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Borealis Grille & Bar - Guelph, Guelph, ON

Borealis Grille & Bar - Guelph

4.6 (1451)
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
1388 Gordon St, Guelph, ON N1L 1C9

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2 people
7:00 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
  • Food Day Canada 2025 The Great Canadian Food Trail

    Aug 1, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025
    Savour the Flavours of the West Coast at Borealis Guelph Celebrate Food Day Canada with a culinary journey to the West Coast—right from the heart of Guelph! Our specially curated menu showcases the best of the region's bounty, featuring Pacific Ocean cod cakes and a smoked pork chop glazed in whiskey maple BBQ sauce, topped with crispy onions, apple chutney, and bacon, served alongside roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables. End on a sweet note with our decadent B.C. Buzzing Honey Cake. Toast to the season with West Coast-inspired cocktails like the West Coast Smash and the Pacific Fizz (non-alcoholic). Crafted with local ingredients and full of bold, refreshing flavour—these sips are made for summer. From Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 10, join us on the Great Canadian Food Trail. Each of our restaurants will feature dishes from a different Canadian region. Dine with us and enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card to your favourite Neighbourhood Group restaurant!
    Food Day Canada 2025 The Great Canadian Food Trail Photo

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What 1,451 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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 offers a delightful blend of "local food" with "amazing service" and a "lovely patio." Guests rave about the "friendly service," with staff like Raquel and Julianna providing exceptional experiences. The menu features delicious options like fish tacos and prime rib, making it a "Guelph gem."
1,451 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Nancy VIP

    Toronto / Ontario29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family had supper at Borealis on Father's Day. Four of us ordered four different dishes which were, as always, delicious! The two desserts that capped off the meal were divine! Our server was attentive and helpful. Borealis is a Guelph gem that we enjoy returning to whenever we get the chance.

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  7. Liz

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The patio is amazing! There are umbrellas at every table so you always have shade if it’s a hot and sunny day. The food was good, part of our group ordered brunch and the other part ordered handhelds. They were able to accommodate all allergies. The menu tells you how far things are coming from and that was a nice touch.

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  8. Duncan

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The 1lb of wing was underwhelming. 7 or 8 wings does not a pound make. The dipping sauce was bland (over diluted), carrots and celery were skimpy. Parmesan fries were great.

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  9. Dale

    Calgary / Southern Alberta4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Ambiance I out on the lower side as the inside could use an update. Table top wore out, baseboards all banged up as was the bar. But… food and service was great.

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  10. Monty

    Exclusive1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    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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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 1451 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
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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