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Reviewed September 28, 2019

We were on the island for a week and decided on The Schoolhouse restaurant as our farewell to the island meal. We were not disappointed. Great food! Great service! Our only complaint was that the food came too quickly...no time between appetizer and entrée. I...was told it was because they had a big group coming in. All in all, a great experience!More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed September 18, 2019

Service - AMAZING Food - beyond delicious Atmosphere - cozy and relaxing Crab cakes - best I have ever eaten Caesar salad was delicious Whitefish entree was exquisite Price was very reasonable for the quality of the food! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed August 28, 2019

We were welcomed with two busy boys and treated to a wonderful experience and meal. It's not a quick stop on a budget, but well worth the money you spend.

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed July 28, 2019 via mobile

Well worth the 40 min drive from South Baymouth. The menu offers several appetizers, salads, and main dishes (as well as desserts. It doesn’t overwhelm, but instead offers a half-dozen or so options to accommodate most. I had the lamb, which was wonderful, and my...wife was very pleased with a chicken breast stuffed with spinach and a cheese blend. The wine offerings were great too, also not a huge list but a good variety of nice wines. Our visit found fresh island grown strawberries with shortcake as a dessert option...yum! It’s a favorite place for us to venture as a family, and the meals have always been memorable! Give it a try...delicious!More

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed July 2, 2019

I had read some amazing reviews, and I wasn't disappointed. They were able to squeeze us in and the waitress was wonderful and funny and she even took our photo. The food was out of this world. Highly recommend it.

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed June 15, 2019

I was taken to this restaurant as a treat - it's menu, locale and set-up suggest a wonderful place to dine when celebrating!

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed September 24, 2018

The School House is beautiful inside with old antique furniture and decorations. The service is very friendly and personal. We had rack of Lamb which was done to perfection. The bread pudding for desert was fabulous with a touch of Bourbon. You won't be disappointed,...highly recommended. Make a reservation so you won't be disappointed.More

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed September 22, 2018 via mobile

This place is highly recommended on the Island and you need a reservation for sure Very cute setting as an old school and a good location close to the boardwalk on the lakeshore Every dish is great !

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed September 3, 2018

It has often been hard to get a good meal on Manitoulin, but not at the School House. The menu is excellent, with lots of local options. They always have fish, meat, poultry and a vegetarian option. The meals are well cooked and well presented....One of the things that often happens in smaller places is that the chef tries to be too clever and overdo things. This doesn't happen here. The service is friendly and efficient and the place itself is charming with lots of interesting local antiques. Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed August 21, 2018 via mobile

We loved the atmosphere, service and the food. The building and decor are very unique. The service was excellent and our server even went out of her way to accommodate one of our drink requests. Highly recommend a visit.

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed July 30, 2018

Highly recommended for the excellent food and service in a historic and lovely setting. We celebrated a birthday and everyone enjoyed the delicious entrees, including the whitefish, rack of lamb, Black Angus strip loin and chicken. Special mention to the Portobello mushroom appetizer stuffed with...goat cheese and sundried tomatoes -incredible! A good idea to call ahead top reserve as it is very popular.More

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed July 27, 2018

What a great dinner we had at the School house. Came recommended by our B&B hosts. We both had the whitefish dinner and shared a Cesear salad to start. The dinner serving was huge! Did not expect 3 pieces of fish! They were nicely pan...fried and served with this amazing basil butter. Very yummy. You need a reservation but it was worth it!More

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed July 22, 2018 via mobile

Some friends of mine suggested we go here to help celebrate our wedding anniversary. The food was delicious and locally sourced. The portion sizes were a little large- had enough for a doggy bag. Location wise, it is tough to beat- just a few minutes...from the local boardwalk and partly nestled in the woods which provides perfect amount of shade. The atmosphere is a blend between cozy yet open (you can hear the conversation at nearby tables). It is kinda like having a meal in a museum like setting.More

Date of visit: August 2017
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Reviewed June 30, 2018

My wife had the salmon stuffed with scallops,she loved it and I had the rack of lamb and it is always thought the roof.Service was excellent as usual.

Date of visit: June 2018
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Reviewed March 24, 2018 via mobile

Absolutely loved it !! Will definitely return. Very quaint and excellent food/ service. Don't agree with the $$$$ rating...not that bad.

Date of visit: August 2017
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School House Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5