I came here for my early birthday with my girlfriends, a party of 3. We came on a Saturday for brunch and got the back patio seating where it was heated. The atmosphere was very cozy, warm, welcoming and they provide a throw in case it does get cold, which I loved. The food here was delicious with flavor and an interesting menu. This place isn't the cheapest brunch place and it's not a bang for your buck - so be warned. We ordered the garlic fries - they were really thin with a lot of flavour but it almost felt like we weren't getting full off of them. French toast which was really tasty, soft and the sauce wasn't over bearing but complementary to the French toast. Dungeness crab Benedict - would not have thought it would be good but it was heavenly. Sauce was just enough and wasn't smothering the bread. The crab was actually really good pairing with the eggs benny. (Forgot to take a photo cause it was so good and we were super hungry). Salmon board - I cannot express how much I love smoked salmon and all of the things that came with it. Great to share but definitely not a bang for your buck. I feel like you could remake this at home but nonetheless it was delicious. Caramel cream puffs- a great little way to end the brunch. read more

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This is a decent find for brunch in this neighbourhood. I think there was deli in this spot before they closed shop or maybe they were next door. Anyway reservation was easy and done through opentable. There is quite a bit of seating in this place as they have the patio in the back sealed up for the winter. However we ended up seating up front as the bitter cold was seeping through in the table we were assigned first. On to the main I ended up with a shakshuka as that seems to be a staple dish in most brunch spots in TO nowadays. The other person ordered a french toast. Shakshuka is OK though I have had much better. OK serving size with a generous side of bread. French toast was visually appealing though the bite I had was not life altering by any means (laduree' you have spoiled it for me with your immaculate take on french toast). Service is decent and at this price point one can do a lot worse in this area for a lot more :) read more

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Short and Sweet: Delicious spot for Mediterranean tapas (small portions)! $$$ The Long Version: I stumbled upon Reyna before a meeting and got lucky with Buck-a-shuck Tuesdays from 4-6. Delicious, small oysters from PEI. Their housemade seafood was pretty delicious too. I also ordered the Halloumi Souvlaki from the tapas category of the menu, so it was a light dinner. Very good, none the less! Amazing burst of flavours, the Turkish salsa felt like home, but boogie? Ahaha The halloumi was grilled and seasoned well. It was a build your own mini taco-style presentation. You got 3 round grilled flatbreads accompanied by the salsa, tzatziki and chopped parsley. Price was on the semi- expensive side but it's an upscale place, so you expect it. The decor was nice, the lamps looked like colanders, which was pretty and set a nice dim atmosphere. Great playlist and it wasn't too loud. Bathrooms were clean. Service was attentive and kind. The seating host was especially friendly. Highly recommend trying it out! I'm hoping to get some of their drinks next time :) read more

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I've been meaning to check out Bar Reyna for a while now and finally had the opportunity. I met friends for brunch and I really enjoyed it! From the moment I stepped through the door I was greeted with a friendly smile and warm welcome and that set the tone for the rest of my experience. That's the vibe of the place, really positive energy and fast, friendly and efficient service. From being seated immediately and the check-ins by our lovely Server with a smile to make sure we were ok with beverages or interested in appetizers while we waited for our friend to arrive, to ordering and having the food served fairly quickly. Kudos to the staff! They were attentive and just really nice peeps! Ahhh, the brunch menu. My Friends and I were very satisfied with our meals. Not a crumb was left on the plates! The portion sizes were just right for us and tasty. Tips for anyone interested in brunch: Make reservations. We had reservations for 11:00 am on a Saturday. It clearly is popular because it filled up quickly. They have group seating so that's great if you and your crew want to do brunch and then slow stroll through Yorkville. As for accessibility for those with strollers, crutches, bad knees etc, the space is more narrow than wide and there are a number of steps leading up to the restaurant entrance and the walk through to my seat was very narrow. I would definitely phone ahead too inquire about your needs before you go. Overall, for my first visit, I had a great time and I will definitely go again! read more

Bar Reyna - Interior of the restaurant lower level seating area - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I wish my experience at Bar Reyna was better, but sadly I am giving a 2.5/3-star rating for this place. The "secret garden" at the back is cute, but given its open top nature, a lot of dead flower buds from the trees around it was constantly falling into our food and drinks. Annoying to say the least. Speaking of the food and drinks, it is quite over priced. While I certainly understand we are in Yorkville and that it is a pricey area, the price-to-taste ratio is quite low. A lot of dishes we ordered tasted "just ok", and yet we are paying top dollar, not to mention that the portion sizes were quite small. For example, for $26 we got only 3 tiny lamb chops, and a mediocre tasting cocktail is a whopping $16. Ouch! Definitely needs improvement or a price cut before I'd consider coming here again read more

