The Rosseau

Name: The Rosseau
Address: 2508 Windermere Road, Windermere, ON, Canada, P0B 1P0
Telephone: (705) 769-3611
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

159 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Charming
Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining

The Rosseau, the jewel of Lake Rosseau, dining at the Lady of the Lake, or however best describes the culinary experience at Lake Rosseau’s premier dining room and Veranda. Once you’re seated in one of the luxurious dining areas with unparalleled views of Lake Rosseau, an artfully curated and expertly crafted culinary experience awaits. Using a blend of unique and quality ingredients as well as the best products the Muskoka’s have to offer, you’ll dine like no other at The Rosseau. Equally tantalizing views and unique fare at the Windermere Pub available without reservation!

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 12, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian, Sushi, Contemporary Canadian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(705) 769-3611
Website
https://windermerehouse.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual

Location
2508 Windermere Road, Windermere, ON P0B 1P0
Neighbourhood
Muskoka
Cross Street
Matthews Dr.
Parking Details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Sunday Afternoon High Tea
$65.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 28 - Oct 27, 2024
Minimum of 2 people 24 Hours Notice Required for online reservations. **Less than 24hrs please call restaurant to inquire about availability.** **Kindly inform us of any dietary requirements when making your reservation** Elevate your Sunday afternoon with the charm and elegance of High Tea, join us every Sunday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM for an exquisite High Tea Experience at Windermere House Resort, overlooking the serene and picturesque Lake Rosseau. Indulge in a delightful assortment of sweets, freshly baked scones, and savory sandwiches and Premium Organic Loose-Leaf Teas from Metropolitan Tea Company.

New Potato Soup $23.00
Smoked PEI Mussels, Carrot Purée, Celery, Lovage, Pickled Mushrooms, Castelvetrano Olives
Smoked Beetroot Tartar$21.00
Cultured Cream, Acadian Sturgeon Caviar, Amaranth, Beetroot Powder, Chive, Herb Oil, Baguette Croute, Beet Gel
Organic Greens Salad$20.00
Radicchio Treviso, Endive, Roasted Heirloom Carrot, Radish, Four Seasons Pea Tendrils, Soft Herbs, WH Black Garlic & White Bean Hummus, Herb Oil Champagne Vinaigrette
Hamachi & Ahi Tuna Crudo$26.00
Crispy Nori, Sesame Foam, Soy Aioli, Aji Furikake, Smoked Trout Caviar, Sushi Gari, Yuzu Dust
Roasted Kabocha Squash Gnocchi$29.00
Trillium Farms Wild Boar Bacon, Sage Oil, Hazelnut Cream, Toasted Pepita Crumb, Parmigiano Tuile
Mushroom Brioche$26.00
Wild + Tame Mushrooms, Smoked Mushroom Garum, Veal Jus, Quail Egg, Tarragon, Acadian Sturgeon Caviar, Butter Toasted Brioche
Fogo Island Ice Shrimp Pakoras$29.00
Ontario Corn, Red Curry Coconut Aioli, Pickled Cucumber Melon, Acadian Sturgeon Caviar, Lime Leaf Dust, Thai Basil
Foie Gras Torchon$28.00
Fogo Island Smoked Sea Salt, Brioche, Muskoka Lakes Raspberry Gel, Lemongrass Pear Purée

Sushi

Edamame$12.00
Steamed & Lightly Salted
Shrimp Tempura$19.00
Three Pieces, Lightly Battered Fried Shrimp & Ginger Dashi Sauce
Miso Soup$13.00
White Shiro Miso Broth, Tofu & Spinach
Wakame Seaweed Salad$13.00
Seaweed, Sesame Oil & Rice Vinegar
California Roll$18.00
Crab, Avocado & Cucumber
Spicy Tuna Roll$21.00
Spicy Tuna & Tempura Crunch
A.C.A$17.00
Avocado, Cucumber & Asparagus
Philadelphia Roll$20.00
Salmon, Cream Cheese & Cucumber
Diablo Roll$21.00
Avocado, Pickled Jalapeños, Tempura Crunch & Spicy Salmon
Dynamite$25.00
Avocado, Cucumber, Crab & Shrimp Tempura
S.A.S$25.00
Avocado, Cucumber, Crab & Shrimp Tempura
Muskoka$30.00
Shrimp Tempura, Crab, Avocado & Cream Cheese
Black Dragon$30.00
Cucumber, Crab, Shrimp Tempura, Unagi & Avocado
Nigiri$15.00
Two Pieces, Rice Pads. Choice of Salmon, Tuna or Unagi
Sashimi$24.00
Five Pieces, Freshly Sliced Fish. Choice of Salmon or Tuna

Entrees

Spiced Berkshire Pork Tenderloin$45.00
Ontario Northern Wild Rice Pulao, Cashews, Almonds, Muskoka Cranberries, Pomegranate, Roasted Fall Squash
Caramelized Onion Risotto$31.00
Chestnut Mushrooms, Pomodori Sundried Cherry Tomatoes, Pecorino Romano, Thyme, Allium Ash, Chicory
Milford Bay Trout Cafreal$47.00
Banana Leaf, Dum Biryani, Fried Shallots, Ground Cherry Chutney, Cilantro Chutney, Cucumber Yogurt, Pomegranate
Honey Miso Roasted Vancouver Island Sablefish$49.00
Blistered Shishito Pepper Purée, Shiso Tempura, Marinated Calrose, Tataki Ponzu
Hazelnut Crusted Fogo Island Line Caught Halibut$56.00
Leeks, Artichoke Hearts, Fleur Dijon, Parsley, Bacalao, Heirloom Tomato, Cream, Herb Oil, Lemon
Bruce Fresh Spaghetti$36.00
Chanterelle Mushrooms, Maitake, Perigord Truffle, Piave, Toasted Pine Nuts, Cured Egg Yolk, Purple Cress
Ontario Rock Hen$46.00
Spaetzle, Salsa Romesco, Almond, Grilled Rapini, Sunflower Pesto
Ontario Beef Shortrib $59.00
32-Hour Braise, Reblochon Whipped Potato, Asparagus, Herb Gremolata, Braise Reduction
Confit Ontario Duck$62.00
Butter Poached New Potatoes, Haricot Verde, Muskoka Lakes Porto and Wild Blueberry Jus
Canadian Prime Tenderloin$66.00
Fried Fingerling Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Confit Tomato, Sauce Périgueux
Veal Cheek + WH Ricotta Anolini$40.00
White Bean Purée, Grilled Courgette, Crispy Speck, Guajillo Oil, Four Seasons Pea Tendrils

