About Us
At Black Dog Tavern (formerly Le Chien Noir) we bring together elevated classics and modern twists for a warm and welcoming dining experience. Enjoy fine dining in an approachable and inviting way, featuring flavourful meals, thoughtfully crafted beverages, and a relaxed, cozy atmosphere.
Our dedicated fryers are used exclusively for gluten-free items, our batters and coatings are gluten-free. However, please be aware that our kitchen handles gluten-containing products, and we cannot guarantee zero cross-contamination.
We have a 20+ year history that has made us a staple in downtown Kingston, a community we are proud to support!
Please direct all business inquiries, questions, comments, or concerns to info@bdtavern.com.
For concerns regarding accessibility please email us at info@bdtavern.com.
Our Story
We are a family of locally-owned and operated restaurants located downtown, in Kingston Ontario’s Historic Farmer’s Market district. We are known for creating memorable dining experiences, with diverse menus and inviting atmospheres. We prioritize culinary excellence and genuine hospitality. We are actively engaged with our community, supporting multiple local initiatives and events.
Our restaurants are Ocean Wise seafood partners recommended by the Vancouver Aquarium.
We are members of Sustainable Kingston and are Certified Taste of Ontario establishments.
Enright Cattle Co.
We use Enright Cattle Co. as our sole provider for our delicious burgers and often feature their products throughout the year. We are proud to be serving sustainably raised, traceable, single-family farmed fresh local beef.
Sustainable Kingston
We are proud to be supporters of Sustainable Kingston and members of their Sustainably Eco program. Being a member of the Sustainably Eco program means that as a business, we are actively measuring our environmental impact, setting realistic targets and goals to better our efforts, and are working to reduce our carbon footprint with the support of Sustainable Kingston.
FeastON
We are proud members of “FeastOn” which is managed by the Culinary Tourism Alliance. FeastOn is a certificate program that acknowledges, recognizes, and verifies businesses that have made a commitment to sourcing and celebrating Ontario grown food and beverages. We are proud to use local and Ontario grown produce and supplies wherever possible.
Ocean Wise
We proudly use Ocean Wise approved products in our seafood dishes. Ocean Wise has been advocating on behalf of our oceans for over 50 years, they are a global environmental charity that addresses overfishing, ocean pollution, and climate change. Using Ocean Wise products means that our seafood is sustainably sourced, so you can make ocean friendly choices while enjoying your meal.