Bar Reyna - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I recently attended a birthday dinner at Bar Reyna with a group of 12 individuals and it was one of my most pleasant dinner experiences in recent memory. Given the size of the party, there was a price fix menu ($60 per person) in place. Normally, this is reason for concern since your options are limited; however, Bar Reyna's price fix menu offers the following: 4 snacks, 4 appetizers, 4 entrees, 1 dessert - more than enough to get your taste buds excited! My highlights from the dining experience include the Lamb Baklava (must have), Tuna Tartare and the tacos (chicken). Though this is more of a sharing style tapas joint, I guarantee you will be full before you even get to the entrees section of the price fix menu. The cherry on top is the sea salt caramel puffs, which come with vanilla bean ice cream. This is a must have even if you are ordering off the normal menu. Overall, Bar Reyna was a memorable dining experience in the heart of Yorkville with high quality Mediterranean fusion food, efficient service and reasonable price, especially relative to other options in Yorkville. This is a must try! read more

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We sat in the back, it is such a cute spot and felt like we were outside on a cold day but next to heaters with blankets to keep us warm. Saturday brunch was made to perfection! As usual, I asked my server what her favourite option was and went with her suggestion, sometimes it pays off to ask what to order because 'Croque Madam' was so unique, filling and delicious! I've never had anything like this before, typically I'm not a huge fan of smoked salmon but every bite was tasty. The plate had lots of different components to it, and it paired so well together from the capers to the salad with pickles! Loved it all! We started with the frites and those were cut into shoe strings with chorizo, really great for sharing! My GFs were also impressed with their cocktails and meals. I'd recommend this spot and I'll be back. read more

Bar Reyna - Sometimes it pays off to ask your server what to order. The 'Croque Madam' was so filling and delicious! - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I love coming here for drinks. Sat at the bar and had a couple of French Martini's. French Martinis are made with vodka, chambord, and pineapple juice. For our second round we asked for a bit more pineapple juice in the drink. It was hopping busy in here but not too bad, we had our own place at the bar and service was beyond excellent. Go early for a spot. Drinks are awesome. Great vibe. Left one star out as some of the other drinks we wanted we couldn't have as they ran out of the ingredients - it was still early in the night. read more

Bar Reyna - French martini (vodka, chambord(raspberry liqueur), pineapple juice) - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This was my first time going here and it was a cute little place, small little patio and two-storey restaurant in Yorkville. The weekend brunch menu is small with a handful of dishes. For once, I was craving something sweet so I tried the Baklava French Toast (Baklava crusted challah bread, orange blossom, vanilla ricotta, candied pistachio). I really enjoyed it because it wasn't too sweet as a lot of the other French Toasts I've had. I liked the crust as it added a nice texture to the dish. I definitely would have this dish again! The 2nd dish is a Snow Crab Benedict (Pain de mie, snow crab, burnt lemon aioli, poached egg, brown butter hollandaise, herb salad). The crab was fresh and lightly season. Although they used a lemon aioli, I thought it could've used a bit more salt and lemon to bring out the different flavours in the dish. The dish was very refreshing but nothing special. -- Overall I wasn't overly impressed, the place was cute, service was good but nothing special that would make me want to come back. Maybe only just to have their French toast! read more

Bar Reyna - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is a cute little bar tucked away in Yorkville. Wanting to get a drink and small bit to eat late in the afternoon, this place was open and relatively empty (it was before the huge evening rush). We sat at the bar and it's got that classic, vintage DIY kinda feel (just check out the decanter light fixtures above the bar) We ordered wine, and they only do fries in the afternoon (we went around 4pm so before dinner crowd). Their fries are the kind that i love - super thin and crispy and so flavourful. They have 5 spice varieties - Spanish, Greek, Arabic, Italian and Portuguese. Each have their own unique spice profile and they make their own ketchup. I ordered the Arabic ones - with za'atar spices and homemade ketchup. Delicious - great for a snack - once you start popping them, you can't stop. They have a pretty big patio out back (which of course we only discovered after we had finished and did a little exploring). It's covered, but I'm hoping in the summer it's an uncovered patio! I'm definitely coming back here to enjoy a few drinks, snacks and that beautiful patio! Bring on summer! read more

