The York Bistro & Pub at Hilton Saint John

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   Mirda

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 27, 2022

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   Our 12$ drinks were NOT good. We were the only people there and it took so long to get service and our food. Everything's super expensive, nothing was worth it. Bad drinks, food wasnt good.

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Atlantic Canada

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 3, 2022

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   Service was amazing and very quite in the restaurant but the food wasn’t that good and my beer tasted like pure water didn’t taste like beer should!! Everything else was good server was amazing and fast !

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   GabrieladA

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 4, 2022

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   We received good suggestions and in a special way with the wine.

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   DarleneJ

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 30, 2022

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   It was a lovely experience. Great views if the Harbour

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   kokosuki

   New England

   73 reviews

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   5.0

   73 reviews

   Dined on August 31, 2022

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   The food exceeded expectations. It was delicious. Our waitress/bartender was wonderful. Even tough she was the ony one working, the service was great.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Toronto

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on August 1, 2022

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   A great evening. Service was very good. Waitress was a little cold when we first arrived. ( She was alone with only 1 staff me ever in the kitchen, which she explained, which we appreciated). She warmed up quickly and was an excellent server. The food came quickly and was delicious. Would definitely go back to peruse more of the menu. Great location and nice outdoor patio.

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   MozhganR

   Atlantic Canada

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on July 30, 2022

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   Food was great. The hospitality is always to the best. Lise makes a very tasty cocktail that we love drinking it. We will go back there anytime we can

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Atlantic Canada

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 21, 2022

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   Elise was amazing. Went above and beyond!! Got a candle for the cake for my bfs birthday and sang with us. She was very personable and sweet! I’d go back just to have her service

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   coastalliving

   Vancouver

   6 reviews

   2.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on June 19, 2022

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   Very dirty, despite not being busy the table we were assigned had crumbs and dirty silverware (still had food on it). The floors were covered in old food as well. We will not be back.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2022

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    It was a quiet and pleasant atmosphere. I found the prices a bit steep.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    41 reviews

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    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2021

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    Excellent service/great food!

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    RickM

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2020

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    Deliscious seafood and friendly staff. Nice to have the restaurant and bar right at the Hotel.

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    JaniceB

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2019

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    I might try York Bistro again. I will never use Open Table again. When we arrived for our reservation, the restaurant was closed. We had to find another restaurant.

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    Kelly

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2019

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    Wish there was more vegetarian options. Cauliflower steak was not a great attempt.

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    EXCEPTIONAL

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2019

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    The York Bistro is the only restaurant in Uptown Saint John with a lovely view of the Harbour. (The Reversing Falls Restaurant has a view of the reversing rapids). We love this restaurant for its consistent delivery of good food and great service. The restaurant is open to the lobby, which gives a nice expansive feeling, and it morphs into a bit of a bar scene later in the night, which is fun. Often live music too, so pick your dining nights carefully if you want a quieter dinner. The menu is inventive and consistently solid - no huge surprises and typically well executed. It's not "fine dining" but it's an overall very good dining experience. We frequent the York often and will continue to do so.

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    nc391032

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2019

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    Beautiful view, great food and an accommodating waitress (Thanks Elise!). We would not typically have thought to come here but will definitely return.

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    Stef

    Montreal

    33 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2019

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    The menu on the app attracted me there. Once in the restaurant, the menu was not the same. Food taste like pre-made kit. Service was good and the server was friendly.

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    LGood

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2018

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    I went here for Saint John Sparkle with 4 other girls. The food was amazing. The Perogie nachos were the favourite and then the deep fried pickles and scallops. Portion size was fare for the price. Staff were not prepared for the influx of people that made reservations or were walk ins. The waitress had not worked upstairs before but did quite well once she got her footing. Great seating and I will eat here again but not on such a busy night.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2018

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    Slow to take orders and disappointing portions. One plate came late.

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    Oliver92400

    San Diego

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2018

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    Restaurant bien situé au bord de l’eau, nourriture correcte 👍

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    LaraB

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2018

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    My daughter had the Mac and cheese and it was gritty. I had the seafood pasta which had a mound of pasta, 2 scallops and 2 shrimp. The rest was pasta, wasn’t impressed and wouldn’t visit for lunch or supper. The breakfast buffet was really good and we did enjoy that. Would only go back for breakfast.

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    MarianH

    Atlantic Canada

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2018

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    I enjoyed the Chop Chop dinner very much. There was also lots to choose from if that was not your preference.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2017

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    Ordered muscles. They were clearly left out; cold and dry. Great server who remediate the situation. Meals are overpriced for quantity and quality. Nothing too special; hotel restaurant.

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    Marilyn

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2017

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    After celebrating a family birthday at the York Bistro, I would definitely recommend it Modern in appearance, it has some interesting menu items as well as some Maritime old favorites. Good environment to relax with a meal . Friendly servers. A view of the harbor and the boardwalk was an added touch. Its a place to slow down, so you might want to pass it by if you are on a tight schedule.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2017

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    Good cocktails but that's about it. The service was exceptionally slow.

