Question: Does this food stink others?

We went here with our expectations quite low. After all, this was, and still is, a restaurant for kids. And one that I quite liked when I was one. I was hoping the same would be the case for my 3-year-old. He liked it. And I liked the decor. Same charming antiques that I remembered still lined the place. The difference? A wait staff that seemed to be annoyed by customers that decided to look at them. Apparently, we were getting in their way. Fair enough. But hey, perhaps the artifacts that line your restaurant should come down if you down if you actually don't want our eyes on them? But then that would mean you'd only have your food to rely on. Our server was just as cold. We felt like we were at Arby's on the side of the highway. No how are you doing or Is everything ok. Just rushed, abrupt, unfriendly, almost annoyed service. It was as if she assumed that we were tourists and therefore could treat us like she'd never see us again. Well, we're not tourists, but I assure you, this was definitely our last visit. As for the food..where do I start. My wife's salad looked like it was fished out of the Mcdonald's trash bin. My soup was a step down from something in a can. And our pasta tasted like a Michelina's minus the microwavable box. I'm sentimental. Very much so, actually. But when the service and food is this bad, next time I'll get my fill of nostalgia on Youtube.

Answer: My wife's salad looked like it was fished out of the Mcdonald's trash bin. My soup was a step down from something in a can

We went here with our expectations quite low. After all, this was, and still is, a restaurant for kids. And one that I quite liked when I was one. I was hoping the same would be the case for my 3-year-old. He liked it. And I liked the decor. Same charming antiques that I remembered still lined the place. The difference? A wait staff that seemed to be annoyed by customers that decided to look at them. Apparently, we were getting in their way. Fair enough. But hey, perhaps the artifacts that line your restaurant should come down if you down if you actually don't want our eyes on them? But then that would mean you'd only have your food to rely on. Our server was just as cold. We felt like we were at Arby's on the side of the highway. No how are you doing or Is everything ok. Just rushed, abrupt, unfriendly, almost annoyed service. It was as if she assumed that we were tourists and therefore could treat us like she'd never see us again. Well, we're not tourists, but I assure you, this was definitely our last visit. As for the food..where do I start. <hl> My wife's salad looked like it was fished out of the Mcdonald's trash bin. My soup was a step down from something in a can . <hl> And our pasta tasted like a Michelina's minus the microwavable box. I'm sentimental. Very much so, actually. But when the service and food is this bad, next time I'll get my fill of nostalgia on Youtube.

We went here with our expectations quite low. After all, this was, and still is, a restaurant for kids. And one that I quite liked when I was one. I was hoping the same would be the case for my 3-year-old. He liked it. And I liked the decor. Same charming antiques that I remembered still lined the place. The difference? A wait staff that seemed to be annoyed by customers that decided to look at them. Apparently, we were getting in their way. Fair enough. But hey, perhaps the artifacts that line your restaurant should come down if you down if you actually don't want our eyes on them? But then that would mean you'd only have your food to rely on. Our server was just as cold. We felt like we were at Arby's on the side of the highway. No how are you doing or Is everything ok. Just rushed, abrupt, unfriendly, almost annoyed service. It was as if she assumed that we were tourists and therefore could treat us like she'd never see us again. Well, we're not tourists, but I assure you, this was definitely our last visit. As for the food..where do I start. <hl> My wife's salad looked like it was fished out of the Mcdonald's trash bin. My soup was a step down from something in a can <hl>. And our pasta tasted like a Michelina's minus the microwavable box. I'm sentimental. Very much so, actually. But when the service and food is this bad, next time I'll get my fill of nostalgia on Youtube.

<hl> My wife's salad looked like it was fished out of the Mcdonald's trash bin. My soup was a step down from something in a can <hl> .


Question: How is the sauce?

Absolutely loved this place. Went here after going to the Christmas Market and we were not able to get into any restaurant there so decided to try something close by. I'm so glad we were unable to get that table at Mill Street tonight as Pearl Diver hit major points in all areas from the start.  We sat at the bar as it was busy when we arrived at 8:30. Every table was filled with  happy looking customers and piled high with platters of oysters. The atmosphere was both busy and boisterous but still cozy and quaint.  We ordered the calamari and chowder to start. My companion and I both agreed it was the best of both we'd  ever had.  The calamari was tender and crispy with a yummy spicy, sweet sauce. We both had the tandoori salmon which was perfectly cooked and presented on a bed of quinoa.  During the meal the bartender kept checking in making sure we were doing ok for drinks and enjoying the food. Service, food, atmosphere were top notch. I can't wait to come back and try the other menu items.

Answer: a yummy spicy, sweet sauce

Absolutely loved this place. Went here after going to the Christmas Market and we were not able to get into any restaurant there so decided to try something close by. I'm so glad we were unable to get that table at Mill Street tonight as Pearl Diver hit major points in all areas from the start. We sat at the bar as it was busy when we arrived at 8:30. Every table was filled with happy looking customers and piled high with platters of oysters. The atmosphere was both busy and boisterous but still cozy and quaint. We ordered the calamari and chowder to start. My companion and I both agreed it was the best of both we'd ever had. <hl> The calamari was tender and crispy with a yummy spicy, sweet sauce . <hl> We both had the tandoori salmon which was perfectly cooked and presented on a bed of quinoa. During the meal the bartender kept checking in making sure we were doing ok for drinks and enjoying the food. Service, food, atmosphere were top notch. I can't wait to come back and try the other menu items.

Absolutely loved this place. Went here after going to the Christmas Market and we were not able to get into any restaurant there so decided to try something close by. I'm so glad we were unable to get that table at Mill Street tonight as Pearl Diver hit major points in all areas from the start. We sat at the bar as it was busy when we arrived at 8:30. Every table was filled with happy looking customers and piled high with platters of oysters. The atmosphere was both busy and boisterous but still cozy and quaint. We ordered the calamari and chowder to start. My companion and I both agreed it was the best of both we'd ever had. The calamari was tender and crispy with <hl> a yummy spicy, sweet sauce <hl>. We both had the tandoori salmon which was perfectly cooked and presented on a bed of quinoa. During the meal the bartender kept checking in making sure we were doing ok for drinks and enjoying the food. Service, food, atmosphere were top notch. I can't wait to come back and try the other menu items.

The calamari was tender and crispy with <hl> a yummy spicy, sweet sauce <hl> .


Question: Do you want some dinner?

Very impressed with the view, ambience and service. The food left me with mixed feelings only because both the appetizers (foie gras, mushroom soup, seafood platter) and dessert (highly recommend the double milk chocolate peanut butter, blueberry cheesecake) were impeccably amazing, yet their entrees were 'okay'--simply no surprise. The kitchen and bar mixed up our orders twice where they gave us the wrong drink and for some odd reason, the mushroom side was bitter. Nonetheless, the server we had was amazing, and was able to fix the problems without any hesitation. In fact, he came back apologizing for the bitter mushroom after the kitchen staff tried it themselves (a note that I was shocked with). You can never go wrong with the view, 51 floors high with two panoramic views of downtown Toronto is always breathtaking. The server was amazing in his service and hospitality -- he exceeded my expectations when he went out of his way to help us take photos with the downtown background (moving tables, opening curtains, spotlighting). He was a professional server and detailed photographer. Definitely going again! Canoe lost a star because of its 'basic' entree.

Answer: The food left me with mixed feelings only because both the appetizers

Very impressed with the view, ambience and service. <hl> The food left me with mixed feelings only because both the appetizers (foie gras, mushroom soup, seafood platter) and dessert (highly recommend the double milk chocolate peanut butter, blueberry cheesecake) were impeccably amazing, yet their entrees were 'okay'--simply no surprise. <hl> The kitchen and bar mixed up our orders twice where they gave us the wrong drink and for some odd reason, the mushroom side was bitter. Nonetheless, the server we had was amazing, and was able to fix the problems without any hesitation. In fact, he came back apologizing for the bitter mushroom after the kitchen staff tried it themselves (a note that I was shocked with). You can never go wrong with the view, 51 floors high with two panoramic views of downtown Toronto is always breathtaking. The server was amazing in his service and hospitality -- he exceeded my expectations when he went out of his way to help us take photos with the downtown background (moving tables, opening curtains, spotlighting). He was a professional server and detailed photographer. Definitely going again! Canoe lost a star because of its 'basic' entree.

Very impressed with the view, ambience and service. <hl> The food left me with mixed feelings only because both the appetizers <hl> (foie gras, mushroom soup, seafood platter) and dessert (highly recommend the double milk chocolate peanut butter, blueberry cheesecake) were impeccably amazing, yet their entrees were 'okay'--simply no surprise. The kitchen and bar mixed up our orders twice where they gave us the wrong drink and for some odd reason, the mushroom side was bitter. Nonetheless, the server we had was amazing, and was able to fix the problems without any hesitation. In fact, he came back apologizing for the bitter mushroom after the kitchen staff tried it themselves (a note that I was shocked with). You can never go wrong with the view, 51 floors high with two panoramic views of downtown Toronto is always breathtaking. The server was amazing in his service and hospitality -- he exceeded my expectations when he went out of his way to help us take photos with the downtown background (moving tables, opening curtains, spotlighting). He was a professional server and detailed photographer. Definitely going again! Canoe lost a star because of its 'basic' entree.


Question: How was the portion sizes on food?

I came on a Tuesday evening and really enjoyed the atmosphere and decor. It was full but not packed and we had no trouble getting a table. Their dishes seemed quite authentic but confused me for two seconds because their Pad Thai is labelled as street style tossed noodles or something like that. We had the massaman curry and pad Thai. Both were extremely flavourful and decent sized portions. Service was also good, attentive, and prompt. It was a bit tight in some areas so wouldn't recommend for parents with a baby stroller or carrier. Also there are stairs  to get there so not wheelchair friendly either.

Answer: decent sized portions

I came on a Tuesday evening and really enjoyed the atmosphere and decor. It was full but not packed and we had no trouble getting a table. Their dishes seemed quite authentic but confused me for two seconds because their Pad Thai is labelled as street style tossed noodles or something like that. We had the massaman curry and pad Thai. <hl> Both were extremely flavourful and decent sized portions . <hl> Service was also good, attentive, and prompt. It was a bit tight in some areas so wouldn't recommend for parents with a baby stroller or carrier. Also there are stairs to get there so not wheelchair friendly either.

