Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Southern Ontario

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best value restaurants in Southern Ontario? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Standing Room Only

5.0

5 (172)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Guelph

About the restaurant

Come and enjoy a drink in Canada's Smallest Bar - Standing Room Only! Located in Guelph's unique and historic Ward neighbourhood. We craft delicious and innovative cocktails in an intimate and creative space. Come and enjoy a throwback to another time - when speakeasies were all the rage! Perfect for after work drinks - or before or after dinner drink - or even a night cap! The room is also available to book for your intimate private event. Please call or message us on Instagram to make arrangements.

Top review

Donna

Dined 3 days ago

Standing Room Only has been a great experience for the two times I’ve been. It’s a unique spot, which is very welcoming and has great drinks. I had a delicious mock tail tonight!

Cintro On Wellington

4.9

4.9 (127)

CAN$30 and under

Asian

London

About the restaurant

Located in the in downtown London, enjoy an elevated Asian fusion menu created by International award winning chef Chef Joseph Tran.

For the month of December, there will only be Prix Fixe menu, NO ala cart menu (will resume in January)

Top review

Ann

Dined 3 days ago

There is a reason this restaurant has been awarded top 100 restaurants in Canada. Chef Joe is a genius in the kitchen - the flavours, the creativity and the plating are done so incredibly well, it’s like art. The service is outstanding, so warm and welcoming. Lucky enough to have been able to visit a handful of times and each time we are blown away.

Italian Canadian Club

4.9

4.9 (45)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Guelph

About the restaurant

Buon Appetito! We are now open for outdoor dining under the big tent! We have brought our outdoor dining experience back! We are currently taking reservation for Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings starting at 5pm, rain or shine.
Enjoy Italian appetizers, pastas, pizzas and more! Reservations can be made through open table or by email icclubreservations@gmail.com or phone 519 821 1110.
We look forward to having you dine with us soon!

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Tina

Dined on Sep 14, 2024

Both the food and service was great. Unfortunately the restaurant/tent is not open year round.

Seasoned Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (257)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bistro

Hamilton

About the restaurant

Chefs and brothers Matt and Will Gaynor have both led busy kitchens for Stratford’s theatre crowd, and have both cooked alongside world-renowned chefs. At Seasoned, they come together to bring downtown Hamilton their fresh take on French-Italian inspired cuisine.

Top review

Kelly

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

We go to this restaurant before theatre. Always accommodating, delicious food, great service. The dessert is amazing.

Meesai's Thai Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (107)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Thai

London

About the restaurant

Welcome to Meesai Thai Kitchen, where vibrant flavors and mixology meet. As a family-owned establishment, we take pride in offering a remarkable dining experience. What sets us apart is our ability to cater to formal dine-in and fast take-out, making great food accessible in any setting. Discover authentic Thai cuisine and Asian fusion secrets, crafted with passion for an unforgettable culinary journey. Join us and indulge in tantalizing flavors, a gastronomic adventure awaits.
vist us @ Meesathai.com

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Trudie

Dined 3 days ago

Food and service excellent. I orders the Panag and it was delicious. Server was the only staff on and she did fabulous job!

White Rabbit

4.8

4.8 (239)

CAN$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Waterloo

About the restaurant

The White Rabbit Public House is named after the first spirit house opened by Mr. Jack Daniels of Tennessee in 1892. The saloon was a favorite Lynchburg gathering place where his friends and family could spend time together and enjoy a glass of the finest Tennessee sipping whiskey. We felt the name fitting. We Love Spirits, Our Friends & Good Times!

Our Vision is Simple... to provide Great Food, Create Exciting Hand Crafted Cocktails, as well as offer an Amazing Selection of Spirits, Beer & Wine. We offer a comfortable environment that creates a fun atmosphere while you spend your time with us.

Top review

Sue

Dined 7 days ago

It was our first time and everything was amazing from start to finish. The service was great and the food that was prepared by Edgard (Head Chef) was amazing… even took the time to put together a dish for my special dietary needs. The crispy Brussels sprouts are a must have! We’ll definitely be back

Eddington's of Exeter

4.9

4.9 (951)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Exeter

About the restaurant

WE LOVE LOCAL. YOUR FARM TO TABLE HEADQUARTERS.

Now well into our third decade in business, Eddington’s attributes the restaurant’s success to creating flavorful and creative meals consistently using the best of Huron County’s bounty.
Owner James Eddington states “we are so blessed to be living in such an agriculturally rich area of the world”.
Although the local food movement is really starting to take off, it has always been the driving force in Eddington’s kitchen. A menu that changes frequently, as each season inspires the delicacies our region has to offer.
Eddington’s occupies the original Carling homestead (built in the 1870’s). After two major renovations, an addition of the a new dining room and a serene outdoor backyard summer patio, the restaurant has a clean and modern look while maintaining its traditional and warm feel.

Top review

Joanne

Dined 3 days ago

Lunch was delicious, service was over the top. Great atmosphere.

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Juniper Dining Co.

4.8

4.8 (414)

CAN$51 and over

French

Brantford

About the restaurant

Inspired by French Bistros and Lyonnaise Bouchon cuisine, Juniper Dining Co. is a modern fine dining restaurant with a comfortable and casual environment, located in Paris, Ontario. We marry quality local and seasonal ingredients with inventive cocktails, local beers and carefully chosen wines to create memorable experiences, time and time again.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

My husband had the herb crusted cod and a 12 oysters. The oysters were properly shucked and the mignonette sauce was delish. The cod was cooked to perfection. I understand the location will be moving along the grand closer intown this spring. Looking forward to experiencing the new location. A must try restaurant

Dimi's Greek House

4.8

4.8 (67)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Greek

London

About the restaurant

Join us this summer as we reopen with more seating and a beautiful newly decorated dinning room. We are excited to offer a new upscale dinning experience in downtown London, Ontario. We will still be offering our signature Dimis dishes and some new authentic Greek additions. We are also thrilled to offer a new expanded patio for the warmer months this year.

Top review

Payton

Dined 2 days ago

First time back since the renovations and wow! It looks fantastic, the ambience itself was great, our server was amazing, and the food was insanely good. Highly recommend.

Thaifoon Kitchen and Bar

4.8

4.8 (204)

CAN$30 and under

International

London

About the restaurant

We’re proud to deliver an experience centred around welcoming service + exceptional food. As a small family business, we only use home-grown herbs, local produce, + imported ingredients from Thailand for authentic flavours.

Top review

Kim

Dined 1 day ago

We have had Kristen a few times now as a server. She is a delight. And the food is delicious as always!

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