Riverwalk - Bracebridge

The ambience was lovely and the presentation fantastic but unfortunately the food was pretty bland for a place that calls itself fine dining. It was just ok, which then also made it over priced and a bit disappointing.

My girlfriend and I came and dined at Riverwalk a few days after the new year, on a small trip up to Muskoka for a few days. The ambiance of the restaurant was quite nice from the historical plaques near the building it looks like it was from an old mill. The music was nice and peaceful and the restaurant had about 6 7 other tables dining besides us. There was one waitstaff in addition to the two chefs. We ordered: Pan Seared Foie Gras w Crustini and Mixed Greens Crackling Skin Chicken Braised Lamb Shank Flour less Chocolate Cake The food all tasted very good and to our satisfaction. We could taste the freshness of the greens and local ingredients used. Also the portions were generous and the quality of the food was top notch. The lamb shank was very tender and moist and easily flaked off nicely from the bone. The gravy sauce went well with the garlic mashed potatoes and the carrots asparagus to add additional flavour. 3 STARS: While the dining experience, including the food and our service from the young lad of a waiter was good, my partner and I left with an overall NEGATIVE experience overshadowed specifically due to us being avoided by the Chef throughout the night. Specifically, through the evening, we could see and hear one of the chefs coming out and going around to check in with each of the tables and striking up (lengthy at times) conversation with each table. The place is cozy intimate and our table was situated directly in the middle so it was impossible not to hear this around. We were literally the only table where she did not come by, say a single word to us, despite passing right beside our table on multiple occasions. We found that to be very very odd and it truly made us feel unwelcome and unwilling to ever return or recommend this to friends or family ever. It would be nice to get a response explanation if there is one, but this was a feeling that both of us could not shake even for a few days following, and being back in Toronto.

We drove all the way from Oakville. The food was very average and overpriced. The fresh trout $21) entree was padded with potatoes with just a tiny piece of trout. Overall I would rate this an average restaurant. It's ok to eat here if you are in the neighborhood but don't go out of your way to dine there.

Really great food! Been here twice for meetings and both times the food's been fantastic!

Terrible service. The waiter was rude and dismissive. The food was mediocre at best.