I came on a Tuesday evening and really enjoyed the atmosphere and decor. It was full but not packed and we had no trouble getting a table. Their dishes seemed quite authentic but confused me for two seconds because their Pad Thai is labelled as street style tossed noodles or something like that. We had the massaman curry and pad Thai. Both were extremely flavourful and <hl> decent sized portions <hl>. Service was also good, attentive, and prompt. It was a bit tight in some areas so wouldn't recommend for parents with a baby stroller or carrier. Also there are stairs to get there so not wheelchair friendly either.

Both were extremely flavourful and <hl> decent sized portions <hl> .


Question: How is the quality of flavour?

Dinner on a friday.Foie mi-cuit with cranberry sauce and pickled mustard seed served with toasted brioche.  Great; really nothing I could conceivably complain about.Bone marrow with chimichurri was a nice twist.Bruléed blood pudding was pretty awesome, both in terms of creativity and execution.  It was somewhat sweet, with a relatively firm texture (i.e. compared to a custard), the blood flavor was very subtle.  Fine bits of crispy fried onion added texture as well as a bit of salt.  Pear, cubed and stewed, as well as dried thin slices added a pleasant fruitiness and more complementary textures.Suckling-pig belly brado was a bit of a flop: soggy pieces of belly in a boring broth.Tongue with pickled mustard seeds, cornichons, and what I believe was celery.  Very tender, with very mild tongue flavor.  The pickled celery was surprisingly sweet, in a good way that complemented the tongue.Ricotta and brain ravioli with artichoke was kind of boring, though the artichoke did contributed a nice chewy texture and sour flavor.  Ultimately, I blame myself for ordering pasta at charcuterie!Smoked sweetbreads (which were actually lightly battered and fried, perhaps they were smoked earlier!) were served with a white sauce, with potatoes and radish.  They were pretty tasty, consistency was buttery yet firm.For dessert, I had the apple cake with slices of frozen crème fraîche (genius!), caramelized apple, and crumble.  Apple was incorporated in three different forms: cooked apple, apple sauce, and apple confit.  Normally, deconstructed desserts are among my pet peeves, since re-constructing each perfect forkful requires significant effort, which, I feel is the chef's job!  Notwithstanding, this cake was pretty awesome, with great complementary flavors, textures, and temperatures.  I still would have liked it better fully assembled.The service deserves a special mention: they have many servers who replace plates and cutlery with incredible efficiency.  One one occasion, we even had two servers refreshing our table simultaneously, swooping in from opposite sides. Unnecessary, but impressive.Overall, a positive dining experience at a solid restaurant.

Answer: the blood flavor was very subtle

Dinner on a friday. Foie mi-cuit with cranberry sauce and pickled mustard seed served with toasted brioche. Great; really nothing I could conceivably complain about. Bone marrow with chimichurri was a nice twist. Bruléed blood pudding was pretty awesome, both in terms of creativity and execution. <hl> It was somewhat sweet, with a relatively firm texture (i.e. compared to a custard), the blood flavor was very subtle . <hl> Fine bits of crispy fried onion added texture as well as a bit of salt. Pear, cubed and stewed, as well as dried thin slices added a pleasant fruitiness and more complementary textures. Suckling-pig belly brado was a bit of a flop: soggy pieces of belly in a boring broth. Tongue with pickled mustard seeds, cornichons, and what I believe was celery. Very tender, with very mild tongue flavor. The pickled celery was surprisingly sweet, in a good way that complemented the tongue. Ricotta and brain ravioli with artichoke was kind of boring, though the artichoke did contributed a nice chewy texture and sour flavor. Ultimately, I blame myself for ordering pasta at charcuterie!Smoked sweetbreads (which were actually lightly battered and fried, perhaps they were smoked earlier!) were served with a white sauce, with potatoes and radish. They were pretty tasty, consistency was buttery yet firm. For dessert, I had the apple cake with slices of frozen crème fraîche (genius!), caramelized apple, and crumble. Apple was incorporated in three different forms: cooked apple, apple sauce, and apple confit. Normally, deconstructed desserts are among my pet peeves, since re-constructing each perfect forkful requires significant effort, which, I feel is the chef's job! Notwithstanding, this cake was pretty awesome, with great complementary flavors, textures, and temperatures. I still would have liked it better fully assembled. The service deserves a special mention: they have many servers who replace plates and cutlery with incredible efficiency. One one occasion, we even had two servers refreshing our table simultaneously, swooping in from opposite sides. Unnecessary, but impressive. Overall, a positive dining experience at a solid restaurant.

Dinner on a friday.Foie mi-cuit with cranberry sauce and pickled mustard seed served with toasted brioche. Great; really nothing I could conceivably complain about.Bone marrow with chimichurri was a nice twist.Bruléed blood pudding was pretty awesome, both in terms of creativity and execution. It was somewhat sweet, with a relatively firm texture (i.e. compared to a custard), <hl> the blood flavor was very subtle <hl>. Fine bits of crispy fried onion added texture as well as a bit of salt. Pear, cubed and stewed, as well as dried thin slices added a pleasant fruitiness and more complementary textures.Suckling-pig belly brado was a bit of a flop: soggy pieces of belly in a boring broth.Tongue with pickled mustard seeds, cornichons, and what I believe was celery. Very tender, with very mild tongue flavor. The pickled celery was surprisingly sweet, in a good way that complemented the tongue.Ricotta and brain ravioli with artichoke was kind of boring, though the artichoke did contributed a nice chewy texture and sour flavor. Ultimately, I blame myself for ordering pasta at charcuterie!Smoked sweetbreads (which were actually lightly battered and fried, perhaps they were smoked earlier!) were served with a white sauce, with potatoes and radish. They were pretty tasty, consistency was buttery yet firm.For dessert, I had the apple cake with slices of frozen crème fraîche (genius!), caramelized apple, and crumble. Apple was incorporated in three different forms: cooked apple, apple sauce, and apple confit. Normally, deconstructed desserts are among my pet peeves, since re-constructing each perfect forkful requires significant effort, which, I feel is the chef's job! Notwithstanding, this cake was pretty awesome, with great complementary flavors, textures, and temperatures. I still would have liked it better fully assembled.The service deserves a special mention: they have many servers who replace plates and cutlery with incredible efficiency. One one occasion, we even had two servers refreshing our table simultaneously, swooping in from opposite sides. Unnecessary, but impressive.Overall, a positive dining experience at a solid restaurant.

It was somewhat sweet, with a relatively firm texture (i.e. compared to a custard), <hl> the blood flavor was very subtle <hl> .


Question: How much does a brunch cost in the restaurant?

I went to gusto last night with two friends. We were seated right away and promptly brought water. Our waitress asked us if we wanted bread to start and we said yes but it never arrived. We ordered the Bruschetta Guanciale e Taleggio and Tuscan Fries to start. Bruschetta was definitely a winner and was topped with a piece of bacon, and the fries were nicely seasoned and came with a spicy ketchup. We obviously took advantage of the $1/oz wine and ordered glasses of both the red and white between the three of us. For our mains I had the Fettuccine ai Funghi and my friends had the Ricotta e Spinaci Ravioli and Spaghetti Chitarra allo Scoglio. The Fettuccine was delicious with tons of mushrooms and a hint of truffle and was definitely a very healthy portion size. Overall experience was good, our waitress was attentive (minus forgetting the bread) and the food was delicious. The atmosphere is very rustic and warm and I will definitely be returning!

Answer: $1/oz wine

I went to gusto last night with two friends. We were seated right away and promptly brought water. Our waitress asked us if we wanted bread to start and we said yes but it never arrived. We ordered the Bruschetta Guanciale e Taleggio and Tuscan Fries to start. Bruschetta was definitely a winner and was topped with a piece of bacon, and the fries were nicely seasoned and came with a spicy ketchup. <hl> We obviously took advantage of the $1/oz wine and ordered glasses of both the red and white between the three of us. <hl> For our mains I had the Fettuccine ai Funghi and my friends had the Ricotta e Spinaci Ravioli and Spaghetti Chitarra allo Scoglio. The Fettuccine was delicious with tons of mushrooms and a hint of truffle and was definitely a very healthy portion size. Overall experience was good, our waitress was attentive (minus forgetting the bread) and the food was delicious. The atmosphere is very rustic and warm and I will definitely be returning!

I went to gusto last night with two friends. We were seated right away and promptly brought water. Our waitress asked us if we wanted bread to start and we said yes but it never arrived. We ordered the Bruschetta Guanciale e Taleggio and Tuscan Fries to start. Bruschetta was definitely a winner and was topped with a piece of bacon, and the fries were nicely seasoned and came with a spicy ketchup. We obviously took advantage of the <hl> $1/oz wine <hl> and ordered glasses of both the red and white between the three of us. For our mains I had the Fettuccine ai Funghi and my friends had the Ricotta e Spinaci Ravioli and Spaghetti Chitarra allo Scoglio. The Fettuccine was delicious with tons of mushrooms and a hint of truffle and was definitely a very healthy portion size. Overall experience was good, our waitress was attentive (minus forgetting the bread) and the food was delicious. The atmosphere is very rustic and warm and I will definitely be returning!


Question: How did you like the waiter?

1/5 stars for hostess service. We arrived at 11:15 am on Sunday for brunch and was informed that the wait would be an hour and a half which is fine knowing the volume of customers Mildred's attend to and because it's the norm for wait times for brunch in Toronto. I left my name and number for our party of two as they said they will send us a message when it is our turn and happily headed to Aroma for a light snack and coffee while we wait.By 1:00 pm, we still didn't get a text or call and we thought it was a little odd and I was wondering if the number I provided was correct. We decided to walk back to Mildred's and spoke to the hostess explaining to her that we didn't get a text or call and we've been waiting for nearly 2 hours. They told us that, we didn't claim our table within 15 minutes of receiving the text message so they took our name off the waiting list. I wasn't so happy with this as I never received a text message from them. Fortunately, the head hostess sat us at a table shortly after.5/5 stars for our server! Our server was amazing (he has this adorable British accent) and was super attentive. He took our drink order and scone/biscuit order quickly and came back to take down our orders. He was a very timely man.3/5 for food. The food I ordered Veda's Choice (smoked salmon, egg, croissant) and he ordered the Manhandler (steak and eggs). My order was alright aside from the smoked salmon being unusually salty. His steak was ordered medium rare but it was cold when it arrived. I understand it won't be pipping hot as it is medium rare but it definitely should not be cold. We understand that they're a busy establishment but knowing that you're usually packed on Sunday.. are you short on staff or something?Overall, we were pretty disappointed with Mildred's. They used to be so much better. I felt kind of embarrassed as well as I kept telling the mister how much I love Mildred's for their food and service. I ended up apologizing to him and hope that he'll still give them a try... one day.

