I don’t normally leave reviews, but the service we experienced at this restaurant was awful.We arrived around 7:45 pm on a Friday night. We didn’t have reservations but were told no problem, they have open tables. We sat down and ordered cocktails followed by a bottle of wine and 5 different appetizers to share between three people. We then also ordered a bottle of wine and a beer. By 9pm the server started coming around every 5 minutes to try to clear food we were still eating. By 9:30 we were told it was last call, which is fine. We looked on google and saw that the restaurant closes at 10. Early for a Friday, but again, no problem.We didn’t order more drinks because we still had half a bottle of wine to finish. The waitress then came back again like 5 minutes later and said, the staff and I was to close up and handed us our bills. We paid and tipped well but still had almost a full glass of wine to finish. At 9:45 the sever turned on the full bright lighting in the restaurant and literally walked up to our table and said “I’m locking the door so….”After spending $100/person for food and drinks, I’m shocked to have literally been kicked out before your closing time. The waitress was so unprofessional. And now after reading the owner’s responses to other people’s reviews, I’m even less impressed.As a Burlington resident, there are a dozen other restaurants downtown that I would rather take friends and family. I will not go here again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Steve Ewing
Great food. Awesome portions. Just need to bring back grilled
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sławomir Pondo
One of the best steak I have ever eat. Great small place with great meals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eileen
Enjoyed a delightful lunch with former colleagues in the most warm and welcoming environment. The bruschetta was fresh and flavourful and the salmon crepe with dill sauce was superb with perfect portion size. Our server was friendly and attentive while allowing us time to visit and reconnect. Highly recommend.
Benjamin Wiebe
Is a very good food, seafood cook to perfectionIs large portions, and Comfortable environment small
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paula L
Stopped in for lunch today and will be back for dinner soon. Burger with bacon and blue cheese, house cut fries, Lake Erie perch tacos, salad, and sticky toffee pudding were all delicious. Cozy atmosphere and great service. This would be a perfect date night spot.
Melanie Pearce
What a seriously cool, little place. Very quant. Great food. I should have taken a photo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Beaudry
Food and staff were amazing. Menu has lots of options to choose from. Highly recommend.
Our first time dining at Downtown Bistro, the food was fresh, delicious beautifully presented. We were greeted by Jessica who looked after us in a very relaxed yet professional manner! Make sure you go to enjoy this wonderful chef!
Lovely afternoon lunch with my Sister. Cozy little spot to catch up and enjoy some fresh creative food. Service was good too! And they offer free parking behind restaurant which is always convenient for a downtown location ?
beverlyg
This is my favourite restaurant in Burlington and always enjoy but table configuration was less than optimal making the four of us very crowded as it also did to the table behind us.
It was small and intimate. Our waitress staff was outstanding. I had the pecan crusted chicken and it was the best chicken I've ever had. My husband had the filet. He said it was also one of the best steaks he's ever had! Everything was home made. Excellent! Would definitely recommend
RonF
The seafood crepe was very tasty accompanied by fresh crisp salad. Dinner companions ordered crepes as well.....all entrees delicious. Wonderful carrot cake as dessert with specialty coffees. Jessica server was delightful.....bubbly outgoing personality added to our experience.
Al Quadros
Our go to restaurant downtown Burlington. Service is wonderful. Food is fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blackened Salmon Irish Organic Salmon with Seasonal Salsa and Basmati Rice, Crispy Risotto Balls, Oven Roasted Herbed Beets with Burrata Beet Coulis, Grilled Calamari with Red Pepper Aioli
I don’t normally leave reviews, but the service we experienced at this restaurant was awful.We arrived around 7:45 pm on a Friday night. We didn’t have reservations but were told no problem, they have open tables. We sat down and ordered cocktails followed by a bottle of wine and 5 different appetizers to share between three people. We then also ordered a bottle of wine and a beer. By 9pm the server started coming around every 5 minutes to try to clear food we were still eating. By 9:30 we were told it was last call, which is fine. We looked on google and saw that the restaurant closes at 10. Early for a Friday, but again, no problem.We didn’t order more drinks because we still had half a bottle of wine to finish. The waitress then came back again like 5 minutes later and said, the staff and I was to close up and handed us our bills. We paid and tipped well but still had almost a full glass of wine to finish. At 9:45 the sever turned on the full bright lighting in the restaurant and literally walked up to our table and said “I’m locking the door so….”After spending $100/person for food and drinks, I’m shocked to have literally been kicked out before your closing time. The waitress was so unprofessional. And now after reading the owner’s responses to other people’s reviews, I’m even less impressed.As a Burlington resident, there are a dozen other restaurants downtown that I would rather take friends and family. I will not go here again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Great food. Awesome portions. Just need to bring back grilled
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
One of the best steak I have ever eat. Great small place with great meals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Enjoyed a delightful lunch with former colleagues in the most warm and welcoming environment. The bruschetta was fresh and flavourful and the salmon crepe with dill sauce was superb with perfect portion size. Our server was friendly and attentive while allowing us time to visit and reconnect. Highly recommend.
Is a very good food, seafood cook to perfectionIs large portions, and Comfortable environment small
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in for lunch today and will be back for dinner soon. Burger with bacon and blue cheese, house cut fries, Lake Erie perch tacos, salad, and sticky toffee pudding were all delicious. Cozy atmosphere and great service. This would be a perfect date night spot.
What a seriously cool, little place. Very quant. Great food. I should have taken a photo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and staff were amazing. Menu has lots of options to choose from. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sauteed Muscles, Seafood & Chicken Jambalaya
Wonderful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our first time dining at Downtown Bistro, the food was fresh, delicious beautifully presented. We were greeted by Jessica who looked after us in a very relaxed yet professional manner! Make sure you go to enjoy this wonderful chef!
Restaurantji Recommends
Lovely afternoon lunch with my Sister. Cozy little spot to catch up and enjoy some fresh creative food. Service was good too! And they offer free parking behind restaurant which is always convenient for a downtown location ?
This is my favourite restaurant in Burlington and always enjoy but table configuration was less than optimal making the four of us very crowded as it also did to the table behind us.
It was small and intimate. Our waitress staff was outstanding. I had the pecan crusted chicken and it was the best chicken I've ever had. My husband had the filet. He said it was also one of the best steaks he's ever had! Everything was home made. Excellent! Would definitely recommend
The seafood crepe was very tasty accompanied by fresh crisp salad. Dinner companions ordered crepes as well.....all entrees delicious. Wonderful carrot cake as dessert with specialty coffees. Jessica server was delightful.....bubbly outgoing personality added to our experience.
Our go to restaurant downtown Burlington. Service is wonderful. Food is fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blackened Salmon Irish Organic Salmon with Seasonal Salsa and Basmati Rice, Crispy Risotto Balls, Oven Roasted Herbed Beets with Burrata Beet Coulis, Grilled Calamari with Red Pepper Aioli