Sherwood Inn - Port Carling

If you're looking for a nice dining experience, it's best to avoid this place. Calling Vintages a restaurant is a stretch, as it's really just a room outside the pub area. The owners and managers seem to be content with the fact that they are on a beautiful property with no nearby competition, so they put little effort into providing a quality meal. The food was below standard, with overcooked risotto and tough pork breast. The worst part of the evening was when a large group of 20 people arrived without warning. Instead of making accommodations for the group or informing other diners about the situation, the manager did nothing. The noise from the large group made it impossible to have a conversation, forcing us to cut our dinner short and order dessert. When I complained to the manager, he dismissed our concerns, claiming it was just a busy night. This lack of care and customer service reflects poorly on the restaurant and hotel as a whole. The only bright spots were the polite and professional waitress and receptionist. Overall, it's best to steer clear of this place run by careless owners and managers.

The menu choices are excellent; presentation was superb and service was wonderful. Our server had excellent suggestions regarding our menu choices.

I went last week to get away from the lousy food at the Marriott (sorry but the Marriott needs to seriously improve the grub there) and I had my 2 raucous grand daughters in tow so I was expecting a bit of a stink eye. Not so. The woman looking after us couldn't have been more caring, easy going about the mess and noise we were making, and more efficient in serving us. The food was death row meal delicious and the ingredients were obviously locally sourced and just harvested fresh. Need a change in the entree? No problem. I enjoyed every bite. The property has gorgeous old Muskoka lake views. I've stayed here in the past and can vouch for the rooms too. I'll definitely be back-can't wait. Barb Taylor (Richmond Hill)

The Sherwood Inn is a great place for a great fresh meal in Muskoka. The setting is beautiful and the food was nicely presented, very flavorful, and fresh. The fresh pickerel was excellent, as was the seafood risotto. No problem recommending this venue for a lovely meal.

We stayed overnight at Sherwood Inn. There was nothing open in nearby Port Carling so we made reservations at the Inn restaurant. I am really glad we did, the food was delicious and the server very good.