Lindsay Restaurant for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Patio Dining
Family-Friendly Dining on Kent Street West next to the LCBO
All-Day Breakfast, Gourmet Comfort Food, Drinks, Desserts & Daily Specials
Lindsay’s neighbourhood local dining spot | 449 Kent Street West in Kent Street Village next to the LCBO
Our Lindsay restaurant, located on Kent Street West next to the LCBO, is a popular, top-rated neighbourhood dining spot for breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, a full dinner menu, and patio dining—and Lindsay’s go-to family-friendly restaurant for special occasions. Serving gourmet comfort food, handcrafted cocktails, and specialty drinks in a cozy, stylish setting, we have been a trusted local dining destination in Lindsay and the surrounding Kawartha Lakes community for over 10 years. Widely considered one of the best all-around restaurants in Lindsay, we are known for our popular weekend brunch, decadent dessert menu, and some of the best food and drink specials in the area.
Breakfast & Weekend Brunch in Lindsay
Breakfast is served all day, with favourites including Eggs Benedict, pancakes, French toast, Belgian waffles, hearty three-egg breakfasts, handcrafted omelettes, avocado toast, breakfast sandwiches, and steak and eggs. Weekday guests can take advantage of the $8.95 Early Bird Breakfast, while weekend brunch pairs naturally with specialty coffees, freshly squeezed juices, mimosas, and brunch cocktails. Vegetarian, vegan, and lighter breakfast choices are also available.
Lunch & Dinner Favourites in Lindsay
Our diverse lunch and dinner menu features gourmet comfort food, familiar favourites, and satisfying entrées served in a relaxed upscale-casual setting. Begin with shareable appetizers, crispy chicken wings, homemade soups, or fresh salads before choosing from savoury rice bowls, comforting pasta dishes, hearty sandwiches, generously portioned burgers, steaks, chicken entrées, and seafood dishes. Vegetarian choices, lighter selections, and flavourful house specialties provide plenty of options for different tastes and appetites.
Desserts: Cakes, Waffles, Croffles & Specialty Coffee
Save room for something sweet from our tempting dessert selection, featuring our famous multi-layer Sky-High Carrot Cake, decadent specialty cakes, warm Belgian waffles, flaky croffles, ice cream treats, fresh-baked cookies, creamy affogatos, and other indulgent favourites. Pair your dessert with a specialty coffee, handcrafted espresso drink, premium hot chocolate, or after-dinner cocktail for a satisfying finish to lunch, dinner, or a relaxed dessert night with family and friends.
Daily Food & Drink Specials
Enjoy food and drink specials throughout the week, including daily meal features, Early Bird offers, Happy Hour, brunch cocktails, and rotating bar promotions:
- Burger Mondays: Single Burger & Fries $6.99 or Double Burger & Fries $10.99
- Pasta Tuesdays: Half-Price Pasta and Rice Bowls
- Wing Wednesdays: Half-Price Chicken Wings
- Date Night Thursdays: $69.95 Dinner for Two
- Fish & Chips Fridays: One Piece $9.95 or Two Pieces $15.95
- Ribs & Wings Saturdays: $24.95 Ribs & Wings Dinner
- Sunday Family Funday: Kids Eat Free (after 2pm) and Two-for-One Desserts
Our popular lunch specials start at just $14.95, with weekday Early Bird Breakfast at $8.95 and daily Early Bird Dinners for $24.95. We feature different drink specials every day in our fully licensed bar, including $6.95 weekend brunch cocktails and $7 martinis and mules on Wednesdays. We are open 364 days a year to serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, and late-night favourites.
Distinctive Ambiance: Cozy Dining Room, Bar, Lounge & Patio
Walk into our restaurant and discover an inviting, warm, and cozy ambiance filled with character and timeless style. Trademark stone-art walls and Renaissance-style murals create a distinctive backdrop, while cozy booth seating sets the stage for family meals, date night dining, and intimate dinners. Meet friends in our cozy bar and lounge for daily food and drink specials, gather around a larger table for group celebrations, or relax on our welcoming seasonal patio for outdoor dining, where friendly, guest-focused service completes the relaxed atmosphere.
Trusted Lindsay Restaurant in Kawartha Lakes for Over 10 Years
Throughout that time, we have welcomed guests of all ages with friendly service, consistent quality, and a comfortable upscale-casual atmosphere. With more than 900 positive guest reviews, our varied menu, inviting dining room, cozy patio, and warm neighbourhood feel have made us a trusted choice for everyday meals, family gatherings, celebrations, drinks with friends, and relaxed group dining in Lindsay.
