Not a big menu, but offers a different style of food. Small tapas and plates that sounded fusion and interesting. Two of us tried a whole bunch of dishes out, each one having to wait a long while for, but were a bit disappointed when each came out in a minuscule amount. I get that they are tapas, but at a price of $7-10 before tax, each of us needed to probably order 5 in order to get full and that would get expensive real quick. The stuffed chicken was very mediocre although server made it seem delicious. Came out a bit cold and was literally done in one bite. The smallest chicken legs I've seen. Watermelon with feta was so tiny, literally four small slices of watermelon the size of your thumb and I was barely able to taste it to determine whether I liked it or not, before the dish disappeared. Foie and tartere my friend said tasted ok but was also tiny. The mexican corn were two halves and was quite good, similar to La Carnitas street corn. Handroll sushi was the smallest hand roll i've seen at $7 for just one. A dark and cool atmosphere, but the high stools were uncomfortable to sit on. If you want to order a dish or two after having eaten dinner elsewhere, and wanted a bar to drink a, maybe try 416. I probably wouldnt come back. read more

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I had come here about a year and a half ago...and had a not-so-great experience. That time, it was really crowded, the music was way too loud (couldn't even have a conversation with my friends), and the lobster roll I ordered was $7 and didn't taste good. Recently, I decided to give this place another chance. This time around, it wasn't crowded, the music wasn't too loud, and I ordered a bigger sampling of food off their menu. Tried the steak tartare, pork steamed bun, korean fried chicken, eggplant sangwich doubledown, infladita mexicana, and the portuguese rissois de camaro. Out of all these, my favourite was the korean fried chicken. We even ordered a second plate of it. However, while the seasoning of the chicken was well done, I found that the quality of the chicken meat was not great. It had a funny taste to it (but I didn't get sick after). The rest of the dishes were pretty decent - but nothing that stood out to me too much. Steak tartare came on toast that was burnt. In terms of drinks - the creemore amber was really good! Overall a fun place to hang out and a cool place to take friends who are visiting from out of town. read more

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It was really loud inside the restaurant, mainly from the cluster of customers inside the small restaurant. I found it difficult to hear even my friend who was sitting right next to me. This is not a good place for a date because you'll probably end up shouting at each other and/or start nodding and pretending you understand what the other person is saying after a few times of "What? What did you say?" in order to keep the conversation going. It's a good spot for a casual hang-out though. Their menu changes every so often and the selection is rather small (which made it easy on the kitchen to serve up all of the food very quickly). There were no utensils on the table. Everything was meant to be eaten with hands or the wooden picks which were provided. We ended up getting most of the 'mains' to try but still shared almost everything. The Foie Gras Torchon with Toasts was probably the best item all night! This was a cylinder-shaped glob of foie gras served with applesauce and toasts. The foie gras was incredibly smooth and so delicious! I couldn't believe how good this was. I was looking forward to the Korean Fried Chicken after seeing it on a photo on Instagram. It definitely looked great and smelled tarty from the spices. The chicken bites were more tough than I would have liked. I ordered the Eggplant Sangwich Doubledown. This was a sandwich made with eggplants as the bread with cheese between it. It was okay. The eggplant didn't actually taste like eggplant as there were some quinoa infused into it. The cheese was very gooey and chewy. I think I left this on the table for too long that when I ate it, it was already a bit cold and wasn't optimal. I enjoyed the Lamb Kofta too. There were two skewers of this so we split it up between the three of us. The sauce was quite good too. The Steak Tartare was unexpectedly served on two toasts a la bruschetta style. This made it difficult to share between three people. I thought that the steak tartare was okay. Pairing it with the bread made the taste of the raw beef stand out less. Lastly, we shared the Black Cod Onigiri. This was perfect for sharing for the three of us. It was adorable too! The black cod was backpacked on to a piece of rice with seaweed like sushi! This was really good too although it was definitely small in size. The service here was excellent as our server was attentive and made sure our water glasses were full. He also make sure to clear any empty dishes promptly too. All in all, I thought that 416 Snack Bar was very expensive for what it offered (I split around $20 for my bill) and I didn't leave with a full stomach. I'm happy I finally got to try it but I don't see a need to return for another visit at all. read more

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An intimate footprint with an interesting mix of tapas style servings with drinks to be drank... 416 is the place. Off Queen W near the north west corner of Bathurst, this place is just the spot to take a rest, have a beverage and get a refresher. We were three so we had a bit of a mix for our small plate orders. Korean fried chicken (we literally just came from having it at Chimac too LOL), dim sum, foie gras, and two orders of arancini. How's that for a mix of things? The fried chicken is in a bit of a tangy sauce kind of a sweet chili type. It was good, boneless popcorn type served with two toothpicks which we sort of needed for the other things. There's no cutlery here except for the spreader that came with the foie gras so we used that to cut the other apps up. The dim sum were 3 dumpling type stacks with 2 each for a total of 6 which works out to be about 2 bucks a piece. They were good but dim sum is the kind of thing if you're like me you can eat like 30 of those... The foie gras was served with a side of sauce and a good number of crostini slivers for spreading. It was also good and I that spreading knife came in handy. The arancini which were not on the menu (special) were also great. Not as good as say what Libretto makes but better than decent. Overall the food here is small because it's a SNACK bar right? There's a good mix of things to eat with your drinks but don't come here looking for dinner unless you want to order a bunch of things and get full that way. Of all the things we had here I think I liked them all equally and I can't say anything was amazingly great but all were better than just ok. Have a drink, have a seat, take a load off and have something small on the side. Have a snack in 416 as they do that! read more

