We have visited Beerbistro twice, and we love it. A few quick notes first. First, we live in Rochester, NY. Otherwise, we would have visited Beerbistro more often. Second, "we" is not the royal we; I'm referring to my family. Lastly, the same "we" has visited Belgium many times and is very familiar with all the goodies they offer in terms of food, drinks and most importantly, chocolate. Too bad Beerbistro doesn't offer chocolates. If they did, I'm sure it would as good their mussels, frites and every other dish we have tried so far. Service is great. Prices are reasonable. Ambiance is nice. Parking is tricky. Enjoy! read more

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With a name like beerbistro I was expecting a grown up beer garden - the place is heavy on the bistro. Had the bistro burger and it was fine. No cheese. No salt. But not overcooked. Espressso martinis were great but pub pretzel was meh. Service was good but nothing remarkable. read more

Beerbistro - Bistro burger - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We made a reservation for a group gathering and we were offered the private dining room that fits 15 people. The private room is a perfect fit for corporate/friends/family gatherings with minimum $800 spending requirement. It offers a great private spit where you can enjoy friendly chat and delicious food and drinks. The service is friendly and reliable and the menu offers great variety of shareable, handhelds and entrées. read more

I always have a wonderful time when I come home to Toronto and visit my old haunts. Yesterday's visit to Beerbistro was no exception. I've been going to Beer Bistro for 13 years now, and their steadfast commitment to great Belgian food, craft beers, fantastic mussels, and stellar customer service is the secret sauce to their longevity. Lois took phenomenal care of us, offered photos to remember the day (World Series Game 2), gave us great beer recommendations, and chatted with us. Our food came out exceptionally fast and with a few extra frites for my mussels, because when at Beerbistro you must have moules-frites! The restaurant started to fill up as we left, but with full bellies and fond memories, we were eager to get walking. read more

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Beerbistro is my favorite gastropub in Toronto. The food is fantastic and the portion sizes are enormous. If it's your first time, definitely have the mussels. The beer menu is extensive and full of really great local and international selections, especially if you like Belgian beers. Every time the wait staff has been super personable and the service has been top notch. Beerbistro has become a must visit for me every time I'm in the area. read more

Stopped by for dinner and drinks with a coworker and was not disappointed! I love Belgian beers and this spot had several amazing Belgian options from well known breweries in Belgium on tap! That is rare. Also ordered some sweet potato fries and chicken wings - both were on point. The restaurant is cozy, especially the bar area. Our server was so friendly and proactively brought us samples of beers she thought we'd like! Very nice experience! read more

Great spot st King and Yonge for gourmet beer. One of the few spots around you can normally get Delerium. They have lots of Saisons and Tripels. Some on tap. The food is good for pub fare too but the stars are the beverages and the staff real know their brews! Ambiance is cozy and European bistro feel. Love the bar area here. Checked out a Delerium Red today. I normally like the DT but it was pretty good too. read more

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The food was fabulous. Just what we needed. The pulled pork flatbread was perfect. Our server, Lois, was sensational. Casual dining in an upscale atmosphere. Wonderful and diverse menu. Highly recommend. read more

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Good beer selection and pub eats. The sausage player was very good. The cheese fondue was great as well read more

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Restaurant ambience was casual, with a section for sports bar (with screens) and another section for regular dining. All the dishes that we tried here were delicious. Bistro Green Salad with Shrimps - Shrimps were succulent and flavourful. Good amount of fresh leafy greens, cherry tomatoes, and a bit of corn and beets. The honey-beer mustard vinaigrette dressing was nice, light, and not overpowering. Salmon with Wild Rice & Saffron Pilaf, Brussels Sprouts Slaw, Caviar, Seeds - Favourite dish! Vegan White Beans & Kale Bauletti with Red Pepper, Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Basil, Parsley - Very tasty and satisfying. I liked that it contained a good amount of vegetables, both in the pasta and in the tomato-based sauce. Loved the mushrooms. If you're ordering the vegan version (without dairy cheese and cream), make sure the person taking your order confirms that it's the vegan version of the dish, because they have another item on the menu with the same name that isn't vegan. Veggie Flatbread with Red Pepper & Mushrooms - Very thin crust. read more

