Stratford Restaurants
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1. Bijou
$$$ | |A husband-and-wife team, both Stratford Chefs School grads, operates this small culinary gem. The chalkboard menu changes daily, and nearly everything on it is locally sourced. Two- or three-course prix-fixe dinners have French, Italian, and Asian influences. The other dining options are shared tapas-style "food flights" with a choice of four to six dishes to share among couples; roast Muscovy duck with mushrooms, beluga lentils, and carrot puree may be an option for your main course. The global dim sum Sunday brunch, with Asian small plate delicacies such as Korean braised beef cheek buns and spicy Chinese omelets, is a must-try.
74 Wellington St., Stratford, Ontario, N5A 2L2, Canada519-273–5000Known For
- Desserts like ricotta cheesecake with sea buckthorn sauce and orange sorbet
- Farm-to-table cooking at its finest
- Caters to dietary restrictions
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations essential -
2. Mercer Kitchen + Beer Hall
$$$ | |In an elevated French bistro setting, Mercer Kitchen engages chefs who have no interest in doing anything that's been done before. Wash down the innovative pan-Asian cuisine---think crispy arctic char with a sweet and spicy papaya salad---with a pint from one of a dozen rotating local craft beer taps. The kitchen welcomes post-theater snackers with a tasty late-night menu. Offerings change every few months, so expect something new every visit.
104--108 Ontario St., Stratford, Ontario, N5A 3H2, Canada519-271--9202Known For
- Rotating selection of steamed bao
- Delicious smoked meat yaki soba noodles
- Locally sourced ingredients, all dishes made from scratch
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3. Bentley's
$$ | |The well-stocked bar at this casual pub with booth and patio seating divides the room into two equal halves, with the locals converging on the east side. The pub fare includes quintessentials such as fish-and-chips, grilled steak and fries, burgers, and finger food. Salads, pasta, and sandwiches are also available.
99 Ontario St., Stratford, Ontario, N5A 3H1, Canada519-271–1121Known For
- Roast prime rib draws a crowd on Friday
- Easygoing staff and clientele
- 20 beers on tap
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4. Brch & Wyn
$$ | |You can't always please everyone but Brch & Wyn does a solid job of catering to both the strong-coffee-and-brunch crowd and the theatergoers looking to prolong an intimate evening. The mood of the converted industrial space is airy with exposed brick and beam, contrasted by tropical garden wall coverings and plush couches and bar tables.
245 Downie St., Stratford, Ontario, N5A 1X5, Canada519-305–5996Known For
- Charcuterie and artisan cheese boards
- Hearty grilled "toastie" sandwiches
- Highly curated wine and beer list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
5. Pazzo Taverna and Pizzeria
$$$ | |Located where several important streets come together, Pazzo Taverna and Pizzeria is home to one of the city's best and most convivial Italian restaurants. Have a drink and people-watch at the bar or on the patio. The kitchen creates hearty regional Italian mains—like chicken scaloppine with mushrooms, balsamic braised shallots, and wild arugula—that make good use of locally sourced produce, meat, and sustainable fish. It's a popular meeting place after a play, the decor is soothing and modern, and the service is quick and friendly.
70 Ontario St., Stratford, Ontario, N5A 3H2, Canada519-273–6666Known For
- Locals flock to the downstairs pizzeria
- Lasagna with lobster, shrimp, and crab
- Streetside seating
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations essential -
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6. Revival House
$$$ | |Reimagined French classics like steak frites with root vegetables are hearty productions created with local ingredients. Constructed in 1873 as a congregational church, the building has most of the original architecture in place, but today snowy white table linens gleam in the afternoon light that pours through the stained-glass windows. The upstairs Belfry Bar (an actual belfry) is one of the most unique places you'll ever dine on brunch creations.
70 Brunswick St., Stratford, Ontario, N5A 6V6, Canada519-273–3424Known For
- Lively summertime patio
- French comfort food
- Fantastic Sunday brunch
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Church closed Mon.--Wed. and Jan.–Mar. Belfry closed Sun.--Mon. and Jan.–Mar., Reservations essential -
7. The Alley
$$$ | |This local favorite with an Asian-fusion angle offers fresh, locally sourced ingredients in a minimalist and modern dining room. The alley patio, partially covered against the elements, is a reliable spot for wholesome creations like a refreshing cold soba noodle bowl loaded with shrimp from Fogo Island. The establishment is also a microbrewery, offering seasonal, small-batch suds on-site.
34 Brunswick St., Stratford, Ontario, N5A 3L8, Canada519-271--5645Known For
- Omakase food boards for sharing
- Giant homemade steamed bao (stuffed Asian buns)
- Tucked-away terrace filled with greenery
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.--Tues. -
8. The Planet Diner
$$ | |Don't be surprised if you end up licking your fingers or reaching for a fork and knife to polish off your burger at this polka-dotted eatery. The vegan-friendly favorites are made messy, saucy, and decadent, a respite for plant eaters who have forsaken meats but still crave the soothing comfort that only items like a creamy mac and cashew cheese can bring. While true vegans might call foul, heritage country bacon and real pulled pork can be had as well. The brightly decorated vegan doughnuts and cinnamon buns on display at the counter are hard to ignore.
118 Downie St., Stratford, Ontario, N5A 1X1, CanadaKnown For
- Brightly decorated vegan doughnuts and cinnamon buns
- Gluten-free buns available for most dishes
- Cashew ice-cream banana split
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9. The Prune
$$$$ | |Chef Bryan Steele, who is also senior cookery instructor at Stratford Chefs School, coaxes fresh local ingredients into innovative dishes with the best of what's available globally. Dishes change with the harvest, but have included Lake Huron whitefish meunière with asparagus and cinnamon cap mushrooms; and spring risotto with Parmesan, crispy egg, and wild leek pesto. The owners proudly source their meat from small family-owned farms.
151 Albert St., Stratford, Ontario, N5A 3K5, Canada519-271–5052Known For
- Themed prix-fixe Sunday lunches in the summer on the patio
- Sommelier oversees extensive Ontario-grown wine list
- Desserts made by in-house pastry chef
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.--Tues. and Nov.–mid-May, Reservations essential -
10. YSK Bistro
$$ | |Locals come to this jazzed-up eatery for the signature wraps and hot drippy sandwiches loaded with toppings like Black Forest ham and melted brie. But the daily breakfast is a special treat; favorites are the French toast with homemade apple compote and the Mennonite sandwich with homemade summer sausage, cheddar, corn relish, and honey mustard.
151 Albert St., Stratford, Ontario, N5A 2M4, Canada519-273–7041Known For
- Vibrant-patterned tablecloths
- Brilliant build-your-own-sandwich menu
- Picnic baskets to go
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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