The Courtyard Bistro in Pembroke

My husband and I had a lovely date night with amazing food and lovely attentive staff! We truly enjoyed the Chipotle pork bites as starter, and I can definitely recommend the stuffed chicken! Drinks were great, and we got a sweet finish to the night with some tasty sticky toffee cake.

The atmosphere is the best part of this place. It has beautiful art on the walls and great staff.

My wife and I had a great time, food was excellent and the servers were attentive and welcoming. We will definitely be back.

Great value. Great menu. Great service. Never ever have had a bad experience here. Great portions.

We love this place! The food is delicious and the atmosphere is fabulous!

I rarely get to Pembroke even though I used to live here. I had no idea of this little piece of Heaven on Main Street until my cousin said to meet her there for a quick bite to eat. Great atmosphere, wonderful wait staff and amazing Caesar salad! Must try! Dietary restrictions: I m gluten sensitive and it was nice to see that option.

I was so excited when we walked into the courtyard. The vibe is amazing (besides the yoga studio), the fountains and gardens... really well done. The smoked trout dip was very flavorful. However, my risotto was so undercooked it was crunchy. Not al dente. Completely undercooked. I was pretty disappointed because I think it would have been really good if it had had another 20 minutes to cook.

Love this place, ambiance great and food is awesome...hey vegans! They have a menu just for us!

My sister and I were in Pembroke today and googled restaurant with patio which brought us to The Courtyard Absolutely LOVED IT. We had Amber serve us, she was wonderful, so friendly and professional. The food was amazing. The background music was at the perfect level, you didn t have to shout over it like so many other restaurants. BRAVO TO THE COURTYARD downtown Pembroke, can t wait to go back. Cheri & Cathy

My friend and I drove from Carleton Place, and were quite disappointed. The waitress talked so much it was a lot. Between her joking and winking it was too much. She became annoying. I ordered a Bistro salad. It sounded so good on the menu, but was nothing special. 4 tiny potatoes, 1 sprig of asparagus, a 2 inch piece of mushroom, tiny bit of goat cheese on lettuce. It sounded so hearty on the menu. We will not go back.

What a great place! The food is amazing and the environment was really special while sitting outside. But the staff are a cut above! Every person we came into contact with were warm, friendly and professional...fantastic experience! Vegetarian options: They have a vegan menu as well

great outdoor patio on the courtyard. Upscale menu. Terrific, friendly staff

Decor and staff are nice. The food takes a long time and it never really taste great. Additionally the price range is too high for the meh level food.

This was my 2nd time having a meal there, and will definitely be back!! It was a wonderful experience in every way! Food

We always come here for our date nights and it s always exceptional. Absolutely love the food and the atmosphere. I always want to try new food every time I come and I m not scared to do so because I know it will be amazing

Tisha s been the go to restaurant for my family and friends for all my years in the valley! The staff and Jocelyn always go out of their way to make you feel special. As I say good bye to the area my friends threw my birthday/going away party at of course the courtyard!! You all went above and beyond thank you so much!!! The cake was delicious

The Courtyard Bistro in Pembroke is a true gem of a restaurant. From the moment I walked in, I loved the gorgeous aesthetic the exposed brick, black iron, and wood accents create such a charming atmosphere. The lighting was just perfect, adding to the overall ambiance. Our server, Eddie, was phenomenal. She was incredibly personable, friendly, and attentive, making my dining experience even more enjoyable. Her service truly stood out and added to the overall experience. The food was fantastic, from the main courses to the desserts. Everything I had was delicious. It s definitely a great spot for a date night I had a wonderful evening there with my boyfriend. I highly recommend The Courtyard Bistro for anyone looking for a special dining experience in Pembroke.

More 4.5/5. The food was nice. The blueberry flatbread was definitely interesting. The chefs pasta of the day was summer good!

I had gone with my little sister, parents, and grandparents on my moms side, The service was great, the greeter and waiters were very nice. However the food was of... questionable quality. The cheese on my burger looked like playdoh, the bun was twice the size of the patty, the fries had the texture of spaghetti and was one of the most salty foods I have ever eaten. My little sisters pasta was filled with tomato chunks, despite having had it ordered plain. And the popcorn was just flavored with powder. And last but not least, the water tasted like pool water. And thats just the food! We had a reservation for an outdoor table but when we got there, all the outdoor tables were full. Also to put the last nail in the coffin, everything was offensively expensive, and the entire restaurant smelled of vinegar. Vegetarian options: My vegan grandparents had ordered the salad appetizer and said it was very overdressed, and when they got their entrees, the pasta and garlic bread, my grandmother said she could tell that it wasnt actually Vegan despite being labeled so. Kid-friendliness: Its not very kid friendly in terms of menu options, infact my 9 year old sister absolutely hated the food there.