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As soon as I arrived, I was promptly seated and offered a choice of where to sit. The sofa chairs were very comfortable to sit on. I had the seafood chowder and it was delicious and flavourful. Wait staff also checked on me often. I will try other dishes in the future if I'm not so full tonight. read more

Beerbistro was a convenient walk from our hotel on King East St, and the had a nice outdoor patio not directly on the Main Street, so the ambience was very nice with great music emanating from inside. The have an extensive beer list and I chose the Great Lakes Brewing Octopus Wants to Fight IPA. The food was just OK, probably not anything I would have again. One of the highlights was our server trainee Destiny, who was working her first shift ever at Beerbistro and cheerfully admitted that she new very little about the menu, but going off to find the answers to our questions. She should do well in the future. A nice place to stop in and have a drink, but you might want to eat elsewhere. read more

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Yesterday (Sat.) a friend and I stopped by BB in mid-afternoon as the 2nd part of a completely impromptu mini-Bar Crawl. I have visited the venue several times previously going back 10+ years and each visit has been for a different occasion/Event: brunch w/a social Group, another, larger Bar/Pub Crawl, a Holiday Season Event more recently and my previous/last visit was for a Beer Fest. on their side patio. When we arrived it was quite barren inside and we sat at the bar. We ordered one beer each and received friendly service from the Bartender. BB is a more upscale venue with a unique layout inside, a high ceiling, high tables/chairs and there are two divided sections of their indoor seating space. My friend and I chatted with another customer seated at the bar who appeared to be a Regular at the venue and I continued chatting with him for awhile after my friend had to leave. BB is known for having pricier menu selections but they're also well known for having an extensive beer selection and good food. In fact, an acquaintance of mine once told me they have 'the best fries in Toronto' and one of the (comp.) food items we were served at the aforementioned Holiday Season Event was fries and I recall agreeing with that lofty appraisal when I had them then. When we stopped by during the larger Bar/Pub Crawl I attended we were led to a completely separate entrance adjacent to the back of their patio to a 'VIP Room' for drinks and finger foods, and the Beer Fest. I attended featured comp. samples w/no admission fee. So I can summarize my review of BB by stating that although I haven't visited there a great many times, I've always had very enjoyable, worthwhile experiences when I have. They are in a good, convenient location, in the DT Core and steps from the subway. I recommend a visit if you like upscale establishments with an extensive variety of great quality drinks and food and are able to and don't mind spending more money for your enjoyment. read more

Fun place with an extensive beer menu from all over the world. Diverse crowd the night that we were there - business execs, guys out on the town, and couples. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable with recommendations of other spots to try during our weekend in Toronto read more

I was in downtown Toronto for a conference and picked this restaurant out of the dozens and dozens of choices. I had the lamb. It came with an entire roasted garlic, which was just awesome. I've never had that before. Plus they had a great choice of draft beers. I would certainly recommend trying this if you are in the downtown Toronto area. read more

You come for the beer and stay for the food and service. They have a huge selection of beer, as u can probably see from their name, and it doesn't disappoint. The inside is decent and spacious. They even have outdoor patio when the weather is nice. The staff is polite and friendly and speedy. I always come for the fries as well. They never disappoint. Good selection is decent as well so you can do healthy and "fun". I would recommend if u like having a beer or just sitting down for some delicious fries. read more

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Found here on Yelp and did not disappoint. Casual atmosphere, great service, and a huge selection of beers.

Came here after work with a friend around 6pm. Surprisingly full on a weekday so we were seated by the bar table. They have a very extensive set of beers on tap to choose from and the bartender is rather helpful in determining which one you might like, even giving you a small cup to sample before ordering. I kinda wish more places would do this since committing to a full pint of a beer you've never tried is always a little risky. Started with Henry's Irish Ale ($10) and it was pretty nice. It's a brown ale which was new to me. Definitely a lighter ale, not very bitter. Then tried the Stiegl Gold Lager ($9.75) which was probably my preferred out of the 2. Very easy to drink as with most lagers and made for a nice contrast to the comparatively stronger ale. For food, I went with the bistro mac and cheese ($23) which overall was nice, but a bit small. Plenty of chicken, cheese and breadcrumbs to go around, filling but simply because its a pretty "heavy" dish. Would've liked a bit less cheese with a bit more everything else. Decent spot but plenty of options around to try with similar offerings. read more

