Reviews of The Explorers Cafe (Restaurant)

Brian Wallace

Explorers stands out in Midland both for the quality of its food but also because it defies classification. As it's name implies, the selection of dishes is world inspired with no particularly strong influence. You'll find fantastic steak, Pacific salmon, delicious stuffed tenderloin. But you'll also discover Indian curries, Asian noodle bowls, Louisiana gumbo, Canard confit, and some pasta selections. I have never had a bad meal. The wine selection is extensive with knowledgeable staff to pair your meal. My only reasons for reducing a star is the difficulty getting in, you almost have to have a reservation. The space is also quite noisy when it's at capacity, I was actually going hoarse speaking over the noise on my last visit. For the variety and quality of food, those are minor annoyances.

Meghan Brousseau

Incredible food and atmosphere. Great wines by the glass too!

Mike and Kate deBruin

If you're in Midland, you have kids (or not) and you're looking for a great place for lunch, this is it. Visited this place after a camping trip and were blown away by the service and food. I had the New Zealand pie with pork, apple and blue cheese and my wife had the Waldorf salad. Both delicious. They also had kid friendly stuff and did a great job making sure the kids had what they needed. Superb service throughout.

Rina R. Wehbe

Great place, they sat us although they were pretty booked up already. The food was good. The service is leisurely, allowing you to take your time and enjoy a relaxing environment. Edited to clarify.

RAW Chimney

Wonderful atmosphere and the menu is incredible. You definitely want to put this on your list of places to visit if in the area.

Heinrich Naumann

2/6 plates were luke warm, one was cold. Contrary to the owners response, I only report what my experience is and am not looking for any personal benifits, but perform reviews for the publics general info. Maybe the owner could take my review and use it to improve the quality of the experience.

Cally Moore

Fab food!

Trevor DeLand

A unique location with attentive, professional service. Menu options were as varied as the owners' travels (by design) with an equally extensive wine and a beer list. The food was scrumptious and wonderfully presented. Highly recommended!

George Kontos

Excellent dining and experience... Food is delicious and not what you expect in a small town!

Alexandra Fleischer

Good atmosphere, good food! I'll come back!

Pierre J.

Fun and cozy - Place is a little bit tight on space and prices are a little high for the portions. Regardless, options are definitely interesting!

Steven Secord

Fantastic meal, as always, at Explorer's. One of the best restaurants anywhere and I would recommend it to anybody looking for great food in the Midland area.

Venecia Bautista Taveras

This has been one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, impressive wine cellar, an all around great experience. A hidden gem!!

Family DiasRibeiro

An amazing experience, exceptional food, service a d atmosphere. ✌❤

Tamara M

Better than tims coffee

Rebecca Redford

I have been to Explorers Cafe a few times now and the food is always good. It is a great place to go if you want something different but tasty. The atmosphere is usually relaxing and the service is excellent. The place is interestingly decorated with artifacts from what I suspect are various places the owner has visited. However, last night the owner and a few of his friends were seated at the table next to us. They ware already there when we arrived and looked like they had been there a while drinking. They were loud and the language was not all appropriate for a fine dining establishment. It was more suited for a bar room pub. To the point where it was a disturbance to the enjoyment of my meal and time there. I went with my husband for a relaxing Saturday night meal and got stuck beside a table of half drunk people loudly talking politics. As the owner of the restaurant you may want to consider the professionalism of your behavior and save your time of excessive drinking and obnoxious conversations for your own home.

Shelly

Service was very attentive. I had the 100 mile meal. My whitefish was a tiny bit dry and the mushroom sauce needed some acid to balance out the heaviness of the cream (it was better with a touch of lemon). Citrus mousse was excellent. Service was almost too fast though. I was hoping for a relaxing meal but everything came very quickly, including the cheque.

