A brief detour for a single drink revealed more than enough reason to return in earnest. The…read moreComrade occupies that rare category of bar that has clearly thought deeply about its identity -- the result is a space that feels genuinely inhabited rather than designed. Taxidermy and hunting lodge accoutrements line the walls, an aesthetic choice that, on paper, ought to feel incongruous in Riverdale. In practice, it works rather well: the darkness, the worn leather, the shelves of curated spirits conspire to produce an atmosphere that is warm, eccentric, and wholly its own. Those who have lingered longer speak of a compact kitchen punching well above its modest menu's weight -- the prime rib burger, in particular, has earned something of a quiet legend among regulars. Cocktail work is similarly assured, with balanced compositions and the kind of attentive service that guides without hovering. This is not a restaurant in the traditional sense, but The Comrade takes its hospitality seriously, and that sincerity permeates the experience. A visit of greater duration -- and appetite -- is already overdue.

There are many great things about this cozy bar, the ambiance (though be prepared for the hunting…read morelodge aesthetic), the friendly staff and the great food. I had the prime rib burger and it was excellent. I found out later that it's what they're know for, so I lucked out ordering it. There are no sides but the burger itself was really tasty. The shishito peppers were surprisingly spicy and fresh. Another good point is they are one of the few places serving food past 10pm in the area (though not much past that, maybe 11pm?). Downsides are the limited menu items and the fact that you can't order food past 11. Go visit them and enjoy yourself!

A brand-new cocktail bar drawing inspiration from a remarkably wide variety of cultures…read more(Indonesian, Thai, Japanese, Caribbean, Brazilian, and more). Yet somehow, everything I tried exceeded expectations. Prices aren't cheap at around $23 a drink, but most cocktails come with a thoughtful pairing. Each proved to be a fantastic addition that elevated each drink. Service was warm and attentive throughout. The secret menu (unlocked by solving a riddle) was a delightful touch. Dadar Gulung Tropical, refreshing, and perfectly boozy. The included bite added a rich sweetness that complemented it beautifully. The Pandan flavor was simply elite. Easily one of the best cocktails I've ever had. H&M This drink pairs a subtle heat pairs with mango to great success. The accompanying mango rice cake was a clever touch with a wonderfully chewy texture. Miso Mushroom Arancini Absolutely delicious and packed with mushroom flavor. Served atop a mushroom puree, every bite was loaded with deep umami richness. Secret Drink A matcha-based cocktail unlocked by correctly answering the menu's riddle. I can't recall every nuance, but it was delicious. ...and The Sea I love a great dirty martini, and this one more than delivered. Roku Gin, wasabi, scallop, dill, and seaweed come together for the perfect oceanic punch. Spicy, briny, and utterly savory from start to finish.

My impromptu review may have been too "colorful", so I'm taking the time now to do an official one…read more My wife and I were in town for vacation and were on the prowl for legitimate speakeasies. Front and center, I want to give a standing ovation to Dustin and Santiago being some of the best people in the industry. As for what we enjoyed that evening: · The Old Man: remember the moment in Ratatouille where the smug critic had a flashback memory to his childhood upon the first bite of the dish? This beautiful drink did the same for my wife as she recalled the precious memories of her grandfather when she was a lot younger. Yeah, it was like that. · ... and The Sea: I can't begin to describe how complex this was. I'm already a fan girl when it comes to filthy martinis, but when that is combined with my love for Japanese cuisine - this put me in a very special and happy place. · The Tiny Savories: there are very few times when I take a whiff of a cocktail and nearly lose my physical capability to not drool out of my mouth. I'd be easily tricked to think I was about to take a bite out of a solid piece of food. · Dadar Gulung: my background is mainly Indonesian and I was surprised to have never heard of this dessert item. I don't know how it was done, but this was also a Ratatouille moment for me even though I never experienced it ever before. · Life at Suite: this made me feel like I was traveling the world in spirit form. There were parts of the aroma and taste that I was familiar with and other parts that I was mysteriously intrigued by. · 115 Boulevardier: on paper, nearly everything about it says sweet dessert, but I was pleasantly surprised at how savory it was. I can only guess that the dark chocolate ganache gave enough of a bitterness to offset the sweetness. · Mezcal BBQ: shoutout to Dustin for pulling out this joker from the deck because we're crazy about mezcal. If you close your eyes and think about a decadent glaze that is smeared on baby back ribs in perfect, warm weather with the intoxicating smell of barbecue smoke in the background - this cocktail will satisfy that sensation. We're so glad we purchased three bottles to take back home because it'll be incredibly challenging to find another place like this To the owners of Suite 115, I'd rank this as the world best speakeasy alongside Handshake in Mexico City. My wife and I have been there before and thought nothing would come remotely close to it. Boy, was I mistaken. 多謝你 and terima kasih from the bottom of our hearts!