Answer: staff or something?Overall

1/5 stars for hostess service. We arrived at 11:15 am on Sunday for brunch and was informed that the wait would be an hour and a half which is fine knowing the volume of customers Mildred's attend to and because it's the norm for wait times for brunch in Toronto. I left my name and number for our party of two as they said they will send us a message when it is our turn and happily headed to Aroma for a light snack and coffee while we wait. By 1:00 pm, we still didn't get a text or call and we thought it was a little odd and I was wondering if the number I provided was correct. We decided to walk back to Mildred's and spoke to the hostess explaining to her that we didn't get a text or call and we've been waiting for nearly 2 hours. They told us that, we didn't claim our table within 15 minutes of receiving the text message so they took our name off the waiting list. I wasn't so happy with this as I never received a text message from them. Fortunately, the head hostess sat us at a table shortly after.5/5 stars for our server! Our server was amazing (he has this adorable British accent) and was super attentive. He took our drink order and scone/biscuit order quickly and came back to take down our orders. He was a very timely man.3/5 for food. The food I ordered Veda's Choice (smoked salmon, egg, croissant) and he ordered the Manhandler (steak and eggs). My order was alright aside from the smoked salmon being unusually salty. His steak was ordered medium rare but it was cold when it arrived. I understand it won't be pipping hot as it is medium rare but it definitely should not be cold. <hl> We understand that they're a busy establishment but knowing that you're usually packed on Sunday.. are you short on staff or something?Overall , we were pretty disappointed with Mildred's. <hl> They used to be so much better. I felt kind of embarrassed as well as I kept telling the mister how much I love Mildred's for their food and service. I ended up apologizing to him and hope that he'll still give them a try... one day.

1/5 stars for hostess service. We arrived at 11:15 am on Sunday for brunch and was informed that the wait would be an hour and a half which is fine knowing the volume of customers Mildred's attend to and because it's the norm for wait times for brunch in Toronto. I left my name and number for our party of two as they said they will send us a message when it is our turn and happily headed to Aroma for a light snack and coffee while we wait.By 1:00 pm, we still didn't get a text or call and we thought it was a little odd and I was wondering if the number I provided was correct. We decided to walk back to Mildred's and spoke to the hostess explaining to her that we didn't get a text or call and we've been waiting for nearly 2 hours. They told us that, we didn't claim our table within 15 minutes of receiving the text message so they took our name off the waiting list. I wasn't so happy with this as I never received a text message from them. Fortunately, the head hostess sat us at a table shortly after.5/5 stars for our server! Our server was amazing (he has this adorable British accent) and was super attentive. He took our drink order and scone/biscuit order quickly and came back to take down our orders. He was a very timely man.3/5 for food. The food I ordered Veda's Choice (smoked salmon, egg, croissant) and he ordered the Manhandler (steak and eggs). My order was alright aside from the smoked salmon being unusually salty. His steak was ordered medium rare but it was cold when it arrived. I understand it won't be pipping hot as it is medium rare but it definitely should not be cold. We understand that they're a busy establishment but knowing that you're usually packed on Sunday.. are you short on <hl> staff or something?Overall <hl>, we were pretty disappointed with Mildred's. They used to be so much better. I felt kind of embarrassed as well as I kept telling the mister how much I love Mildred's for their food and service. I ended up apologizing to him and hope that he'll still give them a try... one day.

We understand that they're a busy establishment but knowing that you're usually packed on Sunday.. are you short on <hl> staff or something?Overall <hl> , we were pretty disappointed with Mildred's.


Question: How about experience?

First time dining in here; usually we get take out. Service was atrocious. We were seated promptly, given our waters and made our orders. Only half of our appetizers came. Our server never checked up on us. We could see other tables who came after us getting their meals. Eventually someone else came and asked us what else we were waiting on. This was 40 minutes later, with still no sign from our original server. We did eventually get the rest of our food which honestly wasn't very good. I know Messinis has a reputation of being one of the top Greek restaurants on the block but it seems to be losing it as of late. The gyros were on the bland and dry side. Could just be an off day, usually it's pretty good. Wouldn't dine in here again, despite the expansion.

Answer: honestly wasn't very good

First time dining in here; usually we get take out. Service was atrocious. We were seated promptly, given our waters and made our orders. Only half of our appetizers came. Our server never checked up on us. We could see other tables who came after us getting their meals. Eventually someone else came and asked us what else we were waiting on. This was 40 minutes later, with still no sign from our original server. <hl> We did eventually get the rest of our food which honestly wasn't very good . <hl> I know Messinis has a reputation of being one of the top Greek restaurants on the block but it seems to be losing it as of late. The gyros were on the bland and dry side. Could just be an off day, usually it's pretty good. Wouldn't dine in here again, despite the expansion.

First time dining in here; usually we get take out. Service was atrocious. We were seated promptly, given our waters and made our orders. Only half of our appetizers came. Our server never checked up on us. We could see other tables who came after us getting their meals. Eventually someone else came and asked us what else we were waiting on. This was 40 minutes later, with still no sign from our original server. We did eventually get the rest of our food which <hl> honestly wasn't very good <hl>. I know Messinis has a reputation of being one of the top Greek restaurants on the block but it seems to be losing it as of late. The gyros were on the bland and dry side. Could just be an off day, usually it's pretty good. Wouldn't dine in here again, despite the expansion.

We did eventually get the rest of our food which <hl> honestly wasn't very good <hl> .


Question: How do you like the environment?

I like the atmosphere of the entire place. When you enter the restaurant, they will greet to you loudly in Japanese-style welcome. Although they greet to every customers who enter of leave, you may feel they are crazy. Its really a what a izakaya feels like.The food is truly fantastic and the service is professional as well. We ordered deep fried chicken knees, cheese oysters (which I like the most), Udon and unagi rice. I would strongly recommend cheese oyster which tastes amazingly delicious. For the next time, I would order more side food because after around 1 hour, I felt hungry again.Anyway, this is the place you can't miss and you want to go more than once after you tried the food there.

Answer: I like the atmosphere of the entire place

<hl> I like the atmosphere of the entire place . <hl> When you enter the restaurant, they will greet to you loudly in Japanese-style welcome. Although they greet to every customers who enter of leave, you may feel they are crazy. Its really a what a izakaya feels like. The food is truly fantastic and the service is professional as well. We ordered deep fried chicken knees, cheese oysters (which I like the most), Udon and unagi rice. I would strongly recommend cheese oyster which tastes amazingly delicious. For the next time, I would order more side food because after around 1 hour, I felt hungry again. Anyway, this is the place you can't miss and you want to go more than once after you tried the food there.

<hl> I like the atmosphere of the entire place <hl>. When you enter the restaurant, they will greet to you loudly in Japanese-style welcome. Although they greet to every customers who enter of leave, you may feel they are crazy. Its really a what a izakaya feels like.The food is truly fantastic and the service is professional as well. We ordered deep fried chicken knees, cheese oysters (which I like the most), Udon and unagi rice. I would strongly recommend cheese oyster which tastes amazingly delicious. For the next time, I would order more side food because after around 1 hour, I felt hungry again.Anyway, this is the place you can't miss and you want to go more than once after you tried the food there.

<hl> I like the atmosphere of the entire place <hl> .


Question: How is the quality of the food?

This place is the definition of university eats; it's cheap, huge portions and quick. I had the Islam noodles (after reading all the reviews that claimed it was the best thing from their secret menu), I got it done with five chilies, and I couldn't even taste the spice, but it was still tasty, like yellow curry noodles. My friends got the chicken fried rice, good with pieces of fried chicken that came with it, and the basil noodles, which were more plain, and I would definitely recommend the Islam noodles if you were going to do noodles. Service was decent and food came fresh. I will definitely be coming back for more cheap eats. This place gets really busy quickly, but turnover is good.

Answer: food came fresh

This place is the definition of university eats; it's cheap, huge portions and quick. I had the Islam noodles (after reading all the reviews that claimed it was the best thing from their secret menu), I got it done with five chilies, and I couldn't even taste the spice, but it was still tasty, like yellow curry noodles. My friends got the chicken fried rice, good with pieces of fried chicken that came with it, and the basil noodles, which were more plain, and I would definitely recommend the Islam noodles if you were going to do noodles. <hl> Service was decent and food came fresh . <hl> I will definitely be coming back for more cheap eats. This place gets really busy quickly, but turnover is good.

This place is the definition of university eats; it's cheap, huge portions and quick. I had the Islam noodles (after reading all the reviews that claimed it was the best thing from their secret menu), I got it done with five chilies, and I couldn't even taste the spice, but it was still tasty, like yellow curry noodles. My friends got the chicken fried rice, good with pieces of fried chicken that came with it, and the basil noodles, which were more plain, and I would definitely recommend the Islam noodles if you were going to do noodles. Service was decent and <hl> food came fresh <hl>. I will definitely be coming back for more cheap eats. This place gets really busy quickly, but turnover is good.

Service was decent and <hl> food came fresh <hl> .


Question: How is the quality of the bread?

The portions are large and filling and the food was great. I prefered the beef cheek over the pork belly which were the two banh mis we had ordered. Service was good and I liked the order system they had set up, it kept the cash area from getting cramped. Slightly more than I would normally like to pay for a sandwich, but with good quality ingredients I would say it's definitely worth it.

