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Steam Whistle Biergärten, Toronto, ON

Steam Whistle Biergärten

4.5
4.5
377 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Beer Garden
Our Biergärten Restaurant pays homage to the beverage of its namesake, while specializing in contemporary cuisine that is uniquely Canadian. Our Chef; Calvin Lee, draws from the varied ethnic culinary experience that shaped his career to create from scratch seasonal menus for every palate.

On Jays game days, we welcome walk-in customers only at the Biergärten. Our Taproom is also open with some seating and stand-up bar service

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 14 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Beer Garden, Vegetarian / Vegan, Contemporary Canadian

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Wed–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (416) 362-2337

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Calvin Lee

  • Private party facilities

    So you want to get cozy with your pals and drink some steins in our Biergärten? We can’t wait to host you! Are you looking for something a little different for your next corporate event or social gathering?

  • Neighborhood

    Entertainment District

  • Cross street

    Lower Simcoe and Bremner

  • Parking details

    Just under Roundhouse Park is a massive public lot for you to park in! Drive south down Lower Simcoe towards Lakeshore Boulevard. You'll see signs for the Metro Toronto Convention Centre parking lot.

  • Public transit

    Union Station St Andrew Station King Station

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 377 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Old Toronto

    Kid-friendly

  • Old Toronto

    Great for scenic views

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  1. Kimmie

    Northern MI

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Limited menu. Smoked chicken was not cooked all the way (blood seeping out of the joints) and the polenta was tasteless. "Coleslaw" was nothing but a pile of shredded cabbage without and dressing. If it was pickled, I could not tell. Husband's burger was small. Mostly he got fry shards. Both ciders on the menu are dry. Don't both with this place.
  2. BBplace

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great place, near the CN Tower, aquarium and Baseball. A place to be while visiting these place.

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded 5 days agoWe are happy to hear that you had a great time while visiting us. Hope to see you again sometime soon, cheers!

  3. Nics

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Not enough choices in the menu and rushed service (appetizers and main dish at the same time).

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded 5 days agoHi Nics, thank you for taking the time to write this review. Your feedback help us to grow and we appreciate it. I would love to discuss your visit a little further and, if possible have, you back for a round of pint on us. Message me at leandro@steamwhistle.ca so we can chat more. Cheers!

  4. Bobb

    Detroit

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    This was a great place due to the location and the setting in the old roundhouse. It was somewhat difficult to find the entrance but once we were inside it was very interesting. The beer was excellent and the food very good. It will be loud and it was a game night for the Leafs, making it a little louder. A great experience to enjoy the railroad setting with excellent beer.

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on May 16, 2023Thank you for the amazing review! We are very happy you had a great time the Biergarten. Cheers!

  5. John

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We go to the Biergarten every few weeks, we always love that the menu changes over to new things and stays fresh. This particular version of it in Spring 2023, it's not so great. the price of the burger shot way up, and the chicken dish, the pickled veg, and both of the salads were disappointing. Keep doing what you are doing, cycle out the things that don't work, and cycle in the new. We appreciate you :)

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on May 9, 2023Hi John, thanks for stopping by and trying out the new menu. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us to grow. We hope you will come back soon and try a few other items that we are sure will impress. We have also launched a sandwich program in our taproom which we hope you would enjoy. Cheers :)

  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Took us half an hour to be able to make an order. I had to go up to the bar myself to ask if someone can come to the table and we can place a order for drinks. Other half was getting irate that he wanted to go elsewhere hence me going up to the bar to ask someone to come over. I get being busy but other tables who had come in before us were getting served. Drank a quarter of the beer and left. Just wasn’t my thing, but it was the service that was really disappointing

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on May 9, 2023Hi there, we're sorry to hear about your experience at the Biergarten. We pride ourselves on service and we clearly missed the mark here. We truly hope that you will come back and give us another shot. If you wouldn't mind emailing me at amyw@steamwhistle.ca we would love to have you back for a few beers on us. Cheers!

  7. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and a great vibe followed by terrific food.

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on May 9, 2023Thanks for the great review, happy to hear you enjoyed your time at the Biergarten. Cheers from the Good Beer Folks!

  8. ChadR

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Poor overall selection of food. The menu is prententious and sticks with a "green colour food" motif I think that is based off the green they use in the colour of the beer bottle. Not everyone likes pickle or dill flavour and thats what you will find with everyother item on this menu

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on May 9, 2023Hi Chad, sorry to hear that you did not love the food. We work hard to create a versatile and approachable menu for all. We hope you'll come back and try some other items, we even have a new homemade sandwich program in our Taproom that we hope you would enjoy. Thank you for the feedback and we hope to see you again soon.

  9. Michael

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience5
    The experience was great up until the end. We requested separate bills at the very start (when asked by the host) and then at the very end was told it was all on one bill and there was “nothing they could do”. There were 14 of us so that took a lot away from the experience considering they made us do all the work we requested at the very start.

