Service was quick and food was very good...but, the cocktail was so delightful I had to have 2!…read more Ordered the chicken Alfredo and the grilled chicken had a light salty crust that was very tasty. The Alfredo sauce was not too heavy, noodles cooked perfectly. The Colada Crush was my favorite, like a Pina Colada Margarita.....YUM!!

I have been to this Earl's location a few times in the past. The last time I went was with a few…read morefriends after we finished exam season. We wanted to reward ourselves with a few drinks and food as a celebration for completing the semester. The atmosphere of the place is absolutely beautiful, with dim lighting, a warm, welcoming, vibe, and beautiful decor. This particular visit was a little bit different than usual. The service was quite slow, and we were all getting our food and drinks at very different times. Although it was busy, so I can understand the delay. Our server was extremely kind, and was asking if we were celebrating anything fun and exciting. He was able to relate to our celebration since he was also a student, So that was a fun conversation. The food was decent, we mainly focussed on appetizers like truffle fries. You can never go wrong with truffle fries. It's always a good option. For drinks, I just got a Diet Coke with rum, which is a classic typical drink. The food isn't something that I think stands out, but the atmosphere of the place is what makes the experience nicer.

Great hookah, the way it should be. If you are a hookah smoker then you should definitely give this…read moreplace a shot. Smooth and awesome clouds. Service is great, very nice and attentive. Will recommend.

From the owner: Shisha Lounge & Middle Eastern Menu. Experience the authentic taste of the Classic. Alcohol,…read moreDinner, Cocktails and Sports Coverage!

Came here for lunch with some friends…read more The place was quite. Service was good. But they had 1 person managing the whole place which made it a bit slow. Love the new look of the place. Food was average with typical bar stuff. Nothing was off the carts. Place is made for sports and beers.

Last week, I saw my friend's photo of a surf and turf cheeseburger, and what was left of my small…read moremind was blown. I decided to look at the menu, saw the lobster roll, and knew that I needed to order it. I love lobster rolls. I see it on a menu and I must order it. No thought required. Done! There are three COAST locations, all ghost kitchens, in the GTA. One is in downtown Toronto. Another is at the Firkin that I used to frequent at Yonge and Eglinton. The one is Vaughan is the latest addition, which is where I went last night. I placed my order through Uber Eats for pickup: - PEI lobster roll with COAST salad - Crispy COAST shrimp - Crème brûlée cheesecake - Superbowl Sunday special (free COAST fries when your order is $40 or more) The downside is that I got a general location as to where to go to pick up my food. I got to the plaza with Nations grocery store anchoring it. Where do I go next? Well, my prayers were answered when a nice person from COAST called me and said that my order was ready. He let me know that COAST is in The Moose, which is a Firkin pub. Yes, direction! I thanked him and parked closer to the pub. The Moose looks new and modern. It has patio heaters and is open for dining in, as is many eateries in York region now. I was greeted by a nice man. He asked for my order number. I showed it on my phone and he went to fetch my order. I saw this white paper bag with handles on the bar counter. He thanked me and handed it to me. I reciprocated. I could smell the fries through my mask. I was so excited and I headed over to my car. I got home and had dinner. I bought more than I could down, so I have leftovers today that I look forward to having I had a container full of salad. The PEI lobster roll was camouflaged by it. You can choose fries or salad as your side. Considering that I was going for free COAST fries, I settled for salad. I loved how much salad I got. The veggies were crisp and fresh. All I heard was my crunching on them. The salad dressing had balsamic vinegar, but it was subtle and didn't have a ton of sugar. I liked it a lot. My lobster roll was good. The lobster had generous chunks of real lobster in aioli, with chives and seasoning. Yum! The downside was the bun. The brioche bun needed to be softer and perhaps grilled more with butter. It would have made the experience nicer. It was a smaller roll than I had hoped for $20, but I had so much food that it was minor. What surprised me the most were the crispy COAST shrimp. They were super crispy. They had a bit of spice. The baby arugula balanced out the spiciness. I thoroughly enjoyed how crispy the whisper-thin batter coating each shrimp was. Perfection! I got the COAST fries on the house. The fries tasted so homemade, as if I had cut the fries myself, and someone did a better job at deep-frying them. It had Grana Padano cheese that I had never had. It tasted like parmesan, but milder. I loved it with the spicy aioli and chives. I love chives so much. I normally don't enjoy eating fries as a side, but I could do these any day. I have been good lately by not going overboard with desserts. However, I couldn't resist getting the crème brûlée cheesecake. Sadly, my slice got tossed around a tad in the container, so the pointy part of the slice was smashed. However, I ate it all, even with the whipped cream puddle next to it. I enjoyed this cheesecake slice a lot. It wasn't terribly sweet. The berry coulis on top provided a nice tartness and contrast. The crust was thin. The cheesecake was creamy and you could taste the beautiful crème brûlée flavour in each bite. It's a winner! I am eyeing the PEI lobster poutine, and COAST surf and turf burger next. I had a great experience. Prices do run steep, but it's worth treating yourself to fresh seafood and ingredients. (114)

