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From the moment you step into Canoe, you're welcomed by an elegant ambiance that perfectly complements the breathtaking views from the 54th floor. The panoramic skyline alone makes this restaurant a destination, creating an unforgettable backdrop for an exceptional evening. As stunning as the setting is, nothing can compare to the pleasure of experiencing the menu. We began with the fresh and vibrant pea and asparagus salad, a light and flavorful start to our meal. Our waiter then recommended the Honeymoon Old Fashioned, and it was an outstanding suggestion--smooth, balanced, and the perfect cocktail to enjoy while taking in the spectacular view. For our entrées, we chose the Albacore Tuna and the Halibut, and both were simply phenomenal. Every bite showcased the freshness of the ingredients and the incredible talent of the kitchen. We genuinely couldn't put our forks down, savoring every last bite. Canoe delivers an extraordinary dining experience where impeccable service, inventive cuisine, and one of the best views in Toronto come together perfectly. This is a restaurant that deserves a place on everyone's must-visit list, and we can't wait to return.
Beautiful place with a view. Food is amazing. Staff very friendly. Book in advance. This place is busy.
We came for brunch but saw no brunch menu. The menu was simple, elegant, and food was top notch (along with the view). The Caesar salad was the "best I ever had!!" Maybe it's the ingredients being locally sourced. Old fashioned wins. Beef tartare app was whelmingof everything we tried. I wish it was served with chips or something; is that a Canada thing to not serve it with something? I ordered the albacore tuna as a main and the dashi broth was divine!! So much flavor yet so simple. I would come here for the ambience alone; there is a lunch pre fixe that I would come to try again if ever I'm back in town. Thank you for the birthday dessert. Worth the visit, local or tourist.
Came by for a work lunch and was happy with the results. View is amazing from the restaurant. You can see everything clearly. The service is exceptional and food was excellent. Would recommend if ever you wanted a fancy lunch.
My work mom took me out for a belated birthday dinner at Canoe, and it was such a lovely experience. Located on the 54th floor of the TD Tower, the views alone already set the tone before the food even arrives. The ambiance was romantic and intimate, with dimmed lighting that made the space feel elevated without being stuffy. A nice touch right from the start: complimentary coat check (always appreciated in the winter), and validated parking -- just remember to provide your license plate to the host. We ordered the featured cocktail (big rock candy) and spirit free to enjoy throughout our meal. The cocktail was on the sweet side but the tequila really helped balance out the sweetness. It also came with a mini skewer of candy that you can munch on. For starters, we ordered the beef tartare and the smoked trout tostada. Both were beautifully presented and well balanced. The beef tartare was rich and clean in flavour, while the smoked trout tostada felt lighter and refreshing, making it a great contrast to begin the meal. For mains, we both chose the Alberta beef. The beef itself was cooked nicely and very tender, but paired with the mashed potato and truffle mushroom cream sauce, the dish leaned on the heavier side. Comforting and indulgent, though a bit rich after a full appetizer course. Dessert wrapped things up on a high note with the chocolate tart and pudding chômeur. Both were beautifully presented, with the chocolate tart decadent but not overly sweet, and the pudding chômeur warm and nostalgic... a cozy, satisfying way to finish the meal. Overall, Canoe's Winterlicious dinner offered a well-rounded experience with elevated flavours, thoughtful service, and one of the best views in the city. While some dishes felt richer than expected, the ambiance and presentation made it a memorable evening. Perfect for a belated birthday treat or any special occasion where you want to slow down and enjoy the moment.
