Reserve a table
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Ratings and reviews
4.5
Details
Someone from this business manages this listing.
Learn More
CUISINES
Canadian
Special Diets
Vegan options
Meals
Dinner
features
Does this place accept credit cards?
Details
CUISINES
Canadian
Special Diets
Vegan options
Meals
Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Table Service
Contribute
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.5
18 reviews
Excellent
13
Very good
4
Average
1
Poor
0
Terrible
0
linda k
Minden15 contributions
We were delighted to find out that Heather Lodge opened for take out during the Covid-19 crises. We have ordered twice in one week and have not been disappointed. Yesterday, Mother's Day, we picked up our two orders. They parcels containing our three course dinners was festively decorated with balloons, and a Mother's Day greeting. As always, the food was delicious. Caesar salad, lamb (done to perfections), shrimp cocktail, seafood stuffed sole, and to die for cheesecakes. Maria is very organized, friendly and helpful. Chef James is amazing. His culinary creations are not only delicious, but beautifully presented. DO NOT miss an opportunity to dine and visit Heather Lodge.
Written 11 May 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Shannon P
8 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
We just love going here and the prix fixe menu is really well done, with excellent selection. The service is bar none (ask for Kim! - although everyone is so attentive and friendly) and Chef puts together outstanding local and flavourful selections. Keep up the great work!
Written 13 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Linda C
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Every bite was delicious! Cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. We enjoyed the soup and salads/steak and desert for dinner and pancakes and bacon and eggs for breakfast. Wished I had room to try everything on the menu...so delicious.
The ambiance is romantic and the service was impeccable. Highly recommend Heather Lodge Restaurant. 10/10
Written 20 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Sarah L
2 contributions
Jun 2020 • none
We had two spectacular dinners at Heather Lodge. The four course prix fixe offers an abundance of choice, with each course better than the last. My husband and I were fighting over the last bites of each other's meals - all selections equally delicious! The chef is inventive, using local ingredients to put his unique and flavorful spin on classics. A carefully selected VQA wine list pairs beautifully the menu. Service is warm and attentive. Take your dessert to go and enjoy down by the lake, where there are ample chairs to relax and take in the view. Covid-19 protocols are in place - and in no way detract from the experience.
Written 28 June 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Roberto070now
Ancaster182 contributions
Sept 2020 • friends
Heather Lodge ... WOW! We were visiting friends in Haliburton and they made a reservation for us for dinner at Heather Lodge. Gorgeous setting on a cool September evening. We are on the patio with heaters and blankets, hot mushroom soup to start and beautifully prepared appetizers and mains (Arctic char and lamb were the favourites at our table). Desserts were incredible. And the service - well...just about perfect. Pacing was a little quick at the beginning but that was probably due to the fact that two of us were not having cocktails (one was driving). Later, it slowed down and was lovely. Would rate this as one of the best evening’s out in a LONGGGGG time.
Written 6 September 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Dancebuff
73 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
Beautiful view and outstanding breakfast and dinner choices! Breakfast is a flexible menu for a fixed price. Dinner is 4 courses for a reasonable price considering the outstanding quality. Both were amazing and varied over our 3 night stay.
Written 8 July 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Cass8-4U
London3382 contributions
Sept 2022 • none
4 days of incredible meals on a MAP plan.
We were assigned a table in the sun room overlooking 12 Mile Lake and that table was ours only for the duration of our visit.
They do take reservations from outside guests. Breakfast is $22.95 pp, 3 course dinner is $60 and 4 course is $68. They do not serve lunch but Inn guests will find the 2 meals are sufficient. Breakfast starts with juice, a cold offering of yogurt and muffin to share and fresh fruit followed by hot entrees of your choice. Pancakes are made with local Red Fife flour and Maple Syrup- the real thing!!
Dinner consists of choice of soup or salad, an appetizer, entree and dessert (commonly a type of cheesecake or flan). Menus change daily so there is lots of variety. Our favourites were melt in your mouth beef tenderloin and the crispy pork schnitzel. James is a saucier - his expertise is the crowning glory! Plates are beautifully presented and often garnished with fresh herbs from their planters.
This restaurant is a gem and as good as any in the cities!
Written 19 October 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
pattygayleomar
Toronto57 contributions
Jun 2024 • couples
Beautiful setting but the pace of the meal was excruciatingly slow. We arrived for an early dinner which meant there were only two other tables when we arrived. Despite this it took more than 15 minutes to get water and even more time to get a drink poured. We felt abandoned to be honest. Thereafter The food took a very long time and there were incredibly long intervals between courses. Food was tasty but my main course ( tenderloin) was not hot rather only warm. I ordered dessert- however my husband had long finished his after dinner coffee before my dessert even arrived.
Not sure we are up for giving it another try- in the end ( and while food decent) the pace of service was more than aggravating. Don’t recommend.
Written 28 June 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
RayICue
Cornelius4125 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
Very nice dining experience with a great view and same food . Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the food. Only negative was a little less attention by waitstaff. Could have offered more beverage service . And a request for ice was made three times before getting results . Also beware of mosquitoes! Staff did light repellent candles toward end of meal after we requested. Recommend the pickerel ..
