Portage by the Lake

Name: Portage by the Lake
Address: 440 Couchiching Point Rd, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 0B7, Canada
Telephone: (705) 325-6505
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

$$ • Italian

Hours:
440 Couchiching Point Rd, Orillia
(705) 325-6505

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About Portage by the Lake

Portage by the Lake is a highly-recommended restaurant offering excellent quality meals. The food is well-prepared, presented, and tastes lovely. The service is always courteous, pleasant, and attentive, with staff members, including Ryan and Cindy, being particularly outstanding with great attention to detail. The wines are superb and the pricing is as expected for a quality meal. The menu features a variety of fabulous dishes, with the chef cooking to perfection, as seen in the case of the steak and osso buco, which was cooked very nicely, with tender marrow and rich, meaty sauce. Pasta is highly praised as amazing, with one customer remarking that it puts Scaddabush to shame. Inside, the restaurant is peaceful, casual, and well-lit without being too bright, offering a clean and spacious environment. It is located inside the Best Western, close to the recreation trail and highway 12, making it a hidden gem. It is recommended to ask questions about the menu, as online menus may not always be up to date. Dishes like chicken marsala are served with tasty white sauce and mashed, though some menu descriptions may differ from the paper menus. The caesar salad comes with a creamy dressing and fresh croutons. Desserts like apple blossom and chocolate mousse are enjoyable and of good quality. Despite some minor issues, such as food not always being hot when served or menu mix-ups, the overall experience is positive, with the staff's warmth and the atmosphere making it a great place to dine. Overall, Portage by the Lake remains a top choice for quality food and excellent service.