Revival House in Stratford

70 Brunswick St, Stratford, ON N5A 6V6, Canada

★★★★☆
(640 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Event venue Wedding venue

About

At Revival House, a devotion to preserving the best of Stratford’s culinary and historic past blends with this forward energy to make it the city’s ultimate venue for cuisine, entertainment, celebrating life and making memories. Housed in the beautiful building formerly known as The Church Restaurant, Revival House is a jewel in Stratford’s architectural crown. (But it’s far more than that!) The management team oversee every aspect of Revival House with passion. The kitchen focuses on traditional and re-imagined Canadian classics for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Our experts behind the bar create a new Golden Age of cocktails. The dedicated Revival House team make Weddings and celebration events elegant and stress-free.

Website
revival.house
Address
70 Brunswick St, Stratford, ON N5A 6V6, Canada
Plus Code
929C+X7 Stratford, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM–9 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Fireplace Great cocktails Live music
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Happy-hour food Healthy options Late-night food Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Gender-neutral toilets Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Reservations required Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside

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Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
640 reviews

Most Mentioned

church (44) patio (38) wedding (27) live music (20) anniversary (16) theatre (13) brie (9) eggs benedict (8) architecture (7) stained glass (6)
5 stars
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★★★★★
September 24, 2024

Our server was excellent! The food was also great. I've seen weddings here before and was curious to try. One person in our group had a slight issue with their food but the manager and server were very understanding and responsive. for me, my home cut fries were well seasoned, and eggs revival was flavorful and good. The upstairs is mostly empty and people can go up to look around.

★★★★★
September 20, 2024

Such a beautiful place to explore so much to look at. Friendly staff, they even gave us a history of the building and restaurant and food was incredible. You can see a before and after of our plates.

★★★★
September 10, 2024

A unique venue. Reserved at Revival House as many places I tried to book were not open on Sundays. Service was a little frenzied, perhaps due to the wedding the night before and working long hours. The meal of Korean chicken was interesting, I would have liked it much more had there been some rice served with it. It was an interesting experience, not sure I would return.

★★★★★
September 7, 2024

Lovely old church conversion. The bar below the organ pipes with chandelier is immaculate vibes. The food was delicious. Many of the dishes we had were interesting combinations well balanced and we really loved the flavor combinations. We had the Brussel sprouts with porc and kimchi and maple. So good and the mushroom and sweet corn gnocchi, perfectly balanced and fried. The chicken ravioli came deconstructed with the most incredible smoked balsamic sauce, highly recommend.

★★★★★
August 24, 2024

Amazing food, gorgeous atmosphere and such great service. So much care taken in putting together a delicious menu and creating a beautiful ambience. Went for a pre-theatre lunch and can’t wait to go back and try the dinner menu! Chef Dylan is amazing

★★★★★
August 1, 2024

This place was amazing. An incredibly unique experience to dine inside a church. The food was as good as the atmosphere. I rarely order a chicken dish when I go out since I eat it so often at home. But the chicken I had here was definitely something I couldn't replicate myself at home. Just wish I could have gone when they have someone playing the piano.

★★★★★
July 31, 2024

We just dropped in on a Sunday at 6:00. The place was half full. We parked next door at the Chiropractor. It’s connected to the restaurant and the restaurant parking lot was full. The outside of the church has beautiful well kept grounds with flowers and shrubbery. The inside is quite large and spacious. At the front of the church is a large stain glass window. The hostess seated us. The server was very friendly. I ordered the vegetable linguine for $26 and my husband ordered the Korean chicken for $36. It came with kimchi which my husband didn’t like. I enjoyed my vegetable linguine. The server also brought over bread. We didn’t have dessert because they only had one item, which didn’t interest us. The server was nice enough to talk a picture of my husband and I in front of the stain glass window. This restaurant is worth the visit.

★★★★★
July 17, 2024

What an absolute, classy experience having dined there.. The servers are very well dressed, polite, knowledgeable, well presented, accommodating and they recommended several options to our preferences. The ambience: An old church converter into a rustic, romanric environment, its well manicured and landscaped floral and foliage gardens graced us as we walked by, not believing that it would be the place we were to dine in. The lighting was beautifil and created a very positive mood and romantic atmosphere. The food: The salad was incredible in taste, presentation and all accomoaniments including edible blossoms. We both ordered the Pork Belly Dish. It was very well presented and plating was great. The taste of the paired accompaniments were perfect. My only suggestion was to offer a réduçion to dip the crusty pork belly, which naturally becomes a bit dry during the choking process. It was a very good experience, starting fro. First to lasting impresions. We shall return.

★★★
Local Guide
December 19, 2024

Quite an amazing historic restaurant. Just very chilly in the winter.

★★
November 23, 2024

The quality of theatre in Stratford versus quality of dining at Revival House is incredibly mismatched. Cold food, disappointing food. Had to search for the chèvre in the beet salad (about half a teaspoon smeared on the plate - don t trouble yourself Revival House) Disappointing wine list and when we ordered wine from the menu it was not available. Decor is old, dated and dusty. (And my view was of a big steel box in the belfry )It was comical to watch staff wander around with plates of food trying to figure which table to give them too. I watched food get offered to 2 other tables before the wait staff tried our table annd it was our food. Overall very slow service. Not impressed and won t go back. Very disappointing from the days of The Church. Stratford Chef school is right there but Revival House carries none of what the chef school is known for.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

What a wonderful place! Never been there before, food was excellent, but Amy, the bartender(?) was what made my whole night!!!!!!!! Amy was just, the most welcoming, the most friendly and just a wonderful person. (Aside from the ADD ;-) Thank you for making it a great night Amy!

★★
October 23, 2024

The venue was unique, but the food and service underwhelmed. Perhaps it was an off day, but I dont think well be back.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

My daughter took me here for my birthday. Was a wonderful experience. The food was delicious, service was great. Such a beautiful place with the most beautiful gardens.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Great atmosphere. New but very nice staff. Lunch was average fare that you could get anywhere. Lovely outdoor eating g area surrounded by flowers

★★
October 23, 2024

I really wanted to like this place, but the service on a Saturday is awful! Yes, they were busy pre-theatre, but an hour and a half wait for mains is ridiculous. Best be prepared to CAMP waiting on your food. UPDATE: we waited 2 hours for our mains that never came, after asking our own server three times for an update. I finally called over another server to tell her we had to leave otherwise we would miss our show reservations. When she brought me over to the till to process our bill I noticed our mains were fired an entire hour before I complained which could only mean our dinners went to another table and we were literally waiting for nothing. We left hungry, and miserable, and ended up just grabbing Taco Bell after our show. Ridiculous and an awful note to end our WEDDING ANNIVERSARY weekend on. Do yourselves a favour and book a reservation somewhere else.