Written 4 August 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Tekkie
Michigan71 contributions
Apr 2024 • friends
Hands down the best restaurant in the area. My wife had been there a few times and said it was so good and I was very impressed.
Written 20 April 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
FrequentFlyer909
Newmarket41 contributions
Jul 2022 • none
Food and view were great as usual although service was very slow. Took 10 minutes just to get a menu after being seated.
Written 24 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Cass8-4U
London3382 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
Kudos to co owner and chef James. The food, presentation and service are all fabulous.
We were Lodge guests with a MAP. Both breakfast and dinner were delicious with lovely presentations and large portions. Dinner is available by reservation for non guests. The 4 course dinner has a fixed price of $62. It includes a basket of fresh warm rolls, soup or salad, an appetizer, an entree and dessert. Seating is in a large spacious dining room while Inn guests are accommodated in the Lakeview Room. The view over 12 Mile Lake is lovely. You are assigned to a table for your entire stay and no one else sits there. Before entering, your temperature is taken.
Service is friendly and efficient. We had the pleasure of a couple of high school girls who were quick to tell you they were under age and couldn’t serve alcohol. We enjoyed their exuberance!
But the star is the food. The meals are very special - beautifully presented and not one complaint!
Breakfast comes in 2 parts- individual bowls of fresh fruit with yogurt and a large muffin to share followed by your choice of entree. Maple syrup is the real thing from a local producer as are the jams!
For dinner, the choice between soup and salad may be difficult- the butternut squash soup is a work of art but the artisan salads are colourful and delicious.Our favourite appetizers were the jumbo shrimp cocktail, baked Brie pockets with blueberry compote and Camembert fritters with raspberry coulis. The mains are amazing- melt in your mouth Prime Rib, Pork tenderloin with cinnamon spiced apples and a crisp tender Pork Schnitzel to name a few.
Desserts are decadent- a variety of cheesecakes, deep dish pecan pie and mile high lemon meringue pie - almost always to take away!!
This dining room is amazing - give it a try!
Written 17 October 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Myra J
Hamilton20 contributions
Sept 2021 • none
Our group of 5 enjoyed our dinner on the fixed menu. 4 courses all with many options. Liz was GREAT.
Written 17 September 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Cass8-4U
London3382 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
We stayed at Heather Lodge with 2 meals/ included in our rate ( MAP) but the dining room accepts outside reservations for breakfast @ $17.50 and dinner @ $55.
Both the meals and Chef James are deserving of a 5 star rating. His plates are of the highest quality and delicious.The presentation, with an assortment of edible garnishes, is first class.
Eating areas include a deck/patio and sunroom with beautiful views of Twelve Mile Lake. There are also 2 interior rooms. Covid precautions are evident. As long as we stayed, our assigned table was exclusively ours. Staff was welcoming and efficient and the courses well paced.
The food was incredibly good. At breakfast, they serve a platter with fresh fruit, yogurt and a warm muffin or Danish along with various juices. They offer a “ healthy” choice like oatmeal with fruit and local maple syrup from Wintergreen. Or you can choose one of 4 regular breakfasts- Chef’s choice omelet, eggs any style, pancakes or Cinnamon French Toast with home fries or potato patty. Choose a toast with local raspberry or blueberry jam, and a protein of bacon, peameal or homemade Artisan sausage. The latter not my favourite because they tend to be dense and grainy. Coffee or tea is included. It is a huge delicious breakfast that sets you up for the day!! We never needed lunch during our stay.
Dinner is truly a treat. First comes a bread basket with warm artisan rolls from Ace bakery. The 4 course meal consists of soup OR salad, an appetizer, an entree and dessert. The roasted squash soup blew me away- the smoothest I’ve ever had! The artisan salad topped with lots of seeds and cheese was excellent too. Hubby’s favourite appetizer was a shrimp cocktail with 3 humongous shrimp and a very zippy horseradish seafood sauce. I enjoyed the smoked duck breast on bruschetta. You can hardly go wrong on entrees - on various evenings, we enjoyed panko crusted pork schnitzel, a Grill Trio ( lamb, beef tenderloin and Artisan venison sausage), an exceptional Prime Rib with horseradish/ beet mix on the side and a perfectly grilled Beef Tenderloin finished with blue cheese. Garnishes add a lovely touch- fruit, watercress and sweet potato curls! There is a choice of 4 desserts most commonly cheesecake with garnishes. Also tried deep dish apple pie and blueberry pie.
The wine list features Ontario wines predominately Malivoire. If you choose to bring your own, the corkage is $12.95. We were charged 12% gratuity for excellent service! I highly recommend Chef James and his dining room @ The Heather Lodge just north of Minden on Highway 33.
Written 16 October 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
BobbyShwa
Plainfield6 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Five star dining and service! We will be back again. Lots to do in surrounding area. Would love to visit in summer
Written 18 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Showing results 1-15 of 17
Best nearby
We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Best nearby hotels
See all 
Best nearby restaurants
See all 
Is This Your Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Free Listing