Rust BistroBar

The portions were very small. While the steak was perfectly cooked, it was undersized, accompanied by just five asparagus spears and two small sides of 1,000-layer potato. However, the most disappointing part of our experience was feeling rushed by our server. We understand this is a busy time of year, but it would have been more considerate to provide a heads-up when we made our reservation. Paying premium prices for small portions and being repeatedly reminded to finish quickly so the table could be turned over felt disrespectful. Our group of eight friends, coming from all over Ontario, had chosen this restaurant to reunite, catch up, and celebrate our Christmas dinner over good food and drinks, but the experience fell short of expectations. I received the pictured dish with a Cesar cocktail and my bill was $72

December 8, 2024 on Google

Went for brunch this past weekend and our server was great. So personable and funny. Went with a group and we all loved our dishes. 10/10 for taste and quality. Already thinking of the next time I’ll be going. Don’t think you could go wrong with anything you choose!

October 29, 2024 on Google

Second time to this restaurant but the first was a few years ago. The food is excellent… very creative and flavourful. It was very hard to choose!! Ditto for the cocktails. Service was very good as well. The only note of caution is that it gets very loud in the space (which is very open). Very positive experience.

September 26, 2024 on Google

Service is friendly and prompt. Pink skies was sweet and light. The prosciutto sandwich was very flavourful with balsamic and olives w/ a side of homestyle fries. The French toast is to die for with sticky honey butter and pecan drizzle so delicious!

September 12, 2024 on Google

We loved dining at Rust Bistrobar, an intimate and casual dining destination in Burlington. The food is exceptional. From unique options like bison burgers to classic favorites like steak frites, the menu delivers a delightful culinary experience. I tried the Bison burger and it was delicious. The side of brussel sprouts was huge! A meal in itself. Our party also ordered the Mushroom Risotto and Tagliatelle-both were delicious. And the drinks, top notch! I ordered the Negroni that came with foamed egg white… very good and unique. One of the standout features is their open kitchen. Watching the skilled chefs in action adds an exciting element to the dining experience. It’s like having a front-row seat to culinary magic! They have a bar and long farmhouse tables… great for groups. The service and staff are friendly and attentive, going the extra mile to ensure guests have a memorable time. Nestled in a strip mall, in northern Burlington, a hidden gem, that you must try. Highly recommended. It was our first time and we will definitely be back.

February 19, 2024 on Google

Rust was small and unique which I love! The staff were very nice and friendly. Although we didn’t have reservations, they sat us down pretty quickly. The food here is on another level, everything we had was delicious and would recommend this place to anyone! I highly recommend the short rib, just don’t eat too much of the appetizers because the portion is large.

October 22, 2023 on Google

First time to Rust, but I have been all over Burlington. So far my favourite place to eat here. Great atmosphere, great cocktails, great service and great food. Appetizers, cauliflower best I had for a long time, flavourful, with a crunch and just delicious. Cesar, really fresh, flavourful and a very good salad. Mains, burgers, man what a burger and what fries juice, great tasting, the brie with the scallops jelly, and the patty, oh my goodness. Steak perfectly cooked, great flavour with the fries, fantastic. Desert cheesecake with caramel, exceptional. Even the decaf cappuccinos were excellent. Great food experience, my favourite place in Burlington and well deserved 5 stars.

August 19, 2023 on Google

Food looked and tasted delicious. There were seven of us there for brunch. Everybody was happy and full. They were very good about menu adjustments… Sauce on the side, no jalapeños, etc. they were having a problem with their milk frothed for our cappuccinos so they took quite a while, but they never charges us...we didn’t ask them to and never complained…very good customer service. Cocktails are a little pricey I think. Otherwise all good. Bill was approximately $50 per person which was a cocktail and a brunch item (that nobody could finish, but really wanted to). The patio was open and it did that little rough but it is the beginning of the patio season. We were all happy and will all return for dinner next.

May 29, 2023 on Google