Mount Julian
Exquisite 5, 7, and 9-course tasting menus with wine pairings
Our Chef plays here, using our farm , our forests, and the local farmers. Every dish, wine, spirit, and beer is carefully created or chosen to evoke a sense of time and place.
The place is Stoney Lake, surrounded by hundreds of acres of wildland, a paradise for foraging, small farming, and inspiration. The time is both 1874 and today. In 1874, The Inn at Mount Julian was built, becoming a well-respected respite for weary travelers. The food was well known to be “most satisfying” and “succulent,” with ingredients as fresh as they could make it north unless they were grown on the property. This meant simple fare to fill the belly of the outdoorsman.
The Viamede family continues to build on this foundation. The pioneer spirit inspires us, but we have the benefit of electricity and refrigeration. Our philosophy that food is best eaten where it’s grown is complemented by the availability of flavours from around the world. Forest-to-table is not only our sourcing method but our way of life.
The chefs at Mount Julian change the menu as needed – some dishes remain unchanged for weeks, others change from day today. We cook the bounty of the time and place. But no matter when you come, you will have one of the greatest meals in Ontario.
Menu style
We offer 5, 7, or 9-course tasting menus.
- 5 course – $110, pairing $55
- 7 course – $130, pairing $65
- 9 course – $150, pairing $75
- All prices include tips.
Wine pairings vary by day, season, and bottle as well – most wines are hand-picked from Prince Edward County by Owner Ben Samann and from the Niagara Region by Head Chef Mandy Weaver. Many wines can only be sourced once, and when it’s gone, it’s gone.
Mount Julian Hours
Mount Julian is by reservation only. Due to the size of the restaurant, we appreciate 24 hours’ notice on dietary restrictions.
Whole Hog
Pete is named after Peter Robinson, the Canadian politician who arranged for the settlement of thousands of Irish immigrants on Scott’s Plains, now Peterborough. These settlers lived off the land, ate what they could farm, forage, or fish, and didn’t waste much. They ate the Whole Hog.
But Pete is more than a symbol of our pioneer roots. A pig’s diet is a great philosophy for humans – eat a bit of everything when the mood strikes you. Don’t waste food, eat it all, and enjoy what’s put in front of you. Take your time with the foods you love – just like pigs do.
Viamede Restaurants
Whether it’s at Mount Julian, 1885 Restaurant & Patio, or BBQ baskets, Pete guides us towards thoughtful, local food.
1885 and Patio serves our Big Breakfasts throughout the year, as well as lunch and dinners. This is a great hangout spot with fireside couches, board games, ping pong, plus all-day coffee and tea.
Viamede Restaurants
We like to know where our food comes from, and sometimes, that means making it from scratch. We raise pigs, ducks, chickens, turkeys and quail, plant veggies and herbs, and even have an indoor garden for greens in the winter. Our gardener, Bob, loves to talk about this, and does garden tours throughout the summer. We also host a farm tour daily at 3:30 from Victoria Day to Thanksgiving, where you can help feed the animals.
Foraging
There’s something magical about eating something that grows wild around us, and once you know where to look there’s plenty of that around. We harvest cat tails, spruce tips, wild leeks, sumac, many types of mint, dandelion, clover, and more. Chef and Ben are our chief foragers, and always happy to share what they know.
Pickles ‘n Preserves
One of the ways we make our local supplies last longer is through pickles, preserves, and syrupy deliciousness. When we can get the best produce, we boil ’em, mash ’em, stick ’em in a stew, and most importantly, do things that will make them last longer. Sometimes we have enough for the year, and sometimes we only make 3 jars. Some of this is even available for sale for guests to take home, although supplies are always limited.
Tips? No Thanks!
If you really feel the need to do something kind, may we suggest:
- Hug a dog (easy to find around here)
- Pick up a piece of trash
- Say hello to a stranger
- Give a few dollars to charity
