The Best Family Restaurant in Oakville for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Gourmet Comfort Food & All-Day Breakfast in Glen Abbey
Oakville’s Favorite Gathering Spot for over 14 years serving Gourmet Desserts with Patio Dining
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Oakville: Premier Family Dining for Every Occasion
Oakville Restaurants: SYMPOSIUM CAFE RESTAURANT OAKVILLE
A Top Family-Friendly Restaurant in Oakville, Ontario and considered one of the Best All Around Restaurants in Oakville serving Gourmet Comfort Food and drinks in a cozy, stylish place. Whether you're enjoying a casual meal or celebrating a Special Occasion, we provide an Unforgettable Dining Experience for families, friends, and groups of all sizes with a Terrific Brunch and Breakfast Menu, Vegetarian and Vegan Menu Options, Kids Meals, and we are considered the Go-To Dessert Place for every occasion.The Best All-Day Breakfast: Popular Sunday Brunch in Oakville
Start your morning at the Best Breakfast Spot in Oakville. Our legendary Brunch and Breakfast Menu includes classic Eggs Benedict, fluffy pancakes, and our $8.95 Early Bird Breakfast. For those seeking lighter fare, we offer Vegetarian and Vegan Menu Options along with healthy choices like Avocado Toast and protein-packed salads.
Oakville Lunch & Dinner Menu: Burgers, Wings, Pasta, Steak, Seafood & Rice Bowls
Our Oakville lunch and dinner menu offers a wide variety of hearty, full-service dining choices for every appetite. Enjoy shareable appetizers, crispy chicken wings, fresh salads, comforting pasta dishes, savoury rice bowls, premium steaks, seafood, sandwiches, and burgers made for guests looking for quality, flavour, and generous portions. Whether you are joining us for a casual lunch, family dinner, drinks with friends, or an evening out in the Glen Abbey area, our upscale-casual restaurant offers a warm and satisfying dining experience.
Oakville Dessert Menu: Cakes, Waffles, Specialty Treats & Sunday two for one Desserts
Indulge in a delicious dessert experience in Oakville, featuring our famous Sky-High Carrot Cake, decadent cakes, waffles, croffles, ice cream treats, cookies, affogatos, and specialty coffee drinks. Whether you are stopping in after dinner, meeting friends for something sweet, or visiting for our popular Two-for-One Desserts every Sunday, our dessert menu is a favourite way to end any meal.
Oakville Daily Specials: Early Bird Breakfast and Dinner, Happy Hour, Food & Drink Deals
Enjoy the Best Food and Drink Deals in Oakville, including Daily Lunch Specials, Early Bird Breakfast, and Happy Hour Specials. Enjoy our curated week of features:
- Burger Mondays: Fuel your week with our fan-favorite burgers. $10.99 Burger and Fries
- Pasta Tuesdays: Indulge in our comforting pasta selections. Half off all Pasta and Rice Bowls
- Wing Wednesdays: Perfect for mid-week cravings. Half Price Chicken Wings
- Date Night Thursdays: The ideal setting for a shared meal. $69.95 Dinner for Two Night Out
- Fish and Chips Fridays: A classic end-of-week tradition. $9.95 Fish and Chips
- Ribs and Wings Saturdays: Hearty favorites for your weekend. $24.95 Ribs and Wings Dinner
- Sunday Family Funday: Highlighted by our Kids Eat Free promotion and our famous Two-for-One Desserts.
Our popular Lunch Specials start at just $14.95, and we feature different drink specials every day in our Fully Licensed Bar. We are open 364 Days a Year to serve you delicious meals until late.
Top-Rated Oakville Family Restaurant Serving the Glen Abbey Community for Over a Decade
For over a decade, our Oakville location has welcomed local families, friends, groups, and regular guests with friendly service, consistent quality, and a comfortable upscale-casual atmosphere. As part of a Canadian restaurant chain with 20 locations across Ontario and over 2,000 positive Oakville reviews, we continue to be a trusted local dining spot for everyday meals, special occasions, patio dining, and dessert nights..
