Bluebird in Stratford

My boyfriend and I were visiting from Toronto and stopped in at Blue Bird for dinner. We were so impressed! The food, service and atmosphere were all phenomenal. I ll truly be dreaming of this meal for a very long time .

This restaurant really puts together the whole experience when dining in Stratford. Thoughtful and elegant plates, accompanied with delicious drinks. The level of service and expertise coming from the staff is why the experience is top notch! You will surely find a favourite dish and enjoy something you havent tried. Thank you to the dedicated and talented kitchen and staff of Bluebird!

When I made a reservation, I havent noticed high top description in the confirmation email. When we came to the restaurant, we learnt that our table was just a board attached to the wall with two bar stools (and the tiny ones at that). I asked if it was possible to be seated at a different table (I have spine problems). A woman who was in charge was very short with me, and made me feel as if I did something wrong. We felt as an unwelcome distraction to her otherwise well-oiled machine and left. I cant stop feeling her condescension. It is very unlikely that we would return or recommend this restaurant to our friends.

High top in reservation form means high bar stool with no back and with hard round seat of about 20 cm in diameter. Management believes that high top is an appropriate name for this highly uncomfortable seat. We planned a relaxed dinner after theatre show, but have chosen to leave instead.

Great food, excellent service.

Fantastic food and fantastic service! We had lunch here before seeing a show; the staff knew exactly when the show started and when we needed to leave, and organized our entire experience so we never felt rushed and could enjoy the food and not be late for our show. Plus, the food was phenomenal, and the decor is gorgeous. Highly recommend!

My wife loves the oysters and the cod fish dinner

Wow! What a Treasure of a restaurant! Bluebird is a 10/10! Came in to Stratford for lunch pre a Play and had the delight of eating at this wonderful establishment. Heather our server was an amazingly professional and made us feel like we were Family. The Beet salad, Hamburger and lemon meringue dessert were all Delicious- we can t wait to go back! .

Our meal was fantastic. We had the Cod & the Ragout as our entrees. The Coleslaw & Curry fries were amazing!

First visit was awesome we were seated right away / water came quickly Jordan our waiter was attentive / friendly and the food was absolutely delicious will be back Joanne from Brantford with daughter from London

Great dinner out with our daughter and son-in law who live in Stratford. Food was excellent as was the service. Recommend.

Excellent restaurant the menu is very dynamic. The taste and flavours in the food are excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed ourselves and will be returning. One of the top restaurants in Stratford .

On a recent trip to Stratford several locals recommend The Bluebird restaurant. We made reservations and it was great. The presentation and taste of our meals was exceptional. Definitely would go back on next trip

Nice reliable chef quality dining. Friendly staff. Usually busy -- book ahead. Small summer patio on the street. A regular for us

Very accommodating! I didn t like the look of what I ordered. They replaced it with an alternate order promptly. Really great food. So popular it is a bit noisy. Parking: Two pay lots quite close. Stratford really busy before play time.

A wonderful, delicious dinner for our group of 8! The menu has something for everyone without being overwhelming. Our entrees were all perfectly cooked. And if you re looking for a non-alcoholic drink, I highly recommend the Bluebird No G & T !

Great burger. Oysters great as well as the chicken pate.

Our dining experience at Bluebird was exceptional from start to finish. Every dish was absolutely delicious and perfectly seasoned. The service was warm and friendly. We will absolutely be returning. Highly recommend!

Definitely one of our favourite restaurants in Stratford. Food is really incredible! Sticky toffee pudding desert topped off an amazing meal. Service and atmosphere is fantastic. Highly recommend!

Lamb is excellent.

Food: pretty good. Lots of effort put in to presentation. Very disappointing dining experience. VERY noisy, seated in front of noisy kitchen, tables elbowed in, entree served before cocktails consumed, no offer of or chance for wine with dinner. Ate dessert just to kill time. Server wanted us in (5:30) and out (6:15). Never again!

Great location and ambience. Went in the summer and sat outside on the patio. The drinks are amazing and all of the food was delicious and fresh. Highly recommend share plates so you don t miss out on anything! If I had to choose only one place to go to in Stratford it would be Bluebird.