October 23, 2024

The service is very slow and not very good. The food is underwhelming. We were there for lunch and a band was setting up when we got there but no indication when they would start the set(we left after 1pm)

Local Guide
October 23, 2024

They wouldnt answer the phone. Drove from London to find they have a private wedding. Would it kill them to leave that on the voice mail or actually answer the phone!!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Food was delicious and the use of space is amazing

★★★
October 23, 2024

We dined at Revival house last year and had a great experience. Our lunch samdwiches were tasty and plentiful. Went back this past weekend with my mom, expecting the same. Service was horribly slow. I actually think they forgot our orders as 2 tables that arrived after us got their food well before us and the server even came back to ask us which dishes we were waiting for. The food was tasty, but portions were small.My husbands eggs benedict was decent. My mom and I had the veggie sandwich and it was barely a half samdwich with so little hummus that I even took mine apart to search for it. I had the side soup at an additional $4 and got a cup of luke warm soup. I left very disappointed and apologized to my mom, who had picked up the tab. Great venue, but unfortunately the food and service are not what they used to be. We wont be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Incredible atmosphere and location. Our server was a blast, and the menu was outstanding.

★★
September 23, 2024

Very lovely setting but very disappointing food. The Ceasar salad was limp, the sandwich had minimal ingredients and was tasteless, the chicken burger arrived dripping in coleslaw and made for soggy messy eating. To complete the dining experience our server was quite unfriendly. We had really been looking forward to dining at Revival but sadly won t be returning.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

I had the BEST restaurant experience at Revival House! My boyfriend booked a reservation here for my birthday and the whole experience was AMAZING!! When we walked in, we were greeted by the owner, Rob. He upgraded our table to a private room on the balcony that was absolutely wonderful. I would have been ecstatic with just this, but we received additional goodies throughout our meal to make my birthday even more special. Rob and our server, Christopher were so so kind. It was a pleasure to meet both of them and I am excited for my next visit! Thank you so so much! This was the best service that I have ever experienced. We are so grateful :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Absolutely a not so hidden gem of Stratford. Great food, super interesting building and overall a great place to go for dinner!

★★
September 23, 2024

We dined at Revival House 2 years ago and had such a great experience I posted a 5 star review. Was so looking forward to having the same experience on returning with friends 2 weeks ago.So disappointed!!!! Other than the lovely atmosphere it doesnt seem like the same restaurant. The food was not worth the cost, pathetic servings, not at all the quality we were expecting from our previous experience. And the menu options are a bit out there. Our server was very nice but unprofessional, needed to ask about the special and pour our own wine. Sounds snobby but really this is supposed to be fine dining!! Our bill was$170.00 with the tip for two. We did speak to the manager about our experience but she didn t really seem to care. My advice is don t dine at Revival House, it s not worth the money and there are many other restaurants to choose from in the lovely town of Stratford. I have removed my 5 star review from 2 years ago it is no longer relevant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great food and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Best eggs benny

★★
August 23, 2024

Mediocre food and amateurish service. 1. Confused, inattentive and disinterested greeting at door left us following one hostess when it should have been another. We were left standing alone on patio not sure where to go. 2. Waitress did not introduce herself, and I had to ask about the specials. 3. French 75 cocktail was so sour and unpleasant as to be undrinkable. Bartender needs to review his recipe because I saw another table send theirs back too. 4. .Ordered bruschetta on grilled focaccia with heirloom tomatoes. Asked the waitress to hold the goat cheese. Dish arrived with cheese, focaccia was soft and untoasted, heirloom tomatoes were simple grocery store cherry tomatoes. Raw Garlic was overpowering. Back to the kitchen. 5.Had to ask waitress to clear bruschetta plates and bring clean cutlery for main. 6. Pork belly was salty and inedible on a bed of cold spinach purée and half raw sweet potatoes. 7. Steak frites dish was good. 8. $140, no tip. 9.Loud echoing space, no table linens, no candles, no flowers. Bus staff wander around with rag wiping sticky tables. Yuck. Disappointed in everything except steak.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Great on all levels

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Lovely dining spot in a very special building.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

I chose this restaurant for our anniversary dinner because i just love the architecture. Setup in a former church, the setting is spectacular, but the service and food didnt disappoint! We tried the summer salad, bruschette, glazed pork, mushrooms gnocchi, and the flourless cake for dessert. Everything was super fresh, great quality and presentation. We were cheerfully served by Astoria. Definitely can recommend the place.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Great place to dine when in Stratford, formerly known as The Church , is now a causal restaurant off the beaten track but a must visit when in town. This ranks too 3 restaurants in Stratford .. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

This restaurant is a gem in Stratford. Refurbished Gospel church. The patio and grounds are resplendent with summer blooms right now. The service was flawless The food was as stated but more. Lovely sized portions before you sit down for a play. Excellent from the fries to the mains. I am not a fan of crime brûlée but this was light and creamy . The best I e ever had. We will return.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Beautiful church turned restaurant/bar. We stopped in as part of a guess where trip we did not stay for food just wanted to see the atmosphere it was a very unique restaurant and friendly staff!!

★★★
July 23, 2024

All ways seem to miss the mark on something ambiance is great venue is amazing quality of the food is definitely on the high end. But there is allways something about the food or service thats off ...maybe because its expensive I hold it to a higher standard

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Spent our 35 Anniversary there for dinner. Service was very good and food as well. What a building as well, fixed up beautiful

Local Guide
July 23, 2024

A lot to unpack. First we tried to make a reservation for 6:00 and got an email that could not accommodate, how bout 7:30. So we decided to just have lunch the next day and we requested 12:00. No email at 11:00 11:30 so finally we just said let s go and see. They were about to usher us out until we complained about no response. Then about 45 min in (still had not gotten our food at this point and not seen our waiter) we get a notice that reservation can not accommodate, how about 2:00? How about we are already seated and the whole time there was 5 tables open? Do they make you reserve and decline you to make it look in demand? So then we get our food 1 hr after seating. We booth got pouched eggs. English muffin is not toasted and eggs have no runnyness to them, hard boiled. To sum up, bad service, overhyped, bad food, over priced, and yeah ok atmosphere, but not the nicest I have seen by far.

★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

If youre coming here, its just to eat in a nice church and not for the food. Not that it was bad but very average. Desert isnt worth ordering. Server was nice but had to ask for water refills a few times

★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

We came for cocktails and was immediately impressed by the decor and hostess service was excellent but the bartender was unprofessional, he started by telling the lady beside us that he wouldnt carry mint at the bar because he hates making mojitos. He spilled my drink when serving and kept putting the paper chits in his mouth. For such a beautiful well crafted restaurant it was disappointing to have a bartender such as this.

July 23, 2024

Food was disappointing and over priced. The saving grace was the cool venue...

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

I was there on the 4th of July with my friend, the building is stunning. Our waiter was completely amazing on top of all our needs at every moment for refilling water to topping up our coffee

July 23, 2024

We came here back in May. I was so looking forward to my meal here as the online menu sounded really good. Upon our arrival, we found out the menu had just been changed and was not reflected online yet. And no, none of the previous menu items could be made for us. Nothing on the new menu seemed appealing to us but having already ordered and sipping on our drinks, we opted to unforunately stay. I had the open faced ravioli, which is just an excuse to make a pasta dish using lasagna noodles. Since the pasta is so big, it traps in the water it is cooked in, leaving much to be desired for flavour when paired with dry chicken. My partner had the gnocchi and even though the first few bites were nice, the brown butter sauce became the only flavour of note. He could not finish his dish as it was just gnocchi in a pool of butter. I will give them this, the atmosphere inside is stunning. The stained glass cascading different colours of light everywhere and a bar with the massive organ backdrop is quite a sight. If you can ignore the eclectic mixture of vintage chairs and pews mixed with formal wedding chairs at the same table and you might think its perfect. Why did they scrap the baked brie appetizer when so many reviews commented on how good it was? So dissapointed...