A Mc

Amazing service, amazing food! Will be back ❤️????❤️

Lynn Murray

Exceptional and unique food, always great along with super wine list and personalized service

Frank Del

What a gem this restaurant is! Located somewhat hidden away from King St in Midland, it's definitely worth a visit. The innovative food and presentation was wonderful. Many wine choices from very reasonable to very high end. I had the Singapore noodles with shrimp, just fantastic. I will be back and will share this place with everyone I know. The creme Brule was very good, btw.

Tati ana

Best spot in Midland - never disappoints. Top notch service, creative food selection, great atmosphere! Great for date nights!

Scott C.

Been here many times, never disappoints. Professional staff, delicious food.

PW Kelley

You have to do a little exploring to find this place but the adventure is well worth it. Fun decor, excellent service and a great meal will be your reward!

Jeanine Duquette

AWESOME SERVICE GREAT STEAK.

Kim Aaron

Superb food. Interesting story behind the establishment. Love the wine bottle cork sculptures on the ceiling of Antarctica (ties in with interesting story) and South America. Presumably more continents coming with more wine sold.

Margaret Bajnoczi

Service was great. Loved the ambiance and food choices. We had the stuffed pork and the duck and enjoyed it. We were pleasantly surprised about the good wine choices. Dessert was nice too. All in all we would recommend it and go back next time we are in Midland.

Ginny te Bokkel

We loved this place! Unique atmosphere, delicious food, excellent wine recommendation and great service overall. No lack in quality or presentation despite offering food from a range of different styles/ethnic backgrounds. If we were in the area for longer we would definitely come back!

Norm Petroff

Best food in town!

Christine Laflèche

What a great restaurant!! My husband and I dined at The Explorer last night and we were not disappointed!! Our server was very pleasant and made some suggestions on some dishes gives us ample of time to make up our mind as we wanted a bit of everything on the menu ???? We settled for the Brie as an app and it was delicious perfectly baked. As main my husband took 2 leg duck which was prepared perfectly. I had the Blue Velvet which was also delicious. By the time we finished our main it was near closing and being almost the last patron in the dinning room we didn't feel comfortable to order dessert but our server assured us that we didn't have to rush... Crème Brulé was worth it!! Beautiful restaurant beautiful story and great food!

Ryan McCarron

The beef Carpaccio was excellent and so was the duck confit. Liked the ambiance and decor, and overall a good experience. The Singapore noodle bowl however was not very good at all, too acidic and way too much coriander.

Beauty Experts

Had an Amazing experience at the Explorers café!!!! What a great place for family lunch/dinner! From the ambiance and authentic decor, great attention to details and interesting style combination that adds so much to the entire experience while there, to an immaculate service of the lovely stuff! And the food is definitely the main reason to be back: -the wine list is a dream and very fairly priced -appetizers - we ordered house salad and were very pleasantly surprised that such a simple salad can be dressed and served in such a unique and tasty way -kids menu- same as everywhere but again - the food is cooked to perfection served as a perfect serving size -main dish - we all ordered fish and Trout was by far the BEST one I've tried in Canada! Thank you for the experience! We will definitely recommend your restaurant to all our friends and be back !!!

don wright

Great food. Owner is great story teller. Well with the visit to Midland.

Jacob McCurdy

Intriguing atmosphere. Tasty food. Good variety on menu asides from a lack of beer on tap.

Patrick Bongers

Really good people, from the owners to the wait staff. And the food is sooooo good. Highly recommended.

