Unreal - this place competes with the best in Canada and outshines many that get listed on top restaurant lists. We’ve eaten at a lot of Michelin starred places here and abroad and The Pine is up there with the best. Fantastic staff, pacing and portions alongside a menu that feels too long (17) but works just right.There’s a real passion here. I don’t mean this the wrong way, but why is this place here and not catering to folks in Toronto or Ottawa? They could easily compete and outshine so many others. They are opening another place in Creemore; Creemore has a population of like 2,000 people! I’m torn between wanting to shake them and say “move to Toronto!” vs. appreciating this as an out of the way treasure.Regardless, each dish is thoughtful, clever and most of all flavourful. Smashed Radish, Ding Ding Chiao Mian, the Oyster dish and many others were head and shoulders above similarly lauded restaurants.Just a fantastic experience through and through and one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. Follow the staff of this place, they will do great things.Google needs a rating you can apply once every few years for truly exceptional places. This would be that for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathleen
Just a beautiful meal from start to finish. The wine pairings were really enjoyable as well. Service was excellent.Dietary restrictions: The chef was able to substitute for a pescatarian diet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Milk, Oyster and the Oyster Thief
Isaac Chan
Great to have such a great culinary experience outside the GTA…The chef is extremely creative in blending in his Asian work travels into his craft.Must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marc Jakobs
Lovely experience for some great food that was amazing balanced. Flavours really came together and was fun to try other regional Asian takes on dishes.Service was also excellent and there is ample parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: hkft 2 0
GASTRONUT1
The Pine, deemed one of the top 50 restaurants in Canada, is not in the City as one would expect but right here in Collingwood. Our 17 course tasting menu coupled with the wine paring were the quintessential dining experience that tantalized our senses. Each dish and sip made our taste buds dance while our eyes witnessed in disbelieve the artistry of how they were presented. Our servers were not only extremely attentive but also a wealth of information as they described each plate in mouth-watering detail. The restaurant seats only 12 and the seating provides fodder for conversation and admiration. This dining experience needs to be on your bucket list if you delight in fine cuisine.
Merribeth Devine
This dining experience was amazing. We have been to many Michelin star restaurants around the world and this one would outshine them. Every dish is thoughtfully thought out. The flavours are wonderful very hard to pick a favourite out of the 17 courses!Parking: Many
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jon Turner
Wow - that's the correct word for this dining experience. That's how I felt walking in, during the meal, and in the week that has followed my dinner with Jeremy and Cassie.My wife and I have enjoyed many wonderful culinary experiences over the years, but having had to leave Toronto during the pandemic and how the culinary and dining world has felt since the pandemic began, has left us with an emptiness every time that we've had a meal which we expected to be exceptional. There's always been a hollowness in the air and it takes a day or so before we both verbalize (and really even honestly fully realize to ourselves) our disappointment. Things just have a feel of lacking...The reason I say this is to be able to describe the chasm of difference we felt after leaving The Pine a week ago. There was no detail that didn't feel both genuine and exceptional to us both. We enjoyed our 5th wedding anniversary dining here and we couldn't have asked for something more engaging, whimsical, and thoughtful. In stark contrast to a time where things feel uncertain and chaotic, our evening was a tremendous departure. The conversation that is proffered by the dishes, service, and ambiance at The Pine, with their diners, through those mediums, is not only wonderful, but will be something that remains with us for many years.Thank you for the hard work, care, and enormous effort made to every member of the staff who created such an incredible experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
''Rob C.