Smokes and Mirrors is a hidden gem I discovered recently! It has a cozy setting with fewer than ten…read moretables, so it's rarely too busy, and you can usually snag a same-day reservation. We've been back several times now, and the food quality and service have been consistently excellent. They always start you off with a complimentary plate of cheese and bread, which is generous enough to be filling on its own. We've tried quite a variety of dishes and enjoyed almost all of them. Dishes we've tried: - Bone marrow: Best enjoyed hot, with a nice refreshing flavour. - Miso black cod: My favorite dish here -- honestly better than what I've had at many Japanese restaurants. The fish was fresh, cooked to perfect tenderness, and beautifully flavored. - Salads: My son loved it; I found it fairly ordinary. - Mushroom pizza: Great dough, creamy, with generous toppings. Really enjoyed this one. - Watermelon and burrata: No complaints at all. - Shrimp pasta: Well-flavored with a solid portion size. - Steak: Not what I expected -- a thin, deep-fried cutlet rather than a premium cut. The only dish I didn't love. - Oxtail: A seasonal special, cooked wonderfully tender with a bright, refreshing flavor. Loved it. - Chocolate mousse: Another standout -- you really can't go wrong with a good dessert. Overall, I highly recommend Smokes and Mirrors if you're looking for fine-dining quality at great value ($50-$80 per person), paired with a quiet atmosphere and warm, attentive service.

Best new restaurant in Vaughan…read more The chef and staff are first class. The food here only gets better every time I come back. The classics and the new stuff. The place is cool and small but great. I have done private parties and it was a blast.

They allowed us to bring our little chihuahua with us to celebrate his 5th b day we sat outside…read morewith him which was a treat! We always have a good time here.

** Updated 2026 Monitor your bill and avoid distractions:)…read more We decided to celebrate our anniversary once again this year. While the evening started great, over time we feel we had to ask several times for another wine, the side dish that was missing, and the coffee. To top it off, we were told by the server that the cake would be complimentary. In a unusual fashion, the server deflected us from the bill by presenting the payment device and as it was dark we could not see that the cake was charged. This was not an error on their part as Ethan took the time to write on the bill 'see you soon..' and review the bill for the amount to put in. We then tipped on top of tax and the cake 20%. So as this was not honest I would encourage everyone to always check the bill even if it is dark and the server standing over you. While he was nice , over the evening he became scarce as it became busier. Will likely not return for these reasons. For the management, if offering a comp, it is your job, not the customers, to audit the bill as they are often rushed into payment. The managerndid reach our the next day and did offer a refund of the slice whichnwas a nice gesture. -Zuk

3.5 We came for a private birthday lunch on a Saturday. Lots…read moreof free parking and a patio under a tent was closed. We had buffet style charcuterie, pasta, veggies, chicken Parm. I required a vegan gluten free meal and our hosts requested it. They gave me polenta (no cheese), gf pasta in olive oil with mushrooms and a cauliflower steak. My meal was wonderful! There could have been more jugs of water on the tables as I kept going to the bar to refill after the bottles at the table were consumed. Tea and coffee was at the bar. Once the desserts were set out in the same area as the lunch, there were many fruit flies. This was unappetizing. The washrooms could use an upgrade.

I happened to have my covid booster shot appointment nearby and was looking for lunch takeout…read moreoption. I ordered deep fried seafood platter, stuffed mushrooms and pasta. They generally provided decent food quality. The oil they used to deep fry the seafood didn't taste old. Flavour was also fine for this dish. Pasta tasted fresh too. The only thing I didn't like was the stuffed mushrooms. It was undercooked and had bitter taste. Not tasty.

W XYZ is the lobby bar at Aloft Vaughan…read more Set up is hip and casual. In the morning it is also where breakfast/brunch is served. Daily Special available. Though not crafted cocktails, I enjoyed my $4 Caesar. They also has a $4 pint if beer is more your thing. There is no table service as only one "bartender" working covering the whole area. A good option if you are staying in the hotel and wanted a night cap. I would even drop by for a time out after shopping at Vaughan Mills which is just across from the hotel!

I had high hopes of this izakaya but unfortunately the expectations fell short…read more The vibes were fun, but the restaurant is quite cramped and a bit too loud. I felt I had to shout in order for my friend to hear me who was sitting right across from me. I ordered: - brussel sprouts ($12) - tasty but salty - shrimp risotto ($22) - rice uncooked & salty - corn croquette ($10) - this was good - skewers sampler ($34) - quite overpriced for 6 skewers - forgot what drink was call but it was $8-$10 and was also very bland Everything was just overly salty. The only items I would order again is the brussel sprouts and corn croquette. However, portion size was quite small and not worth it overall.

The service is incredible here, and the vibe is cool-chic. Just loving the atmosphere here…read more As for the food, don't expect it to be a "traditional Izakaya" here, but that's not a bad thing. They do the "traditional" dishes with a twist / fusion. For example, the black cod is usually feel heavy with the miso based sauce, but they added some acidity to the sauce and they made the black cod taste rich and light (not to mention the black cod was perfectly cooked); traditionally the Brussels Sprouts would be finished by tossing balsamic vinegar over it. Sometimes that would still feel heavy. Instead, they tossed it with strawberry vinaigrette. So the acidity is very light and not too sweet. We finished our meal with the Yokai Signature Maki. Yes, they SHOULD be proud of this Maki enough to put their name on it. They hit it on the nail with the taste profile. I have a zero tolerance with spiciness, so they put the spicy mayo on the side, and I encouraged my wife to dip the Maki with it. She confirmed my suspicion that the spicy mayo took the maki to another level. We definitely will come to try other dishes. Edit: they comped us a slice of Matcha Cheesecake. While it is still not my cup of tea, but I was very impressed with how good it taste. My "dislike" is with cheesecakes because they feel heavy. Though it is still on the heavy side for me, but as soon as I spoon in a bit of the strawberry sauce, it just lightened up the whole thing. They have successfully amazed me with how well they play with taste.