We came here for lunch and we were all disappointed with the burgers. There was a group of 6 of us and we all ordered the classic burger and pulled pork sandwich. The burgers all came out "close to medium rare" and we were not told. Blood was dripping, so we barely finished it. The pulled pork sandwich was so messy and the bottom potato bun became very soggy because of the sauce. read more

Nice atmosphere Food is good. Went during weekday Good service, server very helpful. Lots of selection read more

Love the Patio. A great place for a beer and appetisers. Our waitress was kind with a great sense of humour.

Another after work hangout of mine as it's conveniently located by king station. It's typically packed with the after work crowd but starts to clear out by 8pm on weekdays. Service here is always friendly and they try to accommodate you as best they can. Food-wise I've only tried the wings, which I'm in love with. Smoked in house, and tossed in a homemade buffalo sauce. Can't say no to that! They have a really great selection of beers, definitely something for everyone. The servers are pretty good at making recommendations as well. All in all always a great experience here. read more

Beerbistro - Wings - so good! - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I remember when beer bistro first opened- i remember the food being so delicious and special. I looked forward to coming here after work. I'm not sure what has happened over the years but man... very sub par food and terrible service. No water for our table, food came out before drinks, friend didn't have his food so we couldn't start eating, no napkins for the table, the list goes on. We live close by and sort of ended up there by default- now we will probably make sure we never go back. It feels like there are a lot of after work people here- maybe commuters going back home wherever home is but... come on. After work crowd deserve better!!! Also wanted to mention that everything was terribly overpriced. Everything could be half price given the quality of everything. You might as well go to a jack astors. I think it would be way better to be honest. Or if you do go, just get beer. Fries were even terrible- but what a description on the menu! My mussels had sand in most of them. Very sad, expensive, salty. Out of towner from Vancouver with us too. Pretty embarrassing. read more

Duck poutine is a must try in my opinion. Service and ambiance and value are all good.

Food was tasty and good portions. Prices are reasonable. I ordered the pork chop, juicy and quite tasty. The virgin mojito was refreshing. My partner had the Caesar salad with chicken and he said it was pretty good. Noise level was similar to a sports bar. Service was good. read more

I came to Beerbistro for dinner with a group of friends after work. We made a reservation for 8+ people and they accommodated us well. Started off with the fondue as an appetizer. The waitress said it feeds 2-4 which I think is pretty accurate depending on how much people eat. The cheese was flavorful and smooth, and included a good mix of different cheeses (not sure which ones though). The bread was dry but okay to eat when drowned in cheese and I think they give you free refills. For the main, I had the hog wild flatbread. The pizza dough was chewy and grilled well, but the bbq sauce was a bit too sweet for me. The confit whole garlic pieces were the highlight of the flatbread. My friend ordered the beef curry which was delicious. Beerbistro has a huge selection of beer (duh) and some local beers that are worth trying. Overall I had a fun dinner and would recommend for a casual meal with good company! read more

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**This review is for beer only** We stopped in for beers at the bar and had a fantastic time. The beer selection was great and the bartender was friendly. I can't speak to the food but it did look good. read more

I used to have a favourite restaurant near the Scotia Bank theatre called the Fat Belgian. It closed down a few years ago. They used to have the right combination of food and drink that both my husband and I could enjoy. He enjoys seafood and I do not...but they had amazing mussels, which I discovered are cooked in the most flavourful broth...welcome to today's meal...we found a place called the Beer Bistro. I was looking for a place to eat before going to the Leafs game and low and behold, I found this place. I looked at its menu and saw that they also had a selection of mussels for my husband to enjoy with some very flavourful sounding broths. They also have Belgian frites with mayo and a wide selection of beers. All of the above things are items that we enjoyed at the Fat Belgian. My husband ordered the New England style mussels and the Belgian frites. I ordered the wild mushroom Bolognese. According to my husband, the mussels were delicious! I only tasted the broth with the provided bread, but I have to agree, it was delicious! The broth was flavoured with Blanche de Chambly beer, scallions, potatoes, and thick cut bacon. Yum... The serving size of the frites are huge! You can definitely share them with 4 people, but I had to order them because of what all the otter reviews said about them. It comes with mayo and their own smoked ketchup. The wild mushroom bolognese was very tasty. You can definitely taste the wild mushrooms and the Bolognese sauce. I am very happy to have found a replacement for the Fat Belgian that keeps both my husband and I happy. At the moment...I'm deciding on dessert... read more

