Stratford Restaurants
Stratford is a foodie’s paradise. The array of Stratford restaurants, café’s, and coffee shops is astounding. Whether you are searching for a casual lunch or dinner, an elegant dining experience, or a quick coffee and a snack you will find it here. The following is by no means an exhaustive list of Stratford restaurants but are some great places to eat in each category.
Elegant, Fine Dining –perfect for very special occasions !
BIJOU
www.bijourestaurant.com
“A Culinary Gem” honouring 24-years of locally inspired cuisine. Features a selection of ever-changing items on the a la carte menu. Consistently fine dining.
REVIVAL HOUSE
www.revival.house
A restaurant par excellence in a church! Who knew? A unique site offering locally sourced food, craft brews, wine, music & events. Contemporary French-Canadian food and exceptional service.
THE PARLOUR
www.theparlour.ca
Exceptional cuisine and award-winning customer service. Creative twists on classic fare with quality and freshness. A casual lounge, patio, dining room
THE PRUNE RESTAURANT
www.theprune.com
Stratford’s culinary fine dining stalwart, in their 45th season. Creative and seasonally inspired menus prepared by gifted chefs and served by professional staff. Now located at the Stratford Chef School on Ontario Street.
THE RESTAURANT AT THE BRUCE
www.thebruce.ca
Elegant dining at its best! Contemporary Canadian cuisine using the very best of Perth county ingredients. Open all week for dinner, Sunday for Brunch and Afternoon Tea.
Casual Dining - every bit as delicious !
BLUEBIRD RESTAURANT AND BAR www.bluebirdrestaurant.ca
A bistro inspired menu. Snacks, small plates, large plates, dessert, wine and cocktails. Open late from 5pm.
CAFÉ BOUFFON
www.cafebouffon.ca
French inspired restaurant featuring crepes, salads, pastries and light meals at lunch, then transforming into an elegant dining room for dinner.
DEMETRES
www.demetresfamilyeatery.com
Great little restaurant with good home cooked meals at a reasonable price. Service is very pleasant. Great souvlaki and moussaka!
ELIZABETH
www.elizabethstratford.ca
An elevated restaurant in the heart of downtown. The fresh, seasonally driven menu changes frequently depending on the availability of local ingredients. Our new favourite!
FOSTERS
www.fostersinn.com
Steps from the Avon Theatre, Foster’s has a friendly, efficient environment. Great steaks with refreshing touches to classical dishes made with local ingredients.
THE COMMON
www.thecommonstratford.com
An eclectic restaurant with a great hidden patio. From Chef Tim Otsuki, a fresh focus on comfort food from his travels around the world.
ROMEO’S CORNER CAFÉ
www.romeoscornercafe.ca
Friendly service and comfort food elevated! Great burgers, wraps, and salads. Our favourite place for breakfast - that's why we like to send our guests there! Open daily for breakfast and lunch until 2, and Friday and Saturday for dinner.
Pub Food- when you crave munchies and brews !
BENTLEY’S
www.bentleysbarinn.com
The place for beer, homemade pub food and a casual atmosphere with indoor and patio seating. A fun, friendly place to hang out with friends. We like Bentleys!
BOAR'S HEAD PUB
www.queensinn@rogers.com
Old-world charm, casual dining in or on the patio, a great Canadian and British pub menu. Ribs, wings, burgers, beer. Walk back to Mornington Rose in 10 minutes!
MERCER KITCHEN BEER HALL
www.mercer.beer
Izakaya style menu plus a twist on all your comfort favourites. Diverse craft beer and wine list. Indoor and patio seating.
International Cuisine - so yummy !
ASIAN
MEI SHANGHAI
www.meishanghai.ca
Wonderful take away in Stratford. Friendly staff, delicious flavours, food is hot and fresh. Lots of options on the menu including combination plates and meals for 2+ people. Bring your take-out back and enjoy it on the veranda at Mornington Rose!
MONE-THAI
www.mone-thai.com
Family-owned Thai restaurant offering spicy curries, noodles and other traditional Thai food in modest, compact quarters. Take-out available.
PEARL SUSHI
www.pearl-sushi.ca
A wonderful variety of fresh Japanese and Korean items – sushi, sashimi, hand rolls, chicken teriyaki, specialty rolls and entrees. Wonderful dragon rolls!
STRATFORD THAI CUISINE - www.stratfordthaicuisine.com
My favourite! Authentic traditional dishes made from the fundamental tastes of Thai food: sweet, sour, bitter and salty. Awesome cashew chicken and mango salad. Victoria's favourite!
EUROPEAN
FULL HOUSE Bar and Grill
www.facebook.com/FullHouseRestaurantStratford/
"A Taste of Europe" featuring menu choices from Bulgaria, Germany, Poland, and Italy. Great cabbage rolls, stuffed peppers, burgers, and pierogies.
INDIAN
RAJA
www.rajastratford.ca
Authentic Indian Foods are made from scratch with fresh ingredients which have a mixture of fresh and dried spices. International buffet daily and regular menu options.
BOBBY'S TANDOORI HOUSE
https://bobbystandoorihouse.com/
Lovely menu of authentic Indian and Fusion foods made from scratch. A sure winner!
ITALIAN
FELLINI'S
www.felinisstratford.com
Stratford's favourite Italian restaurant (ours too!) Serving lunch and dinner daily with classic Italian dishes in a cucina-style atmosphere. Salute!
PAZZO PIZZERIA
www.pazzo.ca
Delicious thin-crust pizza, pasta, antipasti and salads. Great service, very friendly staff and nice atmosphere in the city’s most historic cellar. Craft beer and selected wines.
MEXICAN
EL CACTUS TACO SHOP
www.elcactus.ca
Primarily a takeout shop. Offers a Mexican street food style menu using traditional recipes and techniques. Bar can host up to 10 guests with patio seating in summer.
QUESADA BURRITOS AND TACOS
www.quesada.ca
Take-out and dine-in casual Tex-Mex restaurant. Hand-mashed guacamole and house-made salsa with Mexican-inspired flavours - a true "foodie" experience.
MIDDLE EASTERN
TAHINI'S
www.tahinis.com
Middle Eastern inspired cuisine - a distinctive fusion of Middle Eastern flavours with other global culinary influences. Try the chicken shawarma wrap, fattoush salad, or falafel, as well as a variety of bowls and wraps.
PLANT-BASED
THE PLANET DINER
www.theplanetdiner.com
Where herbivores can bring their carnivores. The majority of the menu is plant-based foods, with a few limited meat options. The Planet diner has something for everyone.
