Rust Bistrobar is the only spot in Burlington that makes me want to permanently squat in the…read morekitchen 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!

Rust consistently delivers as needed and expected. Always a relaxing place for a local meal with an…read moreunpretentious vibe. Always our go to for a night out! Thank you Rust and staff!

The customer service was excellent. It was cute inside but much smaller than expected. I had the…read moreube French toast which was delicious but the presentation wasn't as nice as my friend who had the same order. The drinks were delicious. I would definitely come back for cocktails.

We had a wonderful experience at Secco! We were eight people so made reservations beforehand,…read moreespecially because the restaurant has limited seating. My friend and I ordered the Secco platter which included brussels sprouts, truffle fries, wagu tacos, and shrimp. We asked them to sub the chicken for pork belly bao, and they did so free of charge. Not only was the food was delicious, the platter was also enough for two people and was reasonably priced. Inside was cozy, with a large bar in the middle. Would definitely recommend!

It's surprisingly quiet for 7pm on a Saturday. In no time our crimson palomas ($18) arrived…read morecontaining a healthy slug of tequila and Cointreau that gives the fruity looking cocktail that kick I needed. And we're off to the (not overly hectic) races! Our waiter raves about the coconut ebi mayo ($23), a dish that's been a staple on their menu and he claims is a favourite amongst patrons. For me, it's too soft, the batter lacking crunch and coconut textures. If anything, it's simply fried shrimp with a couple of sweet sauces for flavour. Not much coconut and no definitely mayonnaise. Perhaps the dish just needs to be renamed to "tropical fried ebi" for clarity. We did enjoy the chicken cobb salad ($22), a hearty dish that's more of a "bowl" than "salad". With only a scant amount of salad mix, the dish combined fresh avocado, torched corn, tomato, and of course a generous fillet of crispy fried chicken. I loved it for a lightish but hearty dinner and would push for this to be a staple if it isn't already.

Made a reservation on OpenTable and got promptly seated!…read more We tried: Yuzu French Toast- 2/5 Kind of just normal French toast with berry compote. Not much yuzu flavor or creme brulee crackle Avocado Eggs Benny- 4/5 Nice change to have it on pound cake than typical English muffin. The hollandaise sauce didnt have much miso flavour though Nice crisp on the potatoes but not really hot Matcha latte- nice strong matcha and not very sweet Service was great! Our server kept checking on us and made us our waters were always filled. They did remind us that there is a 2hr seating time as well. Parking is on the street but there are a few lots nearby. Pretty easy to find spots even on weekend! Overall worth a try!

April 11/2025: Lunch with Keith…read more This was pretty good. It was quiet for a lunch period. Our server "Vino" was very nice & attentive & delivered solid service. My main was the Italian Hoagie ($20.00). Came with a side salad that was just ok but not great. The sandwich itself was very good. Had lots of meats & was quit tasty. I'd do this again but just order different food.

We went for a late Valentine's dinner. Everything from the cozy atmosphere, attentive service and…read moredelicious food were outstanding! Started with a spicy margarita and grapefruit cocktail, which were spot on! I had the creamy garlic Mussel Pot and hubby had the bacon wrapped meatloaf with garlic mash. Soooo filling, we could not finish it! Highly recommend for a cozy date night.

Taps Public House is a great place to dine in for high quality food, particularly if you're…read morecelebrating a special event. I come here all the time for dinner and the food never disappoints. I came here for my anniversary with my boyfriend and we enjoyed our meal. We made a reservation for around 7pm, and they took us to the patio outside. I personally prefer being seated indoors, as it can get either too hot or too cold in the winter, but it is quite nice when the weather cooperates. The tables are also personally on the small side so keep that in mind if you're planning to order many appetizers. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and served us quickly. We ordered beef tacos to start. We usually get the fish tacos (which are some of our favourite tacos in the city) but we wanted to try something new. These tacos were great and the sauces were amazing. We then had the Burrata Fresco. It was our first time having this as well and we were quite pleased with it. The cheese was super creamy and went super well with the bread. Usually, the mains take a while to come, especially if you come on a weekend night (this was Father's day weekend, so it took a bit longer than usual) Finally we got to our mains. He had his usual, the Chimichurri steak sandwich, and I got a fish and chips, which i had never tried before. His steak was great and cooked really well. I've had the steak sandwich before as well and it was super well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Do keep in mind they only serve it with one slice of bread, though you can add an additional slice to make it a real sandwich. My fish and chips were good as well. The fish was thickly battered and was a little on the oily side but it wasn't bad. It went great with the truffle fries I ordered. The slaw was purple cabbage, which I think I prefer to the green cabbage kind. The restaurant was kind enough to give us a free cheesecake on the side with a cool flame sparkler for me and my boyfriend's anniversary. It was quite good and we thought is was quite generous of the restaurant. Overall, Taps is a great all rounder place to get food with your family or friends. They serve great pizzas here as well and I haven't had a dish I was disappointed with yet. It is on the pricier side, but if you have the ability to splurge, this is a great place to do so.

