accommodating in meeting my needs. The Gaspacho was excellent with a perfect amount of olive oil glistening on the surface. The view of Lake Nipissing only 50 metres away is a nice addition to dining on the patio!
Excellent meal,awesome personnel.
Incredibly delicious food, extremely pleasant staff. Prices are high but it is expected.
A little fancier than your average diner. Very tasty brunch
First time at this Restaurant. Awesome food & great service
The meal was delicious and the service fantastic
Dine in
Small space near Churchill's, limited menu but food is consistent and innovative. Intimate setting good for couples.
Love the food and have always had super servers.
Great food, friendly staff, nice outdoor seating in shaded area close to Lake Nipissing.
Ordered takeout. The blandest stir fry I have ever had. Thai vegetables with corn? This chef has never had Thai food!
Lunch
My girlfriend & I met for some much needed girl time & it just so happened to be Sunday brunch! Food was amazing ~ service was beyond compare ~ and to top it all off creme brule that is divine! Beautiful atmosphere ~ I felt so at peace! I would highly recommend going to The White Owl Bistro!
Great farm to fresh menu and lunch with a view of Lake Nipissing.
This is a must go restaurant in North Bay! The food is always amazing. The service is great. The atmosphere is wonderful. In the summer they have a patio looking out at Lake Nipissing.
Very cute little place. We were passing through North Bay and found this restaurant. What a treat. Amazing service friendly. Great ambiance. The food was really flavorful and the presentation was nice. Very clean. Was a bit pricey. But we would definitely return and recomend it.
The food and service were excellent. A good variety of unique foods from lemon pasta with scallops to a pot pie with rabbit. The prices are a bit high but worth it for the quiet dinner experience.
Wonderful place to eat at when in Northbay. Great food and friendly staff!
Great food excellent customer service
5 stars ,the food,the service and friendliness of owner and waitresses was exceptional. They went beyond to serve. You leave there feeling good. One of North Bay's best!
Food...service. Both fabulous. Our go to place to celebrate.
Nice cozy atmosphere and excellent service. The food is fresh and sourced locally. I had the pickerel and it was delicious!
Great Food, friendly service, water views, a bit pricey...
Meal type
Food wasn't as great as I thought it was suppose to be more mashed potato as a filler. Salad was left out too long it was mainly the white parts of lettuce for Caesar Salad. Was bitter. Didn't have 3 items we requested off the menu. Small portions for what I was expecting. Have eaten in much better places and got more for my money.
Great spot for lunch or dinner. We just walked in late afternoon for lunch and the service was great! Good food as well, recommend the Rainbow Trout! If you get a table in the back you can see Lake Nipissing. Tip: Take a stroll after your lunch/dinner to see the Lake up close. Just take a left when you exit the restaurant and keep going into the little peninsula. There is also a playground, good for families!
Great patio, excellent service and the company is the best.
Unfortunately our experience at the White Owl was not what we have experienced in the past. My husband ordered the special, a pickeral wrap that was mostly wrap and cole slaw...and little fish. My vegetable soup( and ceasar) was bland and my chickpea burger was overwhelming with spices. The server was very friendly and I'm hoping that this was just an off day, as we have always enjoyed our meals at the White Owl.
Excellent service. Food was very good and well presented. Just a little pricey
Wow! Delicious staff lunch today! 6 people who all ordered a variety of meals and 6 very happy customers! The sweet potatoe walnut soup was absolutely delicious!
Went there on our way through and must say pleasantly surprised, it was Delicious!
What a wonderfull night out for our anniversary. Rita took great care of us. And medium rare is really medium rare. The food was very tasteful and the cheesecake was delicious. As a picky Dutchman I can recommend The White Owl to all of them who love honest ingredients.
Everything was amazing. The food was delicious and affordable. The view from the patio is beautiful, and the atmosphere is so welcoming. Staff was incredibly friendly. Overall a fantastic experience, and the perfect spot for a date night!
Fantastic food and it's family run!
Wow! This is not your “local patio”! Truly excellent food and unbelievable service. We sat out back on the lake and had the beet salad (brilliant!) and the escargot (how do you go wrong with oil and cheese?:-) the the potato encrusted pickerel (two thumbs way up!) The only minor defect was the outside washrooms need an upgrade... But the service was impeccable. They rushed out meal (we were running late for a show) and split an entree beautifully. Well done! Highly recommended.
If you are looking for a rare dining experience this is the place for you. Intriguing drink menu including Mai-Tai and Mimosa. Excellent service (Thank you Cally) and food prepared to perfection. I had the lamb and my better half ordered the pork. Variety of dessert selections including my favourite Creme Brulee. You won't be sorry if you dine here.
Really enjoyed the chickpea burger, very good, perhaps a touch expensive.
I was there with a friend from out of town, for the first time. We sat at the patio, just amazing view of the lake. The we both had the steak it was done to perfection. They even make their own. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable about their food. I will differently return. If I could make any suggestion it would be that they might give the restaurant some very much needed curb appeal.