Bar Reyna'd been on my radar for a while thanks to their unusual menu, so I was excited to sit down and try their brunch offerings. I wasn't disappointed. After trying to decide between the Qatayef Pancake and the Breakfast Spanish "Poutine" I finally elected to go with the latter (because who can say no to anything with the word poutine in it, am I right?) The dish, which is described thusly: "shoestring fries, chorizo chunks, manchego, fried egg," is actually quite impressive to behold, as it arrives as a mountain of shoestring fries topped with the aforementioned egg and littered with chorizo pieces. It's a very, very tasty dish, although I think calling it a poutine is a little misleading. Though it comes with a small bowl of a zesty dipping sauce, it's actually a very dry plate of food. But the quality of the fries and chorizo compensates, as does the perfectly cooked egg sitting atop the whole thing. I do have a couple of complaints, though: I was disappointed to note that the dish didn't arrive at the table hot, as though it had been sitting there for a while before being brought over to the table. Also, the whole thing is incredibly salty; between the salty fries, the salty sausage, and the salty cheese, the dish really could've used something to cut through the salt. (Maybe some kind of hollandaise or other breakfasty sauce?) Still, despite these issues, I did enjoy my meal and I will certainly be returning to try some of the joint's other offerings. read more

Bar Reyna - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

"I feel like it looks better than it tastes" What time we arrived/Wait time? We went for lunch at 1:30pm on a Thursday. We made reservations and got a sweet table on the patio in no time. Really nice hostesses! Atmosphere? The atmosphere is beautiful! Inside and out! The patio is probably the best part honestly. It's so creative and just magical. Service/Staff? The service was awesome. The server was super patient and kind. She was soft spoken and didn't come around to interrupt too often. The service was quick and efficient. She always made sure to top up our waters and was just really sweet all around. Food/Menu? We ordered the Lebanese tacos - they were an interesting flavour. I personally thought it tasted very strong and it's an acquired taste. I can see it growing on a person but it came out a bit cold and wasn't appetizing. Then we got the Spanish fries (apparently the greek and Spanish fries are the 2 most popular ones)... so we got that and it was great! The fries are super unique and thin and we loved munching on those. Comes with cheese and chorizo on top as well as a chipotle dipping sauce. Next we got the mussels on toast. That was good as well, but it wasn't warm when it came out and started to taste less good as the meal went on. The food wasn't as good as we expected but the atmosphere is for sure what we'd come back for. read more

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Cute little hidden spot in Yorkville, their patio is beautiful and food also really good!! You can't come here without trying their lamb baklava's which are OUT OF THIS WORLD. We had to order a second plate since everyone was fighting for the last piece. The halloumi dish was also good but don't know if I would get it again. It didn't impressed my tastes buds since it was only cheese on bread wi Didn't like their famous Greek fries at all. They were too oily and flavourless. Tacos were okay. Come to this place and try their baklavas, nothing else to say. read more

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I've wanted to try this place out for the longest time and I've had it bookmarked on here for months! All I have to say is that I'm glad I came, it is the most beautiful, coziest bar I have ever seen, and it is decorated so beautifully, it looks like the restaurant every pinterest inspired restaurant aspires to be. Besides the gorgeous ambience, the staff members were incredibly friendly, especially our server who was an absolute sweetheart. As pictured, we went with their famous fries and they were very tasty, next time I will most definitely get a few other items like salads to share. read more

Bar Reyna - Spanish fries (bottom) and greek fries (top) - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is a cute spot in the Yorkville area. The service is nice and attentive. I went with a group of 7 so we ordered a bunch of things. I found that the sauce for every dish is what really made it taste good, compared to the actual food itself. The zucchini fritters were pretty good, the Greek fries with garlic aioli and the Spanish fries with chipotle were good (was excited about the Spanish fries cause of the chorizo but wasn't as good as the Greek fries forsure!). We tried the Lebanese tacos which were pretty good, as well as the octopus which I'm not usually a fan of but thought were great. Then we got the burgers....which were cold when we got them. So we all weren't the biggest fans, plus nothing special. But our waitress was nice and she spoke to the manager and we got our choice of dessert which was nice of them. We got the salted caramel dessert as well as the bread pudding, both of which were pretty good (the bread pudding tasted like apple pie which I loved!) At the end of the day this place was alright, nothing special especially for how expensive it can be. read more

