Family restaurants

The Oar House

4.3 133 reviews 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM 88 Evergreen St, Marathon, ON P0T 2E0, Canada

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Located in the heart of Marathon, Ontario, The Oar House is a family-run restaurant that has charmed its guests with delightful homemade dishes and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Though finding the venue may be tricky due to the lack of signage, customers like Janet Casazza and Holly Kylen assure that it's worth the effort. The staff excels at making patrons feel at home, enhancing the overall dining experience.

Patrons rave about everything from bacon cheeseburgers to perogies, with each dish crafted from scratch. Observant visitors have noted the quality of the food, including hearty breakfast options like homemade sausage and potato pancakes. Joey W praised the quick service and cleanliness, while Wayne Hodge highlighted the generous portions. Although there can be a wait during busy hours, the time spent is an investment in flavorful, comforting meals.

If you find yourself traveling through Ontario, make sure to prioritize a visit to The Oar House—where every meal is made to order and served with a dash of genuine hospitality.

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Family-friendly
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safespace

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with The Oar House before visiting.

Reviews for The Oar House

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Review highlights

Based on 133 reviews

Reviews for The Oar House highlight its charm as a family-run restaurant offering homemade, scratch-made dishes that appeal to both breakfast and dinner patrons. Customers consistently praise the friendly and attentive staff, as well as the quality and portion sizes of the food. While the absence of external signage and its location off the main street can make it difficult to find, patrons appreciate the cozy atmosphere and clean environment once inside. Overall, The Oar House is valued for its welcoming service and satisfying home-style meals, making it a recommended stop for travelers and locals alike.

Janet Casazza

Jul 05, 2025

Traveling from Texas thru States up to Maine and into Canada. We are now in Marathon Canada and went for dinner at The Ire House. Google Maps got us there but no sign outside. Quaint little place with wonderful workers. They have a lot of homemade dishes and most everything is from scratch. Husband ordered Perogies and I had a bacon cheeseburger w/fries. Delicious food. They also have breakfast now. Just might try in the morning. Ok so we came back for breakfast. Had Italian sausage with eggs and I had bacon, potato pancakes eggs. Delicious . You can't go wrong?

holly kylen

Jun 26, 2025

Ok you might show up and no signage but go in and meet this amazing staff and great home cooking. We did dinner and breakfast and both outstanding.

Joey W

Jun 09, 2025

Extremely friendly family ran establishment. Food was quick and delicious. Atmosphere was clean and tidy. I’m happy we stopped here to have dinner. Thank you!

Wayne Hodge

May 29, 2025

A little hard to find, as it’s not on the Main Street, and no signs at the moment! Came for breakfast, the usual.. plus an home made sausage patty, and small potato patties ! Nice portion. Would recommend

May 18, 2025

Thanks to Google reviews, I was able to find this restaurant. Traveling from thunder bay to Sault ste Marie...we needed to find a place to eat on a trip seemingly void of choices We were glad to find this restaurant. There is no sign on the outside of the building indicating this is a restaurant though. Each meal is made to order. One group behind us was told it would be an hour to get food because of multiple tables before them in queue. There is one table in the back with a reserved sigh .. it's reserved for groups of 6 or more. One waitress, very friendly and prompt.

Carl Samppala

May 02, 2025

We stopped here on July 12. 14 of us walked in unannounced, I think it took the owner by surprise, but he eventually warmed up. The waitress was also our cook and she had a good time with us. Considering the small staff, they did a good job taking care of us. I would stop in again

George Worth

Apr 16, 2025

Roast beef, mash and vegetables was delicious. Being able to get a great home cooked meal while working out of town is priceless. Big thanks to the owners for getting me fed good on a very busy night!

Mud Slingr

Apr 14, 2025

I had the chicken panini. It was very filling and tastes great. My friends enjoyed their meals as well. We did not wait long to be served. The restaurant is clean and cozy. The staff were very friendly. Will make sure to stop here again anytime I come back to Marathon.