Question: How is the seat?

My rating is solely based on the Chicken and Waffles. I wish I wrote this review earlier, since it has been over a year since I visited The Stockyards.I remember going on a Sunday morning and having to wait close to an hour for counter seating. I vaguely remember it being a cramped and uncomfortable dining experience. But what I do recall vividly is the delicious Fried Chicken and Waffles. I guess it is true what they say about smell/taste being closely associated with memory and emotion. I am from Toronto but lived in Georgia for over 10 years. I've eaten my share of waffles and fried chicken individually, but never together. For the longest time, I viewed the combination as strange and could not imagine it tasting good. Thus I passed up opportunities to eat the dish at famous places like Gladys Knight & Ron's Chicken & Waffles in Atlanta and Roscoe's In LA. Ironically, I tried the combination for the first time at The Stockyards. Who would have thought I would try it for the first time in Canada.The fried chicken is on point. It rivals the fried chicken i've had living down south in Georgia. That's saying a lot, since everything is deep fried in the South. The batter is crispy, light but definitely a little greasy. Don't expect thick crunchy breading or seasoning, since the real focus is on the chicken meat itself. The chicken is tender and incredibly juicy. 3 generous pieces of chicken come with the waffle: 1 leg, 1 breast and 1 drumstick. For $13 bucks, it's a pretty good deal. The waffle is soft, thick and fluffy with a hint of sweetness. It soaks in some of the grease and moisture of the chicken without becoming too soggy or heavy. Overall a decent waffle, but it definitely takes a backseat to the chicken in terms of being the star of the dish. What brings the dish together is the syrup. Described on the menu as chili maple molasses citrus glaze, I will just call it awesome. Without this syrup, I am not sure if the chicken and waffle dish would come together so nicely. It's sweet but also spicy. This kick adds an additional flavor component to the dish and makes eating this chicken an irresistible compulsion. Selling this bottled syrup commercially would make a lot of money. Simply put, the chili maple syrup is the bomb. Anyways, this is definitely a gem of a restaurant in Toronto, where BBQ and American comfort food are generally lacking. I will be back to try their BBQ ribs and burgers. Just be prepared to wait for a seat. Also keep in mind that the seating is not very comfortable, due to the small physical space of the restaurant. Take out is not a horrible idea.

Answer: Also keep in mind that the seating is not very comfortable

My rating is solely based on the Chicken and Waffles. I wish I wrote this review earlier, since it has been over a year since I visited The Stockyards. I remember going on a Sunday morning and having to wait close to an hour for counter seating. I vaguely remember it being a cramped and uncomfortable dining experience. But what I do recall vividly is the delicious Fried Chicken and Waffles. I guess it is true what they say about smell/taste being closely associated with memory and emotion. I am from Toronto but lived in Georgia for over 10 years. I've eaten my share of waffles and fried chicken individually, but never together. For the longest time, I viewed the combination as strange and could not imagine it tasting good. Thus I passed up opportunities to eat the dish at famous places like Gladys Knight & Ron's Chicken & Waffles in Atlanta and Roscoe's In LA. Ironically, I tried the combination for the first time at The Stockyards. Who would have thought I would try it for the first time in Canada. The fried chicken is on point. It rivals the fried chicken i've had living down south in Georgia. That's saying a lot, since everything is deep fried in the South. The batter is crispy, light but definitely a little greasy. Don't expect thick crunchy breading or seasoning, since the real focus is on the chicken meat itself. The chicken is tender and incredibly juicy. 3 generous pieces of chicken come with the waffle: 1 leg, 1 breast and 1 drumstick. For $13 bucks, it's a pretty good deal. The waffle is soft, thick and fluffy with a hint of sweetness. It soaks in some of the grease and moisture of the chicken without becoming too soggy or heavy. Overall a decent waffle, but it definitely takes a backseat to the chicken in terms of being the star of the dish. What brings the dish together is the syrup. Described on the menu as chili maple molasses citrus glaze, I will just call it awesome. Without this syrup, I am not sure if the chicken and waffle dish would come together so nicely. It's sweet but also spicy. This kick adds an additional flavor component to the dish and makes eating this chicken an irresistible compulsion. Selling this bottled syrup commercially would make a lot of money. Simply put, the chili maple syrup is the bomb. Anyways, this is definitely a gem of a restaurant in Toronto, where BBQ and American comfort food are generally lacking. I will be back to try their BBQ ribs and burgers. Just be prepared to wait for a seat. <hl> Also keep in mind that the seating is not very comfortable , due to the small physical space of the restaurant. <hl> Take out is not a horrible idea.

My rating is solely based on the Chicken and Waffles. I wish I wrote this review earlier, since it has been over a year since I visited The Stockyards.I remember going on a Sunday morning and having to wait close to an hour for counter seating. I vaguely remember it being a cramped and uncomfortable dining experience. But what I do recall vividly is the delicious Fried Chicken and Waffles. I guess it is true what they say about smell/taste being closely associated with memory and emotion. I am from Toronto but lived in Georgia for over 10 years. I've eaten my share of waffles and fried chicken individually, but never together. For the longest time, I viewed the combination as strange and could not imagine it tasting good. Thus I passed up opportunities to eat the dish at famous places like Gladys Knight & Ron's Chicken & Waffles in Atlanta and Roscoe's In LA. Ironically, I tried the combination for the first time at The Stockyards. Who would have thought I would try it for the first time in Canada.The fried chicken is on point. It rivals the fried chicken i've had living down south in Georgia. That's saying a lot, since everything is deep fried in the South. The batter is crispy, light but definitely a little greasy. Don't expect thick crunchy breading or seasoning, since the real focus is on the chicken meat itself. The chicken is tender and incredibly juicy. 3 generous pieces of chicken come with the waffle: 1 leg, 1 breast and 1 drumstick. For $13 bucks, it's a pretty good deal. The waffle is soft, thick and fluffy with a hint of sweetness. It soaks in some of the grease and moisture of the chicken without becoming too soggy or heavy. Overall a decent waffle, but it definitely takes a backseat to the chicken in terms of being the star of the dish. What brings the dish together is the syrup. Described on the menu as chili maple molasses citrus glaze, I will just call it awesome. Without this syrup, I am not sure if the chicken and waffle dish would come together so nicely. It's sweet but also spicy. This kick adds an additional flavor component to the dish and makes eating this chicken an irresistible compulsion. Selling this bottled syrup commercially would make a lot of money. Simply put, the chili maple syrup is the bomb. Anyways, this is definitely a gem of a restaurant in Toronto, where BBQ and American comfort food are generally lacking. I will be back to try their BBQ ribs and burgers. Just be prepared to wait for a seat. <hl> Also keep in mind that the seating is not very comfortable <hl>, due to the small physical space of the restaurant. Take out is not a horrible idea.

<hl> Also keep in mind that the seating is not very comfortable <hl> , due to the small physical space of the restaurant.


Question: How would you describe the meat of the product?

HOLY COW!!! Wow - I am still salivating at the memory of my meal here. Now let me start this by saying that I don't particularly enjoy beef - seriously, I just don't. But my friends really wanted me to come here with them because they were sure this would be the place to finally convert me to the pleasures of eating red meat - particularly steak. So I agreed in joining them here for dinner. The hostess showed us to our table and proceeded to explain to us how things work. Basically, there is a salad buffet at the back of the restaurant that has a variety of things like: mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies, fried cassava root, fresh salads, olives, bread, soup, etc,etc,etc..... After you have filled your plate with whatever catches your eye, you proceed to your seat and wait for the very hunky gauchos to bring you unlimited amounts of delicious meat. And you get to check them out while they do this - just make sure your date doesn't catch you (mine did) as this can make things a bit uncomfortable.... Anyway, I tried a large variety of meats including seasoned flank steak, pork loin, Parmesan chicken thighs, fillet Mignon, bacon wrapped fillet Mignon, peppery BBQ ribs, salmon, lamb, steak with cheese, suckling pig, homemade sausages, etc.... so much meat I can't even remember it all. There is a little menu card on the table, and if you see something on there that you'd like to try but haven't, just ask the next gaucho that comes around and they will bring it to you. Oh - and make sure to have the grilled pineapple, not only is it sweet and delicious, but it will aide you in digesting all those massive amounts of meat. Service here was great - all the servers were super friendly and accommodating, and our drinks were refilled continuously. We came on a Friday night, and they have live entertainment. A Brazilian band plus Samba dancers and Capoeira performers. They only have these on weekends, so I guess that's the best time to check this place out. Oh and if you get caught checking out your cute gaucho, fret not. Your date can check out the skimpy dressed Samba dancers and make things even :) Definitely a place worth checking out at least once, but I enjoyed it so much that we are returning in a couple of weeks. I guess I was converted into a full fledged carnivore after all. USEFUL INFO: They will only take reservations for 6 or more people.

Answer: Now let me start this by saying

HOLY COW!!! Wow - I am still salivating at the memory of my meal here. <hl> Now let me start this by saying that I don't particularly enjoy beef - seriously, I just don't. <hl> But my friends really wanted me to come here with them because they were sure this would be the place to finally convert me to the pleasures of eating red meat - particularly steak. So I agreed in joining them here for dinner. The hostess showed us to our table and proceeded to explain to us how things work. Basically, there is a salad buffet at the back of the restaurant that has a variety of things like: mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies, fried cassava root, fresh salads, olives, bread, soup, etc,etc,etc..... After you have filled your plate with whatever catches your eye, you proceed to your seat and wait for the very hunky gauchos to bring you unlimited amounts of delicious meat. And you get to check them out while they do this - just make sure your date doesn't catch you (mine did) as this can make things a bit uncomfortable.... Anyway, I tried a large variety of meats including seasoned flank steak, pork loin, Parmesan chicken thighs, fillet Mignon, bacon wrapped fillet Mignon, peppery BBQ ribs, salmon, lamb, steak with cheese, suckling pig, homemade sausages, etc.... so much meat I can't even remember it all. There is a little menu card on the table, and if you see something on there that you'd like to try but haven't, just ask the next gaucho that comes around and they will bring it to you. Oh - and make sure to have the grilled pineapple, not only is it sweet and delicious, but it will aide you in digesting all those massive amounts of meat. Service here was great - all the servers were super friendly and accommodating, and our drinks were refilled continuously. We came on a Friday night, and they have live entertainment. A Brazilian band plus Samba dancers and Capoeira performers. They only have these on weekends, so I guess that's the best time to check this place out. Oh and if you get caught checking out your cute gaucho, fret not. Your date can check out the skimpy dressed Samba dancers and make things even :) Definitely a place worth checking out at least once, but I enjoyed it so much that we are returning in a couple of weeks. I guess I was converted into a full fledged carnivore after all. USEFUL INFO: They will only take reservations for 6 or more people.