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Based on my first impression of the customer service, this place was notably horrible. We walked into the place and we were not received or treated with respect. Instead, we were treated as intruders. Nearly minutes after hovering near the entrance, someone noticed we were not served and approached us. We were given seating in the patio with warning that the table needed to be given up by 6:45pm for a reservation. I must admit, however; that the customer service was exceptional after being seated. Overall, the food was good, but the customer service is very inconsistent throughout the place. * * * Pictured is the "Italian Fries" ($10+tax). read more

Bar Reyna - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I never give a 1 star rating to any place as I feel no place deserves a 1 star...however, the hostess gave me no choice but to go on Yelp and give them a 1 star rating due to her extremely poor and unprofessional service! Let me explain...I arrived around 3:45pm on a very nice sunny Friday and asked to be seated on their "secret patio". I kindly asked the hostess for a table for 2. She quickly said there was no space as they were fully booked.. I said sure.. I can wait.. She then said, oh it may take an hour or so as they needed to clean the tables since they had a large group that just left. I said ok? I can wait till you are ready. She kept talking out of it with an attitude to make me sit inside! I felt unwanted and I'm not sure why... They were advertising for their happy hour between 4-7pm so they should expect people to come in between these hours so what went wrong? No idea. I'd like to hear back from the management team if they do read these reviews. I work in the Yorkville area and I now understand why no one recommends this restaurant and ends up going to Cibo and the nearby restaurants that provide the service expected in Yorkville. read more

Bar Reyna - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Located in the heart of Yorkville (and not too far from Carole's Cheesecake!), this Mediterranean tapas bar is nice and intimate without being overly swanky, which means you can show up in a suit & tie or jeans and a t-shirt, and you'd fit in either way (in terms of mood and vibe, it finds a good balance between casual and nice-enough-to-take-a-date). We visited (as a group of four girls) on a Thursday evening, and it was incredibly busy. Even if you plan on coming here on a weekday, make a reservation. Service was nice enough, though it did slow down once they got busier. Overall, the food was tasty, but portion sizes varied by dish. We ordered the following: Stuffed Falafel, Zucchini Fritters, Crispy Calamari, Halloumi and Brussels Sprouts, Lebanese Tacos, Reyna Salad, Arabic Fries, and Spiced Labneh with Pitas (I know... we were hungry). Overall, the food was tasty, and had nice depth. The Arabic fries were on the saltier side, but crispy and delicious. The standouts for us were the Reyna Salad (great textures and a multitude of ingredients), Halloumi and Brussels Spouts (very interesting and tasty), and the Lebanese Tacos (great depth, and a nice earthy flavour). Overall, not a bad spot in the area for a date or a small group dinner. Beautifully decorated. Keep in mind that the atmosphere is quite intimate, so tables are close together and lighting is quite dim. With tax and tip, we paid around $150 (no drinks). read more

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Visited after work for a get together with some friends. I didn't make the reservation but after reading the reviews I should have suggested somewhere else. Alas, we went and I was severely under-impressed. Three stars for the great ambience and service (it's beautiful in there and the service is excellent). The food, however, was disappointing. We ordered a pitcher of sangria to share, and for food we had the Arabic fries, chicken tacos, calamari, burrata, and 1/2 Cornish hen. The sangria was good (very strong) and for $45 a pitcher we each had about a wine glass full. The Arabic fries is served with a date ketchup, which was tasty but the fries were very thin (almost like hickory sticks) and overall not worth $10. Calamari and chicken tacos were very tasty, but again, small portions for a hefty price tag. The burrata was disappointing to me, as it lacked flavour. The MOST disappointing part was the Cornish hen. It's featured on their "hanging" menu, which basically means it's threaded on a large metal skewer, which they bring to you table and take the meat off. For a whopping $24 we got three tiny pieces of chicken (the size of three chicken wings), some lettuce, and 3 fingerling potatoes. Wow. The price is expected of Yorkville, but I was really hoping for higher quality food. We left hungry despite our $200 bill between 3 of us. read more

Fun place and we sat on the back patio which has a great atmosphere (and a very sticky floor). Food is a bit pricey, but all of it was great. read more

