Hearthside Dining - Elmhirst's Resort

4.8

231 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Farm-to-table

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for scenic views

Elmhirst’s Resort is an all season, cottage resort and conference facility. It offers a spa, excellent dining and a host of activities for the whole family. Our collection of cottages is nestled on the pretty shore of Rice Lake. It is managed by a fifth generation of Elmhirst family and continues to offer the very best of the Kawarthas — much of it grown here, raised here or sourced from our very own 240-acre property.

This property is the cornerstone of the Elmhirst’s Resort experience, and we’re committed to preserving it. Toward that end, we pride ourselves on environmental sustainability. In every aspect of our operation, we strive to use resources respectfully, and are always looking for new ways to ensure the land’s continued majesty.

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Location
1045 Settlers Line, Keene, ON K0L 2G0
Phone number
(705) 295-4591
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Steak, Canadian
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–8:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Sat 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private asphalt parking with a garden fringed walk to the Dining Room.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Amber Bissonnette, Darwin Bell

Private dining

What 231 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

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Hearthside Dining at Elmhirst's Resort offers a delightful culinary experience with "wonderful views" of Rice Lake. Patrons praise the "delicious food" and "friendly, attentive service." The menu features local ingredients, including "Elmhirst's own meat," and boasts an impressive Ontario wine selection. The atmosphere is "relaxing" and "beautiful," making it a perfect spot for special occasions.

231 Reviews

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Wendy
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a very quiet snowy morning at the resort. The chef was our server. Service was excellent and the food was delicious, local, and top quality. Highly recommend Elmhirst!
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Brock
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came to Elmhurst restaurant to celebrate valentine's. Food, service ,view were amazing,if only there was a way to make it longer. Strongly recommend,you won't regret it.
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Melanie
Toronto1 review
4.0
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time back in 5 years and just as lovely even during the slow season and on a slightly smaller scale. Elmhirst’s in house beef sausages and brisket are excellent and all the side dishes were up to par. Best bacon I have had in my life. Their pastries are also great. Most buffets buy stuff from Costco and put it out. Not here! Can’t wait to go back in the summer and enjoy some stuff from their gardens.
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Howard VIP
Toronto15 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous luncheon in the Hearthside dining room overlooking Rice Lake on a beautiful and sunny cold winter day. Brandon our server was attentive and acknowledged our anniversary. Highly recommend you give it a try.
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Sylvie
Ottawa5 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I experienced this restaurant three times. Very good food in a great setting.
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Peter
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dinner. Great service. We will be back
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lori
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious. beautiful atmosphere, friendly and very knowledgeable servers
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Stewart
Toronto22 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Discovered a new dining experience that will become a staple in our preferred restaurants. The ambience especially during this holiday season is warm and inviting; the food is exquisite and you have to try the specialty cocktails alcoholic and non. The view over the lake is serene and peaceful and really highlights Rice Lake. Jill, thanks for your great service and good humour.
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Blaine
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome place great food great service highly recommended
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Darlene
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience, food was delicious, view was amazing, service was great! We will be back.
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Hearthside Dining - Elmhirst's Resort is rated 4.8 stars by 231 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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1045 Settlers Line, Keene, ON K0L 2G0

Additional information

Phone number
(705) 295-4591
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Steak, Canadian
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–8:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Sat 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private asphalt parking with a garden fringed walk to the Dining Room.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Amber Bissonnette, Darwin Bell

Hearthside Dining - Elmhirst's Resort

Make a reservation

Additional information

Private dining

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What 231 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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