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Solid 3.5 Really small hidden bar just off of Queen and Bathurst. We came here looking to grab a small bite to eat since many other places were closing soon. It was a Saturday night, needless to say it was pretty crowded, but we managed to get a spot right when we walked in. Interior is pretty nice with a nice vibe, very dark, with candles on every table, music was a bit loud though so I wouldn't recommend it for a first date. Also, no utensils! All food is eaten with your hands. The menu had a lot of interesting options, we decided on the steak tartare, gyro and foie gras and I had wine as well (their drink selection is huge!). Food was pretty good, nothing to complain about and the servers were very attentive! Our order for foie gras wasn't put in, our server notified us and gave it to us for free, which was great. If you're looking for drinks or something small to eat and are in the area I would give this place a chance, thought be aware that it can be hard to get seats when it's busy. read more

416 Snack Bar - Foie gras, comes with applesauce - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was so excited to check this place out after all the reviews, but it was such a let down. Everything was mediocre at best, I suppose the appeal is a late night snack bar, otherwise, not that great. Food (2/5)- not great. We got the Korean fried chicken, it was pretty bad, so much sauce, not enough spices. The oysters were good, but just came with a weird vinegar sauce and horseradish. The pork bao was ok, but had so much fat and sauce. Really sounds like a place you would only enjoy the food if you had a few drinks already. Drinks (4/5)- good selection of beer and wine, full bar so I'm sure they can make anything, but no cocktail list. Vibe (4/5)- kinda scetchy, really small spot, I liked the bar, candles and wood tables. Service (3/5)- really slow for an empty spot. I think it's better if you sit at the bar. Overall (3/5)- would go again if I was a few drinks in, really wanted to snack on something, and nothing else was open. read more

416 Snack Bar - The Korean Fried Chicken. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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416 Snack Bar is a little spot with a lot of character! The style of dining is Tapas and they will not provide you with silverware as everything is meant to be eaten with your hands. This cozy place offers a menu that is very diverse and doesn't highlight one culture, however aims to bring you the best of the best! My favorite menu items we had were the dim sum snack stack, foie gras torchon with toasts, and lastly the steak tartare. They do not accept reservations and are usually always very busy. Great place to meet friends and chill. read more

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Tried this place out with my friend tuesday after my class .. was kinda hungry & I love tapas places & had bookmarked this place. It seems from the pictures that the menu options change every couple months, & the previous months had the stuff i would have loved lol . Limited menu Must say, very small place, seats are very close together so be prepared to get pretty intimate with the 'table' next to you lol. This place is mad loud .. so you gotta yell your way through. Its a bar type feel so the volume may be okay for most . The food is VERY small portions . Pretty much just a bite . Definitely not to share . Nonetheless, it tasted pretty good for the most part . We got Octo Bravas-which i generally like octopus and squid very much-, falafal double down, not bad . Pakoras , pretty good. & we tried the special thing which was an empinada, loved it . Unfortunately i only took a pick of the octo-brava , which is a beaut, take a look haha Did leave hungry obviously lol very small portioned But for drinks its probably a good option read more

Cute little spot with snacks and dranks. We came on a Saturday night with a party of four. Queen Street gets a bit crowded but this place was packed but not too packed that we couldn't find a table. We were sat within 5 minutes. It's literally a snack bar so don't come here if you're starving for a huge meal. I ordered the Korean fried chicken and the flavor was SO good! Food came out in about 10 minutes. Our server was attentive and even let me sample the cider before tasting it. There's a pretty decent wine and beer selection. If all your friends have the same taste in wine, it may be best to just get a bottle. This place is good for dates. I didn't feel the music was too loud like the other reviewers noted. We could still hear each other perfectly fine. Maybe if you're closer to the speaker/bar it's louder and harder to hear. Also, even though the menu only lists beer and wine, they pretty much have a full bar so you can get cocktail wasted too if you're about that life. The candles are also a unique table touch. read more

416 Snack Bar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place has been on my hit list for a couples years now. My partner and I went at close to midnight (Sunday night) after the Nas and Lauren Hill concert and it was still packed even though it was technically a Monday now. Thankfully the kitchen was open. We had to wait 5-10 mins to be seated. Expect to sit closely next to others on a table of 6 unless you're okay with the bar seats. They really just have a couple tables for two people. The ambiance is nice. Great hip hop music with candles on the table. The service was excellent! We got wet clothes to clean our hands with. Many of the items on the menu were sold out for the night. And there are only a limited number of vegetarian options on this menus. I kept hearing about the Korean Chicken. Although I didn't try it (partner did) I tried the sauce which wasn't great at all - what's everyone raving about ? My partner said it wasn't great.... I believe him. * falafel double down: was tasty and had a hot spicy kick but not enough spice. * the eggplant sangwich double down was hot (temperature wise), the bun was delicious with filling and the inside was meh. Recommendation: maybe they can have the eggplant sangwich double down bun with the falafel double down inside-ingredients. That might bring the emerged product back to life. Bathrooms were out of toilet paper and the ceiling had a crack in it. Confused about the guy standing outside the restaurant who was opening and closing doors for people - wondering what his purpose is? read more