Whenever I travel to a new city, I make it a point to experience places that are local, iconic, or highly acclaimed, especially culinary destinations that are part of the city's cultural identity or recognized in respected guides. For dinner with my niece in downtown Toronto, I chose Canoe, a restaurant I had read excellent reviews about and that has been recognized in the Michelin Guide for its quality and creative cuisine. Canoe is located on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower in Toronto's Financial District, offering panoramic views of the city skyline and Lake Ontario. From the moment we were seated, we were fortunate to have one of the best tables in the house, with a direct and memorable view of the CN Tower rising above the city. This was a highlight of our evening, and it truly elevated our experience. The atmosphere was refined and elegant, yet warm and welcoming. The service was impeccable; our server anticipated our needs, was knowledgeable about the menu, and even offered to take a photo of my niece and me. That small gesture made the evening even more special, especially since I had not seen her in over two decades. I began with my favorite cocktail, an old fashioned, which was made perfectly to my liking. The handcrafted cocktail selection at Canoe is notable for its creativity and Canadian influence. Every course we enjoyed... from appetizers through dessert, was thoughtfully prepared and delicious. The menu features contemporary Canadian cuisine with seasonal ingredients sourced from across the country. While we didn't use the restaurant's parking facilities (we arrived by Uber due to its central downtown location), Canoe does offer validated parking in the TD Bank Tower garage for guests on weekdays.
I went for the weekday lunch special... very good classics... exceptional service... given it was weekday lunch crowd, it def had a corporate vibe and atmosphere.
Had a resy here for their tasting menu and got seated with a great view of the CN tower. This place is def a great date night spot with pretty intimate ambience. For the tasting menu items we shared: Salmon tartare (5/5): fish was really fresh and the sauce was a refreshing touch French onion soup (5/5): not your typical French onion soup, tasted quite elevated. The soup wasn't as thick as the typical way to make it but was packed with umami. Wanted more after each bite! Moose (4/5): cooked perfectly medium rare, the meat itself was splendid and the mash was a great addition. The sauce however was a bit overly salty Duck leg (5/5): basically fall apart, skin was nice and crisp and meat was super juicy. Didn't need a knife to cut it at all Dark chocolate (3/5): a bit too sweet for my taste for being dark chocolate Berry tart (3.5): also a bit too sweet but the fruitiness made it less rich and more refreshing palette cleansing after the other courses.
TLDR: come for the views, stay for dessert Pros: - views! It has a nice view of the TO skyline and waterfront, and is also cozy inside. - food - genuinely the best quality in all of the restaurants we tried in TO. Their vegetarian risotto was splendid and desserts were immaculate. - good drinks too. Cons: - Service: a tad bit slow and their very stringent about their coursing policy (i.e. finish dessert then we will fire mains or vice versa) which is unnecessarily restrictive. It's not a prix-fixe menu or one developed in a way where one course determines the rest. We told them we were hungry and jet lagged and this policy combined w the slow roll out really tainted an almost perfect dining experience.
It was nice, it was ok... Pretty much what we expected. My husband and I said let's do this place instead of the CN Tower. We had reservations for the bar at 8:45 pm and to our left were three children with their parents and then another couple behind them with two children. Not really what we were expecting. Anyway, we were able to move to the bar and then eventually to the counter looking out to the city, We did enjoy martinis and old fashions and the raw bar tray.
We tried the Winterlicious menu here last week. The place does not cover parking before 4 pm so it was $32. For guests coming in the evening parking is $12 and covered by the venue. The server we had was amazing, attentive, and quite busy that day. He answered all of our questions, and had some good suggestions. The seating is always comfortable and the view is second to none in the city. The food was cooked and prepared well, the skill and technique was very noticeable with every bite. The steak was cooked to perfection, the potatoes that came with this main were also impressive with their strong but robust flavour of thyme, and it wasn't greasy, just fried perfection. The app, I had the stracciatella cheese with rye and the grapes were blanched I think and the skins were peeled off, this was a very delicate dish, not very flavourful, but the textures is really where you'll see the layers come out. The grapefruit tart was simple the best way to end the meal. It was decadent for sure, but worth every bite
Easily the best dining experience I've had in Toronto in my recent memory. Every part of it was elevated and proved to me why Canoe is so talked about in the Toronto culinary scene. We opted for the Summerlicious menu for a more affordable first visit. It is not as affordable as it once was, at $75 for a three course dinner, but in my opinion more than worth the price. For starters, we tried the salmon tartare and onion soup. Both were good. The entrees were amazing - both the Alberta Beef and King Cole Duck Leg blew me away. The portions are generous and they do not skimp for the Summerlicious menu. I highly recommend both dishes and I'm not sure which one I'd choose if I came back. Finally, the service and atmosphere were top notch as you'd expect from one of Toronto's best restaurants. Most of our 5 o'clock seating was seated at the window-side restaurants, giving a breathtaking dining experience.
