First restaurant in our Canada trip. I was looking for a guys friendly place (business travel with a couple of guys) and this place seemed to fit the bill. Walking in, the Beer Bistro appeared to be a high end restaurant. The beer list is amazing, with a large list of beers, from common brews to rare finds. I had the cider myself, which I enjoyed while my friends tried a variety of IPAs. The food was good, I had the goat curry, which had a good kick to it. The steak frites my friend had was apparently really good and so were the lobster quesadillas. One must try is the Belgian frites! Don't shy away because of the description, it's worth it! Prices were reasonable, though trending high,, running $20 CAD per entree, while the drinks are about $8 or so. I didn't have room for dessert but they did look good. At the tables they had realistic flameless candles, which my friends insist deserve a half a star unto itself. The slight negative was the server never refilled our waters. I suppose they wanted to encourage the beer consumption! Overall, it was a good experience. read more

What a great meal. When our waitress first approached us, I let her know it was our first time there, especially since we are not really beer drinkers. She immediately said "Well I can help guide you." A good sign. Our friendly server then chatted to us a bit about the draft selection, and offered a few suggestions, but in the end we ended up making our own choices. I had a Weihenstephaner ("light and fruity with notes of banana and clove"). There is a huge assortment of beers available (both draft and bottled), plus a fascinating "beer cellar" selection. You could spend an hour reading it but basically the beer cellar menu is a selection of higher end beers, some as expensive as $80 / bottle! Our meals arrived quickly - the Hog Wild Pizza and the Lobster Quesadilla. My pizza was fantastic. Hot and crispy, loaded with toppings, including full cloves of roasted garlic. My friend's lobster quesadilla was filled with tasty lobster alongside a big scoop of guacamole and another of sour cream. These meals are not served with sides, so at first it looked as though they might not be substantial, but I was wrong. We split dessert - the Chocolate Peanut Butter and Banana Springroll, which is served with vanilla bourbon ice cream. The dessert was ok but the ice cream was heavenly. The bourbon adds a great flavour. I asked our server more about the ice cream - they are actually called "Beer Screams" and all made on site with different beers, such as "Rocky Road with Coffee Porter". 500 ml take-out portions are available. I can't think of a single bad thing to say. Service was friendly and helpful, food was delicious, and our bill (a 500 ml draft each, an entree each, and a shared dessert) came to about $75 with tax and well deserved tip. read more

Beerbistro - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I had a great experience at Beerbistro. I had dinner at the bar and loved the huge selection of beer of tap. I started with the Belgian Frites (huge portion) which were good (you can tell they are quality) with the provided ketchup and mayo, but I wouldn't rave about them. I then had the spicy red Thai mussels which had a delicious coconut chili sauce with cilantro, which was the highlight of the meal for me! The double IPA from Shillow Beer Co. was tasty and dark but not as hoppy as I would have liked. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place to people looking for a trendy place to grab a beer and good appetizers Downtown. read more

Beerbistro - Spicy Red Thai Mussels - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I believe the name sums up what goes on at this joint. You'll get beer and food here. Friday evening at the restaurant and it was not that busy at all; which worked out for us getting a seat. Food: I'd say for the price, there are definitely other places around downtown to get your money's worth out of it. Duck Confit Fettuccine - Pasta was cooked well; Plating-wise it could use some work. The argula used to line the perimeter of the plate had me thinking I ordered a salad instead of a pasta dish. The duck was tender but was lacking flavour. An extra few seconds to shred the duck into smaller pieces would have done the dish wonders as the eating experience was offset by trying to separate the meat into a mouth-friendly size. Would have appreciated a larger portion for the charge. Mussels (Belgian White) - 1 1/2 lbs of mussels...the shell made up quite a large proportion of those 1 1/2 lbs. In terms of flavour, this was really good. Wasn't overly rich as the lemon cut through the cream with the hints of garlic coming through. Definitely excellent dip for the bread that's offered during seating. Only issue I have with this order is that the mussels are really small Service: Our waiter was very attentive and helpful. We initially were seated at a table for 2 (we were 2 guests) but he offered to move us to a 4 people table as the restaurant wasn't too busy and he thought we could use the extra space. He also came multiple times to check on us, providing water, plates, etc. Very well done! Interior: Many seating options inside (bar, high tables, low tables, patio seating). Contemporary and cool. Quite intimate setting with the dimmed lights so definitely a place you could take a date. Walking near the kitchen area there was also a Chef's table (albeit bar seating) area which looks like fun to dine at too! read more