Shana Payne

Update: Had dinner again this past week and had a much better experience! I am willing to chalk up the two former meals to bad luck or an off night? Had the cabbage rolls and they were delicious. Everyone with me had ribs and they were all happy. Added a star back. Will definitely add back to my regular rotation. Glad to see some more vegetarian options! To answer Jennifer’s question - two meals come to mind that were disappointing - unfortunately they happened in a row. The first was a valentines dinner, but to be honest I can’t remember what we had, but it wasn’t part of the regular menu. I remember an overly salty oyster to start and being underwhelmed by the dinner. The second was a mushroom vindaloo. I don’t think it’s on the menu any longer. The mushrooms sounded like a good idea but just didn’t work with the vindaloo. I guess that’s the good and sometimes bad to changing the menu - sometimes you love it and sometimes you don’t! Prior Review: I used to love Explorer's Cafe - it was THE place I chose for any special occasion or dinner night out. However, in the last year or two, the food quality has really not kept up to the old standard. The last few times I have eaten there, the food has frankly been disappointing. Many of my friends have expressed the same view. It's really too bad, as the food use to be, in my opinion, excellent. I think they are going to have to really up their game again if they hope to compete with all the new restaurants that have opened up recently. I would be happy if they did - I miss the old Explorers food!

74N14 M1L0

Fun decor and incredible, hearty food. I like to have a big meal here after spending time in Wye Marsh. I've always felt very welcome here.

Trina Krystal

A hidden gem in Midland! Service was super attendant friendly; they seemed super happy to be working and serving the food. Appetizer arrived shortly after our drinks and the entree were so delicious we contemplated getting a second order to take home for the next day! I can’t wait to visit again!

David Bailey

Excellent meal, I will definitely return.

Michael Griffin

A highly recommended spot...delivering competent food in a small touristy town.

John teBokkel

Can't wait to go back and try the complete menu. So tasty!

Rob Brady

Very good food, very nice staff. Recommended for anyone in the Midland area. Try Rob's Ribs, they fell right off the bone!

Richard Davidson

Took visitors from BC for dinner Jul.9/13..They were impressed...Great food they commented nice choice"

Dallis Favret

I can always expect an experience at The Explorers Cafe. Meals that are more entertainment for the pallet than mere sustenance. Service that is nearly doting, and owners that take the time to introduce themselves to you.

Laurie Collins

Wonderful ambiance, great menu

Peter Stevens

Always great food with friendly service. Our favorite place to dine at in Midland and area.

Shanelle Weber

Was here for an event, and all I can say was amazing! The presentation on travel was informative, beautiful and well let's just say I want to book as soon as I can to go to Antarctica. The seafood salad was light, but delicious and the steaks were the best damn steaks I have ever had. I was simply impressed with everything. I cannot wait to come back with friends and family. Pricing was comparable to that of the Keg (and I like the Keg) but the food was a hundred times better. I can't wait to return.

anne margret

Best place to work, to eat, most definitely to enjoy fabulous wine!

B Rowlandson

Great food, great wine, great service. Prices reasonable care considering the amazing quality of food. Make a reservation! Often busy, as they never disappoint.

Tenleigh Pearcy

Amazing food and service every single time I’ve been here (which is many!) An incredible hidden gem in Midland.

Lawrie B

A real adventure! The decor is very interesting, based on the owner's own travels. Run by fantastic, down to earth people who put their heart and soul into the restaurant, and making sure every customer has a great dinner! A great place for all ages, and healthy eating!

Cory Svensson

Great food, friendly staff, and plenty of stuff to look at. If you're in town, this may be one of the best parts of your stay. :)

Irene Zuñiga

Excellent food and service!

James Coulombe

Delicious food, large servings, great variety of amazing and unusual dishes. Excellent service. The decor is really interesting, friendly warm atmosphere and outdoor seating. Highly recommend this place.

Michelle Duclos

Absolutely delicious. Priced reasonably as well. The deco is interesting with many things to play I spy with. Every bite from appetizers, main to desert was extraordinary.

David Webster

Wow, what a fun place… Eclectic menu, lovingly made with nearby ingredients. Wish I could give it 6 stars. :) Showed up without a reservation on a Saturday night, and they were nice enough to give us a seat at the bar, despite being full up. Service was fabulous -- server knew the menu well, and was able to make bang-on wine recommendations to pair with what we ordered. Honestly, one of my best dining experiences in recent memory.

John O'Hara

Great service and food. A hidden gem in Midland.

