Village Squire, 1974-01, Page 24Dining at the
Commercial Hotel,
Seaforth
is interesting
by Muriel Trott
Rodgers and Hammerstein said it: There is
nothing like a dame.
Restaurant regulars have their own
version: There is nothing like a steak.
The licensed dining room of the historic
Commercial Hotel on Main Street, Seaforth
offers a three -course meal ranging from a
fluffy omelette for S1.75 to a T-bone steak for
$4. After all the rich fowl we consumed over
the recent festive season, the T-bone was our
choice for Dining Out in early January.
Piping hot vegetable soup, served with
soda crackers ar.-1 a fPeshly baked roll, was
followed by a tossed salad. The T-bone
(cooked exactly to the degree as ordered)
was aged and tender - and served with
sauteed onions. A choice of French fries or
mashed potatoes and steamed carrots
comprised the vegetables. A decision on my
part to skip the rich gravy on the mashed
potatoes - because • of the calorie count -
resulted in them being served drooling in
butter! The dessert list which included pie or
ice cream at first looked rather uninspiring
after such a satisfying meal. Our resistance to
say 'no' was still low from the Christmas
season - and so we weakened to find the
pastry -made in the hotel's own kitchen, to be
absolutely mouth-watering. The coffee was
good, and the bill for the two persons totalled
$8.
The menu lists A La Carte Tight lunches,
with hot sandwiches at $1.35 and sandwiches
at 45c to 65c. It is one of the few eating spots
that one can find a cup of coffee or tea at 15c.
Dinner is served from 6 until 8 p.ni., six days
a week.
May we advise you to phone in advance
prior to eating out on Sundays as not all
restaurants - or hotel dining rooms - are open
seven days a week.
The Commercial does its fair share in
catering to banquets in its small dining room
which seats about 45 persons. We found the
atmosphere relaxing and homey and noted
with great relief that the service was not
hindered in any way because of the adjacent
bar. Joe Czerwinski bought the hotel, which
was built in 1895, when he came to Seaforth
from Toronto centennial year.
When you choose to dine at the
Cohmercial - go through the main <•ntrance
and in the lobby examine the beautiful rare
antique wall clock with its brass pendulum. It
bears the name of W.R. Counter who was a
Seaforth jeweller around the turn of the
century. (His son Norman has continued to
carry on the business in Clinton). The clock is
well worth seeing.
Dining listing for Huron -Perth -Bruce area
Prices shown are as a guide to cost f dining
at the restaurant. The price is the average
cost of a dinner for two as estimated by the
management of the restaurant.
53 - $5
TRIPLE K RESTAURANT
Recently opzned on Huron County Road 25 at
the southeast corner of Blyth, this restaurant
isn't imposing from the outside, but inside it
boasts a warm, comfortab:e dining room and
good food. It also offers service just about any
time you want it since it's open from early
morning urtil late night.
THE GALLEY
The dining room of the Queen's Hotel,
Seaforth puts the emphasis on meats from
steaks to chops to roasts. It is open from noon
to two and again from 5-8 p.m. On Saturdays,
the hours are noon to 1 a.m. ano on Sundays
it's 2-8 p.m. Licensed.
CLINTON HOTEL
The dining lounge in the Clinton Hotel offers
you food whether it's for dinner, lunch or
breakfast. It is open from 7-9 am., 11:30 to
1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is also open
on Sundays from 4 to 8 p.m. Licensed.
HURON GRILL
The Huron Grill in Blyth is better than it looks
from the outside. The specialty is Chinese
food and Jim Seid serves some of the best.
North American fare can also be ordered. The
doors are open from 10 a m. to 10 p.m. on
weekdays and 10 a m. to 12 'p.m. on
weekends, but closed Wednesday nights.
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LOG CABIN RESTAURANT
Home cooked meals and fast service are
promoted by the management. Weekdays,
they provide a cafeteria -style dining while on
Sundays its regular table service. The
Lucknow restaurant is open from 8:30 a.m. to
8:30 p.m. on weekdays and 10:30 a.m. to 8:30
p.m. on Sundays. The management also
caters to small gatherings.
MAYFAIR RESTAURANT
Also located in Lucknow, this restaurant is
open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays only.
THE LITTLE INN
One of the most popular Bayfield dining spots
is closed during the week during the winter
although special meals can be arranged for
large groups. The Inn is still open on Friday
and Saturday however from 6-7 on Fridays
and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. on
Saturdays. Sundays there is Sunday brunch
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dinner from 6 to 7
p.m. The specialty is roast beef with
Yorkshire pudding and homemade baking.
BLYTH INN HOTEL
Canadian home -style cooking is the specialty
at the Blyth Inn's diningroom. It's open 'rom
10 a.m to 8 p.m. with businessmen's
luncheon specials and special rates for
children It's also licensed.
ALBION HOTEL
You won't find a more charming building to
dine in than the old Albion Hotel in Bayfield,
The specialty of the house if prime rib roast.
Hours during winter are from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
except through reservations. On Sunday
dinner is from 5 p m to 7 p.m. Licensed.
55 - $8
GALLANT'S MOULIN ROUGE TAVERN
This Grand Bend spot features home cooked
meals. The management boasts dining in
luxurious surroundings. The hours are 12 to 1
a.m. on weekdays, 10 to 1 a.m. on Saturdays
and 10 to 10 p m. on Sundays. Licensed.
DIANA SWEETS
On the main street in I.istowel is a longtime
favourite for many. It is opened from 7 to 10
on weekdays and 9-10 on Sundays
BARTLIFF'S RESTAURANT
You're almost sure to have a dessert in
Bartliff's since you can see fresh baked goods
and smell them being baked in the bakery.
Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
BAYVIEW TOURIST INN
There is a beautiful view of Lake Huron from
this dining room on Highway 21 south of
Zurich and home cooked meals are another
attraction.
CLUB ALBATROSS
This restaurant located in the former officers'
mess at CFB Centralia, now Huron Park.
offers lobster tails, roast beef and steaks It is
licensed and open from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.in
with dancing on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday nights and a Saturday matinee
COMMERCIAL HOTEL
Dinner is served from 6-8 six days a week at
this excellent diningroom in Seaforth. Dinner
is in the 55-58 range but A La Carte lunches
can be obtained much cheaper