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Super cute and special brunch spot with food super fresh

★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

The atmosphere was epic! Really neat place! The service was quick and the server was friendly However (I realize the pricing of things) BUT I had a Summer Salad (way too much dressing) and added chicken breast (which only when I received the bill was I aware that it was $8!!! Had I known the cost of a breast in desperate need of some muscle , I would ve ordered something different. So I paid $29 for a soggy, small breasted chicken salad My husband was luckier than me as he got a full sized chicken breast sandwich and fries for $21!! Big discrepancy considering the food - salad vs sandwich and fries .. just ask prior to ordering what the upgrades are priced at before you order - it may not be worth it

★★
July 23, 2024

It should not take 56 minutes to cook a hamburger..... but it did. And and it wasnt even that good. Also when we were waiting to be seated I watched one of the floor managers speak rudely to members of his staff then talk to a customer and be all smiles I find it difficult to accept when someone is disingenuous like that

★★★
July 23, 2024

Lovely patio, good service (although she brought my husband brewed coffee when he ordered espresso), so-so food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Lovely place to enjoy a meal before or after a play. Beautiful renovated church, and the decorations and ambience are worth the visit. Close to downtown.

Local Guide
June 23, 2024

So, I had a reservation for Mothers Day at 6PM that I booked about a month in advance. It was confirmed right away. And the day before Mothers Day I received a follow-up email confirming the reservation. Perfect. So I pack up our family including my brother who is blind and in a wheel chair. We drive an hour to the venue and we find the parking lot empty. I knock on the door, and nothing, phone their number, nothing. The restaurant is closed. Ive emailed them, left phone messages, contacted them on social media and they have STILL not gotten back to me about this. This is super disappointing for such a well reviewed venue. So now that they have wasted 5 peoples time for about 3 hours and ruined our Mothers Day plans they are ghosting me. Not exactly as classy as I would hope.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Food was fantastic which ever chef did those Brussels sprouts wickedly awesome. The Korean chicken wow . Top notch place for sure....... will be back Food

★★
June 23, 2024

First time going to this restaurant and was kind of let down. Ordered the pork belly, it wad over cooked, and the sweet potatoes were literally one slice of potato and it was under cooked. This restaurant was way over hyped, better restaurant options uptown Stratford.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

We went to Revival House for our Anniversary Lunch and we were very impressed with the overall atmosphere of the place. The baked Brie was my favorite.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

A++++! We attended Callie McCullough concert last Thursday, and came from Mississauga which is 2 hrs away. Food, atmosphere, performance, excellent! We ll be back for sure! Thx! Food : 5/5

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Really nice place to enjoy

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Worth going here just to see the building. Make the trip and try it out.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

We often bring guests to have lunch or dinner in the restaurant (great ambience) or on the patio (SO beautiful!) - everyone wants to go back when they come to town! The food is great - AND there are vegetarian options! We have seen a few concerts here as well - so much fun! Vegetarian options: Delicious!

★★★
June 23, 2024

The atmosphere is fantastic. The food was ok. Over priced. The burger had a fishy taste. We wondered if the crab cakes (someone else in our party ordered) and the burger were cooked on the same grill without proper cleaning between preparations. The chicken was fine but difficult to eat. Meaning it was served with bones. There were two small legs and a wing. Usually when out to a fancier restaurant I would prefer to have my main course come without bones. The was a very small portion (1/4 cup if that) of kimchi with the chicken main. We also selected the flourless chocolate cake for dessert. We found it quite bitter. Another person from our party ordered the beet salad and asked before ordering if it would be enough for her main. The reply was yes it was quite big. When it came it definitely was not. Someone else ordered it as a starter and hers was bigger then the main our friend ordered. Our party member had to order extra food. Overall the group opinion was that we would not be running back to this restaurant for the overpriced food which we found to be only ok. If you would like a very unique venue this is your place.

★★★
June 23, 2024

Atmosphere was nice and our server was great. However I found the food to be over-priced. The food was ok and there wasnt much to choose from (especially their desert menu).

Local Guide
June 23, 2024

The worst food I had during my visit to Stratford. Probably the worst food Ive had in years, actually.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Great food and a lovely location. Lunch was the flatbread poached pear with brie. It was amazing and light on a hot day. An added plus is that they are also dog friendly on the patio. Would highly recommend if you are ever in Stratford.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Great place with unique entertainment and great drinks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Best bar I have been at in Stratford. Great selection but I dont know the food. Friendly staff. Three beers, 18% tip, 38 bucks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Sat outside on the patio. Did take a peak inside which was lovely.

★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Its a gorgeous place that Ive been looking at enviously for years. The food was very good, although the salmon was a little overdone and the vegetarian pasta was slightly bland and had no protein. The patio table was wobbly until our server fixed it. The main issue? I informed our server as soon as we were seated at 6:30 that we were going to the theatre at 8. (I would have put that in the reservation, but there was no space for requests in the online form). She immediately scolded us that that was a very tight turnaround for the kitchen, but since they werent too busy they would see what they could do. This was embarrassing in front of our distinguished international guests, who were looking forward to this meal as a treat. And it gave us needless anxiety about whether wed be able to make our show. What would have been great to hear instead was something like, We can help you with that. May I suggest a couple of dishes that our kitchen will be able to do right away/May I come back in a minute for your order? You had an opportunity to make a meal feel special. Instead you made us feel like wed done something wrong. There are many other nice restaurants in Stratford (I hear Lovage is terrific) and I wont be coming back to this one. Thank god the show was excellent.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

A warm, welcoming place that draws you in for more. You are paying for the feel and it is worth it. I would rather go here than a roadhouse style place any day. Whether you are solo, with friends and family, a work convention, or on a date... You will return! See you soon! Bob

★★★
May 23, 2024

I really wanted to love this place because of the atmosphere, but unfortunately, the food was surprisingly mid. I had heard such amazing things about the food in Stratford, and walked into this restaurant without reading reviews solely because my partner and I thought that a place so lovely must have the food to match. I dont regret spending time at RH, but I do regret ordering food here. We both ordered steak sandwiches with chips. The bread was quite nice, some sort of flatbread situation... the steak, however, was tough and flavourless. The aioli was largely absent from the sandwich, making it quite dry, although the aioli I did taste was good. The chips were nothing special, they werent bad but were thrown on the plate as more of an afterthought. The menu did seem to have variety, but as other reviewers mention, whatever you order is going to be below your expectations. I really hope that the staff at RH reflect on their menu and work on putting something much nicer together. I think it is surprising that in a city like Stratford, something as simple as a steak sandwich was so lacking in flavour and technique. I wouldnt order food here in the future, there are much better options in the area.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

The Revival House is worth visiting, to make it short. To expand, the ambiance was phenomenal and service was very quick and pleasant. The ambiance was carefully curated and very relevant to the Stratford related lore. Oh, and there was live music with a piano and violin! As for service, we were checked on enough times but not too many for it to be annoying and any request we had would be fulfilled right away. The food was good, I had the duck confit wings and garlic parm fries which were great but my partner had the lobster mac and cheese which she said had a sauce that could be improved. Also I had the Hurricane cocktail which was lovely and priced fairly. Overall, would recommend coming here to atleast see the beautiful setting and go for ice cream after.