Beerbistro - New England mussels with bread (on the left), wild mushroom Bolognese (on the right), and Belgian frites (in the middle). - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The service and beer selection is a 4 star. However, the caesar salad with steak was not as substantial as I was expecting. There was not a ton of lettuce and it was quite yellow. Everyone else I was with seemed to enjoy their meals. We had an all star waitress who took all 9 of our orders without writing anything down and was spot on when the food came out! I'd return for beers! read more

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Came here at 4:30 for 'Appy Hour' time (2-5) and dinner. They have inside eating as well as an outdoor section. We went for the outside which was a very pleasant setting. Service was slow for the whole dining experience. Took 15 mins before someone acknowledged us. I think this is due to being understaffed not because of the servers abilities. For the 'Appy Hour' specials (had to ask for the menu), just about everything was sold out when we tried to order. We ended up having the truffle parmesan frites and the Belgian White mussels. (Cajun Shrimps and salmon crostini - both finished). Both dishes were a good size serving and very tasty. The fries came with a side mayo dip. Wines are 1/2 at this time, so had a glass of white (dirty glass - had to be changed). We also ordered dinner. I had the wings. They were very flavourful with just the right amount of sauce. Very tasty. Came with celery on the side. My husband had the burger. He felt it could have been seasoned a bit more. Another person in our party wanted the taco - Sold out. The beers the others in the party were enjoyed. Overall, this place has a really nice atmosphere, good food (when available :) ), and a good variety of beers. I will be returning. read more

There are only 3 things to order here if you want delicious food for a fair price. The fries. They're fried in duck fat, full of flavor and highly addictive. The fries at Beerbistro is worth a second visit. When I'm in the city again, there's no question, you'll see me having the fries as an entree. The mussels. They're served with sour dough bread and come in a whole range of flavors. The only 2 issues is that the mussels are a little on the small side and to not order is the 'Fancy Smancy', which has lobster and crab. It's not worth it, the crab tasted canned and I barely saw any chunks lobster. If you stick to any of the other flavors though, you're in for a good meal. The 3 glass tasting flight (3 ounces each) for $6 I found the other entrees overpriced and mediocre at best. The 4/5 stars Beerbistro received is due to the friendly and knowledgeable staff, the tasting flight, mussels and of course the melt in your mouth fries. read more

Beerbistro - $12 for all this - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Beerbistro is one of my favorite restaurants anywhere. Every time I visit Toronto, I try to get here at least once. I love the atmosphere at the bar and in the restaurant itself, but my favorite spot is the little booths with tables in the bar area. It's just so cozy! The tap list is amazing and there are also many bottles to choose from, as well as wines and other cocktails. Not only is the booze great, but the food is not an afterthought! My husband and I split the Belgian frites and duck salad and we each got a butternut squash soup. My mouth is watering just thinking about all of it! The fries were plentiful (so many fries!!) and super tasty but not greasy at all. They were served with mayo and smoked ketchup and I just couldn't get enough. Then the duck salad came and it was the perfect combination of flavors, plus the duck was cooked perfectly. When I thought I might burst, the butternut squash soup came and it was so delicious that I devoured every mouthful. It actually tasted like butternut squash and was not overly seasoned or salted. The waitstaff are always top notch and even when it's busy I never feel abandoned. My only minor complaint was that they stopped serving gluten free pizza but never took it off the menu. Still, I can't wait to come back next year! I'm already making room in my belly for all those fries!! read more

