After leaving the Raptors-Jazz game, we decided to find a place to eat and stumbled upon this gem of a restaurant. As soon as you walk in, the ambience and decor immediately struck me as sexy, moody and sophisticated. One of the first thing I noticed was the background music playing throughout - 'Bonita Applebaum' by A Tribe Called Quest. Impressive already. Waiter approached us right away and handed us the infamous iPads to order drinks. Which led us to one of the main reasons I'm giving 5 stars...THE BREAD. OMFG the bread. That is all I'm going to say about it. Mind blown. I ordered the steak bites (medium well) and truffle parmesan fries. Perfect and perfect. My lady friend ordered the Sheep's Milk Ricotta...she loved it. I used the cheese on the complimentary bread and it was fantastic, of course. Overall, the service, ambience, food and presentation were top notch. Absolutely cannot WAIT to go back. read more

ZERO STARS!! Asked for 2 glasses of Pinot Noir, lovely time with my friend, asked for the bill or as they cheekily put it (The Damage)...$82.00!!! WHAT? YUP! oh and $3 tacked on for the tasting! Case in point, make sure you find out what each glass costs, b/c they sure won't advise you! read more

I was here (this time) for drinks and dinner with the girls (a table of 3 on the patio). The cocktails (Dark & Stormy & Pretty in Pink) were both hits at the table but the Sangria was nothing exciting. It tasted like store bought pre-mix that they simply added some fruit to. It was lacking that fresh, fruity refreshing flavour that one expects from good Sangria - especially in June on a patio. It was not worth the $14 price tag. Here was our order... Lobster Cob Salad -my friend said it was lovely and as requested, the dressing was brought on the side Maple Burger -this was my order and although it was incredibly indulgent (kind of a man`s burger - LOL), I thought it was delicious! It came with thick cut back (YUM) and Guinness cheddar (oh ya!!) Vegan Burger -this is not on the menu but my other friend is vegan and asked if the chef would mind creating something for her (since there were no vegan options on the menu). She said it was quite good (although it was a very small portion as it was not served on a bun) I will go back because it is a nice patio and not as crazy busy as some of the others located in the financial district after 5pm in the summer. The food is good but yes, the prices are high as you would expect due to its location. Our server was delightful and attentive. read more

Came here before the leafs game with a friend. Service was horrible and a times very rude; gave us the bill as we were eating, didn't bring our order of appetizers, took to long to even take are order. Food was pretty good. I had the fork and knife ribs, substituted the fries for truffled Mac & cheese (pretty good). My friend had the lobster roll he said the lobster itself was tasty but the way it was made out to eat was inconvenient. My rating would be higher if the service was even the slightest bit better. O well, I'm sure there will be others who will support this place. read more

Restaurants in Toronto always dissappoint me in one way or another, however, my experience tonight at e11even was excellent!! Service: We were attended by a lovely girl called Dawn who was not only a sweet and freindly face but helped us with recommendations and managed our loud and demanding table of 13! All the other servers were freindly as well. Quite unusual service for Toronto. Food: From the bread that they bring complimentary (to die for!) to our appetisers and entrees; everything was amazing. On our table we had ordered oysters, the burgers (which everyone loved), the mac n cheese, ribs, hot dog... we were all genuinely surprised! Ambience: Not too loud, sports bar ambience with an elegant flair. HIGHLIGHT: THE WASHROOMS!!! WOW. Not only is it lavished with gorgeous marble, the ladies washrooms have an electronic biday!! Im talking full cleansing options - anddd the seats were heated!! SO awesome!! Loved it! It is quite a pricey place, so be prepared to dishout a bit of $$$ but well worth the experience. read more

