Days on Front
A sophisticated west-end dining spot offering contemporary Canadian cuisine with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
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Days on Front
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Must-see attractions
A sophisticated west-end dining spot offering contemporary Canadian cuisine with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Make Reservations
Reservations are highly recommended, especially for mid-week or weekend dining, as the restaurant fills up quickly.
Explore Specials
Inquire about off-menu specials or unique offerings like the chicken liver pate for a delightful surprise.
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Cuisine
Contemporary Canadian
Price
$$$
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Duck Confit Perfection
Juicy and perfectly cooked duck, a standout dish that diners rave about and is frequently mentioned.
Contemporary Canadian Cuisine
Sophisticated dishes showcasing local, seasonal ingredients with creative, global-inspired twists.
Artisanal Cocktails
Unique and refreshing cocktails, from seasonal specials to classic martinis, perfectly complementing the cuisine.
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Make Reservations
Reservations are highly recommended, especially for mid-week or weekend dining, as the restaurant fills up quickly.
Explore Specials
Inquire about off-menu specials or unique offerings like the chicken liver pate for a delightful surprise.
Service Awareness
Service is generally good, but if you feel rushed or need more attention, don't hesitate to politely request it.
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Many small plates are generously portioned, making them ideal for sharing and sampling a variety of flavors.
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Make Reservations
Reservations are highly recommended, especially for mid-week or weekend dining, as the restaurant fills up quickly.
Explore Specials
Inquire about off-menu specials or unique offerings like the chicken liver pate for a delightful surprise.
Service Awareness
Service is generally good, but if you feel rushed or need more attention, don't hesitate to politely request it.
Order Appetizers to Share
Many small plates are generously portioned, making them ideal for sharing and sampling a variety of flavors.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Days on Front is widely praised for its delicious and innovative contemporary Canadian cuisine, with many dishes like the duck and short ribs receiving high marks. Diners appreciate the sophisticated ambiance and attentive service, though some have noted inconsistencies in food preparation and service speed. The use of local, seasonal ingredients is a consistent highlight, making it a gem for food lovers.
"Great place to eat. Have recently been for a few lunches and the service is fast so no need to worry about time. Lots of parking and easy to get to. Service is always friendly and the food is very good."
Jason LeBlanc
"The crab aracini was good but that’s where it ended.
The presentation was great but the food was extremely disappointing. Especially given the price.
We ordered the steak as medium rare but half of it was well done. It was incredibly oily, very salty, and most of it was really dry. The fries were somehow even saltier (not to mention that some of them were soaked and soggy from the steak oil…)"
Amy
"What a nice surprise! We came across this restaurant on the way home from Ottawa. Nestled in a little stip mall you’ll find this gem, Days on Front.
The food is delicious, the staff very accommodating, helpful and friendly. They were able to seat us, a large party of 12 last minute, thank you 🙏🏻
Everyone enjoyed their meals and appetizers. My wife had the short ribs which were amazing. The arctic char was another hit.
Thanks so much!!!"
Mike B
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Frequently Asked Questions
Days on Front serves contemporary Canadian cuisine with a focus on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
Yes, reservations are highly recommended as the restaurant can get very busy, especially on weekends.
Popular dishes include the duck, short ribs, arctic char, and various small plates like scallops and mac & cheese.
Yes, the restaurant highlights its use of local ingredients and offers vegetarian dishes, such as the polenta fries with ratatouille.
Days on Front is typically open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday, with reservations starting around 5 pm.
Yes, there is ample parking available, making it convenient for diners.
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You have to be in the know to have Days On Front on your radar because it isn’t downtown (it’s all thanks to Heather that I learned about this delightful spot!). This unassuming west end spot is turning out dishes like Arctic char with beet risotto, spinach and leek puree, citrus beurre blanc, and mango pea shoot salad and roasted chicken thighs with spinach spätzle, pancetta cream sauce, pecorino, parmesan, and paprika oil.
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Élevez la soirée entre filles ou changez de soirée avec des cocktails au Days on Front, un restaurant qui propose une cuisine canadienne simple et raffinée. Ils se consacrent à utiliser des ingrédients locaux dans la mesure du possible. Prenez une gorgée de l’un de leurs cocktails de saison ou demandez votre cocktail classique préféré ou votre martini.
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Bien que ce plat végétarien soit une entrée, il servira aussi très bien de déjeuner léger. Créé par les grands chefs de Days on Front, il propose cinq frites de polenta bien dorées dans un mélange consistant de ratatouille, sauce tomate, olives séchées et huile d’olive extravierge, le tout garni de féta de chèvre.
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Days on Front: On Wednesdays and Thursday, they offer heat and serve option. Delivery 2pm-4pm or Pickup from 2pm-5pm.You can order anytime after 5pm the day before and up till noon the day of. The current menu has short rib, Arctic char and, chicken ratatouille and lentil curry.
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For ritzy contemporary Canadian Cuisine, head to Days on Front in the city’s west end. It’s a popular go-to for local chefs which is always a good quality gauge. Location: 730 Front Road, Kingston
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