A history of warm
hospitality
A playful Southeast Asian infused restaurant inspired by the warm, inclusive hospitality of the late Jin Seto.
The restaurants that have come before us in this space have helped nurture the community for well over a century :
The Setos: Star cafe, later named the Shangri-la (1930's - early 1990's)
The Clarkes (French): Brewery Bay Food Co, family owned and operated from 1993 to 2025 (and beyond) *more below*
You can feel the magic here.
Gordon Lightfoot started doing gigs at 'The Shang'.
Terry Fox stopped in for some Seto hospitality during his
run across Canada.
This building has been a long standing vibrant hub for Orillia's beautiful and bustling downtown - we hope to continue that legacy.
Our space is a reflection of a combined 70 years of hospitality experience.
Kim Haugen, Executive chef - Filipino born, Australian raised and internationally trained. He combines his roots and experience to bring playful, creative dishes to both the cafe and evening dining experiences.
Kaylee Clement, Sommelier + COO, and Jenna French (ne Clarke) CEO, worked their first job together in this building from 2004-2013. Kaylee never left hospitality. She trained in the wine world and did leadership stints in fine-dining establishments in Toronto (most recently - Bar Prima). Jenna went off to university, saw the world and eventually and sure-footedly returned to the family business to open her own restaurant, Rustica Pizza Vino, in 2016 (our sister restaurant, located directly across the road). She also helps to run her parents' beloved Brewery Bay Food Company which now resides at 132 Mississaga Street East (just one block down).
Thank you for letting us take care of you.
p.s. ask about the cold tea.
"We live in Toronto and have easy access to the best restaurants in Canada. Mr Seto stacks up with the best of them. Inventive flavours, lots of vegetarian options, great service and a beautiful venue."
Perry
"Cutest lunch cafe during the day, fine dining and nice loungey atmosphere in the evening. Food was so flavourful and it was refreshing to experience dishes you can’t find very many places, if at all, in Simcoe County."
Samantha
"Beautiful atmosphere, wonderful food, fabulous cocktails and exceptional service. Mr. Seto was a real highlight of our visit to Orillia. We’ll definitely be back"
Calvin Smith
"My husband and I came for a spontaneous date night on Saturday evening. I can't even tell you how much we loved our experience.The food and service was absolutely the best we have had in a long time. We will be back!"
Kenzi