HOLY COW!!! Wow - I am still salivating at the memory of my meal here. <hl> Now let me start this by saying <hl> that I don't particularly enjoy beef - seriously, I just don't. But my friends really wanted me to come here with them because they were sure this would be the place to finally convert me to the pleasures of eating red meat - particularly steak. So I agreed in joining them here for dinner. The hostess showed us to our table and proceeded to explain to us how things work. Basically, there is a salad buffet at the back of the restaurant that has a variety of things like: mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies, fried cassava root, fresh salads, olives, bread, soup, etc,etc,etc..... After you have filled your plate with whatever catches your eye, you proceed to your seat and wait for the very hunky gauchos to bring you unlimited amounts of delicious meat. And you get to check them out while they do this - just make sure your date doesn't catch you (mine did) as this can make things a bit uncomfortable.... Anyway, I tried a large variety of meats including seasoned flank steak, pork loin, Parmesan chicken thighs, fillet Mignon, bacon wrapped fillet Mignon, peppery BBQ ribs, salmon, lamb, steak with cheese, suckling pig, homemade sausages, etc.... so much meat I can't even remember it all. There is a little menu card on the table, and if you see something on there that you'd like to try but haven't, just ask the next gaucho that comes around and they will bring it to you. Oh - and make sure to have the grilled pineapple, not only is it sweet and delicious, but it will aide you in digesting all those massive amounts of meat. Service here was great - all the servers were super friendly and accommodating, and our drinks were refilled continuously. We came on a Friday night, and they have live entertainment. A Brazilian band plus Samba dancers and Capoeira performers. They only have these on weekends, so I guess that's the best time to check this place out. Oh and if you get caught checking out your cute gaucho, fret not. Your date can check out the skimpy dressed Samba dancers and make things even :) Definitely a place worth checking out at least once, but I enjoyed it so much that we are returning in a couple of weeks. I guess I was converted into a full fledged carnivore after all. USEFUL INFO: They will only take reservations for 6 or more people.


Question: How is the dish?

Every time I visit Toronto I love taking in the views of Lake Ontario and Cityline from the harbour, from the island and looking down from the 54th floor of the TD tower. With Summerlicious and PanAm games crowds, walk-in bar seating was perfect. Bar bites were reasonably priced and bar staff (Jane) was attentive and extremely helpful with recommendations. Bread with white bean and beet spread was hardy and a nice change to see something other than oils or fats with bread. Duo of Tartare of beef & salmon was a perfect portion of meats and baby bannocks. If there's foie gras on a menu I have to order it. The S'mores foie gras was a balanced combination of savoury and sweet. This starter is a must have when coming here. To finish something light the apricot  mousse from their Summerlicious menu. Stewed apricots with an airy mousse was smooth ending to my mini-tasting menu. With a glass of wine my bill with tip came close to $100. Highly recommend visiting Canoe if not for a full meal come for a drink or cocktail in the bar and enjoy the view.

Answer: Bread with white bean and beet spread was hardy and a nice change to see something other than oils or fats with bread. Duo of Tartare of beef & salmon was a perfect portion of meats and baby bannocks

Every time I visit Toronto I love taking in the views of Lake Ontario and Cityline from the harbour, from the island and looking down from the 54th floor of the TD tower. With Summerlicious and PanAm games crowds, walk-in bar seating was perfect. Bar bites were reasonably priced and bar staff (Jane) was attentive and extremely helpful with recommendations. <hl> Bread with white bean and beet spread was hardy and a nice change to see something other than oils or fats with bread. Duo of Tartare of beef & salmon was a perfect portion of meats and baby bannocks . <hl> If there's foie gras on a menu I have to order it. The S'mores foie gras was a balanced combination of savoury and sweet. This starter is a must have when coming here. To finish something light the apricot mousse from their Summerlicious menu. Stewed apricots with an airy mousse was smooth ending to my mini-tasting menu. With a glass of wine my bill with tip came close to $100. Highly recommend visiting Canoe if not for a full meal come for a drink or cocktail in the bar and enjoy the view.

Every time I visit Toronto I love taking in the views of Lake Ontario and Cityline from the harbour, from the island and looking down from the 54th floor of the TD tower. With Summerlicious and PanAm games crowds, walk-in bar seating was perfect. Bar bites were reasonably priced and bar staff (Jane) was attentive and extremely helpful with recommendations. <hl> Bread with white bean and beet spread was hardy and a nice change to see something other than oils or fats with bread. Duo of Tartare of beef & salmon was a perfect portion of meats and baby bannocks <hl>. If there's foie gras on a menu I have to order it. The S'mores foie gras was a balanced combination of savoury and sweet. This starter is a must have when coming here. To finish something light the apricot mousse from their Summerlicious menu. Stewed apricots with an airy mousse was smooth ending to my mini-tasting menu. With a glass of wine my bill with tip came close to $100. Highly recommend visiting Canoe if not for a full meal come for a drink or cocktail in the bar and enjoy the view.

<hl> Bread with white bean and beet spread was hardy and a nice change to see something other than oils or fats with bread. Duo of Tartare of beef & salmon was a perfect portion of meats and baby bannocks <hl> .


Question: Was your seat comfortable?

Banh Mi Boys always deliver great sandwiches! Their five spice pork belly is my favourite, but I'd also recommend the grilled chicken, lemongrass tofu and fried chicken bao. The sandwiches are small, but reasonably priced, packed with great flavours! Your choice of spice level is available. The service is fast and friendly, even when they're swamped with orders, which is almost always. The space is small, but I always seem to find a place to eat and run.I'd recommend them if you're in the area and in need of a cheap, fast, good eat!

Answer: Banh Mi Boys always deliver great sandwiches

<hl> Banh Mi Boys always deliver great sandwiches ! <hl> Their five spice pork belly is my favourite, but I'd also recommend the grilled chicken, lemongrass tofu and fried chicken bao. The sandwiches are small, but reasonably priced, packed with great flavours! Your choice of spice level is available. The service is fast and friendly, even when they're swamped with orders, which is almost always. The space is small, but I always seem to find a place to eat and run. I'd recommend them if you're in the area and in need of a cheap, fast, good eat!

<hl> Banh Mi Boys always deliver great sandwiches <hl>! Their five spice pork belly is my favourite, but I'd also recommend the grilled chicken, lemongrass tofu and fried chicken bao. The sandwiches are small, but reasonably priced, packed with great flavours! Your choice of spice level is available. The service is fast and friendly, even when they're swamped with orders, which is almost always. The space is small, but I always seem to find a place to eat and run.I'd recommend them if you're in the area and in need of a cheap, fast, good eat!

<hl> Banh Mi Boys always deliver great sandwiches <hl> !


Question: How was this place?

My favourite place in the market! I regularly walked past the old location on Augusta and memories of the most recent taco I had there with their delicious home made green chili sauce would come flooding back, making it impossible for me to resist the urge to head in for just one more. With their new location just a block east on Kensington, at least now I'll have to make the effort to walk a block to get my fix. So far I've tried the fish, octopus, and carne asada and they are all equally delicious making it difficult to choose. The new location was easy to spot as I rounded the corner from Baldwin heading south along colourful Kensington due to the people spilling out of the small shop. Everything looks spiffy, including a neat TACO sign behind the counter (see my pic). Eating that carne asada (marinated beef) taco at the new spot gave me an epiphany with a rush going thru my body as I could clearly feel the hot sauce setting off a buzz as I ate it with my eyes closing spontaneously. Absolutely wonderful! The beef had the best flavour that I've experienced in recent memory. And the fresh juice was magnificent. Only $2 for a satisfying glass of fresh mango juice, simply amazing! With value like this in a restaurant, it is easy to see why big chains rake in huge dollars with their cheaply made food and fancy marketing. Another fine addition to Kensignton, Seven Lives keeps me happy!

Answer: With their new location just a block east on Kensington

My favourite place in the market! I regularly walked past the old location on Augusta and memories of the most recent taco I had there with their delicious home made green chili sauce would come flooding back, making it impossible for me to resist the urge to head in for just one more. <hl> With their new location just a block east on Kensington , at least now I'll have to make the effort to walk a block to get my fix. <hl> So far I've tried the fish, octopus, and carne asada and they are all equally delicious making it difficult to choose. The new location was easy to spot as I rounded the corner from Baldwin heading south along colourful Kensington due to the people spilling out of the small shop. Everything looks spiffy, including a neat TACO sign behind the counter (see my pic). Eating that carne asada (marinated beef) taco at the new spot gave me an epiphany with a rush going thru my body as I could clearly feel the hot sauce setting off a buzz as I ate it with my eyes closing spontaneously. Absolutely wonderful! The beef had the best flavour that I've experienced in recent memory. And the fresh juice was magnificent. Only $2 for a satisfying glass of fresh mango juice, simply amazing! With value like this in a restaurant, it is easy to see why big chains rake in huge dollars with their cheaply made food and fancy marketing. Another fine addition to Kensignton, Seven Lives keeps me happy!

My favourite place in the market! I regularly walked past the old location on Augusta and memories of the most recent taco I had there with their delicious home made green chili sauce would come flooding back, making it impossible for me to resist the urge to head in for just one more. <hl> With their new location just a block east on Kensington <hl>, at least now I'll have to make the effort to walk a block to get my fix. So far I've tried the fish, octopus, and carne asada and they are all equally delicious making it difficult to choose. The new location was easy to spot as I rounded the corner from Baldwin heading south along colourful Kensington due to the people spilling out of the small shop. Everything looks spiffy, including a neat TACO sign behind the counter (see my pic). Eating that carne asada (marinated beef) taco at the new spot gave me an epiphany with a rush going thru my body as I could clearly feel the hot sauce setting off a buzz as I ate it with my eyes closing spontaneously. Absolutely wonderful! The beef had the best flavour that I've experienced in recent memory. And the fresh juice was magnificent. Only $2 for a satisfying glass of fresh mango juice, simply amazing! With value like this in a restaurant, it is easy to see why big chains rake in huge dollars with their cheaply made food and fancy marketing. Another fine addition to Kensignton, Seven Lives keeps me happy!