Like most attempts at middle eastern fusion, this one falls short likely due to very little actual knowledge about ME cuisine. The Halloumi was soggy, the Shakshuka lacked flavour, and I was confused about what was so Arab about the "Arab" fries. Also, the "date ketchup" that came with the fries tasted like...regular ketchup. I loved the service so I give this place 3 stars. However, the staff seemed very uncomfortable with the weird face shield they were forced to wear (vs. an actual mask). I think Toronto public health should look into that to be honest. read more

I really wanted to like Bar Reyna, but it lost 3 stars based on the pretentious service, that was borderline mean. The food and drink is good. The review doesn't lose stars on that front. When I asked one waiter what the Mykonos drink was, he sarcastically replied "it's a city in Greece." Thanks for pointing that out, as if I hadn't been there or don't have a brain. I was shocked at the level of condescension. Never make a customer feel stupid. I was asking what ingredients were in the drink. Also, when I asked another waiter for some help, he made me feel stupid as well. Granted this restaurant is located in Yorkville, but regardless, never forget that how you make the customer feel (especially in the age of social media) carries a lot of clout. Customer service training is needed for some staff. read more

Came here on NYE for early dinner (7-9PM) with a reservation and good experience overall, but noticed a few improvements the restaurant could make. The pros first: 1. Beautiful interior design! Kind of bohemian, Turkish-inspired. Instagram-worthy :) Romantic, but no pressure to be classy, i.e. some people were dressed up but most were dressed down 2. The food TASTES great. Ordered off their NYE prix fixe dinner menu (starter, app, another app, main, dessert) for $55/person. There was a vegetarian option for each course and they tried their best to eliminate dairy by my request, but this didn't work for the dessert course fml. Their lobster and scallop skewer was AMAZING. I love seafood and I eat it often, but never have I ever had such wonderful tasting scallops and lobster - tender, fresh, citrus-y, creamy... Perfect balance of flavors. 3. Chill servers 4. Moderately large venue and versatile - has regular indoor seating on multiple levels, an indoor patio, bars This would be a great place to have drinks/dinner with girlfriends or to bring a date :D Cons: 1. Indoor patio was a cool idea at first since it looked so pretty with hanging sky lanterns and cute cushions everywhere, but it was SO HOT AND DRY (you can feel the heat coming from their ceiling heaters) and the roof is leaky. Unfortunately it was raining that night, so my back got a bit wet. 2. Dark inside the restaurant. Couldn't really see my date very well. Or the food. 3. Tables were REALLY close together. I guess this is what happens when a resto is pushed for space, but I felt like I was sitting at a communal table both on the indoor patio and later inside when we requested a seat change. 4. Slow service. It took a really long time (~15 mins) for each course to come. 5. SMALL portion sizes, I was definitely still hungry. Think quality for the food here, not quantity. Not sure if this was just an issue on NYE though. read more

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I made reservations on open table. The only qualm I had was there was no indication that we should request a patio table. I wished I knew to request it. The server said it's not guaranteed, but at least we would know to do that. Since we didn't do that, we had to sit upstairs. Upstairs was nice! Can definitely fit a large group of people. Our server was very knowledgable and helpful. I ordered the king author concubine cocktail. It was not too sweet and very strong. I liked it though felt it a tasteless. We ordered: Watermelon beet salad - the whipped feta was very good and the beets were nice and soft. Watermelon was in season. It just didn't have a lot of taste outside of the feta. B+ Reyna salad - a lot of ingredients. Never had fried chickpeas so that was a nice touch. I liked the fried onions too. It was a filling salad. I liked it. A Lamb baklava - my fave dish! So so good! You get two small lamb baklavas -A+ chicken tacos - very flavourful and good. Another winner! A+ Halloumi - made with a slice of bread, Lebanese cheese, and peas. The cheese was delicious. Peas weren't that great in my opinion for a topping, but it worked. A- Greek fries - wasn't anything special. Fries with feta and feta dip. Nothing too special but the skinniest fries I've been! Overall, I enjoyed this place. Would come again and try out the other dishes and cocktails. This time with the intentions of going to the patio! This place is a bit hard to find because it's small. It's right across Nespresso. read more

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Short and sweet: Decent cocktail and lovely snacks. To be enjoyed pre-dinner: love the Original Sin as a cocktail alongside with the lamb baklava and the Spanish fries(shaved manchego + chorizo + chipotle aioli) great Friday night hang! read more

Such a frustrating experience. Server was great but the service was SO. SLOW. 6 of us ordered numerous dishes and there was easily a 15-20 minute wait between each dish that came out. From drinks to dessert it took THREE AND A HALF HOURS for our meal to be served. The halloumi souvlaki and manchego cauliflower was great but I'll never go back. read more

