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Grape and Olive Wine and Martini Bistro

400 Memorial Avenue, Orillia, Ontario L3V 6J3, Canada
705-238-5086
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Ranked #3 of 88 restaurants in Orillia
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Cuisines: Canadian, Mediterranean
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
Most recent review
“Best Chef & Service”
- 22 May 2012
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
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Orillia, Canada
1 review
“Best Chef & Service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Located in the Best Western Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre on Memorial Drive in Orillia the Grape & Olive is by far the best venue and dining experience for miles around. Executive Chef Marcel will tease your taste buds with his unique flavours and perfectly prepared food. Dining Room manager Norma Jean will ensure you get the royal treatment. They... More

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Ontario
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great place, highly recommended”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Our family went to this restaurant for brunch this past Sunday, after having read reviews on Tripadvisor.ca. We were not disappointed. The place is very nice and clean and the food was excellent. The choice for brunch was great and all 10 people at our table were very impressed with the selection and the quality of the food. They had... More

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Steven Ollerenshaw, Manager at Grape and Olive Wine and Martini Bistro, responded to this review
1 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write your review. I'm happy to hear that you and your 9 guests had such a wonderful time at our Brunch. We will pass along your wonderful comments to all the staff in the Grape & Olive. We hope to see you again soon! More

sussex
Top Contributor
67 reviews 67 reviews
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
“hard not to be greedy”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We took our family here for sunday brunch, having read its good reviews, and were not disappointed. The staff were helpful and kind, especially with our 2 year-old. There was a wonderful choice of breakfast foods; pasta; stirfry; fish/shrimp; salads; roast ork; baby ribs etc and wonderful desserts - the white chocy mint creme brulle was scrumptious. We were so... More

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Steven Ollerenshaw, Manager at Grape and Olive Wine and Martini Bistro, responded to this review
1 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time and posting your comments. We are so ecstatic to hear about your wonderful experience for brunch at the Grape & Olive. I am happy to hear that the staff took the extra care with your 2 year old. Please come join us again! More

2 reviews
“Superb seafood dinner!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Party of eight enjoyed a superb multi-course seafood dinner. Chef Marcel and Norma Jean and the wait staff were at their usual "best"! Thanks for an enjoyable evening. More

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Steven Ollerenshaw, Manager at Grape and Olive Wine and Martini Bistro, responded to this review
23 April 2012

Thank you for taking the time to review the Grape & Olive Wine and Martini Bistro! We are so pleased to hear you had such a wonderful experience and will definately pass on the Kudos to Chef Marcel & Norma Jean and the rest of our staff. Thanks again, we appreciate your patronage. More

Barrie, Ontario, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Aww grape and olive”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

Totally amazing! Chef is awesome! Need need to go! More

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Steven Ollerenshaw, Manager at Grape and Olive Wine and Martini Bistro, responded to this review
2 March 2012

Thank you very much for leaving your comments about the Grape & Olive Wine & Martini Bistro. We appreciate your patronage. More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great food, atmosphere, staff! IS this REALLY Orillia? haha!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

Shouldn't be so warped- Orillia has GREAT restaurants now! Chef Marcel makes the big difference, imaginative, fun, relaxed dining -the way it should be. Norma Jean is the sweetest server - she has a great sense of humour and is 'into' people. what a nice place to 'hang out'! We actually took pictures of our food - pretty and delicious.... More

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Steven Ollerenshaw, Manager at Grape and Olive Wine and Martini Bistro, responded to this review
24 February 2012

Wow what a nice review! Thank you for taking the time to write it and you are so right Chef Marcel and Norma Jean are so amazing! I will definately pass on the Kudos to both of them. Thanks again for your review we appreicate it and we hope to see you again in the near future to hang out. More

Gainsborough, England, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Brilliant Sunday brunch”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

Visited Feb 12th 2012 with husband and son, brilliant brunch. Had a real feast of sausages scrambled eggs and bacon, followed by smoked slamon, large prawns (shrimp to those of you on this side of the ocean) and salads, moved onto pastries and finished with strawberries dipped in chocolate with waffles and cream - absolutely excelelnt! Would heartily recommend. I... More

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Steven Ollerenshaw, Manager at Grape and Olive Wine and Martini Bistro, responded to this review
24 February 2012

Thank you so much for your comments on our brunch. You made me hungry reading it. I will definately pass along the compliments to our kitchen and service staff. I'm glad your family had such a wonderful experience and we hope to see you again. More

Ontario
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
“Wow”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

During a recent stay in Orillia, we stopped by the Grape and Olive for dinner. When we walked in, we were pleasantly surprised by the decor, not what you usually expect from tired 'hotel' restaurants. Our party of six was quckly greeted and seated at a wonderful table. From the food, quality, price and exceptional service, you would have thought... More

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Steven Ollerenshaw, Manager at Grape and Olive Wine and Martini Bistro, responded to this review
16 February 2012

Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. We are so glad you enjoyed your experience at the Grape & Olive. We will be posting your wonderful comments for all of our staff to see. Our dedicated staff appreciates your comments and we look forward to welcoming you back. Thank you for your business. More

Sudbury, Canada
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
“Excellent Restaurant at Average Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

I recently stayed at the Best Western Mariposa Inn in Orillia, and was pleasantly surprised to find such an upscale restaurant attached. At the time the Barrielicious festival was on, and the restaurant had an extra menu for that event that looked wonderful. There was a choice of appetizer, main, and dessert, all for $25. The choices were mouthwatering, which... More

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Steven Ollerenshaw, Manager at Grape and Olive Wine and Martini Bistro, responded to this review
16 February 2012

Thank you for your recent review for The Grape & Olive Wine & Martini Bistro. We are very happy you had such a great experience and will share your positive comments with our service and kitchen staff. Barrielious was such a great success and we plan on contributing to it each year. Thanks again for your kind words we appreciate... More

ontario
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“probably a good chief!!! nice atmosphere”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

wait staff seem preoccupied or just plain slow lack enthusiam More

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Steven Ollerenshaw, Manager at Grape and Olive Wine and Martini Bistro, responded to this review
27 January 2012

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We do appreciate all feedback and will share your comments with our staff. We do apologize that we did not exceed your expectations of our establishment. Please know that we do take your comments to heart and will be investigating the issue at hand. Thanks again we appreciate... More

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