<hl> With their new location just a block east on Kensington <hl> , at least now I'll have to make the effort to walk a block to get my fix.


Question: How is the quality of the restaurant?

No doubt this place is beautiful. Located in the heart of King West, Patria is both fun and sophisticated, and a great environment for group dinners or dates. Definitely upscale, but not so much that the environment is uptight and constricting. It's just the right amount of class and liveliness. Intricate designs on the walls, carefully planned lighting, tasteful and trendy furniture and decor - I really enjoyed the setting.First, the parking situation. We found parking for $6.00 on a Friday evening in a parking garage at King Street and Spadina Avenue, just east of the restaurant. Second, the service. Super friendly, pleasant, and honest. Our waiter even stopped us from ordering more food, letting us know when we ordered too much (his recommendations were on point - we ordered just enough).Third, while the environment and the service were excellent, the food was just alright. We ordered: a) jamon serrano, b) meatballs, c) bacon covered dates, d) empanadas, e) chicken paella, and f) a glass of red sangria, To be honest, I couldn't hold down the bacon wrapped dates (I don't enjoy dates to begin with, so this was definitely not for me). The jammon serrano (aged for 24 months) was just fine, but nothing out of the ordinary. Same for the empanadas and meatballs - while it tasted fine enough, we've definitely had better elsewhere. The chicken paella was the best item out of everything we had, full of flavour and texture. Definitely try this if you're here for dinner.Overall, we'd come back here for a group dinner or to start off a fun evening, but we wouldn't come back for the food or if tasty food was our priority. On the whole, Patria isn't bad, but it's not the best. Also, we weren't too hungry to begin with, so we were fine with portion size, but if you are coming super hungry, note that there's a good chance you'll find portion size a bit small. For our entire order, with tax, and tip, our total came to around $120.

Answer: is both fun and sophisticated, and a great environment for group dinners or dates

No doubt this place is beautiful. <hl> Located in the heart of King West, Patria is both fun and sophisticated, and a great environment for group dinners or dates . <hl> Definitely upscale, but not so much that the environment is uptight and constricting. It's just the right amount of class and liveliness. Intricate designs on the walls, carefully planned lighting, tasteful and trendy furniture and decor - I really enjoyed the setting. First, the parking situation. We found parking for $6.00 on a Friday evening in a parking garage at King Street and Spadina Avenue, just east of the restaurant. Second, the service. Super friendly, pleasant, and honest. Our waiter even stopped us from ordering more food, letting us know when we ordered too much (his recommendations were on point - we ordered just enough).Third, while the environment and the service were excellent, the food was just alright. We ordered: a) jamon serrano, b) meatballs, c) bacon covered dates, d) empanadas, e) chicken paella, and f) a glass of red sangria, To be honest, I couldn't hold down the bacon wrapped dates (I don't enjoy dates to begin with, so this was definitely not for me). The jammon serrano (aged for 24 months) was just fine, but nothing out of the ordinary. Same for the empanadas and meatballs - while it tasted fine enough, we've definitely had better elsewhere. The chicken paella was the best item out of everything we had, full of flavour and texture. Definitely try this if you're here for dinner. Overall, we'd come back here for a group dinner or to start off a fun evening, but we wouldn't come back for the food or if tasty food was our priority. On the whole, Patria isn't bad, but it's not the best. Also, we weren't too hungry to begin with, so we were fine with portion size, but if you are coming super hungry, note that there's a good chance you'll find portion size a bit small. For our entire order, with tax, and tip, our total came to around $120.

No doubt this place is beautiful. Located in the heart of King West, Patria <hl> is both fun and sophisticated, and a great environment for group dinners or dates <hl>. Definitely upscale, but not so much that the environment is uptight and constricting. It's just the right amount of class and liveliness. Intricate designs on the walls, carefully planned lighting, tasteful and trendy furniture and decor - I really enjoyed the setting.First, the parking situation. We found parking for $6.00 on a Friday evening in a parking garage at King Street and Spadina Avenue, just east of the restaurant. Second, the service. Super friendly, pleasant, and honest. Our waiter even stopped us from ordering more food, letting us know when we ordered too much (his recommendations were on point - we ordered just enough).Third, while the environment and the service were excellent, the food was just alright. We ordered: a) jamon serrano, b) meatballs, c) bacon covered dates, d) empanadas, e) chicken paella, and f) a glass of red sangria, To be honest, I couldn't hold down the bacon wrapped dates (I don't enjoy dates to begin with, so this was definitely not for me). The jammon serrano (aged for 24 months) was just fine, but nothing out of the ordinary. Same for the empanadas and meatballs - while it tasted fine enough, we've definitely had better elsewhere. The chicken paella was the best item out of everything we had, full of flavour and texture. Definitely try this if you're here for dinner.Overall, we'd come back here for a group dinner or to start off a fun evening, but we wouldn't come back for the food or if tasty food was our priority. On the whole, Patria isn't bad, but it's not the best. Also, we weren't too hungry to begin with, so we were fine with portion size, but if you are coming super hungry, note that there's a good chance you'll find portion size a bit small. For our entire order, with tax, and tip, our total came to around $120.

Located in the heart of King West, Patria <hl> is both fun and sophisticated, and a great environment for group dinners or dates <hl> .


Question: How did you like the dish?

This is one of my favourite places for Dim Sum in regards to the food. The service = not too much. The waiters are not attentive. I came here with my cousins a few days ago and our empty dishes were piling up. Many waiters walked by and yet none of them cleared it for us. The dishes were cleared when our other orders came. Every time I come here, it is always packed. The restaurant is separated into two sections. Normally, for those who were going for the All-Day Dim Sum menu are seated in the back section. This room has no windows which seems pretty weird if you ask me. Anyway, those we were ordering Chinese dishes were generally seated in the front section. The food will not disappoint you. Everything on the Dim Sum menu is delicious. They do not push carts around. Everything is ordered by penciling in the item and quantity.Lastly, I only have an issue with their service. One thing that really bugged me was when the waiter came to take the bill away from me. The bill was right in front of me as I was counting cash from my wallet. It was really rude for her to just reach over for the bill.  Normally, waiters are notified by their customers when they are ready to be cashed out/not. That moment right there just restrained me from leaving her much tip.

Answer: The dishes were cleared when our other orders came

This is one of my favourite places for Dim Sum in regards to the food. The service = not too much. The waiters are not attentive. I came here with my cousins a few days ago and our empty dishes were piling up. Many waiters walked by and yet none of them cleared it for us. <hl> The dishes were cleared when our other orders came . <hl> Every time I come here, it is always packed. The restaurant is separated into two sections. Normally, for those who were going for the All-Day Dim Sum menu are seated in the back section. This room has no windows which seems pretty weird if you ask me. Anyway, those we were ordering Chinese dishes were generally seated in the front section. The food will not disappoint you. Everything on the Dim Sum menu is delicious. They do not push carts around. Everything is ordered by penciling in the item and quantity. Lastly, I only have an issue with their service. One thing that really bugged me was when the waiter came to take the bill away from me. The bill was right in front of me as I was counting cash from my wallet. It was really rude for her to just reach over for the bill. Normally, waiters are notified by their customers when they are ready to be cashed out/not. That moment right there just restrained me from leaving her much tip.

This is one of my favourite places for Dim Sum in regards to the food. The service = not too much. The waiters are not attentive. I came here with my cousins a few days ago and our empty dishes were piling up. Many waiters walked by and yet none of them cleared it for us. <hl> The dishes were cleared when our other orders came <hl>. Every time I come here, it is always packed. The restaurant is separated into two sections. Normally, for those who were going for the All-Day Dim Sum menu are seated in the back section. This room has no windows which seems pretty weird if you ask me. Anyway, those we were ordering Chinese dishes were generally seated in the front section. The food will not disappoint you. Everything on the Dim Sum menu is delicious. They do not push carts around. Everything is ordered by penciling in the item and quantity.Lastly, I only have an issue with their service. One thing that really bugged me was when the waiter came to take the bill away from me. The bill was right in front of me as I was counting cash from my wallet. It was really rude for her to just reach over for the bill. Normally, waiters are notified by their customers when they are ready to be cashed out/not. That moment right there just restrained me from leaving her much tip.

<hl> The dishes were cleared when our other orders came <hl> .


Question: What is the quality of the steakhouse?

Fantastic steak, never a disappointment. Sides, seafood, desserts and liquor are no slouch either. Server Nick is always exceeds our expectations. Just be prepared for the bill!

Answer: Fantastic steak

<hl> Fantastic steak , never a disappointment. <hl> Sides, seafood, desserts and liquor are no slouch either. Server Nick is always exceeds our expectations. Just be prepared for the bill!

<hl> Fantastic steak <hl>, never a disappointment. Sides, seafood, desserts and liquor are no slouch either. Server Nick is always exceeds our expectations. Just be prepared for the bill!

<hl> Fantastic steak <hl> , never a disappointment.


Question: How is the meal like?

