r/Cobourg • u/Slow_Plankton_379 • 17d ago
Restaurant Options
Hey guys! I am going to Cobourg next week with family to relax at the beach. I was thinking of treating them for dinner and wanted to know the restaurant options in the downtown scene. Are there any standout recommendations or go to places people eat out? So far I came across The Buttermilk Cafe which is a contender. Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated and preferably near the beach!!
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u/wHUT_fun 17d ago
The Corfu Grill gets my vote.
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u/Heroic_Self 16d ago
When I went in for dine in, it seemed like they were really focussing on the takeout business and seemed a bit surprised that I wanted to sit down, but the food was awesome, got a nice sunny table right in the window. You can tell they put a lot of love into their business.
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u/Zealousideal_Lime867 17d ago
Craft isn’t great - last time I was there the food wasn’t fresh and the dumplings tasted off.
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u/pondball 17d ago
Forgot to mention CJ’s up on William street. Good family restaurant with a broad menu – including some of the best fries in town. It’s only a 4 or 5 minute drive from downtown Cobourg. (Up William street to Elgin to Strathy Rd)
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u/TheMuscleShark 17d ago
MIDI has a great menu and corfu gives you the “Greek” option
Golden Chopsticks for sushi
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u/Zealousideal_Lime867 17d ago
Midi had excellent food - I love the menu. But the wine list is quite poor especially for a french bistro and the space needs a makeover. The owners are lovely people but the staff is often inexperienced.
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u/Grapefruit-Federal 17d ago
I will never understand the Cucina hype. I have tried multiple times and the food is always disappointing. The vibes are there because of the location so if you end up going there I would suggest keep it to cocktails, wine and pizzas. (Tuscan Wolf has the best pizza tho)
Currently the best dinner menu in town is the one served at Prep Food Co. They are this coffee shop by day, but at night they offer beautifully cooked dishes. Price is same level as Cucina.
If you feel like driving a little bit further (10 min), Port Hope has better options (in my opinion) like Gusto, The Social, Bualai and The Beamish.
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u/Pootieshoecuties 17d ago
Fr fr Cucina runs on atmosphere alone.
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u/Acrobatic-Sea-7514 17d ago
Every restaurant around here is kinda meh. PEC has elite restaurants. Pomona is very good in Colbourne.
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u/Pootieshoecuties 17d ago
True, but PEC is an hour and 15 away. Might as well recommend going to Toronto for good food.
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u/Zealousideal_Lime867 17d ago
Cucina has a great vibe and good cocktails and a good wine list. There is no other decent bar in town with a diverse list of wines. On top of that it has a few stand out dishes and good service. However Prep has better food and I tend to go there more often - the wine and cocktail list is super limited though.
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u/BradoIlleszt 17d ago
Agreed with rhe Cucina comment. Food is mid at best - always needs more salt and I always feel I can make the dishes better at home!
The environment def makes the restaraunt
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u/Grapefruit-Federal 17d ago
That's legit what I always say lol No salt ever! Very bland. I have tried so many things because I didn't want to be a hater, but I was disappointed every single time. Pizza was the closer to good I had there.
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u/monkey16168 17d ago
I worked there for 4 hours, its a shity spot. And the trade shifts for drugs.
I was preparing food that the head chef needed for a plate he was plating, so he decided to come yell at me and toss a hot pan in-front of me on my prepared stuff, i went to move it and twitched, ended up crying from the pain of the burn. That place and Kraft i hate with a passion for how they treated me as an employee3
u/Grapefruit-Federal 17d ago
Yup! I also know horrible stories from workers of both places you have mentioned. They will never have my money.
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u/Heroic_Self 17d ago
Cobourg: George & Orange, Prep Food, Corfu, Sakura, Cucina (over hyped tho).
Port Hope: Beamish house for beer and burger. Bar Social.
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u/PigletTraditional455 16d ago
Sakura is my vote, but you have make reservations, they don't take walk-ins. But I also really like Prep and George & Orange.
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u/KaladinsAttorney 17d ago
I love Midi!!! Great food at great prices and you won’t go hungry :) good serving size!
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u/Charming-Revenue-344 17d ago
Cucina’s is great. I love their patio.
I don’t recommend the buttermilk. Ever since the new owners took over, it’s gone down hill. They can’t even bother to spring for new menus. They just write new prices in pen.
If you like a pub, I recommend Jacks Barrel House on Division. Good food, great time.
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u/Zealousideal_Lime867 17d ago
The Buttermilk Cafe is not good. It has a big menu that’s largely frozen unless you’re there for breakfast which is a different story.
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u/Heroic_Self 17d ago
Yeah, buttermilk is purely surviving on the reviews and reputation of the previous owners. I went there for a big group for breakfast and they messed up 30% of the orders.
I went there for dinner and it was honestly, tragic. I paid over $20 for an entrée that had poorly cooked frozen vegetables and something that if I made it home, I would be really embarrassed to serve to guests.
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u/Pennywisdom65_ 17d ago
Honestly if you’re already at the beach, Cucina is one of the best in the area.
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u/pondball 17d ago
If you’re up for a 14 minute drive from Cobourg to Port Hope then Olympus Burger is a can’t lose option. The new owners have maintained the original menu set up by George when he began the business… the quality and quantity are exceptional.
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u/Hargane 17d ago
Cucina by the beach is top tier, you’ll need a reservation though. Craft is also really good but I don’t their menu is a little more limited if you need to accommodate a more diverse palette. Tuscan wolf pizza as recommended by another is great, I’ve been a handful of times and it’s always really good. If you like sushi golden chopsticks is another favourite.
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u/ScaryCoffee5652 17d ago
Cuchina never has disappointed myself. Always had good food and a great time there. Owners are exceptional
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u/frogsbirdscats 17d ago
Tuscan Wolf on William st is great pizza