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Where motel chic meets mid century modern - The Starlight, Stratford, ON
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The Starlight

CAN$31 to CAN$50
Comfort Food

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for live music
Located in the heart of downtown Stratford, steps away from the Avon Theatre, The Starlight is loved by locals & tourists alike. Listed as one of Air Canada’s 2024 Best New Restaurants, our menu crafted by chef Yva Santini is perfect for sharing pre/post theatre and is inspired by classic comforts with a modern twist. Our kitchen is open late 7 days a week to make sure you can dine at anytime. To drink: think ice cold martinis, bourbon sours on tap & fan fave house canned cocktails, hyper local craft beers & a small but mighty wine list focused on classic and organic styles. The vibe is motel chic meets mid-century modern and once night sets in the candles are lit and the room transforms .. think old school piano bar meets 70's lounge. We host live music featuring local musicians EVERY weekend. Saturdays are local good time bands, Sundays are musician focused folk, jazz, singer songwriter, & mondays pianists jingle the keys on the vintage piano. We can't wait to host you!

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Yva Santini

From the OpenTable editors: With its retro wood panelling, dim lighting, vintage knick knacks and live music nights, the Starlight nails the cozy, neighborhood bar vibe. The food menu surprises and delights with snacky, seasonal dishes like spicy beef patties with mango chutney and po boi pierogies with remoulade, while the drinks list shines with local brews, quirky wines and classic cocktails.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (416) 755-3000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We also love to host large groups - from private events to corporate functions to weddings, our space can host up to 80 ppl! If you are looking to book a reservation for 10+ ppl or inquiring about a private function, please email us at bookings@thestarlightstratford.com.
  • Neighbourhood
    Stratford
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve- Dinner Only

    $35.00 - $65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    We are fully booked for our NYE prefixe and show reservations! Please note we do have limited room for walk ins at the bar all evening and our lounge section available for the early seating for a party of up to 6ppl from 6pm - 8:30. Please message directly if you are interested in this last reservation. If you haven't pre booked your pre fixe or seafood tower we will still have our regular menu available all night& a limited number of prefixe specials a la carte on a first come first serve basis. The Starlight is the place to be NYE 2024!! We can't wait for you to join us!
    New Years Eve- Dinner Only photo
  • NYE COUNTDOWN & LIVE MUSIC RESERVATION

    $20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    We are fully booked for our NYE prefixe and show reservations. Please note we do have limited room for walk ins at the bar all evening and our lounge section available for the early seating for a party of us to 6ppl from 6pm - 8:30. Please message directly if you are interested in this last reservation. If you haven't pre booked your pre fixe or seafood tower we will still have our regular menu available all night& a limited number of prefixe specials a la carte on a first come first serve basis
    NYE COUNTDOWN & LIVE MUSIC RESERVATION photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Introducing Happy Hour at The Starlight! Join us Monday through Friday, 4 PM to 6 PM, for unbeatable deals on drinks and snacks. Sip on a $10 Feature Cocktail, enjoy $6 Pints, or share a ½ Price Bottle of Wine with friends. Pair your drinks with our $15 Starlight Snack Plate for a perfect end to your day. Whether you’re unwinding after work or starting your evening, The Starlight’s new Happy Hour is the place to be.

    Happy Hour photo

What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

10 Reviews
  1. Lori

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I attended for a musical event and the ambiance was super. Service was fabulous even though they were very busy. Really nice cocktails.

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  2. Suzanne

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome live music, excellent food and tasty drinks! What more could you want? The Arancini balls were delicious!

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  3. Betty

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the red Thai curry with shrimp. A+ so good. Plus the cinnamon sugar pastry. Also so good.

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  4. Emma

    Devon

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for small plates to share . Food was excellent. Only thing is we received all our food at once and had requested otherwise but no big deal . Great atmosphere will be returning for sure.

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  5. Madison

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful! Great vibes, beautiful decor. Loved all the small sharing plates, the orange wine I had was delicious and same with their house lager. Also, everything was super reasonably priced and good portions. 12/10 will be back!

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  6. Audra

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous night at Starlight! Service was fantastic and the food was exceptional. We did not know that it would be happy hour and with the music it was somewhat loud for 6 women to talk. We just talked louder! Great night! Check it out!

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  7. Murray

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An eclectic ambience with a delicious and diverse selection of small plate dishes. I would certainly go again.

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  8. Blythe

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve booked for a party of 20 and for 4. I always request a nice quiet table away from the music so we can visit.

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  9. virginia

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favourite spot for atmosphere (even better when they have live music), good and quick food to share and staff are great, super friendly, attentive and fun. Love Starlight!

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  10. Megan

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was great here! The food was great, smaller portions, but great for snacks and a nice drink! I would definitely return and wish there was something like this in our town!

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FAQs

The Starlight is rated 5 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Starlight

64 Wellington St, Stratford, ON N5A 2L2

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Stratford
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (416) 755-3000
  • Private party facilities
    We also love to host large groups - from private events to corporate functions to weddings, our space can host up to 80 ppl! If you are looking to book a reservation for 10+ ppl or inquiring about a private function, please email us at bookings@thestarlightstratford.com.
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