My friend, whom I meet on a regular basis and works in the same building as E11ven & decided this was a convenient place to meet up. She's an executive who was invited to their opening - sampling almost everything. She frequents this place with clients said the food was very good. We were greeted by the hostess in a friendly manner, and once seated our server introduced himself. He was very pleasant and friendly as well. I scanned the menu and noticed it was pricey, but thought it ok, in given their location and upscale atmosphere (though I found it very loud when I first entered - thankfully, we had a banquet at the far end of the restaurant - at the kitchen end) I don't usually take note of prices, but I did think $11 for (virgin)lemonade was steep. After referring to my fellow Yelpers, and upon my friend's recommendation, I ordered the crab cake (which I did wince slightly at it's 26$ price tag). Since crab is my weak-in-the-knees favourite seafood, and assurance from my friend that it was amazing, I ordered it. Being a gracious guest (I guess, lol), I didn't order a pricey entrée, so I went with the burger (around 26-8$, I think). My friend had the salmon. Presentation of the crab cake was nice - though I'd expect no less :( ... Big! disappointment. It had a mushy interior, and TOTALLY overwhelmed by too much tarragon. My friend had a taste and agreed that it was not as good as usual. I kick myself now for not sending it back. I never mind paying for quality, but in the back of my mind, I was thinking of the ACE crab legs at the Mandarin. It was about the size of half a hockey puck, so even the portion size was a miss. Our entrees arrived - **before I was finished with my app - point against the server (kitchen?). At a place of this supposed stature, I expect near perfect service. .. Don't bring the entrée to get cold while I'm still on my app! I also take points off the server for not checking on me after a couple bites of my app. - I was a server, and that is just what you're supposed to do! When ordering my burger, I asked how what the default doneness was. (Fresh, quality meat should be able to order it mid rare, and I expected based upon the price, it SHOULD be fresh ground) He said it came med-well, (omg - that's murder in my book) I told him I wanted it no more than medium. All the flowery description of the burger doesn't make up for a dry, over-done burger, with thick bacon that's so overdone; it's stringy & tough. The bun was too big in ratio for the meat and wasn't as fresh as it could've been. So along with a dry burger, stringy bacon; the stale-ish bun didn't help. I've had better burgers at fast food chains. The only reason for the 2nd star is the pleasant facility and .... oh boy.. ladies bathroom!!! I also take points away for a group of servers I passed on my way to the restroom hanging out and chatting up a loudly like no one was around. E11even is an upscale place to hang out before an event at the ACC/ Roger's Centre. Although our server was friendly, he was not competent - he didn't check on us to ensure our food was ok while we ate. He only showed up to deliver and pick up. I might sound snobby, but I don't think it's too much to ask in expecting competent service should that matchs the establishment and the prices. I might return for drinks before a game or concert due to it's location and comfortable ambience. Because my friend frequents this place and said it's been good whenever she'd been, I'm wondering if the kitchen had deployed their 'B team' (or 'C' team...) during the week. The food was a big fail. read more

I've been here several times for dates, chilling on the patio with friends, drinks after a game, and events in the private reception area upstairs. Every experience I have had here has been different but I always have a good time - definitely my favourite restaurant in the area. A couple times it was super full and had a short wait despite having a reservation but generally the hostess is able to seat us quickly. The restaurant is modern and upbeat and I've always had excellent service here, the hostess, servers and event staff are all incredibly attentive and nice. The food here is always delicious and they have a great wine list. Their patio is nice in the summer and I always get their oysters when they are in season. Some things I remember trying: I've tried every salad on their menu and they were all really good. The halibut was cooked perfectly - I was pleasantly surprised because so many restaurants do it wrong. The burger. I don't know if I was starving or if this was actually just a really delicious burger but I thought it was the best thing ever at the time. Oysters. The first time I ordered them I was nervous about getting oysters at a random restaurant but they turned out to be delicious! The waitress recommended them and they were perfect. I was so happy that day. This sounds ridiculous but I always get really excited to come here for their bread and wine list. I usually don't want bread on the table because I will eat it but the bread here is actually so good I eat it all and I feel really guilty. You know how you are supposed to pick one of the three if you want to not gain weight: bread, wine, or dessert? Well I totally fail at that every time I come here. The space upstairs is really nice for a casual mixer with a smaller crowd. The staff was amazing and super helpful. Sometimes the restaurant is a little quiet earlier in the evening, I like a more upbeat atmosphere but for the location it's still my favourite place in the area. Overall would definitely recommend checking it out especially in the summer :) read more