Adam De Biasi

Very nice small restaurant, the food available isn't your conventional dishes but once get over the initial shock and try one out you'll find their each amazing creations

D “DS79” S79

My wife and I have eaten here a couple of times. The menu is unique and offers a wide variety of international dishes (hence the name Explorer Cafe). Everything we've had has tasted great! The service was also very good as well. As for price, it's a little pricier than most, but for great food and service it's well worth it.

Gord Bee

Looking forward to a great 60th Birthday dinner tonight. Wouldn’t have picked anywhere else to celebrate!

Ulrich Metzger

(Translated) Best meal we had on our trip through Quebec and Ontario. Great ambience and see nice hosts. Top! The menu is really a journey of discovery! (Original) Das beste Essen, was wir auf unserer Reise durch Quebec und Ontario hatten. Tolles Ambiente und sehe nette Gastgeber. Top! Die Speisekarte ist wirklich eine Entdeckungsreise!

Frieda Baldwin

OK

Gary Sapperstein

I seriously cannot say enough about this wonderful gem of a restaurant. A true treasure! My family and I have been here on multiple occasions and experience friendly service and delicious food off of a creative and varied menu. The atmosphere is everything you'd expect from a charming small town restaurant, we always feel right at home here. Look forward to coming again soon.

fitzpatrick pearson

What a cool story behind this place

Great North Services

Must go, great menu and staff

Dianne Nolan

Fantastic service, friendly people and the food is amazing

Nate Emberson (Liquid5n0w)

The duck was amazing, and the service is great.

Victor Emberson

Love the lamb... And the local sourcing.

Wally Vossen

Valentine's dinner 2019 was awesome! Especially the Tuna Tataki-hemp seed-crusred Ahi tuna loin on a crisp, Asian vegetable salad with wabsabi, and a citrus, ginger and soy sauce. Love love love this place and I am a very discerning.

Dan Perron

Crestivity isn't limited to the kitchen in this restaurant where art and decor amuse the eyes as much as the delights on the plate. My spouse had squid ink pasta with seafood and I had a chicken curry. Well prepared and tasty but I would have liked a little salt and the chicken was a just over cooked. The Chai tea creme brûlé was delicious. I'll be back.

Shelby Morell

Never before have I wanted every single item on a restaurant menu - making choosing one entrée very challenging! The sunflower seed crusted Rainbow Trout was one of the best dishes I've ever had, the curry/sweet potato hummus dip was a superb starter & the atmosphere was so so cool. I cannot wait to return for my next culinary exploration here!

Steve Wilson

I've been here a number of times before and always enjoyed it. This time however was different. I was planning on visiting another place that ended up being full. So I went back to the explorer and had the best gumbo I have ever had. I love gumbo and it is at the top of my go to list. It is new to the menu, at least for me and I can't wait to come back.

Jenn Hickey

I went to Explorers for dinner and because of my dietary restrictions my expectations weren't very high. However! The staff were completely accommodating and the chef was able to meet my dietary requirements. I never felt like an inconvenience and the food and service were amazing. I will definitely go back and highly recommend doing so yourself!

Karlie Pipher

My absolute FAVOURITE place to eat in Simcoe County :)

Ian Folkes

Wow! Great food!

Tammy Stadt

Great food, excellent service and enjoyable atmosphere.

Dean Verner

Great food

Spencer Gordon

After walking out of the Explorers Cafe, myself and the company I was with nearly had a collective aneurysm due to the sheer amount of creative culinary genius we had just been subjected to. If I had two terrible disagreeing families that had to be fed at a wedding, I'd take them here. If I wanted to cure rare disease, any dish here on the menu could probably do it. If my car broke down and wife left me, I'd be okay, as long as Explorers Cafe was open. Noodle bowl. I miss you.

Laura Ball

Interesting restaurant concept, with a seasonally changing menu and monthly events. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

MrHomebrew (Leonidas)

Great pastry good cafe

jason bourgouin

Love the menu!