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    Foodie

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2017

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    We made reservations on line for 4:30 and unfortunately did not realize the Chop Chop dinner began at 6pm. When we arrived we were blessed to have Deepak reschedule our reservations to a later time. He was wonderfully accommodating. The Buffett was seafood and oysters were advertised But none existed as they had apparently run out the previous day. Very disappointing as this was the top reason I was so excited to try this restaurant for the first time. Always wondered what it was like. There were a group of very loud people at a couch section that were both rude and swore aloud. I didn't see children in attendance at the restaurant thankfully as it would have been ridiculously inappropriate for them the behave this way at 6pm. The Buffett was good but there were no apologies or signs indicating the missing advertised item.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2017

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    Have been waiting for an hour for 2 3-course meals.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2017

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    We enjoyed the Thai buffet very much. The chef was very accomodating when i realized I was allergic to many of the Thai dishes. I really appreciate his effort to accomodate my allergies . The service was excellent and it is a lovely room!

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    PatS

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2016

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    We really enjoyed our time at The York Bistro and Pub. We had a great view of the harbour. The food was excellent. We had stopped for a late night coffee and dessert. Service was good and the atmosphere was really nice!

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    Reshaw

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2016

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    Noise from piano in stairwell was so bad we had to move to back of restaurant in breakfast area for a peaceful meal. Waitress was fantastic and accommodating. Seafood (halibut) excellent. Problem, however, with calamari - instead of crispy and flavourful it was tasteless and rubbery.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2016

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    It had a nice atmosphere and friendly staff however tne value wasn't there for the price of the food.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2016

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    This was our second visit to your restaurant. Our first experience was amazing. We loved our meal the food was delicious and we couldn't wait to return . Our next experience was not the same at all. The drinks were good , service was good but our meal was not. My husband meal was good but mine was below standard. I had ordered the steak that was the special. Not one thing on the plate was enjoyable. The steak was cooked as asked but the flavour was not. The steamed vegetables had no flavour as well. I was very disappointed. Also we had to wait well over a hour. So you can imagine my disappointment after waiting so long for a meal and to be that dissatisfied. The waiter did discount my meal which was nice and I appreciated that. However we were 30 minutes late for our next event and I was still hungry! What happened to the maple Curry dish? This was amazing and really why I returned.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2016

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    This was my favorite restaurant in Saint John thus far. While the service was quite slow and the food was excellent. I found the portions and quality to be really AWESOME! I was surprised that the food was actually better than Port City Royal which turned out to be quite disappointing...I would definitely recommending this as one of the restaurants to try while in Saint John.

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    DDines

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2016

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    The WORST dining experience I've ever had. The worst service ever in a restaurant, they were not prepared.

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    Adrienne

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2016

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    I called Hilton hotel, where the restaurant is located to provide feedback on our experience. There was a big concert in town and restaurants were booked solid. York Bistro was not well staffed at all to handle the tables yet they would have known for months how busy it would be. It resulted in very slow service, cold meal, l and very slow to accept payment. We were all extremely frustrated when we left. Overall, not a good experience.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2016

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    With a beautiful view right on the Saint John waterfront, the York Bistro is a hidden gem in our city. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. My wife insists the Beet Salad is the best thing to eat in Saint John! My personal favourite is the Atlantic Seafood Purse or the PrimeTime Burger. Although the food was delicious, and it alone will keep me coming back, the view is truly Saint John. On a calm evening, it is so relaxing and peaceful to sit at the patio and look over the harbour. The patio faces west so you get the sun all evening and the high glass that surrounds the patio prevents the wind from being a bother. Highly recommended!!!

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    PBSJ

    Montreal

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2015

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    I found it odd that the restaurant takes reservations but has a sign on the counter that says to seat yourself. Eventually a staff member did find our reservation and show us to a table. The service was not great. The food was well presented and well prepared. We shared the cutting board. DH had one of the steaks and I had the scallops. I particularly liked my vegetables and the way they were prepared.

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    robertb

    Fort Lauderdale

    56 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2015

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    We waited 40 minutes for our appetizers and another 45 for our entrees. The only thing faster was the drinks. The restaurant wasn't even crowded, in fact it was fairly empty.

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2014

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    We recieved wonderful service at our anniversary dinner. The meal was great and the dessert was great. View at night is great.

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    oscar

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2014

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    My husband and I dined at The York Bistro on Father's Day, June 15, 2014. It was the first time we had eaten in this establishment and I must say we were both more than pleased with both the service and food. Staff were very accommodating (I have a food allergy re shell fish) and they were very obliging in exchanging the seafood chowder for tomato basil soup, which was the best tomato soup I have ever eaten. There were no long delays, water glasses and coffee mugs were replenished without asking. All-in-all, it was a great dining experience and one that we will enjoy again.

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