Be prepared to shell out some dough for this meal -- or expense it if you're able. Best dishes: Crab cakes Double-cut bacon Baby-back ribs Turkey BLT And I hear the women's restroom is worth a visit. read more

The decor and atmosphere seemed pretty fancy, we always assumed food would be over priced, and in some ways we were right, the "colossal shrimps" for the shrimp cocktail were $10 each, not nearly big enough to pay that price. But the main course was actually quite good, I ordered the 10oz steak, cooked perfectly at medium rare and went really well with their chimichuri sauce. Service was quite friendly too...oh and we really loved the free bread! read more

E11even - Steak and Frite - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This review is overdue. Came here about 3 months ago and forgot to post my findings. Appetizer of mention: Double Cut Bacon w/ Maple Sherry Glaze. For $11 you get 2 really thick cut pieces of bacon on a plate. 2 slices for $11 seems pretty ridiculous, but it was amazing and you could literally cut off tiny slices and savour each individual bite, making it seem suddenly justifiable. For dinner I had the Baby Back Ribs, which come with diced up peanuts spread on top of. It was a quality rack of ribs cooked quite well with a good flavoured sauce. Also pricey at $32 but with a cold pint of Creemore this was also a delicious meal so even after its all said and done, justifiable in paying said price. While the place ain't cheap, it is delicious and the service was good so I can't help but say, "Yay! I'm a fan". read more

So disappointed. In Canada with my husband for one night and we made the mistake of choosing this place as our only meal for the day. Waiter never came with our appetizer. When I asked to cancel after our meal arrived is when he remembered we had ordered one. I ordered the roasted chicken that he recommended and after 15 minutes comes back and says that they are out of the chicken. I order a burger, $26- for a burger, and 30 minutes later my roasted chicken is served. Confusing. My husband got the steak which was fine but pricey. My mashed potatoes were bland with no flavor- comparable to boxed kind. Chicken was dry with zero flavor. Stuffing was actually good but wasn't worth $30. Far from it. Again, disappointment read more

The quality of food was once top notch. Now? Not so much. Trendy vibe and atmosphere can't make up for the downgrade in food. I ordered my favorite - lobster mac and cheese. Bottom was burned. It was dry. Highly upsetting. I'll have to scratch e11even off my list of Toronto restaurants. No bueno. Service was awesome, which is nice. read more

4.5 / 5 I've only been to e11even once but from that one experience it seems to be a pretty great place. The location of the restaurant is one of the first positive things you'll notice about it. Sure it kind of sucks to have to pay for parking since this place is in the downtown core of toronto, but I personally think the atmosphere and easy access to any other sites of attraction make it worthwhile. The great views of downtown toronto add to the restaurant since it has a plentiful amount of outdoor seating where you can view several toronto landmarks such as the ACC (which is literally 30 seconds away) and the CN tower. I can't comment too much about the interior because my friends and I were only in there for about 2 minutes before we were seated outdoors, but from what I could tell the inside was very welcoming and had a very nice appealing look. I ordered the maple burger with a side of fries. The maple burger was extremely good, with thick juicy slices of bacon on top of a great patty which was crispy on the outside yes still tender on the inside. The fries were also good, I'm not sure what it was that made them so stand out but somehow they managed to taste better than most fries you get at other burger places. I ordered my meal along with a coke and I beleive the final bill was somewhere around $35 without the tip. A bit on the pricey side but the taste was definitely good enough to warrant the slightly high price read more