Located on Kent Street West, Near Highway 35 Highway 7, LCBO & Loblaws
Located on Kent Street West next to the LCBO and directly across from Loblaws, our Lindsay restaurant is easy to reach from Highway 35 and Highway 7 and we are a convenient dining stop for local families, students, shoppers, and visitors travelling through Lindsay and the Kawartha Lakes.
Warm and inviting dining room with cozy booth seating and Renaissance-inspired décor
Lindsay patio and refined restaurant exterior of Symposium, a top family restaurant on Kent Street
What Lindsay Guests Love About Symposium
Explore genuine customer reviews highlighting our all-day breakfast and weekend brunch, lunch and dinner menus, cocktails and bar drinks, desserts, takeout and delivery, and popular specials and deals. Each feature pairs a signature dining experience with feedback from guests who enjoyed it.
All-Day Breakfast & Weekend Brunch
"Really enjoyed our breakfast at Symposium! Food came out just as we had ordered and tasted delicious. Prices are reasonable and comparable with industry standards. Would recommend this as a go-to spot."
Lunch Favourites, Burgers & Fresh Salads
"Out for a nice lunch and what a treat it was! The food was delicious, the atmosphere cozy, and every plate came out looking like it should be in a magazine. We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit. "
Dinner Entrées, Steaks & Comfort Food
"Had a fantastic meal. Friday night Fish & Chips Special is a big winner. Hot and delicious Haddock was amazing. Staff was great and the Restaurant is super clean. Great job to the entire staff. Can’t wait to return."
Cocktails, Martinis, Mules & Bar Drinks
"Whether you’re a coffee enthusiast or just looking for a great spot to relax, definitely worth a visit. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a cozy ambiance perfect for catching up with friends I’ll definitely be back for more!".
Decadent Desserts, Waffles & Cakes
"This has got to be the best place for dessert but I'm typically full from my meal that I now order a smaller meal so I have tummy space for dessert! Carrot cake is the BEST! Keep it up Lindsay!"
Takeout & Food and Drinks Delivery
"I had their lunch special fish and chips. I was quite impressed with my meal. The fish was a good size, very nice batter and the coleslaw was excellent. Most places give you a tiny portion of vinegar and cabbage. Yes I recommend this place."
Daily Restaurant Specials & Food Deals
"Had a wonderful breakfast. The early bird specials are amazing!! Roxy is welcoming and friendly!" "Great breakfast specials. Atmosphere is beautiful."
"Enjoyed date night with a friend. Fantastic food and pleasant atmosphere to visit."
Discover Food & Drink Deals | Early Bird Specials | Daily Lunch & Dinner Promotions
Explore daily food & drink deals: $8.95 Early Bird Breakfast, $10.99 Burgers, 50% off Pasta, half-price Wings, $69.95 Date Night, $9.95 Fish & Chips, $24.95 Ribs & Wings, Kids Eat Free, 2-for-1 Desserts, $24.95 Early Bird Dinners, $6.95 brunch cocktails, $7 Martinis/Mules, $5 Beer/Wine & half-price Pitchers.
Daily Specials Calendar
2 FOR 1
DESSERTS**
KIDS EAT FREE Age 12 & Under 2PM-close
Conditions apply.
Burger & Fries
$699*
Double Burger
$1099*
1/2 OFF
Beer
Pitchers
Conditions apply.
1/2 OFF*
Pasta & Bowls
$5
Wine
& Beer
$7
Premium
& Pints
Conditions apply.
1/2 OFF*
Wings
$947
/lb
$7
Martinis
& Mules Cocktails
Conditions apply.
Dinner
for two
$6995
2 Entrées, 2 Beverages, Appetizer and Dessert to share.
Bottles of WINE
& PROSECCO
Conditions apply.
Fish
& Chips
$995*
/1pc
$1595*
/2pc
Free Chowder Bowl
with select Seafood Items
Conditions apply.
$2495*
Ribs & Wing Dinner
1/2 Price Pitchers
Sangria, Margarita & Draft Beer
Conditions apply.
Brunch Cocktails
9am - 3pm
$695
House Wine & PBR Draught
Happy Hour
3-6pm 9pm-close
Conditions apply.
