Heather Lodge

Name: Heather Lodge
Address: 14483 Highway 35, Minden, ON, Canada, K0M 2L0
Telephone: (705) 489-3257
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

235 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary European

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Reserve an evening of fine dining with meals finished by a superb culinary team in an adult only restaurant. Whether it is an romantic dinner or a friends gathering, we offer an experience you will remember. Each meal is created to order with a professional culinary team. Matched with an Ontario Local Bar Menu of featured Wineries, Local Brewery's and Spirits and even an option for BYOW for an extra charge. Our team of staff want to spoil you, with a great meal, served with attention to detail in an ambiance that is relaxing and special. Please be sure to tell us if you are celebrating as special occasion so we can decorate your table-you can also upgrade to a Celebration Package which is a kit of mini bottle of champagne & a cute, decadent box of truffles for a cost of $20.00 to toast your celebration. Choose from an option to seat early 5:00-5:45pm for a 3 course meal for $63.00 per person or 6:00-7:30pm for a 4 course meal for $70.00 per person. Includes tea/coffee.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 11, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:30 am–9:45 am Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–7:30 pm
Phone number
(705) 489-3257
Website
http://www.heatherlodge.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
James Jennings

Location
14483 Highway 35, Minden, ON K0M 2L0
Neighbourhood
Peterborough
Cross Street
14483 Hwy 35
Parking Details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

Grilled Canadian AAA Beef Tenderloin Steak Fillet
with Blue Cheese Brule and Red Wine Reduction
Grilled Herb Crusted Fresh Ontario Turkey Breast Steak
with a Local Tomato, Sweet Pepper and Chili Salsa; topped with Goat Cheese Crème Fraiche
Panko Crusted Fresh Ontario Pork Schnitzel
with Caramelized Field Mushrooms and Onion Wine Sauce
Pan Seared Wild Caught Ontario Pickerel Fillet
Topped with a Heirloom Vegetable, Local Honey Slaw and Lemon Brown Butter
Grilled Garlic Portabella Mushroom
Vegetable and Goat Cheese Napoleon Stack with Tomato Sweet Pepper Chutney

Dessert

Carmel Granny Smith Apple Pie
Triple Chocolate Truffle Mousse
Cherry Whiskey Cheesecake
Turtle Cheesecake

