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A menu where ingredients are sourced locally - 23 Restaurant Lounge, Stratford, ON

23 Restaurant Lounge

4.5 (27)
CAN$51 and over
Farm-to-table
23 Albert St, Stratford, ON N5A 1W7

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
23 Restaurant Lounge features a menu inspired by the geography and seasons, where ingredients are sourced locally from community farmers, foragers, and artisans who provide wholesome natural products. To complement your dining experience, our Head Sommelier can recommend the perfect wine.

Our restaurant also features a lounge where you can sit back, relax, and unwind with a cocktail or fine scotch after a long day exploring our beautiful city.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, French / Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Denis Hernandez
  • Private party facilities
    23 Restaurant Lounge is perfect for a range of events from celebratory dinners and large cocktail receptions. Our event manager is available every step of the way to ensure a seamless event including exclusive menus from our Executive Chef and Sommelier.
  • Neighborhood
    Stratford
  • Cross street
    Located in the heart of downtown Stratford off Downie street.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 27 people are saying

23 Restaurant Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

27 Reviews
  1. DawnK VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan9 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This place is permanently closed. DO NOT MAKE A RESERVATION! It was a bummer to head over there after a show and find all the doors locked.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Do not book here they are closed and for some reason still taking reservations.

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  3. DesertRat VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A GEM. 23 was a wonderful find. A super place for a before or after theater special event. Walking distance to all 3 Stratford Festival venues. The menu was very inventive. We tried all the appetizers, then did the lamb, risotto and the tuna for main and finally the goat cheese cheesecake. The flavors were amazing. Elegant presentation and perfect portions. We all loved our meals. The room was nicely decorated, with carpet, table cloths and drapes. Other restaurants should be so nice and quiet. We could all talk! Our waiter was attentive, informative and enjoyable to have. The prices were a bit on the high end, but the food matched that easily. I hope we get to see these people again. A memorable night for us.

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  4. DoreenC

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were four woman from Windsor,Ontario and from reading reviews we decided to try this new fantastic restaurant. Our dinners were amazing and desserts were to die for. Our waiter and manager made us feel very comfortable.(We we’re a bit loud I think😉. Even the chef came out to greet us and he is amazing. My friends and I will return hopefully this summer.

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  5. April

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing!! Friendly staff. Will definitely be back. The short rib and the tuna was on point. You have to eat here.

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  6. GillianM

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and personalized service from chef and wait staff were exceptional. We were thoroughly impressed by the creativity of the menu. We’ll most definitely return!

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  7. Denise

    Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were extremely happy to find 23 Restaurant Lounge in Stratford. It's a new restaurant, but clearly an excellent addition to this wonderful town. Our meals, the risotto and the short ribs, were outstanding. The food is fresh and inventive. Of the various restaurants we visited in Stratford, 23 Restaurant Lounge was by far our favorite! The food, the service, the atmosphere were all exceptional.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Southwest Florida4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were pleasantly surprised to find a new dining option in Stratford. The location of 23 was very convenient, especially if you have a show at either the Avon or Studio theatres. The décor is very nice and we found the restaurant spacious with a good sound level (we were able to have a good conversation). Colin waited on us, and was very friendly and attentive. I had braised octopus as an appetizer with the rabbit as my main dish and the cheesecake for dessert. My wife had the cauliflower an appetizer with her main as the tuna and she had the corn dessert. The octopus was done very well, was very fresh and was very tasty with the clams, mussels and chorizo. The rabbit was the star of the show – the tiny bits of guanciale and the spaetzle were just divine. My wife’s cauliflower was scrumptious with the cannellini beans. The tuna was very creatively paired with pickles, charred corn, fingerling potatoes and salsa. Needless to say, we both cleaned our plates and rewarded ourselves with dessert. The fried cornbread was amazing and the caramel popcorn was a nice touch. My cheesecake was paired with fresh strawberries. For the quality of food, and a $70 bottle of wine, our bill came to only $(CAD) 250, comparable to what we’d pay in any other of the places in Stratford where we usually have dinner. There were many other dishes on the menu that we’ll look forward to trying the next time we’re in Stratford.

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  9. Penny VIP

    Toronto / Ontario10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We unexpectedly had gala opening tickets to one of the Stratford Festival plays and, when we discovered our usual restaurant was full, we decided to try 23. We'll definitely be back. Our group of two couples tried the scallop, pate en croute, and braised octopus appetizers, the duck breast, rabbit and tuna entrees, and the goat's cheesecake dessert. Everything was yummy. The sommelier made a very good recommendation. A request ti prepare the scallop appetizer without the pork belly was handled appropriately. Our server was also attentive to time and had us finished in plenty of time to walk the red carpet at the opening night!

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  10. JT2022

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time! Better then most high end spots in the GTA ... and its not even in the GTA! lol

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FAQs

23 Restaurant Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (519) 272-1776.

23 Restaurant Lounge is rated 4.5 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. Canada
  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Southern Ontario
  5. Stratford

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Google Map for 23 Restaurant Lounge

23 Albert St, Stratford, ON N5A 1W7

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located in the heart of downtown Stratford off Downie street.
  • Neighborhood
    Stratford
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, French / Canadian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Denis Hernandez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    23 Restaurant Lounge is perfect for a range of events from celebratory dinners and large cocktail receptions. Our event manager is available every step of the way to ensure a seamless event including exclusive menus from our Executive Chef and Sommelier.
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