My wife and I went looking for a place to eat before our show. Were reading the menu outside the restaurant when someone greeted us and asked if we wanted to sit for dinner. We sat at the bar as there was no other seats. I got the scallops and my wife got the chicken naka style (after it was explained as basically chicken viener snitzel). Both were excellent. We got the sticky toffee sundae for dessert. Wow. The ice cream was described as sour cream flavor. It was a perfect match for the rest of the sundae.

We loved our late night dinner here. The atmosphere is lovely and the service enhanced our experience. The setting while small was just the right feel of cozy. We loved the pork jowls and the perch. The coconut margarita was yummy and inventive. Lastly, we finished the meal with the peach tart with black pepper ice cream. The ice cream really stood out. Overall, the Bluebird is a place for a great meal in a town of many great restaurants, but the Bluebird really stands out for exceptional care and love in every aspect of the experience. We will be back.

The lamb was amazing, but the creme brulee was phenomenal.

Went with friends for lunch. Food was ok. Pricey for the quality. Fries are ok. Fish tacos are good. Expensive overall.

We went for lunch before our show. The beet salad and frites were both delicious. My wife had the omelette and I would recommend dining for anybody in the area.

Vegan option was overall tasty but slightly greasy and lacking salt. Excellent service. Nice, quaint dining room but tables were pressed closely together and the lighting could have been dimmer. Decor seemed confused.

Awesome food. Awesome staff. Awesome place.

In a town with a lot of great dining options, Bluebird really shines! If you re wondering which restaurant to choose, you won t be disappointed here. The chef and his team are fantastic- the menu had a lot of great choices, and everything we had was perfectly cooked. The dining room staff were, warm, friendly, and professional. We had a wonderful meal here, and will be back again!

The fish a chips was terrible. Also, the menu does not indicate the fish is breaded.

Vegan Shawarma (they changed out the bread for me), absolutely to die for. Also non alcoholic gin and tonic amazing creation of flavours. I m going to be dreaming of this place until I can come back.

Food is always exceptional. Cold Poached Salmon and Shrimp & Jicama Tacos are delicious. Owners Bronwyn and Aaron have created a warm, welcoming culinary favourite in Stratford.

The golden beet salad was one of the most amazing salads I have had. The mix of flavors was creative, balanced, and exquisite. The scallops were delicious ... the butter sauce rich and delicious. I would recommend it to anybody in Stratford. Delicious food and amazing service! Keep up the quality and great ambiance!

Got Perch and Chips takeout. Fantastic service from wonderful staff. As for the Perch....absolutely delicious our newest best fish and chips takeout.

Our server was delightful, and the food was exceptional. We thoroughly enjoyed the hot oysters and don t skip dessert the peach pastry dessert was absolutely delicious!

Excellent food and even better service. The server was knowledgeable and helpful.

Fabulous food - the desserts are amazing -- not too sweet and totally delicious, the mains were also exceptionally well prepared. The server was professional - attentive and polite. The food came quickly and we were seated almost immediately, without reservations. HIGHLY recommend. The only teensy little thing is the chair outside was a bit uncomfortable after an hour. We had the lamb and tart tartine for dessert, with a bottle of wine for three - total was $260 including taxes and tip.

I have food four stars only because the perch coating was a bit doughy in a few places which would easily be corrected with a little more time in the fryer. The fish and fries were very tasty.

My husband and I had a fabulous experience at the Bluebird Restaurant, while we were in town for a show at the Stratford Festival. Our meals were incredible (duck and scallops), the atmosphere is lovely, and the service was outstanding. Our very knowledgeable and professional server asked what show we were seeing and timed our meal perfectly, so we had time to saunter to the Avon Theatre. We very much appreciated her recommendations, including their sticky toffee pudding, which was to die for!! We have tickets to more shows this season and we will certainly be back!!

Excelent spot. Food is well prepared and tasty. I was fascinated with the beeat salad and creme Brule.

Love this place! A friend recommended it. Service

No reservations so we sat at the bar. Nice choice as we had more opportunity to have conversations about our food. Although, I don t think you can go wrong. Small menu but everything was great. Especially great seafood choices available. Awesome experience in every way!