Answer: good quality ingredients I would say it's definitely worth it

The portions are large and filling and the food was great. I prefered the beef cheek over the pork belly which were the two banh mis we had ordered. Service was good and I liked the order system they had set up, it kept the cash area from getting cramped. <hl> Slightly more than I would normally like to pay for a sandwich, but with good quality ingredients I would say it's definitely worth it . <hl>

The portions are large and filling and the food was great. I prefered the beef cheek over the pork belly which were the two banh mis we had ordered. Service was good and I liked the order system they had set up, it kept the cash area from getting cramped. Slightly more than I would normally like to pay for a sandwich, but with <hl> good quality ingredients I would say it's definitely worth it <hl>.

Slightly more than I would normally like to pay for a sandwich, but with <hl> good quality ingredients I would say it's definitely worth it <hl> .


Question: How is taste of the pizza?

I love pizza, especially Neapolitan pizza. I've eaten more margherita pizzas here than I can count and every time my love for pizza grows stronger.We came for Valentines Day and I chose the special pizza with red sauce, mozzarella, basil and Cayenne maple glazed soppressata, really good, but my heart lies with the traditional margherita! The Capo Saisson was the perfect match, definitely a keeper.PS Thank you Libretto for the sweet VDay treat, a pink and white meringue

Answer: I love pizza

<hl> I love pizza , especially Neapolitan pizza. <hl> I've eaten more margherita pizzas here than I can count and every time my love for pizza grows stronger. We came for Valentines Day and I chose the special pizza with red sauce, mozzarella, basil and Cayenne maple glazed soppressata, really good, but my heart lies with the traditional margherita! The Capo Saisson was the perfect match, definitely a keeper. PS Thank you Libretto for the sweet VDay treat, a pink and white meringue

<hl> I love pizza <hl>, especially Neapolitan pizza. I've eaten more margherita pizzas here than I can count and every time my love for pizza grows stronger.We came for Valentines Day and I chose the special pizza with red sauce, mozzarella, basil and Cayenne maple glazed soppressata, really good, but my heart lies with the traditional margherita! The Capo Saisson was the perfect match, definitely a keeper.PS Thank you Libretto for the sweet VDay treat, a pink and white meringue

<hl> I love pizza <hl> , especially Neapolitan pizza.


Question: Is pork cooked well?

Finally got to try this place. Still had to wait outside which I hate as it was windy and cold. The service is friendly tho. The soup and pork is really well done. Pork is nice, flavourful and soft. Soup is enriched with pork bone flavour. However, really disappointed with the noodles. It wasn't as El Dante as I would have liked. It was a little on the soggy side.

Answer: Pork is nice, flavourful and soft

Pork is nice, flavourful and soft .

Finally got to try this place. Still had to wait outside which I hate as it was windy and cold. The service is friendly tho. The soup and pork is really well done. <hl> Pork is nice, flavourful and soft . <hl> Soup is enriched with pork bone flavour. However, really disappointed with the noodles. It wasn't as El Dante as I would have liked. It was a little on the soggy side.

Finally got to try this place. Still had to wait outside which I hate as it was windy and cold. The service is friendly tho. The soup and pork is really well done. <hl> Pork is nice, flavourful and soft <hl>. Soup is enriched with pork bone flavour. However, really disappointed with the noodles. It wasn't as El Dante as I would have liked. It was a little on the soggy side.

<hl> Pork is nice, flavourful and soft <hl> .


Question: How much healthy  is the meal?

I spent an entire summer living around the corner from this place and never ate in there once. People would tell me to check it out but I would say, Yeah, I don't really like fish that much.Then I ate it. I am an idiot for not going sooner. I had a shrimp sandwich and added a side of avocado. The sandwich was absolutely amazing! The bread was soft and gooey. The shrimp was grilled and seasoned beautifully and the toppings and sauce gave the sandwich a delicious flavour. It was one of the best sandwiches I have had in the city. I've also had the scallop sandwich and it was good but not as good as the shrimp in my books. I will go back and try more types of fish. Grab it to go along with a lemonade and have yourself a quiet picnic in the park. It's a perfect afternoon.

Answer: The sandwich was absolutely amazing

The sandwich was absolutely amazing !

I spent an entire summer living around the corner from this place and never ate in there once. People would tell me to check it out but I would say, Yeah, I don't really like fish that much. Then I ate it. I am an idiot for not going sooner. I had a shrimp sandwich and added a side of avocado. <hl> The sandwich was absolutely amazing ! <hl> The bread was soft and gooey. The shrimp was grilled and seasoned beautifully and the toppings and sauce gave the sandwich a delicious flavour. It was one of the best sandwiches I have had in the city. I've also had the scallop sandwich and it was good but not as good as the shrimp in my books. I will go back and try more types of fish. Grab it to go along with a lemonade and have yourself a quiet picnic in the park. It's a perfect afternoon.

I spent an entire summer living around the corner from this place and never ate in there once. People would tell me to check it out but I would say, Yeah, I don't really like fish that much.Then I ate it. I am an idiot for not going sooner. I had a shrimp sandwich and added a side of avocado. <hl> The sandwich was absolutely amazing <hl>! The bread was soft and gooey. The shrimp was grilled and seasoned beautifully and the toppings and sauce gave the sandwich a delicious flavour. It was one of the best sandwiches I have had in the city. I've also had the scallop sandwich and it was good but not as good as the shrimp in my books. I will go back and try more types of fish. Grab it to go along with a lemonade and have yourself a quiet picnic in the park. It's a perfect afternoon.

<hl> The sandwich was absolutely amazing <hl> !


Question: How is the experience?

Decent atmosphere, wide selection but mediocre food makes Don Don Izakaya pretty low on my list.Located on Dundas near Bay Street, Don Don is in quite a prime location. Coming in late on a Thursday night, it was a relatively full restaurant but we didn't have to wait for seating. We ordered a number of dishes: Fried pork belly - this was not very good, i couldn't even taste the meat and it was like eating fried dough. There was also a bit too much sauce on it.Fried chicken - this was average fried chicken to meTako wasabi - great, but I feel like it's a bit hard to screw this one upBeef rice - bland and boringThere was an awesome beer special $10 for a pitcher of Sapporo!I probably won't be coming back, but if you've exhausted the better Izakaya's in the city, give this a try.

Answer: this was not very good

Decent atmosphere, wide selection but mediocre food makes Don Don Izakaya pretty low on my list. Located on Dundas near Bay Street, Don Don is in quite a prime location. Coming in late on a Thursday night, it was a relatively full restaurant but we didn't have to wait for seating. <hl> We ordered a number of dishes: Fried pork belly - this was not very good , i couldn't even taste the meat and it was like eating fried dough. <hl> There was also a bit too much sauce on it. Fried chicken - this was average fried chicken to meTako wasabi - great, but I feel like it's a bit hard to screw this one upBeef rice - bland and boringThere was an awesome beer special $10 for a pitcher of Sapporo!I probably won't be coming back, but if you've exhausted the better Izakaya's in the city, give this a try.

Decent atmosphere, wide selection but mediocre food makes Don Don Izakaya pretty low on my list.Located on Dundas near Bay Street, Don Don is in quite a prime location. Coming in late on a Thursday night, it was a relatively full restaurant but we didn't have to wait for seating. We ordered a number of dishes: Fried pork belly - <hl> this was not very good <hl>, i couldn't even taste the meat and it was like eating fried dough. There was also a bit too much sauce on it.Fried chicken - this was average fried chicken to meTako wasabi - great, but I feel like it's a bit hard to screw this one upBeef rice - bland and boringThere was an awesome beer special $10 for a pitcher of Sapporo!I probably won't be coming back, but if you've exhausted the better Izakaya's in the city, give this a try.

We ordered a number of dishes: Fried pork belly - <hl> this was not very good <hl> , i couldn't even taste the meat and it was like eating fried dough.


Question: How is the food?

We absolutely LOVE this place.  This is the type of place that should be every ones local, sit at the bar and chat with your neighbors.  The staff are lovely, the snacks are deeeeeelicious pockets of bite size morsels with a no cutlery philosophy (do not expect a meal here).  We have tried every single item on the snack menu (side note:  great presentation of the menu) and can honestly say they are all creative and fantastic accompaniments to our drinks.  Great vibe - make sure to check it out!

Answer: snacks are deeeeeelicious

We absolutely LOVE this place. This is the type of place that should be every ones local, sit at the bar and chat with your neighbors. <hl> The staff are lovely, the snacks are deeeeeelicious pockets of bite size morsels with a no cutlery philosophy (do not expect a meal here). <hl> We have tried every single item on the snack menu (side note: great presentation of the menu) and can honestly say they are all creative and fantastic accompaniments to our drinks. Great vibe - make sure to check it out!

We absolutely LOVE this place. This is the type of place that should be every ones local, sit at the bar and chat with your neighbors. The staff are lovely, the <hl> snacks are deeeeeelicious <hl> pockets of bite size morsels with a no cutlery philosophy (do not expect a meal here). We have tried every single item on the snack menu (side note: great presentation of the menu) and can honestly say they are all creative and fantastic accompaniments to our drinks. Great vibe - make sure to check it out!


Question: How was it served and removal of the plate from your table?

Last night took a friend and colleague out to celebrate his recent promotion....he had never been to Cluny but I have become a bit of a regular as I work nearby and visit for business lunches once a month or so. We shared a lovely bottle of white Rhone wine and he had the tomahawk meatball and I had the roasted skate after splitting the salt cod fritters. After dinner we had tea and split an order of profiteroles. Everything was delicious...the room had a nice buzz. My only slight complaint might be that the skate could have been seasoned more...and since I love capers...they could have been piled on the Romenesco sauce.Service was cheerful and accommodating...and my guest LOVED dinner. Go Cluny!

Answer: Service was cheerful and accommodating

Last night took a friend and colleague out to celebrate his recent promotion....he had never been to Cluny but I have become a bit of a regular as I work nearby and visit for business lunches once a month or so. We shared a lovely bottle of white Rhone wine and he had the tomahawk meatball and I had the roasted skate after splitting the salt cod fritters. After dinner we had tea and split an order of profiteroles. Everything was delicious...the room had a nice buzz. My only slight complaint might be that the skate could have been seasoned more...and since I love capers...they could have been piled on the Romenesco sauce. <hl> Service was cheerful and accommodating ...and my guest LOVED dinner. <hl> Go Cluny!

