Rust Bistrobar is the only spot in Burlington that makes me want to permanently squat in the kitchen and call it a day. Having been back here close to a dozen times over the last decade, I can firmly say this place is the perfect combination of gastro-ingenuity and traditional staples done right. The vibe is "industrial chic," which is essentially code for "I'm feeling something fancy, but still want to be able to visit in my Kirkland shorts." The food has a heavy focus on local ingredients, with flavors that are incredibly tight and well-balanced. The steak frites are so tender I'm pretty sure they were cut with a polite suggestion rather than a knife. The scallops are meaty and perfectly cooked. And of course the burger is absolutely mouthwatering and make it the tempting default option during each visit. The appetizers are all fantastic, Kat and the Korean cauliflower takes the cake! For desert, their house cheesecake is phenomenal, and their in house amber ale is full and flavourful. Our server was on the ball; the water was never empty, and the check ins were always at the right time. Verdict: 10/10. If you want western food with a fun twist and high quality ingredients, this is one spot you must check out! read more

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We went to this place during the holidays time for a weekend brunch and we loved it! It was decorated so well and had a cozy vibe. Reservations are a must. The service was great, our server gave us a free latte because their coffee machine took forever to work. I got a hazelnut old fashion and it tasted amazing. The food was delicious, we got Huevos Rancheros (instead of tofu I opted for chorizo) and a Chorizo Benedict. Both the dishes were flavorful and came with crispy potatoes. I would recommend this place! read more

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I'm late to posting this review from Winterlicious. I really enjoyed the menu items offered at Rust Bistro. Notable items were the Caesar Salad, Braised Beef Shortrib and desserts. The duck confit had great flavours in the sauce but skin could be crisper and more rendered. It was a bit soggy and bits of fat under the skin remained. Service was a bit slower than expected. Atmosphere was good. It was busy on a Saturday evening so reservations are recommended. Overall I would come back again. read more

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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. read more

Rust Bistro Bar - Very cold scrambled egg mixture (not even real eggs) and the "charred" home fries. - Wine Bars Near Me - Burlington, Ontario

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

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. read more

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

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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

Rust Bistro Bar - Crabcake eggs benny zomg so good - Wine Bars Near Me - Burlington, Ontario

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 read more

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

Rust Bistro Bar - The steak was good but the Korean Cauliflower and Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts we're great! - Wine Bars Near Me - Burlington, Ontario

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What a complete disappointment! Finally had the chance to dine here and it honestly will be our last. The main hostess was rude, wouldn't allow us to choose our seating area with an empty restaurant, and once we sat down she stated we have to finish within 2 hours, which we found extremely unprofessional. The food was awful, the salad had old cheese that was hard, the pasta was over cooked and the burger meat was over cooked and very salty. Then came the profanity from the bar section. F this, F that and this came from two employees making drinks. This while families with little kids were present in the dining area. A disgusting establishment. The menu is extremely over priced for the quality you receive. Prices equal a 5 star type restaurant, but here you get 2 star food quality in return. With this type of business model and unprofessional atmosphere, this establishment will surely RUST itself away. read more

One of the best burgers I've had. Thin crispy shoestring fries with just the right amount of seasoning. Not a cheap date night however the Decor, service and ambiance Was wonderful. A wonderful wine list and I love that you could see the kitchen. read more

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! read more

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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 :) read more

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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. read more

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

Brunch here was phenomenal!! The farmers breakfast was a huge portion that could easily have fed two people!! My Caesar drink was fabulous and the waitress was an absolute delight and was very personable and attentive.. will definitely go back! read more

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We had brunch during COVID pandemic once patios reopened. They are clean, respecting all pandemic restrictions. The food is delicious-- w the most perfect bacon ever!! And the service was what will bring us back again. Thanks rust for a great brunch experience! read more

We hit up Rust on a Sunday night and it was empty. We were really surprised as it is the new Gastro Pub in town. Great music and ambience. We had our baby and they were wonderful hosts and let us chose our table. It lived up to expectations. Food was great and portions were very large. The only disappointment was the porchetta. It came out and was more like a pork belly. Not that there is anything wrong with pork belly, but when you expect porchetta, you expect porchetta. The owners were hospitable and graciously took it off the bill. So we were very happy that we didn't have to fight for it like any some establishments. Everything else was fantastic and the boar ragu was the best dish, perfect amount of spice and pasta was fresh. Recommended. read more