Every now and then I stumble upon a gem of a bar/restaurant completely unintentionally and am immediately pleased with myself as if I somehow plotted its discovery. This snack bar has such a wicked selection of snacks and drinks that I will definitely return despite hands down the most annoying stools in the city. They should really do something about those. My friend and I ordered the fish platter and mowed it down like we hadn't eaten in days it was that good. I personally did not come up for air. My friend and I agreed after we both could have ordered our own platter and we might next time. Sooooo good. We left inspired. They need more comfortable seats though. read more

416 Snack Bar - Octo Bravas - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Some delicious food. Small plates. I had the Korean Fried Chicken, spicy Tuna hand roll and a steamed bun w/ pork & fish (off menu). Flavors were perfect. read more

416 Snack Bar - Korean Fried Chicken - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've passed by this place way too many times and finally I can safely say I've visited 416 Snack Bar. Your typical dark, hipster, somewhat-intimate, but loud dive bar, 416 SB is popular with the locals as it's serving some tapas and drinks with a twist. Beware if you're not into sharing tables and sitting closely to strangers this may not be your place, however great place to strike up a conversation with random people. Nonetheless 416 SB is a great place with a great group of friends. Service was great! and well organized, one person to take reservations, and the rest to take our orders. Our waiter was efficient in providing us recommendations for us first timers. Below is the breakdown: ***Jerk Fish; lovely presentation and worth every bite of jerk flavor. It's a fun dish especially for those who love to eat with their hands, great selection of condiments to wrap your fish in lettuce. 5/5 ***Korean Fried Chicken; served with sticks, it almost felt like eating general Tsao Chicken. However presentation was bang on and portions were good, however a little too much on the sweet side. 3/5 ***Oysters; Served typically on ICE, not much of a surprised, however it was worth the try. Presentation was beautiful 3.5/5 Grenache was my choice of beverage....nice and smooth to compliment all of the dishes we had. Ambiance 5/5 Food 4/5 Cleanliness 3.5./5 Price 4/5 read more

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On a mission to try tested and true Toronto institutions, we ended up here on a rainy day for some snacks. I knew what I was getting into with this place - to a degree. The fact of the matter is: 416 delivers high quality, yummy snacks. Their portion size is just tiny. After some steak tartar, korean chicken and homemade snickers bar, we probably left hungrier than when we came. I'm glad we went but I find it hard to find reason to return at these prices and portions. read more

Snack-sized foods is always a win for me. It's the dim-sum loving part of me that screams YESSSS to variety, and 416 Snack Bar provides variety at a great price too! My visit here was wrapping up a 2-part dinner, so the fact that dinner #2 here was devoured should speak volumes of how good the food was! BF and I ordered steak tartare ($7), korean fried chicken ($5), reuben ($7) and fish steamed bun ($5). Do you see these prices over there?! Fantastic prices - my favourite was the steak tartare, which really hits the carnivore spot in me. The KFC was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Noms. The unpleasant part is that this place is packed to the brim. BF and I sat at the picnic table in the front, and we were shoulder to shoulder, literally. Everytime I reached forward, I apologized for nudging the dude next to me. However....BF and I ended up chatting with these dudes later on and they were pretty cool!!! So that's an upside! Just be prepared to shout your private conversations out loud, otherwise there's no way anyone can hear you over the music! read more

416 Snack Bar - "KFC" Korean fried chicken - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I love this spot, great for delicious "finger" foods. Literally have all my favs... foie, tartare and oysters and great cocktails and yet it's so casual. Such an easy going vibe. Right up my alley!!! read more

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I've only been to this place twice and both times were on a Monday -- It was packed on both of these nights, which gives you an indication as to how popular this place has become already. And I plan on hitting this spot up on future Mondays because the DJs are ridiculous, playing hip-hop, funk and rare grooves. Though it shouldn't really be relevant to the greatness of this place, I have to admit this venue was crawling with incredibly good-looking girls -- including a stunning female bartender. Definitely a plus for the fellas! Okay, so the atmosphere is warm -- literally. Seems like the kitchen might not be very well ventilated and gets super hot in there when waiting for the washroom or hanging around the DJ booth. Sort of made me feel a little dizzy at times and hopefully something they will fix before summer hits. If you're lucky enough to get a table I am certain it's a much more comfortable temperature near the front. They have some pretty great beer available including Löwenbräu and some giant bottles of organic UK beer which name escapes me right now. They also have a couple of draft beers on tap that come out of a tree log! The snacks... I've only had the Jamaican patty and the pizza pocket and both were delicious -- especially after a few drinks. And as far as I know the kitchen is open until 2:00am, which is brilliant. Definitely into this place right now. Not sure what chaos goes on during the weekend but given the fact it's a hot spot I would think it could very well be a zoo on Friday and Saturday. I just hope that fine bartender is working next time I go! read more

