Drinkwaters' Lounge Menu
Our guests or visitors to The Briars may purchase a meal or snack in Drinkwaters. Food is served daily from 11:30 am to 9:30 pm (to 8pm in January). No reservation is required. In warm weather, Drinkwaters has a lovely patio with views of the gardens and Lake Simcoe.
Items and prices subject to change
SOUPS
Daily Soup
$7
Curried Mussel and Coconut Soup
green onions and coriander
$8 (Gluten Free)
SALADS
* Organic Sweet and Bitter Greens
Dijon honey dressing
pickled heirloom carrots, parsnip chips
$7 (Gluten Free)
Caesar Salad
Podano cheese, croutons and Pancetta
Horseradish Caesar dressing
$7
SANDWICHES
Open Faced Tuna on Pita
crisp vegetables, feta dip
$12
Homemade Corned Beef and Coleslaw
marble rye, dill pickle, Dijon mustard
remoulade, fresh fries
$12
* Portobello and Goat Cheese Panini
Heirloom tomatoes, basil aioli and spinach
served with fresh fruit
$13
MAINS
Lobster and Crab Mac and Cheese
aged cheddar and Parmesan sauce
topped with tomato and herb bread crumbs
fresh cut fries or choice of salad
$17
Chili dusted Top Sirloin Steak and Fries
fried onions with baked zucchini and tomato
Chipotle aioli
$17 (Gluten Free)
Briars Signature Burger
Home style burger on a sesame seed bun
aged cheddar, crisp bacon fresh cut fries
or choice of salad
$13
Smoked Salmon and Brie Tart
Arugula, avocado and orange salad
with red onion, white balsamic dressing
$14
Open Faced Lamb Burger
Grilled Pita, feta, tomato and onion
Tzatziki, sweet potato wedges
$16
** Curried Lentils and Sweet Potatos
Cauliflower Pakoras, basmati rice, grilled Naan
$12 (Gluten Free)
Seafood Crepe with Spinach and Onion
Ontario seedling salad with fingerling potatoes,
lemon dressing
$16
* Vegetarian options
** Vegan options
Ocean Wise
Desserts
($8 each)
Raspberry and Honey Creme Brulee
macadamia and chocolate biscotti
Briars Homemade Pie
fresh cream or ice cream
Chocolate and Mint Brownie
Caramel ice cream, strawberry compote
Sticky Toffee Pudding
vanilla ice cream, butter caramel
Seasonal Fruit
Served with a homemade cookie
Cookie Plate
Homemade biscotti, double chocolate cookie, brown sugar shortbread
oatmeal macadamia nut crisp
served with fresh berries
Ontario Cheddar or Brie with Grapes and Apples
Served with water biscuits and herb baguette
Assorted Ices and Ice Creams
With a homemade cookie