Tammy Simpson

Great food. Awesome atmosphere. And perfect service. We love this place and cant wait to try the entire menu. See you again soon. ????

Karen C-N

Everything was delicious! The curry dip was excellent, we had the pork tenderloin and Singapore noodles, both were very good. Maple Pecan pie for dessert, so good! Pastry was a bit tough but flavour was wonderful. We'd absolutely go back.

Robert Nicholson

Great food

Stephen Birks

Great food. Great service!

Sasha Dean

We had a blast at this place, food was very tasty and well made, they offered us samples to taste the food before ordering which was very helpful. The staff are extremely friendly & make great conversations with guests. They have vegan main course options, I just wish they would add a vegan dessert option as well, it’s something the manager said they are working on.

Karen Mallany

We had a lovely meal at the cafe on Friday December 28, 2015. We were there with the Midland Probus Group and we had about 25 people in our group. The Probus group tries to support our local restaurants and we usually enjoy a lovely evening meal at your restaurant. The last half of our dinner however was ruined by a very noisy group of people took the table beside us. My husband could not stand the noise and actually left the table with no coffee/tea or dessert. I know that a number of our members complained to the wait staff and I feel it would have been appropriate for someone in management to ask those people to keep the noise down. Loud boisterous behaviour in your restaurant is not appropriate. I would normally give you a five star rating but not this time.

S Cope

Great food and service. Fantastic alcohol selection

Say Lor

We were in Midland overnight and totally lucked out in making a reservation here. The decor and atmosphere is fun and creative from the ceiling (6 foot wooden shark hanging from the ceiling to wine cork relief maps of the continents) to many found objects from the couple’s work and travels abroad. The wine selection is extensive and from around the world housed in a beautiful wine cellar with glass window. And the food! - fresh, inventive and something for everyone. (Unfortunately we were two nights too early for the popular monthly prix fixed Argentinian themed tapas menu.) Lucky Midland to have this couple settle in your town. Toronto could use one (or more) of these unique places! When I travel around Ontario, this is the type of place I love to ‘discover’! Note, the restaurant is not directly on King Street, but down a little lane way across from the commanding romanesque Midland library.

Brian Laws

Excellent as always

Kristine Gianetto

Best restaurant in Midland

CarolAnn Eppele

Friendly and attentive service with excellent food in a relaxed atmosphere.

Stan Gap

Great menu and service

David Clayton

The owners are such wonderful people. Terrific food, amazing wine selection and the wait staff are fantastic! Such a local gem!

Russell Prentice

Fantastic food and service!!!

Kim Chan

After reading all the reviews, we went to The Explorers Cafe with anticipation. It was full on an Tuesday night and we were offered a table outside which we didn't mind. We didn't have to wait long and the service was good. The wine list was extensive and tops at $300. But for all that, the food was a bit disappointing. We had the duck legs and pork lion plus salads. It's nothing special, nothing that I can't whip up in my own kitchen, and I'm no chef. For that price, I expected the food to be better.

Kassandra Heroux

This is an amazing place. There were four of us for dinner and we all raved about our meals. Our friend had the Escargot Filet and you could cut it with a fork it was so tender. The vegetarian curry was amazing and the Seafood Fett-ish was absolutely delicious. The mussels as a starter were moaningly good. Everything about this place is worth going back for more, from the table settings to the great service, it was all worth "Exploring"!

Bree Meyer

Super yummy! Wish the hours were better though

jeff kaulback

I love this place

Ka Ni

(Translated) Absolutely grandiose "cafe", the ambience is unique, you immediately feel safe and welcome. The staff is super friendly and accommodating and the food first, lonely top! We are there for the "small hunger" and are boundlessly thrilled, if we are here again vacation we will definitely be back! If I could I would give 10 stars to the Explorers Cafe :) (Original) Absolut grandioses "Cafe", das Ambiente ist einmalig man fühlt sich sofort geborgen und willkommen. Das Personal ist super freundlich und zuvorkommend und das Essen erst, einsame Spitze! Wir sind dort eingekehrt für den "kleinen Hunger" und sind maßlos begeistert, wenn wir mal wieder hier Urlaub machen kommen wir auf alle fälle wieder ! Wenn ich könnte würde ich dem Explorers Cafe 10 Sterne geben :)

N P

Excellent food & service with a unique atmosphere. Loved it!

