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Borealis Grille & Bar - Kitchener, Kitchener, ON

Borealis Grille & Bar - Kitchener

4.4
4.4
2698 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Borealis Grille & Bar serves the very best of locally crafted foods and beverages. We bring "The Taste of Ontario”, the highest quality of fresh products from Ontario farmers, breweries and wineries to our guests each and every day. We carry a great combination of lunch and dinner items to chose from, with an assortment of 20 Micro Brews on tap and a selection of Ontario's top wineries. This combined with a deep respect for local heritage and craftsmanship and an unwavering dedication for sustainability has given us an award wining recipe.
There are 5 things we consider when we choose what goes on our menu:
1)Taste. Superior quality, taste and freshness from buying local.
2)Health. Whole foods are more nutritious, period.
3)Environment. Less transport, less waste, lower carbon footprint.
4)Community. Trusted relationships with local farmers, brewers and wine makers.
5)Economy. Buying local supports, strengthens, and diversifies our regional economy.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (519) 219-9007
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Kitchener
  • Cross Street
    King Street East & Sportsworld Dr. (Maple Grove Rd
  • Parking details
    There is a large lot that can accommodate all vehicles and has wheelchair access close to the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    We are located at Sportsworld Drive in Kichener. Bus route 52 (Fairview Park/Ainslie St. Route).Here is a link to the transit map.http://www.grt.ca/en/routesSchedules/resources/2014transitmapKW.pdf
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • Wednesday Date Night

    Multiple dates available
    On Wednesday evenings two can dine for $69.95. Includes 3 courses, with multiple choices for each course!

Offers

  • Thursday 1/2 Priced Bottles

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

What 2,698 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Borealis Grille & Bar in Kitchener offers a delightful dining experience with a focus on local ingredients. Guests praise the "amazing service" led by standout servers like Luigi and Stephanie, and enjoy a "great atmosphere." The menu features delicious options like mushroom rigatoni and fish tacos. A must-visit for its warm hospitality and flavorful dishes.

2,698 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

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

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  2. Janice

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

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

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  3. Chantelle

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

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

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  4. Bill

    VIP

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 20 February 2025

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

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  5. Grace-Anne

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 February 2025

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

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  6. Rich

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Mushroom Rigatoni with the blackened chicken addon recommendation by the exceptional waitress was amazing!

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  7. Alicia

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was excellent and the service was great!

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  8. Sydney

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience here was amazing! Our server Luigi was the best of the best and absolutely made our night with his jokes and amazing service!

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  9. Kacper

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and atmosphere was also very nice but the star of the show was the service from Luigi. He brought a dynamic attitude, was very personable and friendly and made you feel at home. Service was timely and felt natural. Will definitely be back and hope to be served again by Luigi.

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  10. Antony

    VIP

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, served with care in a pleasant, modern ambience

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FAQs

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

Borealis Grille & Bar - Kitchener is rated 4.4 stars by 2698 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Borealis Grille & Bar - Kitchener

4336 King Street East, Kitchener, ON N2P 3W6

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    King Street East & Sportsworld Dr. (Maple Grove Rd
  • Area
    Kitchener
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a large lot that can accommodate all vehicles and has wheelchair access close to the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    We are located at Sportsworld Drive in Kichener. Bus route 52 (Fairview Park/Ainslie St. Route).Here is a link to the transit map.http://www.grt.ca/en/routesSchedules/resources/2014transitmapKW.pdf
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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