Pretty packed but it was worth it because the food was great. We had the shrimp and chistorra. A…read morebit pricey but you pay for the gorgeous ambiance. We were really floored how gorgeous the space was.

Good, actually great vibes. Food was tasty and if I went with some friends or a partner, it would…read morehave been even better. I went by myself and had the "we'll make you a cocktail." It was a tasty and easy to drink mezcal drink with a bit of chocolate and topped with a lime leaf. I had the steak tartare with mushrooms. It was fun and slightly vinegar-ed. I had pan con tomate and unfortunately, it was a bit bland. I don't think the tomatoes were sweet nor flavorful enough so I ended up putting the steak tartare on top. I also had their smoked sardine and egg and surprisingly, it was my favorite. The sardines were quite good! The waitstaff is nice and always ready with a smile. There's limited space and even more limited seating.. as in half the people were just standing because there weren't any chairs. Seems like a great (first) date spot and pre bar hopping restaurant.

Great food. Fun place in east end to grab a few drinks and flavourful snack items. Very skillful…read moreand knowledgeable bar staff, friendly crowd and atmosphere.

Amazing Happy Hour at Pinkerton's daily from 5-6pm! All cocktails on the menu are $12 and not just…read moresimple 3-ingredient ones either. On Wednesdays, they have a special on their baos (3 sets of 2 baos for $33). Service was great and included recommendations from the staff. For drinks, we had the Stolen Tiki and the Widow's Kiss which were both great. We ordered the Laab Style Beef Tartare and an assortment of baos, including the beef bulgogi, korean fried chicken, and pork adobo. The tartare was out-of-this-world and super addicting due to the spice! It paired so well with the fragrant taro chips, and even my partner who is French said it was one of the best tartares he's had recently (although don't expect a traditional steak tartare). The pork adobo bao came dressed with spicy mango mayo and pickled cucumber. The cut was pork belly which was extremely rich, so the citrus from the sauce and cucumber were perfect to cut the fat. I loved that the cucumber was just slightly pickled rather than using the typical pickles which are too tart for me. The bulgogi sirloin was our favourite due to the balance of flavours. The fried chicken was good, but came with more of a honey sauce rather than a gochujang sauce as described since there was no spice (maybe the wrong sauce was used?) Would definitely come back to enjoy their happy hour and tartare again.

Cool place with THE CLEANEST bar bathrooms I have ever seen. There is even an extra chair by the…read moretoilet for... Drinks good, although not cheap, very cool vibe and music. Sadly, NO RED BULL! Recommend.

Cocktail bar is a super sleek bar on a popular street in Toronto. Servers are awesome and make some…read moremean cocktails. The space is also extremely clean and well managed. They've got some theme and take aways with their cocktails that add a little fun and flair. Great space!

We stopped by Midnight Market thinking it was still an after-hours club--fair warning, it isn't…read more But the staff was super friendly, and since they share management with Big Trouble, they gave us free cover cards, which was a nice surprise. We ordered the bulgogi dumplings, turnip cakes, miso mushroom udon carbonara, mushroom black garlic spaghetti, and the red curry chicken rigatoni. Everything was genuinely great, especially for the price. For a spot so close to the clubs, it's an awesome place to grab food during a night out. We had someone in our group who's gluten-free, and they were happy to sub rice noodles into one of the dishes. It was thoughtful of them to accommodate, but the rice noodles soaked up the sauce too much and clumped together, making it hard to eat. Still, overall the food and experience were solid, and I'd definitely go back.

