Reviews of White Owl Bistro (Restaurant)

Ronald Brabander

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.

Sally Broughton

Delicious food, beautiful atmosphere and opposed to what someone else said it is very clean! Love this place!!!

Da MongMan

Awesome food, great service highly recommend!!

Vivian McLeod

Oh how ye supports the unlicensed commercial gill netting of Lake Nipissing for profit. Definitely not my cup of tea.

Randy Scagnetti

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.

Robert Redmond

Very good food and service, nice patio- would highly recommend.

Christopher LaHaise

Food is always great here and the staff are fast and friendly

PAUL MEYERS

Awesome food, service and entertainment!!

Carissa McDonald

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.

Rosemary Drysdale

Delivery was not available on New Years Eve.

Micha D

Terrific brunch and friendly staff. Beautiful location. Ate on patio.

Jason Foreman

Wonderful locally sourced food with flavours that don't disappoint. Cozy spot!

Kathi Burke

Always! An enjoyable experience

Natalia Verby

Awesome food, awesome service definitely will be back to this hidden gem

Cheryl Wells

Always a fantastic experience. Worth every penny. Love the food options. North Bays hidden gem!!

Carly Fera

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!

Cathy V

Delicious meal, fantastic service and a creme brule that always satisfies!

Bill Dandie

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!

Saylor Weaver

Service was nice. Poured my can of pop into my glass at the table.

Jared Grant

Good food, good outdoor dining. Great date night with my wife.

Ron Bedard

Service

Rachel H.

There soups are always excellent

Julianne Chartrand

Busy on Sunday but good

Walter Borowski

Very decent food.

Grahame Stap

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.

David Bainbridge

Absolutely fabulous food, great location, beautiful lakeside patio.

Julie H

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.

Amy Marynewich

I like it so much

Vraj Rathod

Terrific spot. Excellent pickerel and delicious walnut and caramel cheesecake. Friendly staff and pleasant setting. Would love to try everything, it all looks delicious!

John Oshea

Best fresh food.

Steve Koopman

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!

Luc Gaudreault

Pokémon Gym. Good

Gary Galan

Great food, service, and atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Kelly Howard

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.

Brendon Littlejohn

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.

Mary Catherine

Best food in town! Hands down!

Clarrel Fernandes (Clay)

Consistently great and local food and excellent service. Whether for a romantic dinner out or Sunday brunch, White Owl Bistro never disappoints!

Mike Timmermans

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.

Candy Dandy

Absolutely delicious

Jenny

**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.

Laura Biskey

Great service, nice variety on the menu. Food is good and nicely plated.

Colin Wiley

Little nice romantic place with delicious meal

Leanne Frayne

We were passing thru town and this was close to our motel. Excellent dinner!

Kevin McDougall

Locally sourced ingredients, friendly staff. This place is a little gem.

Jennifer Reid

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!

Kelly Chan

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.

Kyla Dempsey

Food is awesome!

Jon Butcher

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!

Anthony Weicker

Excellent service. Wonderful food.

Jezreel Perez

Atmosphere and staff and food... Amazing

Tiffany Finucane

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.

Anne Hagerman

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!

Doug Bolger (Learn2)

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.

Shannon Michaud

Food was under seasoned. Nice view of Lake Nippising. Service was great. It was a meh lunch. Nothing outstanding.

Micheal Ritchie

Loved the service with food +view!

Emily Brady

Delicious food & great service

Jadwiga Binczak

I thought it was casual but it was actually classy. Next time I will wear something nicer the a old t-shirt.

Tai

This place had great food

Jeanette Ford

The place was beautiful, food was beyond excellent! Price was fair for the food!, will definitely be back whenever in North Bay! Loved it!

Jimmy “jiminey” McDougall

Excellent food and service!

Chemkitty Az

Amazing food and staff

Phil Seel

Very nice clean place. Very cooperative and pleasant server

Kathy Angel

Excellent service and excellent food on a consistent basis

Brian Morris

Fantastic food and atmosphere. Highly recommend the Sunday brunch.

David Collins

Farm to table deliciousness

buddy shirley

Great food and service. Fantastic prices you got to check it out enjoy

Soosy Q

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

Jeremy

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.

Ayla Brombach

Excellent food.ice cold lake of bays craft beer sold year round

King's Framing & Art Gallery Your Fine Art Store

Couldn't find this place..no signs..maybe it's the hotel bar??

Jayden Chevrier

Amazing food, wonderful experience.

Sean Murphy

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.

Thomas McLeod

Amazing food here sometime a lil wait but it's worth it. Always crazy good and all home made stuff

Terence Wong

We went for a sunday brunch. Very good food, nice quiet place with afordable prices! We will definitly repeat the experience!

