One of the BEST dining experiences of the year!…read more I came for the first time last October. Our table of two had a reservation -- which is highly recommended. The place filled up fast! The cosy restaurant has lots of small tables, and some bar seating as well. Our server, Arbra (sp?), took such GREAT care of us. When she came to tell us about the menu, she paused to listen to my particular dietary restrictions and then went to check with the chefs in the kitchen. When she returned, she presented me with the menu showing mark-ups to indicate dishes that are no-go AND which dishes could be adapted just for me. There were still tons of options for me! I've never seen this type of service and flexibility before! I got to enjoy the meal completely worry-free. What we ordered: Cocktails -- Brooklyn, and Dark & Stormy Pig Head Terrine with zucchini relish, toast Salmon Tiradito with sweet corn, aji amarilo, cilantro Cold Roast Lamb with eggplant caponata, mint Hanger Steak with new potato, watercress salad Chocolate & Beet Torte with red wine poached plums and sorbet Everything was absolutely delicious. Every dish was beautifully plated and wonderfully balanced flavours. Whether hot or cold dish, every one was a surprise and journey. Especially loved the cold plates! Absolutely delightful. Can't wait to return!

We stopped by for lunch since dinner reservations were impossible to get. Everything we ordered was…read moretop notch. Service was impeccable as well. I love that they have a rotating menu based on what is in season. Definitely a must visit when in Stratford.

5 stars! I'm from Toronto and everything blows my mind, the quality the value the drinks the…read moreatmosphere! Must get the striploin, trout and a cocktail. Will be back very soon!

Was great.... Now closed due to lamé owner Staff and chef…read morewere amazing! Owner not so much.

This place is a romantic place with great staff and and magnificent selection of wine and food…read more It's a must try

Came here for Londonlicious with a dear friend of mine! I…read moreordered the ceviche, smoked salmon trio, and the cheese and fruit board. We were dearly craving the roasted apple featured on their online menu before, but it turns out that the apple has been replaced with the homemade mulled wine and biscotti! Meanwhile, she ordered the Londonlicious autumn salad, the vegetarian toasts, and the creme brulee. While the food wasn't drop-dead amazing, the service was great! I had attempted to get a reservation the day before, but was told that they were fully booked. When we arrived, they had originally wanted to seat us down at the bar, but after considering it, they offered a table for two that we would have to return in an hour. That being said, we never felt rushed in our meal - they never hinted at us to leave, even when the other couple who had made the reservation arrived Instead, they sat that pair down at the couches, and asked us politely if it would be okay to give us the bill now. They were very friendly and considerate (and thus, the extra star)! Our appetizers came first, and we were quite surprised at the small portion sizes. My ceviche was tiny! The cracker/chip was well-done (very crispy and tasty), but there was very little tuna - just very little to eat in general. My friend thoroughly enjoyed her brie at first, but then found it overly heavy after a while. This was a recurring theme, as it turns out all their vegetarian options have brie (she's vegetarian). Our entrees came next, and again, I was quite shocked at the smaller portion size. That being said, I found it adequately filling, and I was actually fairly satisfied by the end of the main meal! The smoked salmon was delicious! My absolute favourite was the pickled onion one... the slight sourness balanced out the saltiness of the salmon perfectly. The raspberry compote was good, but a little too sweet. I was excited to eat the caviar one, but found that they added too much of the herb garlic aioli. I believe there was some dill and/or cream cheese in it, which drowned out any flavour of the caviar/salmon completely! This was my least favourite, because it was quite heavy. My friend's vegetarian toasts came in three pairs (totalling six). I tried her grilled peach and candied pecan one. Although I enjoyed it, I wasn't a fan of the cheese spread. I think it would have been tastier without it! She was unable to finish the pear and brie ones, mainly because by that time she was quite full/sick with the heavy brie (it came with her appetizer as well). The desserts came last. By this point, I regretted ordering the cheese and fruit board, because I wanted something light to finish the wine. Thinking back, the homemade mulled wine would have been a delightful choice. Anyway, I polished the fruit and left the cheese to take away. My friend ordered the creme brulee - and it was HEAVENLY. It was so utterly creamy and sweet inside. Perfectly executed, with the right brulee on top! Although it was slightly pricey (such is the student life), I did enjoy the experience. Don't know if I'd come again, but it is a lovely date spot and a place to chill with friends!

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!!!

A cozy and very romantic lifestyle Tapas and wine little restaurant. It's operated by a lovely…read morecouple and the business first opened in the beginning of pandemic. Most of the very pretty and cozy decorations are made by the owner. He is also the chef. The wifey Robyn is the nicest host giving us a friendly, comfortable and welcoming service. We ordered various favours of gin and tonic. They are good with very nice presentation. We ordered the Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus, Mushroom Medley on Toasts and Lamb Sliders. They are all cooked with passion. I highly recommend this place when you are in Fergus!!

The food here is exceptional. We love the service and the ambience. Our favorites and cocktails are…read morealso out of this world.

