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Borealis Grille & Bar
Categories: Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Nightlife Bars Canadian (Traditional), Bars [Edit]
4336 King St EKitchener, ON N2P 2G5
(519) 219-9007
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
3 reviews for Borealis Grille & Bar
3 reviews in English
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Review from DW H.
Cambridge, ON
11/26/2011
Ordered fish and chips for takeout, and when I arrived I added an order of samosas to go. The samosas came pretty quickly, and I enjoyed the atmosphere while I waited.
Everything was tasty, hot, and the fish was really nice... The batter was really well done. Nice and light.
I saw some great local beer on tap too... Will definitely come back for a sit down meal with a few beers.
I was told that they try and source what they can from a 100 km radius, and there are pictures of the farms they buy from on the wall.
Thanks for a great meal! -
Review from Ritesh K.
Toronto, ON
12/8/2011
Everything is great about this place, with the exception of the food, which was okay. The layout, and design of the location is great, and the staff is extremely friendly. However I wasn't crazy over the food, there just wasn't enough flavor. I ordered the Asparagus Fusilli which I found to be extremely sour; likely caused by the tomatos. The person I was with ordered the Stuffed Chicken, which turned out to be much better.
For appetizers, we ordered the Garlic Bread, I advice against this, it wasn't bad, but then again, there isn't much you can do wrong with 4 pieces of bread, toasted with cheese, probably the first thing anyone learns to cook. Instead of this, go for something else a little less common, I don't even know why it's on their menu.
The food took longer than usual to come out, but nothing to be upset over. It looks like the cook is having a tough time come up with great dishes when restricted to just local ingredients.
Given the limited choices in the tri-city area, this restaurant gets a bonus star, from 3 to 4. If I were in-charge, the only thing I would change is the menu. -
Review from Vincent P.
Kitchener, ON
Borealis Grille and Bar is a restaurant with a focus on local foods; their motto "The Taste of Ontario" sums up their philosophy. They promote and serve locally sourced Ontario foods and beverages, including a number of excellent wines from the Niagara region. This extends also to the building, which is a beautifully refurbished early 19th Century historic schoolhouse with tin ceilings and metal work created by local artisans.
As a result of this philosophy, the menu does vary from time to time, including the soup of the day, which was a delicious Butternut Squash soup. I had the Ontario AAA Roasted Prime Rib 10oz, a great cut of medium-rare beef paired with roasted parsnip mashed potatoes and a medley of seasonal vegetables and accompanied with beef jus and horseradish. My wife had the Ontario Beer Battered Fish & Chips, with Lake Erie pickerel (which is Ocean Wise certified), a side of fresh cut fries, and supplemented by a home-style tartar sauce and coleslaw. We both enjoyed the soup and the entrees... my wife particularly enjoyed the fries, and I thought the prime rib was cooked perfectly.
I would heartily recommend Borealis for those interested in having a great meal, and for those who are interested in local, sustainable food.