Nice atmosphere and decor. It was definitely a place for the working crowd. A tab on the expensive side. The food was tasty. I ordered the lobster quesadilla which was delicious. I'm not a big guac fan, but the quac they had on the side was great. My friends got the pulled pork pizza and the stuffed chicken and they both really enjoyed their meals. The menu was nice but I wish it was more extensive. That goes for the wine selection as well. I know it's the BEER bistro, but I feel there should have been more than 3 white wine selections for those who aren't a huge fan of beer. All in all, I had a tasty time and would go back. read more

Came here on a Wed night on a friend's recommendation with a friend (first time). Atmosphere seemed great, mostly business people gathering after work. The hostess gave us a blank look before asking what can she do for us, bad first impression already, I asked for a table for two and she told me we could sit anywhere. The bar was full and packed, we had the intention of wanting to eat as well, however as soon as we were making our way to the dinning room, she stops us and says "You can't come here, this is dining only" Of course we were puzzled, seeing how this was our first time and she never asked if we came here to drink or eat, she assumed without even offering us if we wanted to eat and was really misleading. After stopping us she should have asked if we wanted to eat or not, but I guess it didn't really matter to her, so we decided to eat else ware. I plan on coming back because of the huge beer selection they have, however, it won't be any time soon. read more

This place has a great interior, very clean and spacious. Great spot for after work food and drinks. Service was great, and food was nice. The menu options were comparable to a cactus club, and nothing too exotic or fun. Still nice place to grab a bite to eat read more

Beerbistro - Lamb flatbread - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here from a recommendation- Perfect medium rare steak frites and delicious mussels! Will definitely come again. Half off mussel Mondays and half off wine at happy hour. read more

Hands down some of the best service I had while visiting Toronto. After looking over the great beer list my finacé and I decided we were each going to get the three sampler beers. It was three samplers for $6. But what beers to get... we decided to leave it up to the excellent bartender/server. We told him what sorts of beers we enjoyed and he brought us back some great choices, most of them were ones we were leaning towards. To go with the the sampler beers we ordered two appetizers, Belgium Frites and some Maki rolls. Both of them were great! This place was just all around solid, it has a great menu of beer and food and a top notch staff. If you are working downtown or just looking for a place to eat or drink, Beer Bistro is a great place to check out. read more

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I went to Beer Bistro a few times, because its always been a fun experience. Great selection of beer, amazing steamed mussels, and friendly staff :) Atmosphere could use a bit of a face lift, and the hostess was vaccuming one time which was weird, but I'd still go back! read more

Beerbistro - Delicious !! - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Beer bistro is a quiet place tucked inside a corner on King St. The food is absolutely delicious. The fries are a must try. $8 for a generous amount. Great for munching as an appetizer with beer. The duck gnocchi is also excellent. Only disappointment is some of their taps run out quite quickly but that's what happens when you come on a Saturday night. read more

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I dined alone at beerbistro and the host/manager made me feel welcome immediately. I sat at the chef's table and was able to watch the chefs prepare dishes for the other diners. They were conscientious and everything was plated to perfection. I ordered the Flight of Beer, Steak Tartare, and the Belgian White Mussels. Everything was delicious! The hand chopped, Steak Tartare was set with a raw egg yolk in the center, fresh horseradish, greens, crostini, giant capers, and a few cornichons. The generous portion of Belgian White Mussels came with a side of sourdough bread to soak up the well-balanced, lightly garlic, and sweet flavor of the broth the perfectly cooked, mussels sat in. I paired that with one of the beer samples in my beer flight. The waitress was very attentive, and the head chef, down-to-earth and friendly. The service, food, and ambiance were amazing and I would happily dine here again! read more

Beerbistro - Chef's table. Belgian White Mussels. Flight of Beer. Steak Tartare. - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Incredible service! We had a group of 8 and were all so impressed with how great our server was. It was a friend's birthday and they let us split his birthday dessert among everyone. I had the seafood linguini and loved the sauce and pasta. The atmosphere was also great for dinner on a Monday (note, haven't experienced it on the weekends, but I hear it gets busy!). Great way to start the week. Would definitely go again. :) Also - lots of beer options as one would expect! read more

