Downtown Bistro & Grill

Name: Downtown Bistro & Grill
Address: 441 Elizabeth St, Burlington, ON, Canada, L7R 2L8
Telephone: (905) 639-7577
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

796 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Relax in a casual elegance and linger over great food and fine wines; all in the centre of downtown Burlington. Private parties, small weddings are also available to make your next affair one to remember.

Chef Mike’s Downtown Bistro & Grill offers a fine selection of dishes, such as delicious pastas, fresh seafood. Enjoy our sunny patio from spring to fall and watch a beautiful sunset. Downtown Bistro & Grill is your destination for casual fine dining in downtown Burlington.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Global, International, Bistro, Grill
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(905) 639-7577
Website
http://downtownbistro.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Keith Hall

Location
441 Elizabeth St, Burlington, ON L7R 2L8
Neighbourhood
Burlington
Cross Street
Elizabeth and James Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Offers

Thursday Is Our Half Price Bottles Of Wine
Multiple dates available
Thu - 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Downtown Bistro is offering Half Price Bottles of Wine on Thursday's up to $70

French Onion Soup... $14.00
caramelized vidalia onions-sherry infused broth-Gruyère crouton
Seafood Chowder$16.00
New England style with cream-clams-shrimp-scallops-lobster-bacon crumble
Greens And Berries Salad$18.00
crisp mixed greens-fresh strawberries & blueberries-mission fig dressing-blue cheese crumble-roasted pecans
Classic Caesar Salad$18.00
romaine hearts-creamy roasted garlic dressing-sourdough croutons-pancetta chip-shaved parmigiano reggiano
Shrimp Cocktail$25.00
3 jumbo black tiger shrimp-robust cocktail sauce-creole aioli-fresh Meyer lemon
New England Crab Cakes $24.00
pan seared Maryland crab-red pepper aioli-sweet chili soya glaze
Surf & Turf$80.00
grilled 7oz beef tenderloin-garlic butter basted 6 oz lobster tail-Madagascar peppercorn sauce-whipped potatoes-heirloom carrots-french green beans
Lobster Ravioli$45.00
fresh cream-tarragon-shallots-vermouth
East Coast Halibut$49.00
pan seared fillet-white beans-kalamata olives-oven dried cherry tomatoes-fennel-charred peppers-fresh herb white wine tomato broth
Filet Mignon$59.00
grilled 8 oz filet-Stilton butter medallion- sautéed oyster & cremini mushrooms-parisian whipped potatoes-glazed heirloom carrots-french green beans
Pecan Crusted Chicken
pan roasted buttermilk marinated boneless supreme-jalapeño maple cream sauce-parisian butter whipped potatoes-french green beans-glazed heirloom carrots
Delicious Desserts
Champagne crème brûlée$12.00
velvety custard-burnt sugar crust
Black Forest Cheesecake$12.00
vanilla bean cheesecake-Oreo crust-Chambord soaked cherry compote
Chocolate Torte$12.00
flourless creamy chocolate ganache-chocolate dipped strawberry-chantilly whipped cream

What 796 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Global, International
Halton
Best Overall
Halton
Best Food
Halton
Best Service
Halton
Best Ambience
Halton
Best Value
Halton
Neighbourhood gem
Halton
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Downtown Bistro & Grill in Burlington is praised for its "great food" and "excellent service," offering a cozy atmosphere perfect for intimate dining. Known for its authentic bistro menu, the restaurant features delightful dishes like mussels and pecan-crusted chicken, complemented by a "friendly and attentive" staff. Though occasionally busy, it's a "hidden gem" offering "good value" and a "quaint" setting, ideal for special occasions or a casual meal with friends.

796 Reviews

J
Janet
Toronto
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oh my, so many good choices. I recommend the braised short rib, the peacan crusted chicken and, of course, the schnitzel. Everything is so good! I am still working on eating my way through the menu by trying something different each time I go in. I don't think there is a bad choice. The service is super superb. Always there but not hanging over you. Very friendly staff. The desserts are delectable although it is hard to get to dessert as I am so full from appetizer and main course. We shared a dessert between four of us. Just enough of a taster for all.
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Valeria
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An incredible place, cozy, with top-notch service and very delicious food. Thank you so much for a wonderful evening!
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Carlo
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Both servers were very hard working. Very attentive to our table.
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Karyn
Toronto
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favourite … amazing service and food. Quaint, cozy a wonderful place for a small group or romantic dinner.
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Kelli
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently good. Great ambience and terrific service!
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Gillian
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a lunch with a friend I have not seen in over 10 years and it was delightful. The restaurant was quiet so there was no noise distraction as we got caught up. I have been to the restaurant several times in the past and it does incline to be somewhat noisy if it is busy. Our server was efficient explaining the specials of the day and answering any questions we had. Both of us chose crepes, 1 seafood and 1 chicken and side salad. The crepes were light and tender and the filling in both cases was delicious. They were generous portions along with the salad. For dessert we shared an order of sticky toffee pudding which was very tasty along with a coffee for each of us. Overall we both felt it was a great lunch and good value. Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A very nice Bistro with good quality food. Prices were reasonable as well. Our server was outstanding, she knew when to come to the table and when to leave us alone to discuss business.
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M
Marg
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Such a good spot for a great meal with very friendly and efficient service. Nice atmosphere for a quiet night out!
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Anne
Toronto
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Great location - and quaint place. Very tight seating arrangements... Service super slow as many arrived at the same time. Could have benefited from another person on the floor to help. Might have been 30 minutes before even offered a drink. However the others loved their meals - mine was OK. Overall a good night.
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Diane
Toronto
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good service, good food. One lunch special and a burger were well received and a shared chocolate torte was rich and decadent.
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FAQs

Downtown Bistro & Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (905) 639-7577.

Downtown Bistro & Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 796 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

441 Elizabeth St, Burlington, ON L7R 2L8

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Elizabeth and James Street
Neighbourhood
Burlington
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Global, International, Bistro, Grill
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Keith Hall
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://downtownbistro.ca/
Phone number
(905) 639-7577

Downtown Bistro & Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Thursday Is Our Half Price Bottles Of Wine

Menu

Valentine Day Dinner Menu

French Onion Soup... $14.00

Seafood Chowder$16.00

Greens And Berries Salad$18.00

Classic Caesar Salad$18.00

Shrimp Cocktail$25.00

New England Crab Cakes $24.00

Surf & Turf$80.00

Lobster Ravioli$45.00

East Coast Halibut$49.00

Filet Mignon$59.00

Pecan Crusted Chicken

Delicious Desserts

Champagne crème brûlée$12.00

Black Forest Cheesecake$12.00

Chocolate Torte$12.00

What 796 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Downtown Bistro & Grill offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Downtown Bistro & Grill restaurant rated?

Is Downtown Bistro & Grill currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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