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Borealis Grille & Bar - Kitchener, Kitchener, ON

Borealis Grille & Bar - Kitchener

4.4
4.4
2704 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30–21:00 Thu–Sat 11:30–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a large lot that can accommodate all vehicles and has wheelchair access close to the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

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!

Offers

  • Thursday 1/2 Priced Bottles

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 11:30 - 16:00, 16:00 - 21:30
    Thirsty Thursday for Wine Lovers. Get 1/2 off bottles of wine all day!

What 2,704 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southern Ontario

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Borealis Grille & Bar in Kitchener is celebrated for its "amazing service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like fish tacos and turkey burgers. Luigi, a frequent server, is often praised for making dining experiences memorable. The restaurant's "locally sourced ingredients" and historic setting add to its charm, making it a "local gem."

2,704 Reviews
  1. Julie

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great time. We wanted to mix a dinner and meeting. We didn’t have to struggle to hear over the other patrons and the food was delicious. Our waiter Luigi was awesome!

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  2. Jennifer

    Toronto7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The minute we walked in the doors we were greeted so warmly. The young gentleman who sat us was pleasant and offered a booth vs the table. Within minutes we met Luigi….IYKYK! Top notch service, laughter and he made our night so memorable. My husband and I hadn’t visited for about 3 years until tonight. Borealis will now be on our weekly rotation of local dining. Thank you to all who made this dinner feel like a special occasion when it was just a night out for us.

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  3. Karina

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This is not the first time they are understaffed so the food and specially the service was TERRIBLE! we have given more than one chance as we believe they have a good concept but this will be the last one for sure.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I like the local food menu showing the distance to the selection. Food was just ok, perhaps we just picked the wrong items to showcase the restaurant. Unfortunately we were put in the side room which was quite noisy and unappealing. If we ever go back we will ask to be in main dining area. Waitress was attentive and very nice.

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  5. Alison

    Toronto1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Our dinner took 45 min to arrive - we had to flag someone down to get them to look into it. Very little in the way of apologies. We were on our way to a show which we were late for. Food was good but I won’t be going back.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We used to be big fans of Borealis, but in recent years we've been less impressed. Nonetheless we decided to give it a try tonight with friends from out of town. Three of the us chose Steak Frites. The steaks were overcooked for medium rare, and were chewy in the extreme. The fries were over-salted, over-seasoned with a cheesy flavour, and nowhere close to crisp. These were relatively expensive meals and not remotely worth it. We had made reservations, and when we arrived we were shown to a table in the very noisy bar. When we asked if we could sit instead in the restaurant, we were told, in no very friendly fashion, that if we wished to be seated in a place other than the bar, we should have specified this in the notes section of the online reservation. It has never been our experience that you need to specify that you'd prefer to be seated in the restaurant when your intention is to dine. The impression we received was that we were somehow at fault. Seriously? The one bright spot was our server, Ashley, who was friendly and responsive. But a great waitress in a third-rate restaurant does not add up to a good night out.

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  7. Janice

    Toronto5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal, great service and I loved that the restaurant wasn’t noisey. ( however it was probably 1/2 empty. Server was friendly and attentive.

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  8. Chantelle

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as always. It’s great to see the same staff from year to year. That’s always a great sign that things are as good behind the scenes as they are for guests.

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  9. Bill VIP

    Toronto11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined often at this restaurant and have been impressed with their specials. Last smoked pork chops were on the menu and were absolutely delicious, cooked perfectly, and attractively plated. This is one restaurant that never disappoints.

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  10. Grace-Anne

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent, date night menu offered lots of choices, would strongly recommend!

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FAQs

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

Borealis Grille & Bar - Kitchener is rated 4.4 stars by 2704 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Borealis Grille & Bar - Kitchener

4336 King Street East, Kitchener, ON N2P 3W6

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30–21:00 Thu–Sat 11:30–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a large lot that can accommodate all vehicles and has wheelchair access close to the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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