★★
May 23, 2024

Atmosphere and good service dont mean a lot when the food is subpar. An undercooked hamburger - something that should neve be served medium rare unless requested. And the Chicken Carbonara tasted like Kraft Dinner with a few pieces of chicken thrown in.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Revival House in Stratford offers a truly unique dining experience set within the charming ambiance of a converted church. The atmosphere is nothing short of incredible, making it a delightful spot for evening cocktails and light fare. However, the food can be hit or miss. For instance, my pork ribeye was flawlessly executed, a perfect 10/10 in flavor and preparation. Yet, the side of Brussels sprouts missed the mark, arriving severely undercooked. Similarly, our table experienced inconsistency with the burgers one turned out very dry, while the other was wonderfully juicy. Despite these culinary missteps, Revival House shows a lot of promise. I would definitely return for the appetizers and drinks. If the kitchen can fine-tune its consistency, Revival House has the potential to become the most popular dining destination in Stratford.

★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Really cool atmosphere but service was extremely slow. We had to get up and ask for more drinks and we were told that they would try to send the server over but she was too busy- hire more staff or don t seat tables you can t accommodate. $46 for steak that was fairly tough Brussel sprouts weren t cooked. Pretty disappointing, We would not return

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Great place with brilliant ambience.

★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

This is a beautifully restored church that is now a restaurant and concert venue . Great acoustic. The staff were friendly and service was good. Food was a bit over priced for the quality and limited choices for vegans and gluten free . The band the Human rights was amazing!!! Food

Local Guide
May 23, 2024

I made dinner reservations for 5:30 (at 11 am) via the website. Show up around 5:10 a little early to the place completely empty (only two customers in the place) to be told they are completely booked. Visiting from Sarnia for the day (arrived via the train leaving at 7:50 pm) not enough time to rebook at another fine dining restaurant. Very disappointed, will not try to return.

★★
May 23, 2024

We attended the Mother s Day buffet brunch. I was unaware that it was a buffet, and at $49 a person, we were extremely disappointed. We arrived at 1pm to find cold scrambled eggs, freezing quiche, and various empty chaffing pans. There wasn t anything luxurious on the menu to command such a high price, and with the exception of flatbread, breakfast food was the only option. The staff were clearly overwhelmed, given the empty food trays and lack of plates for customers. Our server was friendly, and another staff member who saw me waiting around the buffet offered to bring me flatbread once it was ready. That s the only positive part of our experience. I wish I would have known ahead of time that the regular menu wasn t available, as it would have been nice to try some of their dishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

We got married at Revival House, and it was the venue of our dreams. The food was excellent, the venue itself was perfect (we got SO many compliments on the venue, both the vision and food), and the staff was so flexible and flawless. There are so many nice nooks and corners that make the wedding come off like magic. We had a lot of random asks and nitpicks and they made them all happen. Also, this place was incredibly affordable compared to a lot of other venues we were looking at, especially for our smaller wedding with 80 folks. They were also incredibly flexible and didnt charge us extra to deal with special asks, like the vegetarian and vegan options and the gluten free options and the kids meals for the little ones, including ensuring they had smarties for the cocktail hour and sundaes for dessert. For a couple like us who doesnt drink and dont have a lot of friends who do, the open bar situation was also a huge relief - we were charged a very reasonable price per drink, no extras and no surcharges, and had a couple of fail safes and stops in place. We came in at about half our budget with plenty of warning. Would recommend working with Aly from Maeck Weddings to smooth the way for a magical day here - She knows all the nooks and crannies of the place and can problem solve like a champ here. Thank you Rob, Corey, Lisa and the rest of the team for a magical day! Were looking forward to coming back for anniversary dinners.

★★★★
May 23, 2024

We went to revival house for an early Mother s Day celebration. I can t say enough good things about the atmosphere. It is absolutely beautiful. I was grateful to the staff who let us explore upstairs. My son loved the stained glass windows. The food was delicious. I had a vegetarian sandwich. The service was okay. The food came fast, but the server was distracted. It took her a while to refill drinks and get us a high chair. Overall it was a wonderful experience and we will be returning. Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options. Parking: Lots of parking behind the building and a back door you can enter. Kid-friendliness: They had a kids menu, a large accessible bathroom, and high chairs.

★★
May 23, 2024

Parents were visiting from Newfoundland and we were excited to eat here, but man the food was BAD! Lobster Mac and Cheese, Salmon cakes and Chicken Supreme were all terrible. What is going on back in that kitchen? Such a beautiful location deserves a better chef and menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Went to see a concert here. Food, seating, service and atmosphere were all excellent.

★★★
April 23, 2024

I went there last summer. To be honest I can t even remember what I had to eat, breakfast maybe? but I know I was disappointed with the meal but what I found more disappointing was my drink. I had ordered a cocktail and it came in a can! No thank you I want one made from scratch. If you don t go there to eat at least go in the summer and see their garden it is spectacular. Staff were very friendly. I will go again always prepared to give places a second chance

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Love this place. Been here to eat and for live music events. Great atmosphere and staff. The acoustics are beautiful, accentuating the musical experiences weve had here. Will definitely be returning every time we can.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Went to a concert of great music. What a beautiful venue for concerts.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Great food and casual service. Wonderful entertainment and host!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

My first time at Revival House. The food, the service and atmosphere was great. Very classy. The staff made us feel like family. Thank you for a wonderful night.

February 23, 2024

Do not recommend! Freezing cold restaurant and bad food. We showed up at 4:30pm on a Saturday and the place was completely empty. We were told that there was an event that night and that we might not be able to get a table. The event wasn t starting until 9pm that night. They were doing sound check the entire time. Mind you the sign outside said they were open to the public from 11:30am-9pm. We were seated up stairs and it was freezing cold. We complained about the cold to a separate waitress and asked to get the fireplace next to us turned on. We were told that she didn t know how and then proceeded to offer us blankets. Considering the entire restaurant was empty it was still odd that there was an older man sleeping on a couch in the dining room next to us. The food is the same price as the Keg but tastes worst than McDonald s. The salad and the risotto was bland, the burger had no seasoning and was sandpaper dry and there was a hair in the risotto. Basically the all the food tasted like it was defrosted in a microwave. The only positive part of the entire experience was the decor of the restaurant because it does look really cool and how nice our waitress was to us. To put things into perspective we are in our late 20s and love trying new local restaurants and are not picky eaters.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

it is perfect to grab your fine dining before the amazing shows they have scheduled! cant wait to return next year for Mob Barley and the Caribbean option that will be on the menu Parking: we arrive early so parking is never an issue.... but when it is a sold out show, you may have to street park

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Great place to see a venue and great food. Dress warm its very cold in there.