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on April 19, 2023Hi Michael, I am sorry to hear that the end of your evening at the Biergarten did not match up to the rest of your experience. It seems there was a miscommunication and I apologize that this affected your experience. We would love to have you back for a pint on us and make up for the confusion. Please email me at amyw@steamwhistle.ca, I hope to see you back again soon. Cheers!

  10. CameronF

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The service was incredible. Never had to wait for drinks. Very attentive.

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on April 19, 2023Thanks for the great review Cameron. We hope to see you back again soon. Cheers from the Good Beer Folk!

  11. JoJo

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great atmosphere, delicious new menu, great beer, just a bit pricey for me maybe.

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on April 6, 2023Hi JoJo, thanks for the review. We appreciate it! Happy to hear that you enjoyed our new menu and we hope to see you back again soon. Cheers!

  12. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This Biergarten’s location and menu make it a great stop for a beer or a meal. The German inspired menu was very enjoyable and the beer from the brewery was delicious.

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on March 29, 2023Thanks for the great review. We're happy to hear that you had a great time at the Biergarten and we hope to see you back again soon. Prost!

  13. SabS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food tastes good and is incredibly well served. Facility is clean and overall ambience is nice - even kids friendly.

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on March 21, 2023Hi SabS, thanks for the great review. We're happy to hear you had a great time and we hope to see you back again very soon, Prost!

  14. Canuker

    Exclusive

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    We had reservn. for Biergarten but we moved to the tap room as that is where the Irish (St. Patrick's Day) live music was. No food in tap room. Bar service only but quite OK. Enjoyed it. Great, fresh beer.

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on March 21, 2023Thanks for the review and feedback. We are sorry for any confusion once you moved to the Taproom - our food menus were on QR codes on the tables but with how busy it was it may not have been easy to see. We have a snack menu in the Taproom with lots of tasty options, so we hope you can try them next time you visit. Thanks for stopping by for Paddy's Day, Slainte!

  15. ValL

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Loved that is was warm in the brewery! Thanks for that. :)

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on March 21, 2023Thanks for the great review Val!

  16. DianeB

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, beer was cold and tasty.

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on March 21, 2023Thanks Diane, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review!

  17. MaxT

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there and will definitely be back in the summer. Looks like would be a great place to sit outside. Beer and fish and chips were great. All the staff were very friendly. Highly recommend.

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on March 21, 2023Hi Max, thanks for the great review! Summer is a great time to visit with our patio underneath the CN tower, we hope to see you back for some cold beers in the sunshine very soon. Prost!

  18. DinaB

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Food was excellent. Great drinks

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on March 21, 2023Hi Dina, thanks for the great review. We hope to see you back again soon, Prost!

  19. MichaelL

    Calgary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    Initially service was great. Then the staff shift ended and the handover was terrible and our table was quickly neglected. Food great, beer outstanding. The manager did make amends which was appreciated but didn’t change the fact of the bad service. Maybe we just were there at bad timing.

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on March 21, 2023Hi Michael, I apologize for the negative experience that you had at the Biergarten and also want to thank you for mentioning the positives too. The switch over was clearly not as seamless as it should have been and we are sorry that that impacted your experience. We would love to invite you back to make sure you get the true Steam Whistle experience. If you wouldn't mind emailing me at amyw@steamwhistle.ca so I can arrange that with you. Thanks, Amy

  20. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went there under the heavy snowstorm, so it was not busy. We like the food and the cozy vibe. Will definitely come back again!

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on March 21, 2023Thank you for the great review and for making it out in the snowstorm to visit us. We hope you join us again soon to experience the Biergarten in full swing. Cheers!

  21. GlenP

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Terrific atmosphere, great food. If you are looking for a quick bite before or after a game, this is it. Walking distance to all venues.

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on February 28, 2023Hi Glen. Thanks for picking us to pop into before the game, we hope to see you again soon. We appreciate the review. Prost!

  22. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favourite places to go out to.

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on February 28, 2023Thanks for the great review!!! We hope to see you again soon.

  23. WyattT

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and the server we had was on point. Food was quick to arrive fresh and hot. Very impressed, will be back again. Must try if your in the area!

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on February 28, 2023Hi Wyatt. Thank you for the wonderful review, we really appreciate it. Looking forward to seeing you back at the Biergarten soon. Prost!

  24. Samfam

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All good, the restaurant is nice and they provided with food with customer service.

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on February 28, 2023Hi Sam, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Happy to hear you enjoyed your time at the Biergarten and we hope to see you back again soon.

  25. Sarah

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fantastic atmosphere and wonderful beer! Everything was made fresh and was cooked perfectly.

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on February 14, 2023Thanks Sarah, we're happy to hear you had a great time at the Biergarten. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review & hope to see you back again soon!

  26. GavinandEthanMom

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our servers were great. They went above and beyond. Food tasted great. Venue was beautiful!

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on January 31, 2023Hi Gavin & Ethan, thank you for the wonderful review! We're happy to hear that you had a great experience and we hope to see you back again very soon. Prost!

