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12welve Bistro & Tapwerks, Whitby, ON

12welve Bistro & Tapwerks

4.8 (1044)
CAN$30 and under
Bistro
244 Brock St S, Whitby, ON L1N 4K1

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Whether a brewmaster burger by day or a Wagyu steak on a Friday night, 12welve Bistro will offer a dining experience like no other in Durham.

Our menu caters to all cuisine including steak, seafood, pasta and pub fare while being sensitive to vegan and vegetarian offerings. Gluten free options are available.

From beers brewed on site to wines from around the world, to hand crafted spirits made with the freshest of ingredients, 12welve will focus on the true meaning of date night, get togethers with friends and special celebrations featuring live music select weekends.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    SHRINY RAJ
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Whitby
  • Cross street
    Dunlop Street
  • Parking details
    Free Parking after 6pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,044 people are saying

12welve Bistro & Tapwerks 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Bistro

  • Durham

    Best Overall

  • Durham

    Best Food

  • Durham

    Best Ambiance

  • Durham

    Best Value

  • Durham

    Great for brunch

  • Durham

    Good for business meals

  • Durham

    Innovative

  • Durham

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Durham

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Durham

    Hot spot

  • Durham

    Neighborhood gem

  • Durham

    Good for special occasions

  • Durham

    Lively

  • Durham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
12welve Bistro & Tapwerks offers a delightful dining experience with "great quality food" and "extremely helpful" service. Patrons rave about the "delicious" lobster dishes and butter chicken nachos. While some note noise levels, the "energetic" atmosphere and "amazing" staff create a welcoming vibe. A "must-try" spot with generous portions!
1,044 Reviews
  1. Ibad

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great atmosphere. Pleasantly surprised. We had the lobster roll (limited time) and fish & chips. the portions were very filling and the service was great!

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  2. Ron

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the full lobster meal from their lobsterfest menu. Lobster and accompaniants were all great. Spouse loved her fish and chips. While the other couple with us also enjoyed their meals of fish tacos and lobster & steak

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  3. Lori

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We appreciate Carrie so much for always looking after us and being one step ahead all the time.

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  4. kim

    Toronto / Ontario5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant. Grad went extra long and I messaged saying we would be late. The staff was so gracious and kind. The food is always good no matter what you order. The only thing I hate about giving a great review is knowing they might be so packed one day we won’t get a seat. One of my fav places.

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  5. Victoria

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall a great experience! Great quality food. Everything was delicious. Service was extremely helpful, personable and professional. Their street level patio could use some upgrading, it would have been nice to be able to eat on the upstairs patio but overall a wonderful spot!

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  6. Debbie

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We came for lobster and it was delicious! We really enjoyed our lobster rolls and lobster bisque.

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  7. Emily

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a bit of a bizarre experience. Made a reservation for 8pm because it was the only time available. Received a call 20 minutes before asking if we were still coming. I said we were but with 2 less people. When we arrived the server was friendly and got our drinks right away. Our whole party wasn’t there yet and the server kept asking when they were coming. We said they were on there way. She then kept pushing us to order our food because the kitchen was closing. This was an hour a half before the closing time. We ordered food but the server kept asking where the rest of our party was and if they were ordering food. She then asked us to message our friends to get their order because they wanted to close the kitchen. Every single time she came to the table she asked where our friends were. We felt so uncomfortable and like we were bothering her for being there. We are all in the industry so we understand wanting to close when it’s dead but the way she went about it was crazy. Every time she came over we felt more and more unwelcome. It was my birthday and my friend asked if they did anything for birthdays and she said “not for free” … that wasn’t what we were asking, just wondering if they did a candle or anything. She was promoting a cocktail that we all ordered, and when we wanted to order another round she said the bartender was gone so they couldn’t do it anymore. When one of our friends arrived who we ordered food for, it was brought out in a take out box. The whole experience was just bizarre.

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  8. Mark

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    A very average restaurant, with absolutely awful service. I will not return. Don’t go … not worth your time or money.

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  9. Kara

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was great! Food and staff are awesome! My only comment would be that it was very loud and we were there at 5pm when it was not even half full.

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  10. Lori

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carrie is fantastic! Always thankful when she serves us

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12welve Bistro & Tapwerks is rated 4.8 stars by 1044 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for 12welve Bistro & Tapwerks

244 Brock St S, Whitby, ON L1N 4K1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dunlop Street
  • Neighborhood
    Whitby
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free Parking after 6pm
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    SHRINY RAJ
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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