Last night took a friend and colleague out to celebrate his recent promotion....he had never been to Cluny but I have become a bit of a regular as I work nearby and visit for business lunches once a month or so. We shared a lovely bottle of white Rhone wine and he had the tomahawk meatball and I had the roasted skate after splitting the salt cod fritters. After dinner we had tea and split an order of profiteroles. Everything was delicious...the room had a nice buzz. My only slight complaint might be that the skate could have been seasoned more...and since I love capers...they could have been piled on the Romenesco sauce.<hl> Service was cheerful and accommodating <hl>...and my guest LOVED dinner. Go Cluny!

<hl> Service was cheerful and accommodating <hl> ...and my guest LOVED dinner.


Question: How is portion?

Katsuya offers large portions for low prices and high quality flavour. During my visit, I got the crab meat croquette, deep frier oysters, and the snow white chilli katsu.The crab meat croquette was absoulutely delicious. It is definitely a must try!The deep fried oysters could have been larger and although I am not a fan of the wasabi mayo, I can see why it was an appropriate sauce topper.Finally, the snow white chilli katsu. It was sweet (judt the way I like it), but for some without a sweettooth (like my boyfriend) I can see why this would not be the best choice.Overall, the restaurant offers delicious food and I would definitely come back again.

Answer: the restaurant offers delicious food

Katsuya offers large portions for low prices and high quality flavour. During my visit, I got the crab meat croquette, deep frier oysters, and the snow white chilli katsu. The crab meat croquette was absoulutely delicious. It is definitely a must try!The deep fried oysters could have been larger and although I am not a fan of the wasabi mayo, I can see why it was an appropriate sauce topper. Finally, the snow white chilli katsu. It was sweet (judt the way I like it), but for some without a sweettooth (like my boyfriend) I can see why this would not be the best choice. <hl> Overall, the restaurant offers delicious food and I would definitely come back again. <hl>

Katsuya offers large portions for low prices and high quality flavour. During my visit, I got the crab meat croquette, deep frier oysters, and the snow white chilli katsu.The crab meat croquette was absoulutely delicious. It is definitely a must try!The deep fried oysters could have been larger and although I am not a fan of the wasabi mayo, I can see why it was an appropriate sauce topper.Finally, the snow white chilli katsu. It was sweet (judt the way I like it), but for some without a sweettooth (like my boyfriend) I can see why this would not be the best choice.Overall, <hl> the restaurant offers delicious food <hl> and I would definitely come back again.


Question: How many food do you offer per day?

Great atmosphere, and decor. I was here for a birthday event involved twenty people. The good thing is I had the chance to try out many different appetizers from this restaurant. I would say most of them are having very good presentation, yet not much attention has been put on the food itself. The sesame asparagus frit per se is such an awesome idea, deep fried sesame is already a promise for the rich flavor and fragrance. With the crispy asparagus, I would imagine it will be such an amazing dish! However, the end result was the sesame was burned because of deep frying too long,  asparagus was soggy, and the frit was very greasy, usually a result of lukewarm oil. This is a very disappointing dish with great concept, which I will definitely try it out at home. The other appetizer like scallop, pontine, tar tar, nochalos, are all on the same line. They are great idea, but poor execution. The main dish was slightly better, even though my friend didn't like it at all. It was a lamb stew in tomato sauce, the lamb was tendered enough, and flavorful. Sauce was rich, typical for French cuisine. As a conclusion, it could be a better restaurant, if the quality can be maintained. I hope management can see this post and make certain changes to bring the best out of its great menu.

Answer: yet not much attention has been put on the food itself

Great atmosphere, and decor. I was here for a birthday event involved twenty people. The good thing is I had the chance to try out many different appetizers from this restaurant. <hl> I would say most of them are having very good presentation, yet not much attention has been put on the food itself . <hl> The sesame asparagus frit per se is such an awesome idea, deep fried sesame is already a promise for the rich flavor and fragrance. With the crispy asparagus, I would imagine it will be such an amazing dish! However, the end result was the sesame was burned because of deep frying too long, asparagus was soggy, and the frit was very greasy, usually a result of lukewarm oil. This is a very disappointing dish with great concept, which I will definitely try it out at home. The other appetizer like scallop, pontine, tar tar, nochalos, are all on the same line. They are great idea, but poor execution. The main dish was slightly better, even though my friend didn't like it at all. It was a lamb stew in tomato sauce, the lamb was tendered enough, and flavorful. Sauce was rich, typical for French cuisine. As a conclusion, it could be a better restaurant, if the quality can be maintained. I hope management can see this post and make certain changes to bring the best out of its great menu.

Great atmosphere, and decor. I was here for a birthday event involved twenty people. The good thing is I had the chance to try out many different appetizers from this restaurant. I would say most of them are having very good presentation, <hl> yet not much attention has been put on the food itself <hl>. The sesame asparagus frit per se is such an awesome idea, deep fried sesame is already a promise for the rich flavor and fragrance. With the crispy asparagus, I would imagine it will be such an amazing dish! However, the end result was the sesame was burned because of deep frying too long, asparagus was soggy, and the frit was very greasy, usually a result of lukewarm oil. This is a very disappointing dish with great concept, which I will definitely try it out at home. The other appetizer like scallop, pontine, tar tar, nochalos, are all on the same line. They are great idea, but poor execution. The main dish was slightly better, even though my friend didn't like it at all. It was a lamb stew in tomato sauce, the lamb was tendered enough, and flavorful. Sauce was rich, typical for French cuisine. As a conclusion, it could be a better restaurant, if the quality can be maintained. I hope management can see this post and make certain changes to bring the best out of its great menu.

I would say most of them are having very good presentation, <hl> yet not much attention has been put on the food itself <hl> .


Question: How about experience?

Having eaten at the Guu restaurants in Vancouver, I thought I would try the new Toronto restaurant on a recent visit. What a mistake. Over an hour's wait in a hot, dirty parking lot with nowhere to sit (no benches, chairs, etc), no ability to have a beer or anything to eat while waiting. After the long wait, I found the food to be average at best. Nothing was memorable, in fact some dishes were disappointing. Service was just ok. I emailed the restaurant afterwards to share some of my concerns, and they didn't even have the courtesy to respond - pure arrogance - they just don't care. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. Don't waste your time or money. Toronto has far better Japanese restaurants.

Answer: Nothing was memorable, in fact some dishes were disappointing

Having eaten at the Guu restaurants in Vancouver, I thought I would try the new Toronto restaurant on a recent visit. What a mistake. Over an hour's wait in a hot, dirty parking lot with nowhere to sit (no benches, chairs, etc), no ability to have a beer or anything to eat while waiting. After the long wait, I found the food to be average at best. <hl> Nothing was memorable, in fact some dishes were disappointing . <hl> Service was just ok. I emailed the restaurant afterwards to share some of my concerns, and they didn't even have the courtesy to respond - pure arrogance - they just don't care. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. Don't waste your time or money. Toronto has far better Japanese restaurants.

Having eaten at the Guu restaurants in Vancouver, I thought I would try the new Toronto restaurant on a recent visit. What a mistake. Over an hour's wait in a hot, dirty parking lot with nowhere to sit (no benches, chairs, etc), no ability to have a beer or anything to eat while waiting. After the long wait, I found the food to be average at best. <hl> Nothing was memorable, in fact some dishes were disappointing <hl>. Service was just ok. I emailed the restaurant afterwards to share some of my concerns, and they didn't even have the courtesy to respond - pure arrogance - they just don't care. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. Don't waste your time or money. Toronto has far better Japanese restaurants.

<hl> Nothing was memorable, in fact some dishes were disappointing <hl> .


Question: What do you think about burger?

Fist impression was not the greatest - 5 waitresses, plus a hostess, and a chef hanging out around the podium at the front of the restaurant.  Granted, the restaurant was not very busy, but there must be other things they could all be doing.  We were seated promptly, by a waitress that seemed very friendly and helpful.  That would be the only good point throughout the night - her helpfulness, and smile.  We looked over the menu, and were a bit surprised by the prices.  Most of the burgers were $10 or so, and didn't come with any sides.  I settled on a Bison burger, grilled, with red onion, roasted red peppers, lettuce, horseradish mayo, and barbecue sauce.  My girlfriend chose a regular beef burger with lettuce, tomato, cucumber wasabi mayo, and ketchup.  We also got a large order of fries to split, with gravy.We received a plate of celery and carrot sticks, as a starter.  It's one of the first impressions you have of a place, and when we were served 3 small pieces of celery and a few of what seemed to be carrot SHAVINGS, I was not impressed.  It just looked sad. Our burgers arrived within about 10 minutes, along with our fries and gravy.  First surprise, was how small the large order of fries was.  I am all for portion control, but this was barely enough for the two of us.  They were also quite heavily salted, and because they were served in a deep, small bowl they were clumped together and soggy.Now, I had ordered my burger medium well (they refused to do it medium rare, which already had me confused - wasn't this supposed to be a higher end burger joint?), because nothing is worse than a well done, dried out burger.  After two bites, I couldn't eat any more of mine - it was cooked to that horrible grey colour, all the way through, and was too dry to consume.   So I flagged down the hostess, and explained the situation.  She didn't seem at all surprised, and agreed to get me a new burger, this time done on the flat top grill (as I had hoped this would assure more juiciness).  While I was waiting for my burger to be re-served, my girlfriend commented on the issues with her burger. It too was fairly dry, and her wasabi mayo just tasted like mayo - zero kick to it at all.  Our waitress came back over, and offered me any item on the menu free, as apology for the mistake with the burger.  I wasn't expecting that sort of compensation for something I considered a minor mistake, but gladly accepted it.  I asked for the chicken fingers, and she smiled and went to get them.  To me though, it was a sign that they had issues like this frequently, to be comping things for customers without hesitation.  Sadly, the chicken fingers weren't much of an apology - they were bland, very small, greasy, and overcooked as well.  My burger showed up soon after, oddly with a whole wheat bun when I had originally ordered white.  But I was too frustrated at that point to bother pointing that out.  I immediately was greeted with wonderfully pink meat, in my first bite.  And the flat top had definitely brought more moisture to the burger.  But halfway through the burger, it was apparent that it was nearly as overdone as the first one.  It was dry, and mealy and I just couldn't finish it.  On top of the burger being overcooked, both the barbecue sauce and horseradish mayo were bland and flavourless.  It was just sad.  My girlfriend still wanted dessert, while I was done with the place.  She ordered apple pie a la mode, which appeared before us quickly, in the hands of a VERY apologetic waitress.  You see, the pie was a mess on the plate.  It wasn't in the shape of a slice of pie, because as the waitress explained, they take it from the freezer and heat it up (microwave it seemed), which causes the pie to just fall apart as the ice melts.  My girlfriend hesitantly accepted the slice, only to stop after one bite.  Why?  The pie dough was either raw, or had become mush from the freezing/microwaving procedure.  Fed up, we asked for the bill.  I would like to take this opportunity to say that our waitress was great.  She was prompt, apologetic, friendly, and never lost her smile.  She was really helpful, and we left her a tip.With the sheer amount of gourmet burger restaurants opening up all over Toronto, I do not think there is ANY excuse for W Burger Bar to be offering up such little quality, for so much money.  If they don't get their act together, I doubt they will be there much longer.

