Brussels Bistro

I will never go back to this restaurant. Despite telling them over and over of my fatal allergy to mushrooms when I ordered my entrée arrived in a sea of mushrooms. Not to worry, the server arrived seconds later with another and an apology. The turn around was so quick I had to ask if it was freshly prepared or if the chef simply scraped off the mushrooms from the plate. I was assured that it was freshly prepared (apparently another patron’s order) hence the speedy replacement. Just to make sure I asked the hostess to check that the sauce was not made from a mushroom stock. She did; apparent it was not. Bön appetite — hardly! Half way through my meal I came upon a mushroom on my plate. End of the meal. The chef couldn’t be bothered to come out to apologise. I wasn’t charged for my meal (the bill still over $ 250) but that was besides the point. What good does that do if my throat closes and I drop dead! It brought a birthday celebration to an abrupt end. The sheer arrogance of the chef was unbelievable.

So thankful this place is in The Beaches as quality restaurants simply don’t exsist in the beach village. The Mr and I always order the Brussels salad — goats cheese, blue berries, walnuts — It’s delicious. The duck is also very nice but I prefer to order mussels (any of them) because I think it’s what they do best. The chocolate pâté is to die for. Don’t even bother trying any other dessert — chocolate pâté all the way. The only issue with this place is they never have Veuve Cliquot stocked. Perhaps we’ve just been unlucky but it;s always a bummer.
Eat here, you won’t regret it.

We have tried to love this place. And on occasion we have. But the attitude doesn’t match the price. The last time we were there, I was served the cheese platter with nuts, although I’d told them I had a serious allergy. Their solution? represent the same food with some of the cheese cut away that might have come in contact with the nuts and rewashed the same plate. No real apology. No sense that maybe this wasn’t a shining moment for them in customer service. The bouillabaisse is great. Other dishes like the lamb? You could do better elsewhere. Not sure that we’ll keep trying. The last time was so disappointing.

Oh deary me, one too many wines at the balmy beach club… going to be late, two thumbs down (due to us). Greeted by a wonderful hostess you understands the Friday afternoon drunk. Two thumbs up!
The pre super bread was delish, two thumbs up, We decided to share the crab cakes and lobster bisque, I was unmoved by the crab cakes (but they weren’t bad, just average for crab cakes). One thumb up, one thumbs down: p
So, the main coarse arrives dah dah dah, Atlantic halibut and Ontario rabbit (yes you read that right!). Both are served with saluted veggies and delightful frites, delicious Two thumbs up! A tad dry, but that’s rabbit for you :)
We’ve been here a few times, consistently great and always clean, friendly and relaxed. Really is a beach gem. We will continue to frequent. Two thumbs up!

Confit d’ail, bisque de homard, moules-frites…we couldn’t possibly be in the Beaches, could we?

Had a wonderful dinner with a dear friend and my mother here on Wednesday night. Although the address of this place is ‘Queen Street,’ the restaurant is technically on a side street so make sure you don’t miss it. Brussels Bistro is in what used to be a home; the décor is very intimate and cozy. Upon entering, you feel like you’re going to have a nice dinner at a friend’s home. The menu is extensive, but not too overwhelming that you can’t decide. As an appetizer, we ordered the Confit d’Ail — the garlic with the cheese was a nice treat. It wasn’t too garlic heavy, which was nice. I was in the mood for mussels so I decided to go with it — there are about 10 different types of mussel flavors. My dining companions ordered the Diable and I had the Saffron. Both were winners. Dipping the bread with the broth … yum, yum, yum. For dessert, I had the special of the day — pecan tart. Let me warn you, desserts here are pretty big so if you’re on a diet, either pass on it or share. Anyway, I really enjoyed my dining experience here; I can’t wait to return to check out their Brunch.
Good for: mussels, dinner, celebrations

Made a reservation for New Year’s Eve — what a huge mistake. From the minute we walked in the reception was cold. Terrible service, mediocre food. We had to ask for our bill after the appetizers finally arrived two hours later. We wanted out, this was the last place we wanted to be to ring in the new year. We asked if there was a problem, they shrugged at us. Too bad as we like to support our local businesses. Complimentary bottle of wine was too little too late.
Kelly and Casey

This review is for brunch. I saw some wonky dinner reviews but brunch here with my parents, sister, et al was great! Everything was incredible, the waffles, pancakes, oh and the eggs were done perfectly. Chocolate croissants were amazing, we had a terrific time.