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Service here was amazing! We happen to come by on a live music night, so that was a nice treat! It wasn't too busy so we sat comfortably across the open kitchen. I love seeing the kitchen and food prep! The food was okay. I wasn't a huge fan of the dishes we ordered. Mostly I was craving mussels. All the food was honestly a bit bland. Needed some more flavors and salt. I liked the mac and cheese and we actually got their fries to go. They make these amazing, French fries that are really rich and delicious. Definitely would recommend. Portion sizing here was very good. Definitely more than I could finish. It's a good place but I think there's tons of better options and value downtown for me to want to come back. read more

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An institution and the sole destination for years, if not decades, dedicated to beer and its various styles, it once stood as a mecca for beer enthusiasts. While it may no longer hold that omnipotent status, it remains an ideal spot for a casual business lunch. Here, you can still order unique and renowned beers, such as Westvleteren 12, while also enjoying more than decent food. The ambiance strikes a balance between casual and chic--assuming that term still holds its charm or remains a tried-and-true descriptor. read more

Made reservations for lunch for four and was given a choice of dining inside or outside when we got to the restaurant. It was about half filled for weekday lunch service. There are two rows of patio seats outside which was a slight obstacle course to walk through. The umbrella base is this huge square block placed in the aisle so you have to walk over each one. We were seated and left alone with nothing. No menus or water for quite a bit of time. Finally, our server came and served us water. The menu was simple for lunch, several choices in handheld items but not many others besides mussels and one steak. Coworkers ordered tacos and they did not come with any sides so we also ordered the Belgian Frites. The tacos looked kind of small, the order came with four wonton sized pieces. The description on the menu for the Belgian Frites sounded amazing. "Blanched in beef tallow & duck fat" accompanied by two house made sauces. Unfortunately, the frites fell flat. The frites itself was not evenly fried, most of the pieces were soft. The sauces were bland and almost flavourless. I ordered the Steak Sandwich and it was okay. The striploin was done right, medium rare as requested. The bistro salad was overdressed, it was drenched in sauce. Overall, would not be back again. The food and service did not justify the price at all. read more

Been meaning to try Beer Bistro out, and finally did. Have to say my reaction was a pleasant surprise. Because I viewed it as a bar, so I was expecting lots of greasy bar-like food. So, the menu brought a smile to my face as I read through the dishes available. Seriously, seabass?! Wow. But I decided on veal as I haven't had it in so long. So, first, I ordered the mussels. It came in 3 flavours: Belgian white, thai, and Spanish. I opted for thai as I wanted something really tasty. It did not disappoint. Most of all, the portion was generous, which surprised me and made me think that I was in the USA for a moment. The veal chop that I mentioned before was also a huge portion with gnocchi and peppers. The server didn't ask how I liked it cooked, so I thought perhaps there's no choices when it comes to cooking veal lol. When it came to me, I thought it looked an bit well done, but as I tasted it, I was surprised at how it was juicy. My friend said the same for the ribs. For dessert, I tried the blueberry bread pudding with ice-cream. The ice-cream had a rough texture and it was very mild in taste. The bread pudding was only ok. I thought it would taste better with a drizzle of condensed milk. Overall, it was a surprisingly pleasant experience. Definitely will go back for more bites! read more

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Service was super friendly, we sat outside where it was clean and quiet. I heard the mussels were really good but didn't try them myself. We had poutine at the table which I thought was ok. I had a chicken sandwich with like a jalapeño coleslaw (I know I'm butchering what it really is). I guess I was expecting a bit more of kick from that but if it wasn't stated on the menu I wouldn't have know. I would come back but probably try something else next time. read more

Amazing food. Very fresh and well cooked. The service was amazing, waitress was super attentive, knowledgeable. Great vibres, the music wasn't too loud which allowed for conversation. read more

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We just went for a drink and an app. Apparently the new menu wirh new chef started 2 weeks ago. There have been several new chefs the past 20 years, so some items you see on Yelp might not be available. Cheese fondue was the best I have had. Very flavorful. Asked for a side of bacon to also dip in it. Service was great. Bartender was nice and for a Sat night, it wasn't busy at all, but nice place inside and had a cute area outside. read more