Summerlicious at Canoe Restaurant is back. Located on the 54th Floor TD Bank Tower and part O & B, Canoe once again taking part of the Summerlicious after being MIA for a few years. So glad to see Canoe back for Licious as it wasn't the same without them Reservations can only be made online on OpenTable this year. When booking online, need to make sure to select the Summerlicious Prix Fixe in order for it be counted as the Summerlicious Prix Fixe. I kept checking every day and finally was able to score a spot online for dinner. The fine dining experience at Canoe never disappoint. I was lucky enough to score a window seat and the view was breathtaking As for the food, I would said the mains were the strongest, with the duck confit cooked to perfection while the beef just melted in my mouth, being so tender. The lime posset tart had the right balance of tartiness and sweetness. Canoe also added a personal touch to my table when they realised it was my birthday. I really enjoyed celebrating my later birthday at Canoe check out to see where I go next "camerafirst" #canoerestaurant #summerlicious #summerlicioustoronto #summerlicious2025 #liciousto #licioustoronto #gta #6ix #torontofoodie #musteat #torontotoeat #tasteto #torontoeats #toronto #torontoigers #torontoinfluencer #torontodeal #foodieexplprertribe #foodieinternationalchat #finedining #tdtower #54thfloor #camerafirst
11 years ago
Went for Summerlicious lunch. We got a table near the window with a gorgeous view of the lake and Toronto Island. Service was quick (given our reservation was at 2pm). Overall, it exceeded my expectations given the mixed reviews I've heard about summerlicious. Appetizer: salmon tartare. My favourite part of the meal. Fresh raw salmon with creamy wasabi/horseradish sauce and veggie. Being a sashimi lover, I I could eat it all day! Entree: fish cakes. Hearty portion and well seasoned but nothing out of the ordinary. I tasted more bread/carbs than fish. Dessert: ganache cake. It may seem tiny but it was super rich and filling! Reminds me of a (fancy) tootie roll. Everyone at my table got the cake and liked it. Will come back for its original menu. read more
We came here for the winterlicious lunch menu of 2019! It's my first time coming to Canoe and I'm very happy with the whole experience. We got a reservation for 11:30AM on a Friday. Luckily we managed to get window seats because the restaurant wasn't full yet. We really enjoyed the view from the 54th floor! For starters, I chose the cured salmon while the bf had the beef tartare. Both were really good! I liked the salmon more but the bf liked the beef. The plating of the cured salmon was also very pretty. For mains, I got the braised beef while the bf got albacore tuna. Both of us liked the braised beef because it's more flavourful for our taste. The beef was cooked very well and not dry at all. For desserts, I picked apple cheesecake while the bf chose red velvet. We both like our choices. The apple cheesecake doesn't have a strong cheesecake flavour. It feels very light and I could taste the apple in them. Overall, it was worth the try for Winterlicious. read more
Due to the hype to one of the most sought out restaurants during these 'licious events, it has been a year or so before I was able to land myself a reservation. With a table of 8 during a Sunday lunch, we were seated by the window side. Woot! Though the weather was cloudy, it was a spectacular view of the city, especially by the Harbourfront. I can just imagine how it must look during sunset. Appetizers: Chilled Holland Marsh Leek & Potato Soup, marinated with chive oil and baby shellfish - This appetizer won me over right from the start. It was a cold preparation, with a smooth, creamy, and rich texture. The baby shellfood added a seafood element to it, which made it was one of the most delicious soups I've ever tried. Wellington County Flatiron Steak - Beautifully presented. Medium rare, tender, and melts in your mouth. Definitely top notch. Dessert: Canoe Pecan Tart - Probably the most disappointing dish of the afternoon. It was served with a scoop of Vanilla icecream, but I couldn't distinguish the pecan tart from the ones I can buy at a store. The waiter consistently made his presence known, but also knew when to come in at the right time when we needed something. Overall, fantastic service, beautiful ambience, top-of-the-line quality food. It definitely does live up to its hype. Will definitely be back for another 'licious round. read more
7 years ago
Amazon tastning menu with fantastic wine pairing, attentive and knowledgeable service. And so Austin a very reasonably priced. Absolutely recommend. read more