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After going to Bier Mart for brunch without doing any beer tasting, the adventure inner me feel like I have been deprived. I want to go somewhere for some decent food (Bier Mart though has an impressive beer menu, but I was not impressed with their food) and some beer tasting, that's how I ended up at Beer Bistro. My Yelp Drinking Buddy was impressed the moment he stepped inside the Beer Bistro. Friendly staffs, great beer selections, tasty food, classy yet casual atmosphere... oh and the Patio!!! Our waitress was so patient and help us pick our 6 beer tasting selections. I am not a real beer expert and I could not even pronounce the name of the beer correctly... but it was an enjoyable experience! We have the Spicy Kobe Beef Tacos ($13) to share. It was a little disappointing.. so disappointing that my YDB even forgot he ate that. It was either spicy or the Kobe beef just tasted like regular beef?? Belgium White Mussel ($16.95) which I really enjoyed. Light and creamy and not overpowering, really bring out the freshness of the mussels... I LOVE mussels!! Flourless Chocolate Cake ($9) was so good, that my YDB ended up licking the plate.. yes he really used his tongue.... hmmmm Beer Bistro is a great restaurant for casual dinner with friends where you can hang out over a pint or a romantic dinner with someone specials... But for me, I would definitely be back for a drink or to either at the bar or on the patio! read more

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Great late night bar with good late night food. The bartenders are very attentive. I got a set of flights of their local beer, which was very good. read more

Beerbistro - Flights. Poutine and tacos. - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Dined here for Valentines Day after enjoying Bier Markt I really wanted to try this place after reading the reviews and noticing the selection of beers available. We ordered the following: - Belgian Frites - Drunken Mushroom Pizza - Steak Frites And also ordered some beers, I don't recall the names of them though. The food and drinks were amazing, we simply enjoyed everything including the service. Our server was very helpful in selection of beer and very attentive. The food was cooked perfectly and the steak was the highlight for me since some people can't seem to cook medium rare properly. I'm impressed and I would love to come back to try out the other appetizers as well. It is a casual dining but the atmosphere is romantic and great for dinner. read more

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3.5 stars... service and craft beer variety is a 4 star. The food... it had some gaps sadly. Those duck fat & beef tallow fries ... Amaaaazing. Beer bistro has been known to be for a while. If you think the craft beer halls is all new, you need to know that Beer Bistro has been around 10 years and serving up craft beers from around the world since then. Ground zero would be here. The space is quite large with a huge vaulted ceilings and a large patio off to the side. I would say it reminds me of a nice upscale bar. Casual but not your neighbourhood spot. There is a bar area with a few large big screens. So if your date is wanting to watch the hockey game and pepper you non stop with questions, you got your spot. There is also an open kitchen into the dining room so you can watch your food being created. Service here is great... on point, always available, and pleasant. They're incredibly well informed on the many beers that is found in their encyclopedia. She was able to help tell us which beers wouldnt be our favourite knowing that what we liked. They always checked in on us and kept our smaller table clean of used plates. As for their beers... good god, the book was insanely long but thankfully detailed in highlighting key tasting notes. I loved how they have many different types locally but also internationally. I also really liked how a lot of these craft beer were so affordable... none of these crazy $14 per glass for a Toronto craft beer. Rather we found good Collective Arts ones for only $7.50. I love this and I hope they continue this. Hog wild flat bread - You can smell the bacon and bbq sauce as it passes your table. Thats what made us order this one. It's a nice size for an app... good to share among a few people. The taste was ok... the bbq was a typical sweet sauce with not a lot of zing or flavour. The meat on it was a touch dry and not sure cause it was dried out in the oven. The base was really dry and with no flavour. It was more like a dried out biscuit. It's decent bar food. 3/5 Truffled potato pierogies - Another shareable app with crisped up pierogies with a few toppings. The inside of the pierogies was a lot but not a lot of flavour. It was just a lot of mashed unsalted potatoes. I didn't taste any truffles or mushroom flavours through the dish. Visually it was appealing but not sure if there was more to it. 3/5 Spicy Red Thai mussels - A generous cast iron pot arrives to your plate and it's filled with plump and hot mussels. Not a single one was closed or had broken shells. That was very good to see. There was enough broth on the bottom to soak up the sauce but for the beginning, it was so hard to try to get the top mussels any flavour because you couldnt just dig down to the bottom easily. It would have been great if they could toss all the mussels into the sauce before serving. First world problems. Maybe Spicy Red Thai was the wrong flavour to get but this was not spicy... I wouldnt even say it was mild or even Thai. No ginger, galangal, or spices that reminded me of Thai mussels I had at Kiin. So maybe go for the other broths instead. 3.5/5 Belgian Frites - THIS... is what you come for. The beef tallow and duck fat fries are just so good. Possibly one of my favourite in Toronto so far. Tried Wvrst and Bellwoods which are considered other top Toronto fries and Beer Bistro is the clear winner. Every fry is super hot, crispy, doused in salt, and nicely bronzed. This was just well executed and they give you a huge cone of it! Just delicious... Beer and Fries at Beer Bistro. Hell ya. I didnt even use the sauces they gave me cause it tasted good on its own. 4.5/5 Not sure if the kitchen was off that day but clearly they got some things done well. Those fries are amazing. I have to give credit to the staff... just attentive service from a bar is always good to me. Definitely a good spot to try a variety of beers without feeling the hipster judgement. read more

