Restaurants in Stratford

Bijou is a true labor of love. Owners Aaron and Bronwyn Linley met while both studying at Stratford Chefs School back in the ’90s. Before tying the knot, and returning to Stratford to start a family, the young cooking couple set off to work and travel throughout Europe, where both…

The food here is better than at some pricier competitors. Lunch options may include a quiche Lorraine, fried Lake Huron smelts, or steak frites. At dinner, entrées include mussel linguine with chorizo, fennel in a white-wine cream sauce, and Perth pork tenderloin served with…

The hottest seats in town aren’t front row at the steamy new Tempest production but at Red Rabbit, a farm-to-table joint serving elevated small plates. It’s no surprise the kitchen’s been winning fans by the dozen; chef Sean Collins, previously head instructor at the Stratford Chefs…

This small restaurant is a fun, funky spot that serves reasonably priced, high-quality food. It’s a favorite with locals, especially the arts and media set. Head here for great sandwiches (smoked meat, Reubens, turkey clubs) and tasty salads (cobb, Thai, Caesar).