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Borealis Grille & Bar - Guelph, Guelph, ON

Borealis Grille & Bar - Guelph

4.6 (1446)
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
1388 Gordon St, Guelph, ON N1L 1C9

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 13 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

    Jul 15, 2025 only
    Join us on our dog friendly patio on Tuesday July 15th from 4pm to 9pm for the ultimate doggie party in support of local dog rescue Pawsitively Furever! Enjoy specialty cocktails, tacos, doggie popsicles for your furry friend, and learn all about the great work Pawsitively Furever is doing to help dogs in need!! (WEATHER PERMITTING, rain date of July 22nd, please ensure you are booking an outdoor table)
    Doggie Patio Party Photo

What 1,446 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southern Ontario

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Southern Ontario

    Healthy

  • Southern Ontario

    Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Borealis Grille & Bar in Guelph is renowned for its "amazing service and delicious food." Diners appreciate the "quiet ambience," "friendly staff," and "locally sourced food." The patio is a highlight, offering a shaded escape and hosting fun events like "dog patio parties." With diverse menu options and attentive service, it's a "Guelph gem" for any occasion.
1,446 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and service as usual. This is why we continue to visit Borealis

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  2. Eric

    Toronto / Ontario8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lady's dinner on the patio. Everyone was so happy with everything. We also enjoyed that the patio was well shaded on a very hot and humid day. I'm bringing my hubby back for a Tues taco date

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  3. Ronald

    Denver / Colorado10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good, not great. Raquel was our server and did a great job with a wonderful smile all the while. Their claim is that everything is local. Hmm. The French fries were unimpressive, limp and rather bland. McCains? Good value for good food.

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  4. Gillian

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the quiet ambience and friendly service. The food was delicious and we appreciated the numerous gluten-free or gluten-friendly options.

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  5. Melanie VIP

    Toronto / Ontario5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time trying the Brunch menu…and it was delicious! Highly recommend the Eggs Benedict!

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  6. Lois

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first visit. The food was delicious and all the staff our very welcoming. We were seated right on time to our scheduled reservation and had the option of bar or dining room. We chose the bar side.Our waitress Julianna was a delight and efficient despite being a very busy Saturday night and Collin the bartender was most welcoming and helpful with info about date night and other events.The food is prepared fresh and Julianna’s recommendations of the creamy garlic chicken and prime rib special were spot on, we savoured every bite. We shall return.

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  7. Kelly

    Toronto / Ontario9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was there with my husband and son. We were sat and immediately Raquel (I think was her name) came over to welcome us and gave us a run down of the specials. Super was brought and was very good. We will be back !!!! Great job Raquel very nice young lady and very efficient !!

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  8. Shawn

    Toronto / Ontario5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have enjoyed Borealis in the past, but found this experience disappointing. Definitely below our expectations. The food, in particular, did not impress. Each of the four in our party found our mains lacked seasoning. Perhaps our biggest letdown came when I received my prime rib - described as medium-rare to medium - and I got the end piece cooked well done. When I questioned the server she explained it was the last piece available. In fairness, our server offered to replace it with another dish from the menu, but at that point I didn't want to wait for the kitchen to prepare another meal while the rest in my party had already started theirs. The Manager discounted my entrée and gave me a complimentary dessert, but at that point the damage was done. Based on this experience, we won't return.

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  9. kristin

    Orlando / Central Florida East7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful family dinner in celebration of my son's 22nd birthday! Food & service was great & we enjoyed the dogs on the patio fundraiser too!

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  10. PatC

    Toronto / Ontario9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So much fun at the dog patio party! The taco Tuesday special is a must try

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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 4.6 stars by 1446 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
7:30 PM
Booked 13 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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