Our Dinner Menu
DINNER SERVED AFTER 4:30PM GF - gluten free - NOTE: we are a gluten friendly bistro - we cannot guarantee cross contamination however we do take all precautions
APPETIZERS
cup $6 bowl $8
Chef's Daily Kettle
made fresh daily from the heart
cup $6 bowl $8
$13
French Bistro Onion Soup
caramelized sweet onions, port wine, herbs, beef broth, buttered croutons, Kapuskasing Mattagami cheese
$13
$4
Charity Bread Basket
fresh artisan breads, herb butter - donation will be provided to the Callander Legion for each basket purchased
$4
$15
Baked Brie
double cream Mont Laurier brie, peach red pepper salsa, Matthews maple spiced walnuts, fried rosemary, baguette toast points
$15
$14
Pickerel Croquettes
Lake Erie pickerel, panko crust, Fromagerie Kapuskoise Saganash cheese centre, savory slaw garnish, caper lemon tartar, Earth & Soul Farms' sprouts
$14
$16
Shrimp St Jacques (GF)
cast iron baked large prawns, butter cream, sauteed onions, mushrooms, paprika, tarragon, Mattagami cheese
$16
$18
Pate & Terrine (GF vegan)
wild mushroom & lentil pate, roasted vegetable & garlic terrine, beet & horseradish relish, black olive tapenade balsamic reduction, Earth & Soul Farms' sprouts, assorted crackers
$18
$17
Moules / Daily Mussel Feature (GF option)
1lb of simmering PEI mussels, daily inspirations, grilled garlic Sourdough toast
$17
$16
Elk Sausage Roll
rosemary garlic ground elk, puff pastry, house made chipotle mustard, horseradish creme fraiche, cranberry leek compote, grated Fromagerie Kapuskoise Opasatika cheese
$16
$22
Barn Board (GF option)
pickles & Nanny's beets, house made mustard, balsamic cherry compote, roasted garlic, herb oil baguette, choice of 2 cured meats and 1 'jar' (duck rillette, duck liver pate, chicken liver pate, turkey rillette, trout pate, trout rillette, whitefish rillette)
$22
$18
Artisan Cheese Plate (GF option)
Temiscaming & Kapuskasing cheeses, fresh & dried fruit, bistro apple & onion compote, toasted nuts, herb brushed baguette
$18
add gluten free crackers $1
$30
Farmers Choice (GF option)
choose from the selection of barn board and cheese options to create your personalized sharing platter
$30
$14
Poutine (GF)
cheese curds, house-cut fries or sweet potato fries, beef gravy
$14
add chicken $8.50
$14
Mushroom Risotto Balls
wine braised Windmill Farms' cremini mushrooms, fresh herbs, parmesan centre, crispy panko crust, balsamic reduction, fresh basil
$14
$18
Bruschetta
thick cut Sourdough, heirloom cherry tomatoes & basil, red onion, garden oregano, parmesan, balsamic reduction
$18
add goat cheese $3
$14
Escargots Bourguignonne (GF option)
white wine & garlic butter poach, Mattagami cheese, shallots, French brandy, herbs provencale
$14
$15
Pork Belly Sliders
braised pork belly, truffle aioli,Fromagerie du Village garlic cheddar, balsamic glaze, Ugly Barn Farms' mushroom duxelles, Spring Hill Farms' mixed lettuce, mini Brioche buns
$15
$16
Fish Cakes
smoked Atlantic salmon & Milford Bay trout, baked, basil pesto, peach bell pepper coulis non puree
$16
SALADS
side $6 small $8 large $13
Caesar (GF option)
Spring Hill Farms' romaine, candied bacon lardons, Grana Padano parmesan tuile, herb oil crostini, roasted garlic emulsion
Bistro (GF)
spinach & arugula, Matthews maple syrup spicy candied walnuts, Mattagami cheese, fresh blueberries, fresh strawberries, sundried tomatoes, white balsamic vinaigrette
Lake House (GF)
Spring Hill Farms' hand picked spring mix lettuce blend, heirloom cherry tomatoes, cucumber, sunflower seeds, radish, garden mint & Board's honey vinaigrette
ENTREES
$29
Cordon Bleu (GF)
Yorkshire Valley Farms’ free range skin on chicken breast, stuffed with prosciutto & Kapuskoise mattagami cheese, Poulin Farms’ roasted baby potatoes, Field Good Farms’ heirloom carrots, pinot grigio cream sauce
$29
$35
Yukon Arctic Char (GF)
pan fried, potato dauphinoise, crispy skin, seasonal vegetables, cranberry compote, tarragon cream
$35
AQ
Nightly Entree Feature
chef's inspiration ranges from duck to venison, rabbit, trout, pork belly, osso bucco etc - created daily
AQ
$32
Baked Vegetable Wellington (vegan)
stuffed puff pastry, garbanzo beans, grapeseed oil, flax, Ugly Barn Farms' mushrooms, red onion, walnuts, green beans, carrots, peas, herbs de Provence, served with seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes, vegan demi glace