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The beer bistro was very good for a drink and quick bite. We sat on the patio which is set up off the main street. It is very pretty with a cool, low key ambiance. They have a pretty extensive beer selection which was the major appeal of coming here. I got a pear cider which is a little different, but it was pretty tasty. For food, I ordered the pear and brie flat bread pizza. It wasn't anything to write home about, but pretty good for food. My fiancé ordered the burger. It was juicy and flavorful. It was a standard burger and delicious. The fries were pretty good too. They were crispy, but some were a little overdone. Not as bad as I've seen at some places, but adds a bit of a bitter bite. Overall, I would absolutely check this place out for a late night drink and maybe something to share later in the evening. read more

It has been seven years since my first review of Beer Bistro so an update review is a 'must.' There have been subsequent visits since then. Somewhere within the seven years, I've even had a birthday dinner here. Firstly, the location is great. The restaurant is literally steps away from King Station and a few blocks from Union. It's a great meeting point that's easy to find. There are also a lot of post-dinner coffee spots around here, including a Starbucks by the station, Shy Coffee, and Marche down the street. Secondly, the service is consistently good. At the table, they are very attentive and seem to know the food menu well. They are also very knowledgeable about beer. I came here with a friend visiting from out of town and she was recommended a lovely beer based on her tastes. Thirdly (and most importantly), the food is quite good. If at Beer Bistro, ordering mussels are a must! They have a flavor for every palette. I also recommend an order of the fries - they are perfectly crispy. Good for: beer, mussels, frites, after work drinks read more

Great place for drink and chat afterwork. Came here on a Friday night and it wasn't crowded at all. The inside was smaller than I thought, but nice that they have a patio. Apero was good, fries were so-so. Maybe will try their burger next time. read more

I'm going to start with the negatives first, one it is way overpriced and two the waiter needs more training or needs to be fired, he told me my payment didn't go through but when I checked it did, I didn't really appreciate it that, but anyways now the negatives are gone let's start with the positives I ordered the braised beef angliotti, didn't have to wait too long, it had spinach and the beef short rib was perfectly tender and meshed well with the pasta, that sauce was dynamite, I don't eat carbs so I consider this my cheat day, but the price was a bit too steep for the portion size they give and charging 30 bucks this is a complete rip off, that felt like a snack, but anyways quality over quantity it tasted really good just melts in your mouth, I won't really go ou to fly way to come here again cuz it's far but anyone who loves meat here definitely come check it out read more

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Found this place after browsing a bit on Yelp, trying to find a late night place nearby to grab a drink. I was immediately drawn to Beerbistro because of their large selection on their draught list. And the option to get a flight for only $7! We were interested in trying some of the local/Canadian beers, so it was great that they had the flight option. They have 3 special drinks they they call "The Taps of the Moment", which are "single keg offerings of specific styles". As per their website, they had: 1 THE BEER OF THE MOMENT 2 THE FOUNDERS BREWING ROTATIONAL TAP 3 ONTARIO CIDER OF THE MOMENT We also got the drunchies so obviously got an order of Belgian frites ($7) with smoked tomato ketchup and house made mayo sauce. My god, it went SO well with the beers. And it was sizeable!! I love my fries, but I'm glad I shared it. They had a chill atmosphere, with tvs situated around the bar and restaurant, so I'm sure this is a great place to gather to watch games. I could even see myself coming here to get a drink and do work in the corner, at one of the high tops. I'm still uncertain about the "Late Night" menu that is on their website. We arrived about an hour or two before closing, but they gave us the normal food menu when I asked about the late night menu - not sure if that's still a thing. I'd come back for the drinks and fries, but not sure about their actual food menu, as it is pricier than I'd be willing to spend. read more

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Good selection of beer combined with music that is not too loud (which lets me have a wonderful conversation) and good food makes me recommend this place. Had a fun time here and recommend the place. read more

I walked into this establishment at 10:30pm on a Saturday and the hours are clearly posted until mid night. As I walked in I was rudley told they are closed and asked to leave. There was people sitting and eating and people still being served. read more

Tried Beerbistro and good say not so bad. Some good bar food. Ordered some mussels which were very yummy with there sauce which you can take off all the mussels and make it a mussel soup delicious. They got a bunch of beers on tap and bottle not really a beer guy but they had a nice variety. See you next time read more

