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US$16 - US$39
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Canadian, International, Contemporary
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Reviewed yesterday

Excellent meal and service!! Very attentive wait staff - Andrea! This is the last of the fine dining experiences in Kingston!!

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Excellent food, stellar service. We had an amazing time! The Bistro is elegant, but low key so caters to everyone. Food, wine and service was all top notch.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed October 8, 2023

We were here for an anniversary dinner on October 7th for 4 of us, and the meals were excellent. The server Bruce is the best, and Joanne checked on us too. We had thr turkey dinner special tonight, October 8th, and it was delicious from...the squash soup right through to the pumpkin cheesecake. Our server was Kyle tonight, and he is excellent too. This is our “to go” place every month.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed June 24, 2023

My dear friend and I went to Bistro Stefan for a Saturday night dinner out! Between Manager Joanne and our server, Bruce, we could not have been better taken care of! Excellent atmosphere, our steaks were cooked to perfection and so flavourful. Bruce talked us...right into dessert, mainly because we didn’t want to leave, and they were decadent. We can not say enough about our evening. Thank you, we’ll certainly be back soon!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed May 14, 2023

Four of us shared a wonderful meal for Mother’s Day. Bistro Stefan never disappoints with excellent food and service. Bruce is an exceptionally excellent waiter!

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed April 18, 2023

This was our first visit to the Bistro and we were a little unsure of how it would be. We had traveled from Brockville. Krista the waitress made us feel very comfortable and welcomed. We ordered drinks and they came quickly. The main meal was...very good and the desserts we terrific. Certainly, we will be back. thanks Krista and Bistro Stefan.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed February 14, 2023 via mobile

Great food and service. Attention to details in the little things by Bruce were excellent. Beef short rib is one of our favorites

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed August 27, 2022

On a celebratory date night my boyfriend and I went to this lovely restaurant. The food and drinks were amazing including appetizers and mains. The atmosphere was classy and great for a date out and the staff were lovely. Some things were priced a bit...on the high end for what they were ( mainly drinks) but the quality made up for it.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Stephane O, Owner at Bistro Stefan, responded to this reviewResponded September 1, 2022

We're happy that we were able to make your special date special. Thanks for sharing.

Reviewed August 3, 2022 via mobile

The restaurant was absolutely wonderful in every way! The atmosphere was elegant and warm and welcoming, the waiter and waitress were courteous and kind, had a great sense of humour, remembered everything we liked each day and were never hovering over us but were always...available. And the food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented and perfectly portioned! We will definitely return every time we are in Kingston, which is fairly often!More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Stephane O, Owner at Bistro Stefan, responded to this reviewResponded August 22, 2022

I'm so very happy we gained another repeat customer. Thank your for the rave review!

Reviewed June 18, 2022

Great dinner in a great venue. This restaurant is so welcoming, but very private and welcoming. Food is unbelievable and service was outstandng!!! Bruce, our server was so attentive and the best!!!

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed May 9, 2022 via mobile

Thank you to Chef Rob and the team at Bistro Stephan for a beyond pleasurable experience. The food is absolutely spectacular and the service is top tier. Will return for all further business events. Thank you very very much.

Date of visit: April 2022
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Stephane O, Owner at Bistro Stefan, responded to this reviewResponded May 19, 2022

We are very happy that our sous-chef Rob provided an excellent dinner for you. We appreciate you sharing your experience

Reviewed February 15, 2022 via mobile

Absolutely beautiful meal. Went here for valentines and everything was delicious. Amazing service as well. We had (first course) salad, (second course) baked brie, quail, (3rd course) duck, arctic char, and fondue. The baked brie alone was enough for us to come back again. The...sweet potato with the duck was surprisingly beyond expectations, a complete underdog. There was a set four course meal for Valentines day for $89.99/pp was certainly worth the price for the great night we had.More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Stephane O, Owner at Bistro Stefan, responded to this reviewResponded February 22, 2022

We are delighted that you had a wonderful Valentine's dinner with us. Your compliments are much appreciated and we look forward to having you as a guest in the future.

Reviewed December 27, 2021

Wonderful Dinner, elegant and beautiful presentation! The prime rib is cooked perfectly! It's great when you add the dinner package on when staying at the best western then you don't have to worry about anything other then a well deserved tip :)

Date of visit: February 2021
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Reviewed November 30, 2021

Visited the fireside hotel attached and was offered breakfast through Bistro Stefan. Regarding the breakfast. Please guys, make sure you have your cooks fully cook the potatoes as they were rock hard, and use real eggs ( not powdered ) as they were dry and...tasted awful. And the water was not great from the place where you pour it ( next to the orange) Might have been an off day but still. The yoghurt should be in containers not squirted out from a machine ( it was watery) and the waffles were soggy because you leave them in a container where the heat condenses on top and drips back on to the waffles. There was also no toast. No gluten free options beside fruit. "This is 2021 almost 2022, gluten free options should be everywhere". Don't get me started on the sausages or bacon. I won't return here for breakfast again.More

Date of visit: November 2021
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Stephane O, Owner at Bistro Stefan, responded to this reviewResponded December 2, 2021

Sorry to hear about your experience. However, any comments for the FREE INCLUDED breakfast should have been directed to the Best Western Kingston Trip Advisor page and NOT Bistro Stefan.

Reviewed August 11, 2021

We had our buffet breakfast here and were very impressed with the food, the service and the attention to cleanliness. Everything was exceptional, from fresh cut fruit salad to a variety of cooked breakfast meats, sweets, and hot drinks. It was a touch of normalcy,...provided with care. This was the best part of our stay at the hotel.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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HI Kevin, no there is not a dress code, it is fairly casual although some guests dress up. The atmosphere is warm, charming and receptive so either attire works. Thanks for inquiring Joanne (Manager)
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Bistro Stefan is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
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  • Atmosphere: 4.5