Tips: - Make a reservation through OpenTable. It landed our table a complimentary appetizer. - This eatery has a weekday happy hour from 3 pm till 6 pm. There are also nightly and weekend happy hours, but we came here after work. - The white sangria is awesome! My former manager reached out to me about a few work-related questions. It was nice hearing from him. It's my usual self to ask if he'd like to go out for a meal. He was game with either the two of us, or past and current writers. I went with the latter, as it would be nice to have a happier meetup than what we did in November when he was let go. I hadn't been to Earls in a long time. I was a fan of this western Canadian chain when I lived in Winnipeg. Back then. it wasn't as upscale as it seems to be these days. The food was yummy and I liked dropping by. I asked him if he was good with this Earls across from CF Sherway Gardens. He was. There were a total of four folks who said yes. Another colleague said that he'd drop by to say hi. I didn't account for him in the reservation, as he'd be there briefly. I reserved online through OpenTable. It was party of four for 4:30 pm. It was great getting the occasional text message to confirm that we were still good to be here on a Wednesday at 4:30 pm. I was the first to make it here. I had no problem finding a parking spot and backed into an available one. I walked into the eatery. I was greeted by a friendly woman. I said that I had a reservation for four under my name. She found me and led me me to a booth. I looked at the happy hour menu. Red and white sangria were available. I went with the latter. It had peaches and oranges in it. It was delightful. We got water with ice. I waited for my friends and colleagues to arrive. Two of my friends had arrived, followed by the hi-and-bye friend. Two of them looked at my white sangria and order the same thing. Our other friend got a Moscow mule. My former manager texted me. He said that he was stuck in traffic on the 401 and he'd be late. I said that we'd be here. He eventually made it. Yay! He saw that most of us had sangria. He ordered the red sangria. Alcohol does hit him fast. Luckily, we were here for a few hours, so it eventually wore off. Even our server asked if he was okay, which was kind. Service was great. Our female server was attentive, making sure that our water was refilled and we were good. The manager came over and was looking for me. He said that to thank me for my "loyalty," he wanted to give us a complimentary Nashville crispy chicken and pickle skewers. I said that I wouldn't say no to free food! This appetizer was excellent. The pickle was a bit spicy. The crispy chicken was tender and not spicy. It was such a nice gesture. Our table got these items: - Baja taco (me) - Szechuan shrimp and pork dumplings (me) - Aburi salmon sushi press - Clam chowder - Bigger better burger with fries - Truffle tortellini I loved my baja taco. The fish was generous and flaky. It had a light, crispy batter.It was delicious. The szechwan shrimp and pork dumplings were excellent. The chili sauce had a ton of flavour. My former manager's aburi salmon sushi press needed more flavour. This place doesn't have wasabi. Instead, I said to dip his sushi in the szechwan sauce. He did and said it was much improved. I got to try a bit of his sushi and I also dipped it in the sauce. Yummy! My friends loved their meals. Everything was off the happy hour menu, except for the truffle tortellini that looked amazing. For dessert, we got these items: - Lemon meringue pie - Sticky toffee chocolate pudding with vanilla ice cream Our friend had left, so we were a table of four. We devoured both desserts in five minutes. It was quite the feat to witness! The lemon meringue pie is seasonal. It should be on the menu all the time. It was fantastic. The lemon had the perfect tartness. The meringue was light and perfect. The sticky toffee chocolate pudding was moist and decadent. We loved the vanilla ice cream and the crispy wafer. Since I'm the fruit person, I had all the sliced strawberries. So good! We got separate bills. I paid with a credit card at the table. I tipped and tapped. Done! A few of us used the washroom before we left. The women's was clean and inviting. No complaints! My former manager was waiting outside. He noticed that my car was still there. It felt like old times chatting for a bit before heading our separate ways. The food and drink were excellent at this eatery. The company was perfect. Service was wonderful. I'd return here for more good eats and drinks. (147) read more

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Brought a small group here expecting the same amazing food we usually have here. Service was great. Both appetizers (crispy tofu and spinach dip) were great. The kale and mushroom pizza that I had just a few months ago, has changed. Now, it's overcome by a thick layer of cheese, while the scant sprinkle of mushrooms and kale had zero flavour, and the usually amazing crust was dry and too hard to eat. The Nashville chicken sandwich was ho-hum at best. Over-fried, not much flavour and no sign of the promised Nashville spice. Sad to see the tofu tacos have left the menu, and hoping Earls can get back to consistently good food. Tip: Order the crispy tofu appetizer as your main. Best plant-based item on the menu. Our whole group (omnivores and herbivores) devoured these! read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Nashville Crispy Chicken Sandwich - Canadian (New) Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Tremendous service from Ivana Excellent food Cajun salmon (recommendation) Chocolate cake dessert so good And mill st organic beer read more

