51 York Street
Stratford ON
N5A 1A1
519.273.7041
Made-to-order fresh sandwiches & daily homemade soups & specials. Stratford's quintessential picnic provider. Licensed. Dine in or take away. Group bagged lunches and group catering available.
Price Range: $$
70 Ontario Street
Stratford ON
N5A 3H2
519.273.6666
Our street-level taverna marries Stratford’s most beautiful dining room with fresh, seasonal Italian cuisine. In the kitchen, sustainable seafood joins house-made pastas and gnocchi alongside locally sourced steaks and produce. Taverna offers affordable food and wine in an energetic, convivial setting taking its cue from the neighbourhood restaurants of New York.
Price Range: $$
- $$$
149 Ontario Street
Stratford ON
N5A 3H1
519.273.7909
The original Balzac’s Café, established in 1996, is a bustling milieu for locals and visitors alike. Balzac’s offers their own artisan-roasted coffee, espresso, nitro cold brew coffee (on tap), gourmet teas, fresh lemonade, fresh-baked pastries and light lunches. Our fresh-roasted beans and vintage-style merchandise are available for purchase – a great memory of your visit to Stratford.
Price Range: $
151 Albert St
Stratford ON
N5A 3K5
519.271.5052
A Stratford "must" visit. Creative & seasonally inspired dishes served in a comfortable but sophisticated setting. Dynamic wine & cocktail selections complement our changing menu served in the garden room or a Parisian inspired lounge. Outdoor dining available.
Price Range: $$$$
70 Ontario Street
Stratford ON
N5A 3H2
519.273.6666
Join us in Stratford’s most historic cellar for delicious thin-crust pizza, pasta, antipasti and salads. Service is quick and friendly; groups are easily accommodated in our large dining room, but reservations are a must. A good selection of wines by the glass, cocktails and beer are offered at our bar, a popular meeting-place after the play.
Price Range: $$
64 Wellington Street
Stratford ON
N5A 2L2
519.305.6464
A worker-owned restaurant located in the centre of Stratford. Built on our love of local food, our team of creative talent & the local farmers/producers around us, we cook up food driven by local ingredients inspired by a plethora of varied regional styles.
Price Range: $$
- $$$$
Leah Carangounis
1100 Ontario Street
Stratford ON
N5A 6Z3
519.272.0755
Join us in our cosy and relaxed atmosphere offering a variety of affordable dishes. Steak, seafood, pasta and delicious Greek dishes. Children’s and seniors’ menus available. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Reservations recommended for dinner and groups.
Price Range: $
- $$
684 Ontario Street
Stratford ON
N5A 3S7
519.271.2171
Be our guest at Swiss Chalet and enjoy juicy rotisserie chicken, succulent ribs, fresh-cut fries and the dipping sauce that made us famous. Call 1.866.439.0439 to have your order delivered or ready for pick-up.
Price Range: $$
75 Wellington Street
Stratford ON
N5A 2L3
519.305.7575
A finer diner. We can’t wait to see you for breakfast & lunch 5 days a week: from classic eggs & house-smoked bacon to avocado toast and more; Wed-Sun you can experience a touch of classic diner charm and a lot of love from our service team & from those rapscallion chef types in our open kitchen.
Price Range: $$
38 Erie Street
Stratford ON
N5A 2M4
519.305.3838
AO Pasta is a casual, family-friendly, counter-service Italian restaurant located in the heart of downtown Stratford. We offer a simple and honest, Italian-inspired menu, complemented by a small, thoughtful selection of wine and beer. No reservations. Open year-round.
Price Range: $
- $$$
The Mill Stone Restaurant and Bar
30 Ontario Street
Stratford ON
N5A3G8
519.273.5886
Globally inspired; locally sourced. The Mill Stone Restaurant & Bar features seasonally-influenced, monthly rotating menus from both kitchen and bar. An eclectic array of tapas, tacos, sandwiches & sharing plates; featuring a pre-theatre prix fixe dinner menu.
Price Range: $$
- $$$
Craig Foster
111 Downie Street
Stratford ON
N5A 1X2
519.271.1119
A perfectly placed restaurant steps from the Avon Theatre, Foster’s has a friendly, efficient environment where our chefs expand our focus on great steaks with refreshing touches to classical dishes made with local ingredients. Open seven days a week, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Drop by our patio after theatre. STA.
Price Range: $
- $$$
The Restaurant at The Bruce
89 Parkview Drive
Stratford ON
N5A4R5
519.508.7100
Modern culinary techniques are used to feature fresh, local ingredients. Elegance abounds in The Restaurant while The Lounge and outdoor patio offer a more relaxed atmosphere. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as pre- and post-theatre.
