Abbott's Of Craighurst

Love this place....go there once and you are hooked. I do not live close by, but drive out of my way to go for dinner.

Just a tip, creme brulee actually is supposed
to be a cold custard with burnt sugar on top.

2011-09-23
my husband and i went to abbotts for lunch, and it was pretty busy, we told our server, we had to be out in a hour, she accomadated us.... we r staying at carriage hills, we had a fantastic lunch,the best service i have experienced in years, our server , was leslie, she was very efficent, very friendly , and personable...and funny as hell.....
we will definetly be returning in the near future, this is a gold mine that everyone should know about.....

My husband Jay and I have the Remax information centre at Abbotts. In the last 6 months they have added a new chef and sous chef. we ate there for dinner tonight and it was amazing. My heritage is European and I'm extremely picky with food quality. we both had the lamb chops, calamari, samosas, and soup. The food was amazing. I hope to recommend this Jem to many of my new area clients. Thanks for the great meal!!!!
Diana Monteith

My husband and I returned to Abbot's of Craighurst seeking a repeat of the quality dining experience we had two years ago and were not dissappointed.
The pork tenderloin was delicious and presentation was good. Bruschetta was very good with a spread under the bruschetta so that the tomato part stayed on which was nice. Salmon was delightful with a sauce on top that made it taste unlike any I have had. I don't usually eat rice but this rice had a delicious flavour with coriander and spices. I wish I knew how to make such a dish. The desert Tartufo with raspberry and chocolate was wonderful to eat slowly to experience a longer taste. Delightful chocolate pieces came with our bill as a final treat. The ambiance is unique in this establishment...cozy and yet esthetically beyond that with art pieces displayed. The waitress was very personable. We will look forward to another special visit.

This a a great, friendly, relaxing restaurant. The food is well-prepared, staff is helpful and the jazz and art make for a great atmosphere. Both lunch and dinners are priced reasonably. There is a separate room for group functions and staff from our local business recently enjoyed a lovely Christmas party there!
Locating can be a problem as it seems that Google has Abbotts placed about 10km from where it actually is. This should be corrected.

Over the past few years I have enjoyed stopping at Abbott's for the fine food and casual, friendly atmosphere. The music, jazz and blues, is to my taste and the real, original art is amazing! When I stop in after a ski or for a more special dinner with friends, I always feel welcome and cared for. The home-made desserts are awesome too. Please get a capaccino machine! Great place.

abbotts of craighurst is great restaurant very tasty food and friendly staff i always eat there.

I am shocked to read reviews that people actually come back or travel to this restaurant. We had a deal through a local resort so we had no choice but to eat there. I would never go back. We ordered a house wine and the carafe was so dirty there was food crusted on the inside of it. We sent it back and ordered a bottle. My baked brie was microwaved for sure but the calamari was good. The pork tenderloin was tasty but over cooked. The rainbow trout special was a very small portion. Though we never order dessert after an app and a main, we were hungry and did so. The Chocolate Cheesecake was good but the Creme Brulee was a cold custard with a burned sugar on top.

It was and will be our only visit to Abbott's in Craighurst. Even after making a reservation, we had to wait at least 15 mins. to get water and a menu. The waitress didn't even mention any soup of the day or special of the day, but when the second waitress arrived, we heard her mention these items to her customers!!! They were very understaffed, there were dead flowers cascading their petals onto the tables and the place was definitely not very clean!! It took another 15 minutes to get a drink! The food was not too bad, when we finally got it, however I can honestly say that I have never really had tough salmon, so that was a first!! Not a Happy Anniversary!!

IT WAS AMAZING!!!! My server Caitlin was so nice and welcomeing...if i didnt know better i would say that she was the owner of this causal fine dining restaurant, not to mention the food was awesome, im am vegitarian and they had vegetarian ravioli which was very tasty.

We visit Abbott's as often as we can. It's a country restaurant with a friendly country feel and amazing country food. The staff, the art and the ambiance are very welcoming. We're lucky to have a restaurant like this just up the road.

We come to Horshoe Valley a few times a year and thought we'd try Abbots. We were told that the calamari was excellent but they didn't have any. The waiter was also below average. (he insulted us by saying we ate our appetizers too quick - if they hadn't taken 20 minutes to get them we might have eaten slower)
The main course took about 30 minutes after we finished our apps. The table next to us, who had been sitting prior to us being seated, had not received their food and were about to walk out. We almost followed. We ordered the chicken penne that was good, and a shrimp and pesto pasta which was also good but only included 6 shrimp that you would find in a grocery store $5 shrimp ring.

Overall - service was adequate (minus the insult) food was extremely slow to receive and it was way overpriced for pasta.The two basic pasta dishes totalled $ 34 and it didn't come with a side salad, bread or anything. (we didn't know the price of the shrimp and pesto as it was a feature and the waiter didn't tell us when we ordered)

Aweful-- pasta I could make better myself dessert that's a tea biscuit?? overprized for less than mediocrity. Was the food microwave heated?

My husband and I used to visit Abbotts often when we lived in Craighurst. We hadn't been there in about 3 years and decided to go there for our 12th Anniversary. The menu is small but a very nice selection. We ordered the calimari for an appetizer and then we both had the lamb curry special with basmati rice and fresh vegetables. The portion size was just enough and so tasty. We left full and satisfied. If you are a vegetarian, I recommend you visit a vegetarian restaurant. Meat and seafood are the specialties.....!! Highly recommended.

Abbotts of craighurst, what can i say besides it a beautifull restaurant and that I will return as soon as possible. I might even make the treak from Toronto out there just to din at the wonderful restaurant!

I was disappointed! I made a reservation based on a web review I had read, referring to vegetarian alternatives on the menu. After reviewing the menu, which contained absolutely nothing vegetarian beyond an appetizer, I asked the server, and he had to be coaxed to offer me something - the salmon pasta, minus the pasta, for which I was charged full price. Not happy. Also not happy about having to ask for water every time I wanted it.

My husband and I have frequented Abbott's of Craighurst probably 3 times in the last 2 months. Each time we have eaten there, it has been a very enjoyable experience. Our accolades to the chef and to the serving staff. There is a wide range of variety with the entres and the quality and quantity of food along with the reasonable cost, makes it an excellent eating experience. We are very pleased to have such a wonderful restaurant so close to home.