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R&L Bistro

193 Manitoba Street, Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1S3, Canada
705-646-2237
Ranked #1 of 45 restaurants in Bracebridge
4.5 of 5 stars 69 Reviews
Price range: $-1 - $26
Cuisines: Contemporary, International, Mediterranean
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Dessert
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69 reviews from our community

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gordster
Newmarket, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

We are vacation home residents in the Bracebridge area and have read all the stellar reviews on the R&L Bistro for the past couple of years. Honestly, we thought they could not possibly be as good as the reviews say they are! We finally had dinner there on Saturday February 18th. The service and the food was excellent. The owners... More

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Gordon J
Kincardine, Canada
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012 NEW
2
people found this review helpful

First of all I would like to commend Adam and the staff for being such great hosts. It was an excellent atmosphere. Myhusband had booked our family dinner there to celebrate my 50th birthday and I could not have been more pleased. We had a party of 8 and they were very accomadating. The appetizers, the entrees and the special... More

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2BeeHoney
Bracbridge, ON
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

A lovely place for a special evening out. Pleasant staff, nice atmosphere and the food is awesome. Very popular so make reservations if going for dinner or you maybe disappointed. Prices are quite reasonable for the quality of food. More

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BracebridgeTraveller
Bracebridge, Canada
Contributor
11 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I have to say, that I just love this place. Quaint, intimate and always a pleasure. Adam and Rick take a great deal of pride in their little gem in Muskoka. I have had their brunch, lunches and dinners and never a complaint. The tastes are always special and unique and the food fresh and hot. Portion size could be... More

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Envirochick72
Toronto
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

The restaurant is a family owned establishment that is relaxing with big bright windows and fireplaces to watch the snow fall down. The food is simple but yummy and reasonably prices. A great way to start the day with a yummy breakfast. More

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sandpiperII
elma, new york
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We spent a long week end at the Marriott on Lake Rosseau. Wanted to explore a bit. Stopped for a wonderful breakfast at the R & L Bistro. The food and service was terrific. Nice menu with very different choices. I ordered an omelette and it was one of the best I have ever had. Cute place. Clean and very... More

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Sue A
Gravenhurst
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My husband and I had the fortunate experience of eating at R&L's Bistro in Bracebridge. We did not have a reservation but they were kind enough to find us a table as the restaurant was extremely busy as Christmas was only three days away. Tula the waitress explained that it may be a bit of a wait for our dinner... More

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mandie1277
st.catharines
Contributor
16 reviews
24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Mum,Dad, my sister and I celebrated Mums 75th birthday here, during the Christmas season. Having previously been here just before the summer, our expectations were high on this special occasion. R & L Bistro exceeded them. The restaurant seemed warmer and cosier, than on our last visit, and was dressed for the Christmas season, with lit candles, dimmed lights and... More

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lovestoeat11
Toronto, Canada
Reviewer
3 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 24, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

After having been to r&l's for dinner, which was the first time we tried this little place....and absolutley loving it!!!! We decided to try it again on dec 23.......The restaurant was busy, we didn't think we were going to get a seat! However the friendly server quickly seated us and we are sure glad we decided to go.....I had the... More

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toppledcow
Barrie, Canada
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2011

We went on Tripadvisor to find a restaurant in Bracebridge for my Mom, my sister and her husband, my brother and my husband and myself to have an early Christmas family dinner since some of us have to work over Christmas and found this to be an easy solution. None of us had tried this restaurant and it had a... More

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muskokaguys, Owner at R&L Bistro, responded to this review
January 10, 2012

Thank you for your review.I am sorry that you felt our service was substandard. We at R&L Bistro strive to provide the best quality food,service and ambience. We hope that you will choose our restaurant again. More

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