Downtown Bistro & Grill
441 Elizabeth St, Burlington, ON L7R 2L8, Canada
Phone: (905) 639-7577
Website: https://www.downtownbistro.ca/
Downtown Bistro & Grill in Burlington is a 4.6-star Bar restaurant with 433 Google reviews, known for Beef Short Rib and Pork Schnitzel.
Why we love it
- Canadian cuisine with Bistro influence
- Located near Near Brant St and James St
- Cozy and intimate, great for dates, live music on Wednesdays
- Casual fine dining with personable service
- Canadian cuisine with Bistro influence
- Located near Near Brant St and James St
- Cozy and intimate, great for dates, live music on Wednesdays
- Casual fine dining with personable service
What to Order
Beef Short Rib
This beer-braised beef short rib is a showstopper, known for its phenomenal tenderness and rich flavor, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
"A phenomenal, unctuous and exceptionally tender beer braised beef short rib with mashed and seasonal vegetables. Fantastic!!! Highly recommended!!!"
Don Kovacs
Pork Schnitzel
A large portion of pork schnitzel, often highlighted as one of the best in the GTA, served with an outstanding mushroom sauce.
"We both had the pork schnitzel dinner last year and came back to Burlington specifically for it again. Large portions with an absolutely outstanding mushroom sauce on there. It is one of the best schnitzel dinners in the GTA."
Paul Halasa
Bistro Burger
This burger is frequently praised as one of the best, with a fabulous blue cheese option available.
"I'd especially suggest the Bistro Burger. It was one, if not the best, burger I've ever had!"
Emma McIntyre
Pear Salad
A refreshing and well-regarded salad, often featuring poached pears, noted for its excellent taste and generous portion.
"The poached pear salad was so good! I had the pickeral which was also yummy. Portion sizes were generous and the quality was excellent."
Mary Anne Duncan
Baked Brie
A tasty appetizer, often served with garlic, that is a popular choice to start your meal.
"From the garlic brie appetizer, the trout and crusted chicken to the toffee pudding dessert, everything was simply delicious."
Felix
Jambalaya
This jambalaya is described as amazing, with a wonderful smoky heat that complements the mussels, shrimp, chicken, and sausage.
"I was amazed it had a wonderful smokey heat that didn't distract from the mussels shrimp chicken and sausage."
jackie
Inside Scoop
- Wednesdays feature live music, often with a great guitarist.
- The restaurant is small and can feel cramped, especially for larger parties.
- Consider dining on the patio for a different atmosphere, though the back patio can be sunny.
- Service is consistently praised as friendly, professional, and attentive.
- It's a quiet spot, ideal for intimate evenings, dates, or small groups of 4 or less.