I don't normally frequent places in Yorkville too often but I met up with a friend here to catch up over happy hour. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. It then took about 15 minutes for a server to come over and take our order but after that the service was speedy. They have a menu from 4-7 with various drink and appetizer options for $7. The portions were generous so this seemed like a good deal! We ended up ordering wine, one happy hour appetizer, and two other plates to share. Everything was fresh and the price points seemed reasonable. We shared a trio of dips with crudite, the arabic fries, and the renya salad. Enjoyed it all but note that the fries are VERY skinny and somewhat hard to eat because of that (almost like hickory sticks). I removed the one star for lack of prompt service but other than that I really did enjoy my experience here. read more

I don't even have words to describe my love for this restaurant. The fries- to die for. The falafel and chicken tacos- no words. I never tried falafel cuz my whole life I was team shawarma but you know what I tasted the dark side and there's no going back. The drinks- phenom. The reyna salad deserves its own post. Even the desserts with the caramel fritter things- just wow. The staff are always gracious af and helpful too. Never fails to make my day and life. Would rather get COVID than ever give u up, reyna read more

3.5 stars! Bar Reyna is a beautiful tapas bar in Yorkville. I seriously love the interior design of this place and the ambience in the evening is perfect for a date or catching up with friends. I already know that I'll be back to hang out in their patio when summer hits! My friends and I came here on St. Paddy's Day for dinner and drinks. We ordered the grilled octopus, spanish fries, lamb baklava and pumpkin labneh. The best tasting of the bunch were the octopus (so good with that sauce!) and the lamb baklava, which really was stuffed with a good portion of lamb and had a crispy shell. The spanish fries (a bit on the cold side by the time we got it), empanadas and pumpkin labneh were okay but I had higher expectations. Despite this, I would still come back to try other tapas dishes here and maybe even brunch items if I can manage to get up early enough on a weekend! Drinks were good - I got the Spanish Kiss and my friend got one of the Stella beers. They have a good selection of different drinks that it was hard to make a choice! Service was great. Our server was eccentric, attentive and witty lol good times with him! Good food, drinks and company here and will be back! read more

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We made a reservation at 8:30 for 3 people and ended up waiting for an hour and this was on a weekday. The service was great though, as the owner offered us a pitcher of Sangria due to the long wait. This restaurant is very small and most of the seating is in the patio. The patio is very nice, though it felt a bit stuffy while we were in there. The food was pretty good,one dish really stood out - it was the Cataplana. The Cataplana is on the pricey side - $58.. But it's really worth a try as the seafood was VERY fresh. It's great for sharing and definitely a Must-have at this restaurant. The coctails at this restaurant are very unique and tastey too, a must-try is the Moscow Mule! Overall I enjoyed this restaurant. It would have been a 5 star if it wasn't for the long wait. read more

Bar Reyna - Cataplana - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Been back a couple times since, and drinks were decent, service was decent. Updating my review to reflect that. I don't really know what happened the day I had the bad experience, but it's like they've received a sunshine infusion since then. read more

The food was not bad at all, but I think slightly overpriced for what you get. However the decor and the service were excellent. I sat at the back and it's really pretty, but when it is cold outside, they turn on heaters that are too close for comfort. I felt really hot while they were on, and felt cold when they were off. That was unfortunate. I will come back though because the fries look really good and the area is nice. read more

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Wished I lived here. The food was exceptional- the tacos were amazing and more interesting with the pickled onions.We also had Moscow mules- so refreshing. Definitely worth coming back. read more

Bar Reyna - Salad, tacos, flank steak and flatbread - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

While I will miss Caren's Wine and Cheese, this new Mediterranean tapas bar in the same space is a great spot for drinks and nibbles, plus they have kept that same fabulous back patio. The decor is pretty, our server was flamboyantly gay, the sangria was delicious (made with cava) -- this place screams 'Girls Night'! My favourites were: the eggplant pinxtos and the salted caramel 'cigar' dessert. Our neighbouring table's beef tartare in little cones looked intriguing. Next time. Fun vibe for a chill evening and no Yorkville attitude/pretense. read more

