Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Simcoe County

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Simcoe County? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

PICNIC

4.9

4.9 (329)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Orillia

About the restaurant

In the heart of downtown Orillia. Part old-world tapas bar, part old-town grocer and deliciously fun.

Chef Joel's cuisine is inspired by the tapas bars of the Basque country (Southern France & Northern Spain) with a focus on seafood, preserved meats and raw foods. Join us for lunch, dinner or snacks & drinks 7 days a week.

Shop the provisions shop for ‘pic up & go’ snacks. You’ll also find steaks from The Common Stove and a curated selection of over over 75 wines and beers in our bottleshop.

Tapas & Wine Bar
Fresh Bread & Bottleshop
Live Music & Oysters
Patio Seating & Provisions Shop
Groceries & Gifts
Wine Club & Scotch Socials

PICNIC: a deliciously good time!

Top review

MarkVIP

Dined on Dec 17, 2024

Once again we thoroughly enjoyed PICNIC’s half priced Tappas last night. The food was terrific and their house red was delicious! Always a treat!

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Couchiching Craft Brewing Co.

4.8

4.8 (44)

CAN$30 and under

Brewery

Orillia

About the restaurant

Our Taproom offers a full dine-in and bar experience with full views of our brite-tank room, as well as a full service patio. Offering delectable bites from our Red Seal Chef, Brandon, who utilizes local and fresh ingredients. Find the perfect pairing with our selection of beer, wine, and cocktails today!

Top review

Paul

Dined 5 days ago

Perfect environment for a night out with friends. Great live music, excellent food, fantastic service.

Moxies - Barrie

4.7

4.7 (242)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary American

Barrie

About the restaurant

Moxie's restaurant is a contemporary casual restaurant offering a globally inspired menu and hand crafted cocktails in a vibrant and interactive atmosphere. Moxie's has over 50 locations across Canada and 6 US locations in Dallas, Houston, and Miami.

Moxie's is located at Georgian Mall, just minutes up Bayfield Street from Hwy 400. Our Executive Chef Brandon Thordarson has created a menu offering a wide-array of steaks, burgers, pastas and seafood! No matter the occasion, whether it's a business luncheon, a dinner date, or late night drinks with friends, Moxie's offers something for everyone.

Moxie's features daily drink specials and a relaxing patio. We offer a delectable blend of unique cocktails, flavourful wines and a variety of beers to choose from. Next time you’re in the neighbourhood, be sure to pop in!

Top review

ColleenVIP

Dined on Nov 29, 2024

As always another great day at Moxies. Had my favourite meal chicken Madeira rigatoni.

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Experience

New Year's Eve!

The Hog & Penny

4.7

4.7 (98)

CAN$30 and under

Pub

Orillia

About the restaurant

Orillia's Pub! An authentic British pub in the heart of downtown Orillia.

Top review

MarkVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We enjoyed another wonderful evening at the Hog & Penny. We drank cold beers, and ate delicious food! Another terrific experience!

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4.6

4.6 (248)

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

Collingwood

About the restaurant

Fresh flavours dominate the experience at Bent Taco. This relaxed eatery specializes in inauthentic Mexican cuisine, served in an eclectic space—complete with an outdoor patio. Choose from a menu packed with tacos, burritos, tortas and ceviche. Spoil yourself with some of the restaurant's amazing nachos, elevated with guajillo, or enjoy a delicious Baja fish tacos, tossed with pickled cabbage and apple. Bent Taco also serves a short-but-appealing list of vegan/vegetarian-friendly fare. The restaurant's intimate space and friendly ambiance provide a nice tonic for a fun romantic date or casual dining with friends. Ice cream sandwiches provide the perfect cap to any meal. Bent Taco is open most days, except Monday and Sunday.

Top review

ramonaVIP

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

Fantastic drinks, food, service and ambience! Loved the entire evening. Served so helpful and patient. Beautiful spot and top quality food! Can’t wait to come back!

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Popular dish

Bent Fried Cauliflower Taco Kit

Popular dish

Baja Cauliflower

Beertown Public House - Barrie

4.4

4.4 (811)

CAN$30 and under

Comfort Food

Barrie

About the restaurant

Beertown Public House is the destination for the instinctively curious. We fuel your fascination for all things purposefully crafted, whether that's beer, cuisine or design. Our Guests know that life is too short for the ordinary. With 40 beers on tap and over 60 in bottles, there is a beer for everyone. Our Chefs have taken as much time as the brewers to craft everything that goes onto each plate.

If your desired reservation time is unavailable, call us directly at 705-999-0212. Please understand we are leaving some space available for walk-in Guests. Please stop by if you’re in the area.

Our team looks forward to serving you!

Top review

Kailey

Dined 7 days ago

Great variety of gluten free options including drinks which were high quality and flavourful. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Was a little loud however it was a busy Friday night before Christmas.

The Canadian Brewhouse - Barrie

4.4

4.4 (274)

CAN$30 and under

Sports Bar

Barrie

About the restaurant

Our one-of-a-kind Canadian themed sports bar & grill has an extensive menu of appetizers, entrees, drinks and amazing specials every night of the week. You’ll note our Canadian decor starts right when you walk up to our huge Inukshuk at our doors and continues throughout the restaurant in a “cheeky” Canadian fashion. We promise, when you come to The Canadian Brewhouse, you’ll instantly feel at home, because our house is your house…only we have way more TVs! You won’t find a better selection of screens anywhere for the sports you love! We even provide tabletop speakers for those nights when multiple sports and teams are playing.

Top review

Robyn

Dined 6 days ago

First time guest and great experience. Fabulous food and service. Definitely going back!

Montana's BBQ & Bar - Barrie South

4.3

4.3 (225)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Barrie

About the restaurant

Montana's BBQ & BAR is a Canadian comfort food restaurant and sports bar that is famous for barbecue cuisine. Enjoy in-house smoked pork ribs, beef brisket, grilled steaks and juicy burgers which are paired perfectly with catching the game. Montana's Barrie celebrates fun-to-eat, finger-licking smoked and barbecued comfort food that breaks the 'proper' rules. Located near Sadlon Arena & Peggy Hill Community Centre in the Southern end of Barrie, right off of Highway 400. Experience the fun, casual and unpretentious vibe, where you can laugh heartily, cheer on the game and enjoy your friends and family. We can't wait to serve you.

Top review

Karen

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Great food, great service and reasonable prices. Waitress and manager were so nice. We'll definitely be back!

Simcoe Yard House - Casino Rama Resort

4.3

4.3 (379)

CAN$30 and under

Sports Bar

Orillia

About the restaurant

Hours of operation:

11:30am-11pm Sunday to Thursday

11:30am- 1am Friday & Saturday

Top review

Lisa

Dined 2 days ago

The food was delicious with good portions , definitely worth going

Match Eatery & Public House - Wasaga Beach

4.3

4.3 (505)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary American

Wasaga Beach

About the restaurant

MATCH Eatery & Public House has combined the welcoming and social traditions of a neighbourhood pub with the high-energy of a lively sports bar. The big game, the family celebrations, or social gatherings with friends... our casual and upbeat atmosphere is ideal for any occasion. Whatever your great night out looks like, we'll match it with our creative comfort food, cold libations and exciting entertainment.

Top review

Elizabeth

Dined 1 day ago

We had a great Christmas Eve dinner with a wonderful server - she was the best! Chris the manager visited often. We played shuffleboard after a little gambling - it needs to be leveled and quite chilly in that part due to all the windows!

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