Beautiful patio, extensive cocktail and mocktail list, food was incredible. Excellent service. This it a must visit in Pembroke for a nicer evening out. I had the summer gnocchi and peach & raspberry cheesecake.

Amazing experience! We had a screaming baby (happy squeals) and we were trying to stop her. The owner came and gave her fruits so she could eat and it calmed her down. The service was great! We asked for some substitutions and they had no problem doing it. The food and drinks were out of this world like really tasty. We will be returning soon.

I was sadly very disappointed and upset with this restaurant. I made a reservation, was not told about their big RuleThe food was okay, a bit cold. Customers who came in the front door where glaring at me and my friend, there was a curtain that was pulled back so they could stare at customers eating.I grew up here, but this seemed like a dark town secret society club where a stranger doesnt know the house rules and folks get entertained by making you take the walk of shame past them when not hearing the timer go off. The waitress came up to me and snapped YOU NEED TO GO, dont you know the rules! I am guessing it is the owners who put their staff up to this awkward position as she was very apologetic to the other person and then shot me a dirty look. There is some rule that you have to eat and leave in a specific time frame. It was humiliating and who wants to go back to a restaurant that makes you cry the night of your birthday. Next time save a newcomer the trouble and tell them first so they can seek other options. Pembroke seems to thrive on bringing people down and this restaurant is another example. They drop their 90 minute rule when your wealthy relatives come in from Toronto. Ha!

We only spent one night in Pembroke, but the Courtyard Bistro was an absolute highlight for us. The service was incredibly courteous and friendly. We were able to sit outside and it was really pleasant there. Numerous umbrellas provide shade and plants grow everywhere and there is a pretty fountain. There is a lot of love and work in this place. The food was also very tasty and what we personally noticed was that plastic items were almost completely avoided (even sauces were served in small metal bowls). We have experienced this very differently in Canada and the USA.

The space was so beautiful! We ate outside in the rain and my husband and I were so thrilled by the environment. The service was great all the waitresses were friendly and helpful. The food was good. I had a chicken dish (can t remember the name) with the mixed veg and potatoes. The potatoes could have used some more sauce or seasoning. But it was enjoyable. My husband had a steak with a salad. We shared our sides. Honestly it just felt like it could have been better or more But the atmosphere and service were honestly out of this world! We would definitely try eating here again, maybe just trying something other than what we had last time.

My girlfriend took me here for the first time and I was surprised by how delicious the food was, friendly service and fantastic atmosphere. What a gem in Pembroke. Would return and recommend to friends.

Must try this place out! Food is delicious.

Courtyard is a gem! The set menu is delicious and fresh and their specials are inventive and always amazing. Get ready for beautiful decor and stellar service. I highly recommend the Courtyard salad, but everything on the menu is amazing and there is enough variety to suit anyone s taste.

Great atmosphere, great food

Fantastic flavors

Amazing! From the time my husband and I walked in! It was his 40th Birthday. We were looking for a Gluten Free place to eat. Wow! The staff, food and atmosphere was incredible! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

Amazing. I ordered large Reeses cheesecake for a birthday and it is PERFECT

Excellent place for lunch or dinner and great gluten free options. The daily soup is always gf.

Very good food and service. Busy place.

Fantastic! Service was great and menu equally superb.........highly recommended!!! Food : 5/5

My daughter took me out for New Years dinner. Absolutely the best meal, I have had in a long time at a restaurant. A 4 course meal, with 5 star service. Parking was a bit tricky, but nothing I couldnt handle. I would consider this a place to eat at anytime, very comfortable and staff were absolutely gracious and welcoming. My daughter is a chef, and hard to please, she left full, and maybe too full, but enjoyed all courses. Thankyou to all staff at The Courtyard, and Happy New Year.

Very good. Food and staff where amazing.

My wife and I recently ate at the Courtyard Bistro for her Birthday. The servers were very attentive and when they found out it was her Birthday, each passing one would quietly wish her Happy Birthday. Very charming and friendly. Our waitress brought my wife an on-the-house Creme Brulee with a sparkler as a candle. The food was delicious but the attentiveness and down-to-earth hospitality was what really caught my attention. 5 Stars.

Excellent service and food.

