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Waterfront Gourmet: The Office on the Bay

Mayes Derek Scott

May 9, 2019

Chef Derek Mayes

At Killbear Marina near Parry Sound by Killbear Provincial Park the scenery is delicious and now the food on offer is equally yummy. Derek and Kelly Mayes have created an office where you won’t mind spending a lot of overtime!

“At The Office we use only finest local ingredients as much as possible from local free range eggs to our whitefish and pickerel from the bay. We welcome you to enjoy a dining experience with a million-dollar view in the comfort of our air conditioned, licensed, newly renovated restaurant or enjoy sitting on our deck directly overlooking beautiful Georgian Bay.

Killbear Docks“Our menu offerings are varied from handmade burgers, pizzas, fresh cut fries, hand cut steaks, prime rib weekends, fish Fridays and smokehouse Thursdays. We offer both lunch and dinner options all day as well we serve breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays.

“Fine wines, Local beers, spirits along with homemade desserts, and the best of service will make your visit a pleasant and memorable experience.

 

 

 

Killbear Marina Aerialtie up and dine

“We also have our store downstairs featuring Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream products as well basic grocery items, soft drinks, water etc…

“We look forward to welcoming you to The Office. “

Derek and Kelly Mayes Owner / Operators

705 342 7191 – Direct Line

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