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Water's Edge Wine Bar and Grill

4.5 (102)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Wine Bar
1072 Elgin House Rd, Port Carling, ON P0B 1J0

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
Nestled on the shores of Lake Joseph, The Water’s Edge Wine Bar & Grill offers a refined lakeside dining experience featuring elevated cuisine, an extensive wine list, and breathtaking waterfront views.

Reservations are available for indoor dining room seating only, and the patio is first come, first served. Online reservations are available for parties of up to 6 guests. For groups of 6 or more, please call us directly at (705) 765-2040. If you experience any issues booking online, please contact the restaurant and we will be happy to assist. We offer docking for 50+ boats and a large on-site parking lot for easy, stress-free arrival.

Opening Day: Friday, May 15th — 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday — 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
May 15 – June 7: Weekends only (Friday 3–9, Saturday & Sunday 12–9)
June 10 – June 24: Wednesday to Sunday, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
June 25 – September 6: Open 7 days a week, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

We look forward to welcoming you back for another incredible season.

Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Water's Edge Wine Bar and Grill.

4.5

4.5
(102)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Great for scenic views

  • Muskoka

    Best Overall

  • Muskoka

    Best Ambience

  • Muskoka

    Best Value

  • Muskoka

    Good for groups

  • Muskoka

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Muskoka

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Water's Edge Wine Bar and Grill impresses with its "great food and wine," "superb service," and picturesque Lake Joe location. Diners enjoy the "beautiful lakeview dining" and attentive staff. While some find it "a little pricey" with service occasionally slow, the overall "fantastic meals" and "wonderful atmosphere" make it a memorable choice.
102 Reviews
  1. Dana

    Toronto / Ontario6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Mary was a lovely server. Overall glad we had the experience however there were a couple of snags: Served promptly however no cutlery roll ups were presented with the menus, nor when dinner was served. The Blackened Halibut was nicely prepared and plated. The Caesar Salad fell short—the salad wasn’t tossed well, and the dressing sat heavily in certain zones of the salad. As well, the chef used the leafy dark green ends of the romaine which were flaccid, and impacted the crisp, fresh character of a Caesar salad. We couldn’t eat it because it was somewhat soggy due to this, like having a Romaine and Spinach Caesar salad. Not something that we would order again due to this. Would we definitely return again—always love the location, the staff, the overall ambiance.🛥️🛥️😁
    Water's Edge Wine Bar and GrillResponded on 11 September 2026
    Hi Dana. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We’re pleased to hear Mary provided lovely service and that you enjoyed the halibut, location, staff, and overall ambiance. We’re sorry the Caesar Salad did not meet expectations we’ll be sure to share this with our culinary team. We also apologize for the oversight with the cutlery. We truly appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back again!

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  2. Paul

    Toronto / Ontario5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner and reservations during the Sept long weekend, following which it was closing for the season. This is a great waterfront location and picturesque venue on Lake Joe - very overpriced however excellent food and drinks. A nice treat once in awhile as we attended to open the season in May and close it out in Sept. Despite advising it was a birthday celebration in the reservation, to the hostess upon arrival and prompting the waitress, no dessert or candle, song or anything was done which was disappointing. For a $300 dinner, chain restaurants for much less usually execute this with ease. Not a great value proposition with 5oz glasses of wine or ‘enhanced’ drinks for $24 each…so stick to beer if want to save some money. Food and ambience is great, although suggest better choice of music for a premium experience (ie: lighter jazz or easy listening, instead of Van Halen at dinner).
    Water's Edge Wine Bar and GrillResponded on 11 September 2026
    Hi Paul. Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the waterfront setting, food, drinks, and ambience, and that you chose to join us to open and close the season. We’re especially sorry that we missed the opportunity to acknowledge your birthday celebration - that should have been handled better. We also appreciate your comments regarding pricing and music, and will share them with our team as we look for ways to improve the overall guest experience heading into the next season.

