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Borealis Grille & Bar - Guelph, Guelph, ON

Borealis Grille & Bar - Guelph

4.5
4.5
1397 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
21:30
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Borealis Grille & Bar is a restaurant that serves the very best of locally crafted foods and beverages at everyday prices. 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. Combined with a deep respect for local heritage and craftsmanship and an unwavering dedication for sustainability and the environment, Borealis represents the embodiment of our philosophy and values.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Organic, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (519) 265-9008
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Smit Rawal
  • Catering
    Please call the restaurant for any catering or private dining inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    Our wine cellar private dining room is a beautiful stone room constructed with local stone from Milverton, Ontario. The room seats a maximum of 24 guests (we do have options for larger groups, see below). Special prix-fixe menus are available and can be tailored to your group's preferences and needs. Room contains a large flatscreen TV for presentations with HDMI hook up and mac adaptor. Our Tom Thomson Dining Room is also available to book out for private functions and features a brand new 16:9 100" HD Projector screen with full AV capabilities for special meetings or events. Room seats a max of 80 people. Please contact the restaurant for more details!
  • Area
    Guelph
  • Cross Street
    Arkell Rd.
  • Parking details
    Parking is available at the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, 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!
    Wednesday Date Night photo
  • New Year's Eve Celebration Dinner

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Begin ringing in 2025 with our chef-curated New Year’s Eve dinner, featuring locally inspired dishes and celebratory craft cocktails! Indulge in standout creations like our VG Farms Tomahawk Short Rib ,Crispy Skin Manitoulin Trout, classic Steak Frites, and Mushroom Rigatoni. And to end the evening on a sweet note, savor decadent desserts like Maple Creme Brulee and a rich Chocolate Torte. Join us for an unforgettable night of flavors, festivities, and the perfect start to the new year! We're also making it a family affair with a Kid's Countdown @ 6pm!
    New Year's Eve Celebration Dinner photo

What 1,397 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Southern Ontario

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Borealis Grille & Bar in Guelph impresses with its "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests love the "quiet ambiance" and locally sourced menu. Highlights include the "fantastic" buttermilk fried chicken and "amazing" trout dishes. The patio offers a lovely dining experience, while staff are "accommodating" and attentive. Highly recommended for memorable meals!

1,397 Reviews
  1. Lori

    Toronto

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice date night. Didn't have kale for kale Caesar and sub mixed greens which did not work at all :( Server was very pleasant but service was a tad slow. Enjoyed our day night

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  2. Robin

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The experience was uneven. When we entered the lobby, there was no one there, so I had to find someone to seat us. There was some delay while this was organized. Once seated, we were ignored until I signaled to a waitress. Even though she was not the assigned staff to our table, she stepped into the breach, and was excellent for the rest of our stay, even staying past the end of her shift to make sure we were attended to. Kudos to her! The food was good. They brought the wrong salad for my wife, but brought the correct one promptly and comped the wrong salad, which I was happy to eat. Would we go again, uncertain. There’s so many good restaurants in Guelph, we would likely eat somewhere else.

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  3. Melanie

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I tried the Novemburger and it was delicious. The service was excellent, as always! A special mention goes to Tamara who is incredibly knowledgeable and always makes our dining experience memorable. Thank you Borealis; we will be back!

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  4. Phil

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food , great service. Don't hesitate to enjoy this place.

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  5. Bill

    Pittsburgh

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Date Night, food was very good. The Cinnamon Pear Martini was so good I had two.

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  6. DavidB

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So many great menu choices.....will need to return to try other selections. The overall dining experience was excellent!

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  7. Marc

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favourite restaurants, they never disappoint! Great food, great service, great atmosphere.

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  8. Lindsay

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Their food is amazing! I am never disappointed there. I recommended the fried chicken sandwich! Their garlic sauce that comes with the parm fries is delicious as well! Definitely a must try in Guelph!

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  9. Lillian

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch with friend. Food was delicious and our waitress was wonderful. Knowledgeable and helpful.

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  10. Janice

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyable lunch - good food, excellent service. Nice corner booth which was quiet so we could talk 😊

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FAQs

Borealis Grille & Bar - Guelph offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (519) 265-9008.

Borealis Grille & Bar - Guelph is rated 4.5 stars by 1397 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
21:30
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Borealis Grille & Bar - Guelph

1388 Gordon St, Guelph, ON N1L 1C9

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Arkell Rd.
  • Area
    Guelph
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Organic, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available at the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Smit Rawal
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (519) 265-9008
  • Catering
    Please call the restaurant for any catering or private dining inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    Our wine cellar private dining room is a beautiful stone room constructed with local stone from Milverton, Ontario. The room seats a maximum of 24 guests (we do have options for larger groups, see below). Special prix-fixe menus are available and can be tailored to your group's preferences and needs. Room contains a large flatscreen TV for presentations with HDMI hook up and mac adaptor. Our Tom Thomson Dining Room is also available to book out for private functions and features a brand new 16:9 100" HD Projector screen with full AV capabilities for special meetings or events. Room seats a max of 80 people. Please contact the restaurant for more details!
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