★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

I hate giving sub-5 star reviews because people work hard. The drumbeat of other reviews, though, is dead on: great atmosphere but food way below potential. If good food were hard to make, Id understand. If pricey menus lacked an appreciative clientele, Id hold back. This is Stratford. But 4.3? Customers are clearly yearning for more, and they are pleading that they can both afford and appreciate good food. How easy is it? By doing nothing more than creating a top tier steak and seafood menu, the Revival House would be booked in perpetuity. A raw and baked seafood-centered menu would be booked out. Its surreal, honestly, that Revival House hasnt yet lit on a menu to elevate the dining experience here from just-above-pub to just-short-of-nirvana. Go have dinner at The Bruce (to name but one). Have a good cry. Then get to work! The Revival House deserves it, you can do it, and the people will love you for it! Dietary restrictions: Keto options Low carb options Carnivore options Paleo options

★★★★
January 23, 2024

The vibe here is beautiful and classy. However the food wasnt as good as the vibe. The pasta was a bit salty and chicken was dry. The steak was not as tender as I expected. The restaurant is not warm because of the building structure itself i guess, which is understandable and bearable. Still good experience overall.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Great atmosphere in a retrofitted church, but that s pretty much where the good ends. While the service was good for most of the evening, a large group came in and disrupted things to the point where our server was no where to be found for a while. The beet salad was excellent, but the other apps and mains were not all that great for the price. The portions are small, but everything was well cooked, just not memorable. The desert was by far the highlight of the meal. We would return only for the sweets but everything else, no thanks. We had high expectations and maybe that s the problem. But I think this was a one and done visit.

January 23, 2024

Nice place, romantic atmosphere, food way underseasoned. (Not talking about the salt).

★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Turn up the heat. Have things ready for parties before dinner service. Good atmosphere, small portions and a little over priced. Dietary restrictions: Not good for diabetics.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I do not recommend this place. I saw a video of this restaurant online highlighting how it s in a church and was extremely disappointed when we arrived. The servers were not that nice, the place was freezing cold, and the food was not good. Genuinely, it tasted like everything was microwaved. From what I could tell, there are no chefs here and everything that is served comes prepared already.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

It was an amazing venue and the food was delicious, not a single complaint. Our server Don was amazing, very nice, attentive, personable, one of the best servers I have ever had. Cant wait to go back!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

My girlfriends and I spent the late afternoon to evening here yesterday for my birthday. The entire experience was beyond praising words. Rachel attended to us and the service far exceeded any expectations. The food and drinks were delicious, full of flavour and beautifully presented. Dale took us for a tour of upstairs before we left and gave us a bit of history of the building. This place has that little bit extra something that you just can t quite put into words. We will be back.

★★★
December 23, 2023

Meh

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Beautiful place. Attentive wait staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Had dinner here for our anniversary, and it was a lovely experience. Great food, the space is beautiful and the staff was great. Would recommend!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Literally the best dirty gin martini here! Love the owner and the whole vibe here, cant wait to come back

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food itself was pretty good. I feel anything you order here would be pretty decent. The highlight would definitely be the bread pudding. It has a caramelized bottom and with the ice cream it would ve been superb. The ambiance and setting is already really beautiful and relaxing I was going to give this a 5 star until the dessert came around. It took about 20-30 min for the dessert to arrive, and in the mean time we were just waiting there. The waitress did not refill any coffee or water and trying to get their attention was pretty bad as the place is so big. We were sitting there thirsty. We were ready to tell them to cancel the desserts as we had other engagements to go to. The waitress sees my hand and she brings out the desserts. Pretty ridiculous. Service wasn t great. And she knew I wasn t happy. Overall I would visit this place for the ambiance and food but don t expect quick or regular service from the waitress.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Came to hear James Downham and Amanda Kind perform. Beautiful place with gracious staff, amazing food. Thank you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing atmosphere...acoustics were premium for the event!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Attended comedy show, we did not dine in. We were greeted enthusiastically, the staff accommodated seating for us at the bar. We had delightful conversation with Peter. We felt included. The drink suggestion was delish. It made our first visit very enjoyable. Kudos to the team

December 23, 2023

Went in hoping for a good time. Food was bland. I ordered the Seafood Mac and cheese and it had a really weird taste to it. I cant be positive but i think they made it with coconut milk. We were looking to use the venue for a wedding but they couldnt be bothered to call or email back

December 23, 2023

Booked a reservation for mother s day and it did not say it was going to be a buffet. It was way over priced for what it was, and half the food was cold or there were empty trays whenever we went up.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I came here as it was highly recommended to me by my husband. It was a buffet style brunch, which I hadn t expected as nothing on their website said it would be. The food was very cold sadly, I m sure it would have tested great if it wasn t ice cold! In addition we had to beg our server for drinks as she didn t offer us. She also had her stomach exposed, which I wouldn t have expected at a nice restaurant. Then to see the bill was $55 a person, even for our 8 year old and 18 month old was shocking. In addition, be weary of their inflated gratuity on the debit terminal.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

It was a buffet lunch so really not much service to rate Parking: Gravel lot with massive potholes and no real arranged parking so you get the idiots who park all willy-nilly and makes it difficult for others Kid-friendliness: Not really suitable for children still needing high chairs

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The atmosphere is the jewel here, along with its staff. My turkey club with goat cheese and fries was solid, if a little dry and with tough-crust bread. Fries were standard pub; next time Ill upgrade to a side salad thatll suit me better.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Top notch. Great menu, food, service, and atmosphere. What more could a person ask for?

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Pros: This location is gorgeous. We understand why people would book it for their events. Cons: The food tastes quite bland, considering its high price (for example $40 for 3 pieces of lobster ravioli and $13 for a carrot cake hard as a brick) Every group member was disappointed and felt they didnt get their moneys worth. The staff is kind but works at a leisurely pace and more than 2 hours is needed to eat there if you need to get to a show on time at 8 pm.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Awesome coffee and pastries, friendly service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Visited for a family function. Food was great and the atmosphere was beautiful. A must stop for anyone visiting Stratford.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

5 stars all around! Great food, atmosphere, and staff! This was recommended by a local resident to us. Otherwise, we would not have found it, as it is slightly off of the main street. Located in a renovated church, this is not your average restaurant! Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Such a beautiful place to have lunch! The food and drinks were good and came promptly. Most of us got the chicken and waffles with maple syrup and hot honey drizzle. The prices were decent for both food and drinks. There were a few decent veggie options which would also work for halal. Our server was lovely and she even gave us some good recommendations for shopping afterwards!

★★
December 23, 2023

Beautiful place but unfortunately, the quality of the food does not pair with the prices being charged. Ordered the shrimp parfait as an appetizer. It was ok but under seasoned. My wife ordered the cream of potato soup and it was delicious. For mains, she ordered the duck confit which is really more duck breast than confit. She enjoyed it, but again, under seasoned. I ordered the beef rib. It came lukewarm, looked like it was pressure cooked vs slow braised in an oven. It looked like a boiled piece of meat and the flavours matched how I suspect it was cooked. Membranes everywhere, not properly rendered as this cut requires. It needed seasoning as well. Dessert was a NY-style cheesecake with strawberry. Ok, it tasted like cheesecake that comes off of a Sysco truck. I kind of expect a place like this should do their own desserts. Service was only ok as well. I ordered a 2018 Beaujolais and she brought a 2021. When asked, she said they didn t have 2018. Ok, fine, but that s what I ordered from the menu. Not going to pay 2018 price for a 2021. (There was no price for the 2021. It was substitutes and price adjustment not made. Beware.) Seemed not to compute with her. Ordered something else. Many wine options were not available, on a Friday before a busy weekend. I know restaurants are struggling with Covid impacts but a word to the wise. Cutting corners on quality is not a recipe for long term success. We probably won t return. It s too expensive for what it is. If I have to add salt, your dish isn t worth $50.