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Cooking with beer; food pairing with beer; and food that is friendly with beer - that is what beerbistro is all about! Revisited after not having been there in ages and was very please that it is as solid as I remembered. An oldie but goodie, this beer-centric bistro serves up delicious beer-infused dishes that goes great with beer. Even their ice cream has beer in it! The Dragon Stout & Skor bar ice cream is so smooth and rich, you will not see other ice creams the same again Their beer selection is constantly updated to reflect current beer trends while still maintaining crowd favourites. I got a pint of the Azzaca IPA and a pint of Brooklyn Sorachi ace and they were both excellent. They really do know their beers here. Overall I think the food and drinks here are quite decent and the pricing is right for a restaurant located at Yonge/King. Definitely a fan. Recommended! read more

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Beer Bistro is tucked in the corner of Yonge and King, and I remember the first time I was here, I had difficulty locating the restaurant. It's easy to walk right by if you don't know that it's there. Onto the food. We ordered a whole bunch of things to share Cheese and lager fondue- aged cheddar, emmental and hacker-pschorr edelhell. This fondue was disappointing compared to the ones I had from Bier Markt. First of all, the baguette was unremarkable and bland. The melted cheese was only lukewarm when it came out. As well, I thought the cheese had a grainy texture and wasn't as tasty as the one from Bier Markt. After we were done with the baguette, there was still a lot of cheese left in the pot. New England Style Mussels: steamed in beer broth with beer bacon, leeks, potatoes, cheddar, parsley vienna lager and a touch of cream. The mussels were served with a loaf of freshly baked Cantillon Sourdough, which tasted a lot better than the baguette that came with the fondue. The mussels were definitely a pleasant surprise.The broth, in particular, was wonderfully flavourful, perhaps a little salty on its own, but perfect for bread dipping and accompanying the mussels. My mom was prying out every last piece in the pot. Belgian frites: blanched in beef and duck fat, and served with house-made mayonnaise and smoked tomato ketchup. Of course, the fries here are a must-order. For $6, you get a heaping portion of very delicious fries, and these are my favourite in the city! They are also probably the best valued item on the menu. Lobster Quesadilla: I enjoyed the combination of leeks, sweet peppers, corn, smoked cheddar, basil and cilantro stuffed in a tortilla shell. Of course, the avocado salsa and gueuze-soured cream were excellent accompaniments as well. Applewood smoked back ribs: grilled apple, arugula salad and roasted garlic mash. I was quite happy with these ribs, and they were almost fall-off-the-bone tender. The sauce was appropriately sweet and added a smokey punch to the flavours. However, the roasted garlic mash potatoes were really awful! It was dry, chunky, and bland. In the end, we left most of it on the plate and finished everything else. Rocky Road Ice Cream Sandwiches: coffee porter ice cream, homemade marshmallows and walnuts, sandwiched between two stout brownie cookies. You can definitely taste the beer in the ice cream, and I really enjoyed chewing on the walnuts and marshmallows folded into the ice cream. To sum up, Beer Bistro had hits and misses. The Belgian frites, the mussels and the ice cream sandwiches were the high points of the meal. On the other hand, I would definitely stay away from the black cod and fondue in the future. That said, I look forward to coming back and trying out the other varieties of mussels. read more

