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| - I only came here for a beer, so take my review with a grain of salt. Beerbistro is located just east of the King Street Financial District. Fittingly, Beerbistro is a bank-turned-bistro. The restaurant is an aesthetically pleasing space with high ceilings, modern lighting and white tablecloth. Sophisticated would be a good one word description. Tables are closely spaced next to each other and the interior is intimate without being overly cramped. With that said, the noise level is high even at off-peak hours. The service was attentive and our waitress was pleasant.
My buddies had dinner at Beerbistro before I joined and they enjoyed their meals. Judging from the empty dishes and plates at neighboring tables, the food must be decent. I would describe the menu as upscale pub food. You have staples like pizzas, burgers, buffalo wings and pulled pork sandwiches. At the same time, they have "fancier" items such as Belgian Frites, Duck Confit Spring Rolls, Grilled Salmon, Mussels and Lobster Quesadilla (really!). A good variety of items, each with a suggested beer pairing. I regret not being able to make it for dinner.
Beerbistro has a robust selection of draught beer. I count 20 on their menu, representing Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Ontario and Quebec. Unfortunatley, but not surprisngly, they don't offer too many American craft beers on draught. They do have a dedicated Rogue Tap which is a plus. They also have an extensive selection of bottled beers (50+). Since I hardly drink any Canadian craft beer and I'm a huge IPA fan, I opted for the Publican House Square Nail Pale Ale. It was a solid choice.
Overall, Beerbistro is a nice classy place for dinner and drinks. As other reviewers have mentioned, it may not be great place for a romantic dinner due to the noise level. However it's an awesome venue to meet up with friends for good food and beer. They also have a nice little patio area for those warm nights. I'll be back to try the food!
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