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Beerbistro

Beerbistro

Gastropub and Beer Bar$$$$
St. Lawrence, Toronto
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    Alerrandro C.
    "Great and large beer selection and the burger is pretty good too."(19 Tips)
    Neil C.
    "Best Belgian frites anywhere; and yes I've been to Belgium!"(3 Tips)
    Amanda P.
    "Get the Steak Frites: the crunchy onions on top are amazing!"(4 Tips)
    Alice F.
    "Try the Brussels Mussels - Beer steamed mussels with smoked sausage"(15 Tips)
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  • Ghaida Y.
    Ghaida YallaMay 22, 2017
    bit of a wait and not the most welcoming greeting, but picked up from there. Ordered the pierogies (delicious!), the New England mussels (so good!) and the frites (good). Excellent meal overall!
  • John C.heart icon on user image
    John CoeFebruary 27, 2016
    Bacon Wrapped Shrimp & Blanche de Chambly Cured Smoke Salmon - really good. Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle & Spicy Red Thai Mussels - amazing. Definitely coming back. Pairing beer as makes a difference.
  • Americo G.
    Americo Gonzalez AquinoMarch 10, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Beer Bistro is special. Most elegant, but still cozy beer bar in Toronto. Bartenders will make your stay memorable, especially Greg. Knowledgeable, approachable, and engaging.
  • Kyo S.heart icon on user image
    Kyo SongFebruary 2, 2016
    Great burgers! Sitting in the back looking into the kitchen isn't bad either. Great beer pairings and a nice selection of mussels. Shoestring fries are a must.
  • Alerrandro C.heart icon on user image
    Alerrandro CorreaOctober 8, 2017
    Hands down the best bartenders in the city. Great and large beer selection and the burger is pretty good too. Awesome place to hang out.
  • Derek P.
    Derek PullenSeptember 29, 2011
    We’ve tried the Fondue, the KobeTacos, the PulledPork, and the BackRibs and all are fantastic. We've been to some of the best beer places in the world and when we are home, this is our favorite place.
  • Jorge M.heart icon on user image
    Jorge MochónJanuary 4, 2015
    A really good place to taste canadian beers and of course around the world - lugar fantástico para probar cervezas canadienses y de todo el mundo.
  • Ian L.heart icon on user image
    Ian LeungJanuary 31, 2015
    Their steak frites is excellent. Fresh tasty slightly curry sliced fries. Delicious juicy steak. A medium-rare is a truly legit medium rare.
  • Gaelan D.heart icon on user image
    Gaelan D'costaOctober 1, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Every day I wish I was eating their late-night poutines. Intimidatingly good beers, and if you never realized that pairing certain beers with certain foods makes both better, you will now.
  • Ksenia B.heart icon on user image
    Ksenia BuslaevaJuly 22, 2015
    Mussels were small, no extra plate with water for hands. Service is good. Still delicious, but I personally miss cream sauce, they don't offer it.
  • Adam N.heart icon on user image
    Adam NowekAugust 8, 2015
    Outstanding beer list and a nice patio. Clientele is a bit too business, though.
  • Jamie S.
    Jamie SarnerDecember 22, 2016
    Try Shillow beer with the famous Belgian Frites! Read my review: http://jamiesarner.com/toronto-restaurant-reviews/the-beer-bistro
  • the BREL team
    the BREL teamJanuary 9, 2013
    Here, the food and beer aren't just served under the same roof, they are integral to each other. Try the little chef's counter instead of a table for a bird's eye view of the action
  • Isnemm ..heart icon on user image
    Isnemm .January 20, 2017
    Great Hefeweizen beer, did not have the chance to try the food but the place smells amazing. Good music
  • Rachel S.heart icon on user image
    Rachel SachsOctober 30, 2015
    The French fried are to die for and the fig and goat cheese pizza hits the spot. Oh yeah, and beers.
  • Rosalineheart icon on user image
    RosalineMay 9, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Every imported beer under the sun. And who can resist a hot steaming bowl of mussels and fries when stopping in?
  • Bob H.heart icon on user image
    Bob HeubelApril 30, 2014
    Free Wi-Fi. Best service is always at the bar. That's a pub truism.
  • Joshua M.
    Joshua MclachlanJune 26, 2014
    The bison burger was amazing. Bun and toppings were perfect.
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    ManilNovember 11, 2014
    Pizza, soup. Any of either. Perogies too, crispy and caramelised onions contrasted the texture.
  • Eugenia M.
    Eugenia MakovetskaJuly 23, 2013
    Get a table on the patio and order Belgium fries, they are a really great match to any of your favorite beers!
  • Joao V.heart icon on user image
    Joao Veloso JrJuly 23, 2017
    Have fun at the bar. No need to sit on a tale. Nice place.