Beerbistro - Seafood linguini - the sauce was great as was the pasta. Shrimp could have been a little better - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Wow! This place is fantastic. The wait staff is top-notch and hands down the best service I've experienced at a restaurant recently. I had the New England styles muscles paired with the Delirium Tremens which was fantastic. If you come here experience the beer flights and order from the extensive beer list for your main dish. The Belgians frites are unbeatable with they are fried in duck fat and served with a wonderful homemade ketchup and mayonnaise. If you can get to Toronto experience this place! read more

Beerbistro - A cream based muscle dish with bacon-lard bits and leeks and paired with the Delerium Tremens beer. Just fantastic. - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Thought I was going for a good burger, shocked at how awesomely good it was! Good sauces too and very interesting beer selection. Would absolutely recommend beerbistro and goes on my internal list of top burgers anywhere read more

My fiancé and I went for dinner tonight around 7 pm and dined on the patio. We were by far the youngest people there and I feel like we got treated poorly for it. I am 7 and a half months pregnant and obviously can't drink but there was no non alcoholic beverages anywhere on the menu. Being a server myself I know what it's like when someone just orders water. I explained that I was pregnant and asked if they had any mocktails. The server seemed irritated by the question and answered with " uh... Shirley temple..." My fiancé ordered the sampling of beer and then I asked if they had any flavoured San pellegrino. He answered with the same enthusiasm "no... Just regular". Not knowing/given any other option I just got a water. We ordered the Belgian frites and bistro salad add goat cheese to start. The apps came out quickly and both were delicious. I had to stop the server to ask for more water and then asked for a juice and soda water mix. He seemed irritated again that I had asked for more water after I said thank you for the water he just placed it on the table and walked away. Our mains came out in good time. I ordered the braised rabbit ravioli and my fiancé ordered the duck confit pizza. I asked the blond women who dropped our food off for some cracked pepper but didn't get a chance to ask her to remove the empty frites container before she hurried off. I get being busy but she passed us another 3 times (empty handed) and never brought the cracked pepper. Our server returned with the second beer my fiancé ordered about 5 minuets later and I asked him to remove the empty frites container and mentioned that I had asked the women who dropped off the food for cracked pepper but she must of forgot. It didn't seem like she had told him about it either. Our mains were very good. Pizza was perfectly seasoned and had the perfect ratio of ingredients. The ravioli was perfectly cooked. I loved the sauce and the rabbit. Our server returned and asked if I'd like to look at the desert menu. I said yes. By this time he seemed to have warmed up towards us. We ordered the stout and skor ice cream and the crème brûlée. Both were on point. My favourite was the crème brûlée, very creamy and the cooked sugar wasn't burnt which sometimes happens when done too quickly. The server asked if I wanted water this time. I said yes but unfortunately never received it. We asked for the bill and received it quickly (I hate waiting around when I am done eating). I tipped the server 20 percent, as I know about tip out and I believe in tipping karma, but mainly because I wanted to prove we did belong there. The food was delicious enough for us to come back but I truly hope our next experience is better. If I wanted to be treated like I don't have money and I'm wasting someone's time I would of gone to mc Donald's. read more

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Fabulous little gem. Great menu and they take their beer very seriously. Got the steak frits perfectly cooked. Great beer selection, comfy booths and good music read more

My friends night out restaurant! Great atmosphere and service. Nice selection of beer with amazing good. Highly recommended: Muscle bowl!! My "must have" from this place. Call in a head to reserve a table because it does get very busy during night time. Tips: Mother eats for free on Mothers day! read more

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This place is super cool! They have over 22 beers on tap, 100 different bottles of beer, and lots to beer infused food. If you food and beer this is the place to be! The servers and chefs are so also very knowledgeable about the menu they have whether it's food or beer or pairings. They also have a patio on the side of the building. It does get much sun because it's between the two big buildings, but it's still nice. We order a Belgium beer with white sauce mussels and also a pulled pork burger. It was so delicious ! read more