Dining at E11even can be a real hit or miss experience. When the kitchen is on top of their game the execution and quality of the food is great. However more often than not the dishes are lackluster and not worth the sticker price of the menu. I have had great meals, notably a juicy cheeseburger and the Lobster Cobb Salad but have seen the flip side and left disappointed after a "daily special" Tuna steak sandwich as well as a rubbery under-seasoned steak frites. The Lobster Cobb, while at first deemed daunting by its $34 price tag, is well worth it when it arrives in a large bowl filled with crispy pancetta, fresh croutons, and of course and entire steamed lobster. If I was ever going to pay over $30 for a salad, I was glad this was it. As for their cheeseburger, E11even follows a recent trend of using a fatty and flavourful cut of meat to fill their bun, and letting the quality, not quantity, of their toppings and ingredients do the talking. And this move pays off with one of the better "sit down" burgers in the city. I'd definitely stick to this on any future visits. However not everything can be raved about. The tuna burger I had was dry and quite bland. It tasted like it had been frozen and thawed, although the server claimed it was a fresh cut. The Steak Frites also had a rubbery texture and likely was not a quality cut of beef. Overall E11even is worthy as a first venture into the restaurant business for MLSE, however it often seems over priced for the quality of meals you'll get. read more

My friend and I decided to have dinner at e11even. She ate there before and suggested it. The food is definitely overpriced as earlier posts are suggesting. I ordered the cheeseburger ($18), she ordered the hot dog ($16). We also ordered a side of Mac'n'Cheese with truffles ($10). The mac'n'cheese was delicious. Really rich and creamy. The burger was very meaty (a bit too much for me). The hot dog was huge. We were both taken back when it arrived. The drinks are definitely overpriced but tasty. Highlights were definitely the iPad drink menu and the Toto toilets. Any restaurant with a toilet that makes me want to set up shop has to be good. The service was good other than when we arrived and asked for a table for 2 (no reservation), they made it seem like they had no tables and we had to wait. There were plenty of empty tables. Would I go back, maybe just to use the washroom otherwise, I think we'll try a new place. read more

Thanks to the wonderful staff at e11even for accommodating my requests during the playoffs and making it a Raptorous experience. Excellent service and delicious food. The patio will be my go-to place in the summer. read more

Such a cute place. I took some clients there for lunch. They dived right into the drink menu. I learned what a Cesar was. We shared apps: Buffalo cauliflower, the sheep's milk ricotta, and the honey peanut shrimp. All great! For my main course, I got the lobster mac & cheese. it was rich and delicious and I'm sure calorie free. :) Good place for a business lunch. read more

Back in another life, when I used to do PR and would meet with a contact who worked at the nearby Telus building, E11even was my favorite choice for meetings, as well as the site of a couple of amazing Toronto International Film Festival parties I attended. The best scallops I ever had in my life came from here - was at a party and they had baskets full of these king scallops. The organizers must have spent thousands on them, and they were melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The food has always been a bit overpriced, but it's Toronto. You didn't just come here for a burger. The atmosphere and design is quite nice, volume levels are low enough that you can talk with someone easily, and there's a very laid-back vibe to the whole restaurant. Definitely a classy place, and one of the best restaurants I've been to in the south end of the city. Very recommended! read more

Amazing food. Great ambiance and service. Try the sashimi bowl for a healthy option. The roasted chicken with its to die for stuffing is a must. And you need to taste the toffee pudding for dessert read more

Went there for a birthday date night, enjoyed everything, service was fantastic, ordered the squash gnocci, flatbread and had key lime pie for dessert. Food was great, the key lime wasn't fantastic but above average. They have their own concoction of the 'Vesper' drink... definitely try this! It's $18 but it's completely worth it. One of the best mixed drinks I've ever had. read more

Great restaurant! The over look of the place is amazingly modern, yet sophisticated and professional. I've taken many clients and friends here! Great job! P.s. The bill is the best part! You'll understand when you see it! read more

The service is quite good. The crab cake isn$21 but delicious. The meatball was $21 and nothing you can't make at home for $5 of groundbeef and ragu. Really wasn't worth the price. The lobster roll wasn't bad, but the ravioli was fantastic. Unique and very strong, but you're a fan of smoked cheese, I strongly recommend it. Overall the food was very good and presented nicely, but NOWHERE near worth the price. Definitely an over-priced restaurant and it's most likely due to the location. read more