  • Veronika S.heart icon on user image
    Veronika SchořováFebruary 9, 2015
    The best Cesar salat...and we had French fries free!!! A lot of kinds beers😊
  • Adam B.
    Adam BASeptember 9, 2011
    Try the duck fat fries. They're good stuff.Never been here? Check out what it's like here: http://mycitylives.com/#!/video/toronto/beer-bistro-with-the-bar-manager/4e690f8bcf3694a61100020b Read more
  • Steve R.heart icon on user image
    Steve RudlandDecember 30, 2016
    Service is helpful, knowledgeable,enthusiastic, and polite without being intrusive and overbearing.
  • Eat Here Next
    Eat Here NextAugust 3, 2010
    ordered kobe beef taco, quack burger and berkshire pulled pork primanti everything was excellent...the pulled pork was humongous just couldn't finish it since it was such a generous portion...also don
  • Karen S.
    Karen Schulman DupuisFebruary 28, 2012
    Ask for the chef's table. It's a bit warm, but the crew are amazing to watch and an extra treat just might find its way to you.
  • Steve C.heart icon on user image
    Steve CDecember 8, 2017
    One of the best options near Young Street, but that's not saying a lot.
  • Calvin A.heart icon on user image
    Calvin Arellano-ChuaAugust 11, 2017
    Mussels and beer! Belgium white and Brussels are great.
  • Tausheart icon on user image
    TausJuly 22, 2016
    Great selection of drinks. Food is decent too. Avoid the bacon-wrapped shrimp (barely any food) and get a burger instead!
  • Peter C.heart icon on user image
    Peter Caesar-Quaye JrAugust 29, 2015
    The French fries are fried in duck fat, they taste satisfying.
  • Saloméheart icon on user image
    SaloméOctober 28, 2018
    Extensive selection of beer. And the food is excellent too.
  • Lears F.heart icon on user image
    Lears FoolApril 18, 2016
    Yes the frites are great. Good beer list. The ambiance is too hotel lobby though.
  • Shubham D.heart icon on user image
    Shubham DattaMarch 4, 2017
    The beer selection here is great!
  • Raj B.
    Raj B ManianMay 24, 2013
    book a table before hand. so not to be disappointed on a Friday night. we had to squish into the bar area for a party of 8. lot of beer selections but could use some work on the food menu.
  • Shane M.heart icon on user image
    Shane MartinNovember 6, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Save room for the Orange Peel & Delirium Tremens Creme Brulee. It will rock your world
  • Yvonne T.
    Yvonne TsuiJuly 25, 2013
    Try the Watermelon and Feta Salad - On a bed of arugula with grape tomatoes, chickpeas + balsamic.
  • Preston K.
    Preston KJanuary 2, 2014
    Excellent beer, excellent service. Great place to sit back and relax.
  • Gabriel S.
    Gabriel SeahSeptember 7, 2020
    They have Belgian fries cooked in beef tallow and duck fat
  • Ryan B.heart icon on user image
    Ryan BradleyAugust 16, 2011
    Amazing steak frites and seafood, as well as a wide list of beer recommendations for each menu item.
  • Nathan
    NathanNovember 12, 2015
    Not as chill of a crowd as, say, C'est What, but the beer selection definitely makes up for it.
  • Alvin H.heart icon on user image
    Alvin HoSeptember 10, 2015
    Great beer selection, but a bit pricey. Try a local microbrew!
  • Lillian C.heart icon on user image
    Lillian CheungJuly 29, 2016
    Mussels and beer paired with fries is a no fail satisfying combo
  • Chetna P.heart icon on user image
    Chetna PannuFebruary 28, 2015
    Great service. Great beer.
  • Metro News
    Metro NewsJanuary 24, 2010
    Try the Roasted Pork Knuckle, it's superb. Crackling, roasted root vegetables, smashed new potatoes and apple-cranberry sour beer chutney make it almost a Thanksgiving feast. Read more
  • Joe M.
    Joe MakoriJanuary 12, 2014
    Shanks were good but Brussels sprouts burnt. Wide and good selection if beers...so the name 👍
  • Melody D.heart icon on user image
    Melody DesrochersMarch 4, 2016
    Farro salad and chicken. Also the fries are amazing!
  • Robert S.
    Robert SalviatoSeptember 19, 2010
    Best place in the city for a quality meal with a quality pint, service is phenomenal! Anytime after a game, first date, or go-to food experience.
  • Hadeer M.heart icon on user image
    Hadeer MarzoukApril 21, 2017
    I loved the extensive beer menu :D
  • Jason S.heart icon on user image
    Jason SilvermanJune 9, 2013
    Get yourself a cold one by Rogue. Excellent stuff in a great spot.
  • Ni P.heart icon on user image
    Ni PaMarch 1, 2014
    Great bar and the only bar that I have found gulden draak in ontario.
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