A very great experience of modern upscale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare delivered with excellent service and atmosphere.The atmosphere of the restaurant looks intimate but the style leans more towards family style dining which means everyone gets to try a variety of dishes. :-)  For a table of 2, they recommend between 4-6 dishes to get a full experience across their appetizers, mains, sides, and desserts.The entrance to Byblos is easy to walk past as it is very non-descript but when you walk inside, the atmosphere lends itself to a very relaxing vibe with some eclectic design pieces.The service staff is really friendly and very helpful about helping to point out the popular menu items.The organic house labneh is solid and the provide a selection of different breads to accompany it.  We followed it up with the steak tartare which was a delight with the Middle Eastern flare of the labneh/chili/mint sauce.  It was a very satisfying dish.The lamb ribs were the last mezze that we were expecting and they delivered in flavour (not too strong lamb flavour) and paired well with the buttermilk ranch and poppin' red chili sauce.At this point I do have to say the pacing of the meal was fantastic and something I can appreciate.  We had a small table so it could only fit one to two dishes at any given time.For mains, we settled for the Middle Eastern fried chicken and the spanish octopus along with a side of seared cauliflower.  I think the Middle Eastern fried chicken was the winner between the two.  it was crispy on the outside whilst the meat was juicy and tender on the inside.  The red schug hot sauce which had quite the kick was a perfect accompaniment to make you sweat a few drops from your forehead.  I was less impressed with the spanish octopus though, it felt a little tough in my opinion but it didn't stop me from enjoying the dish through and through.Too stuffed for dessert but I had a wonderful experience at Byblos and would recommend it to those looking for a modern take on Middle Eastern and Mediterranean style dishes.

Answer: Middle Eastern and Mediterranean style dishes

A very great experience of modern upscale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare delivered with excellent service and atmosphere. The atmosphere of the restaurant looks intimate but the style leans more towards family style dining which means everyone gets to try a variety of dishes. :-) For a table of 2, they recommend between 4-6 dishes to get a full experience across their appetizers, mains, sides, and desserts. The entrance to Byblos is easy to walk past as it is very non-descript but when you walk inside, the atmosphere lends itself to a very relaxing vibe with some eclectic design pieces. The service staff is really friendly and very helpful about helping to point out the popular menu items. The organic house labneh is solid and the provide a selection of different breads to accompany it. We followed it up with the steak tartare which was a delight with the Middle Eastern flare of the labneh/chili/mint sauce. It was a very satisfying dish. The lamb ribs were the last mezze that we were expecting and they delivered in flavour (not too strong lamb flavour) and paired well with the buttermilk ranch and poppin' red chili sauce. At this point I do have to say the pacing of the meal was fantastic and something I can appreciate. We had a small table so it could only fit one to two dishes at any given time. For mains, we settled for the Middle Eastern fried chicken and the spanish octopus along with a side of seared cauliflower. I think the Middle Eastern fried chicken was the winner between the two. it was crispy on the outside whilst the meat was juicy and tender on the inside. The red schug hot sauce which had quite the kick was a perfect accompaniment to make you sweat a few drops from your forehead. I was less impressed with the spanish octopus though, it felt a little tough in my opinion but it didn't stop me from enjoying the dish through and through. Too stuffed for dessert <hl> but I had a wonderful experience at Byblos and would recommend it to those looking for a modern take on Middle Eastern and Mediterranean style dishes . <hl>

A very great experience of modern upscale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare delivered with excellent service and atmosphere.The atmosphere of the restaurant looks intimate but the style leans more towards family style dining which means everyone gets to try a variety of dishes. :-) For a table of 2, they recommend between 4-6 dishes to get a full experience across their appetizers, mains, sides, and desserts.The entrance to Byblos is easy to walk past as it is very non-descript but when you walk inside, the atmosphere lends itself to a very relaxing vibe with some eclectic design pieces.The service staff is really friendly and very helpful about helping to point out the popular menu items.The organic house labneh is solid and the provide a selection of different breads to accompany it. We followed it up with the steak tartare which was a delight with the Middle Eastern flare of the labneh/chili/mint sauce. It was a very satisfying dish.The lamb ribs were the last mezze that we were expecting and they delivered in flavour (not too strong lamb flavour) and paired well with the buttermilk ranch and poppin' red chili sauce.At this point I do have to say the pacing of the meal was fantastic and something I can appreciate. We had a small table so it could only fit one to two dishes at any given time.For mains, we settled for the Middle Eastern fried chicken and the spanish octopus along with a side of seared cauliflower. I think the Middle Eastern fried chicken was the winner between the two. it was crispy on the outside whilst the meat was juicy and tender on the inside. The red schug hot sauce which had quite the kick was a perfect accompaniment to make you sweat a few drops from your forehead. I was less impressed with the spanish octopus though, it felt a little tough in my opinion but it didn't stop me from enjoying the dish through and through.Too stuffed for dessert but I had a wonderful experience at Byblos and would recommend it to those looking for a modern take on <hl> Middle Eastern and Mediterranean style dishes <hl>.

but I had a wonderful experience at Byblos and would recommend it to those looking for a modern take on <hl> Middle Eastern and Mediterranean style dishes <hl> .


Question: How was the service provided at the restaurant?

LOVE LOVE LOVEI came here a while back in the summer and was blown away here!My hunni loves seafood, so I chose this restaurant downtown when I knew we were going down for errands. When you walk in you are greeted by a beautiful and dim restaurant. It has a bit of a romantic feel, but with more energy. It can be a great date place if you don't mind it being a bit loud. We were seated promptly ( since I made a reservation) and were lucky to get a booth that was like a bench, where we sat on one side with the table infront of us. Making it a bit more intimate for us (which was nice). The waiter was helpful and knowledgable with the menu and was attentive and excellent during our meal. Now the food:Of course, one needs to order the seafood tower at pearl diver, because you need to bask in it's holy glory at least once in your life. The tower is damn beautiful, with two tiers of seafood beauty.On the top tier you have your shrimp cocktail, salmon and king crab legsOn the bottome you have your assortment of oysters with 3 dipsFRESH AF pretty much sums up the tower. JUST TRY IT. Chicken Liver & Oyster PateI really enjoyed this, but my hunni thought it was a bit weird. I mean it seems like a weird combo, but I thought it was a great savoury dish. So i think this is probably a hit or miss item. It's pretty difficult to explain the taste of the pate, but it's oyster so... if you're adventurous or an oyster lover, go for it!Cured Fish PlateAssorted and served with rye breadFresh. not the highlight but still a great appetizerSticky Toffee PuddingThe hype about it is true. It's a decadent dessert that really hits the spot after the meal, the pudding is soft and melts in your mouth. ** we also ordered two cocktails but I forgot the names, but they were both very good and would 100% recommend**Overall, I had a great time here !! I liked the food, atmosphere and had a great waiter. This place also seemed to be great for birthdays since I saw a large table in the back celebrating a birthday and another birthday celebration in one of the booths as well.

Answer: When you walk in you are greeted by a beautiful and dim restaurant

LOVE LOVE LOVEI came here a while back in the summer and was blown away here!My hunni loves seafood, so I chose this restaurant downtown when I knew we were going down for errands. <hl> When you walk in you are greeted by a beautiful and dim restaurant . <hl> It has a bit of a romantic feel, but with more energy. It can be a great date place if you don't mind it being a bit loud. We were seated promptly ( since I made a reservation) and were lucky to get a booth that was like a bench, where we sat on one side with the table infront of us. Making it a bit more intimate for us (which was nice). The waiter was helpful and knowledgable with the menu and was attentive and excellent during our meal. Now the food:Of course, one needs to order the seafood tower at pearl diver, because you need to bask in it's holy glory at least once in your life. The tower is damn beautiful, with two tiers of seafood beauty. On the top tier you have your shrimp cocktail, salmon and king crab legsOn the bottome you have your assortment of oysters with 3 dipsFRESH AF pretty much sums up the tower. JUST TRY IT. Chicken Liver & Oyster PateI really enjoyed this, but my hunni thought it was a bit weird. I mean it seems like a weird combo, but I thought it was a great savoury dish. So i think this is probably a hit or miss item. It's pretty difficult to explain the taste of the pate, but it's oyster so... if you're adventurous or an oyster lover, go for it!Cured Fish PlateAssorted and served with rye breadFresh. not the highlight but still a great appetizerSticky Toffee PuddingThe hype about it is true. It's a decadent dessert that really hits the spot after the meal, the pudding is soft and melts in your mouth. ** we also ordered two cocktails but I forgot the names, but they were both very good and would 100% recommend**Overall, I had a great time here !! I liked the food, atmosphere and had a great waiter. This place also seemed to be great for birthdays since I saw a large table in the back celebrating a birthday and another birthday celebration in one of the booths as well.

LOVE LOVE LOVEI came here a while back in the summer and was blown away here!My hunni loves seafood, so I chose this restaurant downtown when I knew we were going down for errands. <hl> When you walk in you are greeted by a beautiful and dim restaurant <hl>. It has a bit of a romantic feel, but with more energy. It can be a great date place if you don't mind it being a bit loud. We were seated promptly ( since I made a reservation) and were lucky to get a booth that was like a bench, where we sat on one side with the table infront of us. Making it a bit more intimate for us (which was nice). The waiter was helpful and knowledgable with the menu and was attentive and excellent during our meal. Now the food:Of course, one needs to order the seafood tower at pearl diver, because you need to bask in it's holy glory at least once in your life. The tower is damn beautiful, with two tiers of seafood beauty.On the top tier you have your shrimp cocktail, salmon and king crab legsOn the bottome you have your assortment of oysters with 3 dipsFRESH AF pretty much sums up the tower. JUST TRY IT. Chicken Liver & Oyster PateI really enjoyed this, but my hunni thought it was a bit weird. I mean it seems like a weird combo, but I thought it was a great savoury dish. So i think this is probably a hit or miss item. It's pretty difficult to explain the taste of the pate, but it's oyster so... if you're adventurous or an oyster lover, go for it!Cured Fish PlateAssorted and served with rye breadFresh. not the highlight but still a great appetizerSticky Toffee PuddingThe hype about it is true. It's a decadent dessert that really hits the spot after the meal, the pudding is soft and melts in your mouth. ** we also ordered two cocktails but I forgot the names, but they were both very good and would 100% recommend**Overall, I had a great time here !! I liked the food, atmosphere and had a great waiter. This place also seemed to be great for birthdays since I saw a large table in the back celebrating a birthday and another birthday celebration in one of the booths as well.

<hl> When you walk in you are greeted by a beautiful and dim restaurant <hl> .


Question: How is the food?

Went for AYCE lunch and was not disappointed. Menu is fairly large and at $14 is definitely good value. Place is always clean and the service was pretty decent for a busy lunch period. One of the regular places I frequent for AYCE sushi, the only drawback is that the portions are rarely the same sometimes there will be too little and sometimes there will be too much.