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Nice decor, good food. Kobe beef tacos $15 - they were good in flavour but a little dry Perogies - amazing! So much depth of flavour... If you love mushrooms and onion this is the dish for you! Pricey for $18 Duck fat fries - probably our favourite dish! Huge portion for $6 served in their signature cone napkin... Really flavourful, perfectly salted and crisp (I'm sure they're at least double fried). It's not a raving review but it's certainly worth a visit. Best part is their beer selection... Organized in a way that's easy to read and navigate through the types of beer you like. read more

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Fantastic French fries and dynamite cheese fondue!!! I've eaten here a few times and been delighted every time. This time we stopped in for a few beers and a snack and were blown away with flavour and hospitality. The service was excellent, attentive while not being pushy, and a nice treat for a bar. But Beerbistro is much more than a bar, it's a relaxed high end restaurant with a focus on beer and food pairings. read more

Beerbistro - Try a flight of draught beers - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I dropped in for a catch-up with girlfriends after reading about the great reviews. The place has a high ceiling and is a great spot right near King Station, so it's great for beers after work or anything of the sort. Go figure, since it's called beer bistro. Unfortunately the bistro part fell far from expectation and left the place with a "not much to write" conclusion. We dropped in around Oktoberfest time, but the special menu wasn't much. I got the schnitzel since it's on the regular menu as well, thinking yes that's a regular item, should be safe, but really it was bland and boring. Perhaps if I was two pints in I wouldn't taste the difference? It was nonetheless not a bad place to sit and catch up, we saw many tables doing just that, but food fare is subpar and the price is more than I want to pay for what I got. Probably will not be returning unless I'm in the area and looking to grab beers in a place with a cool ceiling. That's about it. read more

Beer battered mussels - SO GOOD! I would highly recommend the New England. Paired with some Chambly (probably not recommended) - but delicious. I was not disappointed in the least, but wished there were more white belgium draught choices. Love that they have outdoor seating and had free oysters and cocktails when I arrived. Apparently it is a part of some Toronto beer festival going on, lucky me :) read more

A variety of beer selections which was great. I was visiting from NYC and found this place on yelp to grab a quick drink with friends for the night. Service was a bit slow and the waitress didn't come after she have us our drinks to see how we were doing or of we needed anything else. We had to flag her down a few times which was annoying. We sat by the bar area next to the window. read more

Out the door at at $101 for the two of us, with only one drink each, it wasn't exactly a bargain. But, we really enjoyed our casual dinner on the patio here: My wife started with a salad, while I started with the cauliflower soup. Wow, the soup was just bursting with flavor: don't hesitate, just order it; you'll be glad you did. My main was the whitefish, which was cooked perfectly and was quite tasty. My wife had the mussels which she really enjoyed; we liked the "gate" that they put in the mussel dish so that one could soak up the broth into the bread quite easily. Nice atmosphere out on the patio and good servers. read more

On the first night of our 2 year wedding anniversary get away, my wife and I strolled around Toronto looking for a late night dinner when we stumbled upon the BeerBistro. We ordered a plain cheese pizza to split. It was delicious and perfect portions for two people. The sauce and the crust were amazing. For dessert we got the flourless chocolate stout cake and cookies n' cream ice cream. The cake was off the charts good and so was the ice cream. They went together so beautifully. Our waitress was very kind and put up with all my weird questions about the nightlife and Toronto as well as answering my questions about the beers and ciders. We would definitely return to BeerBistro! read more

Beer bistro has a great selection of Ontario craft brews on tap and you can get an expensive flight (3 small pours for tasting). We sat outside on a nice summer evening and had a waiter who was both very friendly and very knowledgeable about the selection. We very much enjoyed our beer and the ambiance of the patio on the side of the building, as opposed to in front where you only have street traffic to watch. All of the menu items at Beer Bistro use beer as an ingredient and we felt compelled to try to dessert sampler. The Dragon Stout Skor ice cream was incredible and the chocolate cake was decadent. We choose wisely. All around, we were highly satisfied with the Beer Bistro. read more

Beerbistro - Yum! - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came here for a friends birthday this past weekend. The environment was cool and trendy and the service was good. It kind of reminded me of Bier Markt. I'm not much of a beer drinker but for the occasion I just ordered the lightest beer on the menu. I was very indecisive about what to order for food because everything on the menu was pretty expensive and not too many healthy options. I decided to have a screw it night and my friend and I shared the fries, a meal sized cesar salad and the duck confit pizza. The fries were UNREAL! Too good, duck fat really makes a huge difference. It was also a big portion and a good price. The salad was good but tasted like any other cesar salad and was pretty small for a $13 meal sized salad. The pizza was delicious as well but I had to pick off all the goat cheese on top but that was my bad for not reading that on the menu. Oh well! Overall a cool experience, would I come back? probably not. No negatives I just like eating at restaurants where I can order something decently healthy like a chicken dish or a good salad. read more