416 Snack Bar - Photo by Courtney Lee Yip. Courtesy of BlogTO.com - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I'd give it a 4 if it wasn't for slow service and portion size/$ value combined.... It's a cute small place, excellent for drinks and a bite to eat. To my surprise, I would have say this is designed to be a place less for sharing, per say, but more for ordering many different things for yourself that are small portions. I would say that you CAN come here with 2 people only and still get the same experience you would with a group (group is not needed). Or come with an even number of eaters. Hm, how do I explain? Most of the portions are not shareable, and even if you can, you either have to suck it up and eat your friends half bitten food, or order another one. There are no cutlery (as per house rule) which makes a different eating dynamic. Yet, most portions are made for 1 person. Everyone on the menu is around $4-5 each. BUT, IT INCLUDES TAXES. It can also get really dangerous from a price point, about what you order, but I was pleasantly surprised with a food bill (not including drinks) came out to be $15pp (even with a $4 mini burger). If you don't like sharing what you didn't eat (yes, this was in the back of my mind) you may be paying a premium here. And we weren't hungry leaving the place either, which was really good! What did we get: - Grilled Thing (daily item that changes) - today it was a quesadilla in a corn tortilla (i don't like the smell). some sort of indistinguishable meat product with lots of cheese - x4 slices (ask them to cut) in one order - Salmon Skin Bun - crispy salmon skin in a chinese bun shaped like a taco - meh, would have been better if it was warm x1/portion - Pork Belly Bun - similar to the above but with a pork belly in it - if you like Shanghainese Fat Pork belly (fay joo yook), you'll be disappointed with this x1/portion - Scotch Benny (ORDER THIS!) - best on the menu - Semi boiled egg, covered in pork coating, with batter cooked to a crisp, smothered in hollendaise sauce - yum. x2/portion - Scallop Creviche - cilantro crazy scallops on a tortilla chip - was okay, an acquired taste x2/portion - Steak Tartare - another acquired taste x2/portion - Italian Sausage - a mini sausage on a mini hot dog bun covered with cooked sweet peppers x1/portion - Mini sliders - a beef patty, in burger bun, with cheese and usual burger fixings $4 each x1/portion - Smore - melted chocolate and marshmellow between two gramcrackers - the mmw was cooked on a fire. (x1 portion) $4 Note: it was only really the scotch egg benny, and the beef slider that really was a filing meal. If you didn't get this, you might be really hungry. It seems like the menu changes quite a bit, and the meals on the Blog, I didn't see on the menu. Don't be disappointed. Go in with no expectations. While I was eating all this, the back of my mind wished that the prices were lower, or more portions on the plate. But thinking about it now, it wasn't that bad, and you can really go crazy to your heart's delight without over paying too much. It was just annoying to see the prices and the portion on my plate and thinking whether this was worth it. I would be more happy with this place if they had more shareable plates (like 2 on a plate) and/or they gave the diner a sense of the portion they will be getting. The staff here is friendly, and attentive when they weren't busy. We found a table at 6pm for 8 of us (but with bar stools and a very close proximity that chatting was a little awkward, and you could only chat with the person you're directly facing). Around 8pm, it started getting really full, and they had no time for us. The food came out slower and slower and it took forever to get the bill. Sometimes you had to ask twice. With a small menu, you'd think they would be able to handle it. Great place for drinks - lots of beer options like Mill Street, Duggan's, Flying Monkey, Speckled Hen - and lots of wine options. $6-7 a glass It also got really really loud when full, to the put I think we were shouting at each other. Yes, this place forced me to live outside my comfort zone twice (sharing half eaten food, and paying for what I didn't eat) but I was very sated. Conclusion: I'll come back one day. Probably with one other person, and someone I wanted to have drinks and catch up on life. Or just the Scotch Egg Benny. read more

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Things you should know: - this is not a place to have dinner, it's a hipster bar with dinner-type food in snack portions in placement of bar food. - ironically, drink selection is very limited. - each "tapa" is individual-sized. - as a "rule" they dont have cutlery - small place with no reservations - seat yourself, don't expect service - music really loud. The conception of this place is interestingly executed. "416 snack bar" includes snacks from all cultures found within the 416, which includes pork belly bun, latkes, pizza pocket, braised rib sandwich, spanakipita, bahn mi, etc. . The food is pretty good overall, though the pizza pocket and spanakipita were really bland. If you decide to make a dinner out of it, don't get expect to get full unless you order at least five items for yourself on the menu. A nice place to take a date or happy hour, if you're not expecting service at all. The people who work there can be extremely indifferent and rude to you like they're doing you a favour to open this place. read more

