Came here for dinner when in town and it was such a great meal! My cousin and I both loved our…read moremeals and the plates we shared. Started with the crispy fried rice balls (I'm a sucker for crispy rice and these did not disappoint) and the house cut fries with togarashi aioli to split. Delicious! I could not get enough of those fries. They were perfectly fried and seasoned and the aioli was excellent. For my main I went with the Karaage fried chicken bento box which was a generous portion of chicken with a peanut crunch salad, "scattered" omelette sushi, pork and shrimp gyoza, and a side of miso soup. It was all SO good and SO much food! I was uncomfortably full by the time we finished and packed mine up to go (the chicken made an excellent midnight snack later that night when I had the munchies back at our apartment!) Price point is great, portions are generous, staff was lovely, and the space itself was clean, comfortable, and welcoming. Can't ask for much more! We'll definitely be back!

We were walking around Stratford and looking for a nice lunch place and looked online and the…read morereviews and menu for Mercer Hall looked good so decided to check it out. The menu seemed a combo between Western standards with Asian twist/influence. We ordered the mushroom miso soup as well as the tofu bao, the fried chicken with macaroni salad and the fried chicken with fries. the tofu bao was really good, the tofu was a big size and nice coating. the mushroom miso soup was average, not great. the fries that came with the chicken were fantastic! the macaroni salad was ok, but hot mac n cheese would've gone better with the hot chicken. the chicken and the biscuit were decent. overall good portion size food and decent flavor in a nice ambiance

We did take out for lunch. The portions were huge. The flavors were so fresh and well-made. I loved…read morethe chicken wrap.

Very busy place but no place to eat inside. Sandwich was not made correctly. Ordered a scone but…read morethey did not put it on order. Had to go back and ask and pay, slightly annoying. Scone was good though.

Exquisite. Late night dining on the patio with perfect weather and excellent service. Chilled pea…read moresoup: Worthy. Pork jowls steamed in rice wine and black pepper: Unique. Seared sea scallops: Splendid. Albarino wine: Sublime. Go quickly, do not delay.

Found this restaurant through a Google search of best restaurants in Stratford. Decided to try it…read morebc there was Lake Erie perch on the menu. Met there with two of my cousins. We all ordered the perch. It was decent but not great, not sure if it was the batter or the way it was cooked or what ever, but it just was not among the best perch I've ever had. Came w fries that were huge and tasty. The service was very good. The restaurant was very busy. It's a cute diner. I will try it again next time I'm in Stratford bc there were a lot of interesting items on the menu.

We were visiting Stratford for our 31st wedding anniversary and heard great things about Rene's…read moreBistro so we made reservations before our Saturday Night show. We arrived a few minutes early and were seated straight away. We looked at the drink menu and decided on the elderflower martini. It was spectacular. Light and crisp and sooo delicious! We ordered some focaccia and the soup of the day, which was a potato and corn chowder. Both were excellent. The soup was creamy and full of delicious corn. For dinner I ordered the lamb shank and my wife the Tuscan chicken supreme. Both dishes were amazing. My lamb was super tender and the vegetables were al dente and delicious. The gravy was divine and I saved bread to mop it all up! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the polenta creamy and delicious. A tremendous dinner experience. We will definitely be back.

This outstanding restaurant with excellent service and a charming atmosphere is perfect for the…read morepre-theater dinner. The signature dish is mussels that I highly recommend. My favorites are with the white wine sauce. My husband really enjoyed his Chicken Scaloppine. This restaurant has a nice wine selection to complement the delicious food offerings. I cannot wait to come back! I highly recommend it!

Just one star off for the priciness, but otherwise really delicious, really pleasant environment,…read moreand a super helpful and friendly server. The French onion soup was really thick with cheese at the top, perhaps a bit too much so. The carrot salad was really pleasant to eat and felt healthy. The burger had a nice flavor and texture to it; the bun was a bit sweet, and the fries were tasty, but not super crisp though crisp enough, and a bit salty. The leek tartine was a bit monolithic, the leek being too oily and the bread a bit flat. It was overpriced by about $6 or $7 in my opinion. Wish there was as little more going for it. The crepes were decent; the nutella crepe was particularly sweet. For dessert, the roulé au chocolat was top notch, with a freshly whipped cream accompanying a sturdy and flavorful chocolate roll cake. Music was good too! All in all a good way to spend time eating and having a bite with friends and family prior to a show.

Really good -- enjoyed everything about it. Would go back. The food was on point and the whole…read moreexperience was great.

We have loved Bijou for years. it is still our favorite Stratford restaurant. We had an excellent…read moretime this year. Although we miss the shabby chic of the old place, the decor at the new location is lovely and the seating is more comfortable. The staff is the same and still excellent. Put Bijou on your list for your Stratford visit.