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October 26/2025: Casual dinner with my Al. This restaurant was absolutely JAMMED with people. It took us about 10-15 minutes to get a table & an additional 15 minutes to get a server to our table. This is the reason for the 4-Star vs a potential 5-Star. I started with a Mill Street Lager ($12.75), a Canadian brand that's always fresh & clean tasting. Had the shrimp dumplings ($19.75) as an appetizer. They were delicious to say the least. Garlicky & spicy with a nice presentation. Decent size order as well. My main was the Cajun Chicken ($36.75). It came with warm potato salad & house coleslaw. This is a bangin meal. A double chicken breast with a great presentation on the plate. The price was a bit ridiculous for the order size but it a very delicious plate. This is definitely a do over. read more

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The place has had a nice vibe to it. We sat at the bar and ordered a few things than waited for late night happy hour to start 10 pm to close it is a limited menu but great options to choose from. We ordered the truffle fries and spinach artichoke dip and a few drinks. The fries were very good, crispy the aioli was amazing. The dip was so cheesy and gooey and so warm it was soooooo good. The drinks were well made but didn't look like anything special. The $5 happy hour drinks were very good. They didn't have anything extra or specials it just a few appetizers items and drinks at reduced prices for happy hour. Which suited us just fine. read more

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We had a big celebration at Earls Kitchen + Bar near Sherway Gardens. The place was busy so I recommend booking a reservation ahead of time. I ordered the Cajun Blackened Steak (3/5) and the Don Julio Strawberry Margarita (4/5). I ordered the steak medium rare but for some reason, the steak was not as juicy as I had hoped it to be which was a let-down. The vegetables were cooked perfectly. The garlic mashed potato had fried onions on top which added a nice texture to every bite. The dish was a bit salty for me. I'm not exactly sure whether it was the steak or the mashed potatoes. My friend mentioned to me that she had similar situations in the past where she has told the server to let the kitchen staff know to hold back on the salt. One thing that I would hope for the restaurant to improve on was the service. The food took awhile to come out which was understandable since we were a big group but the server didn't come back to check up on us. The bill also took awhile to get to us. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Canadian (New) Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Earls Kitchen + Bar is one of my favourite Canadian chain restaurants for a reason - it never disappoints; everything is always on point and satisfying (from the food and service to ambiance). The menu has something for everyone, and they do every dish really well (taste, quality, portion size, fresh ingredients, balance of flavours). Service is always very friendly, helpful, and efficient,l. This Sherway Gardens location was no exception. We got there during a busy weekend afternoon, and we were told our table would be ready in 10 minutes. While waiting, we got complimentary drinks (choice of mimosa, guava juice, or water). No other restaurant serves glasses of free mimosa while waiting for a table! The wait wasn't even that long. I liked the open kitchen in this restaurant, where we could see the chefs cooking. It looked like they had the logistics pinned down very well, as every ready-to-serve dish was picked up very quickly by the servers. Every Earls location seems to have greeneries - pots of plants and decorations (both inside and outside of the restaurant) that makes you feel you're eating in some sort of garden-like environment. There are a full bar, regular dining area, and patio for warmer months. Their menu changes from time to time, and they always introduce new items and have a "Featured Items" section in their menu, but the categories usually remain the same (they always have mains, salad and noodle bowls, burgers, pizza, plant-based options, desserts). They have a small brunch menu that's served on weekends and holidays until 2 pm, but they serve the regular lunch & dinner menu all day long. Dishes that we tried this time around: 1) Oysters on the Half Shell (half dozen) (comes with mignonette, horseradish, and lemon) - Very small compared to most other raw oysters I've had in other restaurants. It was okay though, as seafood wasn't their main focus here (although they do serve very good other seafood dishes - see below). 2) Sesame Citrus Noodle Bowl (chilled ube noodles, Asian pear slices, fresh herbed greens, crushed peanuts, crispy onions, citrus chili dressing) + Ahi Tuna - Very refreshing, herbaceous, and healthy-tasting. This was perfect for hot summer days (or any day, really). The chilled ube noodles reminded me of a cross between the Korean potato / glass noodles (with the slippery feel) and Japanese shirataki noodles (translucent noodles made of konjac roots - light and low in calories). These ones were made from ube, so they had a light purple hue. The slippery noodles mixed really well with the herbed greens, while the crushed peanuts, crispy onions, and Asian pear slices added a nice crunch and balance of textures. You get to choose to add a protein such as tofu, chicken, or ahi tuna. 3) Cajun Blackened Oven-Roasted Salmon (with seasonal vegetables - broccolini and steamed jasmine rice) - The salmon size was pretty big, and the cajun spices had a bit of a kick (but not overly spicy). It was served on a bed of jasmine rice (which was flavourful with the addition of scallion and crispy onion) and seasonal vegetables (broccolini this time). We asked for extra vegetables and they were able to make that addition for us. 4) Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes + Greens (caper remoulade, prawns, fennel salad, garden greens, lemon vinaigrette) - BEST DISH IN THE HOUSE, in my opinion. One of the best crab cakes I've had. Unlike other crab cakes that contained a lot of filler (to hold the crab cake together), this one was a little crumbly but it was mostly pure lumps of crab meat and prawns, corn, scallion, and other fresh ingredients. The top and bottom were nice and crispy, while the inside was pure heaven (soft, lots of real crab chunks and prawns, and very tasty). It went really well with the side green salad. You can get the crab cakes as an appetizer, main (you get the salad with the main), or add-on to another dish. read more