Charlotte Louttit-Kijekijik

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 ;)

The Frozen Cola

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.

Nathaniel Dobbs

Very good sevice and food was excellent

Birgit Kuhle

Always an incredible experience. Food and staff are remarkable.

Gaetano Rispoli

Always a fantastic meal and wonderful service here. Keep it up, can’t wait to be back!

Dave Germain

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

Wendy Degagne

Amazing brunch!!

Nathan Naslund

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.

Jackie O

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!

pj northbay

Excellent meal,awesome personnel.

Dalew Farms

Incredibly delicious food, extremely pleasant staff. Prices are high but it is expected.

Marty Wanner

A little fancier than your average diner. Very tasty brunch

Lauren Damini

First time at this Restaurant. Awesome food & great service

Monica “Real reviewer” Ck

The meal was delicious and the service fantastic

Frieda Mallways

Dine in

Stewart Wells

Small space near Churchill's, limited menu but food is consistent and innovative. Intimate setting good for couples.

Nancy Macedo

Love the food and have always had super servers.

Cory Machell

Great food, friendly staff, nice outdoor seating in shaded area close to Lake Nipissing.

Sheila Etches

Ordered takeout. The blandest stir fry I have ever had. Thai vegetables with corn? This chef has never had Thai food!

Lorna Clark

(Translated) Creative. Unique. Variety. Very good. Thank you. (Original) Creative. Unique. Variety. Très bon. Merci.

John O'Farrell

Lunch

Chicky Flood

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!

Renee Oliver

Great farm to fresh menu and lunch with a view of Lake Nipissing.

Jessica Desrochers

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.

Carole Saucier

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.

Ann Kenny

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.

Derick Dandy

Very calm& relaxing with good food & welcoming staff. Not fancy but super cozy & warm environment

Erich Weingartner

Wonderful place to eat at when in Northbay. Great food and friendly staff!

Vince Aquilina

Good food. Good food

Kate Scholz

Great food excellent customer service

jasmin cot

A place to discover! ????

patricia derdelinckx

(Translated) Very good food, although a bit expensive but the service was very good and the view superb. (Original) Très bien manger, quoi qu'un peu cher mais le service était tres bien et la vue superbe.

Mike Weller

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!

Ken Makara

Great fresh tasty food

Melanie Z

Food...service. Both fabulous. Our go to place to celebrate.

Steph Anie

I love the fries and the food is delicious. Nice place to dine with friends or dine with that special someone. ????

Byron A. Martin

Nice cozy atmosphere and excellent service. The food is fresh and sourced locally. I had the pickerel and it was delicious!

Gavin Pigeau

Great Food, friendly service, water views, a bit pricey...

Lyndsay Wilson-McGuire

Meal type

Denis Beauchamp

Yum

Steve Pendli (Fekete Kalap)

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.

zada2846

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!

Collin Slack

Great patio, excellent service and the company is the best.

Greg Paul Mault

Excellent

Maria Hosmer-Briggs

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.

Annette Papa

Excellent service. Food was very good and well presented. Just a little pricey

Daniel Dodgson

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!

Fisher K

Delicious :)

Natacha Martineau-Nantel

Went there on our way through and must say pleasantly surprised, it was Delicious!

Craig Taylor

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.

Jessica Tremblay

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!

Robin Lauzier

Fantastic food and it's family run!

Fred Hopper

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.

Christian Markwat

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.

Arthur Mckenzie

Great place great service great View

Christine Lackmanec

Delicious and cozy place!

Kelley Van Den Broek

Really enjoyed the chickpea burger, very good, perhaps a touch expensive.

Henry Hampel

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.

David Jodouin

Excellent food, quiet, relaxed atmosphere. Well worth the $$$.

Paul Douglas

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.

Alicia Mangar

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.

Hannes Koch

I've heard about the eggs benedict here forever, it did not disappoint by any measure, fantastic.

Laurie Craig

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.

Dave Smith

(Translated) Excellent service. Excellent and tasty food. (Original) Service excellent. Nourriture excellente et goûteuse.

Lynda Draves

Fabulous food and service, one of the best in town

William Fillier

Creative menu, fabulous food, friendly service. Quaint and pretty little place.

Santino Tersigni

Excellent food and atmosphere!

rapidroyy

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

Clarke Ferris

lovely waitress, thank you rita!

Joëlle Carpentier

Great food

Robert Koch

Excellent Service....Cheesecake deliciously decadent

Jan Lattner

Great atmosphere, great food

Sarah Stamplecoski

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.

Laurie Verwey

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.

