Bent Anchor Bar & Restaurant closed for the season! Reopening June 2024

Love this place atmosphere is great but the quality of the cheese is horrible. Like it comes from a tube....

All round great place to eat. Staff was amazing and the food also was amazing. Atmosphere was awesome, the way they designed the place and the layout was great. Right next to the lake, beautifully scenery. Highly recommend Vent Anchor Bar and Restaurant to anyone passing by.

Awesome little spot! The food was great and the atmosphere was wonderful, our kids loved playing on the beach while we enjoyed some good food, drinks and company.

This review is specifically for the owner. The staff were lovely—no complaints there—but the experience overall was terrible, largely due to the owner’s shocking lack of professionalism.

I called ahead to reserve a table for my family and our dog and was told it wouldn’t be a problem. About 5–10 minutes into our meal, our dog barked briefly—for less than a minute.

The owner approached our table without any greeting, courtesy, or attempt at basic decency. No “hello,” no “how’s everything going?” Just straight to, “If your dog isn’t quiet, you can’t stay.”

His tone was cold, rude, and completely dismissive. It wasn’t about the dog—it was about making us feel unwelcome. No one around us seemed to care, but it was clear we weren’t locals, and that seemed to be enough.

And on top of it all, the FOOD WAS QUITE FORGETTABLE —definitely not worth the attitude.

TO THE OWNER: If you’re going to run a public-facing business, try showing the same hospitality your staff works so hard to offer. You may own the restaurant, but you clearly have no idea how to run one.

Today, I had the pleasure of enjoying an absolutely fantastic early afternoon dinner at Bent Anchor, and it truly exceeded all expectations. It is a very charming place, with all the rustic decor, perfect for a relaxing meal. This restaurant is definitely a gem that I'll be recommending to everyone!

Fantastic location and amazing view sitting outside. Service was outstanding and the food was very good. Highly recommend this place! Parking was a bit tricky especially on motorcycles (gravel parking lot, one way in and another out) but we would definitely go back

Great atmosphere, friendly staff. Food was mediocre. Wings were barely edible, and I’m not a picky eater.

Place is awesome!!!!. Right on the river so views are great! So good I want to keep it a little secret. Big menu. Food is great and came out fast, staff was super friendly. Playlist was also great for the music lovers. Love it...10 stars if I could. Will be back!

The worst owner you could ever meet.
Not welcome for young people(20-25)

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The view was stunning, and we were excited for a pleasant meal. Unfortunately, the experience was marred by an overwhelming number of mosquitoes, with no effort from the owner to address the issue, making it difficult to enjoy our time. To top it off, the food was disappointingly mediocre.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 4

I love this restaurant! It's an hour drive for us but so worth it!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burgers, Fries, Poutine

Great place to take the family for lunch or stop in with some friends for a drink.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Poutine

Excellent atmosphere on the outside deck. Background music was exactly what I wanted to listen to. Boats pulled right up to the dining area. Parking spaces available. Very friendly staff. Highly recommended

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Poutine with Pulled Pork

My gf and I had read the reviews prior to coming here so we didn’t have high hopes, at least for the food and service; however, it was the total opposite. We got the ribs and fish n chips, both were great; fries were seasoned and cooked perfectly. The waitress’ are very nice and the scenery is nice.

Edit: To the owner/manager: I gave 3 stars because I don’t feel that the food was the best I have had; in my opinion, the food was just average, therefore a 3 star rating. Very few get 5 stars.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

I recently visited Bent Anchor Bar & Restaurant, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish! We ordered several items off the menu, and everything was absolutely delicious.

The cheese sticks were massive and perfectly crispy on the outside while gooey and cheesy on the inside. The poutine was another highlight—rich, savory, and utterly satisfying. The vegan burger was surprisingly flavorful and satisfying, making it a great option for those looking for a plant-based meal. The pulled pork sandwich was tender and packed with flavor, and the cheddar and bacon pierogies were a delightful comfort food treat. We also had the half-stack smoked ribs, which were tender, smoky, and absolutely mouthwatering.

Beyond the food, the service was excellent. Our server was incredibly nice, making the dining experience even better. We left fully satisfied and can't wait to return!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burgers, Fries, Poutine, Smoked Ribs