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The service is good , location is convenient and the tables are well spaced. Food is only ok though, good beer selection but not a standout downtown. read more

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4 stars for the food, but I'm taking one away because my friend and I couldn't shake off the negative attitude of the hostess the whole meal. We entered the revolving doors around 5pm and the hostess gave us a weird look, y'know the WTF look, and we stared expectantly back until I broke the silence, "Hi" "Uh, hi." "Um, can I get a table for 2 please?" "Oh. You want a table? Okay. Sure." I mean, of course I wanted a table, why else would I be here? Yes I look like a teenager but that shouldn't affect the service I receive. Ugh. Pet peeve. At that point I considered just walking out but this place was bookmarked for both of us so we stayed. The server completely turned our meal around though, he was really nice and spoke to us like he would friends. My friend got the grilled salmon on top of rapini and cauliflower gratin ($22). I only got a bite of the gratin but it was damn good. I got the duck confit pizza ($17) and it was SO good and rich. The duck was shredded and tender, the sweetness from the caramelized onions balanced out the saltiness of the goat cheese, and the potatoes were soft while the dough was crispy. The waiter coyly slid the dessert menu onto our table and we couldn't help but get the creme brulee ($8) to share. This is by far my favourite creme brulee because they use a wide ramekin, resulting in a thinner custard base and a whole lot more of the caramelized sugar, which I find is the best part. I do want to come back to try the belgian frites, but probably not anytime soon. read more

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Boy the food quality has gone down here. This is the 3rd visit where the food was of poor quality so I feel an update is warranted. The beer selection is still great though they have competition now so sitting on their laurels won't do them any good as the food quality has to be brought up. Things started a bit shaky as somehow we ended up ordering the the Syrah and it was off (teaches us to order wine for place synonymous with beer) On to the food we ordered the following Beer Burger: Devoid of seasoning and the necessary fat IMO. The bun didn't do it any good either as it had an odd finish to it. The salmon which came with couscous was so oily that plate looked it was ladled with oil. The chicken curry was strange attempt at regional cuisine as the meat still had skin on it. Needless to say we won't be back here for food for sure. 2.5 stars mainly due to the beer selection. read more

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I was in Toronto for a day and wanted to find a place downtown to eat. Looking through the reviews on Yelp - and the fact I could make an OpenTable reservation - we chose Beerbistro. The menu looked amazing online and there were outdoor seating options available. For a nice May evening, this sounded pretty good to me. We had an underage person with us, so I had to call the restaurant first to make sure we could still come. We got a table outside and quickly realized the flowers that line the railing had a lot of bugs in them that were flying around. If I were to come again, I would probably think twice about sitting outside unless I was just having drinks. There were also pigeons flying around and a feather landed on one of the plates as we were eating - thankfully it wasn't on food. The coaster the server put down was for Shillow Beer. The make a Saas on the Side - a brown ale that's advertised as being "lightly roasty and modestly bitter." I ordered this thinking it must be good, but they were out of it. Instead, I went with a La Trappe Tripel from the Netherlands. The description sold me on it: "Brewed by monks, who focus all of their pent-up energy on beer." I'll be looking for this back home. Dinner started with a side of Belgian Frites, which were drenched in beef and duck fat and served with a house-made mayo and smoked tomato ketchup. We got two of these for the table and I ate about 2/3 of one myself which was about 1/3 more than I should have eaten. I thought they were good, but the youngster at the table knew something was different with these frites and just couldn't get into them. I think if they had offered a regular ketchup instead of the smoked tomato version (as they did for his burger) and some salt, it would have helped. I personally thought they were pretty tasty, but I could have gone for some salt too - or a side of curry. Continuing with dinner, I went with a small bistro salad, which was house mixed greens, fine beans, tomatoes, cucumber, and beets with a lemon white beer truffle vinaigrette. The small was plenty big and I didn't quite finish it all, but the flavors all went together very well and the different kinds of beets on the salad were amazing. I almost didn't want to eat it because it was put together and presented so well, but after snapping a few pictures I didn't waste much time getting into this. Definitely a good choice for our evening meal, and a great way to remember my one night in Toronto! read more