So, I have been going to the courtyard religiously for the last 5 years ( 3-5 times a year + take out now through valley eats ) and I have seen a significant drop in quality of food . It is quite unfortunate I went last weekend with some friends and the sides that come with your food now are so bland and low effort, it s a small piece of cauliflower and zucchini and carrots with no seasoning or oil I had a steak and it wasn t seasoned at all either. I absolutely love this restaurant for all its dietary restriction accommodations and Their whole menu is great overall they can do their whole menu adapted to vegan , gluten free . but the quality has just dropped and it s crazy I paid 120$ for a dinner and I felt low-balled . Dietary restrictions: They can adapt their whole menu (almost) to gluten free & they have a vegan menu . You can even ask for their cheesecakes a few days in advance and get it gluten free !

Well above average for the area. Excellent food. Always busy which is a good sign.

Great atmosphere for dining. The braised short rib and mushroom risotto was fantastic!!

I had a salmon entree for $32. It was really good. The service and ambience are great. I had a nice glass of wine. I ate here before and was happy to return.

I was quite taken by the DELICIOUS meal that was made for us today! The coconut curry soup was so tasteful, and that classic bistro burger was BOMB. The flavours were there, it was juicy, it was filling, and the service was great! Thanks Molly! A definite must for those who havent tried it yet, and its going to be a regular thing now, hands down.

Easily one of the best places to eat in town. Especially if you get the opportunity to dine in the courtyard. The food is amazing, a seasonally changing menu with great prices. Friendly professional staff and to die for cheesecakes, dine in or take out.

Awesome Risotto great portions. Price reflects quality of food drink and service

Went twice so far! The latest was for my birthday on Feb 24th. The staff here are as amazing as their food. Its our Bougie Date Spot, the quality is amazing and you get the amount you pay for! We were about to leave when my husband told the waitress that it was my birthday and without even requesting anything special she brought out their raspberry crème brulé. It was amazing!

Absolutely delicious food. The most creative food stop in the upper Ottawa valley. Great cheesecake, awesome wine selection and cocktails. The service was beyond excellent. The outdoor patio in the summer is very cute and definitely sets the mood for a cocktail

My favourite place to eat in Pembroke, the food is always amazing and I can t remember what her name is but the tall blonde server is fantastic ! The cheesecake melts in your mouth even if you re stuffed from dinner ( which is likely) take it home !

First time here, came for a lunch date. Food was delicious! Will come here again

The best spot in Pembroke for an excellent meal.

Best place in Pembroke for fine dining!

Great restaurant with great staff! Love the food and the cheese cakes are a must have

Good service, great food and atmosphere, young adult trendy crowd. Gluten Free options on every dish! Extras can be rather pricey though.

Our server (Rhonda) was fantastic! 10/10 request her if you have a reservation. Food was delicious and they were great about my allergies. Cant wait to return when we are in the area again! They also have a vegan menu, which is something I never see (coming from Ottawa). Love the inclusivity! Dietary restrictions: Dairy and egg

We only went for desert and coffee but the service,coffee,cheese cake were great. Would go for full dinner next time.

Great food and Great Service! The Owner is fantastic, and has a personable staff. I have dinned in several times while living in the Ottawa Valley, and every time, without fail the food was delicious. Recently I ordered through Valley Eats service (I live in New Brunswick now) to have food delivered to best friends of mine that had a new baby that weekend. Well Valley Eats FAILED miserably, and did not deliver the meal that Courtyard Bistro had already prepared. Thankfully I kept a watchful eye on the progress of the order through the Valley Eats app, and noticed it had been well over an hour over the estimated time of delivery. After calling Courtyard Bistro and chatting with Katie, she came up with a plan to deliver the prepared meal to our friends less than 10 minutes away. The owner of Courtyard Bistro personally delivered the meal and even added an extra treat to the order. This restaurant went above and beyond what was required for a problem that was NOT their fault. Courtyard Bistro is dependable and an incredible group of people in the service industry, AND the food is truly amazing, try the cheesecake!

Excellent. Good food and service

We love the courtyard! The food is always amazing, and the patio is a unique spot downtown!

Absolutely beautiful we had a great server Eddie was very knowledgeable about the products great service I hope my Dad tipped her well Salmon was done to perfection as well as the Steak we were there just before the evening rush as it was quite full by the time we left nice atmosphere not too loud Food

Decided to give this place a try after hearing numerous great reviews. We were hoping to sit out in the courtyard but weather wasnt so cooperative so we sat inside. The place is tastefully decorated and kept impeccably clean. The drink menu is vast with multiple selections of cocktails, beers, wine, and mocktails. I believe I ordered the Lady Gaga which was presented beautifully with a variety of fresh berries. I ordered the club wrap and the soup of the day which was Cajun potato with cheddar cheese. Everything was absolutely divine. Was also pleasantly surprised at how many gluten-free options they had.