Answer: Menu is fairly large

Went for AYCE lunch and was not disappointed. <hl> Menu is fairly large and at $14 is definitely good value. <hl> Place is always clean and the service was pretty decent for a busy lunch period. One of the regular places I frequent for AYCE sushi, the only drawback is that the portions are rarely the same sometimes there will be too little and sometimes there will be too much.

Went for AYCE lunch and was not disappointed. <hl> Menu is fairly large <hl> and at $14 is definitely good value. Place is always clean and the service was pretty decent for a busy lunch period. One of the regular places I frequent for AYCE sushi, the only drawback is that the portions are rarely the same sometimes there will be too little and sometimes there will be too much.


Question: How is the eat?

I ordered the gobernador taco and it costed $5 + tax. I know $5 for one taco might seem really expensive, but it's actually very filling and tasty. I only ate one taco but felt very full afterwards so don't worry, you're getting your money's worth. The tacos are a little messy because they really fill them up, so if you can find a table or a bench to eat at that would be best. Otherwise get a fork - you're gonna need it.Definitely recommend this place if you're in the mood for some tacos but don't know where to go.

Answer: very filling and tasty

I ordered the gobernador taco and it costed $5 + tax. <hl> I know $5 for one taco might seem really expensive, but it's actually very filling and tasty . <hl> I only ate one taco but felt very full afterwards so don't worry, you're getting your money's worth. The tacos are a little messy because they really fill them up, so if you can find a table or a bench to eat at that would be best. Otherwise get a fork - you're gonna need it. Definitely recommend this place if you're in the mood for some tacos but don't know where to go.

I ordered the gobernador taco and it costed $5 + tax. I know $5 for one taco might seem really expensive, but it's actually <hl> very filling and tasty <hl>. I only ate one taco but felt very full afterwards so don't worry, you're getting your money's worth. The tacos are a little messy because they really fill them up, so if you can find a table or a bench to eat at that would be best. Otherwise get a fork - you're gonna need it.Definitely recommend this place if you're in the mood for some tacos but don't know where to go.

I know $5 for one taco might seem really expensive, but it's actually <hl> very filling and tasty <hl> .


Question: How is lunch?

I was excited to hear that Sukho Thai was opening up a new place in the entertainment district.  We arrived just in time to be seated without a reservation.  The place is a nice space which is much bigger than Sukho Thai with some shared family seating style.   It's definately cozy and a great date night place.We ordered the Beef Khao Soi and the Pad Thai Street Style and it was delicous.  I don't normally order beef when I'm out but whatever they do to their beef has me hooked!  One reason why I'm not giving this place 5 stars is the service.  They are really great people but extremely slow.  So don't go here if you've got somewhere to be after dinner.  I've heard that the chef is meticulous so perhaps that's why it takes a while.  Hopefully, this will resolve itself as they get it going.  Either way, I love this place and I often dream about their Khao Soi!

Answer: the Beef Khao Soi and the Pad Thai Street Style and it was delicous

I was excited to hear that Sukho Thai was opening up a new place in the entertainment district. We arrived just in time to be seated without a reservation. The place is a nice space which is much bigger than Sukho Thai with some shared family seating style. It's definately cozy and a great date night place. <hl> We ordered the Beef Khao Soi and the Pad Thai Street Style and it was delicous . <hl> I don't normally order beef when I'm out but whatever they do to their beef has me hooked! One reason why I'm not giving this place 5 stars is the service. They are really great people but extremely slow. So don't go here if you've got somewhere to be after dinner. I've heard that the chef is meticulous so perhaps that's why it takes a while. Hopefully, this will resolve itself as they get it going. Either way, I love this place and I often dream about their Khao Soi!

I was excited to hear that Sukho Thai was opening up a new place in the entertainment district. We arrived just in time to be seated without a reservation. The place is a nice space which is much bigger than Sukho Thai with some shared family seating style. It's definately cozy and a great date night place.We ordered <hl> the Beef Khao Soi and the Pad Thai Street Style and it was delicous <hl>. I don't normally order beef when I'm out but whatever they do to their beef has me hooked! One reason why I'm not giving this place 5 stars is the service. They are really great people but extremely slow. So don't go here if you've got somewhere to be after dinner. I've heard that the chef is meticulous so perhaps that's why it takes a while. Hopefully, this will resolve itself as they get it going. Either way, I love this place and I often dream about their Khao Soi!

We ordered <hl> the Beef Khao Soi and the Pad Thai Street Style and it was delicous <hl> .


Question: How much does a meal with great taste cost?

It was our first time here.The food was good but the service was horrible. They dont let you sit at the table before all your friends get there. The waitress did not help us to understand the menu and no separate bills for a large group of people!!!

Answer: the table before all your friends get there

It was our first time here. The food was good but the service was horrible. <hl> They dont let you sit at the table before all your friends get there . <hl> The waitress did not help us to understand the menu and no separate bills for a large group of people!!!

It was our first time here.The food was good but the service was horrible. They dont let you sit at <hl> the table before all your friends get there <hl>. The waitress did not help us to understand the menu and no separate bills for a large group of people!!!

They dont let you sit at <hl> the table before all your friends get there <hl> .


Question: How is the taste of dish?

Awesome.  Have been here a few times.  Super casual.  Very cheap and amazing food. The pate is a stand out, as is the cheese plate but order anything and you can't go wrong!They also have a very comprehensive wine list and delicious cocktails.  Since moving to Canada from NYC the thing I have most lamented is the short pours in drinks here (a shot in Canada is an ounce compared to the ounce and a half in the states) so one neat little thing I love here is they have varying amounts of alcohol in drinks and it's all listed for the ease of the patron.  So if you want a shortcut to buzz life they point you right to it.  Spoiler alert: it's the Manhattan.

Answer: amazing food

Very cheap and amazing food .

Awesome. Have been here a few times. Super casual. <hl> Very cheap and amazing food . <hl> The pate is a stand out, as is the cheese plate but order anything and you can't go wrong!They also have a very comprehensive wine list and delicious cocktails. Since moving to Canada from NYC the thing I have most lamented is the short pours in drinks here (a shot in Canada is an ounce compared to the ounce and a half in the states) so one neat little thing I love here is they have varying amounts of alcohol in drinks and it's all listed for the ease of the patron. So if you want a shortcut to buzz life they point you right to it. Spoiler alert: it's the Manhattan.

Awesome. Have been here a few times. Super casual. Very cheap and <hl> amazing food <hl>. The pate is a stand out, as is the cheese plate but order anything and you can't go wrong!They also have a very comprehensive wine list and delicious cocktails. Since moving to Canada from NYC the thing I have most lamented is the short pours in drinks here (a shot in Canada is an ounce compared to the ounce and a half in the states) so one neat little thing I love here is they have varying amounts of alcohol in drinks and it's all listed for the ease of the patron. So if you want a shortcut to buzz life they point you right to it. Spoiler alert: it's the Manhattan.


Question: Is the spot nice?

Absolutely horrible. If I could give no stars I would. Stopped in for the deal they have, everyday all day. Got the marinated chicken tacos and the lightly breaded fish tacos. 25min after ordering the dingbat waitress comes back and say I'm so sorry, I forgot to put in your order. I just wanna make sure this is what you guys got. So much for a quick lunchFull hour and 25min later we get old dried chicken rolled up into tacos. Hard, dried out over fried batter they called fish wrapped in a lovely taco shell. Felt like it was the ends of a deep fried fish, two small ones the size of a loonie dropped between a pile of lettuce. They charged $3 for 2 small hot sauces and $1 for a garbage guac.In life it doesn't matter how cheap it is, if a place is selling themselves on discount, go somewhere else and save your money and your stomach ache.

Answer: Absolutely horrible

Absolutely horrible .

<hl> Absolutely horrible . <hl> If I could give no stars I would. Stopped in for the deal they have, everyday all day. Got the marinated chicken tacos and the lightly breaded fish tacos. 25min after ordering the dingbat waitress comes back and say I'm so sorry, I forgot to put in your order. I just wanna make sure this is what you guys got. So much for a quick lunchFull hour and 25min later we get old dried chicken rolled up into tacos. Hard, dried out over fried batter they called fish wrapped in a lovely taco shell. Felt like it was the ends of a deep fried fish, two small ones the size of a loonie dropped between a pile of lettuce. They charged $3 for 2 small hot sauces and $1 for a garbage guac. In life it doesn't matter how cheap it is, if a place is selling themselves on discount, go somewhere else and save your money and your stomach ache.

<hl> Absolutely horrible <hl>. If I could give no stars I would. Stopped in for the deal they have, everyday all day. Got the marinated chicken tacos and the lightly breaded fish tacos. 25min after ordering the dingbat waitress comes back and say I'm so sorry, I forgot to put in your order. I just wanna make sure this is what you guys got. So much for a quick lunchFull hour and 25min later we get old dried chicken rolled up into tacos. Hard, dried out over fried batter they called fish wrapped in a lovely taco shell. Felt like it was the ends of a deep fried fish, two small ones the size of a loonie dropped between a pile of lettuce. They charged $3 for 2 small hot sauces and $1 for a garbage guac.In life it doesn't matter how cheap it is, if a place is selling themselves on discount, go somewhere else and save your money and your stomach ache.


Question: How is the food?

We got the spring rolls and the fried squash to start and it was good. Lots of flavour and the dipping sauces were great. We also go the Thai Bucket drink which didn't have much alcohol considering it costs $27. Most of us got the pad Thai because of the great reviews. Unfortunately it wasn't what we expected. We all thought it was too sweet for our liking. Although we did like the pad Thai it did not meet our expectations. Most likely won't go back considering all the other Thai options I the city.

Answer: Lots of flavour and the dipping sauces were great

We got the spring rolls and the fried squash to start and it was good. <hl> Lots of flavour and the dipping sauces were great . <hl> We also go the Thai Bucket drink which didn't have much alcohol considering it costs $27. Most of us got the pad Thai because of the great reviews. Unfortunately it wasn't what we expected. We all thought it was too sweet for our liking. Although we did like the pad Thai it did not meet our expectations. Most likely won't go back considering all the other Thai options I the city.