Oakville Dining Hub Near Glen Abbey at Upper Middle Road West and Third Line near the QEW
Conveniently located in Oakville’s Glen Abbey area, we are situated at the southeast corner of Third Line and Upper Middle Road West in the Sobeys plaza, directly beside The Beer Store. Just north of the QEW and close to Glen Abbey Community Centre, Abbeyview Park, Glen Abbey Golf Club, Bronte Creek Provincial Park, and Oakville Soccer Club, our location is a natural dining stop for families, local residents, sports teams, and guests running errands in the West Oak Trails area. With plenty of free parking and a warm upscale-casual setting, we are a comfortable place to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, desserts, or patio dining in Oakville.
Stylish interior showing the cozy Renaissance-style decor, and comfortable seating for friends and families located next door to the Glen Abbey Community Centre and Abbeyview Park
Family restaurant exterior facade and outdoor patio seating located on Upper Middle Road West & Third Line in the Sobeys Plaza, next to the Beer Store, and nearby Glen Abbey Golf Club.
What Guests are saying about us at Symposium Cafe Restaurant Oakville
One of our go-to places in Oakville when we want a relaxing meal in a beautiful setting. It is such a convenient stop when we are around Third Line and Upper Middle Road, especially after activities at Glen Abbey Community Centre or while out in the Glen Abbey neighbourhood. The atmosphere feels a little more upscale than the usual casual restaurant, and the food, drinks, and desserts always make it worth the visit.
Top Breakfast Place in Oakville
"I opted for their breakfast menu, and I can confidently say that every dish exceeded my expectations. The eggs were perfectly done, and the freshness of the fruits was undeniable. It's evident that they take pride in using quality ingredients."
Oakville's Favourite Lunch Spot
"All the food was amazing. The $20 symposium double burger was 10.99 on Monday with fries. And it was the best burger we have had in a long time. Home made from ground chuck."
Dinner in Oakville
"The restaurant offers a warm inviting ambiance that creates a pleasant comfortable dining experience from the moment you arrive. The food was excellent well prepared, flavorful, and thoughtfully presented. What truly stood out was the outstanding service."
Cocktails & Bar Drinks in Oakville
"Upon entering, I was immediately struck by the spacious interior and high ceilings. The interior design was nothing short of impressive, and it set the tone for a memorable dining experience. Symposium Cafe in Oakville has become a must-visit spot for me."
Oakville Dessert Spot
"Very cozy for ladies outing. Food is super and huge portions. Dessert is a hit. Every time I try something new and get amazed. Chocolate cake, carrot cake, humming bird cake, and my favorite Belgian Waffles. My favorite place in Oakville"
Delivery - Take Out - Curb Side Pick Up
"Did takeout for work and the food was amazing! Everyone enjoyed it and it was still hot by the time we ate it. I got the lunch special fish and chips. Service was awesome, they helped bring the food to the car. Highly recommend."
Oakville Restaurant Deals
"Mackenzie, our server, was pleasant and efficient. Good, filling but not oversized portions and reasonable prices. Enjoyed the eggs Benny and BLT. Would come back for a tea and a dessert. Very nice atmosphere. I dig the daily specials."
Oakville Symposium Restaurant Specials – Highlights – Promotions - Daily Features
Try Oakville's favourite restaurant food and drink deals with our 7-Day Promotions – the most innovative features and popular specials in the Oakville restaurants market!
Daily Specials Calendar
2 FOR 1
DESSERTS**
KIDS EAT FREE Age 12 & Under 2PM-close
Conditions apply.
Burger & Fries
$699*
Double Burger
$1099*
1/2 OFF
Beer
Pitchers
Conditions apply.
1/2 OFF*
Pasta & Bowls
$5
Wine
& Beer
$7
Premium
& Pints
Conditions apply.
1/2 OFF*
Wings
$947
/1Lb
$7
Martinis
& Mules Cocktails
Conditions apply.