The chefs pasta was to die for and the cheesecake was amazing also.

Beautiful location in the courtyard. Food was amazing. We went there for our anniversary and our waitress was so nice. The quality was evident in everything. A special night for us.

Service was amazing. Had a huge group to celebrate a birthday. There was too much garlic oil used on food.

Excellent place

Didnt stay, everything was way over priced.

One of my favorite restaurants with a Beautiful Patio always amazing service and good food

Always a great time, food is awesome and the staff really great!

Lunches are amazing.

What a lovely restaurant! I had stuffed portobello mushrooms from the vegan menu and they were delicious. Our server, Katie, was attentive, pleasant and excellent! (Thanks for the popcorn, Katie). We will certainly be back!

Super friendly waitress and very yummy flatbread and salad. Just visiting the area on summer travels, but wish it was near me. Will definitely return when Im in the area again.

What can be said about The Courtyard Bistro other than amazing. We celebrated with our family the night before our daughters wedding day. Jocelyn the owner had taken our reservation for 12 people weeks prior to our visit. Not only did she take a reservation she proceeded to create a customized mini menu just for our group. We arrived and were greeted by staff with such eager enthusiasm. The staff took care of our every need and request they also took some photos even laughingly took a selfie to remind us who they were, The food, four main options were amazing. Cooked to perfection and generous portions. Large starter salads and wonderful deserts. Such a little gem in small town Ontario. Entrepreneurs take note. This is how restaurants should be run and staffed. A definite ten out of ten if you ever visit Pembroke Ontario. Thank you again to you and your team. If only we lived closer The Courtyard Bistro would be a weekly outing.

Excellent service and food. I ate outside on the patio, very nice. I will go back for sure! Food

Outstanding food and service!! Congrats!

This is a gem! Amazing food! Total great experience.

Ive been here a few times over the years, and each time, Ive developed food poisoning. The first time was some steak pasta special, I had to leave 10 mins into eating..it was bad. Then the 2nd time was some potato pasta dish with olives (it was a hot mess), I was dying on the drive home! Then, the 3rd time was during the summer on the patio. I will say, Ive had their flat breads and felt fine, but meals...pasta dishes, Ive been in pain! I want to like this place, but I cant... its embarrassing when youre experiencing that.

The menu is very unique and creative -- you wont find anything like what theyre offering anywhere else in the Valley. We chose the linguini special and the courtyard chicken wrap for mains and a cheesecake and creme brule for dessert. Extremely tasty and excellent quality. The service was also excellent and any concern we had was promptly resolved with tact and professionalism. The lighting was perfect as well as the decor. I will recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a guaranteed delicious and creative dining experience.

Great place to celebrate special occasions

Wonderful little bistro, service is the best and food is awesome. Thank you Eddy.

What an phenomenal place to eat. We came in the midst of a heat wave and after being seated in the courtyard I couldnt deal with the heat. The waitress SO GRACIOUSLY took us inside, got us set up, made sure we were looked after. We had just bought our house and she made such a fuss over us and it was wonderful. Not to mention that the food was SPECTACULAR. Such a warm welcome to the area. Will definitely return. Thank you.

Well i thought that Gordon Ramsey was cooking in the kitchen. Food was scrumptious staff was friendly and very professional. Had an awesome time. Not sure why some people give this place a one star or a 2 star. If you cannot appreciate someone making you food then maybe you should cook for yourself and stay home or go to MacDonalds. Thanks again guys for the great food and time . Cheers.

The food is always amazing, the servers are always fantastic, and whether you eat in or get take out you re guaranteed to have a good meal. This owner knows what they re doing and has a wonderful team working for them. Keep it up guys and thanks for being my favourite place to eat with family and friends.

We were visiting from Ottawa so maybe my dining standards are higher Of course it was NYE and we were lucky to get last min reservations anywhere. The New Years Eve menu was just ok. The drinks, especially wines were very overpriced with the cheapest 5oz glass of red running nearly $10! The soup option was tasty (the other 2 appetizers were both salad). The NY strip loin dinner had a gravy red wine type sauce covering it which made it feel very Salisbury steak-like. Would have been much better if the sauce was served on the side. And it wasnt very good. The pomegranate lamb dish was good and the veggies and potatoes were as expected. Honestly, the best part of the night (and the ONLY reason Im giving this 5 star instead of 3) was the wonderful server, Amanda, she was so personable, friendly, and kind without being the typical pushy/rushed in your face are you done yet type server. She was an absolute delight, knowledgable, attentive, and really made our evening so enjoyable. She was probably one of the best servers Ive ever had in a restaurant and definitely deserves a raise!! Thanks Amanda for making our last minute New Years night so enjoyable!!!

