So good. The cocktails are fabulous. The bread service and salad and larb were terrific starters…read more The Morrocan stew and Thai green chili curry were delicious. The stand out was the steak fries. Steak was perfectly done The fries are some of the best fries in the universe. We willl be back.

We visited The Common on a Saturday night before a show and without a reservation. There seemed to…read morebe ample seating. We chose to sit inside, but there was outside seating as well. The dining room was very cozy. There was table and booth seating. It took a few minutes for a server to come to the table and then our server changed mid service. Our second server was attentive and knowledgeable. I ordered the basil sour and it was a good cocktail. The vegetable tagine was very good and the only vegan option on the menu. Dessert was the highlight. The poached pear was delicious and I was told I ordered the last one. My partner enjoyed the chocolate cake as well. Our service went very fast. It ended up leaving us time to stroll around downtown.

Saturday afternoon , moments before 2 pm lunch end , I gather they close how a few hours then start…read morea dinner service til 9or 10 pm We shared a fish and chip lunch , it was great and fries with a aioli , the fish was with a tasty home made dill tartar sauce Great red beer and a South African Shiraz Service was friendly and efficient and welcoming We will be back And await a new restaurant theme upstairs called Briaa ? Sounds good and must experience South African fire bbq and good

Came here for a dinner on a Saturday night with the SO. We made reservations and sure enough,…read morepeople started trickling in right around dinner time. Service was EXCEPTIONAL. Except for one leeetle thing (see below). We couldn't decide between the duck liver pate and the ploughman's board so we ordered one of each...and the waiter promptly told us that the ploughman's board comes with the duck liver pate! This was helpful! So, we decided to order the "large" ploughman's board so we could share. It was HUGE. Like, enough to nearly fill us up. We still ordered mains which were delicious but we could barely finish. The one negative is that we asked for a doggy bag for the rest of the ploughman's board, and the waiter took the plate and brought us back the container. When we got home, we saw that the waiter didn't give us any of the duck liver pate (there was 1/3rd left over). Its a real shame because that's probably the thing I wanted the most. Otherwise, great place. It didn't *look* fancy but the food and service was definitely top-notch. Prices reflected that too. I would probably recommend this place, but I know Stratford has a lot of amazing restaurants and I have yet to try those.

Great place to start your day! Fantastic food! I loved the Juliet, which is a Benedict with Brie…read morecheese, bacon and avocado mash. Crispy hash browns on the side. I loved how crispy they were! Delicious latte too. Fun decor. Lots of tables and booths. The owner is a fabulous lady and she even waits on the customers. She gives stellar service. Spacious interior. The place is popular so get there early!

Very good food!! The…read moreservice is always good and served with a smile. It's a busy place so you know it's good!! I've been here a few times and have had the Ruben sandwich on gluten free bread and the pesto chicken sandwich. Both where top notch and I would order them again. The others with me had a range of items like fish n chips, wraps, bison burger, all very good and they were raving about it. When you are in town to see a Stratford Festival show you should pass by. Recommended!!

Booooring. Good service, typical boutique / tourist destination restaurant pricing (not cheap),…read moremostly small plate servings...but overall a disappointment. We ordered: blue crab hashbrowns (the only standout; would definitely order again, except that I won't likely return), salt roasted beets, brussel sprout caesar, scallops, and duck breast; then we both had creme brûlée and espresso. We tried the three white wines, one was a forgettable Chardonnay and the other two...were equally forgettable, notwithstanding being less common grapes. Only the duck was a main-size serving, and we only chose it because when we ordered there was only one order of scallops remaining (for a 5:30 seating!). I want to say "just as well" because the scallops and sauce were bland so we got to try something else...however the duck was not merely uninteresting but the red pepper sauce didn't complement and contributed nothing. The scallops were priced like a main but only four little guys on the plate, the one upside if we had both chosen them we'd have had room for another order of those crab hashbrowns. The beets were also dull, no idea why the word salt is in the name because it was absent from the dish. No tang to anything except the brussel Caesar. I've seen the brussel sprout restaurant renaissance of the last 10-15 years, this dish is pretty common now. This one was on a par with many others I've had but no improvement, and some might be put off: fully half the outer leaves are charred to the point of becoming a mouthful of ash. Not crispy, just dry ash. I guess that's different...and maybe this is the root of the problem. This restaurant makes a point of changing their menu constantly; not just seasonally, but weekly, even daily. So maybe they're just trying out stuff that pops into the chef's head. With the exception of the crab, every dish seemed to need something to make it interesting or appealing. The espresso was good, but the creme brûlée was another ill conceived concoction, with some kind of raspberry trifle thing on the bottom and the creme was a strange thick porridge-like texture and not quite the typical flavour. Last complaint: their self-description says Elevated Comfort. No. Mundane bistro look and ok seating, but that steep and poorly lit descent to the basement washrooms is the opposite of comfort. Hey, maybe we just picked the wrong items from their evolving experiment of a menu. The people are all nice, the service was good, and none of the food was bad...just meh.