Price Range: $$$$
Front: 74 Wellington St.
Back: 105 Erie St.
Stratford ON
N5A 2M5
519.273.5000
Bijou honours the tradition of our farm-to-table philosophy through a daily inspired chalkboard menu which exemplifies the best of Perth County. Complemented by our modern adaptation of shareable small plates and daily food flights. RESERVATIONS:
Price Range: $$
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80 Wellington Street
Stratford ON
N5A 2L2
519.271.0999
The Common for the uncommon experience. An eclectic mix of comfort food from around the world, using fresh local ingredients. Blending the traditional for the contemporary palate. We are open for lunch, dinner & late night snacks. And don't forget about our hidden patio. #EATWITHOUTBORDERS
Price Range: $$
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Stratford Festival Dining
55 Queen St
Stratford ON
N5A 6V2
519.271.4040
Avoid the line-up! Pre-order your interval refreshments for any of our 4 theatre venues by contacting our box office or booking online. We also offer house-made food for all to enjoy! Drop by the Festival for a sandwich & salad or the Tom Patterson Theatre Café for a light meal or post-show drinks. Pre-order a picnic to pick up at the Festival Theatre and enjoy at your leisure. In July & August, join us for a BBQ lunch on the Festival Theatre Terrace. Our chefs look forward to welcoming you!
Price Range: $
- $$
161 Ontario Street
Stratford ON
N5A 3H3
519.271.1400
Old-fashioned English-style pub in the historical Queen's Inn. Excellent selection of beverages on tap. Great pub menu. Friendly atmosphere, complemented by live folk music most weekends. Downtown location. Outdoor patio.
Price Range: $
- $$$
925 Ontario Street
Stratford ON
N5A 6W5
226.779.2199
Montana's BBQ & Bar is a Canadian restaurant chain that specializes in in-house smoked pork ribs, steaks, and burgers.
Price Range: $$
101 Wellington Street
Stratford ON
N5A2L4
519.271.2772
Exceptional cuisine and award-winning customer service located in the heart of downtown. Creative and innovative twists on classic fare stressing quality and freshness. A casual lounge and patio complement our dining experience.
Price Range: $$
- $$$
70 Brunswick Street
Stratford ON
N5A 6V6
519.273.3424
Canadian-sourced, local fare is the hallmark of Revival House. Signature cocktails, charcuterie, salads, and carefully crafted main dishes are served in our dining room, upstairs Belfry Bar, or our seasonal patio. We welcome groups of up to 150.
Price Range: $$$
Fellini's - Classic Italian Cucina
107 Ontario Street
Stratford ON
N5A 3H1
519.271.3333
Stratford's favourite Italian restaurant is celebrating our 27th season. Serving lunch and dinner daily with classic Italian dishes! Daily menus of stone-oven pizzas and calzones, fresh pastas and salads, Italian entrées such as chicken parmigiana and grilled salmon. In a cucina-style friendly,casual service and atmosphere. Salute!
Price Range: $$
- $$$
85 Downie St.
Stratford ON
N5A 1W8
519.305.8585
Next door to the Avon Theatre where youthful Asian wanderlust meets an insatiable love of Mexican cuisine made with local ingredients & served with innovative, fresh cocktails shaken or stirred by our fabulous staff. Perfect for dinner before or snacks after the show. Kitchen open late WED-SUN.
Price Range: $
- $$
82 Wellington Street
Stratford ON
N5A 2L3
519.305.2010
Experience the culture with authentic Thai cuisine. Our chef features Pad Thai, pineapple fried rice, seafood dishes, mango salad, vegetarian options and several healthy choices. Open for lunch and dinner.
Price Range: $$
- $$$
38 Albert Street
Stratford ON
N5A 3K3
519.508.1777
Located in downtown Stratford across from City Hall, one block from the Avon Theatre. Let René, a graduate of the Stratford Chef School, treat you to a memorable experience inspired by local ingredients.
Price Range: $$
- $$$
Bentley's Inn Bar And Restaurant
99 Ontario Street
Stratford ON
N5A 3H1
519.271.1121
Bentley’s is the place for beer, homemade food and casual non-smoking atmosphere. Relax in a booth or meet up with friends for some fun at the bar. Enjoy people-watching on our main-street patio or drop by after theatre for our fantastic desserts. Free wireless Internet. Open daily. Downtown.
Price Range: $$