What 235 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Ontario
Best Overall
Central Ontario
Best Food
Central Ontario
Best Service
Central Ontario
Best Ambience
Central Ontario
Best Value
Central Ontario
Healthy
Central Ontario
Neighbourhood gem
Central Ontario
Good for special occasions
Central Ontario
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235 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic dining experience at Heather Lodge! The food was outstanding, the service was wonderful and the ambience was warm and cozy. I appreciated the little extra birthday recognition in the table's centerpiece and can't wait to return.
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MaddieR
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was amazing, can’t wait to come back !
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CathyP
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always perfectly prepared and tastes fantastic. I have been at your dinner 5times now and it is the best food around this entire area And the service is always great
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AmberC
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to go for a nice dinner! Would definitely recommend
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SteveE
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Allows a great dinner. Food quality, preparation and presentation were all fantastic.
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Jenn
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, everything was great! We celebrated a birthday, the table was subtly decorated, the food was great and the service was friendly having the meal well paced. We will be back!
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Jake
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was good but not super imaginative, consisting of typical fare. The service was just okay, we had to pour our own water a few times after waiting for 10 plus minutes for a refill. The dining room was somewhat loud due to a large group sharing the space. Overall, I would say, not worth the considerable price tag.
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ShawnaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrate 10 years together at Heather Lodge. Everything was perfect and the food was so delicious!!
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CarolynT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely Amazing! Would t want to go anywhere else to celebrate our Anniversary! Food was Fabulous… Service was the BEST!
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Danelle
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, atmosphere & service! We highly recommend.
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TimN
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have never had a bad meal at the Heather Lodge the variety is outstanding the quality and taste is fabulous. The soups are excellent.
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SteveE
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place. A real asset to the Minden area. We definitely recommend it.
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DonnaR
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dined with friends to celebrate her birthday, and our wedding anniversary. Table was nicely decorated for us, pre diner drinks well made. Food was beautifully presented, and delicious…cooked perfectly. One of our favourite places to dine, staff is polite and service impeccable. Would recommend for any special occasion.
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JanetZ
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I experienced our first dinner at Heather Lodge last week. We can’t say enough about the service and food. We will return when back to the cottage.
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PETERB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food in a relaxed atmosphere with delightful views of Twelve mile Lake!
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SteveM
Charleston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good food and service, just a touch expensive for portion size
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ShaunT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful meal experience in an updated but traditional Haliburton Lodge setting. Very unique to the area. Particularly well suited for special occasions.
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Loveroffood
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed all 4 courses... the food was FANTASTIC! My only criticism would be that the courses were served way too fast without any breather in between. We prefer to have a little bit of time in between courses to enjoy our wine and some conversation. We felt a bit rushed.
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DarleneB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice experience. Relaxed casual atmosphere. Good portions of food.
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DouglasP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dining experience at the Heather Lodge always exceeds our expectations! Chef James and the kitchen team are masters at their craft. Excellent food, beautifully presented.
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MatthewR
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and friendly atmosphere. I will tell my friends about this place.
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BOBB
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
will continue to book for special occations. great place.
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HeatherH
Atlantic Canada
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first visit to Heather Lodge and upon arrival we realized outside seating was a better option. They accommodated us no problem. I was with my son and we had a wonderful evening. Food was delicious and service was impeccable.
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DerekF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unbelievable food. Amazing service. Beautiful scenery.
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anneham60
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had made a note that it was our anniversary and our table looked lovely with Happy Anniversary sign and hearts. Lovely beverage selection. Every course delicious and beautifully presented. Waitstaff lovely, and restaurant and setting sp pretty.
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Jessica
Toronto
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We loved the food and view. For us, it shares the #1 spot as the best restaurant in cottage country with Crossroads Restaurant.
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Bren
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was outstanding, and tje grilled tenderloin was fabulous.
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BeaH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Heather Lodge! Food is amazing and so is the ambiance and Lodge. The desserts were disappointing the last 2 times and would prefer the 3 course meal with the option to exclude dessert.
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PeterK
Toronto
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely evening with a beautiful view of the lake
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ChristinaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything from start to finish was exceptional! Gluten free options that were delicious and equally well presented. The servers were all very pleasant and we felt well looked after! We will definitely eat here again!
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SteveH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food and service great as always. Sat outside, a few mosquitoes were after us, staff brought citronella candles. Suggest the purchase of a skeetervac to control the insects, they work great, we have one.
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MaryC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I were celebrating our 29th wedding anniversary. Everything was great!
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CindyS
Exclusive
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about Heather Lodge is wonderful, especially if you’re lucky enough to meet Maria one of the owners. Every time we’ve been - breakfast or dinner has always been excellent, very consistent in quality and service - best value in cottage country by far. I can’t forget to mention the beauty of the lodge and the spectacular lake views. One of our favourite places to dine in all of Ontario.
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LindsayD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite place to come, relax and enjoy not only an amazing meal, but a beautiful view and top notch service!
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MandyN
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing! Our dinners were amazing. Truly one of the best meals we have ever had. It made our 30th anniversary fantastic. Thank you!
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Chris
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere and food at Heather Lodge's dining room made our 40th Anniversary celebration very special. The wait staff were engaging, very friendly and even put decorations on our table to mark the event! Every bite was a heavenly experience. We will definitely be back again!!
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JimC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner celebrating my wife's birthday - a nice window seat and view. The weather was iffy so this was fine. Thanks again.
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ChristopherP
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's always a treat to eat at the Heather Lodge. We have diner there many times in the past and there's never any negative surprises. Food, ambiance, service, always first rate. We will definitely be back and recommend to all our friends and relatives.
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CindyS
Exclusive
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic as always. The staff really went out of their way to cantor to my senior parents needs. Thank you Heather Lodge! You really made their day.
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BarbaraM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
a wonderful restaurant for a special occasion. A little expensive for eating there often.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Heather Lodge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (705) 489-3257.

Heather Lodge is rated 4.9 stars by 235 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 11, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

14483 Highway 35, Minden, ON K0M 2L0

Additional information

Cross Street
14483 Hwy 35
Neighbourhood
Peterborough
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:30 am–9:45 am Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–7:30 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
James Jennings
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

Website
http://www.heatherlodge.com/
Phone number
(705) 489-3257

Heather Lodge

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Tonight's Fresh Made Soup

Field Tomato and Asiago Soup

Salads

Artisan Greens

Classic House Caesar Salad

Field Tomato and Bocconcini Salad

Appetizer

Smoked Duck Bruschetta

Jumbo Tiger Shrimp Cocktail

Camembert Fritters

Dinner Entrees

Grilled Canadian AAA Beef Tenderloin Steak Fillet

Grilled Herb Crusted Fresh Ontario Turkey Breast Steak

Panko Crusted Fresh Ontario Pork Schnitzel

Pan Seared Wild Caught Ontario Pickerel Fillet

Grilled Garlic Portabella Mushroom

Dessert

Carmel Granny Smith Apple Pie

Triple Chocolate Truffle Mousse

Cherry Whiskey Cheesecake

Turtle Cheesecake

What 235 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Screening

FAQs

Does Heather Lodge offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Heather Lodge restaurant rated?

Is Heather Lodge currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information