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Visited the North Queen Earls - Sherway location and had a great experience. The service and food were good and everything was pretty well seasoned/flavoured. They have multiple locations throughout Canada so a very convenient spot to frequent. This location was spacious and modern which I think complimented their food menu. We ordered the steak frites, ube chilled noodles with ahi tuna, calamari, queen bee and margherita pizza. Overall, I would revisit and love to try the many offerings. read more

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I love Earls' happy hour menu! Was sad to see the barbecue ribs gone from the menu but the drinks are still top tier. We were there this past Saturday and had a great time, our server, Kayla, was sweet and helpful. At the end of her shift, we paid & tipped her and then she handed us off to another server who hadn't come to take our order or introduce themself for like 15 mins, seeing us waiting, a manager came and took our order and then we didn't get our drinks for 20+ mins so we left. It was a disappointing ending to a great night, especially cuz we wanted to drink some more and our service by Kayla was great. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Canadian (New) Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Went there for New Year's Eve with friends and music was great and got a glass of Prosecco at midnight! Busy day but good quality was still good with great portion size and flavour read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Spicy California roll - Canadian (New) Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

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We went for lunch and I had the ceasar salad with chicken my friend had the burger we were happy with our food The server was nice and attentive The decor is nice and the restaurant was very clean We would definitely go again read more

I love Earls Kitchen and I have been to their locations in multiple cuties and provinces. I love their decorations and their patios. They provide great variety of cocktails; delicious ones ;) Their food is also tasty; I have tried their steak frittes and salmon and have loved both equally. My only comment is the music is too loud sometimes; if you're at the bar or a friends gathering, it's fine; but, if you're here for a business meeting, it would be hard to hear each other talking. I recommend making reservations in advance. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Angry Chicken Lettuce Wrap - Lettuce wraps filled with chicken, shredded carrots, and other vegetables, garnished with lime wedges on a white plate. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Dropped in for their late happy hour and I'm glad I did. Inside, the ambiance is lovely, dimmed lights, music was just the right volume not overbearing so you can actually have a conversation. It wasn't too busy on a weekday. The menu featured a variety of options from sushi, burgers, pasta, steaks, pizza and even biryani. Multiple Vegas dishes to choose from as well. Tried the angry chicken lettuce wraps, these were absolutely delicious, perfectly crispy chicken, crunchy lettuce paired with the sauce which is tangy and spicy. Tried the praws & tuna tacos, it was full of flavour, the soy paper it was wrapped in really adds a unique texture. Ribeye steak, cooked exactly as requested, full of flavour paired with truffle fries was delicious. The staff was friendly, food arrived in a Timely manner. Do recommend reservations. Highly recommend checking out Earls. read more

