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Borealis Grille & Bar - Kitchener, Kitchener, ON

Borealis Grille & Bar - Kitchener

4.5
4.5
2655 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Borealis Grille & Bar serves the very best of locally crafted foods and beverages. We bring "The Taste of Ontario”, the highest quality of fresh products from Ontario farmers, breweries and wineries to our guests each and every day. We carry a great combination of lunch and dinner items to chose from, with an assortment of 20 Micro Brews on tap and a selection of Ontario's top wineries. This combined with a deep respect for local heritage and craftsmanship and an unwavering dedication for sustainability has given us an award wining recipe.
There are 5 things we consider when we choose what goes on our menu:
1)Taste. Superior quality, taste and freshness from buying local.
2)Health. Whole foods are more nutritious, period.
3)Environment. Less transport, less waste, lower carbon footprint.
4)Community. Trusted relationships with local farmers, brewers and wine makers.
5)Economy. Buying local supports, strengthens, and diversifies our regional economy.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (519) 219-9007
  • Website
    http://www.borealisgrille.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    4336 King Street East, Kitchener, ON N2P 3W6
  • Neighbourhood
    Kitchener
  • Cross Street
    King Street East & Sportsworld Dr. (Maple Grove Rd
  • Parking details
    There is a large lot that can accommodate all vehicles and has wheelchair access close to the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    We are located at Sportsworld Drive in Kichener. Bus route 52 (Fairview Park/Ainslie St. Route).Here is a link to the transit map.http://www.grt.ca/en/routesSchedules/resources/2014transitmapKW.pdf
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Wednesday Date Night

    Multiple dates available
    On Wednesday evenings two can dine for $69.95. Includes 3 courses, with multiple choices for each course!

  • New Year's Eve Celebration Dinner

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Begin ringing in 2025 with our chef-curated New Year’s Eve features, showcasing locally inspired dishes and celebratory craft cocktails! Indulge in standout creations like our VG Farms Tomahawk Short Rib ,Crispy Skin Manitoulin Trout, classic Steak Frites, and Mushroom Rigatoni. And to end the evening on a sweet note, savour decadent desserts like Maple Creme Brulee and a rich Chocolate Torte. Join us for an unforgettable night of flavors, festivities, and the perfect start to the new year! Full menu available along with chef's feature dishes. We're also making it a family affair with a Kid's Countdown at 6pm!
    New Year's Eve Celebration Dinner photo

Offers

  • Thursday 1/2 Priced Bottles

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
    Thirsty Thursday for Wine Lovers. Get 1/2 off bottles of wine all day!

Menu

Share + Taste

  • Daily Market Soup$8.95

    chef's seasonal selection

    • Spinach Ricotta Dip$17.95

      caramelized onions, fresh herbs, rosemary focaccia

      • Bacon Flatbread$17.95

        smoked ontario pork belly, onion jam, chedar cheese, sour cream, potato crisps, scallions

        • Pesto Bruschetta Flatbread$17.95

          grape tomato bruschetta, hemp seed pesto, goat cheese, dressed arugula

          • Wild Boar Poutine$19.95

            fresh fries, slow roasted pulled boar, thornloe cheese curds, short rib gravy, crispy onions

            • Corn + Black Bean Antojitos$16.95

              southwest spiced cream cheese, sour cream, pickled onions, cilantro

              • Barrie's Farm Nachos$19.95

                corn + asparagus chips, mixed cheese, corn + black bean salsa, pickled onions, sour cream, cilantro Top your nachos with chicken $6.95, bacon $3.95, extra cheese $5.95

                • Ontario Chicken Wings$17.95

                  1 lb local breaded chicken wings, crudite + ranch, flavours: sea salt + pepper, hot, signature BBQ or apple mustard

                  • Parmesan Fries$9.95

                    served with roasted garlic aioli

                    Handhelds

                    Substitute items with fries for: leafy greens, kale caesar salad, or parmesan fries for +$2.95 I Gluten Free buns available +$1.00 I Add Bacon +$3.95

                    • Turkey Burger$19.95

                      hayter's ground turkey, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, roasted garlic aioli, pickled onions, toasted bun, fries