E11even - Nanna's meatball, crab cake, lobster roll, ravioli - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It's a pretty average, uninteresting restaurant, but the food is decent. The burgers are a generous portion but otherwise are no different from any comparable restaurant. Ambience is nice and the restaurant is a comfortable setting; service is excellent too. It's a good enough place that I wouldn't mind coming back here, but there's very little that would make me have an urge to return here specifically. read more

Very nice ambiance. Upscale with a great menu. Dessert was amazing the apple pie is where it's at. They exceeded exception when it came to their restrooms, not only was it clean and stylish but the toilets heated and gave you a massage! read more

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I went here with my work wife and we downed 3 bottles of wine. This is the place to go ladies if you want to spot some seriously hot guys with money! Especially before a game at the Rogers Centre... We ordered the seafood platter, which is pretty hard to mess up, so it was tasty. Next time I'm going for the steak. Great atmosphere and cute waiters. read more

I like being outside. We sat on the patio. It was nice. The prices aren't nice. They're a little silly. My burger was 25 dollars. It was fancy. It was a maple burger, with Guinness cheddar cheese. It was pretty decent, i wasn't a huge fan of the maple flavor but that's okay. The cheese was unique looking but just tasted like cheddar. The bacon was the most remarkable part. It was as thick as my thumb, and tasty. Nice big slabs. The service was alright. Friendly, fairly quick. I left her a crappy tip even though she was fine, just because the place was so expensive. Sorry! I'm not really sorry. Try it if you want to impress people or think that you're really special! read more

Just dropped in for a glass of wine... Impressive selection by the glass... But what's with the no WiFi? Especially since the menus are on tablets on an intranet... Really not feeling it. An MLS&E franchise without charm. A place to meet and overpay. Worth noting that I was there for drinks, and can't review the food. I am sure it was expensive given the locale, but also likely quite good, as most Chris Z. restaurants are. I will likely end up here when can't get in to Hot Stove, but for the money would probably opt for Harbour 60. Stay tuned for an update once I have dined. read more

A bit pricey ($34 for salmon) but excellent quality and friendly service. My husband and I met here for lunch. We had the grilled calamari to start (cooked perfectly tender and generous portion for an app; perfect for sharing) and then the special: broiled red snapper with romanesco salad and butternut purée ($34). The snapper was, again, cooked perfectly (my fork went through it like butter) and the romanesco salad was the perfect accompaniment. The textures and flavours of the snapper, romanesco with freshly toasted almond slivers and just-sweet raisins came together perfectly with the buttery squash purée (maybe a touch too buttery). Atmosphere: Pretty much what you would expect from a resto in the south financial district but lighting was too dark! Felt like dinner rather than lunch. Overall: a nice spot for a delicious (but pricey) lunch. 1 app + 2 lunch specials + 1 lrg bottle evian = ~$100 (incl. tax) + tip read more

It's a noisy place but that is exactly what you will like about it. Being next to the Air Canada centre, you can stop here before or after a game. I went after work on a Friday evening and for sure it got me into the weekend mood. The drinks options and food here are very good. You get an iPad to check out the drinks menu. You have to try out the Georgian Mule that is served in a copper mug and is a twist of the Moscow Mule. It is a Peach vodka based drink with lime and ginger beer in it. Recommended by the staff and folks, it feels great when you say cheers with a copper mug. The appetizers (nachos) are my favourite. It's busy out there but the staff is attentive and quick. read more

E11even - Order your drinks through a iPAd - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Servers and staff all looked miserable! We arrived at 3:30 for a late lunch / early dinner before the game and were seated in an empty restaurant, before we could even get our coats off another hostess came over and with a very snippy attitude wanted to make sure we were aware that we had to be done by 5:30 because all the restaurant was reserved!! I held my tongue and simply said ok, Although the woman serving us was the only one in the entire place that cracked a smile they rushed us through the entire meal even taking mine away before i had even finished it. At the prices we were paying you would expect much better customer service skills. I watched as others came through the door to see if they also got the 5:30 warning which they did not. In any case we will not be back and nor will any of my staff. read more