Best cheese cake around and super friendly staff!

Good food, nice cozy place... not easy for social distancing, small place but they are doing their best... good service, not super friendly but professional!

Wonderful service and great food

Amazing food and service! We come here once a month and it s always fantastic. Highly recommend!

Always such an unforgettable experience at Pembrokes finest! The manager makes your evening exceptional and our service was top notch! I had the saffron shrimp risotto with a calamari starter, with two of their signature cocktails, plus who can forget their trademark truffle oil popcorn! What a night! Thank you so much for making our friends birthday the best night ever!

Katie was amazing. 1st visit ever and was very impressed. Good was awesome. Thank you

We had the lunch special, and it was fantastic! The salad had warm toppings, with nice flavour contrasts. Loved the smoothness of the goat cheese with a mix of sweet, and tangy bits and pieces. Just excellent. The wrap was a Greek themed wrap with chicken, and tastes of that same goat cheese. It was such a good lunch. Hate to sound like our friends to the south but HUGE portions.

It was fantastic!

Beautiful atmosphere, attentive staff and delicious food

Awesome food Awesome service

Edited for 2022. Originally when we came to this restaurant it was pretty poor customer service and we left before getting our food. We decided to try again because everyone deserves a second chance and we did takeout so we would not have to deal with seated service. Their food is fantastic, I cant deny that. Everything was cooked to perfection and all of my food was piping hot.

Always a great experience at the Courtyard. The food is delish and the service amazing!

Staff were great, food was amazing and setting was elegant and comfortable

Great food, very friendly service, looking forward to seeing the place wheb the outdoor courtyard is open. The atmosphere and decor inside would fit in the Mtl Old Port or Plateau.

Fantastic place! Service is always great and the food never fails to impress me.

Very nice restaurant, excellent food! The service was great, our waitress was very attentive and so funny! Would highly recommend this place!

Was absolutely amazing!! Went for the first time. The server was so sweet and attentive, huge shout out to Amanda. Also highly recommended that mango coconut cheesecake, had one there and got one Togo!!

Always a wonderful experience! Food is great, fresh with excellent ingredients. Staff are priceless and genuine! Very much enjoy going here.

The best thing Ill ever taste. The Mediterranean wrap, Cesar salad, and virgin Cesar had my eyebrows raising with delight the entire meal but then Kate (the waitress) told me about the Cinnamon Bun cheesecake. This magnificent moment in cheesecake history had me feeling a type of way. Honestly, the best thing Ive ever tasted.

Service was perfect right from being greeted. Food was also really good.

Great little find. Food and service were wonderful. See you again soon!

I enjoyed the atmosphere and my food was very tasty. However, the next morning after eating dinner here I was very sick and threw up. There was also a hair in my food.

Great Pembroke establishment! Beautiful courtyard patio as well. Food is high quality and service is top notch!

Hands down the cheesecakes in town!

Great atmosphere and good food.

Great staff, beautiful scenery and delicious food!

Lovely courtyard atmosphere. Excellent food choices at reasonable prices. Very good service staff.

Overall great experience. Food was good. Drinks were good. Nice courtyard. They cook their meals from scratch. Seemed like good quality produce. For dessert we had sticky toffee pudding. Yum is the best way to describe it. We made a reservation and picked 1.5 hour slot. We were there for just over an hour. I suggest you call ahead to ensure you get outside.

We were FIRST TIMERS and came into the Bistro today on the recommendation of friends. From the moment we walked into the alleyway and were greeted by your staff of smiling, happy and pleasant servers our entire experience was nothing but fantastic. The ambiance in the Courtyard was so soothing and relaxing, and even though it was about 90% full there was no feeling of crowding or rush. Menu looked so good, it was hard to decide exactly what to order (wanted to try a bunch lol) When the food did arrive, it looked terrific and tasted better. A huge SHOUTOUT to the servers Abbie (always such a BIG smile), Amber and Rhonda You guys are THE BEST, thank you for helping to make our FIRST TIME such a great experience. Certainly hope it is NOT our last -

Great food, nice staff and nice terrace. No parking...only downside.

