THE DOCKSIDE
Sunsets, Sips & Lakeside Plates
About the Recipe
Lunch and dinner are served daily throughout the season, offering relaxed waterfront dining in one of Haliburton’s most scenic settings. Guests staying at Bonnie View Inn are encouraged to make Dockside Patio part of their stay, whether that means sitting down for lunch or dinner by the water, grabbing a casual basket of fries or a quick lakeside bite to go, or simply stopping in throughout the day to enjoy the atmosphere.
For those staying on property, Dockside becomes a natural extension of the guest experience, where meals can be enjoyed at the patio, taken back to your room to enjoy on your own deck. For larger groups, sections of the patio can be reserved with coordinated seating times to ensure everyone is comfortably accommodated while still enjoying the relaxed waterfront setting.
More than just a restaurant, Dockside is part of the rhythm of a Bonnie View stay, an easy, social, and memorable way to experience the lake throughout the day. The menu focuses on casual lakeside favourites, fresh seasonal features, refreshing drinks, and the easygoing atmosphere of patio dining by the water. Guests can expect a mix of fresh salads, shareables, wraps, handcrafted burgers, signature sandwiches, and comfort-food favourites designed for relaxed summer dining.
Dockside has become especially known for a few guest favourites, including its beer-battered fish and chips made with local craft beer, hearty burgers and paninis, fresh lakeside lunch fare, and casual share plates perfect for enjoying with drinks on the patio. Seasonal flavours, house-made touches, and a balance of lighter options and indulgent classics give the menu broad appeal for families, couples, and groups alike.
What’s Happening Dockside
Dockside is more than dining, it has its own rhythm.
Live Music Lineup 2026
Saturday, June 27 – Gord Kidd and Friends Wednesday
July 1 – Eddie Jackson and The Groove Wednesday
July 8 – Benton Brown & The Lowdown Wednesday
July 15 – Van Hillert Wednesday
July 22 - Carl Dixon Wednesday
July 29 – Ragged Company Wednesday
August 5 – Patti and Mick Trio Wednesday
August 12 – Gord Kidd Full Band Wednesday
August 19 – The Rocking Bobs Wednesday
August 26 – Gary and the Rough Ideas Saturday
August 29 – Ty Wilson Band Wednesday
September 2 – Shawn Steinhart
Weekly Features
Happy Hour: Monday to Friday from 2-4PM
Canoe FM Radio Bingo: Starts at 6PM sharp!
Wing Thursday
Flip for Fish Friday's: Flip a coin to win 50% off your Fish & Chips meal
Caesar Sundays: Signature Caesars all day long!