Answer: After two bites, I couldn't eat any more of mine

Fist impression was not the greatest - 5 waitresses, plus a hostess, and a chef hanging out around the podium at the front of the restaurant. Granted, the restaurant was not very busy, but there must be other things they could all be doing. We were seated promptly, by a waitress that seemed very friendly and helpful. That would be the only good point throughout the night - her helpfulness, and smile. We looked over the menu, and were a bit surprised by the prices. Most of the burgers were $10 or so, and didn't come with any sides. I settled on a Bison burger, grilled, with red onion, roasted red peppers, lettuce, horseradish mayo, and barbecue sauce. My girlfriend chose a regular beef burger with lettuce, tomato, cucumber wasabi mayo, and ketchup. We also got a large order of fries to split, with gravy. We received a plate of celery and carrot sticks, as a starter. It's one of the first impressions you have of a place, and when we were served 3 small pieces of celery and a few of what seemed to be carrot SHAVINGS, I was not impressed. It just looked sad. Our burgers arrived within about 10 minutes, along with our fries and gravy. First surprise, was how small the large order of fries was. I am all for portion control, but this was barely enough for the two of us. They were also quite heavily salted, and because they were served in a deep, small bowl they were clumped together and soggy. Now, I had ordered my burger medium well (they refused to do it medium rare, which already had me confused - wasn't this supposed to be a higher end burger joint?), because nothing is worse than a well done, dried out burger. <hl> After two bites, I couldn't eat any more of mine - it was cooked to that horrible grey colour, all the way through, and was too dry to consume. <hl> So I flagged down the hostess, and explained the situation. She didn't seem at all surprised, and agreed to get me a new burger, this time done on the flat top grill (as I had hoped this would assure more juiciness). While I was waiting for my burger to be re-served, my girlfriend commented on the issues with her burger. It too was fairly dry, and her wasabi mayo just tasted like mayo - zero kick to it at all. Our waitress came back over, and offered me any item on the menu free, as apology for the mistake with the burger. I wasn't expecting that sort of compensation for something I considered a minor mistake, but gladly accepted it. I asked for the chicken fingers, and she smiled and went to get them. To me though, it was a sign that they had issues like this frequently, to be comping things for customers without hesitation. Sadly, the chicken fingers weren't much of an apology - they were bland, very small, greasy, and overcooked as well. My burger showed up soon after, oddly with a whole wheat bun when I had originally ordered white. But I was too frustrated at that point to bother pointing that out. I immediately was greeted with wonderfully pink meat, in my first bite. And the flat top had definitely brought more moisture to the burger. But halfway through the burger, it was apparent that it was nearly as overdone as the first one. It was dry, and mealy and I just couldn't finish it. On top of the burger being overcooked, both the barbecue sauce and horseradish mayo were bland and flavourless. It was just sad. My girlfriend still wanted dessert, while I was done with the place. She ordered apple pie a la mode, which appeared before us quickly, in the hands of a VERY apologetic waitress. You see, the pie was a mess on the plate. It wasn't in the shape of a slice of pie, because as the waitress explained, they take it from the freezer and heat it up (microwave it seemed), which causes the pie to just fall apart as the ice melts. My girlfriend hesitantly accepted the slice, only to stop after one bite. Why? The pie dough was either raw, or had become mush from the freezing/microwaving procedure. Fed up, we asked for the bill. I would like to take this opportunity to say that our waitress was great. She was prompt, apologetic, friendly, and never lost her smile. She was really helpful, and we left her a tip. With the sheer amount of gourmet burger restaurants opening up all over Toronto, I do not think there is ANY excuse for W Burger Bar to be offering up such little quality, for so much money. If they don't get their act together, I doubt they will be there much longer.

Fist impression was not the greatest - 5 waitresses, plus a hostess, and a chef hanging out around the podium at the front of the restaurant. Granted, the restaurant was not very busy, but there must be other things they could all be doing. We were seated promptly, by a waitress that seemed very friendly and helpful. That would be the only good point throughout the night - her helpfulness, and smile. We looked over the menu, and were a bit surprised by the prices. Most of the burgers were $10 or so, and didn't come with any sides. I settled on a Bison burger, grilled, with red onion, roasted red peppers, lettuce, horseradish mayo, and barbecue sauce. My girlfriend chose a regular beef burger with lettuce, tomato, cucumber wasabi mayo, and ketchup. We also got a large order of fries to split, with gravy.We received a plate of celery and carrot sticks, as a starter. It's one of the first impressions you have of a place, and when we were served 3 small pieces of celery and a few of what seemed to be carrot SHAVINGS, I was not impressed. It just looked sad. Our burgers arrived within about 10 minutes, along with our fries and gravy. First surprise, was how small the large order of fries was. I am all for portion control, but this was barely enough for the two of us. They were also quite heavily salted, and because they were served in a deep, small bowl they were clumped together and soggy.Now, I had ordered my burger medium well (they refused to do it medium rare, which already had me confused - wasn't this supposed to be a higher end burger joint?), because nothing is worse than a well done, dried out burger. <hl> After two bites, I couldn't eat any more of mine <hl> - it was cooked to that horrible grey colour, all the way through, and was too dry to consume. So I flagged down the hostess, and explained the situation. She didn't seem at all surprised, and agreed to get me a new burger, this time done on the flat top grill (as I had hoped this would assure more juiciness). While I was waiting for my burger to be re-served, my girlfriend commented on the issues with her burger. It too was fairly dry, and her wasabi mayo just tasted like mayo - zero kick to it at all. Our waitress came back over, and offered me any item on the menu free, as apology for the mistake with the burger. I wasn't expecting that sort of compensation for something I considered a minor mistake, but gladly accepted it. I asked for the chicken fingers, and she smiled and went to get them. To me though, it was a sign that they had issues like this frequently, to be comping things for customers without hesitation. Sadly, the chicken fingers weren't much of an apology - they were bland, very small, greasy, and overcooked as well. My burger showed up soon after, oddly with a whole wheat bun when I had originally ordered white. But I was too frustrated at that point to bother pointing that out. I immediately was greeted with wonderfully pink meat, in my first bite. And the flat top had definitely brought more moisture to the burger. But halfway through the burger, it was apparent that it was nearly as overdone as the first one. It was dry, and mealy and I just couldn't finish it. On top of the burger being overcooked, both the barbecue sauce and horseradish mayo were bland and flavourless. It was just sad. My girlfriend still wanted dessert, while I was done with the place. She ordered apple pie a la mode, which appeared before us quickly, in the hands of a VERY apologetic waitress. You see, the pie was a mess on the plate. It wasn't in the shape of a slice of pie, because as the waitress explained, they take it from the freezer and heat it up (microwave it seemed), which causes the pie to just fall apart as the ice melts. My girlfriend hesitantly accepted the slice, only to stop after one bite. Why? The pie dough was either raw, or had become mush from the freezing/microwaving procedure. Fed up, we asked for the bill. I would like to take this opportunity to say that our waitress was great. She was prompt, apologetic, friendly, and never lost her smile. She was really helpful, and we left her a tip.With the sheer amount of gourmet burger restaurants opening up all over Toronto, I do not think there is ANY excuse for W Burger Bar to be offering up such little quality, for so much money. If they don't get their act together, I doubt they will be there much longer.


Question: Does the hotel have good customer service?

Love this place! In the heart of Downtown Toronto you can't experience a dine more better than the environment here. Although it is very loud it gets the people going!! Haha.. The food is great. Takoyaki balls, the sashimi salad, and much more! The customer service is great here. The only downside is that when during peak times the tables are small and can be a bit tight. Also the parking is pretty expensive cause you have to pay flat rate even if you're dining for just 45 minutes to an hour. Overall my experiences here have been wonderful, I highly recommend this place for anyone that isn't a newborn baby!

Answer: The customer service is great here

Love this place! In the heart of Downtown Toronto you can't experience a dine more better than the environment here. Although it is very loud it gets the people going!! Haha.. The food is great. <hl> Takoyaki balls, the sashimi salad, and much more! The customer service is great here . <hl> The only downside is that when during peak times the tables are small and can be a bit tight. Also the parking is pretty expensive cause you have to pay flat rate even if you're dining for just 45 minutes to an hour. Overall my experiences here have been wonderful, I highly recommend this place for anyone that isn't a newborn baby!

Love this place! In the heart of Downtown Toronto you can't experience a dine more better than the environment here. Although it is very loud it gets the people going!! Haha.. The food is great. Takoyaki balls, the sashimi salad, and much more! <hl> The customer service is great here <hl>. The only downside is that when during peak times the tables are small and can be a bit tight. Also the parking is pretty expensive cause you have to pay flat rate even if you're dining for just 45 minutes to an hour. Overall my experiences here have been wonderful, I highly recommend this place for anyone that isn't a newborn baby!

Takoyaki balls, the sashimi salad, and much more! <hl> The customer service is great here <hl> .