We got the spring rolls and the fried squash to start and it was good. <hl> Lots of flavour and the dipping sauces were great <hl>. We also go the Thai Bucket drink which didn't have much alcohol considering it costs $27. Most of us got the pad Thai because of the great reviews. Unfortunately it wasn't what we expected. We all thought it was too sweet for our liking. Although we did like the pad Thai it did not meet our expectations. Most likely won't go back considering all the other Thai options I the city.

<hl> Lots of flavour and the dipping sauces were great <hl> .


Question: Is the service good?

The food was good, but not as spectacular as you'd expect for the price. You're really paying for the view.  The restaurant is pretty cramped, and the tables are so tiny I was constantly afraid of knocking my wine over. The watermelon and feta salad was fantastic.  I had some sort of fish 3 ways main course, it was okay, but not great.   This is the sort of place you go once every 3 or 4 years for a special occasion. The service was great, but now that I've been I probably wouldn't be back unless it was just for drinks.

Answer: The food was good

<hl> The food was good , but not as spectacular as you'd expect for the price. <hl> You're really paying for the view. The restaurant is pretty cramped, and the tables are so tiny I was constantly afraid of knocking my wine over. The watermelon and feta salad was fantastic. I had some sort of fish 3 ways main course, it was okay, but not great. This is the sort of place you go once every 3 or 4 years for a special occasion. The service was great, but now that I've been I probably wouldn't be back unless it was just for drinks.

<hl> The food was good <hl>, but not as spectacular as you'd expect for the price. You're really paying for the view. The restaurant is pretty cramped, and the tables are so tiny I was constantly afraid of knocking my wine over. The watermelon and feta salad was fantastic. I had some sort of fish 3 ways main course, it was okay, but not great. This is the sort of place you go once every 3 or 4 years for a special occasion. The service was great, but now that I've been I probably wouldn't be back unless it was just for drinks.

<hl> The food was good <hl> , but not as spectacular as you'd expect for the price.


Question: How is the menu?

We had the octopus for appetizer, sablefish and oshi sushi for main and chocolate matcha dessert. 10 out of 10 for presentation and creativity. I felt everything was a little overpriced. Each dish was very balanced. The sablefish was delicious and very well cooked. The eggplant purée at the bottom of the fish was very unique and amazing. The dessert was our favourite. It had all the textural elements to make a well balanced and perfect dessert. The cake was warm and rich and the ice cream had a subtle taste to go along with it. The matcha powder disappeared soon as it touched the tongue. The jelly and fresh fruit were perfect accompaniments and the red syrup was a great tart addition. There was a long wait between dishes. We were seated at 7:30 and dessert came at 9. It was also full on a Tuesday night so don't go without reservations even on weekdays!

Answer: make a well balanced and perfect dessert

We had the octopus for appetizer, sablefish and oshi sushi for main and chocolate matcha dessert. 10 out of 10 for presentation and creativity. I felt everything was a little overpriced. Each dish was very balanced. The sablefish was delicious and very well cooked. The eggplant purée at the bottom of the fish was very unique and amazing. The dessert was our favourite. <hl> It had all the textural elements to make a well balanced and perfect dessert . <hl> The cake was warm and rich and the ice cream had a subtle taste to go along with it. The matcha powder disappeared soon as it touched the tongue. The jelly and fresh fruit were perfect accompaniments and the red syrup was a great tart addition. There was a long wait between dishes. We were seated at 7:30 and dessert came at 9. It was also full on a Tuesday night so don't go without reservations even on weekdays!

We had the octopus for appetizer, sablefish and oshi sushi for main and chocolate matcha dessert. 10 out of 10 for presentation and creativity. I felt everything was a little overpriced. Each dish was very balanced. The sablefish was delicious and very well cooked. The eggplant purée at the bottom of the fish was very unique and amazing. The dessert was our favourite. It had all the textural elements to <hl> make a well balanced and perfect dessert <hl>. The cake was warm and rich and the ice cream had a subtle taste to go along with it. The matcha powder disappeared soon as it touched the tongue. The jelly and fresh fruit were perfect accompaniments and the red syrup was a great tart addition. There was a long wait between dishes. We were seated at 7:30 and dessert came at 9. It was also full on a Tuesday night so don't go without reservations even on weekdays!

It had all the textural elements to <hl> make a well balanced and perfect dessert <hl> .


Question: How is the beer?

All in all, we loved the brewery - specious with wonderful lake views, nice staff.  The food was great too, which we didn't really expect.  We had lemon chicken schnitzel and a smoked half-chicken.  The schnitzel had a spicy kick to it and went really well with the beer.  The half chicken was smoked for about 8 hours and was amazing.  My husband never eats chicken skin, so this was the first time I see him make an exception.  We would definitely recommend both meals.  For beer, we ordered the flights so we could try.  The IPAs were a little too bitter bitter for my taste, but my husband liked them.  The reason I'm giving a 4 star is for the noise level.  We happened to visit when a basketball game was on.  The place was extremely loud - definitely more loud than an average sports bar.  It was a bit difficult to hold a conversation.  I will definitely go again, but this time hopefully not when a game is on.

Answer: We would definitely recommend both meals.  For beer

All in all, we loved the brewery - specious with wonderful lake views, nice staff. The food was great too, which we didn't really expect. We had lemon chicken schnitzel and a smoked half-chicken. The schnitzel had a spicy kick to it and went really well with the beer. The half chicken was smoked for about 8 hours and was amazing. My husband never eats chicken skin, so this was the first time I see him make an exception. <hl> We would definitely recommend both meals. For beer , we ordered the flights so we could try. <hl> The IPAs were a little too bitter bitter for my taste, but my husband liked them. The reason I'm giving a 4 star is for the noise level. We happened to visit when a basketball game was on. The place was extremely loud - definitely more loud than an average sports bar. It was a bit difficult to hold a conversation. I will definitely go again, but this time hopefully not when a game is on.

All in all, we loved the brewery - specious with wonderful lake views, nice staff. The food was great too, which we didn't really expect. We had lemon chicken schnitzel and a smoked half-chicken. The schnitzel had a spicy kick to it and went really well with the beer. The half chicken was smoked for about 8 hours and was amazing. My husband never eats chicken skin, so this was the first time I see him make an exception. <hl> We would definitely recommend both meals. For beer <hl>, we ordered the flights so we could try. The IPAs were a little too bitter bitter for my taste, but my husband liked them. The reason I'm giving a 4 star is for the noise level. We happened to visit when a basketball game was on. The place was extremely loud - definitely more loud than an average sports bar. It was a bit difficult to hold a conversation. I will definitely go again, but this time hopefully not when a game is on.

<hl> We would definitely recommend both meals. For beer <hl> , we ordered the flights so we could try.


Question: What is your experience with the food here?

This review is for the Adelaide location. Interior is really classy! Overall good environment for large groups.  But it is really hot/stuffy.  4/5Food was decent. 3/5Servers carry the different meats around and cut you a piece at your table. I liked the top sirloin and bacon wrapped filet mignon the best. Chimichurri was okay too.  The garlic cube and flank steak were a bit overcooked/bland. There is also a salad/cooked foods bar which I ate more of. I recommend: Spinach salad, mango salad, kale, broccoli, and mussels. Service was disappointing.  2/51. Servers carrying the meats came really fast.. I guess that's how they operate but i would feel rushed at times. 2. Servers carrying meats rarely smile, are rude, and impatient. They didn't give instruction whether I should use my tongs or if they would serve it directly to the plate, so they would just stand there looking impatient. 3. My friend was busy talking and one rudely interrupted Excuse Me to ask if she wanted the meat. 4. While cutting the meat, the piece fell on the table but he didn't say anything, leaving my friend to reluctantly pick it up from the table. When she asked for another piece, he shaved off a tiny, thin piece and quickly left the table. 5. My friend asked for ribs and the server said she would check. When my other friend checked up on the order, she said I know, he already asked me. We were then told it would take 15 mins to make, which ended up to be more like 30 mins. And when it arrived, it was not the same ribs he had earlier - this one tasted like brisket and had no bone; it was more like the inside of the meat without the crust. It was unevenly seasoned with some pieces no taste and others salty. Entertainment: Brazillian dancersVerdict: Decent buffet food for a unique experience, but poor service.

Answer: Decent buffet food for a unique experience

This review is for the Adelaide location. Interior is really classy! Overall good environment for large groups. But it is really hot/stuffy. 4/5Food was decent. 3/5Servers carry the different meats around and cut you a piece at your table. I liked the top sirloin and bacon wrapped filet mignon the best. Chimichurri was okay too. The garlic cube and flank steak were a bit overcooked/bland. There is also a salad/cooked foods bar which I ate more of. I recommend: Spinach salad, mango salad, kale, broccoli, and mussels. Service was disappointing. 2/51. Servers carrying the meats came really fast.. I guess that's how they operate but i would feel rushed at times. 2. Servers carrying meats rarely smile, are rude, and impatient. They didn't give instruction whether I should use my tongs or if they would serve it directly to the plate, so they would just stand there looking impatient. 3. My friend was busy talking and one rudely interrupted Excuse Me to ask if she wanted the meat. 4. While cutting the meat, the piece fell on the table but he didn't say anything, leaving my friend to reluctantly pick it up from the table. When she asked for another piece, he shaved off a tiny, thin piece and quickly left the table. 5. My friend asked for ribs and the server said she would check. When my other friend checked up on the order, she said I know, he already asked me. We were then told it would take 15 mins to make, which ended up to be more like 30 mins. And when it arrived, it was not the same ribs he had earlier - this one tasted like brisket and had no bone; it was more like the inside of the meat without the crust. It was unevenly seasoned with some pieces no taste and others salty. <hl> Entertainment: Brazillian dancersVerdict: Decent buffet food for a unique experience , but poor service. <hl>

This review is for the Adelaide location. Interior is really classy! Overall good environment for large groups. But it is really hot/stuffy. 4/5Food was decent. 3/5Servers carry the different meats around and cut you a piece at your table. I liked the top sirloin and bacon wrapped filet mignon the best. Chimichurri was okay too. The garlic cube and flank steak were a bit overcooked/bland. There is also a salad/cooked foods bar which I ate more of. I recommend: Spinach salad, mango salad, kale, broccoli, and mussels. Service was disappointing. 2/51. Servers carrying the meats came really fast.. I guess that's how they operate but i would feel rushed at times. 2. Servers carrying meats rarely smile, are rude, and impatient. They didn't give instruction whether I should use my tongs or if they would serve it directly to the plate, so they would just stand there looking impatient. 3. My friend was busy talking and one rudely interrupted Excuse Me to ask if she wanted the meat. 4. While cutting the meat, the piece fell on the table but he didn't say anything, leaving my friend to reluctantly pick it up from the table. When she asked for another piece, he shaved off a tiny, thin piece and quickly left the table. 5. My friend asked for ribs and the server said she would check. When my other friend checked up on the order, she said I know, he already asked me. We were then told it would take 15 mins to make, which ended up to be more like 30 mins. And when it arrived, it was not the same ribs he had earlier - this one tasted like brisket and had no bone; it was more like the inside of the meat without the crust. It was unevenly seasoned with some pieces no taste and others salty. Entertainment: Brazillian dancersVerdict: <hl> Decent buffet food for a unique experience <hl>, but poor service.

