North Country

We went there on Saturday afternoon and the place was dead. We were the only ones in the whole restaurant. The waitress was very kind and friendly but the food was really bad. We ordered the platter that comes with brisket, pork ribs, chicken wings and sides to choose, the food didn’t have a good look and it tasted like it was old and just reheated with more bbq sauce on top. The brisket didn’t even taste like smoked meat. The bill came up to $150.00. Pretty expensive for the quality of the food.

December 1, 2024 on Google

On November 15, 2024, I had a disappointing experience at North Country, and I wanted to share it. A band I follow was scheduled to play there from 9 PM to midnight. Before they even hit the stage, the management informed them that if the crowd wasn’t “busy enough,” they’d have to cut the music an hour short. Around 10 PM, the venue started to fill up. People were ordering food, enjoying drinks, and dancing—we were all having fun. Despite this, management told the band to wrap up early, claiming they weren’t making enough money to justify staying open. Here’s the kicker: the venue had minimal staff—two bartenders, one person at the door, and maybe a couple of others. Cutting the gig short over what seemed like a relatively small staffing cost felt incredibly unfair to the band and the audience. Why even book live music if you’re not committed to supporting it? I had friends travel from out of town to enjoy the show, and they were just as shocked as I was. To any bands considering playing at this venue—be aware this could happen to you too. In all my years of attending live music events, this was a first and hopefully a last.

November 17, 2024 on Google

Split the NC signature BBQ platter with my brother. We absolutely demolished everything it came with, and it came with a lot. I cannot stress enough that everything it came with was good. My *only* critique is that the fries were a bit plain in comparison to the amazing homemade sauces, tender meats, and buttery cornbreads. I will be coming back next time I am in Barrie to get the ribs, wings, pulled pork, cornbreads, and onion rings again (my favs from the platter). The photo should speak for itself.

August 3, 2024 on Google

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night, the drinks and atmosphere are good but most of the dishes we ordered were weirdly sweet. The Cowboy Caviar lacked seasoning, the nachos had an oddly sweet seasoning on it and even the Caesar salad had sweet croutons. It seems they aimed to be fancy with exotic flavor combinations but I think they were trying too hard and missed the mark. Wouldn't go back for the food, but the live music is good and the patio is pretty.

July 28, 2024 on Google

The food is excellent, I had the cauliflower bites they were amazing. The staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is great. I would highly recommend checking out north country bar.

July 24, 2024 on Google

Came here with 4 of my friends and we ordered the BBQ Platter for four and calamari. I was pleasantly surprised with the size of the sides that come with the platter. They’re actually really big and all 5 of us were super full by the end of our meal. Our server was soo kind to us and very accommodating! The food was really good, I especially enjoyed the onion rings with the aioli and the brisket from the platter. I recommend trying this place out when you’re in the area. :)

March 24, 2024 on Google

We came here after going to an event catered by North Country and being really impressed by the food. This time around, we were not disappointed! The Brisket Dinner and Brisket Beef Dip were both amazing and melt-in-your-mouth . We upgraded both sides to a Mac & Cheese which I totally recommend. The two caveats I will mention is that I found the sandwich to be a little too salty with the jus dip, and the North Country beer on tap not being that impressive. They offer a house hot sauce for an extra $1 or they will give you a bottle of Tabasco free of charge, which is nice. I loved the country themed decor and tunes. We came here on a quiet Sunday evening and found it very relaxing and charming. Our server was attentive and kind.

September 11, 2023 on Google

Excellent experience here, Food, Service & Atmosphere is Awesome!👌 Kat is an Amazing server for this restaurant, She was Very helpful at knowing the menu & making the best choices based on what people like best. The chefs make great food, we got the cauliflower bites & they were delicious. My sister & I shared the haddock fish taco (comes with two), as well as a poutine & everything was delicious. My mom got the cranberrie chicken sandwich & it looked Amazingly delicious & every bite was eaten, so if you're a fan of that it's a great choice. Each meal was about $20, I believe the appetizer was $17. Good price for delicious food! Thank you North County, & Kat for such an amazing time at this restaurant!! 😊👍

August 24, 2023 on Google