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3.5 Stars After a night out for dinner my friends and I wanted a place where we could just chill with some drinks. We were walking around and came across this place and since it wasn't busy on a Wednesday evening we decided to check it out. It has that sports bar..but we aren't trying to be a sports bar kinda feel and it does pull it off. Some tables and some booths lend to that feel along with the dark lighting and dark furniture. Trying to be sexy but not really there yet. We seated ourselves and a server came over right away with their drinks menu which is extensive. They have a 12 days of Christmas beer special that they do annually so you can order from there or the regular menu. The table next to us insisted we try one of the 12 beers of Christmas and were kind enough to buy us a bottle (can't remember the name but it was the red bottle). It had a nice deep flavour -not my cup of tea but not bad either. I ordered the strawberry beer (yes I like them fruity and I wanted something to drink that would match my kickass catsuit and sparkly boots). The server said this was the fruitiest of them all and he was right! It's a lovely pink (!!) colour and really did taste like strawberries. Lovely. At the end of the night we ordered the duck frites which were a great snack! Crisp and rich in flavour they were a great end to a fun evening. Service was always pleasant and made great suggestions along the way - definitely utilize their knowledge and try something new. We were here on a Wednesday really late in the evening and it was still fairly busy so I can only imagine on a weekend. Try on an off day if you don't want to wait. read more

Beerbistro - Strawberry beer - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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First time back after a looooong time. This used to be our go to! The menu hasn't changed at all - maybe that should have been a red flag. Beer list still extensive with many on tap. The services wasn't good - it was dead and things took forever. I dunno - this used to be one of "the" spots! Seems dated now. Brought some out of town guests don't think I would again. read more

I had supper tonight with my pals Franca, Liz and Rona. Since we met at the Beerbistro, which is one of Gord's favourite places to have a beer, he joined us. Rona and Liz ordered mussels ... Liz got Belgian White and Rona got Provençal. Franca ordered a Spinach & Quinoa Salad with shrimp. Gord ordered a Hog Wild Pizza. I ordered the Pulled Pork Primanti. There were fries in my sandwich. My sandwich was soooo messy! We all enjoyed our meals and would get them again. Kirill, our server, was friendly and took good care of us! It was a fun evening and it was fun to catch up! read more

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Came here a couple weeks ago for my birthday celebration and I am glad I picked this place! I love beers and what better way to celebrate it than to have beers that are paired well with the food! The menu also seemed pretty enticing so it was decided. I made reservations about a week in advance and they had no problem accomodating for the 8-9 people I was expecting. Over the phone, they were very friendly and happy to have me as their future customer. It was smooth, quick and no hassle! Thank you! When we got there, it was a pretty place that had pretty cool decor and there was a nice bar area in the center part of the restaurant. As well, upon entering the hostess offered to hang our jackets up which was neat! Our waitress was very kind and patient when we wanted to wait for a few others to arrive before making an order. She was also very patient when we struggled to make our beer selection during the orders as a few of us were getting the flight of beers. When we couldn't decide right away, she offered to grab us some testers which was very helpful! And then the food! I think my friends enjoyed their orders as they were all pretty content during and after eating. I definitely enjoyed mine. Although, the one thing I wish was that they made my portion juuust a bit more because when I finished I was still a little hungry. Regardless, taste was great and I have no complaints. I got the Wild Mushroom Bolognese pasta dish. Overall this place is quite nice with a good variety of choices on the menu. I would definitely love to come back to try a few appetizers and their other main dishes too! Thank you for being part of my birthday celebrations Beerbistro! You were a wonderful find! read more