5 years ago
I went to 6 different summerlicious events this year and Canoe gets the top rating. My list: 1) Canoe 2) Auberge du Pommier 3) Epic 4) Biff 5) Jump 6) Lucien Why did Canoe top the list? It excelled on all three fronts: A) SERVICE B) AMBIANCE C) FOOD Even though we did not reserve a window seat, they obliged when we asked for one. Also, the waiter escorted us around the restaurant when we wanted to take pictures - even offering suggestions for picture locations. The view was spectacular. I was seated right by the window overlooking the ACC and Hanlan Point (Toronto's Islands). For once, the food had competition: I kept glancing away from my dishes to look at the scenery. As for the food, I have to admit that it did not make me scream in delight but everything was cooked just right (texture / seasoning / balance). Presentation was killer. The highlight for me was my dessert - it was soooo smooth and delicate. I plan to have my AMEX ready for the next *licious event! read more
My partner took me here to celebrate New Year's Eve. This is my very first experience eating at Canoe and I can say it's absolutely beautiful. Located at a level that allows you to see Centre Island, CN Tower, etc if you get to sit next to the window - lucky you. I didn't, but it was still a beautiful view from inside. Canoe also had an ice sculpture to welcome to new year outside their restaurant - very neat! For food, Canoe offers a set menu on New Years Eve. My partner ordered the wine pairing along with the menu.. For appetizer, I ordered a smoked salmon while he ordered the french onion soup. The salmon came in a high dome glass - imagine beauty and the beast rose encasement. It was beautiful. The dome helped smoked the salmon and the servers only open it when its at your table. Salmon itself was quite good - but I was so much more amazed at the presentation. My partners French Onion Soup wasn't quite my thing. It was a bit sweeter than I imagine usual French Onion Soups to be. But he seemed to like it a lot. For entree, I ordered the elk, while my partner ordered the striploin steak. I have never tried elk before, so it was a new experience. I would say I liked my partners steak more. The elk dish didn't have as much flavor and juiciness. For dessert, we ordered lemon curd meringue It was an interesting dish - I wouldn't say I would order it again despite my love for dessert Service at Canoe was excellent - extremely attentive to your needs, so polite, quick, and really know their dishes well. I do admit that the price here is very very high. But for those special occasions, I guess it's good to experience something nice once in awhile. read more
I'm not going to lie I had the stomach flu and was sick before I came here so I have to try it again. With that said the service here was unbelievable. Everyone was very friendly, on point and it was just great service. I came here for summerlicious. The reason I deducted a star was because of the beef. I order my steak usually blue or rare. They told me they only had med-rare to med. I figured it wouldn't be too bad, so I went for it. One piece was medium and it wasn't bad. Great flavour :) but the other piece was well done, no pink at all and it was just too disappointing for me to be able to give this place the full 5*. Great atmosphere. Great service. Amazing drinks!!! Really amazing! And food not bad except that beef. I have to try it again though, when I'm not sick. Maybe it might be better no beef though. Ooohhh the dessert was amazing!!!! read more
8 years ago
Amazing view. Amazing innovative food. Selected fresh ingredients, hats off to the chef. Great selection of drinks. Definitely pricey but great place to splurge once in a while. CN tower view once the sun is down is amazing. read more
13 years ago
The only thing disappointing about my experience at Canoe was that I didn't have room in my belly at the end for dessert. And the desserts sounded simply amazing. Dang. We went for dinner on a Friday night for the late seating. Everyone we encountered was friendly, gracious and helpful. Our server (whose name I can't remember) recommended an excellent wine which went perfectly with the starter (which we shared) and our mains. We started with the buffalo mozzarella with rhubarb and shrimp. What an odd sounding combo! But I have never had a more delightful way to begin a meal. Since we were sharing it, they brought us each a plate with a half portion (so we wouldn't have to fight over it, they said). The presentation was very artsy, and that it tasted even better than it looked was impressive. I wanted to lick my dish clean. He had the char, which he described as a seemingly random blend of flavours which ended up working out perfectly. I had the ribeye which was cooked to perfection and had a delicious sauce. I think considering the quality of food, effort in presentation and reasonable prices (for an upscale restaurant), this is definitely a great place for a special occasion or if you just want to go for a bit of a fancier meal experience. read more
