The Common

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The Common An eclectic restaurant in the heart of downtown Stratford, from Chef Tim Otsuki, with a focus on dishes from his journies around the globe.

Creative cocktails and a hidden back patio to w**e and dine. Join us to When Chef TimO graduated from the Stratford Chef School, he skipped the lime light of the ceremony and started his quest to learn first hand. He started in China and from there he began his travels of the world learning different techniques whilst living in the heart of most cities settled. Being raised in the North and Western part of the globe he journeyed East and South. His menu reflects his own interpretation of the foods he experienced working and traveling abroad. Hence his

Apparently summer isn’t quite finished with us yet!Come enjoy this beautiful weather on our patio with some of our summe...
10/13/2026

Apparently summer isn’t quite finished with us yet!

Come enjoy this beautiful weather on our patio with some of our summer favourites.

$11 Margaritas
$7 Flying Monkeys Pints

See ya soon!

We’re taking the day off today but we will be back to our regular scheduled programming tomorrow.Reservations are open f...
09/30/2026

We’re taking the day off today but we will be back to our regular scheduled programming tomorrow.
Reservations are open for lunch and dinner!
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A little moody. A little wicked. 🖤
09/25/2026

A little moody.
A little wicked.
🖤

A little moody, a little wicked 🖤
09/25/2026

A little moody, a little wicked 🖤

🍾 THE STRATFORD RESTAURANT BOTTLE CHALLENGE IS ON! 🍾René’s Bistro and the COMMON have officially ACCEPTED THE CHALLENGE!...
09/25/2026

🍾 THE STRATFORD RESTAURANT BOTTLE CHALLENGE IS ON! 🍾

René’s Bistro and the COMMON have officially ACCEPTED THE CHALLENGE! 🏊‍♀️❤️

Now we’re calling on ALL of our fellow Stratford restaurants to join us in a little friendly competition for a very special cause!

Amiera is heading to PORTUGAL to compete in the World Down Syndrome Swimming Championships with the Canadian Down Syndrome Swim Team! 🇨🇦🇵🇹

We couldn’t be more excited for her, and we’re rallying our incredible Stratford restaurant community to help get her there!

So here’s the challenge, Stratford…

🍾 Save your empty b**r, w**e and liquor bottles
🏊‍♀️ Help send Amiera to Portugal to represent Canada!
❤️ Challenge your fellow restaurants to collect even MORE
🤝 Show everyone what our hospitality community can accomplish when we come together!

Which Stratford restaurant can collect the MOST bottles for Amiera?!

We’ll be collecting bottles, sharing our progress and giving shout-outs to the restaurants stepping up to the challenge!

A little friendly competition, a whole lot of teamwork, and one incredible young athlete with a dream worth rallying behind. ❤️

the COMMON and René’s Bistro are IN! WHO’S NEXT?! 🍾

👇 Tag a Stratford restaurant you think should accept the challenge!

Let’s show Amiera what happens when an entire community gets behind one of its own. Together, we can help her make a splash on the world stage! 🌊🇨🇦

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Who doesn’t need a little Late Summer Love  Red w**e sangria with calvados, apples, cinnamon and sparkle ✨ It’s a beauti...
09/18/2026

Who doesn’t need a little Late Summer Love

Red w**e sangria with calvados, apples, cinnamon and sparkle ✨

It’s a beautiful night

The patio is open and calling your name!

Featuring Sally’s Promise Tequila, Lillet, Orange Curaçao, Grapefruit, Lime, Lavender, Rosemary Salt ✨She’s practically ...
09/11/2026

Featuring Sally’s Promise

Tequila, Lillet, Orange Curaçao, Grapefruit, Lime, Lavender, Rosemary Salt ✨

She’s practically magic 🪄

Come enjoy in our secret garden

Also featuring our Chocolate Ciambella “because in this house we have chocolate cake for breakfast”

We’ve got a brand new cocktail this week!Here she is!Last Dance 💃
09/02/2026

We’ve got a brand new cocktail this week!

Here she is!

Last Dance 💃

Recognize this familiar face?Join us this Friday August 28th for live music from our very own Brett Kingswell 7:30-9:30 ...
08/25/2026

Recognize this familiar face?
Join us this Friday August 28th for live music from our very own Brett Kingswell 7:30-9:30

Stick around long enough and you might just see Chef Tim dancing up a storm 😉

See ya there!

friday the 28th from 7:30-9:30

Just two pals enjoying a brew on the patio If you can have one, why can’t they?We’re excited to introduce our BONE BREW ...
08/19/2026

Just two pals enjoying a brew on the patio

If you can have one, why can’t they?
We’re excited to introduce our BONE BREW made with 4 different kinds of local beef bones & vegetable trimmings. Don’t worry this broth is completely dog friendly with no garlic, onions or peppers!

💯 of the proceeds will go to our local Human Society!

Available for here or to go, fresh or frozen!

Brew so good, it’s like a belly rub in a bowl 🐶

Address

80 Wellington Street
Stratford, ON
N5A2L2

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 8pm
Thursday 5pm - 8pm
Friday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 5pm - 9pm

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