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Beacon, Oakville, ON

Beacon

4.5
4.5
251 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
American
A neighbourhood American Tavern where creativity, authenticity, & hospitality converge.
Market fresh dishes from land, harvest and sea that are complemented by an elevated signature cocktail experience, robust wine, & craft beer list.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 19 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Lounge

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–1:30 am Sat 11:00 am–1:30 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am

  • Phone number

    (905) 337-3777

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Private party facilities

    Delicious cuisine, extensive list of wines, beer and spirits, and our one-of-a-kind cocktails. Whether you’re looking for a small gathering on our unique covered patio, 100-person receptions in our classic bar-lounge or a 60-person wine pairing dinner in our airy main dining room, every party is as personal to us as it is to you.

  • Neighbourhood

    Oakville

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 251 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Halton

    Innovative

  • Halton

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Halton

    Hot spot

  • Halton

    Great for outdoor dining

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  1. MeganH

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The service was particularly slow this time around, despite being there quite early when the patio and resto was mostly empty. Drink orders took way too long, wine list is in flux so didn't have any of what we wanted on the list. Water glasses were not refilled at dinner and had to keep asking and it took an hour to get our food order in. We like the spot, but just wish they could up their game on the service.
  2. benm

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience1
    The restaurant was sweltering…. 80 plus degrees all evening during the meal…. Three people one meal about 15 minutes after the first two were served… so nothing special about the experience…. Wait staff overly apologetic …. No need to respond wth useless platitudes….

    BeaconResponded 1 day agoThanks for the feedback Ben! We've got the AC pumping now so we hope your next visit is much more enjoyable!

  3. Yumm

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    Great new restaurant in Oakville.. but their AC was not working properly so it was SOOO HOT inside. The other issue is the noise. Music is way too loud. Maybe keep it lower until 8 or 9 and then raise it up, but at 6pm people don't come for atmosphere of very loud dance music.

    BeaconResponded 1 day agoThanks for the feedback Yumm, we've gotten the AC pumping now so hopefully your next visit is a little more enjoyable!

  4. OakvilleResident1

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    A bit disappointing. I was expecting a lot better food, since it seems always busy. Oysters were good, but waitress didn't know where they were from. Waitress was very nice, but very short on culinary vocabulary. Long wait for our dinners. My breaded veal cutlet was very salty and the "al dente" vegetables were very hard to get on my fork. Very noisy, i guess it's a "buzzy" restaurants for young people looking for a place to have loud conversations.
  5. Nine

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Overpriced for bar food. Cocktails are NOT made by a mixologist, so the prices are way too high for the quality of the drinks.

    BeaconResponded on May 29, 2023Thanks for your feedback. We hope next time we can provide you with a better experience!

  6. SharonS

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    I always order the Cobb Salad, dressing on the side. Unfortunately the salad came already dressed. My friend finished her mussels before my replacement salad showed up. The waitress said she would talk to the manager to see what could be done. Nothing was done to offset this unfortunate incident. Comping the coffees would have been a nice touch. I will definitely go back as the vast majority of experiences have been outstanding.

    BeaconResponded 1 day agoThanks for the feedback Sharon! So sorry to hear that the dressing came on the salad and we were slow to get you a new one. We hope to have you back again and give you a stellar visit!

  7. PatriciaE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat at the bar and enjoyed the best espresso martini first. Then ordered, upon recommendation of general manager, the burger which was amazing. Our side was the beet salad and it was so yummy. We also tried the potatoes which were decadent. Hope to go again next time I’m in the area!

    BeaconResponded on May 29, 2023Thanks Patricia! Amazing to know you had a great visit! We hope to have you back again soon !

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Great food, service was excellent..we will defiantly be back!

    BeaconResponded on May 29, 2023Thanks for the 5 stars!

  9. gourmet

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have become regulars at the beacon every month or so we enjoy dinner we order the same thing every time which we find sort of humourous but we just love the things that we order Thai mussels, beet salad, and we share a steak Frites our wine is always outstanding a little high in price for our preference Thomas was the highlight providing very attentive and friendly service and managing our takeout items beautifully We look forward to our next visit

    BeaconResponded on May 29, 2023Thanks for the 5 star review! We're thrilled to know we are staying consistent and providing you with a great experience each visit! Looking forward to having you back!

  10. Ajh79

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious! Atmosphere was great! Service was excellent.

    BeaconResponded on May 29, 2023Thanks!

  11. CarlosT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent, the service also excellent

    BeaconResponded on May 29, 2023Thanks Carlos! Thrilled you enjoyed yourself!

  12. Mmmm

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Shareable appetizer was underwhelming. Quantity for price wasn’t what I expected. Reserved table indoor and the one offered was in the corner and maybe the worst table in the restaurant. Place was empty so didn’t understand the poor table offered. We opted to sit outdoors, but no music with traffic didn’t create a great ambience. Indoors with a better table and some music would have improved the dining experience. Food was okay, but was expecting better given all the favourable reviews. Thought the service was great. Very attentive staff. Just disappointed with the food and ambience. Will try some other restaurants as there are many other options in the same area.

    BeaconResponded on May 29, 2023Thanks for your feedback, we're sorry to hear you didn't have the best experience. We typically have music going on the patio too, so we're very sorry to hear that wasn't the case for you. Hopefully we can give you a better experience with more favourable dishes next time!