December 23, 2023

Had reservations for noon on Saturday June 3rd. Thought we would have plenty of time for lunch before a play at 2 pm. After waiting over an hour for our food nothing arrived. When we inquired about what was going on, we were told our food would be out in moments. 10 mins later we still had nothing and had to leave in order to make it to the play. Several other people also had to leave for the same reason. At no point was any information provided for the delay. They didnt even offer to comp the one drink we had. When we sat down we even stated that we were seeing a play at 2. Worst service ever. I do not recommend this place if you have plans after!

December 23, 2023

Worst experience in a restaurant ever! The only positive was we were upstairs and it was a quieter place for the 8 of us to talk. Upon our arrival, we explained that we needed to be out of the restaurant in 1.5 hours. It took around 1 hour to finally get all our main courses. Our group tried to order a bottle of red wine and a bottle of beer which was on the menu but the restaurant did not have it in stock. It took 2 further attempts to get a bottle of wine that we wanted. We ordered our main courses....3 of our party ordered the salmon and it took our server 20 minutes to let us know that the restaurant had run out. Once we reordered the main courses they finally arrived and we were rushed to eat, about 15 minutes get out before the 2 hour mark. The food was not very flavourful at all. One meal took at least 15 minutes to arrive after the other 7 meals and it was moderately warm. There was an apology from our server but no attempt to compensate any members of our party for this disasterous meal. Will not be returning!!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I am not sure if they were short staffed, but we had to wait in line to get in with all the other people who had made reservations. We had to make way for the waitress who needed to use the same door to serve the patio. This was functionally very awkward, especially for the waitress. The menu was not inspiring. They were out of some of the ingredients. The food took forever to come. There were ingredients missing in our dishes, and the sandwiches were dry. We were overall disappointed. We had heard great things, so I booked it for a special family brunch. I will assume they were having an off day, and this was not normal for them. Lets hope :) Otherwise, the restaurant concept and atmosphere was quite beautiful.

December 23, 2023

We decided to go to Revival House for our anniversary dinner. We were captivated by the beautiful building. We were expecting to pay more for an upscale experience as the prices indicate. However, the quality of the food is poor and does not come close to the price point. We were informed quickly that they were out of 3 of the 6 entree options. I had a very bland steak that was not well rendered, not what you would expect for a $42 steak. My wife had a nearly $30 bowl of pasta that did not even come with any meat, that we could have made much tastier at home. Honestly looking over the bill after the fact we feel almost robbed for what we recieved. Would not recommend this restaurant, look else where this town has some truly great places to eat, this is not one of them

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Place to go by must!!! Great food, workers and wicked unusual place to eat!!! Highly recommending!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We found this restaurant in a Google search, and thought it looked interesting. It was so much better! The gardens are beautiful, the patio is inviting, and then you walk inside Its an amazing atmosphere, and we even walked up to the old belfry. Absolutely stunning! Live jazz nights would be awesome up there! If you have a chance, check out the Revival House.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Just awful. 3 of the 4 meals were embarrassing quality considering the price. My wife had the worst steak Ive tasted in many years, I would have sent it back. For both the appetizer and dessert they forgot to serve the same guest, we had to flag the server down to let her know. We had to do the same to order drinks, coffees, dessert.. The building itself and the atmosphere were nice, but theres no chance well visit again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing and delicious variety of dishes. Top-notch service and a uniquely beautiful atmosphere. The mushroom toast (pictured) is tasty way to start your meal, though it could almost be a meal in itself. Yum!

★★
December 23, 2023

We had a confirmed reservation, but upon arriving, they hadnt put us in the table assignment. A table was found, but it took a long time for our waitress to come by. Asked about the drink order, which came in good time, but some of the requests were missing. We didnt see the waitress til the drinks were long gone. A plate of 4 small pieces of bread was brought to 4 hungry clients. Finally our order was taken which again took an usually long time to be delivered. I found my salmon totally tasteless. I will definitely not be going here again. My dinner at a local chain restaurant the following evening was quickly served by a pleasant waiter and was hot and tasty. Oh yes, and at a much better price.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The inside is quite beautiful but all other aspects need serious work. We were a group of 4. 1 out of 4 guests enjoyed their meal and considering what they are charging this just isnt acceptable. The worst dish was the salmon. I have no idea what they were trying to accomplish but the smell of it alone was enough to turn you off. I had no idea what the smell even was at first. I was looking all over, under and behind our table for this foul smell until the person who ordered it told me it was actually his food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing service, food and atmosphere

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

. Beautiful flowers and lots of shade gave the patio a dreamlike feeling. The food , salmon and risotto, was delicious. Excellent service topped off our five star experience .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food and service. Good for small groups.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Extremely disappointed with the communication from this restaurant regarding weddings. I have called, filled out the online form and emailed regarding their wedding package to no avail. The space looks stunning but the lack of communication has been abysmal.

December 23, 2023

Server in the patio neglected our table after taking our order. I had to find a manager to get my bill. Nothing was offered other than an apology. After celebrating anniversaries and other special occasions there, we will no longer be giving them our business.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We had the entire place reserved for our group. The food was delicious and the staff was super. And the atmosphere is lovely.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Wonderful lunch on the patio! Delicious food, attentive service and beautiful setting!

★★★
December 23, 2023

The venue is beautiful but the service is slow and the food is not that great. The worst part we tried to order drinks, after 3 attempts of being told they didn t have anything we ordered in stock we just drank water.

December 23, 2023

The staff was extremely RUDE and demeaning, and refused to give table without any reason, even though the place had many many empty tables. As they were not taking reservations on call, so we specially drove to Stratford to celebrate the birthday dinner with family, but they ruined our experience. We asked for the reason many times, but they just adamantly said We cannot . Not a recommended place at all!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

It s a nice place. Food is delicious but some of the dishes don t seem to be well constructed. For example the duck comes with really chewy kale, walnuts and cherries. And that s it. Which is not filling at all. The staff is friendly and quite nice but seem that they were either super busy or not quite well trained. e.g. when pouring water they d pour quite hard it starts bouncing all around.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Gorgeous atmosphere. This old church with the evening light streaming through the stained glass windows is absolutely gorgeous. The garden and the care taken to keep it up is absolutely amazing. We sat on the patio in the warm summer night with flowers everywhere and it was a perfect setting. Food was exceptional. Mushroom toast crostini was perfectly toasted. Salmon and duck dishes were amazing, both in taste and presentation. Love the warm maple-kale and hazelnuts that came with the duck. Service was very good, but it felt a bit rushed. We hadnt even finished our main course, still had a half a bottle of wine and he asked dessert or bill? That was the only negative from an otherwise perfect night. Highly recommend!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

What a lovely and unique place, great location as well. The food was pretty good and cocktails were great! Thought the shrimp cocktail was too pricy though and didn t love the fries that came with the steak, tasty but just tiny little potato strips, was weird to eat. Felt like they gave us the last left overs they had. Our server was amazing and very accommodating.