7 years ago
The experience is definitely worth a try and the price. If making reservations, be sure to ask about getting a window seat since thats where the best views are. We were two and shared the Ontario Prawn and oysters as starters. Ontario Prawn was very flavourful and oysters were fresh. Next, we got the B affin island turbot (fish) and Ash rubbed + larded filet (beef) as mains. Finished off with chocolate forest stout cake and evergreen mille-feuille. Desserts were both very good. Overall very good experience. read more
7 years ago
THE BEST BIRTHDAY DINNER EVER! Tbh just the view this place is worth it! But the food was amazing. My onion soup was served in an onion. It tasted heaven!! The oyster was Fresh! Bison cooked to perfection! Everything was so good! Taster menu is worth it! /;) read more
9 years ago
10 years ago
Best meal I have had in a long time Had the prawn chowder, oysters, beef tenderloin, and duck. With the milk chocolate salted caramel desert and the berry crumble. The flavours were amazing. Best steak I have ever had. Prawn chowder was so tasty. Prawns 4 ways. There's a reason this is a 5 start restaurant. Will be back without a doubt. read more
9 years ago
Remarkable dining experience with a fantastic view! Had my first meal in Toronto here at Canoe and it sure left an unforgettable experience. Their steak was tender, juicy and cooked just right; I can say the same thing for their venison as well! The cream soup was also delicious! read more
7 years ago
Delicious! Beautiful views and amazing food. Tasting menu was well worth the money and the wine pairings worked beautifully. read more
4 years ago
9 years ago
I don't get the hype on this place. Nothing wowed me, is it the far wall that was recently renoed, or the view of the gardiner expressway? or being on the 54th floor? for years I've heard about this legendary place.. but sadly I have to say it was not up to my expectations. The food, main course pork tenderloin was melt in your mouth good, same with the butternut squash soup delicious, the dessert - a bread pudding was disappointing cold, tasted straight out of the fridge. . Food was excellent (portion a bit on the small side), price way above average, atmosphere a disappointment. read more
11 years ago
My boyfriend took me here for my birthday. It has always been on our list of places to go, but let's be honest - this place is expensive, so you need a good reason to go. For most people, it needs to be a special occasion. Fun fact - my ears popped when I stepped off the elevator. We were greeted by two hostesses who knew it was my birthday and wished me a happy one. Then we were seated right by the window with a view facing West of the CN Tower and the rest of the city (RBC building is beautiful at night). Everything was as expected. The service was impeccable and the food even better. I had a Pimm's Cup and my partner had a very nice glass of red wine. For starters we had goats curd and steak tar-tare. Both were delicious and beautifully presented. Then for mains we had the duck breast and Alberta lamb. Both out of this world - especially the veggies. I think they may coat their vegetables in crack. At the end of the meal we ordered caramel lattes which were also delicious (they can do no wrong apparently.) Then they brought out a small dessert with a candle melted to the plate that said Happy Birthday in chocolate sauce. Very nice touch. The only negative I can really give Canoe is the bathrooms - they are very office building feeling (yes, it's actually in an office building) but I feel they could have a more luxurious vibe for the amount you are paying. Wonderful experience and we will definitely be back to try more food. read more
7 years ago
