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    Chao Lay

    3.8 (5 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    My second evening visiting friends in Toronto, they brought me here for dinner. OMG. The food, the…read moredrinks, the service, the ambiance -- all were simply great. Thanks to a couple of the reviews, we ordered -- among other things the spicy rigatoni. Absolutely unbelievable flavor that really wakes up your tastebuds and says, "Delicious, aren't I?" The answer is YES!!! We ordered the truffle fries for the table, which are the best I've ever had and I love truffle fries. I ordered the Sangria Rouge simply because I love a really good one. This met and exceeded all my hopes and dreams. In fact, I would say that that describes this restaurant. It was a wonderful, wonderful experience.

    Went to Maxime's for drinks and dinner and honestly the spicy vodka rigatoni is still living in my…read morehead. We ordered a bunch of things to share and the table ended up being full pretty quickly. Rock shrimp to start, truffle fries with truffle aioli, a wagyu caesar salad, half roasted chicken, and king oyster mushrooms. Everything was good, but the rigatoni completely stole the show. Creamy, spicy, perfectly cooked pasta and one of those dishes where you keep going back for another bite even when you're already full. Drinks were solid too. The Pornstar Martini and the Hot & Bothered were both great and fit the vibe of the place. The space feels polished but still lively, especially around the bar. Definitely the kind of spot that works for a night out, drinks with friends, or a late dinner. If you go, do not skip the spicy vodka rigatoni. I would come back just for that.

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    Matsutei Sukiyaki

    Matsutei Sukiyaki

    4.0
    (24 reviews)
    4.1 km

    Matsutei Sukiyaki offers comforting Japanese hot pit in a warm and cozy atmosphere. They offer both…read moreAYCE hot pot and à la carte. There's also AYCE drink option available. You can choose between many varieties of fresh ingredients: noodles and rice, vegetables, seafood, meat and broths. The sauce station makes crafting your own sauce easy and enjoyable. We visited for a weekday dinner and ordered the "Premium Set AYCE" and enjoyed the delicious hot pot and the vibes. For dessert, you can order soft serve ice cream and "Hanami Dango". The staff are friendly and guide you through the experience. The service is fast and efficient.

    Came here for the first time. My partner tried a different location and kept telling me about it…read more Decided to come here today. We got there around 5ish. The place itself was pretty empty. They had a large seating area. Only 2 tables plus us. The food came fairly quickly. They have a sauce bar and with some fruits there. I found the menu to be pretty small. A lot of it were like filler food. Like spam, different types of balls. It was mostly just beef or seafood. The beef didn't taste as tender as other places we been to before. It actually tastes quite dry. Our server also never really came around. We had to wait till someone comes around. Another weird thing that they do is add a mandatory 12% tips onto your bill. They do tell you before hand, but it felt obligated when it's forced onto the bill. Super weird

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    Lobster Burger Bar

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    (143 reviews)
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    I came here for the lunch buffet ($23) and it did not disappoint. For the price you pay, there is…read moreso much variety and choices to choose from. Flavours and quality were good too. There's sushi, salad, seafood, rice and noodles, vegetables, deep fried items, meats, and desserts to choose from. I was definitely full and satisfied after my meal. My favourites were the deep fried sushi and stuffed baja fish. Tables and seats were very comfortable. Restaurant is clean. Staff are nice and attentive. I highly recommend coming to check out their lunch buffet. I will definitely be back.

    After hearing so much about this restaurant, I was looking forward to experiencing their Sunday…read moreall-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink brunch. Unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to my expectations. One thing worth noting is that if you're provided with a menu, not everything listed is available as part of the buffet. Certain seafood dishes and desserts are reserved for à la carte service, which wasn't immediately obvious. The experience started a little inconsistently. Some tables received a welcome drink while others did not, and there didn't appear to be any explanation for the difference. The atmosphere also wasn't quite what I expected. It often felt as though the dining room was geared more toward content creation than enjoying a leisurely meal. Buffet lines became quite long at times as some guests paused to set up ring lights and film multiple shots before moving on. Throughout the afternoon, ring lights remained in use at several tables, and a few groups could be heard repeating their toasts to capture the perfect video. While I understand that's part of the social media culture today, it did take away from what could have been a more relaxed dining experience. As for the food, it was enjoyable but ultimately didn't stand out. Given the restaurant's reputation, I had expected a bit more in terms of quality and freshness. Toronto has no shortage of excellent sushi restaurants, many of which offer a stronger culinary experience in a more relaxed setting. One interaction with the manager also left me a little puzzled. While checking in with our table, he seemed surprised to learn that we were locals, mentioning that most guests he speaks with are visiting from out of town. Considering the restaurant's location beside one of the city's major theatres in the Entertainment District, I wasn't sure why that was unexpected. He then shared that he never leaves the city for anything, which made for an unusual conversation and didn't feel especially relevant to our dining experience. Overall, I can understand why the restaurant appeals to those looking for a lively, social media-friendly outing. For me, however, the focus seemed to lean more toward the atmosphere than the food itself. While I'm glad I gave it a try, I don't think it would be my first choice the next time I'm looking for a sushi buffet