Andrew the one

Always good food

Debra Gallagher

Hot food, beautiful apps-- especially sweet potato dip. Decor and atmosphere delightful. Our server was great--especially considering she'd only been here for 2 weeks. First time but definitely not the last!

J Bhrqz

NEVER AGAIN. Like the most recent reviews noted, the food is completely disappointing and for what it is, it's very expensive. The seafood chowder was plain tasteless, the pork pot stickers were dry and the curry uninspired and served with green beans, red peppers and zucchini...they just didn't match the dish. The only good thing was that chicken was tender. Big let down, however the servers were very nice and offered us great service. The one star is for the servers.

Pat O'Dell

Thank you for the special dessert for Alasdair's birthday October 29th. Food was excellent. Wonderful evening.

Anil Merani

Great dishes and nice variety of dishes in menu to suit most tastes. Excellent friendly service too. The only minor complaint I would have is that the location is not easy to see from King Street and parking for restaurant is actually from another street.

travis frechette

The decor is very original with art and artifacts from all kinds of cultures. Everything was wonderful! The menu is insane the food incredible and the staff and owner are all very friendly and helpful 12/10 amazing

Dave Assunlay

worth trying it

Jenny Thompson

Fast and super friendly service. I asked our server to pick my main course and it was sooo delicious. Steak that was perfectly cooked and the flavour was amazing. My husband's noodle dish was incredible as well. I kept stealing his food because it was too good not to. Funny thing was, he kept asking to have some of mine too - which usually never happens (he has a gift for choosing the better dish) but this time I think both of our meals were equally as delicious. I'm excited to go back and try more!

Teresa Arbon

Amazing food. I've never had a bad meal here. Service great. If you want a casual fine dining with great food this is the place to go.

Andy Breininger

Delicious

Joanna Parris

Service was amazing

Beverley Stefureak

Interesting evening tapas & tastings. Yummy tastings of both food and wine.

Dave Van Manen

Good food,service & atmosphere!

Cameron Hancock

Great menu and food is excellent. Wine list is by far the best in the area. Great service. Always inspires me to cook again after.

kendra preston

Wine lovers and flavour connoisseurs, this place will not disappoint! Great selection to please every palette. Their menu is certainly worth “exploring.” Plan for return visits so you can try new things which will guarantee you many flavourful adventures! Service is always excellent - very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. Atmosphere is cozy and interesting. It does get very busy (during spring/summer season especially) so, do yourself a favour and book a reservation (sometimes days in advance is best) so you don’t miss out on the opportunity to dine here when you’re craving great wine, tasty food and an all-round great experience! The double leg duck confit is my absolute fave!!! Please Explorers, NEVER take this off your menu! That would be devastating! Lovers of rich, decadent desserts must try the chocolate peanut butter pie - to die for!! When we’re too full to finish our meal with dessert, we order a slice of this to go.

Corrine D

First time in Midland, staying in town for a couple of nights. Came across this tasty restaurant just off King St. Staff were very friendly, food was good quality and well made! Will have to come back when patio is open! (was rainy the night we visited)

Michel C

Without a shadow of a doubt, the finest food I have EVER had!!! Wow! There are no words to adequately describe the food....simply waaaayyy over the top.

T X

Worth trying

Mark Stachura

Great food and atmosphere

Susan Presse

Awesome food, wonderful people and a perfect place to share with family and friends.

Alessandro Quafisi

Ok place. Food was over cooked and not that flavourful. Service was slightly slow.