I came here for a birthday celebration with friends and had a great time! Right in the heart of Yorkville, Bar Reyna (meaning queen in Spanish) is a welcomed new addition to a number of fantastic restaurants in the area. It's a cozy tapas joint, that has an equally well-decorated interior and exterior. I believe the quote of the night was, "This is a very Instagram-worthy restaurant." I made reservations for the back patio and it did not disappoint! We were seated at a table with a back bench covered with a colorful array of pillows. Aesthetically, everything was on point. But more importantly, so was the food! I was a bit worried that it would be a bit too expensive but since we shared a bunch of mains, we didn't have a heart attack when the bill came. We ended up trying the steak tartar (good flavors but came out a bit lukewarm), the Spanish fries (chorizo was a bit burnt but otherwise solid) and the cataplana. I love, love, love seafood so I had to try this. It came with clams, shrimp, mussels, and a large piece of lobster cooked perfectly in this delicious broth. So simple and well done. The seafood was so fresh, I'm drooling just thinking about it. I would definitely go back and try their other dishes, everything seemed so unique, and I'm going to add it to my food list to try Her Royal Highness, (their infamous $30 dollar cocktail served in a golden pineapple) for when I'm feeling extravagant. RIght now they are running a summer promotion where you can order 3 appetizers and a beer for $20 dollars so I would go check it out! I highly recommend this place if you want to get together with friends for a drink or for a girl's brunch. It is beautiful and the food is well worth it. read more

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I really wanted to like this place but it wasn't very mind blowing. The back patio/dining area is really really nice and a great date spot but I didn't see very mAnt vegan choices to eat. The drinks were good. I had a white wine sangria that had its fair share of alcohol that I enjoyed. But would I come back? I don't think it's worth the hype. I ordered the olives but they were totally not worth it (and I love all types of olives) read more

Bar Reyna - Fries olives - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Bar Reyna is a unique, cool, and intimate restaurant and bar. A great place to experience with a special person or a close group of friends. Definitely a place that impresses. I arrived at Bar Reyna around 10pm and it was close to empty. Unfortunately, the patio was closed since it was pretty cool but it looked romantic and a nice place to relax. I spent my time at the bar and ordered their Greek Reyna Fries and an Old Fashioned. The Old Fashioned tasted fine. The Greek Reyna tasted pretty good compared to other greek fries I've tried. I'll definitely try the other Reyna fries they offer. If I had to choose the one thing that defined Bar reyna, it would have to be it's entire environment which tempts you to just slow down and take your time eating your food or drinking or drink and cherish the time you are spending with whoever. The menu may be pricey but you need to consider that it's located within Yorkville. I will most likely be back to try out their other dishes. read more

Located at an expensive part of the city. High end designer stores just steps away. Food is not exceptional which can be found in every major neighbourhood of this city, because this Mediterranean regions influenced food is kind of trendy in Toronto since 2018. Very very expensive cocktails priced from $15 to $30. Dishes are in cute size which came out with two pieces per order but cost around $15 and more. Waitresses are beautify and stylish but no near warm and gentle. Paying for five-star restaurant price(may be even more), but not that kind of service. Not returning, it's an experience for one time Instagram only. read more

At first it was a pleasant experience. Food was great. Had the lamb Baklava and Spanish fries. It was quiet at the time, 11am on a weekday. My friend and I were the only customers for about an hour. The servers seemed pleasant and so was my friend and I during the entire meal so I was surprised and hurt when I ordered a take out meal for my husband (so he can enjoy the same meal i had). I recieved my takeout order. I ordered two dishes but only looked at the top container inside the brown bag they gave me and saw that it was what i ordered. I did not bother to check the second container. When I got home I found a foul smelling half eaten spagetti with a fork inside. I don't even think they sell spaghetti here. All I could think was 'why would they do this'? I was polite. I gave a decent tip. It was so cruel I was fumed by this for days. I paid full price for somebody's rotten lunch. And they concealed this rotting lunch by putting the right order on top!!! Did they spit on my food too? I will never return here again!! I still don't understand what I did to deserve this kind of treatment. Was this just a cruel joke or dare? I will never know but I know I will never spend my money here ever again!! read more

Went here with a group of 7 to celebrate a friend's going away party. We were day on the upper floor and it was quite empty ..maybe only 1 or 2 other groups were seated around 630pm. We ordered the happy hour snacks, which were $7/plate. We got the fries, calamari and zucchini fritters to start, and they were all amazing. 2 of each of those for 7 people was great to start. We then got a hummus plate and a souvlaki plate as well, which were also quite good. The servers were very, very attentive, and the drinks and food all came up very quickly. 10/10 would come back here. read more