Dinner
for two
$6995
2 Entrees, 2 Beverages, Appetizer and Dessert to share.
Bottles of WINE
& PROSECCO
Conditions apply.
Fish
& Chips
$995*
/1pc
$1595*
/2pc
Free Chowder Bowl
with select Searfood Items
Conditions apply.
$2495*
Ribs & Wing Dinner
1/2 Price Pitchers
Sangria, Margarita & Draft Beer
Conditions apply.
Brunch Cocktails
9am - 3pm
$695
House Wine & PBR Draught
Happy Hours
3-6pm 9pm-close
Conditions apply.
Early bird Breakfast
Monday - Friday until 10 am
2 Egg breakfast starting at
$895
Includes coffee or tea
Early Bird Dinner
3-6 pm
Three course prix-fix
$2495
Monday - Friday 11am-3pm
Lunch specials
Monday - Friday 11am-3pm
starting at
$1495
9pm-close
Happy hour Appetizers
9pm-close
$995
ALL DAILY SPECIALS subject to conditions, including requirement of beverage purchase. Specials not available Holidays nor special menu days. Ask your server for complete details. Symposium reserves the right to limit or end offer at any time.
Daily Specials available from 11am, unless otherwise indicated.
Symposium Cafe Oakville: Frequently Asked Questions
We are perfectly situated at 1500 Upper Middle Road West, at the corner of 3rd Line. Symposium Cafe Restaurant Oakville is located in the Abbey Plaza, directly beside The Beer Store and Sobeys, making us a convenient stop for a meal during your weekly errands.
Yes! We are located just a 3-minute drive from the world-famous Glen Abbey Golf Club, home of the Canadian Open. We are the top choice for golfers and spectators looking for a high-quality breakfast brunch before hitting the links or a celebratory dinner after a round.
We are located right next door to the Glen Abbey Community Centre and Library. We serve as a primary dining hub for families, swimmers, and library visitors looking for gourmet comfort food or a relaxing spot to enjoy a specialty coffee after community activities.
Our location is incredibly accessible, situated just one minute north of the QEW and 3rd Line interchange. This makes us the ideal "meeting point"for guests traveling between Burlington, Mississauga, and Toronto who want a stylish alternative to standard highway fast food.
Yes, we are a short 8-minute drive from the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH). We are a favorite destination for healthcare professionals, hospital staff, and visiting families looking for a quiet, sophisticated atmosphere to recharge with a full sit-down meal.
We serve our award-winning breakfast and brunch menu daily until 4:00 PM. Whether you're meeting a local business partner or catching up with friends, we offer Oakville's best Eggs Benedict, Belgian Waffles, and fresh-squeezed juices.
Absolutely. We feature a scenic, covered 40-seat outdoor patio that is a local favorite for summer dining. It is the perfect spot in West Oakville to enjoy signature cocktails, specialty iced coffees, and outdoor appetizers in a beautiful exterior setting.
Yes, we provide ample free and accessible on-site parking right in our plaza. This makes visiting us stress-free and easy, whether you are staying for a long business lunch or picking up a curbside takeout order on your way through town.
With our signature Renaissance-inspired decor and seating for 95 indoors, we are a premier venue for Oakville business lunches and family celebrations. We offer complimentary high-speed WiFi, making us a great choice for remote work or professional meetings.
We feature unique specials 7 days a week, including our famous $7 Martini Wednesdays, our "Date Night"dinner deals, and the very popular Sunday Buy One Get One Free Desserts.
Best Family Restaurant, popular Breakfast Spot, great Desserts Place - 20 Locations near you
With 20 local neighborhood restaurants throughout Ontario, there's a Symposium Cafe Restaurant close to you; Ajax, Alliston, Ancaster, Aurora, Barrie, Bolton, Brantford, Cambridge, Georgetown, Guelph, Lindsay, Markham, Milton, Oakville, Oshawa, Stoney Creek, Thornhill, Waterdown, Waterloo, Woodbridge.