Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Halton

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

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Cherry House Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (489)

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

Burlington

About the restaurant

Cherry House reflects comfort and elegance in a contemporary setting while merging the finest quality ingredients and a standard of cooking second to none. Our menu offers the best of North American cuisine with French culinary influence ensuring a true epicurean delight. Beginning with locally sourced, ‘in-house’ freshly prepared dishes, from our mouth-watering bread to our decadent desserts, to an esteemed 200+ list of the world’s finest wines, Cherry House prides itself on delivering an unforgettable dining experience.

Michael Cherry, Founder and Owner and Executive Chef Anthony Trenton share in a philosophy that “Moments matter… Creating a memorable experience and earning your patronage is what inspires us to do what we do - with excellence – always”.

Top review

Kevinvip

Dined on Sep 3, 2024

Excellent food, excellent service. Highly recommend.

The Carriage House Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (681)

CAN$51 and over

European

Burlington

About the restaurant

The Carriage House Restaurant in Burlington has been a favourite with locals and visitors for the past 15 years.

Whether a business dinner, a group function in one of our private rooms, a special occasion or a night out with your favourite person the ambiance, food and service are sure to impress.

The menu focuses on fresh seafood and steak. Start with grilled octopus, tuna sashimi, avocado and crab salad, lberico ham, seared diver scallopsand follow with one of our USDA Prime cuts of steak, rack of lamb, duck, pasta or choose from our freshly available seafood of the day. Our comprehensive wine list and friendly staff complete your experience at the Carriage House Restaurant.

Top review

sina

Dined 4 days ago

Very pleased with our experience. Excellent staff. The food was 10/10

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Popular dish

Beef Tenderloin Steak

Oliver's Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (459)

CAN$51 and over

Steak

Oakville

About the restaurant

Oliver's Steakhouse offers fine dining for locals and visitors in Ontario. This four-star, family-run, modern steakhouse restaurant has won New York's Wine Spectator's Award for Excellence each year for over a decade. The decor is contemporary and stylish, and the food is prepared with a keen eye for detail and taste.

Featuring the best of premier steaks including A5 Kobe, American Wagyu, in house dry aged USDA Prime and PEI naturally raised grass fed beef along with an assortment of home-made pastas and fresh fish.

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Markvip

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and great service, but the prices! Maybe a little much.

Tin Cup Sports Grill - Oakville

4.8

4.8 (158)

CAN$30 and under

American

Oakville

About the restaurant

Sleek sports bar offers pub fare & eclectic entrees

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Fran

Dined on Aug 15, 2024

Chicken Club is really good. Fries could be a little crispier.

The Lord Nelson

4.9

4.9 (570)

CAN$30 and under

Steakhouse

Burlington

About the restaurant

Established in 1974 The Lord Nelson is serving southern Ontario with the best food, service, and ambiance.
EAT WELL LAUGH OFTEN LIVE LONG

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Erica

Dined on Sep 3, 2024

We went to Lord Nelson for my husbands 75th birthday, had the Caesar salad, which was very good. I had the Lord Nelson special….delicious. My husband had the Chilean Sea Bass, he said it was very good. My daughter and husband had the Filet Mignon steak, they said it was also very good, cooked just perfectly. Friendly people and good food and service!

Trattoria Timone

4.8

4.8 (2749)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Oakville

About the restaurant

Dear valued customers,

In light of the COVID-19 precautions that are currently being taken, we wanted to let you know that we continue to be open for business and what we are doing to ensure the safety of our employees and customers.

We are following the protocols in place by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) as well as local healthcare professionals. As these protocols are updated, we are quick to adopt these methods and train our staff to maintain high sanitation and ensure a safe visit for everyone.

If you’re feeling unwell, please consider the safety of others and rescheduling for a time when you’re feeling well. If you would like to order in, we unfortunately don’t deliver but we still offer take-out services if you’re able to arrange for pick up.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to call us at 905-842-2906 or email our general dining room manager, Linda, at linda@trattoriatimone.ca.

S

Top review

Tracey

Dined 5 days ago

From the moment we arrived at Trattoria Timone, the service was impeccable. Once seated, our server was there to welcome us; we had a nice conversation with him and then he got us comfortable with water and our drink order. Since it was our wedding anniversary, we were surprised by two glasses of champagne that he brought to us. He remained very helpful and attentive all night - even as the restaurant got busier as the evening went on, we were never forgotten. Our appetizer and meal were absolutely perfect. We ended our dinner sharing a delicious piece of carrot cake, with Happy Anniversary written on the plate. The attention to detail that this restaurant provides is amazing. Thank you to for a wonderful meal and amazing customer service.

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Popular dish

Grilled Calamari

Popular dish

Beef Tenderloin Fillet

Prime Steak and Raw Bar

4.7

4.7 (632)

CAN$51 and over

Steak

Burlington

About the restaurant

Welcome to Burlington’s ultimate dining destination – a sleek and modern steakhouse and raw bar with distinctive Asian culinary influences. Embark on a one-of-a-kind culinary journey, with every dish part of a story meticulously crafted by our chef, renowned for creating irresistible menus.

Step into our inviting space and be greeted by the enticing aromas from our open kitchen. Indulge in the freshest sushi, sashimi, oysters, and king crab at our raw bar, or savor our eclectic selection of expertly cooked award-winning steaks from around the globe. Paired with a glass from our carefully chosen wine selection, our menu guarantees a dining experience you’ll never forget.

We are one of the proud recipients of Open Table’s diners’ choice award for best overall and best food in all of Halton region. Join us for an evening of mouth-watering cuisine, fine wines, and an unforgettable experience, all crafted with your pleasure in mind.

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Omar

Dined on Aug 22, 2024

Amazing experience. All of the food was perfect and service was exceptional. Great vibes for date night and other events. Loved the option of trying small portions for a fair price of something I might not typically order (caviar). Will definitely return!

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Experience

Chefs Sharing Menu Experience

Downtown Bistro & Grill

4.7

4.7 (757)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

Burlington

About the restaurant

Relax in a casual elegance and linger over great food and fine wines; all in the centre of downtown Burlington. Private parties, small weddings are also available to make your next affair one to remember.

Chef Mike’s Downtown Bistro & Grill offers a fine selection of dishes, such as delicious pastas, fresh seafood. Enjoy our sunny patio from spring to fall and watch a beautiful sunset. Downtown Bistro & Grill is your destination for casual fine dining in downtown Burlington.

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Annevip

Dined 2 days ago

Always great food and service. Such a pretty room. It’s like eating at home but with a gourmet chef in the kitchen! The lamb shank special was delicious. They also have an interesting wine list. Love this spot.

Beertown Public House - Oakville

4.7

4.7 (766)

CAN$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Oakville

About the restaurant

If your desired reservation time is unavailable, call us directly at (365) 331-2337.

Please understand we are leaving some space available for walk-in Guests. Please stop by if you’re in the area.

Our team looks forward to serving you!

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Katie

Dined on Sep 2, 2024

We ate on the patio. Really nice! Good service and good food. The hot chicken sandwich is SPICY! Beers are a bit overpriced and most are not full pint. Otherwise a great experience!

Rust Bistrobar

4.7

4.7 (1387)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Burlington

About the restaurant

Free of the usual convention, Rust Bistrobar is an intimate, casual cool dining destination. Rust offers an elevated menu with a focus on fresh locally sourced ingredients highlighting the seasons; best, encapsulating the essence of cooking from the heart and soul.

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Arash

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic brunch, love the atmosphere and coziness of this bistro. The service was very good.

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