Question: How is the recommendation?

Lovely ambience. The decor is quite unique with high ceilings. To top it off,  the Mexican food is good. It's great for a date or celebrating a special occasion. Given it is tapas style, the bill will be on the higher side.

Answer: the Mexican food is good

Lovely ambience. The decor is quite unique with high ceilings. <hl> To top it off, the Mexican food is good . <hl> It's great for a date or celebrating a special occasion. Given it is tapas style, the bill will be on the higher side.

Lovely ambience. The decor is quite unique with high ceilings. To top it off, <hl> the Mexican food is good <hl>. It's great for a date or celebrating a special occasion. Given it is tapas style, the bill will be on the higher side.

To top it off, <hl> the Mexican food is good <hl> .


Question: How was the food condition?

After convincing a friend a couple of weeks to try out lunch at Under The Table but not being aware that this restaurant was closed on Mondays, we braved it there today and our quest was rewarded with a quiet, pleasant lunch at this foodies favored downtown eatery.My friend had one of the day's specials, a Cheeseburger with a crowning amount of near crispy bacon and a side of thick-cut bracelet sized onion rings that came with what I could assume as the UTT's own version of ancho-mayo as a dip. I don't ever remember properly tasting Jerk Chicken anywhere in Canada so curiosity got me to choose the Jerk Chicken Meal as a hmm, there's jerk chicken on the menu, must order it and maybe I will like it introduction to the dish. And I was glad that I order it. The amount of spice in the chicken seemed moderate enough that I did not feel it at the tip of my tongue and only as I continued chewing the meat. Not one biteful got me to quickly take a sip of the coffee to tame whatever degree of spice was present in the meat. Which means that I will now be opting for the Jerk Chicken if I ever go to a Caribbean restaurant at another date. As a Caribbean influenced dish I do wish that it was served with Rice and Peas since I've come to like this rice dish that I only trust Caribbean eateries to be able to prepare to properly. The flavors from the jerk chicken would go so well with it.I'm a big sucker for onion rings and I'm glad they were served with the burger, so when my friend got me to try one of his onion rings I was happy with the crispness of batter coating.Recently, I seem to have gotten into the habit of eating about half of the food on my plate and taking the rest home, which only means that I liked the meal and want to continue savoring it the next day :-) Oh, and the pictures speak more for themselves.

Answer: this foodies favored

<hl> After convincing a friend a couple of weeks to try out lunch at Under The Table but not being aware that this restaurant was closed on Mondays, we braved it there today and our quest was rewarded with a quiet, pleasant lunch at this foodies favored downtown eatery. <hl> My friend had one of the day's specials, a Cheeseburger with a crowning amount of near crispy bacon and a side of thick-cut bracelet sized onion rings that came with what I could assume as the UTT's own version of ancho-mayo as a dip. I don't ever remember properly tasting Jerk Chicken anywhere in Canada so curiosity got me to choose the Jerk Chicken Meal as a hmm, there's jerk chicken on the menu, must order it and maybe I will like it introduction to the dish. And I was glad that I order it. The amount of spice in the chicken seemed moderate enough that I did not feel it at the tip of my tongue and only as I continued chewing the meat. Not one biteful got me to quickly take a sip of the coffee to tame whatever degree of spice was present in the meat. Which means that I will now be opting for the Jerk Chicken if I ever go to a Caribbean restaurant at another date. As a Caribbean influenced dish I do wish that it was served with Rice and Peas since I've come to like this rice dish that I only trust Caribbean eateries to be able to prepare to properly. The flavors from the jerk chicken would go so well with it. I'm a big sucker for onion rings and I'm glad they were served with the burger, so when my friend got me to try one of his onion rings I was happy with the crispness of batter coating. Recently, I seem to have gotten into the habit of eating about half of the food on my plate and taking the rest home, which only means that I liked the meal and want to continue savoring it the next day :-) Oh, and the pictures speak more for themselves.

After convincing a friend a couple of weeks to try out lunch at Under The Table but not being aware that this restaurant was closed on Mondays, we braved it there today and our quest was rewarded with a quiet, pleasant lunch at <hl> this foodies favored <hl> downtown eatery.My friend had one of the day's specials, a Cheeseburger with a crowning amount of near crispy bacon and a side of thick-cut bracelet sized onion rings that came with what I could assume as the UTT's own version of ancho-mayo as a dip. I don't ever remember properly tasting Jerk Chicken anywhere in Canada so curiosity got me to choose the Jerk Chicken Meal as a hmm, there's jerk chicken on the menu, must order it and maybe I will like it introduction to the dish. And I was glad that I order it. The amount of spice in the chicken seemed moderate enough that I did not feel it at the tip of my tongue and only as I continued chewing the meat. Not one biteful got me to quickly take a sip of the coffee to tame whatever degree of spice was present in the meat. Which means that I will now be opting for the Jerk Chicken if I ever go to a Caribbean restaurant at another date. As a Caribbean influenced dish I do wish that it was served with Rice and Peas since I've come to like this rice dish that I only trust Caribbean eateries to be able to prepare to properly. The flavors from the jerk chicken would go so well with it.I'm a big sucker for onion rings and I'm glad they were served with the burger, so when my friend got me to try one of his onion rings I was happy with the crispness of batter coating.Recently, I seem to have gotten into the habit of eating about half of the food on my plate and taking the rest home, which only means that I liked the meal and want to continue savoring it the next day :-) Oh, and the pictures speak more for themselves.


Question: Does the offer fixed price?

Always a good experience at salad king. Spacious so it's great for people who have a lot of company. The food there is so affordable and the plates really do fill you up for such a great price!!

Answer: and the plates really do fill you up for such a great price

Always a good experience at salad king. Spacious so it's great for people who have a lot of company. <hl> The food there is so affordable and the plates really do fill you up for such a great price !! <hl>

Always a good experience at salad king. Spacious so it's great for people who have a lot of company. The food there is so affordable <hl> and the plates really do fill you up for such a great price <hl>!!

The food there is so affordable <hl> and the plates really do fill you up for such a great price <hl> !!


Question: How is food?

Food Quality & Price: All items under $5 (always options to add sides and toppings for a little extra). Drinks are NOT cheap however. I had the Mac & Cheese and the Yam Fries. Both dishes were delicious for the price.Facility: Typical pub atmosphere but the washrooms were pretty gross. They were modern but everything was falling apart. Soap dispensers were empty, hand dryer broken, floor was filthy... they definitely need to put in some sort of cleaning schedule with the staff. We sat on the patio which I much preferred to sitting inside (music inside was full blast, good luck holding a conversation). The only problem with the patio is that there were a lot of fruit flies/gnat flying around, so it an get annoying.Service: Service was generally good. As other echoed, food came out quite slowly. I ordered Yam Fries as app and the Mac & Cheese as main, but they both came out at the same time (bleh) - waited about 20 - 30 minutes. Waitress was lovely though. Checked back frequently and refilled our glasses when they were empty. She was friendly and held good conversation (I don't remember her name, but she looked like a shorter Margot Robbie). We stayed for quite a long time and she NEVER hurried us along. Didn't even passive-aggressively leave the bill on the table (which I appreciated) until we asked for it.Overall: I would definitely return for the price and the value. Don't go expecting gourmet!! It's ALWAYS packed. On a Thursday night, there is always a line up outside. I really enjoyed my time at The Warehouse!! Great for young college students looking for a cheap eat!!

Answer: Food Quality & Price

<hl> Food Quality & Price : All items under $5 (always options to add sides and toppings for a little extra). <hl> Drinks are NOT cheap however. I had the Mac & Cheese and the Yam Fries. Both dishes were delicious for the price. Facility: Typical pub atmosphere but the washrooms were pretty gross. They were modern but everything was falling apart. Soap dispensers were empty, hand dryer broken, floor was filthy... they definitely need to put in some sort of cleaning schedule with the staff. We sat on the patio which I much preferred to sitting inside (music inside was full blast, good luck holding a conversation). The only problem with the patio is that there were a lot of fruit flies/gnat flying around, so it an get annoying. Service: Service was generally good. As other echoed, food came out quite slowly. I ordered Yam Fries as app and the Mac & Cheese as main, but they both came out at the same time (bleh) - waited about 20 - 30 minutes. Waitress was lovely though. Checked back frequently and refilled our glasses when they were empty. She was friendly and held good conversation (I don't remember her name, but she looked like a shorter Margot Robbie). We stayed for quite a long time and she NEVER hurried us along. Didn't even passive-aggressively leave the bill on the table (which I appreciated) until we asked for it. Overall: I would definitely return for the price and the value. Don't go expecting gourmet!! It's ALWAYS packed. On a Thursday night, there is always a line up outside. I really enjoyed my time at The Warehouse!! Great for young college students looking for a cheap eat!!

<hl> Food Quality & Price <hl>: All items under $5 (always options to add sides and toppings for a little extra). Drinks are NOT cheap however. I had the Mac & Cheese and the Yam Fries. Both dishes were delicious for the price.Facility: Typical pub atmosphere but the washrooms were pretty gross. They were modern but everything was falling apart. Soap dispensers were empty, hand dryer broken, floor was filthy... they definitely need to put in some sort of cleaning schedule with the staff. We sat on the patio which I much preferred to sitting inside (music inside was full blast, good luck holding a conversation). The only problem with the patio is that there were a lot of fruit flies/gnat flying around, so it an get annoying.Service: Service was generally good. As other echoed, food came out quite slowly. I ordered Yam Fries as app and the Mac & Cheese as main, but they both came out at the same time (bleh) - waited about 20 - 30 minutes. Waitress was lovely though. Checked back frequently and refilled our glasses when they were empty. She was friendly and held good conversation (I don't remember her name, but she looked like a shorter Margot Robbie). We stayed for quite a long time and she NEVER hurried us along. Didn't even passive-aggressively leave the bill on the table (which I appreciated) until we asked for it.Overall: I would definitely return for the price and the value. Don't go expecting gourmet!! It's ALWAYS packed. On a Thursday night, there is always a line up outside. I really enjoyed my time at The Warehouse!! Great for young college students looking for a cheap eat!!

<hl> Food Quality & Price <hl> : All items under $5 (always options to add sides and toppings for a little extra).


