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The Starlight

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Comfort Food

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Great for live music
Great for happy hour
Great for creative cocktails

Located in the heart of downtown Stratford, steps away from the Avon Theatre, The Starlight is loved by locals & tourists alike. Listed as one of Air Canada’s 2024 Best New Restaurants, our menu crafted by chef Yva Santini is perfect for sharing pre/post theatre and is inspired by classic comforts with a modern twist. Our kitchen is open late 7 days a week to make sure you can dine at anytime. To drink: think ice cold martinis, bourbon sours on tap & fan fave house canned cocktails, hyper local craft beers & a small but mighty wine list focused on classic and organic styles. The vibe is motel chic meets mid-century modern and once night sets in the candles are lit and the room transforms .. think old school piano bar meets 70's lounge. We host live music featuring local musicians EVERY weekend. Saturdays are local good time bands, Sundays are musician focused folk, jazz, singer songwriter, & mondays pianists jingle the keys on the vintage piano. We can't wait to host you!

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Executive chef: Yva Santini

From the OpenTable editors: With its retro wood panelling, dim lighting, vintage knick knacks and live music nights, the Starlight nails the cozy, neighborhood bar vibe. The food menu surprises and delights with snacky, seasonal dishes like spicy beef patties with mango chutney and po boi pierogies with remoulade, while the drinks list shines with local brews, quirky wines and classic cocktails.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(416) 755-3000
Website
http://www.thestarlightstratford.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We also love to host large groups - from private events to corporate functions to weddings, our space can host up to 80 ppl! If you are looking to book a reservation for 10+ ppl or inquiring about a private function, please email us at bookings@thestarlightstratford.com.

Location
64 Wellington St, Stratford, ON N5A 2L2
Neighborhood
Stratford
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Introducing Happy Hour at The Starlight! Join us Monday through Friday, 4 PM to 6 PM, for unbeatable deals on drinks and snacks. Sip on a $10 Feature Cocktail, enjoy $6 Pints, or share a ½ Price Bottle of Wine with friends. Pair your drinks with our $15 Starlight Snack Plate for a perfect end to your day. Whether you’re unwinding after work or starting your evening, The Starlight’s new Happy Hour is the place to be.

Starlight Pull Apart BreadCA$10.00
Mozzarella, garlic butter, parm
French FriesCA$10.00
Starlight seasoned & served with house made aioli
Whipped Ricotta DipCA$14.00
Hot honey, pistachio, fried rosemary, crudite, kettle chips
Ginger Hoisin WingsCA$16.00
Crispy fried McIntosh Farms chicken wings, sticky sauce, sesame, green onion
Cashew CaesarCA$15.00
Dinosaur kale, romaine, cashew cream dressing, parmigiano, buttermilk fried shallots and crispy prosciutto
- Spicy Shrimp SkewerCA$8.00
Warm Carrot SaladCA$13.00
Lemon Tahini Dressing, Heirloom Carrots, Brussels Sprouts, Hot Honey Chilli Crisp
Spicy Beef PattyCA$12.00
Scotch bonnet Jamaican Jerk seasoned grass fed beef in butter pastry & mango chutney
Red Thai CurryCA$17.00
Red coconut curry, seasonal vegetables, grilled shrimp
AranciniCA$15.00
Arborio rice croquettes, Parmigiano, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce
Po' Boy PierogiCA$15.00
House made shrimp & chorizo pierogies, remoulade, shredded lettuce
Starlight Mini MackCA$12.00
McIntosh beef patties, cheddar, onion, lettuce, pickle, starlight special sauce, slider bun
ChurrosCA$9.00
Cinnamon sugar & dolce de leche

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Toronto / Ontario
Hot spot
Toronto / Ontario
Great for live music
Toronto / Ontario
Comfort Food
Southern Ontario
Best Overall
Southern Ontario
Best Ambiance
Southern Ontario
Best Value
Southern Ontario
Hot spot
Southern Ontario
Great for live music
Southern Ontario
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Review summary

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The Starlight offers a "fabulous ambiance" and "delicious food" perfect for sharing, enhanced by "awesome live music" and "gorgeous decor." Guests appreciate the attentive and friendly staff, as well as the "great value" and diverse menu options. While the music can be energetic, it contributes to the vibrant atmosphere.

19 Reviews

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Ryan
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for Valentine’s Day and ordered 6 dishes, which ended up being only slightly more than the two of us could polish. Drinks were amazing, food was incredible, and the vibe of the whole place felt warm and exciting.
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Kim
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Starlight. Food was delicious. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The overall ambiance was welcoming, cosy and the perfect place to visit for a relaxed, special evening out.
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Jim
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service and great live music! We will be back
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Lucy
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous dinner, great ambiance & a wonderful team at The Startlight! Thank you!!
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Kara
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous service, delicious food and gorgeous decor.
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Wendy
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely one of our favourite places to go to in Stratford. Love the food, the vibe, the wait staff and the entertainment.
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Sharon
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good spot if you just want a tapas style evening. Not the kind of environment if you want to have an evening of conversation. The sound of music could be turned down a notch. It was a good evening regardless.
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Joan
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The starlight is a great place to meet people , listen to some music and have some amazing food!
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Howard
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
First the negatives: the booking process was atrocious; very challenging to navigate the NYE special and came across as rather restrictive. The “energetic” music was far too loud for pleasant conversation. However the positives outweighed these, the team service was very good and our server attentive. We ordered both NYE items and from their main menu and all was very good and we felt good value for our money. Happy to return in the future.
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Lori
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I attended for a musical event and the ambiance was super. Service was fabulous even though they were very busy. Really nice cocktails.
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The Starlight is rated 4.9 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

64 Wellington St, Stratford, ON N5A 2L2

Additional information

Neighborhood
Stratford
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thestarlightstratford.com/
Phone number
(416) 755-3000
Private party facilities
We also love to host large groups - from private events to corporate functions to weddings, our space can host up to 80 ppl! If you are looking to book a reservation for 10+ ppl or inquiring about a private function, please email us at bookings@thestarlightstratford.com.

The Starlight

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Private dining

Additional information

Offers

Happy Hour

Menu

Bar Snacks

OlivesCA$6.00

Bar NutsCA$6.00

Italian Dry Cured CoppaCA$6.00

The Starlight Pickled EggCA$4.50

Menu

Starlight Pull Apart BreadCA$10.00

French FriesCA$10.00

Whipped Ricotta DipCA$14.00

Ginger Hoisin WingsCA$16.00

Cashew CaesarCA$15.00

Warm Carrot SaladCA$13.00

Spicy Beef PattyCA$12.00

Red Thai CurryCA$17.00

AranciniCA$15.00

Po' Boy PierogiCA$15.00

Starlight Mini MackCA$12.00

ChurrosCA$9.00

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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