Entertainment: Brazillian dancersVerdict: <hl> Decent buffet food for a unique experience <hl> , but poor service.


Question: What do you think of the soup?

I will agree that the soup is on the salty side. But the ramen is still really good!We got the spicy tan tan and the tonkotsu with thick noodles (curly, great for slurping and retaining the soup). I loved both the broths. The tonkotsu had a good pork bone flavor with this creaminess that comes when it's cooked with the ramen. The tan tan was spicy, but just enough that you want to keep on slurping the ramen and drinking the soup! By the way, there is only one slice of pork belly for the tan tan but two for the tonkotsu.Adding any extras, like shitaki mushrooms, will cost you more, but I definitely recommend adding the mushrooms because it has a sweet flavor that complements the salitness very well.I would NOT recommend getting the gyoza - it's mediocre for the price really, and their star is the ramen. Would want to go back again for the ramen!

Answer: The tonkotsu had a good pork bone flavor with this creaminess that

I will agree that the soup is on the salty side. But the ramen is still really good!We got the spicy tan tan and the tonkotsu with thick noodles (curly, great for slurping and retaining the soup). I loved both the broths. <hl> The tonkotsu had a good pork bone flavor with this creaminess that comes when it's cooked with the ramen. <hl> The tan tan was spicy, but just enough that you want to keep on slurping the ramen and drinking the soup! By the way, there is only one slice of pork belly for the tan tan but two for the tonkotsu. Adding any extras, like shitaki mushrooms, will cost you more, but I definitely recommend adding the mushrooms because it has a sweet flavor that complements the salitness very well. I would NOT recommend getting the gyoza - it's mediocre for the price really, and their star is the ramen. Would want to go back again for the ramen!

I will agree that the soup is on the salty side. But the ramen is still really good!We got the spicy tan tan and the tonkotsu with thick noodles (curly, great for slurping and retaining the soup). I loved both the broths. <hl> The tonkotsu had a good pork bone flavor with this creaminess that <hl> comes when it's cooked with the ramen. The tan tan was spicy, but just enough that you want to keep on slurping the ramen and drinking the soup! By the way, there is only one slice of pork belly for the tan tan but two for the tonkotsu.Adding any extras, like shitaki mushrooms, will cost you more, but I definitely recommend adding the mushrooms because it has a sweet flavor that complements the salitness very well.I would NOT recommend getting the gyoza - it's mediocre for the price really, and their star is the ramen. Would want to go back again for the ramen!


Question: Is it food?

First of all, I don't get why the rating for this restaurant is so high. I just dined here with a groupon. I don't know if it's just me, not a Philippine, who don't find the food tasty at all. Or it's just my order happened to be bad. 1. I don't like tab water. Maybe you would say that most of the restaurants are using it. But to be honest this tab water has a too strong tab water taste.2. I ordered the Philippine bread. It has a taste like it's be a left over for quite a long time. 3. The garlic chicken is so salty that I can't taste anything else. Oh well, also a bit of sour...4. The fish that some ppl recommend. Just a normal fish which I sometimes through into my oven when I'm too lazy to cook. Nothing special. All in all, dont feel comfortable after eating it and won't come back again even with a voucher.

Answer: the food tasty at all

First of all, I don't get why the rating for this restaurant is so high. I just dined here with a groupon. <hl> I don't know if it's just me, not a Philippine, who don't find the food tasty at all . <hl> Or it's just my order happened to be bad. 1. I don't like tab water. Maybe you would say that most of the restaurants are using it. But to be honest this tab water has a too strong tab water taste.2. I ordered the Philippine bread. It has a taste like it's be a left over for quite a long time. 3. The garlic chicken is so salty that I can't taste anything else. Oh well, also a bit of sour...4. The fish that some ppl recommend. Just a normal fish which I sometimes through into my oven when I'm too lazy to cook. Nothing special. All in all, dont feel comfortable after eating it and won't come back again even with a voucher.

First of all, I don't get why the rating for this restaurant is so high. I just dined here with a groupon. I don't know if it's just me, not a Philippine, who don't find <hl> the food tasty at all <hl>. Or it's just my order happened to be bad. 1. I don't like tab water. Maybe you would say that most of the restaurants are using it. But to be honest this tab water has a too strong tab water taste.2. I ordered the Philippine bread. It has a taste like it's be a left over for quite a long time. 3. The garlic chicken is so salty that I can't taste anything else. Oh well, also a bit of sour...4. The fish that some ppl recommend. Just a normal fish which I sometimes through into my oven when I'm too lazy to cook. Nothing special. All in all, dont feel comfortable after eating it and won't come back again even with a voucher.

I don't know if it's just me, not a Philippine, who don't find <hl> the food tasty at all <hl> .


Question: Is it brunch?

This was my first time at School and I think it was fantastic overall! Definitely a place I would come back to in order to try their other dishes. We came here for Easter Sunday brunch had a great time!Wait time: Knowing full well the notorious wait time for brunch here we were mentally prepared to stand outside and brave the April rain/snow (welcome to Toronto). We saw a small line up out the door but went in to try our luck anyways. A very friendly staff greeted us right at the entrance and told us that the wait time was going to just over an hour (We got there around 12:35pm). To our pleasant surprise he was able to take our name and phone number so we can hang out somewhere else and get a text when our table was ready (every restaurant should do this!) so we can come back. He was very nice, and I did not feel rushed at all, another pleasant surprise given the restaurant's popularity. We hung out around liberty village market just a block away and got a text 50 minutes later.Parking: There is a huge green P parking lot that has the new mobile pay function right across the street from the restaurant, super convenient and hard to come by if this was right in downtown. Parking is $3 for an hour.FOOD: Everything other reviewers have said. I really liked the fact that the menu was small so making a choice is (relatively) easy. I got the special pink lemonade, smoked salmon breakfast salad, my boyfriend got cheesy french toast, and hash brown with jalapeno and sour cream to share. My salad was very fresh, crunchy, and refreshing, with just the perfect amount of dressing. The fingerling potato I thought was a bit on the bland side when eaten alone, but if you eat it with the smoked salmon it would be perfect. There is a perfectly cooked sunny side up egg on top of the salad and though it may seem like a strange combination, it all works really well. The salad is actually bigger than I expected as I walked out absolutely stuffed. I had a bite of the cheesy toast and yup, every bit as delicous as other reviewers have said. The bacon is cooked just right, not too crunchy, and a little bit sweet fromt he maple syrup that was served alongside the dish. You can still taste the smokey pork flavour which I think should be the new golden standard for bacon :)Service: Very friendly, very geniune, not pretentious or snobby AT ALL. The staff made me feel very comfortable, not rushed at all (even though people were constantly lining up all the way to the entrance). They checked up on us just the right amount without being intrusive or pushy and I saw that they all gave the same amount of care to every other customer which I think is amazing.Price: average $30 a person if you are getting a drink with your order, I thought it was very fair given the experience. Not exactly a bargain but I definitely didn't feel like I was ripped off, especially given the fact that parking was convenient, inexpensive, and the wait time wasn't terrible.Would I come back again? 100%.

Answer: brunch

This was my first time at School and I think it was fantastic overall! Definitely a place I would come back to in order to try their other dishes. <hl> We came here for Easter Sunday brunch had a great time!Wait time: <hl> Knowing full well the notorious wait time for brunch here we were mentally prepared to stand outside and brave the April rain/snow (welcome to Toronto). We saw a small line up out the door but went in to try our luck anyways. A very friendly staff greeted us right at the entrance and told us that the wait time was going to just over an hour (We got there around 12:35pm). To our pleasant surprise he was able to take our name and phone number so we can hang out somewhere else and get a text when our table was ready (every restaurant should do this!) so we can come back. He was very nice, and I did not feel rushed at all, another pleasant surprise given the restaurant's popularity. We hung out around liberty village market just a block away and got a text 50 minutes later. Parking: There is a huge green P parking lot that has the new mobile pay function right across the street from the restaurant, super convenient and hard to come by if this was right in downtown. Parking is $3 for an hour. FOOD: Everything other reviewers have said. I really liked the fact that the menu was small so making a choice is (relatively) easy. I got the special pink lemonade, smoked salmon breakfast salad, my boyfriend got cheesy french toast, and hash brown with jalapeno and sour cream to share. My salad was very fresh, crunchy, and refreshing, with just the perfect amount of dressing. The fingerling potato I thought was a bit on the bland side when eaten alone, but if you eat it with the smoked salmon it would be perfect. There is a perfectly cooked sunny side up egg on top of the salad and though it may seem like a strange combination, it all works really well. The salad is actually bigger than I expected as I walked out absolutely stuffed. I had a bite of the cheesy toast and yup, every bit as delicous as other reviewers have said. The bacon is cooked just right, not too crunchy, and a little bit sweet fromt he maple syrup that was served alongside the dish. You can still taste the smokey pork flavour which I think should be the new golden standard for bacon :) Service: Very friendly, very geniune, not pretentious or snobby AT ALL. The staff made me feel very comfortable, not rushed at all (even though people were constantly lining up all the way to the entrance). They checked up on us just the right amount without being intrusive or pushy and I saw that they all gave the same amount of care to every other customer which I think is amazing. Price: average $30 a person if you are getting a drink with your order, I thought it was very fair given the experience. Not exactly a bargain but I definitely didn't feel like I was ripped off, especially given the fact that parking was convenient, inexpensive, and the wait time wasn't terrible. Would I come back again? 100%.