Frances was the best. Above and beyond.

absolutely amazing food at reasonable prices

Had a quaint little table for two in the window. Nicely greeted when we arrived. Excellent service & food!! Will definitely be back!

What an amazing spot in Stratford. Amazing food and absolutely top notch service. My bartender/server Sarah was amazing. Will go back every time I m in Stratford Fresh oysters and a delicious veal chop for a very fair price. Make sure to try the A to Z Pinot from Oregon

Amazing food and service! The mussels were delicious - highly recommend the Bluebird and can t wait to go back!

Amazing meal and service was the best! Thank you

What caught my eye about the spot is its hidden gem feel of a restaurant. It almost looks like a nook in the wall cafe, but it s the window seating creates the illusion. Highly recommend the taco, oysters, and crispy duck. For a more initimate dinner, make a reservation for when the doors open. The only awkward things about the experience was sitting next to the front door where everyone came in. Other than that, great date night spot with food that you won t forget

My favourite spot for date night! Always impeccable services, everyone s so friendly and welcoming! Food is always amazing annd creative and I love that the menus change frequently. The best atmosphere in town, such a big city feel! Looking forward to my next dinner at BB!

Great vibe, and absolutely delicious food! We loved the lamb chops, crudo, and sticky toffee pudding. Would definitely return!

Open a location in Toronto asap!! The food was absolutely delicious. Still can t get over the seared scallops, which were seared to perfection, and the mussels in the vegetable broth. Chef s Kiss. The service was amazing and vibe throughout the whole restaurant was perfect! Will definitely be coming back here next time I visit Stratford! To anyone else making a trip to Stratford, make sure you book a reservation here, you will not be disappointed. Mussels in red sauce: 12/10 Fish Taco: 8.5/10 Seared Scallops: 15/10 Lamb Chops: 12/10 Sticky Toffee Pudding: 9/10 Crème Brûlée: 12/10

I was very impressed with all of the food we ordered. The service was excellent and friendly. I will be going back to enjoy again.

Amazing experience on NYE! Our server was a delight.

Restaurant is very intimate and charming. Food was excellent!! Food

One of the best restaurants in Stratford. The atmosphere, food quality and staff are the best of the best!

Very happy with our lunch and service last Sunday, Food and drinks were delicious! I always say we are so lucky in Stratford for the amazing restaurants here.

Amazing atmosphere, service, food presentation and friendly, efficient service. Highly recommend Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating to gluten free and many options presented

Great Atmosphere, Friendly Staff, Delicious Food, and Very Reasonably Priced, we are already planning our next night. Everything we had was excellent, just do yourself a favor and order the croquettes before your main, you wont be disappointed!

Perfect place for a day trip lunch. We came from Toronto and loved the food, service and price. The place is cozy and well decorated.

A True Delight! - from the moment I walked in until my departure. Stacey greeted me with a smile & a sense of humour on a sleet-filled evening. Warm & inviting reception and atmosphere. Mr. Mixologist Dan is The Bomb! (also a cocktail). The Icelandic cod, crème brûlée & cappuccino did not disappoint - Delicious & Divine! A Most Memorable Dining Experience to be savoured. In the words of a famous man: I ll be back! Thank You to all the Staff! Sincerely, Ron I recommend the Bluebird, Highly!

My family had a fantastic meal, and service. We are all looking forward to the next one at Bluebird.

The place is amazing, nice atmosphere. But what really important is the food and the service were beyond our expectations. Highly recommended

Had a great evening with friends sitting in the front window. Appetizers, main and dessert were all delicious the atmosphere was perfect.

Bluebird exceeded all expectations and is amazing value. They perfectly balance a casual and classy atmosphere to create an elevated and welcoming dining experience from both the floor staff and kitchen. The menu was very flexible to suit our appetite with some comfort food and more adventurous offerings. We ended up ordering the beef cheek and mussels with bouillabaisse as our mains, with starters of hot oysters, shrimp, and the special which was an oxtail terrine. Definitely dont overlook the amazing seafood and the menu choices are expansive enough to suit any taste. Everything was perfect and delicious, an experience that will have us coming back every time we are in Stratford.

Their burger was really good and the fries were fresh and crispy. The chicken was kind of okay but not up to expectations for that value. Felt that it s overpriced.