416 Snack Bar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The 416 + Bars + Snacks = One hell of a math equation. Seriously, Pythagorus has nothing on this magical trifecta. As the name of the place implies, everything is bite size, even the bar itself. A perfect place to saddle up on a stool with some friends and enjoy a few after work Maker's and gingers and order an array of tiny treats. Why is it that eating a bunch of small snacks makes you feel like you've been better behaved than when you indulge in one large plate? Ah. Who cares. It's working for me. They often have decent DJs spinning and their servers are much trendier than you or I can ever aspire to be. This doesn't really affect the service or anything about the place, but it has to be remarked upon -- it constantly looks like they're filming a scene in the new Joseph Gordan-Levit flick. PEPPER POINTS for their oysters served on a bed of salt. Ever-changing, always fresh pearls. read more

Loved this place. Had a spectacular time. Our waiter (the owner) was the friendliest, coolest, most helpful person ever (gave us a great rec for our next spot, Bar Raval). I guess that's a little extreme, but you get the point. Great service. Really solid drinks. He was just whipping up off-menu cocktails left and right. If we wanted something, he figured it out. And props to the Caesar drink (clamato juice is sort of great). I'm a sucker for tapas style. We had a group of 7, and we ordered like it. The food is nothing to write home about, per se, but literally everything we ate was very solid. Only the falafel and reuben sandwich were average. We had multiple orders of the vietnamese duck, argentinian barbecue, spring rolls (!), and the korean fried chicken (!). Honestly, we just had a downright rowdy, good time. To be fair, I wonder if we'd be able to replicate all the stars aligning in such a way again. read more

Very small nicely decorated coze place. They have a bar that seats around 10 and they get creative with sitting ( right at the same table as the DJ). Can seat a single table of 8-10. Alot of fans and the front opens up for fresh air. Music are loud and they have real candles making it perfect for dates. There is no parking near so dont drive. Couple craft beer on tab, lots of wine choices and a bar for mix drinks. For food, i find everything is average except for the pork bao (excellent). Best deal is the korean chicken. the foe gra was ok along with the beef tartar. Remember the place is small so they probably pre make everything so food is ok. The bartender is the owner who is super nice. There is table service and they seat you. There is no place to dance. read more

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I'd give this place a 5 but seating is hard to come by and the bar stools are butt killers. 4.5 I'd say. First timer and I love this place, I did spend a pretty penny but the prices are fair, everything is including tax and each tapas plate is about $5 and a decent portion. Beers on tap 20oz are only $7, sweet! I'll have to get a group of friends to come out the next time around but seats go fast. I really like this place as unlike many up and commer restaurant it's actually decently close to DT core. Everything was fantastic, foie grais plate, oyster, pork belly, eggs benny and lobster roll, pics attached! read more

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Have tried to go here twice only be turned away with weird reasons. The first time, was a group of 6 and we were told it would be a 20 minute wait. After waiting 20 minutes and being offered a table, the waitress suddenly said another group had showed up and that she had forgotten they were waiting.. smh. The second time was just me and a friend and they were at capacity again. I was told it would be a 40 minute wait and couldn't wait in the bar for my friend because they were at capacity. Although a lot of people were leaving at the same time and no one else was waiting. I left and went to tequila bookworm which is just around the corner - and got a text less than 10 min later that a table is available. I maybe have one more attempt in me before I give up forever. Strike 2 416, maybe the third time's the charm? read more

What can I say. This guy is a genius. Perfect menu design with a little something for everyone. Attention to detail with any hint of pretention is the real jujitsu here. Burgers cooked medium rare without having to ask on fresh soft buns. Let's face it: takeout is never that great because food is never as good in containers and not fresh from the kitchen. This food holds up remarkably well, probably because it's so good to start with. Don't miss the Korean chicken. Magic! Look forward to some in-dining here and a pox on the government for punishing this enterprising food-preneur when restaurants aren't even vectors. read more

Taste: I come here a lot after a late night out, so it 's always satisfying. A really diverse menu is offered here. The Spicy Tuna Handroll was good. I liked the added crunch of the taro chips in the handroll. I also tasted the Korean Fried Chicken which was seasoned very well, and the sweet and spicy sauce that coated the pieces was spot on. My favourite bite was the Eggplant Sangwich Doubledown because it was well balanced with the crunchy eggplant, and soft mozzarella and tomato. It was like a snack size eggplant lasagna! Service: The servers and bartenders were nice and quick. Just expect for a small lineup on a nice night. The wait is never too long though (about 10-15 minutes). Value: Most items on the menu are $5. Other than the oysters and some platters that they offer, their menu items range from $5 - $7. I think it's the perfect value for their snack size plates. Ambiance: Although it is a small space and a little dark, I like the ambiance. It's a cool place to hang with good music always playing. read more