Brought my mom to Stratford for the first time for a show. I took her to Bijou to be fancy... and…read moreBijou did not disappoint! Mom got adventurous and had the halibut which she enjoyed every bite with her eyes closed to enhance the flavours she described as phenomenal. I had, the only vegetarian (not vegan...as there is no vegan option on the menu) option, the Ukrainian dumplings... all I can say is WOW!!! The flavours from first bite to final notes were fresh, creamy and delicious!!! The prices were a little steep, and a little taken aback to have to pay for bread and butter, but even their home made focaccia was moist and crispy at the same time and the perfect tool to ensure all the sauce was where it belonged from our plates to our tummies! Our dinner was paired with a bottle of their cabsauv without any regrets. Make the reservation... your taste buds will thank you!!!

Great place to start your day! Fantastic food! I loved the Juliet, which is a Benedict with Brie…read morecheese, bacon and avocado mash. Crispy hash browns on the side. I loved how crispy they were! Delicious latte too. Fun decor. Lots of tables and booths. The owner is a fabulous lady and she even waits on the customers. She gives stellar service. Spacious interior. The place is popular so get there early!

Very good food!! The…read moreservice is always good and served with a smile. It's a busy place so you know it's good!! I've been here a few times and have had the Ruben sandwich on gluten free bread and the pesto chicken sandwich. Both where top notch and I would order them again. The others with me had a range of items like fish n chips, wraps, bison burger, all very good and they were raving about it. When you are in town to see a Stratford Festival show you should pass by. Recommended!!

Ended up here after driving around Stratford looking for a place with available nearby parking…read morewhere we could grab a quick bite to eat before attending the theatre. We were in luck when driving down Downie Street when we found Foster's with a parking spot in front. So happy that worked out. I had the harvest vegetable wrap and it was delicious. Huge serving and very tasty with a number of unique flavors that complemented each other. I couldn't finish my sandwich and ended up bringing the leftovers back to the US, where my husband finished it two days later and commented that it was still delicious. My cousin had mussels and said they were wonderful. Service was excellent and got our food to us quickly so we wouldn't be late for our show. Foster's is now on my short list of must dine at places in Stratford.

Excellent food and service. I loved my cheeseburger and fries…read more Relaxed and classy vibe. I really enjoyed the colorful decor and beautiful art work. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Came here for dinner and we really enjoyed it! The whole menu looked great but we stuck with the…read morepizzas, getting two to split amongst the two of us. My cousin made her own with prosciutto and arugula, while I went with The Vatican (gorgonzola, mushrooms, and roasted garlic) but I added caramelized onions. That one was EXCELLENT. The combo of flavors, the crust...all of it. Delicious. We had fully intended to share but in the end we were both grooving on the ones we picked so much that we just stuck with our own. Nice mocktails, too. We both went with the Pazzo Swizzle (pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, and lemonade) and they were quite refreshing! It was quite busy that night but we managed to get a table within just a few minutes on a Thursday night but during peak weekend time you may have to wait a bit. But it's worth it!

We came here while on our trip to Stratford. We ordered the cheesesticks with marinara sauce and…read moreceasar salad for appetizers which was delicious but nothing special. For drinks i ordered the freshly squeezed orange juice. For pizzas we ordered the Italian stalion pizza to share which was delicious and my mom built her own pizza with roasted red peppers & green olives which she thought was plain tasting and bland. The desserts were delicious which included the budino and tiramisu. I had better tiramisu before.

A bright and refreshing surprise during my day in Stratford last month. I had gotten a somewhat…read moremusty impression of the town on previous visits in 2014 and 16, and was therefore pleased to find this place that gave off more of a contemporary sensibility. Pulp was welcoming from the moment I entered, as the owner correctly deduced I was a "visitor from the South" and encouraged me to choose whatever I wanted. All entrees are made right there while you wait - an extra bonus! The buddha bowl was a tasteful combination of veggies with tofu on the side. It served me well heading back over to the Shakespeare festival and then continuing on a meandering drive later that day. I wouldn't hesitate to seek out Pulp again when I have a chance to return to Stratford again in the future.

I was greeted with a smile and a "hello" as soon as I walked in while I was snapping a pic of their…read moreb-e-a-UUUTIFUL interior. The man behind the counter (and also one of the owners if my Instagram stalking skills proved correct) was patient as I looked at all the wonderful menu options. You will not be disappointed with their selection: variety of options and plethora of flavors. Not to mention, the price is fair for the product you're receiving. I was also able to purchase a stainless steel straw to reuse again when I stop in! Stop in to check out the menu and at least take a look around this gorgeous place :)