Bluebird has amazing offerrings of food and service. We had the BBQ Beef Cheeks and frites avec glazed pearl onions and chimichurri (meat melts in your mouth, and when you dip the fries in the beef juice as well as malt mayo...heaven!) and Cocado de Forno (Brazilian baked coconut custard with hot passion fruit caramel and coconut ice cream; DELICIOUS).

Everything was delicious but I think the sandwich of the day is small

Across the board this restaurant exceeded expectations. Inventive menu with a range of inspiration: it s rare that I want to try everything on a menu. Delicious drinks: the bourbon and champagne cocktail was unique and really unexpected. The service was top notch. They paid attention to all of the little details and constantly went above and beyond to make the dinner really special. And the kitchen makes everything fresh (a la minute) so for those with allergies or intolerances it was easy for them to accommodate almost anything. I will be back many, many times.

Atmosphere, service, and food were all next level. Wide range of options for any dietary restrictions. Great wine list. Highly recommend!

Incredible spot, the service was amazing and the food was 10/10. I was really impressed by the value, the portion sizes were large we came hungry and split 2 apps and a main. The DanDan Squash was incredible. I look forward to returning.

My wife and I stopped in for a lunch date before seeing Rent. We started with the Charred Onion Dip. The plating was beautiful. The dip was served cool which was unexpected to me, I should have asked or clarified. We cleaned out the bowl, so the taste was good. The flavours were not as interesting as the name and presentation suggested, this was chips and dip. I appreciated having some raw veggies to dip. The salmon tartare was the most interesting dish. The flavour profile was accurate to chaat, the Indian Street food, but raw salmon is not a typical ingredient! It worked perfectly in taste and texture - a creative pairing. The duck confit wings were good. The presentation was beautiful, as it was with everything here. And also as everything we tried, the flavour was not particularly elevated, the wings were sweet but I didnt find them interesting. We finished with the sticky toffee pudding sundae. No complaints, the pecans were nice, and it all worked together, a delightful dessert. All in all, the presentation was great, the service was cordial if a bit slow, and the food was good without a standout dish in terms of flavour. Pricing was very reasonable. Parking: The Albert Street lot was nearby and free on Sunday. The nearby street parking was full.

Had a lovely evening dining experience at Bluebird! The food was absolutely outstanding. We had their onion dip, oysters, lamb, halibut, toffee pudding and chocolate torte..not a drop was left on our plates. Our server was so vibrant, knowledgeable and attended to us just at the right moments. All of the staff just run this place in total harmony and are so talented in each position from the food runner to the cooks/chef, servers and the dishwasher. Thank you for such a special birthday dinner! Keep up the great work everyone!

Travelled all the way from England and found this gem on the High Street of Stratford. The atmosphere was great, the staff very welcoming and the food superb. Check out the Posset for pudding, a real old English favourite with the owners twist to it!!

Everything about this restaurant was amazing! We were fortunate to get a table without a reservation. Our server was very helpful with recommendations and accommodating our allergies. The red snapper crudo and sticky toffee pudding were so delicious!

Made a reservation online about an hour ahead for myself. The lamb chop was very tasty but unless you can live on the sight of food then get an extra chop. The sharable frates came in a cereal bowl and were wonderful. Staff were easy to get a hold of and friendly.

everything is so good! Highly recommended!

Great food and atmosphere. Heather served our table and was amazing!!

This small and unassuming restaurant brings a big surprise with Michelin level dishes like smoked beef cheek, homemade gnocchi, and a shockingly delicious Passionfruit Posset. This place is absolutely worth making a trip to Stratford just to try.

The place was small and noisy. Food was well presented, but meat was fatty and expensive. At least we were not too stuffed and didnt need to carry leftovers. The server was polite, and we left a big tip, but we will not be returning.

Very good. Had a super table.

Best stop in Stratford !

We had a fabulous dinner at Blue Bird. The food was unique, delicious, and one of the best meals weve had all year. Excellent service and vibe. They also offer some delicious mockails.

