One of the quiet pleasures of cottage life in the Kawartha Lakes is the ability to tie up and walk straight into a meal. Whether you’re cruising the Trent-Severn Waterway, day-tripping across one of the region’s interconnected lakes, or simply looking to extend an afternoon on the water, a restaurant with boat access turns a practical stop into an outing. The businesses below all offer boat access in some form — here’s what each one brings to the dock.
Sitting on Burleigh Island between Lovesick Lake and Stoney Lake along the Trent-Severn Waterway, The Burleigh Falls Inn is one of the region’s most storied dining stops for boaters. The inn offers transient boat dockage at a flat fee of $25 per stay (up to three days), with $10 per day for each additional day — a practical arrangement if you want to linger. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a licensed bar and happy hour. Live music performances and comedy nights are part of the regular schedule, and the inn operates year-round, with summer dining hours beginning June 21st. Reservations are recommended; call 705-654-3441.
Located within Lovesick Lake Park & Beach Resort in Burleigh Falls, Lovesick Lake Restaurant has been operating since 1985. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner alongside Kawartha Dairy ice cream. The licensed patio looks out over the water, and the restaurant runs wing nights on Thursdays and live music on weekends — both good reasons to plan your arrival around the schedule.
A locally owned waterfront pub on the shores of Buckhorn Lake beside the Trent Severn Waterway, The Tankhouse On Trent offers a relaxed pub fare menu in a setting that suits a spontaneous boat stop. The restaurant is licensed, has patio dining, and accepts table reservations. It also handles catering and private event hosting for those planning larger gatherings on the water.
The dining operation at Catalina Bay Resort goes by the name Belly’s Lakeside Bar & Restaurant. It runs seasonally from May to October on Big Bald Lake, offering lakeside dining, a take-out counter, nightly specials, ice cream, and afternoon snacks. Live music on the patio is a regular feature — making this one of the livelier boat-up stops in the area during the summer months. The restaurant is licensed and accepts takeout orders. Contact: 705-657-1655 or relax@catalinabayresort.com.
Lock 27 Tap & Grill sits on the shores of Clear Lake in Youngs Point in a classic cottage country setting. Open since 2019, it serves pub fare and grill items with dine-in, takeout, catering, and bar service. The licensed patio offers outdoor seating, and the restaurant accepts reservations. Gift cards are also available. There is no live music. Phone: 705-651-6000.
Eganridge Resort, Golf Club & Spa occupies a heritage estate on Sturgeon Lake between Fenelon Falls and Bobcaygeon. The resort’s fine dining restaurant serves dinner daily and runs a rotating calendar of events: Wine Tuesdays, Pizza Wednesdays, Burger Thursdays, afternoon tea, and happy hour. Private waterfront and docking are available for arriving guests. The resort also offers accommodations, a nine-hole golf course, a full-service spa, and event hosting — making it a natural destination for a longer stay or a special occasion meal. Reservations are accepted; contact info@eganridge.com or 705-738-5111.
Western Trent Golf Club and Wedding Venue operates along the Trent-Severn Waterway and offers boat docking for visitors arriving by water. On-site dining is available through the Bridge 43 Patio & Grill, a licensed BBQ and grill operation with a patio. The club runs from May through October and has been in operation since 1975. Beyond dining, the property offers a public 9-hole golf course, driving range, lessons, club rentals, and power and pull cart rentals — so a boat arrival can easily turn into a round of golf. Walk-ins are welcome; advance booking is recommended on weekends. Greens fees start at $35.50 for 9 holes walking Monday through Thursday. Phone: 705-426-9940.
BOATHOUSE GRILL is located at Port Perry Marina on Lake Scugog, which puts it at a natural arrival point for boaters on that lake. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, with ice cream and takeout also available. Seating is available both indoors and on a waterfront patio. It operates on a walk-in basis only — no reservations. Phone: 905-809-6712.