Beerbistro - Unbelievable fries!! - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've made two recent trips to Toronto and besides the hotel, this is the only place I visited both times. The location is really well placed just up the street from the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Sony Center. Going a little later in the evening we were able to get either seats at the bar or in the lounge area each time. The ambiance is upscale and modern, with a semi-divided bar and restaurant area. The lighting is dark and the decor a bit retro. They also have an open kitchen which I love. Not only is there nothing to hide, but it's like being invited in to their home. A small touch I always appreciate. The beer selection is interesting and eclectic. I got spoiled by the Rodenbach Grand Cru, as I love sour beers. My buddy tried quite a few including Collective Arts "Ransack the Universe" and the BraufractuM Roog, which has "entirely appropriate notes of ham". It was smokey, and unpleasant. The food was absolutely amazing, having tried the Duck Confit Pizza with goat cheese (I'm a complete sucker for goat cheese) and Mushroom Pierogi. Both were excellent and had to be finished despite being completely full. The bar tenders were also extremely friendly, checking often, joking with us and making reservations. Also, on the second visit, the bar was full but the hostess told us a party in the lounge area was paying and likely leaving. After they finished she put a reserved sign on the table until it was cleaned to reserve it for us. Class move and much appreciated. This was definitely my favorite spot in Toronto. read more

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Great place to have an awesome selection of beer and some snacks while drinking. To start my Hubbie had the BrewDog Elvis Juice and he thought this beer had too much is a grapefruit taste for his liking. It was overpowering but he doesn't like fruity beers. For food of course we had the Belgium Frites and they didn't disappoint! Tip: the size of the order is huge! It was a bit much for two to share with out entries as well. My Hubbie had the mussels New England style and he really liked them. I had the hog wild pizza and it was very good! Highly recommend. I love garlic and they must have had a whole head of roasted garlic! Yum!! read more

Beerbistro - Muscles and Hog Wild pizza atBeerbistro! Both were delish - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Douchey inattentive self-absorbed bartender but decent beers on my visit. Another couple complained to Zoe about the bartender as well while I had my one beer and then quickly left to go somewhere with better service. Wanted to like this place but oh well... read more

Beerbistro - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

BeerBistro is the OG beer hall in Toronto. And you can definitely tell by looking at it. Although it's pretty, its a little upscale and outdated compared to the other beer halls in the downtown core. LOCATION: 5/5 Right out of King Station NorthEast Exit. You can't miss it! AMBIANCE: 3/5 At first glance, the interior is quite swanky. However once being sat down, the tables were a bit outdated looking (the chairs are cute though). The lighting is dimmed which isn't great for the appeal of the food. DRINKS: 4/5 HUGE VARIETY (Can't expect less from a place called beer bistro). Ordered a flight of 3 drinks for $7. The drink menu is almost completely different from the online menu, so don't bother deciding before you get there. They arrived in small wine glasses instead of how I would expect a flight of beer to come in. They were okay and I haven't tried any of these drinks before. We ordered their cider of the moment, but we were never told what the cider was. My friend ordered a soft drink and we thought it would be free refills (as they usually are) but she was charged for it. FOOD: 2/5 Everyone's raving about the Belgian Frites so I thought I HAD to get it. I don't understand the hype - they taste like normal fries. They were $6 for a huge cone so it was worth it for the portion, it was just a little disappointing after hearing so many good things. We also got the pulled pork pizza, which didn't have pulled pork on it, only bits of cubed meat (bacon bits) and pulled pork sauce. Tasted okay but definitely not worth $16. SERVICE: 4/5 Our waiter was really friendly. He made conversation and provided service without being too overbearing. When it got to busier hours, it was a bit harder to flag him down (he seemed to he the only server in the whole dining room) PRICE: 3/5 Mains were overpriced, at least $20+ each. The flatbreads and burgers were about $16 each but didn't taste special at all. Drinks were priced alright. 500+ reviews and 4 stars for a downtown restaurant is seriously impressive. Many of the city's most popular restaurants still only have 3.5 stars on Yelp. I left pretty unimpressed though, I had expected way more. Maybe we're just not the target age group for this restaurant I guess? read more