We chose Elizabeth for dinner in advance of 8PM theatre tickets and made reservations via the…read moreInternet. We were seated upon arrival and the place was busy enough on a Friday night to make us glad we reserved a table. The staff were friendly and welcoming and our server spent time with us to explain the small plates concept of the restaurant. The servings are designed to be shared and the servings are larger than traditional Tapas. 3 - 4 shared dishes were recommended for a party of 2. We went for 3 plus dessert. Our choices were Grilled Brussel Sprout Cesar, Braised Short Rib Stuffed Yorkshire Puddings, and Wild Blue Crab Cake. Dessert was Creme Brulee. All were well prepared, nicely plated, ample, and delicious. We were very, very satisfied. Compared with our dinner the night after we were happy with the overall price paid and the ambiance. The place was fairly full but yet didn't feel crowded and we were able to converse normally. We never felt rushed and the staff were attentive without being intrusive. We finished our meal with time to stroll to the Festival theatre along the river with time to relax on a bench and watch the world. We'll be back.

This outstanding restaurant with excellent service and a charming atmosphere is perfect for the…read morepre-theater dinner. The signature dish is mussels that I highly recommend. My favorites are with the white wine sauce. My husband really enjoyed his Chicken Scaloppine. This restaurant has a nice wine selection to complement the delicious food offerings. I cannot wait to come back! I highly recommend it!

The food, service, and ambiance was amazing. From the friendly and attentive staff to the modern,…read moresimple, and classy dining room, we experienced one of our most enjoyable meals. The caesar salad and spinach/arugula salad were fresh, well garnished, and plentiful for a starter course. The focaccia bread with balsamic/oil dip was excellent. Our entrees were the tuscan chicken over polenta and the lamb shank over mashed potatoes. The dishes were rich in flavor, beautiful in presentation, and served pleasantly hot. Our compliments to the chef for this wonderful dining experience.

Food was great! Service was perfect! Everyone was still…read moretalking about it the next day because it was a Great experience!! Thank you!

Adorable atmosphere and great food! We god a few small plates to share and they were delicious! Not…read morea lot of places open in town on a Monday evening, but this place is bustling for good reason! The fries are great, the ribs are (as my daughter put it, "sweet and umami," and the crudete was fresh and tasty. We will definitely return!

Yum! I had the Indian spiced scrambled eggs with hash browns and rye toast, and it was delicious!…read moreMy fellow diners had bacon and hash browns and wheat toast and their food was also yummy. The interior was clean and bright, the service was fast, the price was reasonable.

No frills breakfast joint in downtown Stratford, good for solid plates of eggs and potatoes and…read moregenerous portions. I went with the Paulet Bunyan plate which came with two eggs, two sausages, two pieces of bacon, home fries, and a pancake. It also comes with toast but I skipped that since I had plenty otherwise. Everything was solid though the potatoes in particular were really good and my cousin kept stealing them off my plate! I also liked the sausage. My cousin went with a full plate of pancakes and I had the one pancake with my meal, and while they were good I felt they were both a little underdone. They didn't really have any color on them. Though the dusting of cinnamon along with the sugar was a nice touch. I would have also liked the option to go for real maple syrup (vs the individual Smuckers containers that they had) and would have gladly done an upcharge for that. Staff was really nice, though, and it's huge so there's plenty of seating during peak tourist season. Very kid friendly, too!

We did take out for lunch. The portions were huge. The flavors were so fresh and well-made. I loved…read morethe chicken wrap.

Very busy place but no place to eat inside. Sandwich was not made correctly. Ordered a scone but…read morethey did not put it on order. Had to go back and ask and pay, slightly annoying. Scone was good though.