Question: How did you like the service?

Came to try out this place since it has been so highly reviewed on yelp. Not sure if there is a recent change in ownership or what, my experience was disappointing. I have chosen one of the higher price point item on their lunch menu- the sashimi don lunch combo and was greatly disappointed. First off I have inquired the server when deciding between the chirashi don and sashimi don, server was not able to tell me what kind of fish will be served from either but she did suggest the sashimi don will serve the higher quality fish.When my dish came, it was simply a bed of miscellaneous diced up seafood on a bed of WARM rice. Other than salmon was in that mix, there were only tamago (sweetened-egg), tofu, imitation crab meat and seaweed. Upon some observations, sushi chefs mostly do not handle food hygienically, and it seems that the restaurants are owned by a group of Chinese or at least they have all Chinese employees which most are not very knowledgable.

Answer: my experience was disappointing

Came to try out this place since it has been so highly reviewed on yelp. <hl> Not sure if there is a recent change in ownership or what, my experience was disappointing . <hl> I have chosen one of the higher price point item on their lunch menu- the sashimi don lunch combo and was greatly disappointed. First off I have inquired the server when deciding between the chirashi don and sashimi don, server was not able to tell me what kind of fish will be served from either but she did suggest the sashimi don will serve the higher quality fish. When my dish came, it was simply a bed of miscellaneous diced up seafood on a bed of WARM rice. Other than salmon was in that mix, there were only tamago (sweetened-egg), tofu, imitation crab meat and seaweed. Upon some observations, sushi chefs mostly do not handle food hygienically, and it seems that the restaurants are owned by a group of Chinese or at least they have all Chinese employees which most are not very knowledgable.

Came to try out this place since it has been so highly reviewed on yelp. Not sure if there is a recent change in ownership or what, <hl> my experience was disappointing <hl>. I have chosen one of the higher price point item on their lunch menu- the sashimi don lunch combo and was greatly disappointed. First off I have inquired the server when deciding between the chirashi don and sashimi don, server was not able to tell me what kind of fish will be served from either but she did suggest the sashimi don will serve the higher quality fish.When my dish came, it was simply a bed of miscellaneous diced up seafood on a bed of WARM rice. Other than salmon was in that mix, there were only tamago (sweetened-egg), tofu, imitation crab meat and seaweed. Upon some observations, sushi chefs mostly do not handle food hygienically, and it seems that the restaurants are owned by a group of Chinese or at least they have all Chinese employees which most are not very knowledgable.

Not sure if there is a recent change in ownership or what, <hl> my experience was disappointing <hl> .


Question: What about place?

Absolutely gorgeous restaurant! This is your standard Keg restaurant only it is located in a HUGE mansion, making for an amazing ambiance and a gorgeous setting. I went here for a friend's birthday on a Saturday night, we were a group of 15 and since they don't take reservations on Fridays or Saturdays we were certainly in for a long wait (we were told about an hour). After our wait had exceeded an hour and we asked for an update we were told we would be seated shortly and the manager would do something for us. Figuring our group was on the verge of starvation (which we were) the manager came to us with a plate of canopies topped with a goat cheese bruschetta, absolutely delicious! A few minutes later she comes with a giant plate of fully loaded nachos, and these may have been some of the best nachos I have ever had! Loaded with lots of cheese (and high quality cheese at that) made them warm and very gooey, lots of jalapenos added a nice kick, I would definitely order these when I go back!  When we were finally seated everybody seemed to enjoy their food. It's the standard Keg menu so you are guaranteed a good steak. I had the French Onion soup to start and this was mind-blowing! So much cheese on top that was perfectly melted without being greasy, the broth was very rich and had a good beef flavour while the onion added a nice sweetness. I have never had a bad steak at the keg, and this occasion was no different. New York strip was cooked to perfection and was so tender it practically melted in my mouth, this time I tried it cooked Chicago style (meaning it is charred on the outside and cooked to order inside). This added a nice charred crust to the steak and actually did a better job of sealing in the juices; this cooking style is definitely worth a try. For sides I always go for the twice baked potato; bacon, cheese, and baked potato how could you go wrong?  This place gets bonus marks for letting our huge group split the bills and not adding an automatic gratuity (which most restaurants do for large groups). Definitely a great place to go with a large group, on a special occasion, or simply for a nice dinner. Overall great food, beautiful restaurant and good service! *My only complaint is the drinks were pretty expensive, bought a shot for my friend and it was nearly $9 for a standard shot! That's pricy!

Answer: Absolutely gorgeous restaurant

Absolutely gorgeous restaurant !

<hl> Absolutely gorgeous restaurant ! <hl> This is your standard Keg restaurant only it is located in a HUGE mansion, making for an amazing ambiance and a gorgeous setting. I went here for a friend's birthday on a Saturday night, we were a group of 15 and since they don't take reservations on Fridays or Saturdays we were certainly in for a long wait (we were told about an hour). After our wait had exceeded an hour and we asked for an update we were told we would be seated shortly and the manager would do something for us. Figuring our group was on the verge of starvation (which we were) the manager came to us with a plate of canopies topped with a goat cheese bruschetta, absolutely delicious! A few minutes later she comes with a giant plate of fully loaded nachos, and these may have been some of the best nachos I have ever had! Loaded with lots of cheese (and high quality cheese at that) made them warm and very gooey, lots of jalapenos added a nice kick, I would definitely order these when I go back! When we were finally seated everybody seemed to enjoy their food. It's the standard Keg menu so you are guaranteed a good steak. I had the French Onion soup to start and this was mind-blowing! So much cheese on top that was perfectly melted without being greasy, the broth was very rich and had a good beef flavour while the onion added a nice sweetness. I have never had a bad steak at the keg, and this occasion was no different. New York strip was cooked to perfection and was so tender it practically melted in my mouth, this time I tried it cooked Chicago style (meaning it is charred on the outside and cooked to order inside). This added a nice charred crust to the steak and actually did a better job of sealing in the juices; this cooking style is definitely worth a try. For sides I always go for the twice baked potato; bacon, cheese, and baked potato how could you go wrong? This place gets bonus marks for letting our huge group split the bills and not adding an automatic gratuity (which most restaurants do for large groups). Definitely a great place to go with a large group, on a special occasion, or simply for a nice dinner. Overall great food, beautiful restaurant and good service! *My only complaint is the drinks were pretty expensive, bought a shot for my friend and it was nearly $9 for a standard shot! That's pricy!

<hl> Absolutely gorgeous restaurant <hl>! This is your standard Keg restaurant only it is located in a HUGE mansion, making for an amazing ambiance and a gorgeous setting. I went here for a friend's birthday on a Saturday night, we were a group of 15 and since they don't take reservations on Fridays or Saturdays we were certainly in for a long wait (we were told about an hour). After our wait had exceeded an hour and we asked for an update we were told we would be seated shortly and the manager would do something for us. Figuring our group was on the verge of starvation (which we were) the manager came to us with a plate of canopies topped with a goat cheese bruschetta, absolutely delicious! A few minutes later she comes with a giant plate of fully loaded nachos, and these may have been some of the best nachos I have ever had! Loaded with lots of cheese (and high quality cheese at that) made them warm and very gooey, lots of jalapenos added a nice kick, I would definitely order these when I go back! When we were finally seated everybody seemed to enjoy their food. It's the standard Keg menu so you are guaranteed a good steak. I had the French Onion soup to start and this was mind-blowing! So much cheese on top that was perfectly melted without being greasy, the broth was very rich and had a good beef flavour while the onion added a nice sweetness. I have never had a bad steak at the keg, and this occasion was no different. New York strip was cooked to perfection and was so tender it practically melted in my mouth, this time I tried it cooked Chicago style (meaning it is charred on the outside and cooked to order inside). This added a nice charred crust to the steak and actually did a better job of sealing in the juices; this cooking style is definitely worth a try. For sides I always go for the twice baked potato; bacon, cheese, and baked potato how could you go wrong? This place gets bonus marks for letting our huge group split the bills and not adding an automatic gratuity (which most restaurants do for large groups). Definitely a great place to go with a large group, on a special occasion, or simply for a nice dinner. Overall great food, beautiful restaurant and good service! *My only complaint is the drinks were pretty expensive, bought a shot for my friend and it was nearly $9 for a standard shot! That's pricy!

<hl> Absolutely gorgeous restaurant <hl> !


Question: How was the taste of foods?

I had heard that this place had the best burger in Toronto. So I went there to check it out and I got the Priest, a cheeseburger that also has an option on top (an option is a deep fried portabello mushrooms stuffed with cheese). It was good, but the bun did not hold up at allllll. I sat outside on a bench and I struggled to eat it. The next time I went back I learned from my mistake and I got a plain cheeseburger. The bun this time held up perfectly and melded with the paddy and the cheese. It all just melted in my mouth, and I was thinking about it hours later. Sometimes I randomly think about it still. When this place comes to the west end I will become a regular.

Answer: the paddy and the cheese

I had heard that this place had the best burger in Toronto. So I went there to check it out and I got the Priest, a cheeseburger that also has an option on top (an option is a deep fried portabello mushrooms stuffed with cheese). It was good, but the bun did not hold up at allllll. I sat outside on a bench and I struggled to eat it. The next time I went back I learned from my mistake and I got a plain cheeseburger. <hl> The bun this time held up perfectly and melded with the paddy and the cheese . <hl> It all just melted in my mouth, and I was thinking about it hours later. Sometimes I randomly think about it still. When this place comes to the west end I will become a regular.

I had heard that this place had the best burger in Toronto. So I went there to check it out and I got the Priest, a cheeseburger that also has an option on top (an option is a deep fried portabello mushrooms stuffed with cheese). It was good, but the bun did not hold up at allllll. I sat outside on a bench and I struggled to eat it. The next time I went back I learned from my mistake and I got a plain cheeseburger. The bun this time held up perfectly and melded with <hl> the paddy and the cheese <hl>. It all just melted in my mouth, and I was thinking about it hours later. Sometimes I randomly think about it still. When this place comes to the west end I will become a regular.

The bun this time held up perfectly and melded with <hl> the paddy and the cheese <hl> .