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Hearthside Dining - Elmhirst's Resort, Keene, ON

Hearthside Dining - Elmhirst's Resort

4.6
4.6
224 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Farm-to-table

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for brunch
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Steak, Canadian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–20:00 Breakfast Mon–Sat 08:00–11:00 Brunch Sun 09:00–14:00
  • Phone number
    (705) 295-4591
  • Website
    http://www.elmhirst.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private Events available and based on current public health guidelines and protocols during Covid-19. Please contact us directly to inquire.
  • Location
    1045 Settlers Line, Keene, ON K0L 2G0
  • Area
    Peterborough
  • Cross Street
    Settlers Line and Lakeview Road
  • Parking details
    Private asphalt parking with a garden fringed walk to the Dining Room.
  • Public transit
    Not Available
  • Entertainment
    Pianist Ron Goodacre plays a wide assortment of favourites at Sunday Brunch....a local dining institution.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 224 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Farm-to-table

  • Central Ontario

    Best Overall

  • Central Ontario

    Best Food

  • Central Ontario

    Best Service

  • Central Ontario

    Best Ambience

  • Central Ontario

    Best Value

  • Central Ontario

    Good for groups

  • Central Ontario

    Healthy

  • Central Ontario

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hearthside Dining at Elmhirst's Resort offers a delightful culinary experience with "gorgeous" lake views and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious" food, featuring local ingredients and an extensive Ontario wine selection. The service is often described as "attentive" and "friendly," making it a top choice for memorable dining.

224 Reviews

  1. Darlene

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 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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  2. Mary

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Incredible local food, prepared very well. Beautiful view overlooking Rice Lake. Enough space between tables for privacy and noise level. Took a bit long to get pre-dinner drink and martini was a bit disappointing. However evening was special for our group of 5 and would definitely recommend.

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  3. MacP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Not the Elmhurst that we knew and en joked for Sunday brunch. The food was more like a buffet breakfast at a Choice hotel, the don't have fthe omelets ,roast beef or sea food bars. It was diffently not worth the $39.00 per person which they chatged. Be a long time before we go back.
    Hearthside Dining - Elmhirst's ResortResponded on 9 October 2024
    We are sorry to hear you didn't enjoy the experience as much as previous Brunch presentations and thanks for the feedback on things you did and did not enjoy. We have returned to a Brunch Buffet for the first time since 2020. The pressure on the costs associated with both food and labor has been constant since then. We regret the diminished feeling of perceived value but our restaurant prices have shifted as all dining experiences have to reflect this reality. The old brunch had a broader selection however the changes are intentional. The old buffet created too much food waste, and it needed to change. Our F&B team designed the new brunch and it has been well enjoyed by our guests. We knew comparisons to the legacy brunch were inevitable but remain convinced it is from a different time.

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  4. Pat

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We were not seated in the Hearthside dining area, but the “ banquet” area amid 3 large table of probably a corporate event. That took the ambience of the evening down several notches. I was very disappointed. It was loud and distracting perhaps why my husband’s steak order was wrong. Served well done rather than med rare. He could not eat it. So I gave him 1/2 my meal. He did not have to pay of course, offered a free desert but we waited an unacceptable amount of time so we just left. Looked like they were struggling with staffing, but not a good scenario for us! So our dinner experience was ruined.

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  5. Raymond

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and staff were fantastic as I remember from previous experiences. I had not been to Elmhurtst’s I. Many years. It hasn’t not changed and is worth the trip to have a wonderful Sunday brunch

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  6. Jeff

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent time great service and location for fine dinning !!!!

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  7. Peter

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely conversation with our server Jordan after our meal. Service was great. Nice and quiet too. Food is excellent.

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  8. Rose-Marie

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Hearth Side Dining experience was exceptional. The view of the lake from our window side table was spectacular. The soft live piano music added a touch of sophistication. Our server presented herself as a professional and was very efficient and friendly. The delicious food was bountiful with much variety, and offered something to please every pallet. The server went out of her way to please my grandsons fussy disposition. We were very pleased with our brunch experience and will be visiting again soon.

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  9. Sharon

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful brunch . Perfect size with such a variety of fabulous dishes . I am so glad it’s back as it’s our number one pick for friends and family . So comfortable , views of the lake and tablecloths to make it just that extra special. But it’s also the staff . Fun and welcoming . Can you tell we love Elmhirst !

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  10. jane

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 4 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday brunch with a view. The food was excellent, a good choice on the buffet, and the view from the dining room overlooking Rice Lake is lovely. My husband wears hearing aids so we had to move to a table away from the piano player but the staff were happy to oblige.

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Hearthside Dining - Elmhirst's Resort is rated 4.6 stars by 224 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Hearthside Dining - Elmhirst's Resort

1045 Settlers Line, Keene, ON K0L 2G0

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Settlers Line and Lakeview Road
  • Area
    Peterborough
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–20:00 Breakfast Mon–Sat 08:00–11:00 Brunch Sun 09:00–14:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Steak, Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private asphalt parking with a garden fringed walk to the Dining Room.
  • Public transit
    Not Available
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Pianist Ron Goodacre plays a wide assortment of favourites at Sunday Brunch....a local dining institution.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.elmhirst.ca/
  • Phone number
    (705) 295-4591
  • Private party facilities
    Private Events available and based on current public health guidelines and protocols during Covid-19. Please contact us directly to inquire.
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