Not what it used to be. My partner and I were going out for her birthday, and she had been thinking about the stuffed chicken supreme since we last had it because it was so good. We were quite disappointed to see they reduced portion sizes, and 1/3rd of the palm sized chicken was bone. Unfortunately there was only two small pieces of prosciutto about thumb size crisped, instead of being wrapped around like the last time. Our 2nd waitress mentioned it was not the same as it used to be, although the name is, the exact same. She assured us it was meant to come with the bone as it retains the juices better . I hate to see excuses that have no basis. They should mention in the menu, comes with bone and is 100g. I m upset because I came to give my girlfriend the best I could offer her for Pembroke, and now it s cheap and barely filling. Sad to see what it s become.

Beautiful and relaxing patio area. The food was very tasty, except for the wedges. They could have been crisper. Caesar salad was amazing. It was a bit expensive though.

My husband and I drive out from Ottawa for a staycation at least once a year. On August 1, we chose Courtyard Bistro for our first wedding anniversary dinner. As usual, the patio was beautiful, the drinks were great, and the food was delicious, but what pushed this particular experience over the edge was our server. She was friendly and fun, attentive, and on point. We will be back!

We sat in the actual court yard, but inside was great looking. Food was great - especially the appetizers - tacos and soup. Service was great. Will definitely be returning. Dietary restrictions: It has a number of options Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free identified. Easy to order.

A must if youre in Pembroke! The vibe, the team. the food, the wines - so cozy and well kept! Was just visiting from Montreal with my parents & husband and our lunch here was just spot on. This was our only restaurant stop during our week away as I LOVE to cook too, and it was simply the best! Huge thanks to the incredible staff and to Katie for being the best waitress we couldve asked for - thanks for teaching us how to pour a Guiness! Cant wait until were in the area again, well def be back!

Excellent Meal ,Atmosphere! Very Welcoming Eatery ! Hope to return soon..

Excellent food, friendly service, great atmosphere. Very popular allows you 90 to 120 minutes to eat relax and enjoy.

Vegetarian options: Great plant-based options with an entire vegan menu!

Beautiful little spot, excellent service and delicious food! Highly recommend!

Terrible experience, will not go back, would not recommend. Our party had made reservations for a Tuesday night for 10-15 people. At the time of reservation weeks before our dinner, we did not have a final number to confirm for our party, so we estimated the 10-15. No problems yet. Cut to our dinner, when we arrive with 10 guests. Upon arrival we were immediately confronted by our waitress, urging that we had reserved for 15 guests and will be charged $25 per person that does not arrive, regardless of our parties total spend for the evening. This was NEVER communicated to the party member who made the reservation. For an extremely uncomfortable 10-15 min, our waitress combatted any effort we made to understand the situation. She detailed that the restaurant made a confirmation call and left a message to relay the possibility of charges if we did not confirm our party size. We did not receive this call. After going back and forth, the waitress was able to confirm that they called the wrong number for the confirmation. Trying not to let this combative start ruin our evening, we ordered drinks and food and appetizers - more than enough to suffice our missing party members share. Minutes after our order went in, our waitress removed all sections of our table that were not used, totalling two 4 tops, and prepared them for other guests. Odd, considering we reserved them . Within minutes she sat new guests with our seats. At the end of our evening, almost having forgotten about the charge considering they did indeed use all of our unused seating, the waitress approached us with our bills and DID charge us the penalty! After calling the wrong number to confirm our reservation AND using all of our extra seats, they charged us the penalty! We asked why they felt the need to charge us and the guests who used our seats, and they waitress replied that they took too many reservations tonight and needed the extra seats - what a blunt lie! Our server made the decision to double dip by charging our group and taking on more business. No one in our party would have argued to release our extra seats for other patrons, but to charge our group after calling the wrong number for the reservation and taking on more business with our reserved seats is just ridiculous. What ruined our experience was our waitress. Very combative and argumentative. She immediately made our group feel like a burden and feel as if we committed an offence against the restaurant. Because of this I would never go back and I ll be happy to share my experience with anyone who mentions Courtyard Bistro.

Made me strawberry daiquiris even though not on drink menu . Coconut macaroon cheesecake was so delicious! Amazing service, elegant atmosphere in the courtyard where we were and exquisite food taste and quality!

Had lunch at the Courtyard this week with a friend. Service is definitely a 10. Our server was prompt, courteous and knew her menu. My choice of lunch was a wrap with their wedges. I love goat cheese. Would return again. Have told at least a dozen or more people. After a visit to Sunset Nursery we find out the Chef s wife works there. Great places in Pembroke.