$32
$22
Fish n Chips
Lake Erie pickerel fritters, craft brewery beer batter, savory slaw, caper lemon tartar, fresh cut fries
$22
AQ
Daily Pasta Feature
daily noodle infused with quality ingredients, house made sauces
AQ
$28
Ahi Tuna Nicoise (GF)
6oz Ahi seared RARE tuan, boiled red mini potatoes, haricots verts, cherry heirloom tomatoes, Spring Hill Farms' mixed lettuces, Kalamata olives, housemade Dijon cream emulsion
$28
$30
Pork Cheeks (GF)
braised tender Ontario pork, Ugly Barn Farms’ mushroom risotto, seasonal vegetables, tomato Algonquin coffee bbq pork jus
$30
$26
Vegan Pesto Noodles (GF)
shaved zucchini, toasted slivered almonds, tomato provencale gremolata, Kalamata olives, basil pesto, roasted garlic, microgreens
$26
add (3) prawns $8
add 6oz chicken breast $8.50
$36
Short Ribs
French onion braised beef short ribs, haricot verts, Cohn Farms’ potato rosti, Alsatian horseradish creme,jus de boeuf
$36
$32
Canard au Poivre (GF)
King Cole Farms’ smoked duck breast, Cohn Farms’ garlic mashed potatoes, zucchini batons, blistered cherry tomatoes, orange peppercorn cream sauce (GF)
$32
$25
Mushroom Risotto (GF)
creamy Arborio rice, sautéed Ugly Barn Farms’ oyster, lions mane, chestnut & shitake mushrooms, butter, white wine, parmesan, fresh herbs
$25
add (3) prawns $8
add 6oz chicken breast $8.50
STEAKS (GF)
All 1886 steaks are Certified Black Angus Ontario AAA beef from Guelph, Ontario. Aged a minimum of 28 days, fresh cut and flame broiled.
$27
6oz Top Butt Sirloin
$27
$39
8oz New York Striploin
$39
$40
10oz Ribeye
$40
Choose 2 included sides:
house cut fries / sweet potato fries / roasted garlic mashed potato / our greenhouse vegetables / braised spinach / Lake House salad / Caesar salad / Bistro salad / heirloom carrots / roasted baby potatoes / green beans / zucchini batons / potato dauphinoise / potato rosti
Choose 1 sauce:
herbed butter / red wine demi / peppercorn jus / truffle butter / tarragon cream sauce / orange peppercorn cream sauce / jus de boeuf
Steak Addons:
Ugly Barn Farms' sauteed mushrooms 6 / sauteed Cremini mushrooms 3 / sauteed onions 2 / goat cheese 3 / blue cheese 3 / (3) prawns 8 / grilled rainbow peppers 3 / wild mushroom risotto 9 / 3oz Arctic char 10 / foie gras 10
SANDWICHES AND BURGERS
served with choice of house-cut fries, Lake House salad or chef's daily kettle. Upgrade to sweet potato fries or Bistro salad or Caesar salad $2. Upgrade to poutine or yam poutine $4
$18
Bistro Burger (GF option)
6oz homemade AAA beef burger, roasted garlic mayo, lettuce, tomato, dill pickle, Brioche bun
$18
$21
Lamb Burger
6oz ground lamb topped with goat cheese, thyme, parsley, chives, house made zucchini relish, lettuce blend, sriracha tzatziki, Brioche bun
$21
$22
Nipissing Burger (GF option)
6oz homemade AAA beef burger, roasted garlic mayo, spring mix lettuce, tomato, blue cheese, caramelized onions, dill pickle, Brioche bun
$22
$21
Nosbonsing Classic Burger (GF option)
6oz homemade AAA beef burger, dill pickle ketchup, grainy Gateway City beer mustard, sweet cucumber relish, sauteed mushrooms, Ontario Swiss cheese, dill pickle, Brioche bun
$21
$18
Vegan Burger (GF option)
house made black bean patty, arugula & spinach, basil pesto, tomato, cherry compote, artisan bun
$18
$20
Chicken Burger
cream marinated & dredged chicken breast, Ontario Swiss cheese, arugula, truffle aioli, red onion, lightly toasted Brioche bun
$20
DESSERTS
$10.25
Apple Mille Feuille by Honeybrush Bakery, Cache Bay, ON
apple tart tatin, Golden Delicious apples, puff pastry, French custard, caramel apple butter sauce, whipped cream, caramel tuile
$10.25
$11.25
Chocolate 'Lava' Cake by Honeybrush Bakery, Cache Bay, ON (GF)
warm chocolate cake, liquid lava centre, chocolate sauce, fresh mint
$11.25
$10.25
Cheesecake by Honeybrush Bakery, Cache Bay, ON (GF)
sour cream cheese curd, cinnamon, vanilla, tapioca flour brown sugar crust, bumbleberry compote
$10.25
$10.25
Chef Inspired Creme Brulee
daily flavours
$10.25
$11.25
Salted Caramel Beignets
hot dipped doughnuts, glazed sugar, caramel sauce, smoked sea salt, Belly vanilla ice cream
$11.25
$11.25
Seasonal Pie by Ruth's Bakery, Powassan, ON
call for today's flavour
$11.25
$2.50 per scoop
Belly Ice Cream
$2.50 per scoop
tahitian vanilla
nutella
seasonal flavour
sorbet