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The Lord Nelson, Burlington, ON

The Lord Nelson

4.8
4.8
617 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Steakhouse
650 Plains Road East, Burlington, ON L7T 2E9

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
Established in 1974 The Lord Nelson is serving southern Ontario with the best food, service, and ambiance.
EAT WELL LAUGH OFTEN LIVE LONG

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 617 people are saying

The Lord Nelson reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Steakhouse

  • Halton

    Best Overall

  • Halton

    Best Food

  • Halton

    Best Ambiance

  • Halton

    Good for business meals

  • Halton

    Great for fine wines

  • Halton

    Romantic

  • Halton

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lord Nelson in Burlington is a standout steakhouse known for its "excellent food" and "great service." Guests praise the "terrific ambiance" and attentive staff. The menu offers diverse options and consistently delicious cuisine. Perfect for special occasions, it provides a "wonderful setting" with beautiful Christmas decor enhancing the dining experience.

617 Reviews
  1. Helen VIP

    Toronto17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service, excellent food, nice seating arrangements. Wine list expensive.

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  2. Trevor VIP

    Toronto7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Comtinues to be the best steak house in Burlington

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  3. Sharron

    Toronto5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific ambiance. Staff were so warm and attentive and had it together. They really go above and beyond to provide excellent service! Highly recommend this restaurant for a terrific experience dining out.

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  4. Heather VIP

    Toronto7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance associated with the highest level of service and the most delicious culinary has made this establishment one of the exceptional dining experiences in Southern Ontario.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance was good, service was excellent, booth in back corner was great. risotto a little andante - probably needed another 15 mins, better with a touch of wine or truffle oil. Rice was al Dante. Steak great mashed potatoes/vegetsbles great. Shrimp, great. Loved the cheese cauliflower.

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  6. Brad

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time experiencing the Lord Nelson, we went to celebrate my wife’s birthday, it was great.

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  7. Eileen VIP

    Las Vegas47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Evening out for our Anniversary. Great service and food

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  8. Trevor VIP

    Toronto7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Continues to be the best steakhouse in Burlington. Great food great service great wine.

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  9. Tammy VIP

    New Orleans40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is always 5 star ! As is the service . Patrick is simply the best !!

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  10. Marco VIP

    Toronto8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I have dined here before, but this time we brought our 15 and 11 year old sons with us and they loved it. They are very picky eaters, but they loved everything they ate. As for my wife and I, we loved it as usual.

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FAQs

The Lord Nelson offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (905) 632-3463.

The Lord Nelson is rated 4.8 stars by 617 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. Canada
  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Halton
  5. Burlington

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for The Lord Nelson

650 Plains Road East, Burlington, ON L7T 2E9

Additional information

  • Cross street
    King Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Burlington
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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