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Borealis Grille & Bar - Guelph, Guelph, ON

Borealis Grille & Bar - Guelph

4.7 (1432)
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
1388 Gordon St, Guelph, ON N1L 1C9

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
Borealis Grille & Bar is a restaurant that serves the very best of locally crafted foods and beverages at everyday prices. We bring "The Taste of Ontario”, the highest quality of fresh products from Ontario farmers, breweries and wineries to our guests each and every day. Combined with a deep respect for local heritage and craftsmanship and an unwavering dedication for sustainability and the environment, Borealis represents the embodiment of our philosophy and values.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Organic, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Smit Rawal
  • Catering
    Please call the restaurant for any catering or private dining inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    Our wine cellar private dining room is a beautiful stone room constructed with local stone from Milverton, Ontario. The room seats a maximum of 24 guests (we do have options for larger groups, see below). Special prix-fixe menus are available and can be tailored to your group's preferences and needs. Room contains a large flatscreen TV for presentations with HDMI hook up and mac adaptor. Our Tom Thomson Dining Room is also available to book out for private functions and features a brand new 16:9 100" HD Projector screen with full AV capabilities for special meetings or events. Room seats a max of 80 people. Please contact the restaurant for more details!
  • Neighborhood
    Guelph
  • Cross street
    Arkell Rd.
  • Parking details
    Parking is available at the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Wednesday Date Night

    Multiple dates available
    On Wednesday evenings two can dine for $69.95. Includes 3 courses, with multiple choices for each course!
    Wednesday Date Night Photo
  • Doggie Patio Party

    Jun 17, 2025 only
    Join us on our dog friendly patio on Tuesday June 17th from 4pm to 9pm for the ultimate doggie party in support of National Service Dogs! Enjoy specialty cocktails, tacos, doggie popsicles for your furry friend, and learn all about the great work NSD is doing for individuals with physical and psychological challenges!! (WEATHER PERMITTING, rain date of June 24th, please ensure you are booking an outdoor table)
    Doggie Patio Party Photo

What 1,432 people are saying

Borealis Grille & Bar - Guelph reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southern Ontario

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Borealis Grille & Bar - Guelph shines with its "amazing service and delicious food," offering a relaxed atmosphere perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "exceptional seafood chowder" and perfectly cooked dishes like the "prime rib." The restaurant's commitment to sourcing local ingredients adds value to every dining experience.
1,432 Reviews
  1. Monty

    Exclusive1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best local food around. Always top quality. Able to have an intimate conversation with quiet, soft background music.

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  2. Sharon

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and abundant. Service was cheerful and helpful.

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  3. Kate

    Toronto9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and delicious food. The short rib was incredible!

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  4. Marnie VIP

    Toronto8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was absolutely excellent! I believe she is quite young and only with a few months experience but she treated us great!!! Many thanks!

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  5. Phyllis

    Toronto8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious fish tacos. Enjoyed our lunch. Will be back.

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  6. Christina

    Toronto2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Patio is nice...... . Menu had great choices ......

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  7. Angela

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The brunch was delicious! Fresh and tasty! Mimosas (pear( were also delicious! Staff were friendly, service was great!

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  8. Valerie

    Toronto26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food and service were excellent. Borealis is my go-to restaurant for lunch with friends. My fish tacos were perfectly cooked with generous, tasty toppings.

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  9. Doreen

    Toronto1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Although our server was pleasant, our food was not ordered to the kitchen. We waited an hour and ten minutes for our food. We were offered a bowl of fries to tie us over “ on them”. This should have been offered as a discount on our meals not a bowl of fries. The food was very good once we were served. Sadly we will not return.

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  10. Tina

    Toronto8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night out. Beef dip was a little mushy and I would have liked a salad or vegetables with the Fish Tacos and not the chips. Those suggestions would take my review from a 4 to a 5.

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FAQs

Borealis Grille & Bar - Guelph offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (519) 265-9008.

Borealis Grille & Bar - Guelph is rated 4.7 stars by 1432 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Borealis Grille & Bar - Guelph

1388 Gordon St, Guelph, ON N1L 1C9

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Arkell Rd.
  • Neighborhood
    Guelph
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Organic, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available at the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Smit Rawal
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please call the restaurant for any catering or private dining inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    Our wine cellar private dining room is a beautiful stone room constructed with local stone from Milverton, Ontario. The room seats a maximum of 24 guests (we do have options for larger groups, see below). Special prix-fixe menus are available and can be tailored to your group's preferences and needs. Room contains a large flatscreen TV for presentations with HDMI hook up and mac adaptor. Our Tom Thomson Dining Room is also available to book out for private functions and features a brand new 16:9 100" HD Projector screen with full AV capabilities for special meetings or events. Room seats a max of 80 people. Please contact the restaurant for more details!
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