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Carleton Place, Ontario, and its surrounding areas are home to a variety of excellent dining establishments, each offering unique culinary experiences. Here are some of the top patio restaurants that you should consider visiting.
Carleton Place
Thirsty Moose Pub & Eatery, located at 20 Bridge St., provides a casual dining experience with a selection of pub-style food and drinks. St. James Gate, at 111 Bridge St., serves Irish-inspired cuisine and a wide selection of imported alcohol. Joe's Italian Kitchen, situated at 7 Mill St., offers an authentic Italian dining experience in a heritage woollen mill. Its patio offers a great view of the Grand Falls on the Mississippi River.
Boulton House, highly rated with a 4.2/5 on Tripadvisor, is another excellent option in Carleton Place. Known for its upscale casual dining with a seasonal menu and an award-winning cocktail program, it features a scenic outdoor patio overlooking the Mississippi River falls. Generations on the Lake, located just outside Carleton Place, offers a lovely rustic setting with lake views and great meals at reasonable prices. Reservations are recommended, especially during evenings and weekends.
The Sterling patio in Carleton Place is also mentioned positively by patrons as a good spot for enjoying food like Fish & Chips on a sunny day, indicating a pleasant patio experience as well.
Perth
Mississippi Mills, located in Perth, is home to several notable dining establishments. Michael's Table, at 110 Gore St. E., is a family-run restaurant serving Canadian comfort food since 2010. Its location on Gore Street makes its patio a prime spot for people watching. Billings & Company, at 43 Gore St. E., is an elevated café, bar, and bottle shop all in one. The Stone Cellar, at 71 Gore St. E., offers a casual fine dining wine bar experience.
The Locks Perth, at 82 Peter St. Unit 1, centres on steaks, seafood, and wine. Its patio offers a view of the Tay River and Stewart Park. The Monte Lounge, at 81 Queen St., Almonte, offers an intimate location overlooking the Mississippi River, serving a seasonal menu with great options for sharing.
Maximilian Restaurant, found in downtown Perth, offers authentic European-inspired dishes. Try its famous Wienerschnitzel and butter potatoes while taking in the Tay Basin. Coutts Coffee Roasters & Cafe, at 57 Gore St. E., serves fair-trade organic coffee, teas, and other hot and cold beverages alongside a variety of baked goods while taking in the Tay River on its patio.
Renfrew
In Renfrew, Finnigan's Roadhouse Renfrew, at 302 Raglan St. S., offers a casual dining experience. The Swiss Alps Dining, at 321B Raglan St. S., provides a Swiss-inspired menu. Lanyon's Lounge, at 955A Opeongo Rd., is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.
Sandy's Deli/Diner, at 630 O'Brien Rd., is a classic diner offering a variety of dishes. Jazzy's Brewhaus, at 39 Gore St. E., serves up specialty coffees, alcoholic beverages, treats from C'est Tout Bakery & Bistro, gelato, and more. Hummingbird Chocolate Maker, at 476 Ottawa St., is a chocolate lover's paradise, offering an array of award-winning bean-to-bar chocolate.
Blended Soulmates, at 133 Argyle St. S., offers internationally-inspired house-made dishes for breakfast and lunch. Ottawa Valley Coffee, at 239 Raglan St. S., is a local roastery serving fair-trade organic coffee.
Kemptville
Kemptville Brewing Co., at 386 Townline Rd., offers patio games like corn hole, a wide selection of cocktails, non-alcoholic options, and gluten-free choices. Mex & Co., at 55 Gore St. E., serves Mexican cuisine with a southern twist while overlooking the Tay River on its patio. Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill, at 315 Colonnade Dr., claims the title for the ultimate sports destination.
Hard Stones Grill, at 2727 County Rd. 43, offers a wide selection for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. FRESKA Cafe & Eatery, at 151 Bridge St., was awarded Ottawa's best breakfast/brunch in 2024 by Faces Magazine. Zak's Diner, at 515 McNeely Ave., serves hearty all-day breakfasts along with salads, sandwiches, burgers, and more on its lunch, dinner, and late-night menu.
Riverwood Pizza Company, at 61 Gore St. E., offers a selection of homemade wood oven pizzas alongside a curated selection of beer and wine at its riverside patio. Salamanders, at 28 Clothier St. E., offers a Canadian twist to Cajun, Creole, and lowcountry cooking. Its patio overlooks the Rideau Reach.
Black Tartan Kitchen, at 100 Gore St. E., offers a curated culinary experience, four- and seven-course tasting menus, and a three-course Table d'Hôte menu. FRESka Cafe & Eatery, at 151 Bridge St., was awarded Ottawa's best breakfast/brunch in 2024 by Faces Magazine. To make a reservation, call during regular business hours at 613-257-7529, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Mondays. Parties are asked to keep their experience to an hour and a half to accommodate the following reservations.
Kemptville's Ashton Brewing Company, located at 113 Old Mill Rd., offers pub ale, homemade meals, and has an open fermentation process. Tangled Garden 2.0, at 40 Foster St., offers a wide selection of menu options to appease any tastebud. Soak up the sun on its patio in downtown Perth.
FieldHouse, at 43 Herriott St., Perth, offers a quick bite or sweet treat. The bakery and cafe offer an array of baked goods, sandwiches, salads, along with warm and cold beverages, which can all be enjoyed on its outdoor deck.
Lastly, Fiddleheads Bar and Grill, at 53 Herriott St., offers a selection of local and seasonal ingredients while taking in the stunning views of the Tay River on its outdoor dining experience.
In Carleton Place, for entertainment and a unique culinary experience, consider visiting Joe's Italian Kitchen, offering an authentic Italian dining experience with a picturesque view of the Grand Falls on the Mississippi River. For business meetings or gatherings, Boulton House, known for its upscale casual dining, seasonal menu, and award-winning cocktail program, offers a scenic outdoor patio overlooking the Mississippi River falls.
If you're interested in fashion-and-beauty and lifestyle, MISSISSIPPI MILLS in Perth presents several dining establishments. Maximilian Restaurant, serving authentic European-inspired dishes, is a great option for fashionable dining experiences. Coutts Coffee Roasters & Cafe offers fair-trade organic coffee and a variety of baked goods while taking in the Tay River view on its patio.
For sports enthusiasts, Kemptville's Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill claims the title for the ultimate sports destination. Food-and-drink lovers can enjoy a variety of homemade wood oven pizzas and curated beer and wine selections at Riverwood Pizza Company's riverside patio.
For political discussions over a meal, Black Tartan Kitchen in Kemptville offers a curated culinary experience, four- and seven-course tasting menus, and a three-course Table d'Hôte menu. Meanwhile, The Locks Perth, centred on steaks, seafood, and wine, offers a patio view of the Tay River and Stewart Park, making it an ideal spot for discussing politics and current events.
Lastly, for health-conscious diners, Generations on the Lake, just outside Carleton Place, offers great meals at reasonable prices. The restaurant emphasizes fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, making it a suitable choice for anyone looking to maintain a balanced diet.