Early bird Breakfast
Monday - Friday until 10 am
Two-Egg Breakfast starting at
$895
Includes coffee or tea
Early Bird Dinner
3-6 pm
Three-course prix fixe
$2495
Monday - Friday 11am-3pm
Lunch specials
Monday - Friday 11am-3pm
starting at
$1495
9pm-close
Happy hour Appetizers
9pm-close
$995
ALL DAILY SPECIALS subject to conditions, including requirement of beverage purchase. Specials not available Holidays nor special menu days. Ask your server for complete details. Symposium reserves the right to limit or end offer at any time.
Daily Specials available from 11am, unless otherwise indicated.
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Lindsay: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Our Lindsay restaurant serves breakfast until 4pm daily, along with a popular weekend brunch menu. Breakfast favourites include Eggs Benedict, fluffy pancakes, omelettes, avocado toast, French toast, Belgian waffles, hearty three-egg breakfasts, breakfast sandwiches, and steak and eggs. We also offer an $8.95 weekday Early Bird Breakfast, specialty coffees, fresh juices, and brunch cocktails.
Our lunch and dinner menus feature appetizers, chicken wings, homemade soups, fresh salads, rice bowls, pasta dishes, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, seafood entrées, and other gourmet comfort-food favourites. Guests can finish their meal with our famous Sky-High Carrot Cake, specialty cakes, Belgian waffles, croffles, ice cream treats, cookies, or an affogato. We also serve specialty coffees, espresso drinks, cocktails, martinis, mules, wine, and beer.
Our Lindsay restaurant offers food and drink specials throughout the week, including $10.99 Burger Mondays, half-price Pasta and Rice Bowl Tuesdays, half-price Wing Wednesdays, $69.95 Date Night Thursdays, $9.95 Fish and Chips Fridays, and $24.95 Ribs and Wings Saturdays. Sunday Family Funday features Kids Eat Free and two-for-one desserts. We also offer weekday lunch specials starting at $14.95, an $8.95 Early Bird Breakfast, $24.95 Early Bird Dinners, $6.95 weekend brunch cocktails, and rotating daily bar specials.
Yes. We are a family-friendly Lindsay restaurant welcoming children, parents, grandparents, couples, and groups for everyday meals and special occasions. Our dedicated kids’ menu includes child-friendly breakfast choices and appropriately sized lunch and dinner favourites. Families can also enjoy Kids Eat Free and two-for-one desserts during our Sunday Family Funday promotion.
Yes. Guests can dine inside our comfortable upscale-casual dining room or enjoy seasonal outdoor dining on our cozy patio. Our fully licensed bar serves cocktails, martinis, mules, wine, beer, brunch drinks, and daily drink specials. Vegetarian, vegan, lighter, and customizable menu choices are also available for guests with different tastes and dietary preferences.
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Lindsay has served the Lindsay and Kawartha Lakes community for over 10 years and has received more than 900 positive guest reviews. Guests know us for our friendly service, consistent quality, broad menu selection, cozy dining room, seasonal patio, daily specials, and welcoming neighbourhood atmosphere.
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Lindsay is located at 449 Kent Street West in Kent Street Village, directly beside the LCBO and across from Loblaws. Our restaurant is convenient for guests from Lindsay and communities throughout Kawartha Lakes, as well as visitors travelling along Highway 35 and Highway 7 for shopping, work, school, cottage trips, and local outings.
Yes. Our Lindsay location serves late-night favourites, desserts, specialty coffees, cocktails, beer, wine, and other drinks in a comfortable and relaxed setting. It is a convenient choice for an evening meal, drinks with friends, dessert after a local outing, or a casual late-night visit on Kent Street West.
Absolutely. Guests are welcome to stop in for dessert, specialty coffee, cocktails, or an evening treat without ordering a full meal. Popular choices include our Sky-High Carrot Cake, specialty cakes, Belgian waffles, croffles, ice cream treats, cookies, affogatos, handcrafted espresso drinks, premium hot chocolate, martinis, mules, wine, and beer.
Yes. Our cozy upscale-casual dining room, varied menu, licensed bar, decadent desserts, and welcoming atmosphere make us a popular choice for birthdays, family celebrations, date nights, meals with friends, and relaxed group dining. Guests can choose from breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, desserts, cocktails, and specialty drinks, making it easy to accommodate different tastes and occasions.
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