We went to try this restaurant on a Friday nite, No tables available so we sat at the Bar..np.. Looking at this menu not much choice, but the one thing that did catch my eye was the Scallop risotto dish... Who runs out of Scallop's on a busy Friday nite? dinner crowd at 7:00pm. They just opened at 4:30??? We had apps, that were just o.k crab cakes, had so much better at Bonefish grill, and Parmesan Fries that were just that skinny fries with grated parmesan. We left and went to another restaurant for our mains. Not rushing back.......... read more

This place truly hit the ground running. Simply opened and it's difficult to get a seat here on ends of the week without a reservation. Not terrible for a little rural strip shopping center resto. In case you're dropping in here for an easygoing nibble, the menu costs may strike you as a bit eye popping. The most reduced value principle is $19 (pasta in a wild hog meat sauce). This is a date eatery, without a doubt. Administration is superb and you get a bread bushel with tasty bread. We came in with the little one and the server immediately gathered the menu wasn't generally tyke benevolent. The disjoin immediately offered to do chicken tenders and fries off menu. The wild pig pasta was flavorful and the bit was liberal. Well worth $19. Unquestionably returning again to attempt a portion of the more up menu things. read more

I just ordered takeout and I was impressed. Normally when you order takeout from a restaurant, the quality isn't the same as eating in. So in this instance I have nothing to compare it to, but I will say that the stuffed chicken breast with mash potatoes and green beans was DELICIOUS! When I walked mm I could see that the restaurant was pretty busy (I thought), but the bartender said it was slow - even for a Friday night. I would definitely come back, but eat in and enjoy some wine as well. I look forward to it. read more

First time there today and the food was delicious. We had brunch and I got the eggs Benny with ham, very tasty and filling portion for a reasonable price. Coffee was very good too (and needed on a Sunday morning after Christmas shopping ;) ) read more

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

I have been to this place a couple of times now. The service was excellent both times. They have a good drinks menu and a couple of craft beers on tap. The wine list is quite good and one of the weekdays we were there, they were serving half priced wine bottles, which turned out to be a great deal. The food was good but nothing exceptional in terms of taste. The patio is nicely set up with lots of room. I will definitely be back there but mainly for drinks and maybe appetizers. Not specially going back for the food as there are better places. However, definitely a very cool place to hang out with friends. read more

Can't speak highly enough of the food, it is excellent. Soo many good choices on the menu, I had the burger. It blew me away...bison & boar. I could not believe how amazing it tasted. At first I wondered why the server never asked me how I wanted my burger. When it arrived it was pure perfection. I can't wait to go back and try more things. The menu is fantastic. I started eating that yumminess that I forgot to take a picture! Next time for sure. read more

Went with a larger group (family) for my birthday dinner at the end of January. Such incredible food from the honey butter all the way to a steak and the cheesecake! Service was awesome (father in law likes to always chat up the waitresses) and patient with us as we like to take our time to eat. Only negative was that it was much noisier than I had anticipated for a Friday night; the music made it difficult to have a conversation. read more

Went here on a Friday night without a reservation and had no problem getting a table for two right away. We split the Korean fried cauliflower appetizer which gave me a whole new appreciation for cauliflower. The crunchy texture and slightly spicy sauce were amazing! The pickerel main was also not bad and gives you a generous portion of two fillets - I found the pickerel to be underseasoned though. The highlight of that dish for me was actually the black lentils and spicy kale. My mom ordered the ravioli in rose sauce which we both loved. Looking forward to coming back here again! read more