Beerbistro - Flight of Beer - forget the names but 2 Fruity ones and Pilsner Urquell - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is usually a place I'll stop by if I find myself downtown one night without dinner reservations - this is a great place for either a casual dinner or a late night snack. The restaurant is fairly big so more likely able to accommodate walk ins or last minute reservations. You can't go wrong with their mussels or their frites. We've tried a number of items on their menu but these are our staples. The atmosphere is warm, cozy and casual, and a place you can always rely on for good food. read more

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Cozy atmosphere and bright inside. There's a bar with a TV on the side. The service was outstanding and the waitress knew exactly what to recommend when I asked for drinks and signature foods. She knew what beers complimented which food menu item. Ordered the Belgian fries with smoked ketchup and mayo, beef tacos, cheese fondue, and the Hogwild pizza to split amongst a party of 3. We decided to order foods to split and avoided the main entrees. Next time I might try the Steak Frites. The food came quick and they tasted great. My favourite must-haves were the Belgian fries. I've never tried smoked ketchup before. The drinks were really good too, options tailored to each person's tastes. Mine were smooth when I ordered the Beaus and the Blanche de Chambly. Definitely a great place to go after work or even during a team lunch! read more

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casual atmosphere, not too fancy, not too casual. I would say, this is just a place to get good beer and maybe some decent food. the menu was ok- 3 out of 5 stars service was attentive 4 out of 5 stars overall execution on the food, nothing to write home about. Noone hated their food but noone talked about it like I have to come back. So not totally a bad place, it was satisfying and served its purpose. was the dining experience of a lifetime? No, and its really a better pub than place to eat. Just know that going in. read more

Food is okay. Ordered the "to-die-for" pierogies - wasn't wowed. Bistro salad was "meh." I really was looking forward to this place based on the reviews. Unfortunately, the only thing cool about this place is the decor. Showed up around 9 in a Friday and there was no wait. Probably indicative of the joint, right? Ordered the bistro salad and added grilled chicken. Greens were overdressed and wilted. Chicken was dry. So dry that I felt like I was eating cardboard. Pierogies looked great...but flavor was lacking. Unfortunately, the one thing that I was looking forward to was not worth getting again. Cousin said his beef tacos were just okay. Maybe it was an off night. MAYBE. But, not so sure I'm willing to drop $100 on the chance it may be another"meh" meal. read more

By far the best meal we had while visiting Toronto! If you love good food and great craft beer then Beerbistro is the place to be. The food: Hog wild pizza- bacon, sausage and pulled pork sauce. Need I say more? Truffle potato perogies- crispy and delicious without being too greasy. Smoked salmon- rolled and served on top of a potato pancake. Steak tartare- my go to dish pretty much everywhere. Made perfect with a cracked egg on top. As for the beer we had way too much to mention and left more than a bit tipsy. But for the full run down go to their website to down load the full list and beerbible. During the summer months outdoor seating is available and service is on point. I'll for sure be back next time I'm in town. read more

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2.5 (but that felt too harsh) Full disclaimer, the food lived up to the hype, the service is really where they took the hit (as well as the pricey-ness overall, but that is to be expected I guess). I made a reservation on a Friday for 5pm, and they told me only upon arriving that we had a two hour seating limit (not usually an issue, except our waitress had a bad habit of disappearing for 20 minute intervals between delivering food and drinks, but I digress). The place has a warm and hoppin' atmosphere with the bar side seemingly like a financial district watering hole and the dining room at the back being more formal. The "featured beers" prices vary A LOT (from $7.08 - $38.50 for single pours). The "normal beers" in the menu are much more reasonable and so tasty! The belgian fries are delicious and crispy, with homemade ketchup. The mussels are also great! We had the brussel mussels (spicy and a little sausage-smokey), and the english mussels (like a chowder, but less rich, and a nice bacon potato taste). They come with cold bread (that should definitely be warmed for such a nice place...the small things make a BIG difference!). THIS IS ABOUT THE SAD SERVICE (so feel free to disregard): Our waitress was THE WORST! She disappeared for long stretches and failed to check in. I had to ask for ketchup 3 times before it arrived at the table. She kept bringing food to the wrong tables, seemed angry when we wanted to order more food, or drinks and was surly and rude. While everything about the restaurant seemed to scream financial district decadence, their service made them seem like your subpar suburb diner). For those who watch the mindy project, imagine Beverly the nurse as a waitress....yep, that bad... read more