Chemong Lodge explicitly lists boat-up dining as one of its services, alongside a full dine-in menu focused on BBQ and smoked meats. The restaurant is licensed, accepts reservations, and operates year-round. It also handles wedding catering, corporate events, and social gatherings, with a Lodge Club membership program for regular visitors. Menu items range from $5 sides up to a $190 Ultimate Platter. Phone: 705-292-8435 or info@chemonglodge.com.
| Restaurant | Location / Lake | Licensed | Live Music | Takeout | Seasonal | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Burleigh Falls Inn | Burleigh Falls / Trent-Severn | Yes | Yes | — | Year-round | Recommended |
| Lovesick Lake Restaurant | Burleigh Falls / Lovesick Lake | Yes | Yes (weekends) | — | — | — |
| The Tankhouse On Trent | Buckhorn / Buckhorn Lake | Yes | — | — | — | Accepted |
| Catalina Bay Resort | Buckhorn / Big Bald Lake | Yes | Yes | Yes | May–Oct | — |
| Lock 27 Tap & Grill | Youngs Point / Clear Lake | Yes | No | Yes | — | Accepted |
| Eganridge Resort, Golf Club & Spa | Fenelon Falls / Sturgeon Lake | Yes | No | — | — | Accepted |
| Western Trent Golf Club and Wedding Venue | Bolsover / Trent-Severn | Yes | — | — | May–Oct | Walk-ins welcome |
| BOATHOUSE GRILL | Port Perry / Lake Scugog | — | — | Yes | — | Walk-in only |
| Chemong Lodge | Bridgenorth / Chemong area | Yes | — | — | Year-round | Accepted |
Your best choice among these boat-accessible restaurants depends largely on where you’re launching from and what kind of stop you’re after. For a quick, no-fuss waterfront meal, spots like BOATHOUSE GRILL or Lock 27 Tap & Grill keep things simple. If you want a full evening with live music, Catalina Bay Resort or Lovesick Lake Restaurant are worth the trip. And if you’re planning something more — an overnight stay, a round of golf, or a fine dining experience — The Burleigh Falls Inn, Eganridge Resort, Golf Club & Spa, and Western Trent Golf Club and Wedding Venue each offer that extra layer, making them destinations in their own right rather than just a stop along the way.
The Burleigh Falls Inn explicitly offers transient boat dockage at $25 flat per stay. Eganridge Resort, Golf Club & Spa lists private waterfront and docking for guests. Western Trent Golf Club and Wedding Venue offers boat docking on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Chemong Lodge lists boat-up dining as a service. For the other restaurants on this list, it’s worth calling ahead to confirm docking arrangements before you set out.
The Burleigh Falls Inn operates year-round, as does Chemong Lodge. Western Trent Golf Club and Wedding Venue and Catalina Bay Resort are seasonal, running May through October. Seasonal details for several others are not advertised, so calling ahead in shoulder season is a good idea.
The Burleigh Falls Inn hosts live music performances regularly, as does Lovesick Lake Restaurant, which features live music on weekends. Catalina Bay Resort (Belly’s Lakeside Bar & Restaurant at Catalina Bay Resort) offers live music on the patio. Lock 27 Tap & Grill does not have live music.
Several spots offer activities beyond dining. Western Trent Golf Club and Wedding Venue has a 9-hole golf course, driving range, and lessons. Eganridge Resort, Golf Club & Spa offers a golf course, full-service spa, walking trails, and fishing. The Burleigh Falls Inn offers overnight accommodations, event hosting, and seasonal activity packages. Chemong Lodge hosts events and has a Lodge Club membership program.
For a relaxed, unplanned stop, BOATHOUSE GRILL operates on a walk-in basis only and serves breakfast through dinner at Port Perry Marina on Lake Scugog. Lock 27 Tap & Grill in Youngs Point also welcomes walk-ins and offers pub fare and takeout. Both are straightforward options without the need to book ahead.
Details verified as of July 2026.
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