Foundry Kitchen & Bar - Port Perry

My wife and I have been coming here for a number of years and when family or friends visit from abroad, Foundry is where we take them. It will be difficult to briefly summarize our fondness and love for this place, but I will try. I would describe Foundry as a restaurant for people who love restaurants. The menu has a great selection but not overwhelming, balanced in a way to satisfy a wide array of palates. Foods that I can only describe as fine foods including a myriad of seafood, varying pastas, and very nice cuts of meat with amazing sides have found themselves onto the menu, and even the more casual fare like a burger or chicken sandwich still maintains a level of flair that isn't pompous or unneccesary and contributes to the uniqueness and taste of meal. Fresh ingredients and meat are locally sourced and they pride themselves on that. Everything about the food seems deliberate, from the cooking to the plating, you can sense the care and pride that went into it. What I really love about this place, and what I believe has contributed to its success, is their features. The menu is fantastic, but it is clear as day that they love to cook, and that is made manifest through unique dishes offered on different days. These dishes are often more experimental and can extend to many things like regional style burgers, specialty tacos with varying styles, international dishes, things that you would hear the name and you just want to try it. The limited time features also often extend to appetizers. The only downsides to this is you may love a specialty dish, and then its gone! I think one or two dishes have returned when we've been there much to our enjoyment, but the specialty features are new and exciting, and I genuinely mean that. My wife and I get excited about great food, that's why I described it as a restaurant for people who love restaurants. It always manages to remain fresh and new while maintaining a consistent and great menu in case the special feature isn't something up your alley, which does happen. The other downside is that obviously we can't go out to eat every night, and if day after day they have an amazing feature that is only available on that day, you're going to miss some great dishes. If we were millionaires we would eat here daily and not miss a thing. The bar is well stocked and features local beers, in line with their sourcing locally. Our son was born in January, and going out to eat with him has never been an issue here. I think we've actually been taking our Henry here since he was about two months old, but mind you he's a good lad and doesn't cause a fuss. In the warmer months the patio is lovely, and along the railing you see the herbs growing that they harvest and use. Across the street sometimes you can sometimes eat your meal while watching the children play at the baseball diamond which is really cute and adds something special. It is a family business, and the staff are personable and very friendly. Couldn't reccomend this place more. A hidden gem where they clearly love to cook. If I can give you one piece of advice, upgrade your fries to duck fat fries. Something about eating fries fried in duck fat makes me feel like a king.

The restaurant was very accommodating to a large group of 11 last minute. The wait staff was friendly. Food was excellent. I had the Pork Milanese and it was fresh and excellent. Definitely try this place out!

The daily special was being offered were the steak tacos. There 3 on a plate and nothing else. Seemed a bit scarce for dinner. Maybe a garnish or some salsa? Tacos were just ok certainly not filling. Waitress seemed to be in a rush and our bill was high for what we had. Still hungry after we left. Also no domestic beer offered at all.

Absolutely amazing! Great food and very attentive service from Jason, We’ll definitely be back.

Wonderful food and service.We went on a Thursday night an although we didn't have a reservation they shuffled some tables to fit us in.Jason our server was so informative. He had the answer to all our questions and beautifully described the specials to us.After enjoying all our food the chef Steven came out to check on our experience and everything was above and beyond.Will definitely be back!