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It's Earl's. It's reliable and pretty good. I enjoy hanging out in the bar area, as well as the dining room. It's lively - not quiet except on off-nights. The food is pretty good, with nice healthy options. Cocktails aren't cheap ($16-18), but they are quite good with a good selection. A criticism: The lineup to check-in (even with reservations) is often too long. There are three people working the desk, but they can only check-in one person at a time. Slow... The waiters are prompt and friendly, though. read more

We came with friends to give Earl's a second shot after our bad experience downtown. The manager, Ocean, and our server, Serge, were friendly, attentive and helpful. We had the vegan corn and avocado dip with chips which was tasty and truffle fries with cheese on the side. The fries had too much pepper on them but were otherwise ok. The guys had the Hunan chicken on noodles and I had the vegan Hunan tofu on rice. The portions were huge and it was very good. My friend ordered the chicken biryani but it wasn't biryani....it was curry chicken and rice....she said it was good. It came with lacha paratha and raita. No dessert options for me that were vegan AND gf. The others shared the creme brûlée and sticky toffee pudding. These were enjoyed as were our mocktails and coffees. The washrooms were spacious but not very clean in the stalls which is what knocked off a star for sure. read more

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You can't go wrong with the Earls chain. Went to this one at Sherway Gardens. Ambiance: Open concept and modern with a open kitchen. Pretty casual but more upscale than a pub. Service: Service was a bit slow. Our server was no where to be found most of the time so I took one star off for the service. Food: Excellent selections from appetizers to main and desserts. Tuesdays is half price bottle of wine day and if you don't finish you can put a cork in it and take it home! I had the blackened chicken salad with peanut vinaigrette dressing it was flavourful and the chicken was moist. Calamari was nice and crispy! My friend had the salmon and he loved it. This is my 3rd Earls location. It's pretty consistent I'm always happy with the food here. read more

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My retirement luncheon (and Gord) was last Thursday at Earl's Sherway in Etobicoke. A few, including me, ordered Steak Frites (with French fries and confit garlic butter) ... I ordered it medium and it was a bit too rare but still okay. Gord ordered Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes + Greens (two golden panko crusted cakes, poached prawn, remoulade, house greens salad). And a few ordered Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - the outside of the restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

5 star experience for Mother's Day brunch today. We took my mom to Earl's and ordered two classic eggs benedict and a prawn omelette. The service was excellent from start to finish and the food was just delicious. The hollandaise was wow! Great job to the staff and chefs at Earl's read more

Came here with my friend and mom during "happy hour" on a Sunday. It was really busy. Instead of waiting for a table, we decided to eat at the bar. We found a seat easily at the bar. Waters came quickly, but never refilled. We all got items off the happy hour menu but the portions were disappointingly small. read more

Came here with a friend for a drink and some food on a Wednesday night. We booked a reservation online, they seems to have been almost at capacity. Atmosphere: (4 stars) Lots of tvs but still a cozy atmosphere. They have both high tops and normal tables, most of them being in booths. They do not a place to hang your coats. If you are at a bar it can be very inconvenient. Food: (4 stars) Beers come in 3 sizes, for a pint it is over $10. Each day they have specials for both food and drinks. On Wednesday I got a streak 9oz for $26.(see picture) They also have a 6oz for $22. The bill with tax and tip came to $47.51 Service: Friendly and attentive. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Wednesday daily special. Steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus: $26. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Went here for the first time tonight, and it did not disappoint. Tasty food and good portions. Drinks were okay, but the food was outstanding read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Truffle Tortilini - A dish featuring tortellini pasta with green vegetables, topped with sliced steak, served on a ceramic plate at a restaurant in Toronto, Ontario. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

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I went to Earls with a group of 6 today. I had forgotten to make reservations but they were able to "move some things around" to make room for us. The food was awesome! I got a bowl with prawns, which was tasty, the rest of the table mostly got steak and there were a lot of empty plates on the table at the end of the meal. Our server and host were fabulous. I would definitely host a group here again! read more

Fabulous evening, service great, food terrific, nice atmosphere. Anniversary dinner turned out perfect, they even gave us free desert! read more

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Wen for lunch had a reservation. Seated promptly. Server took.our order quickly. Food was very good. Steak cooked medium rare as ordered. Only issue. Had to ask server twice for water. Than salt and pepper and steak knife. I'd still return read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Filet steak frites - A meal featuring a grilled steak, French fries, mixed greens salad, a slice of bread, ketchup, and a creamy dipping sauce, served on a black tray. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Food was amazing as well the service. Ambiance was very nice and noise level was good.