Excellent food, quiet, relaxed atmosphere. Well worth the $$$.
It was fine - decent food, but a little boring and pricey. Our party was seated right next to the kitchen, despite ample seating elsewhere when we arrived, and it was frustrating to constantly have servers trying to squeeze by our large table.
My wife and I were in North Bay with our 8 year old grandson. I did a search for restaurants in the area that offer gluten free options for our Grandson. The White Owl came up that they have gluten free options on their menu. The waitress offered that the chef could do a hamburger from their lunch menu and replace the bum with gluten free bread. The hamburger looked liked a burnt hockey puck. Our grandson took two bits and he left most of it for me. It tasted burnt. My wife liked her meal, but I was a little disappointed with my northern perch offering, considering the price. I just ask that the restaurant would be more up front what they offer as gluten free options.
Another delicious meal at the White Owl Bistro from Chef Renee and waitress Rita in North Bay while staying at the Sunset Inn next door with Chetan and Dipka. Two symbiotic businesses that so badly need our local support. Brilliant ambience, fine dining, excellent quality and customer service at reasonable prices.
Fabulous food and service, one of the best in town
Creative menu, fabulous food, friendly service. Quaint and pretty little place.
Excellent food and atmosphere!
service excellent and friendly spotlessly clean my life companion had a beef croissant and soup while i enjoyed the liver dressed with a delightfully seasoned onion bacon gravy with way too many great frites. kept the grilled garlic toast for the dog to save me from it. a gem just off lakeshore
lovely waitress, thank you rita!
Excellent Service....Cheesecake deliciously decadent
The food here is incredible, the menu is thoughtfully planned and not overwhelming. We've been three times and plan to make this a regular spot for brunch and dinners out. The local ingredients really make the difference, and Corrine and Rita provided excellent service to us.
I'd love to try one of everything on the menu. It's largely locally sourced, some of it raised by the owner/chefs on their farm. The dishes I did order were just as good as the menu write-up promised.
Patio is one of the best in town. Bistro offering high quality local ingredients. A gem found lakeside.
Great food, great service!
Love the food here, great service
Menu that's "just right" for options. Lovely inside and out. Great servers.
Delicious, locally-sourced food in a cozy atmosphere! Service was fantastic. Highly recommend.
The wrap was very tastey
So very disappointed. Husband and I went for dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary. After 2 hrs, we left hungry and gluten poisoned. This is not the quality we are used to enjoying at the White Owl. We were told we would receive a call from the owner. 2 days later.. still waiting.
Great food mostly local. Great atmosphere and servers. Never rushed to eat.
The coziness was inviting, the food was amazing and our waitress was very kind and attentive. It's a little pricey, but a nice treat, once in a while.
Nice fine dining but everything was overcooked.
Absolutely amazing, not a huge seafood fan but this place truly made me enjoy it. Lovely atmosphere and the best waitress in North Bay!
Excellent menu and great service!
Great Sunday Brunch, friendly staff, good music, loved the back patio
Completely great dining experience! Food was excellent. Nice patio on the water with entertainment Tuesdays and Thursday nights. In house homemade pasta. Creme brule was delicious. Atmosphere is appropriate for a family dinner or a romantic dinner for two. Highly recommend you visit here, I guarantee you'll become a repeat customer!
Stopped for lunch, great place on the lake for a meal, the panini and fish were very good.
Amazingly great food and our server he was awesome thx so much for a great Sunday morning ???? ???? ????
The food here is quite good and rather unique. But the prices are quite high. There are quite a lot of places in North Bay that offer high quality food at good prices, so I'm not sure I will be visiting again.
Delicious. On the fancy side!
Food was great and the service was wonderful. Highly recommend this place for date nights :)
Such a lovely friendly lady serving. .. we were there very shortly b4 close with a thirst on ... got wine and baked camembert ... fantastic. No huffiness due to time so close to closing like you do in chains nowadays. High class home made food in a very classy setting. Don't let the outside of the building fool you. I think the 1 and 2 star raters from the past have personal vandettas or something...either way they are obviously paying more attention to detail now Sunset Inn next door fantastic too.
Very nice service and excellent turkey burger
Very good dining experience, definitely gourmet food.
Lovely menu delisholously prepared... with a view of the lake !
A fantastic local place!!! Delicious and perfectly cooked dishes, very attentive servers and everything done perfectly in this challenging covid time for restaurants all over. Thank you for a delicious meal in a safe environment. ????
What a wonderful evening. We saw the excellent reviews and thought we would give the White Owl a try. Tasty local beer, lovely mussels and the cannaloni was fabulous. The service was a great bonus. This restaurant knows what they are doing!!????????????