My mom and I came across Bluebird for a cocktail and some snacks before heading to a play and we were blown away. The food was incredible and so were the cocktails. The fries were probably the best Ive ever had. Sidney (sp?) our server was so lovely and funny, I havent had service that good in years. Even the lady who brought our food and spilled the aioli was funny and quickly cleared it up and replaced it with more. I cant wait to go back!

Our First time, and all came through at the best. Nice atmosphere, high quality foods and desserts, kind and well trained staff. We appreciate of their efforts and definitely back to there at next time on Stratford.

Everything was perfect! I cant wait to go back! Food

Bluebird is one of the most amazing restaurants I have been to in a very long time. Their style of service and attention to detail is incredible. I came with a group and they were able to accommodate our group without any issue. Our server, Francis... the most attentive and the most lovely person. Dan, the other server was so knowledgeable an helpful (as was Francis). Since we were 5, we ordered a ton of apps to share but what stood out was their special, Hamachi tuna crudo. The beef cheek and the pickerel were incredible and well balanced. Every dish was incredible. Chef Aaron Linley knocked it out of the park with this incredible menu. Their wine list is one to envy in Toronto. Its has something for everyone and is exceptionally curated by the owner. I live in Toronto and this is a restaurant I would sit in traffic for 4+ hours to get to. Already planning my next visit to Stratford to experience this exceptional restaurant again.

So good! This was a fairly new restaurant so was my first visit. Two amazing husband and wife chefs. Everything was above average. Really cute place with a great menu and fast pre theatre service. Vegetarian options: Good selection. I had a side of curried coleslaw on fries which sounds weird but was delicious.

So this was my first visit. Ambience, friendly greeting, welcoming environment. Dan was our server. When we asked his thoughts for recommendations, he was bang on with everything. A true professional, paired our wine with our food. The food was perfect. Proper scallops, oysters, beet salad, beef cheeks, with red was incredibly enjoyable. Another special gem in Stratford. Congrats to the Linleys and their team. Everything in this establishment works!! All of it!! See you next time. Jeff & Janet

This restaurant has really delicious food, friendly service and a great atmosphere.

You must try the curry poutine.... its delicious!!!

Had an amazing dinner experience at bluebird! First of all shout out to our fabulous server Heather - she was absolutely amazing, so helpful, friendly, funny! Then the food was superb, great portions and flavour, beef cheek MELTS in your mouth, all the home made pasta is divine and the lamb chops dish is 10/10. Curry fries appetizer was very unique and flavourful. The crème brûlée was also great. No disappointments here. I would give bluebird a 9.5/10 they just need a more cohesive playlist for the ambiance.

Enjoyed an incredible lunch! The dining room is stunning and the food balanced delicious and unique twists on some absolute classic options. Every bite was fully satisfying. Thank you!

Walking around Stratford at night came upon this gem, great atmosphere, attentive service. Came to have a cocktail which were very well presented, ended having something from their snack menu and was very pleased by the presentation and quality. Don t walk by, it s got great ambiance and you ll be taken care of.

A wonderful dinner at this cosy restaurant. Delicious food and welcoming hosts made this a great night out.

I had the crudos du jour and was transported. Wonderful selection of beers on tap. Service was friendly and obliging. Made a martini to my exact specifications!

We had a wonderful meal. The dishes are unique and flavourful. Great atmosphere.

Wonderful evening! Delicious and easy to share small plates. Mains and were hot and plentiful. Warm reception, and so kind when I messed up our reservation.

The food is spectacular. The space is lovely but also quirky.

Stopped in for a late lunch and drinks. Amazing amazing food, fantastic ambience such a delight to have this in Stratford in one of our long term favourite locations. Do not hesitate!!

Food choices are well presented and varietal. Whatever one chooses it will be stupendous. Our new number one dining experience.

First visit was last Saturday night with reservations and much to our delight got the very back round table for two, overlooking the river ! DAN was our server a real pro, easy to converse with very knowledgeable Food was excellent and service was timely and we will certainly return soon Leon Parry/Sharon Kelly Stratford

Nothing but the best at Bluebird. The food and the service was 5 star! What a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon :)

Food was to die for. Lots of variety in options and the starters and small plates were perfect for sharing and being able to try multiple different dishes - which I totally recommend because everything is divine. Not only was the food delectable, but the service was impeccable and all the staff were so friendly and welcoming.