Great service, huge selection of interesting and international beers on tap, and beautiful decor and ambiance. We also rented the private room with its own separate entrance for our intimate wedding reception of 20 guests and the service was still fantastic and friendly! The manager was extremely helpful and accommodating throughout the planning process and flexible on menu details and decor set up. Had the steak and frites which were delicious, but the stand-out menu option is their homemade ice cream/sorbet selections that are made with beer/wine/bourbon! So delicious! Can't say enough about this restaurant, we had a wonderful time! read more

Beerbistro - Private room, set for 20 ppl with restaurant-standard white linens and navy napkins - beer bottle vases a personal touch by me. - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Solid place for beers and some higher-end food. Definitely a step-up from a regular bar. They have an extensive beer list with tons of fabulous and interesting choices. The menu has lots of interesting sounding dishes, but they didn't live up to our expectation. We had the Fries, Hog Town Pizza and Smoked Trout Salad. Fries were pretty standard, not quite crispy enough for my liking. The Hog Town Pizza, we ordered the gluten-free version, had lots of toppings, but weren't super flavourful. Given that it's all pork and BBQ sauce, we were hoping for a flavour party in our mouth, but ended-up with a fairly bland pizza. The Smoked Trout Salad was good, but the dressing could have had more flavour as could the fish. I'd be game to come back to try other dishes. One of our fellow dinners seemed to love the rabbit pasta. I just hope the food is more flavourful the second time around! read more

Beerbistro - Gluten-free hog wild pizza - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Chambly Mimosa for brunch. Need I say more? Well, I will say 8 kinds of eggs benny is what brought me in. I had the spicy crab, which was delish. My bf had the bacon florentine variety, which I have to admit, was quite potent. I think it was the emmental cheese. Too much of a good thing. The service could have been better. We were both seated with our arms crossed, our knives and forks in the "I'm finished" position for a good 20 minutes before our plated were cleared. The bonus was while we were waiting for our food to arrive, we were served mini carrot cake donuts, and we were also given a sample of the brunch ceasar. I have been here once before, and I had a pleasant experience, but this time, with few tables in the restaurant, I expected better service than we received. read more

Beerbistro - Spicy crab Benny! - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Visited for a quick meet with a friend on Monday lunch hours. Was quite excited to walk in and try this place out after seeing good reviews, don't let them get you that soon like it did for me. The interior design is quite eye-catching, modern and clean. It boasts great atmosphere and my friend and I sat near the door. The staff are friendly and nice but also very professional. There was minimal wait on sitting down, getting the menu and getting to order. It's a solid 5/5 up to now. The menu is well organized, not much to munch-on for a lunch menu but we decided to get the burgers made of Canadian Chuck. I also ordered the suggestive pairing for the burger which was the Shillow Sass. It was definitely a good tasting beer and tasted just like how it was described on the menu, but I'm not a beer expert so I'll leave it there. The burger came with cole slaw and pickles on the side, with the burger itself having just lettuce and tomato. The burger itself wasnt bad, the patty was cooked to perfection, it was very moist and tasty. However the bun really threw me off, its taste didn't blend in well with the rest of the burger and it left a strong weird taste after. The texture of the bun also was pretty weird compared to what traditional burger buns are like: soft yet mildly crisp white buns. I guess the focus really is on the fact that it's probably healthy and trying to be experimental. I'll give the burger itself a 3.5/5 since there wasn't much in the burger itself and tasted alright as a whole, pickles won't change the score sadly but their in-house made ketchup (i believe) may kick it up to a 4, definitely try it out with their ketchup. The cole slaw, however was the calamity of this dish. It tasted blend, it honestly looks like how most Mondays look like; like a lazy slob of slaw was lazily thrown onto the dish. It didn't compliment the burger nor the beer, the slaw could have been left out for a better experience. I know i walked into a beer restaurant but any part of a dish that's served in any restaurant/pub/bar should never be this bad. Solid 0/5. Overall the experience wasn't bad, i just really hate that slaw. I'll definitely come back to try other menus and other beers they got, but based on what I got I'll only be able to give a 3/5. Two burgers and a pint costed ~$55 after tax and tips. Tl;dr: meh foor for too much $$ read more