This was my third time going to canoe and unfortunately noticed a huge difference in the quality and presentation of the food, when they are busy compared to when they are not. Also, as you know many restaurants' quality lowers as they get more popular and I am afraid to say so did canoe's( in my opinion). We visited recently for summerlicious. The staff are polite and friendly. The food was okayyy... not really tasty, as it always has been tbh. The miso glazed albacore tuna was mediocre and the beef cheek was just delicious because of the exterior sauces on it, but still needed salt i have been a hugeeeee fan of canoe for the last couple of years and can not honestly say I was impressed this time. Even the desert was not delivered, as they had described it( it didnt have the crunchy parts on it and was just big pieces of chocolate cake set on a plate). However, hope you enjoy my photography;) Price:33$ for a three course meal read more
9 years ago
8 years ago
A continuing classically innovative restaurant on top of the TD bank tower, continues with its delightful creations and of note has a very reasonable lunch menu without compromising quality around $100 including wine and service that you can enjoy through the attached pictures. As an extra, the CN tower pops up from time to time from the low clouds on these fall days read more
8 years ago
Come here for the Summerlicious 2018 dinner menu. There're so many friends told me how difficult to get a reservation in Canoe during the licious time, so I felt so lucky when I got the reservation easily. But the experience today was too far from my expectations. The view here is definitely good and waiters are super friendly to rearrange a table near to the window for us. But the dishes were just the average level: pork rillettes was too greasy; dinner bread and strawberry shortcake was way too hard. Come on! It's cheesecake! It should be moist and soft I know sometimes you can't expect too much during the promotion time. Maybe I'm too picky, but I do expect a much better taste at this price and in Canoe. read more
4 years ago
This is one of my favorite high-end restaurants. It is a foodie`s paradise. The view from the 54th Floor of the TD Bank tower can`t be beat. The service is always exceptional and the food is very good. I am sucker for foie gras and it is superb at Canoe. The presentation is beautiful - the plate looks like a work of art - almost too pretty to disturb. The wild mushroom soup is incredible. It has been on the menu for years and for good reason. It is creamy and rich tasting but has not butter or cream in it. I`ve also had the steak tartare, gravlax and oysters during other visits and all were good but the foie gras and the mushroom soup are my favorite by a mile. The lobster clubhouse is, surprising, not one of my favorite dishes. It is just so so for me but it seems to be a popular dish. I have had the brisket and the sea bass but I tend to order one of the daily specials. We shared the sticky toffee date date pudding which was good but not great - mostly because I am not a fan of passion fruit as I find it to be overpowering. The service is second to none and I always leave feeling well taken care of. read more
8 years ago
Thursday nights are usually busy for restaurants in the downtown financial district. We have waited a long time for our food at Canoe, but the dishes were well made. In pics: gouda tempura, burrata cheese with toasted seaweed, turbot in red wine sauce, 2010 Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Les Ruchets (we brought our own wine). My friend belongs to a wine club and we get free corkage for 1 bottle. Everything went well service-wise until we brought up the free corkage. I was actually a bit shocked when our waiter's response was "I've never heard about it" instead of "please let me check with the restaurant manager or sommelier". In the end of course we were right, but it just pains me to see that people are not doing their job properly. I have high expectations, especially if you want to charge me $50 for a main course. read more
8 years ago
I came as a guest for a corporate event on a Tuesday evening - we were in a private room which faced south and looked out to the lake. Unfortunately it was a bit off to the East side so we were not able to get a clear view of the CN Tower - great view regardless. The evening started with drinks (wine, cocktails, and even beer - essentially anything from the menu) - we were served the Biff's wines, which were not bad, but not impressionable either. This was followed by a dinner (3-course meal with choices for each), where Cavespring wines were served (orders from the drinks menus were also taken). For the appetizer - I had a spinach and quinoa salad (quite refreshing and just enough dressing - I just wished they had mentioned it would be served with a sort of goat cheese/cream). I went for the baseball cut strip loin (medium rare_ for my main and thought it was done well (though I may have gotten lucky - a friend also ordered this but had a bit too much fat on it than desired). There were lots of positive reviews for the stuffed cornish hen, which was stuffed with foie gras and grains. Finally, I chose the Canoe classic butter tart for dessert on the wait staff's recommendation, not much to note here. The service was good - I would say less impressive than that at Auberge du Pommier (but there may be a difference between dining with a small group vs. a big corporate event). All in all, I had a good time at this restaurant - similar to my views for Auberge du Pommier (another O&B spot), I would say the selling points are the ambiance and service. Would be best to come here for summerlicious or winterlicious. read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
