Our server Tiffany was excellent. It was Steak and frite special night, and the steak and fries were terrific. The garden salad was lovely and had one of their specialty Caesar’s which had a spicy pickled bean, celery and lemon garnish. Love the locally sourced foods, everything growing on patio was edible and a kitchen staff member came out to harvest some herbs while we were there. Would highly recommend, average to high prices depending on dish you choose.
Borealis is in my top three restaurants to go to! Never had a bad experience and food is always great. The staff there are fantastic and the atmosphere is perfect for any occasion. I recommend Borealis to everyone I know!
I had the best customer experience at Borealis Kitchener today. I went there for lunch while I was out running errands and I told the server I didn't need to look at the menu as I always have the Chicken Bacon Melt sandwich. She told me that the new menu no longer has this item. I told her not only was it my birthday but my last full meal before I start fasting for surgery tomorrow and I was so looking forward to my favourite lunch. She offered to see if the kitchen could make it and I told her not to worry that I would try something new as their food is always amazing. She suggested the OFC Sandwich which was super delicious. When she brought me the bill there was a note from the chef that thanked me for spending my bday lunch with them, wished me luck with my surgery and invited me back for a free lunch when I am feeling better. Best place ever!!!
Is there a 6 star option?
We recently had one of many work events hosted at The Borealis in Kitchener. Because of the exceptional service, we continue to host all of our work events there. The restaurant is beautiful with stunning architectural designs, and paintings. The service is always beyond fabulous, and accommodating to our needs. The food is always divine, and we love supporting farm to table!!
Thank you so much for hosting us!!! I'm sure you'll be seeing all of us soon 🙂
We had a very enjoyable dinner at Borealis Grille & Bar last night. They had a varied menu, with something for everyone. And all at our table really enjoyed their meal choices. (See pics) Nice rustic, historic decor, cool vibe and our waitress was lovely and friendly. Happy to recommend this spot.
Tasty food and good atmosphere. Servers are really friendly and very patient. I ordered the fish not really expecting much but was delightfully surprised at how soft yet crispy it was. The way it was paired with wheat of some kind really complimented it. Portion sizes were very generous! We also ordered sangria which was super good. The amount of fruit in it was just right.
Came to try this place for the first time on NYE. I am very happy with the service we received. Our server was very friendly and attentive. I also love the history of this place and the atmosphere was awesome! All the staff seemed so welcoming and provided excellent customer service from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious. My steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare. I can't wait to come back here to try more of their menu items!
Had the pleasure of enjoying lunch on the patio this afternoon. We ordered the pesto chicken burger with a gluten free bun and the ole smokey burger. The gluten free bun was a delight, which is rare for most restaurants. The menu was easy to read and understand for food restrictions/allergies. The service was incredible and we didn’t wait long for service or food. Will definitely be back.
We attended for a birthday celebration and had Luigi as our waiter. Before even getting to the meal options, Luigi was quick to give us a local history lesson about the building. Which was very fun to them take note of all the photos on the wall. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and great a attitude of being "obsessively local". Food was exceptional.
Will attend again.
Fantastic friendly service and delicious food. I wish I lived nearby so I could come more often! Amazing local ingredients done up very deliciously and great local beers on tap as well.
From the moment we walked in Borealis, we felt welcomed, important, and cared for. Our server Luigi, went out of his way to make sure we had one of our best dining experiences ever. Our meal was prepared to perfection and arrived in a timely manner. Borealis is a splendid restaurant to take your family, friends, and associates.
Thank you for much for your first class hospitality and dining experience.
We decided to try something different for our staff Christmas party this year. Borealis was awesome to work with and made the whole planning process painless. They booked us their private Tom Thomson Room which easily accommodated all our staff. They were gracious when meeting us all. The menu was set but there was an option for everyone - beef, chicken, fish and vegetarian. We had 36 people and all the food was delivered promptly and hot. No one was left waiting, nor were there any errors. We had two servers (Patricia and Luigi) working our room who were welcoming, efficient, accurate, funny and charming. 10/10! Would highly recommend for any business function or personal dining experience. Well done Borealis. Your kitchen and staff are top notch. We would not hesitate to use you in the future for any of our company functions. Cheers!
Who knew that a chickpea burger could be so tasty? Borealis has an interesting, locally sourced menu, with enough variety to please a range of tastes. Fresh vegetarian options enhance your choices.
The old school house has been expertly restored and features original brickwork and hardwood floors.
Our Server was friendly and knowledgeable and made us feel at home.
Wasn't a huge fan of the food and service when I came with a small group, but recently went with a larger group and was pleasantly surprised by both the food and service! Delightful kale salad, risotto and smores. Seems to be a hit or miss depending on the menu items and who's working. Luigi was fantastic!
We have been to this restaurant twice now, both times were amazing. Food and service were great! Give it a try, you will not be disapointed.
Decent date Night meal. I had lamb chops and my partner had the tenderloin.
The lamb was tender and delicious though a little fatty. Tenderloin was tough but flavor was great.
Great spot for a romantic date Night.
What a beautiful place that I’ve heard so much about on the radio but never went. The food was great for a reasonable price as well, the service was amazing. Luigi you are the man my friend, so kind and funny. Made sure we were always taken care of, as well as tending to all the tables around us. We felt nothing but great vibes with Luigi and the Borealis experience. I’ll be back soon Luigi thank you!!
Legitimately one of the best dining experiences my wife and I have had since moving to Kitchener from Toronto. The prices are reasonable, the food was delicious, presented well, and we were served large portions of every thing we ordered. The service was truly outstanding. In a world where customer service and hospitality seems rare, Luigi was one of the best waiters I've ever had. Not only did he recommend an entree, he recommended a side substitute based on the appetizers we were having. After dinner, he showed us the entire restaurant because the building is a converted school with tons of history. Knowing everything that can be, is sourced locally, made things even better. It didn't break the bank while we went home fully satisfied. We will be back for Date Night on Wednesdays.
Beautiful yet cozy restaurant with a great selection of locally sourced food and drinks. Amanda, our server, went above and beyond to satisfy our requests and get the hockey game for us on the TV. Food tasted amazing and we’ll definitely be coming back (and maybe this time actually get the nachos).
We took my mother to Borealis today for her 92nd birthday lunch. The staff could not have been more accommodating. The food and service were excellent. They even brought my mom an apple crumble with candles for dessert. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough!
I really enjoyed our meal here this evening. We ordered the 10oz steak, medium rare, with the small Caesar salad to start. The steak was flavourful and delicious. The veggies were also very tasty. I finished with a cappuccino, and my fiancé had a double espresso. We really like that the food is locally sourced. We plan to return!
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