  13. Cindyt

    Miami - Dade

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate on the patio, great food and service. Great menu!
  14. BarbaraA

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always great fresh food and wonderful service. Pricy but we like the food.
  15. CarlS

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Good atmosphere. Food was tasty. Although our servers were friendly, there were a several times when we were left without attentiveness and empty drinks/uncles plates. DJ was also great.
  16. JamesW

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Biased review as Im a regular… but I’m not a regular for no reason. Place is great.
  17. Brin

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great vibe, especially for Oakville. Great food. And overall, wonderful service. I would definitely recommend it!
  18. AmberB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always receive the best service and the food is outstanding!
  19. SammyJ

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food! The burger was delicious! Staff were awesome.
  20. Yumm

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Loved our meals. Our server David was awesome. The crazy pumping loud music while we were eating was horrible. Will try coming on a non-weekend evening next time in hopes the noise level will b better because if it wasn’t for the crazy loud music this place this place would be amazing!!!!
  21. MeganH

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Excellent food and service. Music gets VERY loud as the night progresses.
  22. SeanS

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food and vibe. Had a great time celebrating my wife’s birthday. Was quite loud though so don’t expect a quiet dinner night out. Will definitely go back.
  23. CRMB

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience1
    Nice restaurant with good food but the noise is just too much. It sounds more like a bar than a restaurant. Not pleasant for a romantic dinner or even if you nuag want to chat with girlfriends. You have to practically scream.
  24. Charlotte

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Lovely dinner to celebrate our son finishing university
  25. ChristinaP

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is amazing and I loved the lounge vibe and music. Great atmosphere for a date night
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent burger. Patio was open, great to eat outdoors.
  27. TerryB

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance. Food outstanding as well as the service!!
  28. lovefood

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Easter brunch, food was great, nice ambiance. Service a little slow but not an issue. Signage to front door is not very clear.
  29. SharonS

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Love sitting at the bar, people watching. Nicolas, a sommelier, is a welcome addition to an already impressive wine / cocktail list.
  30. Wtu4ka

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always Great Ambience, Music, Staff, Food and Crowd.
  31. GlenK

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience4
    Great cocktails. Huge selection of spirits. Friendly staff. Food Portion sizes a tad small. Other then that. Great place to go !!!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Lovely lunch with only two identified inadequacies. Ordered lamb (really excellent) but they had no mint sauce!! Ordered but they had no biscotti. For a restaurant of this caliber that was a surprise. Other surprise was the ‘front’ door was at the back but that was not a big deal and the bar one walked through looked was nice.
  33. foodlover

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was very good. Menu is a little tricky to navigate, even for our server. Only a few little tweaks away from truly awesome.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A small brunch menu but the portions are good and the food is excellent. Service was very good; coffee leaves a bit to be desired. Overall, a very nice meal.

    BeaconResponded on April 3, 2023Thank you for your feedback! Hopefully we can provide you with the 5-star experience next time!

  35. RishikaS

    Alabama

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience at Beacon . Very friendly staff . Good food . Very pleasant evening with friends over good wine . Thanks will definitely be back .

    BeaconResponded on April 3, 2023Thank you for the 5-star review, Rishika! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

  36. gourmet

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Beacon is now our go to spot for top quality delicious food with a great wine selection. The service is always top notch with a knack for personalizing the experience with special touches. We love the large spoons to gobble up the sauce with the mussels as an option to soaking up with the terrific bread. I hear the bar has dancing going on Friday and Saturday nights and that sounds so fun. Cheers!

    BeaconResponded on March 27, 2023Thank you for taking time to write this review! We are super excited to be on your go-to list! Can't wait to see you again soon!

  37. MeganH

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had fabulous service at Beacon and the food was delicious and cooked to perfection. Our only knock is the music gets so much louder as the evening goes on that it’s very difficult to have dinner conversation. We left around 10.

    BeaconResponded on March 26, 2023Thank you for your feedback Megan! Glad to hear you had a great! We are very flexible so please let us know next time, and we will definitely adjust it for you.

  38. DiegoB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Ordered series of appetizers…. Arancinis where tasty but too spicy, tuna tartar too bland. shrimps excellent!

    BeaconResponded on March 26, 2023Thank you for your feedback Diego! Hopefully we will hit the spot next time!

  39. SusanF

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A very pleasant lunch, excellent service, good food

    BeaconResponded on March 26, 2023Thank you for your feedback Susan! We hope to see you again soon!

  40. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance of the restaurant was inviting, and I felt comfortable right away. To start, I ordered the oysters and house soup, and they were both exceptional. The oysters were fresh and flavorful, and the house soup was rich and comforting. For my main course, I ordered the steak and truffle fries, and I was blown away. The steak was cooked to perfection, and the truffle fries were crispy and delicious. And, of course, I couldn't resist my all-time favorite dish, the tuna tartar. It was so fresh and flavorful, and it just melted in my mouth. Throughout the meal, our server, Bella, was attentive and helpful, making sure we had everything we needed. And, the bar mixer, Alex, made the best spicy margarita that perfectly complemented our meal. The manager, Richard, also stopped by our table to make sure everything was to our liking, which was a nice touch. Overall, I had an amazing dining experience at this restaurant. The food was exceptional, and the service was top-notch. Thanks to Bella, Alex, and Richard for making it a pleasant dinner that I won't soon forget. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience.

    BeaconResponded on March 26, 2023Thank you so very much for your feedback, we are delighted to hear that you had a great time! Bella, Alex and Richard are truly amazing, we are lucky to have them!

FAQs

Beacon is rated 4.5 stars by 251 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Beacon

305 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville, ON L6J 1J3

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood

    Oakville

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–1:30 am Sat 11:00 am–1:30 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Lounge

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

  • Phone number

    (905) 337-3777

  • Private party facilities

    Delicious cuisine, extensive list of wines, beer and spirits, and our one-of-a-kind cocktails. Whether you’re looking for a small gathering on our unique covered patio, 100-person receptions in our classic bar-lounge or a 60-person wine pairing dinner in our airy main dining room, every party is as personal to us as it is to you.

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