  27. NancyR

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a Mother Daughters date with my three girls. Great atmosphere and the staff are amazing. Good food and Better Bier. Thanks

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on January 10, 2023Hi Nancy, thank you for the great review. We love that you picked the Biergarten for your Mother Daughter evening out. We hope to see you all back again soon!

  28. JodiH

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great little restaurant- interesting menu, very friendly server - went for dinner before Leafs game and staff ensured we had our food and bill in time to get us out before the game. Very cool atmosphere/ would recommend

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on January 10, 2023Hi Jodi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're happy to hear you had a great time at the Biergarten before the Leafs game, and we hope to see you back again soon. Cheers!

  29. MartinD

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A great place to go in Toronto nearby the major attractions!

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on January 10, 2023Thanks for the great review Martin, we hope to see you back at Steam Whistle again soon!

  30. jamess

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Was a good experience. Service by waiter was slow at times even though it was not busy- chatting with staff, on phone..etc..had to catch his eye a couple of times to get another drink.

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on January 10, 2023Hi James, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're sorry to hear that service wasn't as attentive as it should have been - we pride ourselves on quick & friendly service so I truly apologize that that is not what you recieved. We're happy that you were still able to have a good experience and hope to see you back again soon. Your next pint is on us, Prost!

  31. Haascienda

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never been to the restaurant before and was totally impressed. Has the trout and steak tartare which was outstanding 👍 Staff is super friendly, knowledgeable and customer oriented. Would highly recommend and go back for sure. Cocktails aside from their amazing beer were excellent 👏🏻

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on January 10, 2023Thanks for the great review Katherine. It was great to meet both you and Darryl, and we are delighted that she spent her birthday at Steam Whistle!!! We love to hear that you enjoyed all the food, cocktails and service. We can't wait to see you back at the Roundhouse again soon, Prost!

  32. Antonio70

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Location and overall design added to the experience Pretzels were amazing

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on January 10, 2023Thanks for the great review Antonio, we appreciate it!

  33. CesarD

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We recommend sausage on a bun and fish and chips, trout is also very good very small portion though.

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on January 3, 2023Hi Cesar, thank you for the review and feedback. It is always helpful in continuing to improve the Biergarten experience. We hope to see you back again soon, Prost!

  34. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As each Time… it’s THE place to stop during each of my travels to Toronto!

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on January 3, 2023Thank you for the great review! We love that we're always your stop when in Toronto, looking forward to having you back soon. Prost!

  35. RhondaS

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great stop after a busy afternoon at the Aquarium. Food was great and the unfiltered was 👍🏻👍🏻. We’ll be back!

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on January 3, 2023Hi Rhonda. Thanks for stopping by after the Aquarium and taking the time to leave a review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

  36. torontoguy

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great and the team is fabulous

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on January 3, 2023Thanks for the great review! Hope to see you back again soon, Prost!

  37. RobinM

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Really great service, we changed our reservation a few times and they were very helpful. Then we were running a bit late, I notified the restaurant and they held our table.

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on January 3, 2023Hi Robin. Thank you for the review, we appreciate you taking the time to write it. We're happy you could make it and hope to see you back again soon.

  38. ToddG

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Just had severe appetizers and some drinks. The beer is great but I knew that going in. Had the beer dip and pretzels it was like store bought pretzels and the dip tasted just like French onion dip. The poutine was good, the soft pretzels were excellent! The charcuterie board was ok.

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on January 3, 2023Hi Todd, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you did not enjoy all of the food. Your feedback has been passed on and we appreciate it in helping us to perfect our dishes. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the beer and pretzels, and hope to see you back again. Cheers!

  39. Dolce

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Good food and good vibe. Their beer is delicious and fresh (if there is such a thing). Staff was friendly and accommodating!

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on December 20, 2022Hi Dolce, thanks for the review. Fresh beer is absolutely a thing, and we're delighted you noticed! We hope to see you back again soon, cheers!

  40. MattE

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and friendly service and the beer on tap was excellent (unfiltered is the way to go!)

    Steam Whistle BiergärtenResponded on December 20, 2022Thanks Matt! Unfiltered is a crowd favourite for sure, we're happy to hear you loved it. Thanks for the great review, Prost!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

Steam Whistle Biergärten is rated 4.5 stars by 377 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Steam Whistle Biergärten

255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3M

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Lower Simcoe and Bremner

  • Neighborhood

    Entertainment District

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Wed–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Beer Garden, Vegetarian / Vegan, Contemporary Canadian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Just under Roundhouse Park is a massive public lot for you to park in! Drive south down Lower Simcoe towards Lakeshore Boulevard. You'll see signs for the Metro Toronto Convention Centre parking lot.

  • Public transit

    Union Station St Andrew Station King Station

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Calvin Lee

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (416) 362-2337

  • Private party facilities

    So you want to get cozy with your pals and drink some steins in our Biergärten? We can’t wait to host you! Are you looking for something a little different for your next corporate event or social gathering?

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