Kathy S

Patio is one of the best in town. Bistro offering high quality local ingredients. A gem found lakeside.

Jim Paddon

Great food, great service!

George Sardelis

Love the food here, great service

Jen McCarthy

Menu that's "just right" for options. Lovely inside and out. Great servers.

Ron & Sue Marsh

Delicious, locally-sourced food in a cozy atmosphere! Service was fantastic. Highly recommend.

Kim Love

The wrap was very tastey

Darcylee Bakowski

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.

Michel Beaudet

Amazing !!

J-D Robinson

Great food mostly local. Great atmosphere and servers. Never rushed to eat.

Jean Hage

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.

Sylvie Greeniaus

Nice fine dining but everything was overcooked.

robert denis

Absolutely amazing, not a huge seafood fan but this place truly made me enjoy it. Lovely atmosphere and the best waitress in North Bay!

Neville

Delicious, as always ♡

Shirley Bell

Excellent menu and great service!

Edd King

Great Sunday Brunch, friendly staff, good music, loved the back patio

Kale T

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!

Julie Stewart

The food three is amazing ????????

S. Oda

Stopped for lunch, great place on the lake for a meal, the panini and fish were very good.

Past Tense

Amazingly great food and our server he was awesome thx so much for a great Sunday morning ???? ???? ????

lamoo Moore

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.

SR

Delicious. On the fancy side!

Terry Audette

Food was great and the service was wonderful. Highly recommend this place for date nights :)

Lise McRae

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.

David Martz

Very nice service and excellent turkey burger

Karen Ashcroft

Very good dining experience, definitely gourmet food.

Sabrina Worrall

The food was delicious!

Susan Lapointe

(Translated) Very nice place Beautiful terrace with view of Lake Nippising. Excellent food, very good service Worth the detour The exterior does not reflect what it is inside, very pleasant surprise guaranteed. (Original) Très belle endroit Belle terrasse avec vue sur le lac Nippising. Nourriture excellente, très bon service Vaut le détour L'extérieur ne reflète en rien ce qu' il en est à l'intérieur, très agréable surprise assurée.

Zvonimir Miller

(Translated) Nice meal. Great giew (Original) Nice meal. Great giew

mary Willard

Lovely menu delisholously prepared... with a view of the lake !

Liv

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. ????

Shannon Turcotte

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!!????????????

Ella Tracey

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.

Chantal Louiseize

Great pizza, service and drink selection

Joe Morales

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.

Pauline LaRocca

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!

GJ Smit

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.

Nancy Johnston

Awesome food, spectacular service

Lily R

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.

Shirley Steg

Great place to eat!

Zayven Baptiste

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.

Debra Dickens

Local sourced food on menu. It's delicious!!!

C. DeLadurantaye

Yum yum...????

Ronald G

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.

scott dunn

Incredible food. One of my family's favourite spot.

Megan

Had the fettuccini alfredo with chicken. Was very good and everything was made from scratch. Even the chicken is grown at their own farm ????

Google User

Great food and service.

Brad Long

Quaint and cozy. Serving delightful dishes

KELLY Domanico

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!

Mattias Danielsson

Oh my gosh .. this is a terrific bistro. The service is so friendly and fast. I recommend the pickerel for your supper ????!!

Randi

Food and service was excellent. Would go back there again.

J Giggs

Always good eats here

Greg Manson

Friendly service that was well paced and did not rush us. Food was very good. The evening we were there both my wife and I had the elk special which was top notch. We will definitely return when we are in North Bay again.

Bonnie Kraemer

DELICIOUS, great view and friendly staff.

Crystal Majury

Always an excellent meal

Al Abaster

Delicious, fresh, local food with great service!

Mariko R

Excellent food and service!

myke hodgins

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

Stephanie O'hare

Absolutely wonderful meal. The pickerel was perfect.

Bob McDonald

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.

Lauren Boutilier

The place is filthy. Food .lousy Prices are geared d sr

Robin p

Excellent service food was delicious.

Danielle

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.

Nicholas Dolbeck

Magical patio, a Garden Oasis!

The Critic

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

Lys-Anaïs DE OLIVEIRA

Absolutely wonderful. The food, wine, outside patio and the service by Wesley was amazing. Can't wait for my next visit to the owl.

Cody Lamb

Great place to eat!

Richard Amyotte

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!

Paul Yves Roberge

Excellent service and delicious food..

Storme Van Rassel

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

Patrick Burke

This is an excellent restaurant especially if you are looking for something different rather then the same old plain menus around town.

Mary Bernadette

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!

Randy Frederick

Excellent food and service

Jessica Love

Great food and awesome staff. Nice area outside for eating aswell.