Paul Nix

Atmosphere, great.

Robert Thomas Moore

This out of the way restaurant in Midland is a gem. I don't get to Midland often and had never heard of it, but we found it when we wandered into an alley off the main street. Unfortunately, the evening we found it was a busy day for them and we couldn't get a reservation. We went back a few days later and had a memorable dining experience. There were 5 of us and we all had different items from the menu and I won't describe them all. However after a lot of sharing, we all agreed that my sister's Canard Confit was the best dish. I thought my pork tenderloin came in second, but there were no disappointments and all plates left the table clean. The bill came in under $200 for the five of us. For a shared large appetizer, 5 mains, drinks and a shared dessert (we were all full at that point), I thought the price was quite reasonable.

Christine Kovacevic

Excellent food and service, we had a wonderful time

Peter Martin

Food was amazing six of us went there and we enjoyed thoroughly from the wine to the food to the deserts was incredible!

Mary-Anne Rombouts

The food was amazing.

Keith Sullivan

Great food

szajko solutions

good food

deanna adams

Excellent atmosphere, eclectic menu, High quality food, pristine preparation...need I say more?

Joanne Dupuy

Love it

Kimberly Palubiski

You can never order wrong here! Everything is fresh, full of flavour, and local purchased. Love!

a McTaggart

Pleasently surprised with the food here. The beef carpaccio and baked brie appetizers were a solid choice. The stuff me t beer prok was the top choice at our table and we were all very happy with the tenderly cooked pork and delicious potatoes. For dessert we had creme brule (rich and creamy, but light and delicate. Great sugar crust) the peanut butter chocolate pie was basically a large reces piece that did not have my partner complaining at all. Great time, great company, great wine. We would come back here for sure

Susan Amirkhanian

This restaurant and staff were superb. The food was out of this world. An outstanding experience.

Deb Diaz

Always a great meal when I go! Exciting menu changes, beautiful intimate atmosphere, you must try it here!

Donna Slater

Great food, great service!!

Jorin Gibson

Best food in town!

Ann Connor

Good freindly service.there busy so take time relax it's worth it ????

Lisa Pancino

Amazing food!

Mary Christie

Attended the food and wine pairing event last night featuring the country of Georgia. The owners are fantastic hosts and it was an enjoyable and delicious event. Will make a point of visiting this restaurant more often when we are in cottage country.

Guy Mongeon

(Translated) Great variety of gluten-free dishes, full of flavors. Excellent service. (Original) Grande variété de plats sans gluten, pleins de saveurs. Excellent service.

L Facchini

Excellent food and atmosphere

Yvonne Hancock

Great atmosphere. Food is tasty and made in-house, usually something you haven't seen before but will love on the menu. Fantastic wine list with very good prices!

Thanh Huynh

my husband and I had just recently got married and after our wedding we had our first date at the Explorers Cafe. We are visiting from Calgary and we thought we'd try something different than a regular steak or grillhouse. For appetizers we had the chao tom. I myself am Vietnamese and was very interested to try their take on this variation of Vietnamese cuisine. I was very disappointed as it tasted nothing like how any Vietnamese restaurant would make it. I really suggest either taking it off the menu or having someone else that actually knows how to make it, make it. Aside from that, the rest of our meal was phenomenal! I order the duck confit and my husband got the stuffed lean pork. We throughly our entrees! We would rate dessert one of the five because the creme brulee was way over cooked through it's baking stage and the carrot cake tasted more like a ginger cinnamon cake then a carrot cake normally taste. We came to this location and ask for a quiet place just for us two to converse. It was not too busy when we came so we were able to sit really anywhere. They really need to fix the patio entrance doors! That door kept slamming and disturbing our peace.

Mike Baric

Friendly service and great food. Always interesting menu items that cover different tastes. Parking can be a little tight but there is plenty of street parking out front as well for you guys driving a cruise ship on wheels.

Nancy Rosen

Highly recommended for great meal