December 23, 2023

We recently made a reservation to celebrate our daughters birthday, and we were extremely disappointed with the whole experience. The waiter was less than friendly, seemed preoccupied, and was unsure of the specials for the day. The mushroom toast appetizer was dry, with very little flavour, and the entrees were bland and unappealing ( the presentation of the meager duck leg on top of withered greens was very poor). Needless to say we will not be recommending your restaurant.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent dinner but service lacked. Had new waitress but owner came over to explain. He was very friendly and informative about the restaurant. We will go back

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Our server Don was amazing. His service was great, had an amazing vibe, and chatted with us. 10/10. Food was amazing as well

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This place is gorgeous, such an elegant and rustic feel. the food here is great & the staff is lovely. Shoutout to my server, Christopher- such an angel <333

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Thank you, Don! You re a superstar.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nothing out of the ordinary comes out of the kitchen , but nothing is bad quality either, just do not expect to be wowed by the food but rather by the venue. What a place, what a garden, amazing experience really. Would recommend this place any time of the day.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This is the perfect place for a date in Stratford. Food is delicious and the ambience is spectacular. I had the special that night, lobster risotto. Been craving it ever since!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The ambiance is exquisite. We ate on the patio surrounded by colorful flowers, green trees, and a delightful breeze. The wait staff were very accommodating and attentive. The food was good. The coffee, from To Bean or Not to Bean, was outstanding. The blueberry cheesecake deserves the *highest* rating. Light yet very cheesy, not too sweet, beautifully presented. If youre in the mood for a sandwich, we recommend the Reuben. The gluten-free flatbread was ok. Well be back, next time with a reservation in order to hear the music!

December 23, 2023

If I could give less than one star I would. Our reservation Thursday night August 10 was at 5:30pm. In my reservation request I put a note that we were attending an 8 pm play and to advise if we needed more time. I heard nothing about this so assumed 2 hours was enough. I was excited as we used to love The Church Restaurant and were excited to go back. We told our bed and breakfast host and guests all about the dinner. We got our drinks, a tiny bit of bread with oil and balsamic and our charcuterie board at 6pm. Then we were ignored. I watched our server mix drinks at the bar, deliver food to other tables and never come to our table. Literally nobody came back to our table until our server came at 6:55 and said our order was coming right out. 20 minutes later at 7:15 I went up to the bar. Our server was there mixing more drinks. I told her we needed our bill as we had a show at 8 pm. She told me to give her a minute and she left. 5 minutes later I was still standing at the bar. I went back to the table. We waited. Nobody came. No food, no server. At 7:30 we all 4 of us went up to the host. We told him we needed to leave right now and that I had asked for my bill 15 minutes ago. Another 5 minutes went by until my server brought the cheque. Not an offer of comping the charcuterie or even a drink was made. But she did find time to mention when I paid with my card that none of it was her fault. We paid our $75 bill for 3 drinks and a small charcuterie board and left. You can be sure we shared the disappointing results at breakfast the next morning. This story sounds unbelievable...but it is totally true.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Awesome!

★★★
December 23, 2023

I hesitate normally to give bad reviews but the Revival House definitely disappointed. When attending for dinner it would appear that the staff cater to getting their clients in and out likely to accommodate the Theatre goers. But..we had allowed time to ENJOY the atmosphere and our food. We were in and out within an hour much too quickly. We did not receive our drink order until our appetizer was served and eaten. Our main course came warmish, not hot. The steak was not cooked to request, and the fettuccini special was supposed to include beef tenders.; there were 2 very small tenders. The dessert choices were quite common and humdrum we decided to decline.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent wedding venue, located in a gorgeous historic building. Gardens are pristinely kept and wonderfully arranged. Wheelchair accessible parking, entrance and bathroom. Free parking lot at the back, plenty of room. Lovely patio, dog friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The panna cotta was great.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The place is gorgeous. The duck was delicious as well as the salmon. However, the sandwich and steak were served with cold fries, and we had to wait a little bit for deserts and a capuchino

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Gorgeous atmosphere and the appetizer and drinks we had were good BUT would not recommend for pre-theater dinner. Multiple tables had to cash out before their entrees came, including us, because of slow service in the kitchen. We arrived just before 6pm.

December 23, 2023

Came for dinner at 6 pm before an 8 pm show. 720 pm and still no food, no explanation, no apologies but more bread was offered. Left. Warning: don t come here before a show and be prepared to wait over an hour for a burger

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We had a delicious meal, including mushroom toast, summer salad, steak and the pasta special. Everything tasted amazing. Service was friendly and attentive, even kindly took a really nice photo for us. Made sure we were on time for the theatre. The atmosphere was cozy-we had a table In a little nook upstairs. Will definitely be back the next time we re in town.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We chose to come here because of the beautiful pictures, but its so much cooler in person. We loved the food, and the service was excellent! Our server even gave us drinks on the house because they were out of what we ordered initially and she really kindy offered to take our picture! We look forward to visiting again when were in Stratford.

December 23, 2023

Worst place to visit if you are from different ethnicities. The lady at reception is racist . We were 8 people and she refused to give us table . Almost 30% tables were free and she said we cant accommodate . Staff is not at all welcoming . Cant forget the way we were refused .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Vegetarian options: Multiple vegetarian options. Kid-friendliness: Several items that kids will eat. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The restaurant is lovely. The food we got was tasty and memorable. Just be careful if you get seated outside. Theres a wasp problem that had us scurrying inside to eat at the bar. Food : 5/5

★★★★
December 23, 2023

I have been here a few times while visiting Stratford. The first time I went, it was really good. I went this past weekend too. The feature soup (apple and cheese) was so good but I ordered it to go as we were seeing a show. I was surprised to find out that my full size soup to go was the same size as my friends side soup. Her side soup was $4 and this was $11. When I asked why both are the same size my concerns were dismissed. I wouldn t have ordered a half filled small soup container for that price had I known. I also ordered the mushroom toast and was very disappointed. It was 4 small crostinis with some mushroom on it. It was very bland. Hardly worth the price of $18 with no sides. I would not call that brunch at all but only a small appetizer. It was a disappointing experience for me and I left hungry still. My friend enjoyed her food though and her portion was a normal size. She got the apple and Brie grilled cheese with side soup. The sandwich was double the size of my order and it was more worth the price given the amount of Brie that was in it. I spent $46 for a mediocre meal. The service was also very slow.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Beautiful patio that is fragrant with flowers. The chicken club with tomato soup was delicious, and so was the Revival eggs Benedict (apparently). Can t wait to go back!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The intimate seating is set up so well in this restaurant for couples or friends to enjoy a small space together, but would be just as delightful in the main eating area for groups! The nook I sat in was so quiet and helped me focus on the joy of the experience with a close friend. I would love to see a few more vegetarian/vegan options, but loved the beautiful salad and charcuterie board very well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Beautiful gardens outside. Had tea, coffee and desert on the patio. Our server, Rachel, was awesome!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We had a reservation for 12pm and it took a full hour to get our order. The service was very unreliable. Even after all that time, the wrong orders came out, the food was cool to the touch, the quality of the dishes were mediocre at best. What a waste of a beautiful venu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Girls night before the show, the parmesan fries were amazing as our appetizer with the garlic aoli. The royal cheese burger was fantastic! Hand made burger and so juicy. Definitely coming back again

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We made reservations for this place a while back. When we went, we werent overly hungry because breakfast filled us up more than we thought--so we ordered 2 apps between us. The charcuterie board and the Baked Brie. The atmosphere and the beauty of the church is stunning. Its a laid back place. The apps should have come out together, but we got the Brie first and it took a bit for the second app; server noticed, and got right on it--wasnt overly worried about that. The bread was quite thin, (see pictures) so trying to scoop up baked Brie with the bread was a little challenging and snapped to pieces each time. I think I expected a bit more on the Charcuterie Board. The glass of wine was $15.00...I found that a little pricey. Overall it was good. Baked Brie: $16.50, Charcuterie $26.00 Dietary restrictions: Really hard to find a NGNS (No grain no sugar ) place in Stratford. This is not an exception here

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We love eating in this beautifully remodeled old church. The food and the service is always amazing!

