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Rust Bistro Bar

4.4 (45 reviews)
Closed • 4:30 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Very cold scrambled egg mixture (not even real eggs) and the "charred" home fries.
Kay M.

The place is understaffed for servers and the cooks need to pay attention to the food. The home fries were so charred that they were inedible, the pea meal bacon for the eggs Benedict was the toughness of shoe leather and the hollandaise sauce serving was paltry. I had to flag down the waiter to get my drink order and then had to go to the bar and get it myself. The food temperature was tepid, at best. In hindsight, we should have sent the food back and just left. It was such an underwhelming experience and to have driven an hour to get there was just adding insult to injury. The photo is from the Farmer's breakfast and the space you see is where the toast was, which was the only decent thing on the plate. The cooks need better training and the management needs to ensure enough wait staff are on hand, especially when a large group books on a Sunday.

Chocolate ganache cake

Best burger in Burlington, hands-down!! The beef and bison burger is juicy and full of flavor. It is also served with a shuffle fry and garlic aïoli, it's delicious!!! I've been on many occasions and they never disappoint. The service is friendly and great the chefs are culinary pros and very accommodating. Their pork belly and brussels sprouts are also extremely delicious. If you enjoy those flavours and they're comfy duck served with roasted seasonal veggies is to die for. Great drinks too, amazing date night spot in Burlington away from the busyness of the downtown area.

Natalie B.

One of the best meals I've had in a long time! We ordered the bison burger and the beef short ribs based on recommendations and we couldn't have been more satisfied with our choices. The menu itself if pretty unique, they offer a range of food that you won't find at your average bistro bar. They also offered an off menu item of beef Wellington which I appreciated since you can't find that plate very often at all in, let alone in Burlington. Service was great, there were only two people taking care of the full restaurant but they seemed to know what they were doing.

Vikram V.

What a great place Awesome food Great ambiance Efficient and attentive service My kind of music playing Glad we found it and we will be coming back often

Crabcake eggs benny zomg so good
Shane M.

Perfect brunch on Sunday. I got the crab eggs benny and my pal got the farmers breakfast. Server was attentive and knowledgeable and friendly and the food itself was hot, flavorful and perfect. The crab cakes were crispy and flaky and juicy and the potatoes were perfectly seasoned and crunchy. Her breakfast was more basic but perfectly executed. Rye toast was fresh and delicious and the bacon was mouthwatering.

Honey Ham Eggs Benedict
Melissa P.

This is place so cute inside and has great food! I had the honey ham eggs Benedict and it was delicious. A great hollandaise sauce and crispy and flavourful potatoes! The side salad was kind of bland but this healthy piece helps to bring the meal together. My friends came and also had various eggs Benny dishes and everyone highly enjoyed their food. I would highly recommend this place to for brunch

The steak was good but the Korean Cauliflower and Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts we're great!
Paul N.

Hard to get a reservation but well worth the trouble. Service is very good, Veggies and desserts are an adventure.

Steak tartar. Delicious!
Oliver G.

Not a rusty place at all! Very hip. Nice decor and open space. Open kitchen that you can sit and stare at, with a bar attached. The staff was great here and very attentive. The food was delicious. We had the steak tartar and crab cakes. So good! Recommended. Nice bar area to hang out at too, if you're just in for a beverage. Overall good vibes and a hidden gem. Will have to try it again for dinner to see if this rating should go up! If you're in the area, check this place out!

Ann H.

Found this place when I was looking for a brunch place close by our place. I love the decor inside and the servers were attentive. I got sold once I saw that they serve this Crab Cake Egg Benedict xD We had 7 people so the food took a little longer to come but I think most of us enjoyed our food. Hubby said that his chorizo bennies was nothing special but the crab cake one tasted egg-cellent and I would come back for it :)

Bison and boar burger on romaine with Kung pao Brussels sprouts
Gia L.

Went for date night with hubs. Food was good and happy they were able to accommodate my request for a lettuce wrap of sorts burger. I really enjoyed the Kung pao brussel sprouts.

Gin Caesar was so yummy!!

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I would return to enjoy the unique menu experience again. Service was prompt, caring and knew not to interfere with the table conversation.

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One if yhe best places to eat in North Burlington. Excellent food ; setvice could be a little more attentive.

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Excellent food, service and ambiance. The red wine braised beef is phenomenal - probably the best I've ever had!

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Have visited numerous times both socially and on business. Always a hit!

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