                      • Cheddar Burger$20.95

                        yu ranch beef + pork patty, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, house pickles, roasted garlic aioli, toasted bun, fries

                        • Bacon Blue Cheese Burger$23.95

                          yu ranch grass fed beef + pork patty, blue cheese, peppercorn bacon, shredded lettuce, crispy onions, roasted garlic aioli, toasted bun, fries

                          • Crispy Chickpea Burger$19.95

                            crispy chickpea falafel, hemp seed pesto, goat cheese, roasted garlic aioli, pickled onions, greens, toasted bun, fries

                            • Borealis Chicken Club$20.95

                              grilled ontario chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, crisp bacon, roasted garlic aioli, pickled onions, greens, tomato preserve, schiacciata bun, fries

                              • Fried Chicken Sandwich$20.95

                                buttermilk fried ontario chicken thigh, 'nbhd goods' apple mustard, house pickles, ranch, shredded lettuce, toasted bun, fries

                                • Steak Sandwich$26.95

                                  grilled 5oz vg farms striploin, roasted garlic aioli, onion jam, greens, schiacciata bun, fries

                                  Lunchables

                                  substitute soup or kale caesar +$2.95

                                  • Soup + Salad$14.95

                                    daily market soup with leafy greens salad

                                    • Half Flatbread + Salad$17.95

                                      your choice of half flatbread (bacon or pesto bruschetta) with leafy greens salad

                                      • Double Taco + Salad$19.95

                                        your choice of 2 x veggie or great lakes cajun fish tacos with leafy greens I veggie tacos: chickpea falafel, pickled onions, lettuce, sour cream, goat cheese I great lakes cajun fish tacos: ocean wise pickerel bites dusted + fried, house slaw, pickled onion, dill tartar sauce

                                        Salad Bowls

                                        Add grilled chicken breast +$9.95, cajun tofu +$7.95, pan seared trout +$11.95

                                        • Kale Caesar Salad$14.95

                                          kale, herb + cheese croutons, local parmesan, crisp bacon, garlic dressing (small $9.95)

                                          • Leafy Green Salad$13.95

                                            cucumber, grape tomatoes, pickled onions, herbed vinaigrette (small $8.95)

                                            • VG Farms Steak Salad$27.95

                                              mixed greens, roasted red peppers, pickled onions, cucumbers, creamy blue cheese dressing, potato crisps

                                              • Blackened Chicken Taco Salad$20.95

                                                mixed greens, chilled blackened chicken, pickled onions, cucumbers, mixed cheese, black bean + corn salsa, herbed vinaigrette, cilantro, crushed barrie's asparagus chips

                                                Local Heroes

                                                • Three Sisters Bowl$22.95

                                                  roasted butternut squash, charred corn, spiced black beans, hemp seed pesto, honey cider gastrique, toasted walnut crumble, wild rice pilaf

                                                  • 1 Pc Buttermilk Fried Ontario Chicken$20.95

                                                    fried chicken thigh, fresh cut fries, coleslaw, choice of BBQ, ranch or hot sauce

                                                    • 2 Pcs Buttermilk Fried Chicken$28.95

                                                      2 pcs fried chicken thighs, fresh cut fries, coleslaw, choice of BBQ, ranch or hot sauce

                                                      • Great Lakes Fish + Chips$22.95

                                                        ocean wise pickerel, beer batter + fried, dill tartar sauce, fries, house slaw

                                                        • Crispy Skin Manitoulin Trout$27.95

                                                          braised red cabbage, wild rice pilaf, honey apple cider glaze, potato crisps

                                                          • Mushroom Rigatoni$20.95

                                                            roasted mushroom medley, caramelized onions, herbed galic cream sauce, goat cheese, arugula

                                                            • Wild Boar Ragu$24.95

                                                              slow braised boar, baby spinach, herbed ricotta

                                                              • Steak Frites$34.95

                                                                grilled 8oz new york cut sirloin steak, parmesan fries, jus, chimichurri

                                                                Last updated: August 12, 2024

                                                                What 2,655 people are saying

                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                4.5
                                                                4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                • 4.4Food
                                                                • 4.6Service
                                                                • 4.5Ambience
                                                                • 4.3Value

                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                Borealis Grille & Bar in Kitchener offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the friendly staff, particularly Luigi, who elevates the dining experience with his charm. The restaurant's commitment to fresh, local ingredients shines through in every dish, making it a "local gem."