Had a great dinner here with our dog on their patio. It's a covered patio so able to come here even…read morewhen the weathers not great. They also had some tvs playing the a World Cup game. The vibe of the patio was great and super lively. The staff were friendly and attentive. They even brought out a water bowl for our dog. We got the burrata Fresca appetizer which was really good. For my main I got the truffle mushroom ravioli, it was good but got a bit too salty towards the end. I also tried a slice of the pepperoni which was good as well. The patio was really busy when we went so I'd recommend making a reservation in advance!

Food and staff ... fantastic. We put first visit in Good Friday. Just moved to the hood and called…read morein late in the day and they found us a spot. The staff are clearly pros, so welcoming and accommodating. Loved the cozy atmosphere. Maybe Not the best place to bring your teenager lol re smaller but interesting menu ... but we all had the fish and chips ... something I make fresh myself and feel we are great judges of the dish having had in a lot of places .... Hands down the best we ever had ... something a little higher level about it... everything on the plate ... 10 out of 10. We will be back

West Plains Bistro is a place where locals like to go. The food seems to be made with love and…read morenicely presented. For me, it misses the certain extra, that would make it a 5 star place I'd go back to. The staff is very friendly.

I was really looking forward to trying out Aberdeen Tavern as my sister said it was good. We went…read moreon a steak Sunday...the only day they theme is steak oriented, although there were also non steak dishes. The complementary bread was amazing. The slices were soft, and addictive. I also ordered Mexican Street Corn that was sweet and spicy at the same time. It was good. For the steak, I ordered a medium rare tenderloin, which was cooked to the right temperature. However the seasoning was basic. The green peppercorn jus that came with the steak was salty. The same went for the Mac and cheese. That was disappointing. It's a shame as the dining room was very nice, but the food weren't quality.

Food was good, we had a mix. Cheesecake French toast is…read morealways a hit with our group. Eggs Benedict didn't disappoint, tofu eggs would be better with keeping thetoast on the side to keep it crispy and a pickled onion and or chutney might be a nice add to this dish. Rueben was pretty good too, large serving.

Really enjoyed the food. The menu is not too overbearing and has just the right amount of choice…read more(although no turkey or beef sausage/bacon options). The food is really good however, both in presentation and taste. Service wise, the staff was very friendly and polite, although there was a 20 ish minute wait for a seat for 2 and another 25 minute wait to get the food. Granted we did go on a Sunday at 11 am so it was probably the busiest time of the week and the kitchen is perhaps on the smaller side. The ambiance itself is pretty homey, street parking isn't too hard to find. They sell some near merch and also source bread locally from a bakery nearby. Their patio was closed in the winter but definitely seems like a great spot in the summer. Overall, I enjoyed the place. The lack of non pork protein options keeps me away, but should that change, I'd like to revisit the patio in the summer. Should the protein options expand and wait times be reduced on my next visit, I'll be sure to update my review!

We stopped in for dinner and got a great spot by the window. I had the garlic pasta dish and my…read morehusband had the 4 oz burger and we shared a large Caesar salad. We loved the salad and scarfed it down - super crisp, awesome textures, tangy yum. I love their pasta so much and it's fun to see how they prepare and serve it. The shrimp were super small which made eating the dish easier. The flavors were delicious and I was left with lots of extra sauce. I should have asked for a side of bread to soak it up. I had a delicious highball with root beer and fernet. Service was excellent as usual. Love the vibes and tunes. The patio is gorgeous as well. Looking forward to more. Bonus points for serving the surrounding neighborhood - very convenient, needed, reliably fresh and delicious.