Nothing works up an appetite like a day on the water riding my Sea-Doo GTX S 155 watercraft. So I’m always on the lookout for a PWC accessible eatery to stop for a bite and a break. Of course, the first thing I look for is a restaurant that has an on-site or adjacent place to dock and that can be a challenge. Next, I want a decent menu with tasty food and quick service so we can get back to riding without much delay.

Over the years, I’ve found quite a few locations that have both. Bearing in mind that my selections shouldn’t be considered restaurant reviews, here are some of my waterfront favourites, including my subjective PWC dock rating (where 1 is poor and 5 is excellent).

1000 Islands

Muskie Jake’s Tap & Grill, Gananoque Inn, GananoquE, ON 

Approaching the Gananoque Inn & Spa, home to Muskie Jake's

Wolfe Island Grill, Wolfe Island, ON 

Island View Restaurant, Rockport, ON 

Parry Sound and Georgian Bay

Bay Street Café, Parry Sound, ON 

Flynn’s Harbour House, Nautilus Marina, Honey Harbour, ON 

Georgian Bay South

Henry’s Fish House, Frying Pan IslanD, ON 

Dock Lunch, PenetanguishenE, on

The Kawarthas

Mainstreet Landing, Buckhorn, on 

Patio Bar at the BobCayGeon Inn, Bobcaygeon, on 

Muskoka Lakes

Boston Pizza, Muskoka Wharf, GravenhursT, ON 

Turtle Jack's, Port CarlinG, ON

Photo of Turtle Jack's courtesy of Style and Travel Magazine

On The Docks, HuntsvillE, ON 

Ottawa River

The Boathouse Restaurant, Rockcliffe, ON 

Rideau Lakes

CC’s on The Rideau, Rideau FerrY, ON 

Severn River

Riverhouse Restaurant, Severn FallS, ON 

The Dam Grill, Port SeverN, ON