Came here for Summerlicious 2018 this past weekend for dinner. I would have LOVED to give this place 5 stars. The food was excellent - especially the appetizers (burrata, salmon). The lamb shoulder was the most tender I've ever had. I even requested a more private window setting in my reservation since this was an anniversary occasion and they accommodated, to my pleasant surprise! The view at Canoe especially in the evening is no joke. While the staff members were very courteous, my issue was with other aspects of the service. Don't get me wrong, the food was probably my favourite I've ever had at a Summerlicious event. But nothing puts a damper like finding a 3-inch long piece of coarse hair embedded in your first course that you can't even see until you've had a few bites. It was even more disturbing since it was smoked salmon. I alerted our waiter who promptly replaced it, so that was fine. They also compensated by putting the wine on the house and I do appreciate that. I wrote off the hair thing as a rare occurrence, but what came after was the most awkward part of the dining experience. Remember how it was an anniversary event? I forgot they probably use this information from the reservation (you have the option to select what type of dining occasion) to add a small personalization to the dessert. We got our dessert - strawberry shortcake - and it was very good, and I didn't care that there was no personalization on it. But as our table was being cleared, the table next to us received their desserts with "Happy Anniversary" messages written on it. I was confused because THEY were confused, saying it wasn't their anniversary for a few months... Then I realized they mixed up our tables. Couldn't tell if they got the wrong table numbers or the people confused since we're both Asian couples :S The waiters realized the screw up, the people around us realized the screw up, and all in all it was a highly awkward/embarrassing moment when they came back with an off-the-menu dessert and a haphazardly written Happy Anniversary on it. We are not the type of people to make that request or a fuss over it, since it's just an honest mistake. It would have been infinitely better to not draw anyone else's attention to this, but we got some congrats from people afterwards. Went home cringing for the rest of the night LOL. I do feel bad for our waiter though, since it was more than likely not his fault. I would still give Canoe another shot, but probably not in the near future nor for an anniversary dinner. read more
8 years ago
Awesome, awesome experience. I was pleasantly surprise they were opened on Sunday for mothers day, which happen to be my 1yr anniversary. Score! Canoe on weekend! The service was exceptional, very attentive staffs. And, the food is spectacular. Starter: The fois gras with "peanut butter" and "jam". I appreciate the creativity but I thought the peanut was a bit overwhelming. The salmon was very moist and full of flavor. Main: Tea- infused duck breast is the moistest and tastiest duck I ever had. It was a exceptional dish. Lamb was tendered as expected but the duck take the cake. Dessert: Lemon meringue. The crust was abit too hard. But the lemon was just the right amount of tartness and sweetness. Dinner for two with a bottle of sparkling was about $270. Not bad for a special occasion. read more
11 years ago
I went here for a business dinner - we had the corner table at the windows - a perfect view! I ordered the Ahi Tuna salad which was incredible. Honestly, everything we ordered was incredible. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone from out of town because of the view! read more
8 years ago
Fabulous restaurant with terrific views and equally terrific food. We had a whimsical tasting menu representing Canada's Expo. Everything was top-notch. Definitely a good spot for a date or special celebration. Be sure to come around sunset. read more
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