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  3. marian

    Toronto / Ontario16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall was good, but service was a bit slow and we were seated outside as there was an event indoors that was apparently not expected to be as large. So, it was a bit cool. Service was slow due to the event, but picked up as the dinner went on. The waitress was excellent and was communicative throughout the whole experience so I would give her 5 stars. Food was very good, although the risotto with my fish was lukewarm.
    Water's Edge Wine Bar and GrillResponded on 4 September 2026
    Thank you for your feedback, Marian. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food and that your server provided excellent service throughout your visit. We apologize for the slower service, cooler seating, and lukewarm risotto. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to welcome you back.

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  4. Amanda

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Meal was fantastic. Everyone loved their selections. Our server, Charlotte, was attentive and a delight.
    Water's Edge Wine Bar and GrillResponded on 4 September 2026
    Thank you for the fantastic review, Amanda! We're very happy to hear you enjoyed your meal and the service from Charlotte. We will be sure to let her know the great feedback!

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  5. Gus Gold

    Toronto / Ontario11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent. Portions were a good size. Lakeview dining was beautiful.
    Water's Edge Wine Bar and GrillResponded on 20 August 2026
    Hi Gus - thank you for the 5 star review! We're happy to hear you like the portion sizes and the lakeside setting. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  6. Steve Gold

    New York City89 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining dockside is always enjoyable for me and creates a nice atmosphere. The crab claws appetizer was very disappointing and ridiculously overpriced. However our main courses were all delicious: pasta, short ribs and fish and chips. Overall the restaurant is a little pricey and the service was quite slow but the meal remained enjoyable.
    Water's Edge Wine Bar and GrillResponded on 20 August 2026
    Hi Steve - thank you for the review. We're sorry to hear about your disappointment with our crab claws and the speed of service, however we are happy to hear you found the main courses delicious. We appreciate the feedback and hope to welcome you back again.

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  7. C Gold

    Toronto / Ontario14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 July 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff are lovely and very attentive. The food however, is predominantly seafood based now. There are a very limited options for gluten-free and those that have a seafood allergy. The food was tasty, but the menu average fare.
    Water's Edge Wine Bar and GrillResponded on 27 July 2026
    Thank you for your review and feedback. We're delighted to hear you had a lovely experience with our staff. We also appreciate your comments about our menu options, as feedback like yours helps us continue to improve and ensure we're providing an exceptional dining experience for all of our guests. Thank you for dining with us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  8. Gary Gold

    Montreal / Quebec49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience outdoors on the water. Great food and wine. Great atmosphere.
    Water's Edge Wine Bar and GrillResponded on 27 July 2026
    Thank you for the outstanding review, Gary! We appreciate the kind words and are happy to hear you had a nice time here at The Water's Edge!

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  9. Janet

    Toronto / Ontario9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional all the way. service ambience and food were all superb. LOVED IT
    Water's Edge Wine Bar and GrillResponded on 27 July 2026
    Thank you for the incredible review, Janet! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your time here at The Water's Edge - we hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  10. Sandra

    Toronto / Ontario50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful spot to celebrate a birthday. Loved the live music!
    Water's Edge Wine Bar and GrillResponded on 23 July 2026
    Thank you for celebrating your birthday with us, Sandra! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time here and the live music. We hope to welcome you back soon.

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FAQs

Guests routinely describe portions as generous, reviews call the servings a "good size" and note "large portions, " especially appreciated alongside the lakeside setting.

Yes, Water's Edge is a lovely pick for a special evening, with lakeside views, live music, and several guests citing anniversary or date-night visits.

Yes, the After 5 p.m. menu includes "The Catch, " described as a "rotating selection of fresh seafood."

Yes, Water’s Edge has a lakeside patio (first-come, first-served) and guests frequently praise dining outdoors on the water.

The fish tacos are a recurring favorite, they appear on the current menu and multiple guests specifically recommend them.

Water’s Edge offers a refined lakeside dining experience, waterfront views, a popular patio/dockside setting, and frequent live music create a relaxed, scenic atmosphere.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal attire is appropriate; nothing formal is expected.

Yes, Water’s Edge publishes a Happy Hour menu offering appetizer selections, beer & wine features, and drink specials for guests to enjoy.

How FAQ content is generated

  1. Home
  2. Canada
  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Muskoka
  5. Port Carling

Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

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