Best restaurant in town!

Absolutely amazing food! Almost anything on the menu can be made gluten-free on demand and everything is freshly made that day. Great ambiance and amazing staff!

Everything is fantastic! Love the staff we felt like part of the family. The trip from Ottawa to Pembroke was worth it!!

I went to the Courtyard for my 30th birthday and it was nothing short of amazing. The atmosphere is unmatched.The food and drink menu was great. Although, the best part of the experience was the amazing service that Eddie provided. She gave us excellent recommendations and had us laughing every time she came to check on our table. The Courtyard has great food and service that you can t get anywhere else in Pembroke! Highly recommend trying this restaurant for your next meal out!

What a treat! Fresh tasty food and great service!

The food was not bad there is room for improvement

We had our wedding reception here and it was perfect. The staff were warm and inviting, they joked around with us, made us feel like family. The decorations and decor were spectacular, exactly what we imagined it would be. And the food was exquisite. Our guests didn t preorder their food and we were worried they wouldn t be able to cook for all our guests and people would be waiting, but no, there was no delay, everything came out promptly and quickly. The quality of the food is among the best I ve ever eaten in my life. Jocelyn is incredible. She communicates effectively and timely, she knows what she, her staff and her restaurant are capable of, and she delivers. She was quick and efficient with every curveball that was thrown at her and handled it with grace. If you re looking for a small cozy restaurant, this is the perfect one.

Finding the Courtyard Bistro while visiting Pembroke was a very happy accident. The service was great and the food even better. The soup of the day was coconut curry, creamy and delicious with very fresh tasting vegetables. The sandwich was a roasted chicken with Swiss cheese, on a brioche. It was very full for a Tuesday! Interesting space, nicely decorated for Christmas. The staff were very professional and nice.

Food, service and atmosphere were the best! Went for our anniversary and they did not deceive us at all. Super pretty with the Christmas decorations

A great place, maybevthe best we found in Pembroke. All was good, food, service and atmosphere

Food, service, ambience. Excellent. A credit to Pembroke Main Street.

Great service, Great food. The best restaurant weve found so far! Food

A1 Food and Service!

Amazing food, kind hearted staff, beautiful interior design !! Highly recommend to anyone looking to spoil themselves and ones they love

Absolutely amazing experience! Excellent portions and the food was some of the best Ive ever eaten. Eddie was our waitress and we could not have asked for better.

Another fantastic experience! This is my favorite date night spot. The food is incredible, the atmosphere is lovely and the service is fabulous! Shout out to Eddie my favorite server. She is always bubbly and fun to chat with.

Excellent food and even better customer service!

The good was great and every single server was so helpful and nice tonight! Thank you!

Great customer service, food was delicious. You can tell great thought was put into the menu and specials. I will be coming back.

Always an amazing experience dining at the Courtyard! Great food and friendly service has me constantly coming back for more.... not to mention their cheesecake is what dreams are made of.

Delicious food and the staff is super friendly and helpful. When we had an issue with valley eats the owner corrected it and told us if there are any other issues she would personally deliver our food. Its definitely a restaurant that takes pride in its food. They also have the some of the best cheesecake (made in house) Ive ever had! Especially the key lime

Nice service and the perfect place!

Excellent restaurant. Every dish that everyone in our party of 10 had was excellent. Mushroom goat cheese croustini was so good..Louisiana shrimp, amazing, a few had steaks, excellent. Service was superb. I am so happy to have found this gem, which I will be returning to on every visit to Pembroke. So happy. What an excellent night.

Great food, service and atmosphere.

Love the courtyard atmosphere! Had a lovely lunch with my baby and received awesome service! The staff work well together to provide a wonderful experience. I had the daily sandwich special (a beef dip) and it was delicious.

good, fresh food, excellent customer service

Amazing environment with super friendly staff. Very accommodating for a vegetarian lifestyle and peanut / tree nut allergy. The Beyonce cocktail is to die for!

Fantastic restaurant! Our server Eddie was extremely professional and pleasant. She was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. We had popcorn fried in truffle oil which was mind blowing. The flavour combination of the truffle oil and salt and popcorn was amazing. It was a nice start to the supper meal. We had wine for girls and beers for the guys. I had gluten free pita wedges and they had the crusting bread with the cheese dip. I had a filet cooked to my specifications. It was delicious. No part of the experience was spared. It was a most enjoyable experience and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Ottawa valley namely Pembroke. This is by far the best restaurant in Pembroke if not ottawa valley! It was so good, we chose to go for lunch again today before heading out of town. Lunch was served by Dana who was also lovely. Today I had a burger for lunch without the bun and Caesar salad on the side. The dressing was house made and so good. Reservations are highly recommended due to number of tables reduced due to the pandemic protocol.