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    Abrielle

    Abrielle

    4.0
    (15 reviews)
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    My husband and I together with my sister and her husband decided to eat out and chose Abrielle…read moreToronto. We were extremely impressed with their services.The Bar Manager Jorge together with the servers took time to explain every dish that was served. The food was tasty...the service was perfect. The atmosphere was so relaxing. We will definitely be back!

    We were blown away by the experience handed to us by the capable staff at Abrielle last night with…read morea fine dining meal for our group of 5! I have been to the Sutton Place hotel many times since I have friends living in the condos there, but this was a first to settle in to this beautiful heritage building dining room and take in the ambiance and vibe. It's a great location being right at the corner of Blue Jays Way and King with a nice view of the streetscape through the large windows, yet set back comfortably from the action outside. The evening in January brought some fluffy lazy snow dropping out of the sky which added to the drama of the view and the added context for our meal extravaganza that was coming for us. Check out my photos for the menu items that we tried, all ordered a la carte and from the menu for January 2026 that I have also included in my review. When each dish arrives, the server describes what it is which is nice. But with a larger table, a typical noisy din on a busy Saturday evening, often diners can't hear or understand what was said. Some of us would appreciate if the servers would slow down, and make sure we heard more clearly what we were in store for with each amazing dish. Otherwise, our service was great! The asians at the table appreciated the tea served in the typical familiar glass teapots when I asked what they wanted to drink, knowing that they were not into beer or cocktails like westerners, or even the other typical non-alcoholic beverages available. That helped make them happy with hanging out for an extended time in the fine dining tradition. We did have to ask for the servers to keep the tea flowing to our table, since that is part of the idea and the shared experience that needed inclusivity. The server explained that the menu was a mediterranean sharing menu, so we felt like we were a family. The free flowing tea dove-tailed nicely with that theme. It was a bit of a learning experience for the Abrielle staff to see that hey, we needed more tea cups and more tea for everyone!! Not just the teetotallers in the group, us beer drinkers want to be included too : ) When we turned down the dessert options it was a nice VIP touch that they brought out a little bite of a matcha mousse sweet at the end which was super tasty! Fantastic and highly recommended.

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    We visited Alder for Sunday brunch and really enjoyed the experience. Located inside the Ace Hotel,…read moreAlder is known for its modern, Mediterranean-inspired menu and stylish, cozy atmosphere. The space feels warm and thoughtfully designed, making it a great spot for a relaxed brunch or a casual date. We had Cappuccino, "Tiramisu French Toast", and the "Dutch Baby Pancake". Everything tasted fresh and nicely prepared. The French toast had a rich dessert-like flavour, and the Dutch Baby was soft, slightly crispy on the edges, and very satisfying. The service is friendly and attentive. Reservations are highly recommended.

    I have been here twice and really wanted to like this place but I don't know... it just didn't hit…read morethe spot. The ambiance is really nice, a perfect date night spot with an open kitchen. The service for most part was really good. They are attentive, friendly and do give the fine dining experience. The food really gave me mixed thoughts. There are some dishes that are good but some that I really thought was average given the price point. Starting with the appetizers, I got the hamachi and it didn't have a lot of flavours to it, it was a little spicy but that was it. I had a bite of my friend's braised lamb and it was good and flavourful. For the mains, I got the sea bream and the iberico pork collar. They were both perfect cooked - the pork was tender and the fish was soft with a crispy skin. The pork sauce was a nice pairing, but the fish sauce had a very strong green pepper and olive flavour which I did not enjoy. I had the coconut cream pie and basque cheesecake to finish. The coconut cream pie is big and perfect for sharing. It is very strong coconut and creamy, it wasn't my favourite pick for dessert but I can see why it's popular. I enjoyed the basque cheesecake. It was dense and creamy as expected. Maybe I had high expectations for Alder but sadly I just don't think anything was outstanding. Dinner came to around $200 for two people, not including drinks. Portions decent for the most part. There's a cake cutting fee of $10/pp if you bring your own cake.

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