This was my first time at School and I think it was fantastic overall! Definitely a place I would come back to in order to try their other dishes. We came here for Easter Sunday <hl> brunch <hl> had a great time!Wait time: Knowing full well the notorious wait time for brunch here we were mentally prepared to stand outside and brave the April rain/snow (welcome to Toronto). We saw a small line up out the door but went in to try our luck anyways. A very friendly staff greeted us right at the entrance and told us that the wait time was going to just over an hour (We got there around 12:35pm). To our pleasant surprise he was able to take our name and phone number so we can hang out somewhere else and get a text when our table was ready (every restaurant should do this!) so we can come back. He was very nice, and I did not feel rushed at all, another pleasant surprise given the restaurant's popularity. We hung out around liberty village market just a block away and got a text 50 minutes later.Parking: There is a huge green P parking lot that has the new mobile pay function right across the street from the restaurant, super convenient and hard to come by if this was right in downtown. Parking is $3 for an hour.FOOD: Everything other reviewers have said. I really liked the fact that the menu was small so making a choice is (relatively) easy. I got the special pink lemonade, smoked salmon breakfast salad, my boyfriend got cheesy french toast, and hash brown with jalapeno and sour cream to share. My salad was very fresh, crunchy, and refreshing, with just the perfect amount of dressing. The fingerling potato I thought was a bit on the bland side when eaten alone, but if you eat it with the smoked salmon it would be perfect. There is a perfectly cooked sunny side up egg on top of the salad and though it may seem like a strange combination, it all works really well. The salad is actually bigger than I expected as I walked out absolutely stuffed. I had a bite of the cheesy toast and yup, every bit as delicous as other reviewers have said. The bacon is cooked just right, not too crunchy, and a little bit sweet fromt he maple syrup that was served alongside the dish. You can still taste the smokey pork flavour which I think should be the new golden standard for bacon :)Service: Very friendly, very geniune, not pretentious or snobby AT ALL. The staff made me feel very comfortable, not rushed at all (even though people were constantly lining up all the way to the entrance). They checked up on us just the right amount without being intrusive or pushy and I saw that they all gave the same amount of care to every other customer which I think is amazing.Price: average $30 a person if you are getting a drink with your order, I thought it was very fair given the experience. Not exactly a bargain but I definitely didn't feel like I was ripped off, especially given the fact that parking was convenient, inexpensive, and the wait time wasn't terrible.Would I come back again? 100%.


Question: How is the meal?

Food was ok not too bad not too good. Service was fast, friendly and on point. Doesnt really feel like youre in an Italian restaurant though. The decor is nice however. And the separate private washroom layouts were a nice touch. 50/50 really.

Answer: Food was ok not too bad not too good

Food was ok not too bad not too good .

<hl> Food was ok not too bad not too good . <hl> Service was fast, friendly and on point. Doesnt really feel like youre in an Italian restaurant though. The decor is nice however. And the separate private washroom layouts were a nice touch. 50/50 really.

<hl> Food was ok not too bad not too good <hl>. Service was fast, friendly and on point. Doesnt really feel like youre in an Italian restaurant though. The decor is nice however. And the separate private washroom layouts were a nice touch. 50/50 really.

<hl> Food was ok not too bad not too good <hl> .


Question: How many sauce they provide?

Wow. What a meal! I'm already planning my next visit here!I came here on a fellow yelpers recommendation and it was a great one! From cocktails to dessert, I am so satisfied with my meal.We started with cocktails - I had the Negroni (which they have on tap) which was excellent, and I also got to try the first two on the list, both of which were excellent. They also have an extensive wine list which we ordered from, the Italian red by the glass is a great choice! Now the delicious food - our server recommended we order two dishes per person. We decided on two large plates (the fluke and the Cornish hen), two small plates (citrus olives, Roma salad) one side (seared cauliflower) and one rice (jewelled basmati). Literally everything was perfect and delicious. The flavours are unreal, the combinations are perfect. The rice has pomegranates, honeyed carrots and pistachios - heaven! The cauliflower was hands down the best side vegetable I have ever had the pleasure of eating - the combination of tahini, sesame seeds and the crispy parsley is just perfection. I can't recommend giving Byblos a try enough - I can't wait to try it again!!

Answer: combinations are perfect

Wow. What a meal! I'm already planning my next visit here!I came here on a fellow yelpers recommendation and it was a great one! From cocktails to dessert, I am so satisfied with my meal. We started with cocktails - I had the Negroni (which they have on tap) which was excellent, and I also got to try the first two on the list, both of which were excellent. They also have an extensive wine list which we ordered from, the Italian red by the glass is a great choice! Now the delicious food - our server recommended we order two dishes per person. We decided on two large plates (the fluke and the Cornish hen), two small plates (citrus olives, Roma salad) one side (seared cauliflower) and one rice (jewelled basmati). Literally everything was perfect and delicious. <hl> The flavours are unreal, the combinations are perfect . <hl> The rice has pomegranates, honeyed carrots and pistachios - heaven! The cauliflower was hands down the best side vegetable I have ever had the pleasure of eating - the combination of tahini, sesame seeds and the crispy parsley is just perfection. I can't recommend giving Byblos a try enough - I can't wait to try it again!!

Wow. What a meal! I'm already planning my next visit here!I came here on a fellow yelpers recommendation and it was a great one! From cocktails to dessert, I am so satisfied with my meal.We started with cocktails - I had the Negroni (which they have on tap) which was excellent, and I also got to try the first two on the list, both of which were excellent. They also have an extensive wine list which we ordered from, the Italian red by the glass is a great choice! Now the delicious food - our server recommended we order two dishes per person. We decided on two large plates (the fluke and the Cornish hen), two small plates (citrus olives, Roma salad) one side (seared cauliflower) and one rice (jewelled basmati). Literally everything was perfect and delicious. The flavours are unreal, the <hl> combinations are perfect <hl>. The rice has pomegranates, honeyed carrots and pistachios - heaven! The cauliflower was hands down the best side vegetable I have ever had the pleasure of eating - the combination of tahini, sesame seeds and the crispy parsley is just perfection. I can't recommend giving Byblos a try enough - I can't wait to try it again!!

The flavours are unreal, the <hl> combinations are perfect <hl> .


Question: How was your experience at the restaurant?

I was really excited to try this restaurant but it definitely wasn't as good as I expected.FOOD:We chose the tasting menu as recommended to us by a coworker. We found many of the items were way too rich all served together - the fried chicken, baked oyster and deep fried prawn. These items seemed of lower quality and more like just average pub food items which I was not expecting. For example, the baked oyster was just cheesy mush which a couple pieces of oyster. Only one of these items would have sufficed - probably the deep fried prawns. The beef salad (gyu shabu salad), beef short ribs, okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) and kimchi bibimbap were all quite tasty however. I would recommend to get these items and forgo the tasting menu. It's just way too much food and completely unnecessary. SERVICE:Another disappointing aspect of this place was the service. They shove all of your tasting menu items on the table at once instead of pacing you, so you're kind of scrambling to eat all of the hot items before they get cold. Our server also spilled beer all over our table and said sorry but then didn't clean it up and just walked away.  ATMOSPHERE:Of course this place is really loud but it creates a fun atmosphere. If you want to have deep conversation, then just don't come here. I definitely would not return to this place as I find the price of the food just does not match the quality and taste, plain and simple.

Answer: I was really excited to try this restaurant but it definitely wasn't as good as I expected

<hl> I was really excited to try this restaurant but it definitely wasn't as good as I expected .FOOD:We chose the tasting menu as recommended to us by a coworker. <hl> We found many of the items were way too rich all served together - the fried chicken, baked oyster and deep fried prawn. These items seemed of lower quality and more like just average pub food items which I was not expecting. For example, the baked oyster was just cheesy mush which a couple pieces of oyster. Only one of these items would have sufficed - probably the deep fried prawns. The beef salad (gyu shabu salad), beef short ribs, okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) and kimchi bibimbap were all quite tasty however. I would recommend to get these items and forgo the tasting menu. It's just way too much food and completely unnecessary. SERVICE:Another disappointing aspect of this place was the service. They shove all of your tasting menu items on the table at once instead of pacing you, so you're kind of scrambling to eat all of the hot items before they get cold. Our server also spilled beer all over our table and said sorry but then didn't clean it up and just walked away. ATMOSPHERE:Of course this place is really loud but it creates a fun atmosphere. If you want to have deep conversation, then just don't come here. I definitely would not return to this place as I find the price of the food just does not match the quality and taste, plain and simple.

<hl> I was really excited to try this restaurant but it definitely wasn't as good as I expected <hl>.FOOD:We chose the tasting menu as recommended to us by a coworker. We found many of the items were way too rich all served together - the fried chicken, baked oyster and deep fried prawn. These items seemed of lower quality and more like just average pub food items which I was not expecting. For example, the baked oyster was just cheesy mush which a couple pieces of oyster. Only one of these items would have sufficed - probably the deep fried prawns. The beef salad (gyu shabu salad), beef short ribs, okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) and kimchi bibimbap were all quite tasty however. I would recommend to get these items and forgo the tasting menu. It's just way too much food and completely unnecessary. SERVICE:Another disappointing aspect of this place was the service. They shove all of your tasting menu items on the table at once instead of pacing you, so you're kind of scrambling to eat all of the hot items before they get cold. Our server also spilled beer all over our table and said sorry but then didn't clean it up and just walked away. ATMOSPHERE:Of course this place is really loud but it creates a fun atmosphere. If you want to have deep conversation, then just don't come here. I definitely would not return to this place as I find the price of the food just does not match the quality and taste, plain and simple.

<hl> I was really excited to try this restaurant but it definitely wasn't as good as I expected <hl> .FOOD:We chose the tasting menu as recommended to us by a coworker.