Was glad to be seated even though I didn’t have a reservation. I think the fact that typically you can’t get in this place without one speaks for itself. Ordered the mushroom app and was not disappointed in the least. Duck confit was perfect and the crème brûlée was the cherry on top. Highly recommend.

Our family was visiting Toronto on a short trip and came across this bistro for brunch on Sunday. We have a two year old as well and despite the very fancy layout the restaurant was exceptionally accommodating
The good was good with rather large portions. Atmosphere was nice with good music to set the mood. The wait staff was professional, accommodating and were very generous to our party of five and took extra care of our daughter’s desires.
A great experience that wasn’t planned.

I’ve eaten here twice and had very good experiences. Both times I had mussels (from about a dozen choices of preparation) and a salad. The food flavours and presentation were wonderful. The environment is cozy but with linens and music that make it also feel upscale. The tables are close together so I could hear conversations of our neighbours (so be careful of what you talk about!). The service was just how I like it — friendly and attentive but not overbearing.
The first time I went with girlfriends and the second time with my adult son. I observed a couple there celebrating an anniversary and they seemed very happy with everything. I wouldn’t suggest young children, and they may not like much of the food on the menu anyway. I will certainly be returning soon!

There are two postings for this restaurant. Seems to be hit or miss. We really liked it. Personality on the waiter and the host! Helpful advice for ordering.
The food was good, not great. The service was quick, helpful, and stayed invisible when they should.
We would have given three and a half stars but, that’s not a choice.
Worth a try for sure.

This was a great special occasion choice for the Beaches. The menu is very Belgian, and my choices were divine: lobster bisque and fois gras a poele. The poster art, which includes some originals our server said, is great for the atmosphere. The upstairs is good for a night out with loud friends and downstairs is best for an intimate affair. We will definitely be returning!

a table of 6 was just shy of 2 ½ hours for 2 courses. ‘The food is coming…’. when it came, the warm brie was almost frozen on top of the salad which tasted like it just came out of a box/​plastic aftertaste. Charcuterie plate? a Plate covered with sandwich meat i purchase from Royal Beef. no mustard/​pickle or accompaniment. 3 had Moules Ostendaise, not consistent level of mustard added different in each. Ditto for Moules Pastis, one had Pernod one did not. Bread was nice. Service aloof and unapologetic for time. 1 hour between courses. ouch

The food was very good, service was exceptionally «French.» The server was not a personality, just there to convey the menus and food to the table. I’d have appreciated at least a smidge of personality.
The music (in the upstairs area) was a bit loud, as is the room echoey, so if you’re looking for intimacy, be sure to ask for a downstairs table vs upstairs. Downstairs allows for greater intimacy/​quiet conversation, but the upstairs area lends itself better to a party/​enthusiastic vibe.
The menu is small, but the selections are well-​balanced. The humpback shrimp is not really much of an appetizer, just a fancy name for small prawns and they’re not at all large, nor are they unique. The soups are terrific. I had the steak, my wife had the lamb, and we exchanged a lot of food. Both were wonderful. Looking forward to returning, but will sit downstairs next time.

I went On November 17^th, 2013. The place is gorgeous, service is excellent, the food not meeting the expectation of a Belgian ! French Fries are not like the one that you will find in Belgium! That’s the first thing that a Belgian should know how to do and I’m sorry this place doesn’t know how to do real Belgian’s French fries. Snails are good.

The Beaches is short on places to eat on a real celebration night — there’s gotta be something better than the Keg — and this is one of them. Very cheery atmosphere with lots of beautiful Belgian posters, great lighting and comfortable chairs and tables. The food is excellent. The beers, as might be expected in an authentic Belgian place, are toprate – this is what craft beer makers in Canada need to aim for. The service is friendly and just the right amount of attentiveness. The chef seems to be doing his best to source locally as his Belgian menu allows, which I like to see. Wayne r