We were traveling back to the United States from a trip to Maine, we stayed in North Bay. We were looking for a place to eat, and the White Owl popped up in our search. We drove out to the bistro and parked in front. The building is small and has a graffiti like front. There is a big modern looking restaurant across the street. We said, well let’s take a look. Inside is fantastic!! The service was great, very friendly, and the food was outstanding. If we are ever in the area again, we will be eating there again.
Great pizza, service and drink selection
Pleasantly surprised !! The outside looks like a small house but once inside, it was a cozy and intimate setting. Came here based on reviews and did not disappoint. The hostess was friendly and accommodating with our table request. Rita, our waitress, was so so kind and friendly. She also knew answers to questions we had about the menu and ingredients. We ordered the Farmers Board, Strip Steak and the Special Table d’hôte baked Chicken stuffed with Camembert, Mushroom and spinach. The accompanying veggies and potatoes were local produce and taste better than the chains. Cheesecake was delicious. The food presentation was excellent. Would come here again but unfortunately live 5hrs away. Was only passing through and glad wife picked this restaurant.
Just stopped in for a quick lunch... I found this place by googling “best place to eat in North bay” I don’t like eating at franchise eateries and love supporting local and need to have a new experience each time I go out to eat. This place was “AMAZING” great vegan option (not that I’m vegan) locally sourced food and meat. Service was AmAZING... I barely ever go to North bay but if and when I do again this is the place as e I’m going to eat time!! Thank You for a great experience!
If my family is due for the Bays best dinner treat this is our choice. Tried most everything on the menu... never disappointed. Very nice on the lake patio for those beautiful days.
Awesome food, spectacular service
Food was exquisite! I had the chicken, bacon and mushroom pasta with zucchini noodles and red pepper sauce. Me and my hubby were celebrating our 3 year anniversary together and we decided to visit the white owl while vacationing in North Bay for the weekend. I highly recommend this nice little restaurant to anyone.
Great place to eat!
Had the potato encrusted pickerel and it could have had some more flavor to it. Créme brulée for dessert and the crust was so thick I almost could not break it and no real vanilla in it.
Local sourced food on menu. It's delicious!!!
Beautiful view of Lake Nipissing dining outside. Server was personable and attentive. Seafood canalonni was excellent! A large portion and the sauce devine. The shade from the tent was welcome as it was a hot summer evening.
Incredible food. One of my family's favourite spot.
Had the fettuccini alfredo with chicken. Was very good and everything was made from scratch. Even the chicken is grown at their own farm ????
As always the food and service is amazing. Highly recommended, the Pomedor with the hollandaise sauce and the home fries. Absolutely great. And they know how to make a drink. Overall, the seating is great, we got caught in the rain a bit, but we simply asked for an umbrella before the downpour and we were fine. Even with Covid service is amazing and their precautions are thought out. Great job!
Oh my gosh .. this is a terrific bistro. The service is so friendly and fast. I recommend the pickerel for your supper ????!!
Food and service was excellent. Would go back there again.
Always good eats here
DELICIOUS, great view and friendly staff.
Always an excellent meal
Delicious, fresh, local food with great service!
Amazing restaurant with quality service and food. The staff here is so nice and social. I like the classic vibe to this place and how quaint it is. Food is delicious, especially the pasta and soups. Can be pricey but worth it
Superb meals that are exceptional prepared and presented. Wonderful staff. The patio is nice with a view of the lake. The decor inside and out could use updating. Sandwiches, burgers, salads are amazing.
The place is filthy. Food .lousy Prices are geared d sr
Excellent service food was delicious.
I've only been once, but can't wait to go back again. The food was the perfect portion size and so yummie. Our server was great too. I'm looking forward to being able to check out the patio this summer.
Magical patio, a Garden Oasis!
One of my two fave places to eat in North Bay. If you want a little nostalgia and class with your meal, this is the place to be. The servers are wonderful, the food outstanding and the prices very affordable. Oh, and I highly recommend the creme brulee. Bar none the best I have tried to date. Cheers
Absolutely wonderful. The food, wine, outside patio and the service by Wesley was amazing. Can't wait for my next visit to the owl.
Great place to eat!
Loved the live entertainment!!! The menue was versatile, but would like to see one or two more "low brow" items on the menu for the picky eater...Dessert was SPECTACULAR!
Excellent service and delicious food..
Very expensive for average food smallest bowl of soup I have ever had in my life and 3 chicken strips $15 Fish rap no flavour Ordered side of fries came late and were under cooked had them take them off the bill
This is an excellent restaurant especially if you are looking for something different rather then the same old plain menus around town.
COMPLIMENTS to the chef, this was 5 star delicious meal! I ordered the Atlantic Cod and it came with roasted potatoes and veggies with this lovely white wine sauce to die for! My hubby got the sun dried tomatoe roasted chicken pasta with goat cheese, he was in heaven! Everything was amazing even the crepe dessert!!! thank you! We are from Toronto and will for sure be visiting again!
Great food and awesome staff. Nice area outside for eating aswell.