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Bijou

105 Erie St., Stratford, Ontario, Canada
519-273-5000
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Ranked #5 of 87 restaurants in Stratford
Price range: CAD26 - CAD103
Cuisines: French, Canadian
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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London, Canada
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

I enjoyed the mussel soup and the gnocchi and my husband had the smoked fish and the lamb. The food is not the problem. The issue is the service. We waited forever for our drink and then our appetizers arrived with our drink. We had to ask for water refills. No one ever checked if we needed anything. The service... More

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Toronto
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

Fine, creative food. Great unrushed service and casual ambience. Nothing to dislike about this fine little restaurant.

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Stratford, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

We go to Bijou whenever possible, it is in our opinion the best restaurant in Stratford. Their menu changes often and it is based on local produce and products, including meats. The desserts are to die for. Aaron and Brownyn run a first class restaurant. We love their eclectic ambiance, classy yet rustic and love their children mementos around the... More

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Toronto
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26 reviews 26 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2012

Absolutely phenomenal food and for the price, there's nothing better. Had the pork cheeks which were out-of-this-world tender and warm banana bread with ice cream was the perfect way to end a fantastic meal and experience. Would recommend to anyone in the area.

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Cambridge, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
144 helpful votes 144 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2012

Bijou caters to the Stratford Theatre experience. They are only opened for lunch during the theatre season. Our lunch consisted of a beautiful amuse bouche of Butternut Squash Soup. For our mains, Pork Schnitzel (served with confit fingering potatoes, sweet corn and a grainy mustard jus) for myself and Cheek to Cheek (braised pork and veal cheeks, served with pearl... More

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London, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

After walking around the parking lot trying to find the entrance (I really should have paid more attention to the description on the website), we walked into a terrific restaurant. The flat iron steak with a salad to start was amazing. Dinner at Bijou was well worth the price of admission. The candle-light atmosphere was comforting, but it felt odd... More

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Ottawa ON Canada
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27 reviews 27 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

Not very imaginative but we went once with cousins and then again the second night to try other items on the menu. An excellent restaurant. Pricey but well worth it. Attentive service and masterful chef.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

As a former NYCer and someone who has the good fortune to be able to travel pretty extensively in the USA and the world, I have to say that Bijou is one of my favorite restaurants. The atmosphere is cozy and chic, and the service is fabulous. I can completely trust the staff to pair my meals with the perfect... More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012

Over the top good. Superb cuisine arrayed via blackboard. Innovative kitchen. Delightful service. Plan to make it our first stop when we attended the Stratford Theatre Festival again next year!

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columbus, Ohio
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012

A step up from the normal restaurant, Bijou has great food quality and preparation. I ordered the duck which was outstanding. It's a fixed price menu, well worth seeking out. Small place so make reservations.

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