Headwaters Restaurant at Millcroft Inn & Spa

Name: Headwaters Restaurant at Millcroft Inn & Spa
Address: 55 John Street, Alton, Ontario, L7K 0C4, Canada
Telephone: (519) 941-8111
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 3.9

3.9 294 reviews

Restaurant, Hotels

55 John Street, Alton, ON L7K 0C4

(519) 941-8111

Overall rating

3.9

out of 5

294 reviews

5 star 51%

4 star 16%

3 star 15%

2 star 10%

1 star 8%

About Headwaters Restaurant at Millcroft Inn & Spa

Headwaters Restaurant at Millcroft Inn & Spa offers an exceptional dining experience with its award-winning cuisine and serene ambiance overlooking the Mill Pond and Shaw's Creek Falls. Executive Chef James Buder's menus feature fresh, organic, and natural ingredients from the local area, resulting in delectable and seasonal dishes that impress even the most discerning palates. Guests often praise the warm and attentive service, with servers like Fred and Vanessa being noted for their friendly and charming demeanor. The restaurant is known for its fast service, warm bread, and tasty starters such as Caesar and Organic Greens, which arrive promptly and enhance the meal. Main courses like Lamb and Swordfish are often served warm and delicious, with some guests sharing a strawberry dessert to finish their meal. Visitors appreciate the quiet, comfortable tables that provide a perfect setting for conversation and relaxation, and staff members are attentive without being intrusive, making guests feel welcome and well cared for. While some find the prices a bit steep, the restaurant’s great food, beautiful scenery, and friendly service create a memorable experience. Overall, Headwaters Restaurant provides a unique spot to unwind, celebrate, and enjoy good food in a peaceful setting.

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3.0

Dinner was absolutely fabulous we managed to be seated in the pod. The following day I got a simple burger and fries for lunch. The burger was delicious. But the fries were absolutely disgusting. It’s like the were old fries that were just recooked. The greasy double cooked fries you’ve seen. Server offered new ones, but by the time she came back around to check in. I had eating the majority of my meal. No discount was offered. Just a I’ll let the kitchen know.

5.0

We stayed at the Inn and had picked the room with dinner & breakfast package for our one-night stay. Turns out, this package is terrific value if you do plan on a 3-course meal and breakfast.

The location of this restaurant is beautiful. I mean, an 1800s mill, by a nice brook, with a clear view of the waterfall in a semi-private space. How do you beat that! So the food you say? We ordered asparagus & fennel veloute, fish cakes to start, rabbit, and fish stew for mains and shared a lemon desert. All washed down by a bottle of very decent Italian Pinot Griggio.

The entire meal was perfectly done and executed in presentation, taste, and flavours. Jackie & Brooke, our… read full review

4.0

Our server Jackie was amazing. We both have gluten and dairy intolerance and she was went above and beyond to ensure that everything we ate was fine. Even brought us gluten-free bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. She knew the menu well and was very friendly and professional the whole time!

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