416 Snack Bar - 1am at 416 snack bar. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This mini-resto/bar at Queen and Bathurst is what I would call "dive-chic". Digression: Reviewers below complain about 'hipsters' (I'm getting so sick of that word btw) but I see them simply as cool boys / beautiful girls in their 20s and 30s. To my fellow Yelpers: What makes these people hipsters? The fact that they have an urban sensibility? To me, the pejorative word "hipster" means someone who has an "I'm cooler than you" attitude. Did you speak to everyone at 416 Snack Bar to assess whether they're all douches? If not, the hipster factor is irrelevant. Anyway. Dark, divey yet still somehow sexy interior...There was no bouncer on the night we went (Fri at about 10:15pm) and the DJ in the corner was spinning some loud, sweet old-school hip hop etc. The place was pretty rammed. Seating is limited, so if you go during peak hours be prepared to hover awkwardly in the middle of the room before scoring a table or a seat at the bar. At any rate....the limited snack menu of mostly high-calorie options are FUCKING WICKED-ASS. Sorry :) They are truly that awesome. Plus, all are "cutlery free"! Cutlery is so overrated. Crispy morsels of boneless Korean fried chicken-on-a-stick are doused in sweet-spicy sauce and are highly, highly (highly to the power of awesome) addictive. Cantonese shumai (dumplings, essentially) are moist and superbly flavourful. The mini reuben sandwich is OTHERWORLDLY. Didn't try the scotch egg benny or oysters, but will do next time. Nice wine list to boot, featuring some great Canadian wineries (Organized Crime, Rosehall Run) and they even have Ontario's Waupoos apple cider on draft! Impressive. I'll be back for more apres-joint snacks for-fucking-sure! read more

Two years since the last Yelp review and I say that this place is a trendy, cozy tapas bar that deserves your attention. Located near the corner of Bathurst and Queen, it's a New York vibe bar that serves 4 star tapas food. We tried the spicy tuna roll (a bit too salty if you use the soya sauce), the beef tartar (pretty tasty), the oysters (only OK) and the Korean fried chicken (delicious) and we satisfied with the portions. Drinks were ice cold and service was fast. They have enough staff to feed an army! The venue is chill and hip, a bunch of 20's and 30's here. Would highly recommend for the experience. I'd say this place is a hipper, more chill version of Black Hoof. We came on a Tuesday evening at 7:30 pm and still got a seat. Recommendations: try the spicy tuna roll but skip the soya sauce. The staff are super nice and quick. The space is good for max groups of 4. read more

416 Snack Bar ain't joking when they say they're a snack bar. The portion sizes are micro-sized, as though they bought the "Honey I Shrunk the Kids" Ray-Gun off Ebay and generously shot all of their menu items with it (alright, they aren't thaaaaat small but you got the point). Forget about sharing... anything. The food is damn tasty, so you won't want to share your one bite of goodness anyways. Keep those elbows up yelpers! The place is nice, it's a restaurant I would want to own. I would of course turn down the music a tad bit, but that's just me, I like having conversation about the skittle-sized food I'm having. I would also expand the drink list. Just because the space is small doesn't mean I have compensate by having everything else small too. As I said before, the food was delicious but pricey especially when I have to order (or want to order but can't justify the price for) doubles of a dish. The Kentucky fried quail was great, two pieces of KFC tasting quail served in a mini bucket. The Devils on a Horseback (apple stuffed prunes wrapped with prosciutto) were the best things I've had in a while. They sound awkward to put in your mouth but they taste damn good going in, and coming out. The zucchini flowers were good too, stuffed with cheese and deep fried. Overall, visit the place. Go with 2 people (including yourself), an open mind and a very small stomach. Worst comes to worst, a McD's is close by (I personally had that after wards myself, confessions of a foodie). read more

*** 3.5 *** Don't want to eat a lot, but like to try everything on the menu? 416 Snack Bar manages to cater to both needs while putting their own spin on some of Toronto's ethnically diverse eats. With a short card and all their items hovering around the five-dollar mark, it's easy to eat your way down the entire menu of nibbles. Pork Belly Bun While David Chang's version of the pork bun he made popular isn't landing on Canadian soil for another 18 months or so, I hear-tell that 416 Snack Bar does a good rendition. With the requisite hoisin and scallions, there was also something slightly pickled that gave it an extra texture and vinegary punch. Chang comparisons aside, this pork belly bun stands on its own. Latkes I hadn't had a latke in years, so I ate these with some nostalgia. Topped with gravlax and a sprinkle of dill, these were pretty much what you'd expect. Jamaican Beef Patty The Jamaican beef patty was filled with shredded beef instead of the ground mush I was expecting. It came sided with a tasty hot sauce that gave it some kick. I found the pastry a bit dry and hard, though I feel that this is how the shell is supposed to be. I'm not really sure, given my negligible beef patty experience. Saigon Mini Sub Their take on the Vietnamese sub, the Saigon mini sub, is a tasty one with a softer bun. The slice of pate made this a richer version than what you'd find along Spadina. I wanted more coriander and hot peppers however, as they are notes that I heavily associate with the sub. These are pretty minor gripes, as I'd order this again. Napolitano Pizza Pocket Salty with a decent tomato taste, their Napolitano pizza pocket was essentially a bread-and-cheese mass - very filling. Though I had a saucier picture in my head, since you can eat only with your fingers here, I was glad that it held together so well. The room is done up with rustic and reclaimed touches, making the space less dive and more derelicte. I counted seats for 32 in groups of 4-6, with 8 at the bar. Bring your own utensils and wet-naps if you don't like using your fingers! (x-posted from the blog) read more