Dessert

The WH Apple Cheesecake$20.00
Vanilla Cheesecake, Green Apple Compote, Apple Glaze, Brown Butter Graham Crumb, Caramel Pastry Cream
Fall-Tini$20.00
Pumpkin Ice Cream, Apple Gel, Apple Sponge, Crème Anglaise, Candied Pecans
Pear & Chestnut$20.00
Pear & Blood Orange Ganache, Pear-nut Core, Chestnut Chocolate Crumble, Citrus Veil
Plum Mille-Tuile$20.00
Brown Sugar Tuile, Vanilla Pastry Cream, Plum Compote, Fennel Mousse

What 159 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
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Muskoka
Best Overall
Muskoka
Best Food
Muskoka
Best Service
Muskoka
Best Ambience
Muskoka
Best Value
Muskoka
Good for groups
Muskoka
Great for creative cocktails
Muskoka
Healthy
Muskoka
Great for fine wines
Muskoka
Great for outdoor dining
Muskoka
Great for scenic views
Muskoka
Good for special occasions
Muskoka
Most Booked

159 Reviews

T
Tom
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dinner, service and ambience. Every dish perfect. The potato soup and beef short rib were just amazing as was the halibut and risotto. Love this place 😁
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Rick
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience and our waitress was fantastic. Looking forward to going back. Rick Kernaghan
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William
Oxford
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outside on the terrace, just ahead of sunset, in the sunshine, wonderful view and great service. A happy place we always visit when up in Muskoka. New owners doing a great job .
The RosseauResponded on September 2, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to express how much you enjoyed your experience. We take great pride in being stewards of this historic property and continue to build upon the legacy of providing exceptional service, value and memories in the heart of Muskoka! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Sincerely, William
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DENNIS
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great chef = great menu. Cannot beat looking at Lake Rosseau from that beautiful veranda. Need some new chairs as the aluminum joints were cracked.
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Carla
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely incredible desert taste and presentation!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is spectacular! The chef has elevated the dining experience at Windermere exponentially! Loved it!
The RosseauResponded on August 24, 2024
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for the great review of our restaurant! We are glad that you enjoyed your meal, we are very blessed to have Chef Aaron Clyne with us here at the resort, as I also agree he as helped to elevate the dining experience for us here at the resort. Best Regards, Avery Kober Resort Operations Manager
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything you could ask for. Beautiful setting. Warm and welcoming staff, Delicious food. … And…. The pastries are works of art!
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Wayne
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Most enjoyable evening. Great food and service. Perfect
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L
Linda
Toronto
24 reviews
vip
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overall experience rated as good. Sushi was great. That was a nice surprise.
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S
Scott
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic place to celebrate our 25th anniversary on the Veranda overlooking Lake Rousseau.
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FAQs

The Rosseau offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (705) 769-3611.

The Rosseau is rated 4.6 stars by 159 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

Sep 12, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2508 Windermere Road, Windermere, ON P0B 1P0

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Matthews Dr.
Neighbourhood
Muskoka
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian, Sushi, Contemporary Canadian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://windermerehouse.com/
Phone number
(705) 769-3611

The Rosseau

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Sunday Afternoon High Tea

Starters

New Potato Soup $23.00

Smoked Beetroot Tartar$21.00

Organic Greens Salad$20.00

Hamachi & Ahi Tuna Crudo$26.00

Roasted Kabocha Squash Gnocchi$29.00

Mushroom Brioche$26.00

Fogo Island Ice Shrimp Pakoras$29.00

Foie Gras Torchon$28.00

Sushi

Edamame$12.00

Shrimp Tempura$19.00

Miso Soup$13.00

Wakame Seaweed Salad$13.00

California Roll$18.00

Spicy Tuna Roll$21.00

A.C.A$17.00

Philadelphia Roll$20.00

Diablo Roll$21.00

Dynamite$25.00

S.A.S$25.00

Muskoka$30.00

Black Dragon$30.00

Nigiri$15.00

Sashimi$24.00

Entrees

Spiced Berkshire Pork Tenderloin$45.00

Caramelized Onion Risotto$31.00

Milford Bay Trout Cafreal$47.00

Honey Miso Roasted Vancouver Island Sablefish$49.00

Hazelnut Crusted Fogo Island Line Caught Halibut$56.00

Bruce Fresh Spaghetti$36.00

Ontario Rock Hen$46.00

Ontario Beef Shortrib $59.00

Confit Ontario Duck$62.00

Canadian Prime Tenderloin$66.00

Veal Cheek + WH Ricotta Anolini$40.00

Dessert

The WH Apple Cheesecake$20.00

Fall-Tini$20.00

Pear & Chestnut$20.00

Plum Mille-Tuile$20.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does The Rosseau offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Rosseau restaurant rated?

Is The Rosseau currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information