First time seeing the menu my wife and I had to go. Very friendly enviroment and good for kids. We had our 4 year old with us and there were no problems at all. Server was very nice and helpful. We didnt have wine this time but they had a really good selection. The complimentary breads were delicious, baked in house so it was fresh. To start my wife ordered the burrata. Very fresh and good size portion for an appetizer. I ordered the caesar salad, it wasnt your traditional ceasar salad but still good. My only recommendation is to separate the fried polenta because the heat wilted the lettuce. For our main course, i ordered the lamb 2 ways. It was delicious. The lamb was not gamey at all and very flavorful. I was also surprised by the amout of meat they give you as well. It had 3 lamb chops and a nice piece of shoulder that was so tender it melted in your mouth. My wife ordered the duck confit. It was a good size dish. Very flavourful but would love the duck to be more crisp. Overall, a very good experience. Glad to have a restaurant like this in Burlington! Will definitely come back again. read more

First time visit with Saturday night reservations for a birthday dinner (4 adults and a baby). Restaurant is not very big so glad that we made reservations in advance. Decor is lovely and the place is spotlessly clean. Calamari was shared amongst the table as an appetizer. We each ordered a different main. Pappardelle (boar ragu) was really delicious as was the Steak Frites. My son enjoyed the Bison and Boar Burger and his spouse the Brie Stuffed Chicken. No kids menu, but our server quickly offered chicken fingers and fries for the little one. All of our dishes were plentiful! Unfortunately none of us had room for dessert. Our server was fantastic. But I also loved how all the staff worked together to make it a top rate dining experience. It was well worth the 50 minute drive. We will absolutely visit Rust BistroBar again. read more

Ordered the ravioli as recommended and washed it back with a pint of cold Mill St Organic. Service was quick for the most part and the food was great. Love the ambience in the restaurant and I can see this place getting a lot busier! Menu is a bit pricey, but very worth it. read more

This place has it all. Amazing food, service and a great vibe. My wife and I are now going there at least 2 times per week. You always feel welcomed, the staff are amazing. The food experience is out of this world. Love it! Make sure you make a reservation as this place is packed all the time! Amazing! read more

First trip to this brand new restaurant! Menu is eclectic and very flavorful! Chef Paola (also the owner) has built an amazing repertoire of original dashes to twists on the hard to find. The duck confit is electric with flavours of pomegranate and citrus that leave you wanting more. The Wild Boar ragu rocks with full tomato flavour and a hint of heat to bring it home. Great environment for special occasions and for that upscale meal at very reasonable prices. read more

I was here solo while in town for business. Really enjoyed the Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts and Cinghiale Pappardelle. The ragu was solid on the big portion of pasta. Also appreciated the friendly service! read more

Excellent service and ambiance. I enjoyed their wild boar pappardelle and I heard the risotto with scallops is delicious. Nice mellow place to sip wine and enjoy some great food. read more

Hubby and I absolutely love this place. The food is always amazing and the staff are friendly, attentive, warm and professional. We go at least once a week, even if just for a drink at the bar. Did I mention that we love it here??? read more

One of the best, if not the best, restaurant in Burlington! I am somewhat of a regular because I live close by, I have loved everything about the place since they opened, atmosphere, service and (definitely, not least of all) the FOOD! The wild boar ragu is outstanding, the scallop risotto, unbelievable, if you want comfort food, the burger is amazing! I rarely order a steak in a restaurant because I like it rare and it is almost never cooked properly. I'd heard that Paola (owner and chef) could pull it off so I took a chance last week and was not disappointed. Honestly, my expectations were exceeded. I had a steak that was better than I have ever had before. It was a bacon wrapped fillet but because I like it rare, I was worried the bacon would be rare. Clearly, the kitchen was prepared and my bacon had been prepared to be fully cooked before wrapping the fillet. the rare fillet was topped with carmelized onion, brie and figs taking the perfect steak to the next level!!! Patio is phenomenal with beautiful flowers, a water wall and a fireplace, Interesting cocktail and wine lis. Does it get any better? read more

Pleasantly surprised. I often mention the culinary "discount" I experience since moving to Oakville/Burlington after years of being spoiled in downtown Toronto. Steak tartare starter was delicious . Not something you even see on menus anymore. Homemade gnocchi as light as fluffy pillows in a savoury sauce with rabbit was a suburban revelation. This was real cooking. Two thumbs up! read more