416 Snack Bar - Jamaican Patty - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've been wanting to check this place out for a while and the wait was worth it! 416 snack bar offers up tasty morsels of Asian inspired cuisine. It's not a very big place, quite intimate so I would suggest this place for groups of 2-4, nothing bigger. By 8pm on a weekday this place is packed and buzzing with energy. We had the best seats in the house, right in front of the food prep area. Let me tell you, I would gladly volunteer as quality control cuz I wanted to take a bite out of everything! They have a few selections of draught, bottles and cans of beer, a pretty great selection of white and red wine, and good ol' hard liquor. We tried a variety of items: Lamb spiedini (lamb skewers with a mint sauce - this was their special thing), Wakame salad (excellent wasabi dressing), Pork bun (so so good, I could have eaten 5 of these), Idly Sambar (rice dumplings served with a lentil curry - the curry was prepared really well) and the cheese board that came with a selection of artisan Brie, Blue cheese and one other that I forget. The prices range from $5-9 per dish. A couple honourable mentions since I didn't get to try these but watched them being prepared: steak tartare and the Latin heat board. With all that food and a drink each our bill came to 45$ which is pretty decent. Service here is also fantastic. I must have asked a million questions about the food and preparation and they were so forthcoming. The food came promptly and our server checked in on us regularly despite how busy it was. I'm told they will be freshening up their menu soon. Though, I imagine some of the popular items will remain. read more

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Cute quaint spot! With a minimalist metal gridded exterior, I almost walked right past it! The interior was rustic, yet sleek and modern. With partial wood wall paneling & ceiling, the other half black and raw. I simply loved the open concept square-shaped bar tucked away at the back and the multi-level types of seating arrangements. The first thing that caught my attention were the tall white candles with their silver metal holders. What a romantic touch! Then there was the menu! Very clever design! Using an old metal clipboard, the pages were regular lined paper, with letters printed the old-fashioned way by typewriter? Beautiful! It was a catchup date with my friend visiting from out-of-town. We arrived right as the doors opened, so we got first dibs on the seats! Choosing one of the bar seats for two, it was a perfect spot to people watch, and it amazed me that these bar stools were surprisingly comfortable for our 3 hour gabfest! TAPA STYLE Be forewarned, this is a tapa-style bar! Be prepared to order lots and pay lots. Each dish ranged from $2-$9, but the majority of the items were $5. We ordered almost everything on the menu (except the $80 caviar). The food bill came to $80 with tax & tip. Everything was made very well and was tasty, and we were full and very much satisfied all night! MUST TRY Oysters - fresh, juicy, meaty, yum! Pork Belly Bun - the bun was soft & sweet and the pork was deliciously fatty Egg Benny - came hot, soft & creamy like an egg custard SERVICE Awesome! Some of the most friendly and attentive waitstaff in all of Toronto! Our water glass was always full! We always had food at our table and never any empty dirty plates. For 3 hours, that's service! read more

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Fell as backwards into this place. Just happen to be walking by with a friend looking for a place to have a drink and some food. Small and cozy. You have to get lucky to get a table. But it's well worth it. The food is absolutely amazing. No entries, just small finger bites, but a few of them can fill you up and are very tasty. read more

We went to 416 Snack Bar on Saturday after 6:30pm and did not have to wait. To my surprise, there were multiple tables vacant. The place itself was small, but had a cool rustic feel. I have to say the two washrooms were really unique -very small, but everything was placed efficiently. It reminded me of a washroom in Japan. The food came very quickly and the waiters were always around to refill our water. We ordered: Eggplant sangwich double down ($4) - this was my fave dish. The eggplant was deep fried and tasted amazing. Price is good for this dish. A must try (A+) - shareable between two people Spicy Tuna Handroll ($6): This was not worth $6. The ginger overpowered the tuna so I didn't really tasted the tuna. They didn't put a lot of tuna in the handroll either. The only unique thing about this dish was that they put taro shavings in the roll, which gave it a crunchy taste. (B-) - not sharable Korean Fried Chicken: ($5) Very spicy - be careful if you aren't a fan of spice. A tip to the resto is to put on the menu that this dish is spicy. I drank a lot of water because I don't handle spice well. However, I have to say that the spice was nicely paired with the chicken so I recommend this for people that like spice. (B+). - shareable between 2-4 people. Empanada: ($5) - the crust was crunchy, which was good. The filling was okay. Nothing special - a small piece of egg, olive and some pork. What made this dish was the sauce that it came with. A curry type sauce. (B) - shareable between 2 people Steak tartare ($7) - didn't have much taste compared to other steak tartare that I have tried. The bread was very crunchy. My least fave dish and at $7, not really worth it. (C) - sharable between 2 people Special thing (changes all the time): Deep fried Kimchi pork belly bao (bun): ($4.50) This was very good. The deep fried bun had a sweetness to it and the pork belly and kimchi were a good pair. Very spicy. Please ask about spiciness beforehand if you are not a spice person. I had to drink a lot of water to compensate. (A) We spent about $37 on this meal. The price on the menu actually includes tax already (e.g. a steak tartare is $7 with tax included). That's kinda neat. Never seen this at a resto before. We didn't leave full and had to head over to bahn mi boys for a top off. I would say this is a good afternoon, after work snack place, but you will probably need about 4-5 dishes alone to get full. We shared everything so we probably would have been good if we ordered 2 more things, but at this point, we already tried most of what we wanted on the menu. We didn't feel like paying more. Some things on the menu were reasonably priced, but others weren't worth it in my opinion. I forgot to mention that you eat with your hands. There's no utensils and some of the food can be very saucy or oily. So for those of you phone addicts, you may need to go dark for 30 mins at this place ;) Overall, I give this place a B. read more