I get knocked, down but I get up again You're never gonna keep me down I only wanted to drink a beer drink (not a whiskey drink, not a vodka drink) but the first time I came here there was no room at the inn so I had to look elsewhere. However, that didn't stop me and the second time I tried...success! Started with the Potato Skins-white beer smoked salmon, housemade goat cream cheese, red onions & fried capers. OMG! They were great. My amigo had the Hog Wild Pizza-berkshire pulled pork, smoked sausage, beer-cured bacon, oregano, mozzarella, garlic confit. Delicious. I had the steak frites (which was superior to the meal I had at Hawthorne). Service was good. It wasn't that crowded so it was quiet (although we were probably loud). Beers were nice but I'd had my fill for the day so mostly drank water. Yeah, I like this place. read more

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This review is Specific to holding events. Beer bistro has a FANTASTIC private room that you can reserve. It can hold up to 40 people if needed. The spot was great! I held a private poker game for someone's 40th birthday. They absolutely loved the food and beer but that's not what this is about. These 5 stars go to Lesli! She was the one who helped me coordinate everything. She was extremely personable, very communicative. She figured out the type of event I was doing and laid out the options. She kept in touch leading up to the event and made sure everything was handled on the restaurant end! If you're looking to hold a big dinner or cocktail hour for a large group, look no further read more

My boyfriend and I dined here on a weekend for lunch. The restaurant serves their brunch menu until 3pm, so we took advantage and ordered $3 beer mimosas. You can't go wrong with mimosas. The staff are well educated on their beer offerings and the food. We had great service from the beginning of our meal to the moment we left. We ordered a large bistro salad, the fries, and the spicy red Thai muscles. The salad was perfect to share, it had a good dressing and variety of veggies. With no protein, I probably wouldn't order this as a main. The Belgian frites were phenomenal. Blanched in beef tallow and duck fat, and served with house made mayo, they were probably some of the best fries I've ever had. Perfectly crunchy, salty and very flavourful on their own. The muscles were cooked in a flavourful broth with peppers and onions. They were tender and a little spicy and came with sourdough for dipping. If I dined here again, I would have a very difficult time ordering something else off the menu. I loved each dish we tried and would highly recommend them! read more

Beerbistro - Spicy red Thai mussels - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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4 stars for the fries only. Months later, I still dream about the fries. Belgian-style. Fried in duck fat. Excellent portion. What more can you ask for? Extensive selection of beer. What's great is you can try any 3 draft beers for $6 for 4 oz pours. Mussels were nothing memorable, though the sauce was perfect with the delicious complimentary bread. We hung out in the bar area, which had comfortable seating and fantastic service. This was a short stop for us, just a quick bite and beer, so we didn't get to try the rest of the menu. But I would definitely stop for the fries if I'm in the area. And some beer. read more

Beerbistro - Belgian frites - Bistros Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food here would of been way better if the service was better. We had a server who goes by Private Ro. We are Americans, have never been to this establishment and have questions about things on the menu. RO WAS AN ASSHOLE TO BEGIN WITH. I'm not sure what happened to him today but he needs to take a day off. He was very short in explaining things on the menu and didn't grab us extra condiments when asked. I had to go to the front and ask a server at the bar. We got the food and he checked on us once. He changed my order to "save me money" but I didn't ask him to do so. Do not make choices for me when I ordered something with no hesitation. The worst part was when we decided to pay, he was so rude In telling us WE DON'T TAKE AMERICAN MONEY THIS ISN'T AMERICA! We also didn't know how to use the card machine and he didn't care to explain it. I'll never be back or recommend this place to anyone. read more

First time for me today and I was stunned by the lack of service. Food arrived after 40 min. and did taste very good. However service was horrible and sow with people leaving before ordering. Saw the manager poouing himself beer while we waited for service. read more