Places worth knowing - our staff picks on all the best local spots. Dinner reservations are recommended; text the desk and we will help you get the table.
Natural wine, cheese boards, smoked trout dip. Open daily in the lobby.
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On the Rocks
Bar
Photo: On The Rocks via Google
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On the Rocks
Bar
Lakeside restaurant and bar in Calabogie. Dining room is built into a 12-foot granite cliff face. Great cocktails. The nicest dinner in town. We love it.
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Oh-el-la
Cafe
Photo: Oh-el-la Cafe Calabogie via Google
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Oh-el-la
Cafe
All-day brunch cafe with Australian-leaning coffee.
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Neat Coffee Shop
Cafe
Photo: John MacLaughlan via Google
14
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Neat Coffee Shop
Cafe
Cafe with wood-fired pizza by day and an intimate concert venue by night. Great hours. A must visit.
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14
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The Blackbird Cafe
Cafe
Photo: Melody Priestley via Google
25
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The Blackbird Cafe
Cafe
Cafe in a converted general store at Burnstown doing comfort food, with patio tables in warm weather.
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25
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Whitewater Brewery
Brewery
Photo: Whitewater Brewing Company - Lakeside Brew Pub via Google
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Whitewater Brewery
Brewery
Farm-country brewery with a big menu and solid vegan options.
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Canthooks Restaurant
Restaurant
Photo: Calabogie - Canthooks via Google
5
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Canthooks Restaurant
Restaurant
Swiss and German mountain cooking at the base of Calabogie Peaks, known for schnitzel.
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Odi's King Burger
Restaurant
Photo: Lesley B via Google
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Odi's King Burger
Restaurant
Throwback drive-in for poutine, burgers and milkshakes.
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30
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Urban Angus Steak & Wine
Restaurant
Photo: Twin T via Google
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Urban Angus Steak & Wine
Restaurant
A steakhouse in Arnprior with a deep wine list and its own signature cocktails.
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Calabogie Pizzaria
Restaurant
Photo: Babybel J via Google
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Calabogie Pizzaria
Restaurant
Thick, filling pies for delivery or takeout back to the room.
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Calabogie Brewing Co.
Brewery
Photo: Calabogie Brewing Co. - Calabogie via Google
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Calabogie Brewing Co.
Brewery
Taproom with a Madawaska riverside patio, house beer, pizzas and pretzels.
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Calabogie Highlands Resort Restaurant
Lodging
Photo: Scott M via Google
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Calabogie Highlands Resort Restaurant
Lodging
Clubhouse dining at the golf resort with lunch and dinner.
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Black Donalds Pub at Calabogie Peaks
Bar
Photo: Calabogie Peaks Resort via Google
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Black Donalds Pub at Calabogie Peaks
Bar
Casual apres pub inside Calabogie Peaks Resort.
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Scoop Dogs
Restaurant
Photo: Calabogie Canine Boarding and Daycare via Google
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Scoop Dogs
Restaurant
Small-town ice cream stop for cones after the lake.
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Swiss Alps Restaurant
Restaurant
Photo: Jenna K via Google
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Swiss Alps Restaurant
Restaurant
Authentic German and European cooking, known for braised short ribs.
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Bonnechere Bakery
Bakery
Photo: Bonnechere Bakery & Bistro and Bonnechere at Home via Google
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Bonnechere Bakery
Bakery
Bakery and bistro with breakfast, salads and sandwiches plus a fine grocery.
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Ottawa Valley Coffee
Cafe
Photo: Ottawa Valley Coffee via Google
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Ottawa Valley Coffee
Cafe
Coffee house with light fare, paninis and live music on weekends.
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Karras Way
Restaurant
Photo: daniel patricks via Google
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Karras Way
Restaurant
Crowd-pleasing Greek plates and baklava in Renfrew.
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Shanloon Chinese Cuisine House
Restaurant
Photo: Angelo Garcia via Google
30
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Shanloon Chinese Cuisine House
Restaurant
Longstanding Renfrew spot for Chinese comfort food.
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Brooker's Cider
Cidery
Photo: Brooker's Cider via Google
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Brooker's Cider
Cidery
A small-batch, family-run cidery in Burnstown that sells straight from the door.
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35
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Pine Valley Restaurant
Restaurant
Photo: Pine Valley Restaurant via Google
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Pine Valley Restaurant
Restaurant
Roadside stop in Griffith for a hearty breakfast.
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Krave Bistro
Restaurant
Photo: Diana Albert via Google
50
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Krave Bistro
Restaurant
Locals' favourite bistro with strong mains and crepes.
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Mighty Fine Bakehouse
Bakery
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Mighty Fine Bakehouse
Bakery
Friendly cafe and bakery known for meat pies and baked goods.
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Lumbertown Ale House
Bar
Photo: Alice Nehme (Ally food critic) via Google
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Lumbertown Ale House
Bar
Easygoing gastropub for loaded tacos and burgers.
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Keepers Coffee Bar
Cafe
Photo: Sharon via Google
55
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Keepers Coffee Bar
Cafe
Small-town coffee bar in Pakenham.
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55
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Rio Tap & Grill
Restaurant
Photo: Rio Tap & Grill via Google
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Rio Tap & Grill
Restaurant
Eganville grill known for its steaks.
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55
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Fifth Chute Coffee
Cafe
Photo: Tamara Tarasoff via Google
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Fifth Chute Coffee
Cafe
Cozy coffee house and bakery, worth the maple latte.
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55
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Farmgate Cider
Cidery
Photo: bamy333 via Google
60
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Farmgate Cider
Cidery
Farm-based cidery pouring craft ciders, tastings by appointment.
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60
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Joe's Italian Kitchen
Restaurant
Photo: Tatiana Tanizaki via Google
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Joe's Italian Kitchen
Restaurant
Comforting Italian plates in downtown Almonte.
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65
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Wheelers Maple
Restaurant
Photo: Lorne Carruth via Google
65
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Wheelers Maple
Restaurant
Family pancake house, sugar camp and maple museum near McDonalds Corners, run by the Wheelers since 1978.
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65
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Temple’s Sugar Bush
Farm
Photo: Susan Snyder via Google
70
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Temple’s Sugar Bush
Farm
Maple sugar bush between Carleton Place and Perth with a nature trail through the bush and a shop.
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70
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Ottawa River Barn
Restaurant
Photo: Ottawa River Barn via Google
70
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Ottawa River Barn
Restaurant
Pub in a converted dairy barn at Beachburg with a patio, near the river rapids and mountain bike trails.
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70
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Kin Vineyards
Winery
Photo: Rupesh Bhardwaj via Google
80
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Kin Vineyards
Winery
Estate vineyard near Carp with wine flights and a pizza oven.
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80
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Ridge Rock Brewing
Brewery
Photo: Ridge Rock Brewing Company via Google
80
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Ridge Rock Brewing
Brewery
Brewery and pub in Carp that stays open late.
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80
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Redneck Bistro
Restaurant
Photo: Rob Clement via Google
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Redneck Bistro
Restaurant
Comfort food restaurant with generous portions.
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5
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Distances are from the motel on Calabogie Road. Text the desk for the current picks.