Wide beer selection. We got 3 samples for $6. Blanche was light but tasted watered down. Also the duchess tasted a bit like sour wine. damn the belgian fries were good. Too bad the fries were short and small which made it harder to eat. It comes with a sweet ketchup and a garlic aioli dip yummmm I had the pulled pork pizza. The crust was similar to flatbread. It was good - thin but thick enough to hold up the toppings. The toppings were decent. Service was great. Our waitress cleared our plates promptly, refilled our waters frequently, and super friendly. Lovely atmosphere and great date place. read more

Fairly short walk to here from our hotel. We hit a little bit of a snag upon arrival. I had made reservations thru Yelp, but they had issues with the two systems syncing, so my name wasn't there. Thankfully they were able to seat us. Nice atmosphere. Do yourself a favor and order the Belgian frites - you won't be sorry. read more

This review is my 500th! My rating is 4.5 stars. A former student of mine, who has become my friend, is doing an eight-month work term downtown. I went on a team event at work and sailed for a couple of hours on Lake Ontario. I ended up being a tourist for most of the day before meeting up with her for an early dinner at 17:00 at Beerbistro. I went on this restaurant's Web site and decided to book a reservation for us. It was easy and seamless. It was a muggy, humid day. I went in and was happy to see a bowl of LifeSavers mints. They are my favourite ones. I knew that I would love being here. My reservation was acknowledged. I got a table in a quaint corner of the restaurant. I texted my friend to indicate where I was. She was happy that I chose being indoors. The patio looked great, but not when you are sweating buckets! She came. We hugged. The problem is that I was at a table where it is elevated by a step. I am about half a foot taller than she is, so I joked that it was a tall hug! We are both foodies. So, we were down trying multiple items on the menu. Here's our order: - Beef tallow and duck fat fries - Truffle potato perogies - Beef tacos - Creamsicle cheesecake - Flourless chocolate stout cake - LifeSavers mints - Diet Pepsi This place is known for its beer and fries. The fries were so flavourful and delicious! I often avoid getting fries when I can, but you do not here! The truffle perogies were amazing. They were pan-fried crispy, but not to the point where your jaw is tired. We both agreed that the beef tacos were incredible. It even has fries in them! The fried onions also made them particularly yummy. I loved both desserts. They were creamy and full of flavour. My friend doesn't like beer, so she wasn't to crazy about the flourless chocolate stout cake. She ended up eating more of the creamsicle cheesecake (it's excellent) and I had most of the chocolate cake. It does have a stout aftertaste. It didn't bother me. I'd order it again! However, if you aren't big on beer in your desserts, skip this one. We spent three hours catching up with each other. Lots of business folks come by here after work for a drink, so expect folks in suits and business attire. I just wore a t-shirt, jeans, and sneakers. I highly recommend coming here for dinner and drinks. It gets busy, but you can still hear what your friend is saying across the table. The food is worth the visit. (181) read more

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Great service & greater food. I had one of the best burgers in recent memory here. Dripping with fat oils, and each bite perfectly accompanied with veggies and tangy sauce. The patty itself was beautiful. I can't describe the happiness I had on those beautiful couple bites. read more

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Excellent menu and variety of beer choices. Highly recommend the mushroom penne. Outdoor patio offers beautiful city views. Will come back again. read more

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Food was tasty and good portions. Prices are reasonable. I ordered the pork chop, juicy and quite tasty. The virgin mojito was refreshing. My partner had the Caesar salad with chicken and he said it was pretty good. Noise level was similar to a sports bar. Service was good. read more

For some reason I always passed by this place but never ventured in until recently. Decided to give it a try before heading to a media event on a Friday night and luckily called ahead to make a reservation. It was a same day booking so I think I lucked out getting a table during peak time. Online it said fully booked for the time I wanted but I called and they had a open table. I would definitely recommend you make a reservation or else you might get stuck waiting around as some people had to. I saw big crowds near the door. I went in and was promptly seated with a coat check (no fee). Dining with a friend and we shared the steak frites (a bit pricey but a filling portion). It was good, tendor, cooked exactly as requested, and uncut. We found the knives a bit dull though. For drinks, I was a bit indecisive on what I should get so just told our server I wanted something light and sweet. They recommended the À Tout le Monde beer from Quebec under their Spicy section. Quite happy with their recommendation, it was refreshing, light, sweet, and reasonably priced. Great pick! I would definitely recommend this beer. Overall good place, interior was nice and felt geared to the after work crowd. Lively at night. Good for coworkers, friends and dates. I would come back. read more

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