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Went on a Friday with my boyfriend. It was almost 7 and it was packed. Thankfully I spotted the table in the back and grabbed it. It's a good "people watching" spot. Anyways. We ordered: The Greek salad - superb feta cheese used. Scotch Egg Benny - didn't know what to expect. Supremely satisfied though. It was super ooey gooeyness. Taco night taco - the seasonings used for the beef were definitely NOT Old El Paso. Is was great. Would've preferred two small taco though. Pork Belly and fish Bun - like f**king heaven. So rich. Same fixings as peaking duck. I wanted to order so many more. Ruben sandwich - The entire thing melts in your mouth. *drool* Service was awesome, very attentive. Also, I got a glass of the rose, it was yummy~ Verdict: I am SOOOOO coming back. Note: eating by candlelight is more scary than romantic lol read more

416 Snack Bar - Greek salad and taco night taco. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place reminds me of San Francisco. Hipster central, almost had to break out my beanie and fake mustache from halloween to fit in! Good drinks, good people, good hip hop and serious bass. Now unfortunately I only came here for drinks, but the I was by the bar and saw the chefs making sushi and other snacks under lamps beside it. The snacks smelled really good, couldn't get away from the aromas sitting by the bar, but of course I was saving myself for a late night Mucho Burrito! I was really surprised at how packed this place was for a Wednesday night, no tables available, just a few stools at the bar. Definitely if you're in the area I'd recommend checking this place out on a weeknight after work, love the vibe - bookmarked. read more

416 Snack Bar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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416 Snack Bar epitomizes Toronto food and they serve it up with style and panache. Multi-ethnic tapas size portions let you sample from the rich cultural diversity that makes this city the envy of the world. In spite of a sketchy location near Bathurst and Queen St. West, 416 has a wide open front when weather permits along with a friendly bouncer working the door, at least during those late night hours. The staff were hauling out incredible plates of snacks even though the 2 am last call was imminent and they were talented at slipping through the late night bar crowd using the necessary dexterity in the candle lit atmosphere. It was fun watching a cook arrange the dishes at the bar while enjoying the music provided by the DJ. 416 delivers! read more

416 Snack Bar - Packed. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Alright, this is where I go Gordon Ramsey on a place. Prepare to be entertained. Parking: Side streets, hard to find parking (requires parallel parking). Free after certain hours, otherwise paid. Washrooms: One was out of service (I guess they were too lazy to clean two washrooms, I don't know, maybe it was really out of service). Because the only one that was available was pretty gross, absolutely abysmal. Well, if you were a guy, it wouldn't be too bad, but I'd feel sorry if you were a lady that had to use it; as there was urine on the seat and what not. The fault may rest on the patrons of the place opposed to the venue owners because aside from that, it wasn't too bad. Experience/Venue: It's like this place couldn't decide whether it wanted to be a night club or a romantically lit place. For starters it was dimly lit with just a single candle on the table. The bad lighting didn't help the hard to read menu's (the font size on their menu was also small), I mean if you come during the afternoon you'd probably have better lighting. They had a DJ blasting the music in this place and it was so loud that you would have to yell in order to communicate with your server and because of this, they messed up my friends order. (Well, no kidding! I mean if you can barely hear in the place then 'Spicy Laotian Papaya salad' is going to sound like souvlaki right??) LOL. So, after waiting for so long for her order to come out, it had to get sent back for the actual order to come out. And as for the size of the place, it is really small. That sums up my experience for going at night. It might be better if you showed up at noon, I don't know. Will the DJ still be there around noon? Food: The food was probably the reason I bumped it to a 2-star. It tasted good. I get that you're a "Snack Bar" but avoid this place if you plan on getting full because for the price you are paying here, you will need to bring $200 - $500 in order to get full. The price you pay for 2 snack items on the menu could get you an actual 'main course' at any other place. If you're serving snacks, make sure the price matches or at least serve portions equivalent to what you are charging. (My friends told me I should warn other patrons about that, either bring a lot of money with you or just go somewhere else to eat if you planned on getting full). read more

This is a great place to go for drinks and eat as secondary, not viceversa. The food is delicious but I could feel that it takes so long to be served and it is served by batches. read more

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Excellent food, excellent service. There was a good variety of options food wise and the flavours were quite complex. I like how there are items that change daily. A great place to go with a group, try a bunch of things and share. I love tapas for that reason - you get to try so many things. I was stuffed at the end of the meal and thought it was going to be quite expensive, but it wasn't at all, very affordable. It's very trendy, so be prepared to get their early or wait a bit for a table. read more