Beerbistro - The burger at beerbistro, forgot what it was called - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Me and my boyfriend came here for some beer and fondue and it was great! The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and the service was awesome. Our server let us know that there would be no curry on the menu that day, and then came back to let us know that their beer fridge was down so she couldn't pour us any craft beers. Not a problem for us! Everything we wanted on the menu was unaffected and she was so kind and apologetic about it anyways. The beer pairing that was recommended for the fondue on the menu was spot on and tasted great. I only wish that we had planned to come for dinner so that we could've ordered more. We will definitely be coming back to try a few more menu options. read more

Beerbistro - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Five stars! It was our first time in Toronto and for our trip we decided to have a nice dinner somewhere. We made this reservation for 7pm. After trekking all over Toronto seeing Casa Loma, couple museums, CN tower we hurried and grabbed the sub to get there. It's only across the street at the King exit. Very Convenient for running late. We got there a lil late and the hostess said she was about to cancel us! But she didn't, extra kuddos! The place was awesome. Big fancy mirror at the back of the room. It's a big open room including the bar which does not distract or interfere with dining area. HUGE beer selection, I mean DICTIONARY of a menu, is the best way i can describe this. You looking for a good time with beer Definitely make it a point to come here. Or Wine and dine yourself if that's what you prefer. They have a staggering load of options!! Food was great had Wide noodles spinach with Black Truffle, yummy, with an Arugula salad nice n peppery. The noodles were cooked to perfection and truffle had a rich taste. They shredded the carrots and made a nice presentation. Would go over and over again! Until Ive had every beer in their dictionary! read more

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Who would have thought this place would be packed on a Wednesday night .. at 6pm? I walked in and was told the wait time would be 2 hours. Or I could go to the bar. I went to the bar. My friend ordered the Buffalo Chicken Cobb Salad and LOVED it. I sampled her dish and was very impressed. The chicken was spicy enough and blended quite well with the salad dressing. I ordered the mussels and I was astonished at its size! Hell of a lot more than the Bier Market ... at least double-triple the portion. And it was soooo delicious. If I could, I would have asked for more bread to soak up the gravy. I did not have beer (WTF?) but the selection was impressive. The service was good but not overly great - no one came to check up on us. Perhaps cuz we were at the bar. I had to walk up to the hostess to ask for the bill. read more

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We came here on a Saturday evening to find that they had a live jazz band, which was a nice surprise. They have a good variety of menu items, serving up mussels, pizza, steak frites, etc. What I like about their menu is that they suggest beer pairings for each of their dishes, which really helps to narrow down what beer to order (since they have such an enormous variety!). Whenever I come to Beer bistro I ALWAYS get the belgian frites ($6). They serve up some of my favourite fries in the city. They're blanched in beef and duck fat and are served with house made mayo and smoked ketchup. Crispy and delicious! Since I was starving, I also started with the roasted red pepper and tomato soup served with white cheddar beer bread croutons ($6). I enjoyed the croutons... the soup was just okay. Wouldn't order this again. I saw many servers walking by with kobe beef tacos.. probably should've ordered that instead! For my main, I ordered the Hog Wild Beer Bread Pizza - Berkshire pulled pork, smoked sausage, beer-cured bacon, oregano, mozzarella, garlic confit ($15.75). Loved it. C'mon, with the combination of those ingredients, how could you go wrong? My boyfriend went with the veal cheek pasta - slow-braised with maudite, hand-cut fettuccine, wilted baby spinach, zucchini ($23). Wouldn't recommend this. It didn't really have much flavour to it at all. Just bland. He normally eats everything he orders (and half of my meal...) but in this case, he didn't even finish it! My friend ordered the Coq Au Biere - nut brown ale-braised chicken, woodland mushrooms , tarragon, crème fraiche dumpling ($18). The serving was enormous! I had a bite of this and enjoyed it. My friend said he's always a little cautious about ordering chicken at restaurants since they can turn out dry, but this was really moist and had a lot of flavour. Overall, love the atmosphere and beer selection. The food, for the most part, was a hit. But given the few misses, I'd have to give my experience 3 stars. read more

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