We travel the world for fine dining and The Pine is right up there with some of the best in terms of food quality and plating. 17 different items served over 15 courses. Nothing was bad and several dishes were stunning. Service was attentive and the ambiance was relaxed fine dining. Highlights were:Dirty Scallops - this dish is among the best dishes I've ever had. Chef Jeremy clearly has spent a lot of time creating what ended up looking like a mossy patch of ground in the forest. Visually stunning. Taste wise, the scallops were perfectly cooked with a nice fresh taste. The entire dish was edible and it was well constructed with thoughtful bits of crunch to complement the delicate scallops. This is what Michelin 3 star restaurants make!Other highlights was the tea egg starter that has an incredibly balance of the chinese style tea egg with the caviar. Bulls blood tartlets (there was no bulls blood) were beautiful, delicate and delicious. Great crip crunch and excellent balance of umami flavour and sweetness. The story behind the 1 month and 3 inches was interesting and the dish was delicious with foie gras. Qan Bian dish was another stunning dish with a beautiful delicate lead skeleton on top of a delicious dish comprised of peas and goat milk. The orange florets on top made for another visual masterpiece usually seen only at Michelin 2 and 3 star restaurants. Many other dishes has aspects of interactively where we either had to eat with our hands, put parts of the dish together (think Peking duck style), and with different stages (eat the item in the bowl and then drink the sauce). Chef Jeremy is an excellent chef who firmly deserves at least 1 Michelin star if not 2. Some of his dishes highlighted above are 3 star category based on our experience. He is creative and we love how he makes unique and at times unrecognizable twists to traditional chinese dishes. The Pine is one of the best restaurants in Canada and among my Top 8.
Jon H
I was introduced to this restaurant at a food and drink show downtown Toronto. It's a bit of a drive to Collingwood but definitely worth it.There is great pride and attention to detail on the menu items and cocktails. The service was excellent and the staff is very welcoming.I would definitely recommend this place for a special occasion or a special treat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan Imm
Amazing attention to detail and service. All you haters check yourself… if you have not been yet you just have to add this little gem to your list.
Just an absolutely phenomenal experience! Flavours, details, all of it! Can't reccomend highly enough...spoil yourself & a loved one!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: hkft
Nazareth Harfoush
You know what, I actually took way too many photos of this magical experience but the photos just don’t do it justice (I just posted one to give this algorithm some weight). Such an amazing experience of flavours and genius menu design. Reserve as soon as you can!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zainul Saigar
What an amazing culinary experience. So grateful to celebrate our anniversary at The Pine. The food was perfect. We will cherish this memory. Thank you again.
Mike candido
Each plate was full of flavor you didn't want to finish any of them fast, a story or description before each serving and a discussion with the chef afterwards wrapped the whole experience. The price may seem high but when you account that there was 16 servings all quality and the time (dinner took about 3hrs) in my opinion it's fully justified
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
peggy vandeplassche
Absolutely wonderful! We were totally blown away by the place. The food was spectacular, the service awesome and the vibe super fun. Definitely our new favourite !!
Unreal - this place competes with the best in Canada and outshines many that get listed on top restaurant lists. We’ve eaten at a lot of Michelin starred places here and abroad and The Pine is up there with the best. Fantastic staff, pacing and portions alongside a menu that feels too long (17) but works just right.There’s a real passion here. I don’t mean this the wrong way, but why is this place here and not catering to folks in Toronto or Ottawa? They could easily compete and outshine so many others. They are opening another place in Creemore; Creemore has a population of like 2,000 people! I’m torn between wanting to shake them and say “move to Toronto!” vs. appreciating this as an out of the way treasure.Regardless, each dish is thoughtful, clever and most of all flavourful. Smashed Radish, Ding Ding Chiao Mian, the Oyster dish and many others were head and shoulders above similarly lauded restaurants.Just a fantastic experience through and through and one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. Follow the staff of this place, they will do great things.Google needs a rating you can apply once every few years for truly exceptional places. This would be that for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just a beautiful meal from start to finish. The wine pairings were really enjoyable as well. Service was excellent.Dietary restrictions: The chef was able to substitute for a pescatarian diet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Milk, Oyster and the Oyster Thief
Great to have such a great culinary experience outside the GTA…The chef is extremely creative in blending in his Asian work travels into his craft.Must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely experience for some great food that was amazing balanced. Flavours really came together and was fun to try other regional Asian takes on dishes.Service was also excellent and there is ample parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: hkft 2 0
The Pine, deemed one of the top 50 restaurants in Canada, is not in the City as one would expect but right here in Collingwood. Our 17 course tasting menu coupled with the wine paring were the quintessential dining experience that tantalized our senses. Each dish and sip made our taste buds dance while our eyes witnessed in disbelieve the artistry of how they were presented. Our servers were not only extremely attentive but also a wealth of information as they described each plate in mouth-watering detail. The restaurant seats only 12 and the seating provides fodder for conversation and admiration. This dining experience needs to be on your bucket list if you delight in fine cuisine.