The food was great! I believe I got here during the happy hour and it was buy one get one free so…read moreof course I doubled up! In this economy I have to eat as much as I can on a dollar LOL I loved the Asian ambiance with the signage, the lights, the paints, everything. Our server was fantastic. She let us know the faves of the customers and things that we should try. Depending on our taste palette. I would definitely recommend you go p

We'd just finished a very tasty meal at a nearby Korean restaurant, and I had passed Northwood on…read moremy way there, so I figured why not check the place out and grab a cocktail or two? We showed up around 7:00 and the place was maybe half full, so we snagged a couple of spots at the bar. After a quick perusal of their promising menu, I was very intrigued by a cocktail that included "raisin-infused scotch" among its ingredients, so obviously I had to get that. (I can't remember what it was called or what any of the other components were, and the website is hopelessly out of date.) It was ready a few minutes later and it's really fantastic. My first thought was that perhaps the raisin flavor was a little too pronounced, but as I kept sipping, I began to taste the other ingredients and they all worked so well together. I enjoyed the heck out of this beverage. And although we had planned to order another drink, the relaxed service meant that by the time we were asked, we were ready to move on. So that part was a little disappointing. Still, Northwood is a super cool little place and the vibe inside is terrific. I'm sure I'll return.

We stopped in at Northwood last night. It's a small cute spot. They have a good beer selection…read more I ordered hummus. Gord ordered German potato salad but they didn't have any so he ordered salt cod. The hummus was just okay. There was a layer of olive oil on top of the hummus which was kind of weird so I mixed it in so I could get at with the hummus. Gord said his salt cod was okay. We both ordered more bread. When I followed up with our server about a half hour later, she said the kitchen was closed ... um, thanks for letting us know instead of keeping us waiting! So we ended up finishing the hummus and salt cod with spoons. The bathrooms are in the basement and a nasty smell will hit you as you heading down the stairs.

Haven't had such nice weather in Toronto for a while .. as soon as I saw the temperature go above…read more15C with the sun out, I was hunting for a patio. I'm so happy we found Squirly's!! What a fun spot on Queen West with such a nice patio in the back. We were seated instantly and had a house lager - that was very tasty and the food... ok, I was so impressed with what came out. We started with beef dumplings, really enjoyed the sauce and they have their homemade chilli oil?! Yum! And the mains - wow. We ordered the Reuben and Cuban wrap. Never heard of a Cuban wrap but that pulled port was tender and the Reuben was so juicy. The highlight of the show for me though, hands down, was the house salad. Yup, I said it lol. I've never been wow'd by a house salad but this WOW'd me. Such a huge portion given it was supposed to be just a side ..that dressing was delicious and with the pumpkin seeds? I inhaled it. We finished off with a tiramisu cookie that I didn't think really tasted like tiramisu but it was still soft and yummy. Our server was awesome - constantly checking in on us, making sure we had everything we needed. Loved our experience here - they're also dog friendly!! I would definitely come back for a drink, dinner, maybe a tub of the house salad.

DO NOT COME HERE!! The bartender was rude so we didn't tip... at least not until he forced us to…read more He took our drinks back after we already paid for them (THEFT: Section 322) , he grabbed my friends phone out of her hand (ROBBERY: Section 343, ASSAULT: Section 265) and refused to give back the drinks and her phone until we paid a $20 tip (EXTORTION: Section 346). He also deleted the video off her phone when he grabbed it from her (MISCHIEF TO DATA- Section 430 (1:1)). He also wouldn't tell me where to find the washroom because "he doesn't wanna clean up after me". Denying me access to the bathroom violates a variety of provincial laws, health regulations, and municipal bylaws. In conclusion, A LOT of laws were broken by the bartender. If you come here stay safe!!!