My wife and I booked our wedding reception at The Courtyard Bistro and we LOVED IT! We worked directly with the owner, Jocelyn, and she helped us every step of the way and gave us several options based on her experiences in the restaurant world. She was very responsive to our emails and was incredibly professional. Her staff were also amazing and treated our wedding guests with respect and were very friendly!

Delicious and great service.

My experience here is always a amazing one with really good people that serve you and with a really nice and cozy atmosphere for the inside and the outside is one of the best patios if not the best patio that ive dined in town I usually get the daily pasta dish which never disappoints me and they have a wide selection on really tasty cocktails.

The service was top-notch! I enjoyed the special and my dessert was simple and refreshing! The patio is just lovely!

3 years ago, we visited here when we first moved to the area. Very good food and service, but thought it a bit pricey. Worth it. Fast forward to today in a Covid world. We went there to take a couple of friends to a nice place, now that things were opening up. Still pricey, but Im not complaining about that. Everything.. and I mean everything.. was incredibly phenomenal. The staff were VERY friendly and solicitous. The food everyone ordered was amazing, from starters to main course. They even have a separate vegan menu if you like that, which I do. The ambiance in the actual outside courtyard reminded me of something you might see in Italy. It was back in off the street, and was very cozy. After a year of Covid, this was an extremely nice restaurant experience. After walking out, I remember wishing I had left a much bigger tip than I had. I automatically always select the 15% option, but if Id been thinking, would have selected a higher amount for this. The waiter, Jacob I think his name was, was crazy good and ensured we had everything we needed at all times. I highly recommend this place, and youll want reservations.

We went to the Courtyard Bistro for my wife s birthday (so you know the place HAD to be good) and it didn t disappoint. The food was fresh and excellent and the service was fast and friendly. The patio has a European feel. Would definitely go back and recommend it to friends.

Good selection of food $$..great outdoor space Food was delicious and plentiful Staff were very pleasant and we did not feel rushed COVID prevention was highly proritized Recommend!

Awesome outdoor seating

Great atmosphere! Awesome food and great service! Very friendly staff! Next time in Pembroke, we will be back!

Exceptional service! Amazing food! Warming atmosphere!!

Beautiful place with great food, fantastic service at a very reasonable price.

Absolutely fantastic food and staff!

Like being in NYC..in Pembroke. Lovely locale on the patio...plenty of plants add to the ambience!

Such a cozy and elegant place perfect for a romantic dinner or just too do your own thing. Would recommend to anyone! #mocktail #cranberryapple #inlove

Great service and food little pricey but nice place to go for special occasion will definitely go back.

I rate the Courtyard Bistro three stars thePortions are very small I had the smallest steak sandwich in the world and I was charged 1999 for steak it came with a Caesars salad that was full of brown lettuce. The steak was like shoe leather it was so over cooked. We will not return

Great food, great service. Planning a return visit!

best service ive ever had, food took over an hour, main was good fries were uncooked

I had such a lovely time at the Courtyard. From the menu to the drinks everything was so delicious. I would highly recommend going there on a date night! Service was 10/10

by far my fave place to eat EVER! always changing the menu to fit what they can get fresh seasonally! the cheesecake is to DIE FOR! and the staff is always amazing ive never had a dish i didnt fall in love with

Great staff, wonderful meal!! Good value.

Love that they have a vegan menu. Makes this my go to place in Pembroke.

Delicious

Great atmosphere! Food was amazing!!

The patio is amazing. The service not so much. We go there every year for our anniversary. It is the prettiest restaurant in the area. Everytime we go the waitress either forgets to bring some items we ordered or make a mistake with our dish. It is also a bit pricy for what you get in your plate. Note that we are great cook so we have high expectations when we go out (especially for their price rate). We enjoyed going there for the experience mostly.

I cant say enough about this place! Excellent service and food not to mention a safe and clean environment!

Simply amazing! Of course the food is spectacular but the staff makes it just that much better! Thank you for treating us like royalty!

Great patio and the food is incredible.

Great food, great service.

Elegant dining at a reasonable price. Excellent place to celebrate milestones in your life or to catch up with friends. Excellent food and service

Great food and great service. I will be going back

Amazing Vegan menu. Great servers, comfortable restaurant. Options for everyone here. Highly recommend.