Delicious food worth the price. You get a good size portion for the price and an added feature while we were there was the live jazz band they had. The ambiance of the place was amazing and a perfect place to start our girls weekend. The jazz band was even playing some covers from Drake, Bieber, Alicia Keys, and even TLC waterfall! If you're in the area definitely check this place out. We had no wait time and didn't have reservations. read more

Great food! I ordered the fish and it was delicious. It came with asparagus and black quinoa. I didn't care for the bland flavor of quinoa. The potstickers for an amazing appetizer. It was was great but it had a bit of spice. Lastly the key lime pie was delicious. read more

I don't know why yelp users rate this resto with an average of 3 stars, while urban spoon (with more reviews rates it 4.5) maybe because any new place needs to iron out the kinks and for me, and a group with 7 others, we had an overall EXCELLENT experience. Everything from my martini at the bar to our food and wine recommended by the sommelier was off the chart good. The service was impeccable and this is from a guy who worked the food services industry and took great pride in serving and wine pairings. I could not find one thing wrong with this restaurant other than MLSE owns it. I highly recommend!! read more

WAY WAY WAY too expensive. Two glasses of wine and two Draft beers set me back 72 dollars before tip... either that or they ripped me off. i live in London and Amsterdam and I've never seen anything this expensive in my life... read more

FYI...this place is really dark. Like, maybe have to read the menu by your cell phone glare, dark. Drinks are a little pricey, but the Georgia Mule was really good. The soup special (parsnip, potato and leek) was velvety and seasoned well. It is a pretty big portion, so order accordingly. The scallop dish was good, the scallops were cooked perfectly and the sautéed mushrooms complimented them well. The dollop of bacon jam was ok...it was more sweet than savory and I didn't think it paired well, but others may. If you are a kale love, the steak salad would be a good choice. There are a few strips of steak on top of a literal mound of kale...with a few butter lettuce leaves and a sprig or two of arugula. There are toasted walnuts and broccoli florets scattered around. The dressing was good, but raw kale is a tough chew. read more

Although I had heard lots of great things about this place, I was a little disappointed. The menu (which I should have checked prior) had very limited and very basic options. I had not come there expecting burgers and fries on the menus. U myself ordered the ribs which I was promised was soft enough to tear with a fork. Not quite. And my boyfriend ordered a steak which was actually very soft and delicious. They have their wine menu on an ipad but it made thing unnecessarily complicated. The drink portions were not worth their price and they gave u the most minimum amount. The service was great and when the table next to us complained about wine prices they gave them a glass on the house. The atmosphere was nice and the bathrooms had fun toilet technology haha. It's a little on the pricey side but what "high class" Resturant down town isn't. read more

E11even - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Phenomenal service and tasty food. Ordered the fried chicken sandwich with parmesan truffle fries - both were delicious. read more

E11even - Fried chicken sandwich & parmesan truffle fries - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is way too expensive for what you get in return. I paid 40$ for lamb shanks and I felt ripped off because it was average

The service was incredible slow. Took over an hour for our food to be served, which was a sandwich and a salad. The food itself was not good. The chicken in the chicken salad was cold cuts and the chicken in the chicken sandwich was burned. The sandwich and fries arrived cold as well. Overall this restaurant is over priced for the quality of food and service you receive. read more

Say goodbye to bad food at sports bars and tradition sports memorabilia decor. E11even takes the sports bar to a new level and the design of the dining room says it loud and clear. The restaurant opens up to a multi-screen lounge area followed by a large dining room that's surprisingly intimate, possibly due to the combination of modern design and a layout that is carved into smaller cosy areas. We've been to this restaurant 3 or 4 times now and service was prompt and attentive each time. A fantastic wine list presented on an iPad is a nice touch, supported by an extremely knowledgable Sommelier. Some rave about the Cheeseburger others about the Tuna Tartare, these are but a few amidst many appetizing menu items. The Irish Organic Salmon baked on a cedar plank and accompanying grain/almond salad were delicious. My husband decided to try out the cheeseburger during our most recent visit and he was equally impressed. Overall we rate e11even at 4.5 read more