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    Borealis Grille & Bar

    3.7 (113 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Amy W.

    First day of stage 2 opening! Amazing service and precaution, you will need to follow the arrows to order food or booze. Waiter is phenomenal, funny, and asked me to pass the cutlery. They will spray hand sanitizer upon entry. They turned many people down with no reservations! Absolutely a breath of fresh air! Good wine and service. Will be back!

    Date Night Menu.....go for it!!!!

    Terrific place to take your date on a weekend for a delightful dinner. Great food, full service including appetizer, main course, and dessert for two for.....$50.00! Try it!!!

    Interior, a remodeled schoolhouse
    Katherine P.

    We were staying at a nearby hotel and decided to give this place a try for dinner, being intrigued by the lure of local beers on tap. The space is gorgeous, housed in an old schoolhouse that's been expanded for more restaurant space. It's decorated very well and it's just a fabulous place to sit down and enjoy dinner. The service was very good, attentive and friendly, helpful with menu suggestions. I have no complaints there at all. The food is where it was a bit of a letdown for us. They pride themselves on locally sourced ingredients, with farm locations noted on the menu, featuring a lot of seasonal ingredients. We started out with nachos, that were really quite yummy, dotted with lentils and cheese. I ordered the jalapeno brisket mac and cheese, and Lee ordered fried chicken tacos. The brisket was really quite chewy and not that flavorful. It didn't really add all that much to the dish. The tacos were a little bit light on the chicken, which disappointed Lee. He felt a little bit like it was more of an appetizer than a main dish. The beers at the time were Ontario microbrews, but there wasn't really anything surprising on there. Muskoka isn't really ... that local. I was hoping for something from in town, and it didn't seem like there was anything that local on tap at the time we visited. This wasn't a terrible place at all, and I suspect with different choices we would have enjoyed it more. It wasn't bad, it just didn't really wow us.

    Vincent P.

    Borealis Grille and Bar is a restaurant with a focus on local foods; their motto "The Taste of Ontario" sums up their philosophy. They promote and serve locally sourced Ontario foods and beverages, including a number of excellent wines from the Niagara region. This extends also to the building, which is a beautifully refurbished early 19th Century historic schoolhouse with tin ceilings and metal work created by local artisans. As a result of this philosophy, the menu does vary from time to time, including the soup of the day, which was a delicious Butternut Squash soup. I had the Ontario AAA Roasted Prime Rib 10oz, a great cut of medium-rare beef paired with roasted parsnip mashed potatoes and a medley of seasonal vegetables and accompanied with beef jus and horseradish. My wife had the Ontario Beer Battered Fish & Chips, with Lake Erie pickerel (which is Ocean Wise certified), a side of fresh cut fries, and supplemented by a home-style tartar sauce and coleslaw. We both enjoyed the soup and the entrees... my wife particularly enjoyed the fries, and I thought the prime rib was cooked perfectly. I would heartily recommend Borealis for those interested in having a great meal, and for those who are interested in local, sustainable food.

    Jason M.

    Borealis is a restaurant that prides itself on using organic and local ingredients. I had the pleasure of speaking with the owner and the opportunity to understand why she decided to open the restaurant. I had came to the restaurant on 3 different occasions: On the first occasion, I had ordered the "Old Smokey Burger." It was absolutely delicious and very juicy. The fries were freshly made and crispy. Nothing more to say as time is better spent stuffing my face with the burger. A solid 4.5 stars out of 5. On the two other occasions, I had gotten the "28 Day Aged Striploin." The waiter had convinced me that I would not be disappointed. On the first time, the inside of the steak was cooked to perfection, but the outside was cold. It was unfortunate because I would have easily given this place 5 stars. I was quite surprised since Borealis was not a steakhouse. I felt it was only right to give this place a second shot at a perfect rating. I ordered the steak again and I was very disappointed to say the least. I am sure we all have had that experience when a steak is overcooked and does not melt in your mouth. I would give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt since it was quite a busy night, so a solid 4/5 for the steak. I think this is a really great restaurant to go to if you are in the area. Definitely recommend it!