★★★
December 23, 2023

The room is absolutely stunning, but the food average at best. On our particular Sunday, it took the kitchen close to 2 hours to bring us 3 orders of Eggs Benedict. While our server was eventually apologetic, we still had to ask after water refills and coffees and were not offered anything to offset this wait - some toast? give us our coffees for free? The table next to us almost missed their matinee. Things happen, I get it, but restaurants should be able to rally to mitigate customer dissatisfaction.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Unique setting. Beautiful outside gardens and decor. Food was good (flatbread).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Went here for a wedding reception, great food, great venue, excellent experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Really cool bar and restaurant. Eclectic drink and dinner menus. Dave, the bar manager will treat you right.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Lovely! Not a huge or exquisite menu but was quite nice for a Sunday lunch.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The best dining experience Ive had in a while. The service was amazing, especially thanks to our bartender David, and the atmosphere was phenomenal. And of course the food is top notch, as well. Cant recommend enough!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The food was good but I want to highlight our wonderful server, Rachel! Her service was 100+, gave us recommendations on other places to visit in Stratford, super friendly right from the start. Would definitely visit again!! Thank you Rachel .

★★★
December 23, 2023

The service was good. The waitress was friendly and welcoming. The parking location was not immediately visible, so we parked on the street. The atmosphere was nice. We were there for lunch and it was not too busy. The menu was interesting. The food came quickly. The food was lacking flavour. Caramelized onions were burnt. The flatbread was too thick. The waitress provided Franks Red Hot for some flavour but did not follow up to see if we were happy with it. Overall its an interesting building to see however the food needs an upgrade.

December 23, 2023

Waitress was good, and food was fine, but nothing worth the prices they charge. Sat us at a terrible table and when we asked to switch to a different table was told no, even though the restaurant was half empty. Won t be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Gorgeous venue for Christmas business gathering.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Its our favorite place! Its were we had our wedding and our first anniversary there. Great staff, delicious food and wonderful place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great venue, great staff, great food. Unfortunately it was a very hot day - fans helped but no A/C

★★
December 23, 2022

I am sad to say we went to Revival House for our 38 wedding anniversary and the food was subpar! My husband ordered the spicy ( not) thia noodles I had the the butter chicken that was very watered down with little flavour! We asked for the gluten free cake on the menu and were told the chef was not in? Not a very good first impression! We were also told before ordering that there were items on the menu not available? This is Thursday night not a great way to go into the weekend! Hope others had a better experience!?

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Fantastic atmosphere & good food

★★
December 23, 2022

Great location - such high expectations as we were celebrating a birthday and anniversary. The service was so slow and the food was was cold. So disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

This place was a wonderful part of our day. My wife loves Brunch so we decided to go off the beaten path and have an Anniversary Brunch! We both had the Eggs Benedict. The portions are massive and you definitely get your values worth. I particularly enjoyed the seasoning on the wedges/home fries. We also had Mimosas and coffee. Every member of the staff was absolutely delightful. They were all so engaging and friendly. It was hard to tell what position anyone held as they all seemed to work together as a team. We were never unattended or left wanting for a beverage. We went on a Sunday so lots of street parking at meters (free on Sunday and holidays). Theres also residential street parking in the area. The inside and exterior were very well kept and clean. We will absolutely be adding this as a must see stop for our Stratford trips.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Beautiful atmosphere for a wedding

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Really enjoyed our evening but needed the heat turned on, cold while eating dinner. Parking: Could use more parking

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Charming place, atmosphere is great. The staff are very friendly and food is top. Must visit during the evening time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Amazing venue for my friends wedding, staff were brilliant, food was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Atmosphere is fantastic! Service was friendly and the food delicious.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Cool location, friendly staff. Service was really slow and felt like we were forgotten about at times. Food fine, but not noteworthy. Drinks were great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Amazing beautiful place great atmosphere

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I had such a wonderful lunch here this summer, so I expected another good experience today. Sorry to say, not so. Party of four for lunch. Server was extremely attentive and friendly. But food, quite disappointing. On the menu was chicken, waffle, with with fresh fruit as a brunch suggestion. Sounded good, but ..small, extremely dry drumstick sitting across from a waffle ( looked like an Eggo), on a white plate, no fruit, no garnish, no greens,.. I was shocked at how dreadful it looked as it was served. Apparently no fruit had arrived this week when we inquired about its absence. My companion ( a very gentle senior lady) did not want to complain, but it was most unappetizing-looking. She ate only a few bites, not wanting to offend me as I had recommended this place and made the reservation. The rest of the orders were mediocre. Reuben( dry, and too lightly toasted), Spring rolls ( only one was eaten), it was so non-flavourful, although she said the mushroom soup was very good. But so very inadequate. Thankfully, the server, did not charge for the chicken /waffle lunch as as little had been eaten. Needs a big addition of decent presentation, telling patrons that some items were not available ( such as the fruit, no fruit had arrived this week.. shouldnt that be relayed to the customer at the time of ordering a dish where fresh fruit is detailed on the menu?). Very underwhelming. I dont know if it is relevant to the dining experience, but the downstairs restrooms were dreadfully unclean. I would really hesitate to return here. Vegetarian options: Accommodation for gluten-free Dietary restrictions: Accommodation made for gluten free was available.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Incredible food and lovely staff. Thank you Shelly for the wonderful service. Looking forward to dining here again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Food was delicious. Service was fantastic. Portions were super generous and the prices were very reasonable. Highly recommend!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Fantastic relaxed menu, cool atmosphere, amazing cheerful wait staff.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The atmosphere is really unique and elegant. I wondered how it would be possible to keep it warm but it was very pleasant indeed. Great service!

★★★
December 23, 2022

Food is a big part of a service and it was delicious, however the other part is the server and deliver of it all was terrible! She was pathetic. The pathetic part is the automatic 15% tip when she really didnt deserve it. I dont mind giving a good tip when it well deserved and not expected.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

With a warm atmosphere and warmer staff, this fine dinning experience is a must. The food is well balanced. Interesting starters and luxurious entrées are completed by delightful desserts and a full bar. Concerts at Revival House are a joy. A tickets get you seats at a table with a fixed menu. The old bones of the church sanctuary provide pleasurable acoustics. The proximity of the stage to your table add to the intimacy of a live act.