In 2012, having grown up in Muskoka and sharing a deep love for the region, Kevin and Brittany founded a brand new restaurant in the heart of Port Carling, Ontario, and named it “Loondocks,” after the local bird whose beautiful calls echo the lakes at night. They created a fresh new destination offering quality casual fine dining to both cottagers and tourists.

Loondocks received overwhelming support, including articles in the local media, as they became known for great service and outstanding quality at a fair price.  In 2018, to be closer to family, Chef Kevin and his wife Brittany opened a new Loondocks location in a beautiful new space at Appleby Village in Burlington.

Loondocks offers a casual fine dining experience with industry leading standards for both food quality and service. Rated as one of Canada’s top 100 restaurants in 2022 (OpenTable), all of the Loondocks cuisine is made fresh, from scratch, using only the highest quality ingredients. The menu features creative French and Italian variations, using mostly local, seasonal Canadian products.  As for beverages, there is an extensive wine list featuring new and old world selections, and a wonderful creative and seasonal cocktail menu. In addition to their cottage-inspired main dining room, Loondocks features a rooftop patio, complete with an herb and vegetable garden. There is also a second patio on the main level, along with a cozy bar/lounge area.