Delicious Dining: Local Favourites
Best Outdoor Patios
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Waterfront Gastropub
Fresh food, live music, waterside patio, 22 ‘On Tap’ options
12 Bell Street
https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/
![image of a woman on an outdoor restaurant patio in front of a river](https://visit.carletonplace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/53104898859_16577f6780_c.jpg)
Boulton House
Impeccable service, exquisite cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, stunning view of the Mississippi
35 Mill Street
www.boultonhouse.ca
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Black Tartan Kitchen
Casual, intimate, fine dining. Multi-course menus celebrating local products and the current season.
132 Bridge Street
https://www.blacktartankitchen.com/
Best Breakfast
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Freska Cafe & Eatery
Breakfast, brunch and lunch, on-street patio
151 Bridge Street
www.freska.ca
![image of a group sitting at a table in a restaurant talking to a chef](https://visit.carletonplace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/51206874092_5afef79bb7_c.jpg)
The Good Food Company
Cafe and gourmet food store
31 Bridge Street
www.goodfoodcompany.ca
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Thruway Restaurant
Family-owned, specializes in Canadian, Italian and Mediterranean food, has outdoor seating
10432 Highway 7
www.thruwayrestaurant.ca
Best Brews
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Stalwart Brewing Co.
Craft beers, patio, pool table
10 High Street
www.stalwartbrewing.ca
![Image of the front of Braumeister](https://visit.carletonplace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/braumeister.jpg)
Braumeister Brewing Company
Bavarian-inspired craft brewery with a taproom and outdoor patio
19 Moore Street
www.braumeister.ca
Best Sweet Treats
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Holey Confections
140 layer donuts
21 Bridge Street
www.holeyconfections.com
![inside of Maverick Donuts showing donuts on display](https://visit.carletonplace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/53123171019_e838896709_c.jpg)
Maverick’s Donuts
Fresh, handmade, kettle-fried donuts that are unique and delicious
37 Lansdowne Avenue
www.mavericksdonuts.com
![front view of Carp Creamery store](https://visit.carletonplace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Carp-Creamery.jpg)
Carp Custom Creamery
Ice cream shop, produced daily in small batches using local ingredients
49 Moore Street
www.carpcustomcreamery.com
Best Food Trucks
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Smokebox Catering
BBQ street fare
359 Franktown Road
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El Patcho’s Tacos
Seasonal taco truck
309 Lake Avenue East
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2 Thai Ladies
Rich and vibrant Thai flavours
315 Townline Road East
Best Casual Dining
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St. James Gate
Irish Pub, 2 outdoor patios
111 Bridge Street
www.stjamesgatecp.com
![Image of the front of Thirsty Moose](https://visit.carletonplace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Moose-Patio-1.jpg)
Thirsty Moose Pub & Eatery
Sports Bar, outdoor patio
20 Bridge Street
![Image of the front of Zaks](https://visit.carletonplace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Zaks-Patio-1.jpg)
Zak’s Diner
Nostalgic diner experience
515 McNeely Avenue
www.zaksdiner.com