                                                                2,655 Reviews

                                                                1. Dean

                                                                  Toronto

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Food was fantastic server was very friendly and attentive! He was extremely good and wasn’t pushy.

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                                                                2. Helen

                                                                  Toronto

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  3.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on December 21, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  Our server was very nice and knowledgeable. With our party of 6, reservation for 4:45 pm, our food arrived very late. Lots of apologies with complentary desserts to share. We were sitted on the upper level along the outside wall, it was a bit chilly on the neck and back. Overall, good experience.

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                                                                3. Rick

                                                                  Detroit

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  Dined on December 18, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Excellent meal. Main course and desert were very tasty at reasonable price

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                                                                4. Liz

                                                                  Toronto

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on December 14, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  I came early and was seated right away I didn't have to wait. The server was excellent. The food was five star and my party of 4 all enjoyed their meals.

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                                                                5. Doug

                                                                  Toronto

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  2.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined on December 14, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                  2. Food 1
                                                                  3. Service 2
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  My friends wished to go out for dinner and asked me to select the restaurant. I chose Borealis as I have eaten there several times in the past and had a good experience. Sadly the restaurant failed on multiple levels to make this a good experience. 1. They were understaffed which resulted in the server being unattentive to our table. 2. The recommended Prime Rib dinner was not prepared as requested. It was both overcooked and likely less than the portion size ordered. 3. Someone other than our server brought our dinners 4. Our server failed to check in on us to confirm if all is satisfactory 5. A second beverage was ordered before the dinners arrived and was never received. The second beverage order was cancelled as we had completed our meal before the server returned to check on us I was embarrassed to have recommended Borealis and needed to apologize to my friends for the poor dinner experience.

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                                                                6. Sarah

                                                                  Toronto

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  Dined on December 14, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Always a great experience. The Spiced Apple Margarita was incredible!

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                                                                7. Meaghen

                                                                  Toronto

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  2.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined on December 14, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                  Was there to celebrate mine and my sister's birthdays. The service was slow even though there were only a couple of other tables. We ordered sandwiches and the lettuce on both looked like it was a week old. Not great flavour either. Do not recommend.

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                                                                8. Elesia

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Philadelphia

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined on December 12, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Even though the restaurant was very busy we had great service. Loved our food!

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                                                                9. Mary Lou

                                                                  Toronto

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on December 11, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Food and service exemplary as always. Stephanie was great.

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                                                                10. Sandy

                                                                  Toronto

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  Dined on December 10, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  A great little restaurant close enough to 401 to be a mid way meeting place for contacts from Toronto. The food is as local as it can be so everything is farm fresh. The service friendly and considerate. I shall return.

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                                                                FAQs

                                                                Borealis Grille & Bar - Kitchener offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Borealis Grille & Bar - Kitchener also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (519) 219-9007.

                                                                Borealis Grille & Bar - Kitchener is rated 4.5 stars by 2655 OpenTable diners.

                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                Make a reservation

                                                                2 people
                                                                9:00 p.m.
                                                                Booked 29 times today
                                                                Experiences are available.

                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                Google Map for Borealis Grille & Bar - Kitchener

                                                                4336 King Street East, Kitchener, ON N2P 3W6

                                                                Additional information

                                                                • Cross Street
                                                                  King Street East & Sportsworld Dr. (Maple Grove Rd
                                                                • Neighbourhood
                                                                  Kitchener
                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                  Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
                                                                • Price
                                                                  CAN$30 and under
                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                  Canadian, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
                                                                • Dining style
                                                                  Casual Dining
                                                                • Dress code
                                                                  Casual Dress
                                                                • Parking details
                                                                  There is a large lot that can accommodate all vehicles and has wheelchair access close to the restaurant.
                                                                • Public transit
                                                                  We are located at Sportsworld Drive in Kichener. Bus route 52 (Fairview Park/Ainslie St. Route).Here is a link to the transit map.http://www.grt.ca/en/routesSchedules/resources/2014transitmapKW.pdf
                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                  AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                • Additional
                                                                  Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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