    Their practice of consuming locally produced goods is evident everywhere.

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    Had lunch in the "bar" side. Our waiter was amazing! He was very knowledgeable! Food was amazing!

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    Good food and service. My Fish and chips was delicious. Two others had the wild boar chop and gave it thumbs up.

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    I had the chicken taco salad. Tasted like a salad I could get at the grocery store. Chicken was dry and rubbery and way too salty.

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    7 years ago

    what a mediocre restaurant this has become. No flavours worth mentioning. Grainy cheesecake. Just meh.

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    6 years ago

    Best burger ever. Had it like 10 times over a period of a year, and I am very pleased with the quality and consistency.

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    August 12/2025: Grad dinner for Garrett…read more At first, I thought this LOOKED like a great sports bar. Lots of seating, tons of TV's & what appeared to be a decent menu. Then it shifted to screaming "CHEAP"! We sat at the bar as the hostess said the seating was full but it looked FAR from full. It also didn't fill up during the time we were there either. Then I looked closer & many things fell apart. The service was slow, the food was both mediocre and had super small portion size. The draft beer size LOOKED big but in reality it was more like a 12oz pint with a really big mug. It was Taco Tuesday. The Tacos were $3.49/taco, beef or chicken. They were a decent size but virtually tasteless & the meat on both was completely dried out completely. I ordered the house signature wings, xtra saucy ($18.99) for a Pound. They should have been embarrassed by what they turned out! They were exactly opposite to what the menu said. They were TINY & almost devoid of sauce! I'm unclear as to what the obstacle is for saucy wings!? All in all...this is definitely NOT a do over or a recommend.

    Review of The Canadian Brewhouse - Kitchener Location…read more Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 stars (Poor/Inedible) Our recent experience at the Kitchener location was extremely disappointing, marked by logistical issues, slow service, and significant quality problems with the food. First Impressions & Seating Upon arrival, the entrance area was poorly managed. With a party of five, there was literally no space to stand while waiting, which created an immediate bottleneck and awkward experience for both our group and others entering/exiting. Service & Drinks Once seated, we ordered drinks promptly. While the Diet Pepsi, Lemonade, and water were fine, the Club Soda was noticeably flat. Our food order took an excessive 45 minutes to arrive, and only after our server proactively checked on the kitchen's status. Food Quality - Major Issues The most critical issue was the quality of the food across multiple dishes. It was unacceptable. Items ordered: Spicy Hickory Burger: WAY overcooked/burnt. The taste of char dominated the flavour. The accompanying fries were the only saving grace. Canadian Burgers with cheese and bacon: The burger itself was burnt, and the bacon was burnt crispy. The sweet potato fries were soggy. Creamy Chicken Alfredo with mushrooms: Minimal chicken (only 1 sliver initially). When a replacement chicken breast was provided, it was burnt. Creamy Chicken Alfredo (no mushrooms): The pasta itself was mediocre ("meh"), but the portion of chicken was generous, receiving the fewest complaints from our party. Chorizo Mac and Cheese (new menu item): Inedible. The flavour was utterly appalling--metallic and burnt, tasting like "dirt sautéed in a dirty pan." I had to spit it out. The pasta also featured pieces of unmelted cheese, indicating poor preparation. We also signed up for the app (before we got our food) to get the free appetizer which was a cheesy garlic bread. We got it with marinara for take home. After you peel off the burned bacon and cheese layer, you're left with a decent pizza dough to dip in decent marinara. Conclusion The pervasive issue of burnt food (affecting three out of five entrées) and the truly inedible quality of the new Chorizo Mac and Cheese indicates a severe breakdown in the kitchen. Combined with the cramped waiting area and slow service, we cannot recommend this location and hope management addresses these fundamental quality control issues immediately. On the bright side, our waitress was nice. We will never eat here again.

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