Wow. What a fantastic evening at Grace! Kudos to Alex our…read moreserver who was so animated and knowledgeable and also makes the most delicious fortified wine. Your port was fantastic and reminded me of my father's homemade pear brandy. You made the evening incredibly enjoyable! Thank you also to the sommelier who suggested the perfect Austrian red wine for our mains of lamb and sirloin and to the chef and her staff who created a perfectly balanced menu with tantalizing dishes sure to excite your tastebuds. The soup was so light yet had such deep potato flavour, and the crisp on the side with crème fraiche and chives was a welcome burst of brightness. The second appetizer of frisée, pea tendrils, slightly chared pumpkin, house made cheese and candied walnuts with just the right amount of chili oil left me speechless. Then on to the final appetizer and you won't be disappointed! I expected sweetness from the apple fritter, but it was incredibly savoury with this amazing mournay sauce! The entire meal was just incredible. I was also impressed with the lively, yet chill atmosphere, and such a beautifully decorated space with comfortable seating. I can't wait to return!

The Keg is your classic North American steakhouse experience. Quite overpriced but overall…read moreenjoyable, quick, reliable and filling. The server was very friendly and the portions were good. You're definitely paying a premium for the environment, not the food. Caesar was slightly too bland and could've used more salt / hot sauce / Worcestershire. Steaks and appetizers were good. Bread was great.

A fairly decent place to get steak cooked at top-notch quality, with high-quality professional…read moreservice. My reservations concerned primarily the other dishes and the plating. The appetizers included a nicely crusted and very hot French onion soup, and creamy and rich lobster bisque, and a side salad with Italian vinaigrette. The two soups were particularly nicely flavored; the mixed green salad was solid though some of the leaves were slightly darkened and/or lacked freshness. The mains were excellent; the trademark steak (NY strip and filet) were nice and juicy, with a decent texture for their respective cuts. Also appreciated that the cuts weren't overseasoned (though perhaps I would have preferred more pepper). The vegetarian shepherd's pie was oversalted, and in general the potato top was mostly untextured. The dish itself seemed a bit paltry as well. It came with a salad accompaniment, which was odd, since the salad was being cooked as it was placed next to the cast iron dish containing the shepherd's pie. Also worth commenting on was the plating; the NY strip came with a garnish medley of green beans and carrots; both were cooked to perfection, however, they were presented in a haphazard manner. The mushroom medley accompaniment tasted decent, but they were unevenly cut and came in different sizes. The cauliflower mash was decent; however, there could have been more of it. It was also presented in a rather dull manner. I also think that some coloration of garnish could have helped the presentation; how about parsley or cilantro on top of the cauliflower? A bit of spice as well? The plates themselves were rather dull as well; usually a plain white plate. They could use a trim, or coloration. These details might be passed over or ignored in a lesser establishment, but given the reputation of The Keg, it would be worth making small modifications which would elevate the experience commensurate with the pricing of the menu items.

Last night we had an amazing girls night with outstanding service given to us by Sadie! Sadie knew…read morewhich wines to recommend and did a fantastic job especially since she had to run upstairs to bring the food and drink. She was attentive and knew what to recommend to each of us. We had a private room for our girls night which was great for a good visit! The shape of the table allowed us to talk to each other comfortably and to hear each other easily. We also loved the live music from a distance. The food was very good for an evening out. I had the special and saw my friends eat the salmon, steak salad and tuna. Thank you for a great evening out!

Excellent food and service. Beautiful place. The only issue we had was they were understaffed, so…read moreit took a long time for the food.

I came here just for dessert. Service was quick and friendly. The portions are very generous. I'm…read moredefinitely coming back for the main course!

All I have to say is Oh My Gaaaad..... Talk about Iron Chef…read moreQuality ! We had our daughters reception there last night, the staff paid attention to Every detail. The starters just kept coming, one better than the last. By the time dinner came, I was pretty full but the main course came and it was magnificent. We ordered the lobster pasta which was cooked to perfection, the grooms father ordered the Fillet Mignon, it was as big as a Softball and he could cut it with a fork, I was wishing I ordered That but managed to eat every bit of mine. I would just like to thank LA Cucina for an absolutely perfect night. There were 25 of us and every person was made to feel like they were the only one. Sorry I have no pictures but I couldn't put my fork down. I would Highly recommend this restaurant and I will Definitely be back!

We shared a fish fry. There is a special on Fridays that there 2 pieces of fish on the platter…read more Usually the second piece costs $5.00 more. Two pieces of nicely fried fish,, a very large pile of well fried French fries and a smallish scoop of Cole slaw. The Cole slaw was tasty, but needed some pepper.

After visiting the theater across the street we went to Gilly's for a bite and a drink. The beer…read morechoices on tap have "the usual suspects" and I found 2 local brews from Black Swan. I had the IPA and enjoyed it. Fridays is fish fry day with 2 pieces for the price of one. Usually that is an extra $5. The fish was nicely fried, the fries were okay and the Cole slaw was very good too.