This dining experience was amazing. We have been to many Michelin star restaurants around the world and this one would outshine them. Every dish is thoughtfully thought out. The flavours are wonderful very hard to pick a favourite out of the 17 courses!Parking: Many
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow - that's the correct word for this dining experience. That's how I felt walking in, during the meal, and in the week that has followed my dinner with Jeremy and Cassie.My wife and I have enjoyed many wonderful culinary experiences over the years, but having had to leave Toronto during the pandemic and how the culinary and dining world has felt since the pandemic began, has left us with an emptiness every time that we've had a meal which we expected to be exceptional. There's always been a hollowness in the air and it takes a day or so before we both verbalize (and really even honestly fully realize to ourselves) our disappointment. Things just have a feel of lacking...The reason I say this is to be able to describe the chasm of difference we felt after leaving The Pine a week ago. There was no detail that didn't feel both genuine and exceptional to us both. We enjoyed our 5th wedding anniversary dining here and we couldn't have asked for something more engaging, whimsical, and thoughtful. In stark contrast to a time where things feel uncertain and chaotic, our evening was a tremendous departure. The conversation that is proffered by the dishes, service, and ambiance at The Pine, with their diners, through those mediums, is not only wonderful, but will be something that remains with us for many years.Thank you for the hard work, care, and enormous effort made to every member of the staff who created such an incredible experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We travel the world for fine dining and The Pine is right up there with some of the best in terms of food quality and plating. 17 different items served over 15 courses. Nothing was bad and several dishes were stunning. Service was attentive and the ambiance was relaxed fine dining. Highlights were:Dirty Scallops - this dish is among the best dishes I've ever had. Chef Jeremy clearly has spent a lot of time creating what ended up looking like a mossy patch of ground in the forest. Visually stunning. Taste wise, the scallops were perfectly cooked with a nice fresh taste. The entire dish was edible and it was well constructed with thoughtful bits of crunch to complement the delicate scallops. This is what Michelin 3 star restaurants make!Other highlights was the tea egg starter that has an incredibly balance of the chinese style tea egg with the caviar. Bulls blood tartlets (there was no bulls blood) were beautiful, delicate and delicious. Great crip crunch and excellent balance of umami flavour and sweetness. The story behind the 1 month and 3 inches was interesting and the dish was delicious with foie gras. Qan Bian dish was another stunning dish with a beautiful delicate lead skeleton on top of a delicious dish comprised of peas and goat milk. The orange florets on top made for another visual masterpiece usually seen only at Michelin 2 and 3 star restaurants. Many other dishes has aspects of interactively where we either had to eat with our hands, put parts of the dish together (think Peking duck style), and with different stages (eat the item in the bowl and then drink the sauce). Chef Jeremy is an excellent chef who firmly deserves at least 1 Michelin star if not 2. Some of his dishes highlighted above are 3 star category based on our experience. He is creative and we love how he makes unique and at times unrecognizable twists to traditional chinese dishes. The Pine is one of the best restaurants in Canada and among my Top 8.
I was introduced to this restaurant at a food and drink show downtown Toronto. It's a bit of a drive to Collingwood but definitely worth it.There is great pride and attention to detail on the menu items and cocktails. The service was excellent and the staff is very welcoming.I would definitely recommend this place for a special occasion or a special treat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing attention to detail and service. All you haters check yourself… if you have not been yet you just have to add this little gem to your list.
Restaurantji Recommends
Just an absolutely phenomenal experience! Flavours, details, all of it! Can't reccomend highly enough...spoil yourself & a loved one!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: hkft
You know what, I actually took way too many photos of this magical experience but the photos just don’t do it justice (I just posted one to give this algorithm some weight). Such an amazing experience of flavours and genius menu design. Reserve as soon as you can!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What an amazing culinary experience. So grateful to celebrate our anniversary at The Pine. The food was perfect. We will cherish this memory. Thank you again.
Each plate was full of flavor you didn't want to finish any of them fast, a story or description before each serving and a discussion with the chef afterwards wrapped the whole experience. The price may seem high but when you account that there was 16 servings all quality and the time (dinner took about 3hrs) in my opinion it's fully justified
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely wonderful! We were totally blown away by the place. The food was spectacular, the service awesome and the vibe super fun. Definitely our new favourite !!