The Pine

Unreal – this place competes with the best in Canada and outshines many that get listed on top restaurant lists. We’ve eaten at a lot of Michelin starred places here and abroad and The Pine is up there with the best. Fantastic staff, pacing and portions alongside a menu that feels too long (17) but works just right.

There’s a real passion here. I don’t mean this the wrong way, but why is this place here and not catering to folks in Toronto or Ottawa? They could easily compete and outshine so many others. They are opening another place in Creemore; Creemore has a population of like 2,000 people! I’m torn between wanting to shake them and say “move to Toronto!” vs. appreciating this as an out of the way treasure.

Regardless, each dish is thoughtful, clever and most of all flavourful. Smashed Radish, Ding Ding Chiao Mian, the Oyster dish and many others were head and shoulders above similarly lauded restaurants.

Just a fantastic experience through and through and one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. Follow the staff of this place, they will do great things.

Google needs a rating you can apply once every few years for truly exceptional places. This would be that for me.

My wife and I went for opening night yesterday of their new Creemore location. The best meal I have ever eaten and I have eaten some pretty good places. The presentation and the service is absolutely spot on. The chef Jeremy and has staff are some of the most talented chefs you will find in Canada. Cassie and her staff have service down to perfection. This is one of those meals I will be talking about 20 years from now. It is that special!

This dining experience was amazing. We have been to many Michelin star restaurants around the world and this one would outshine them. Every dish is thoughtfully thought out. The flavours are wonderful very hard to pick a favourite out of the 17 courses!

I was introduced to this restaurant at a food and drink show downtown Toronto. It’s a bit of a drive to Collingwood but definitely worth it.

There is great pride and attention to detail on the menu items and cocktails. The service was excellent and the staff is very welcoming.

I would definitely recommend this place for a special occasion or a special treat.

Just a beautiful meal from start to finish. The wine pairings were really enjoyable as well. Service was excellent.