This is a great spot to enjoy food and drinks with your friends and loved ones! Great ambiance, yummy food and drinks make this place an all in one package. I would highly recommend trying their street chicken tacos - they were delicious! Also try their Fettuccine alfredo, it tastes SO good with the grilled chicken. The food portions are great compared to the price point. Highly recommend trying out this place. read more

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this restaurant messed up our order two times. they gave us our meal BEFORE our appetizers and they forgot about our desert. we were waiting 30 min to eat dessert.they also made us wait a long time for the bill. read more

Earl's is located at the north east corner of Queensway and North Queen directly across from Sherway Gardens. Earl's? Who's Earl and how do I meet him? This establishment goes way back for me. Like so many of the other "finally here now" restaurants this brings back memories of being out west. Out west means west of Toronto at some of the other Earl's I've been to in years past way back when it was travelling domestically was a lot easier to do and we just never gave it a second thought. I don't know if this is something that should even really brought up but I'll make it brief (if you know me, I really won't do that LOL). Earl's origins are from western Canada sure but their brand back then seemed different. It was more like some sort of upscaled Hooters in a sense that it felt like I was being served by models in gratuitously sexually objectified outfits. The other locations that come to mind were the Earl's in Winnipeg not far from Polo Park and the other I can remember was the one (most likely they just had one) in Saskatoon. I bring this up because Earl's back then and over there is/was not the same thing. This new Earl's vibe is more like the Joey's/Moxie's/Cactus Club feel and the staff are more diverse, professional and the place feels more like an upscale restaurant than a sports bar. This is important if you have an impression of what Earl's used to be back in the day. This was my second visit to this particular location and I have to say both times I really liked the food here. It seems that most of the menu is focused on traditional mains of steak with some seafood dishes and options but the menu is not overwhelming. There are however enough choices to satisfy most with a few clearly marked options for veg or gluten aware type choices. For myself I'm quite simple. I like staples like calamari to start while my wife likes things like artichoke/spinach dips. Their apps are no doubt sharable and the portions are generous to share with more than just 2 even. The artichoke dip alone come with a heaping help of crostini but the dip has enough that you will probably run out of bread first. Both times I've had steak here and both times it was my favorite cut of all time, ribeye. I hate to say this but the first time (not the most recent vist) I did not receive a medium but rather almost a well done. Either the server or kitchen mixed up our steaks as she has a filet that was medium and I received what I thought was an overcooked ribeye. It was still good mind you but yes it's was not right. While I didn't actually return it to the kitchen because I could live with it, it's things like this that will/could/would mess up a first impression. Normally I'm less forgiving but I let it slide and the second time around I did order the exact same dish and it was how the first time could have been. Just an opinion here because this place serves steak as a main and yes they are some of the most expensive dishes on the menu... I think the server should allow the patrons to cut into it and ask if it is to their liking. I think that action is a nice touch and as far as customer service goes it is a practice I've experienced at many places that serve steak which is a dish that is universally cooked to order. Both times this was not done which I can only perceive is not part of their operational practices but probably should be. That action again in my opinion is a quick way of ensuring satisfaction. Besides the steak issue pretty much everything else is great. The drink options are great as there's a full bar. The seating is comfortable however the waiting area doesn't have much space if there are customers waiting. Overall I like the service and food at Earl's. read more

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Stopped in for a drink the other day & had a good experience at the bar. Decided to try out the food tonight. No reservation@5:45 but were seated promptly. Sofie brought us our drinks. The Manhattan had to be redone as it had way too much vermouth. Second one was spot on. Ordered the filet & the chicken & rib combo & a bottled of Unshackled Cab (1/2) off on Wed. All food was great. Proper temp on the filet & ribs fell off the bone. Chicken had a nice kick too. We'll be back! read more

Happy hour food menu is an awesome value for really great food! I really enjoyed the pizza

Food was amazing and the atmosphere was great. Servers was nice and energetic. Love this place. Great place to catch up with friends. read more

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Food is good wouldn't go back because they're overpriced which is ok but $22 for a burger that's just good idk & stingy with the portions (how did I know they would be) also looked at me funny because I was picking up food in my wife beater it's hot out today lol oh well read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - If you can almost count the fries then there's barely anything lmao - Canadian (New) Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

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I think Earl's has a pretty decent happy hour menu that offers affordable choices for late night munchies that ranges from smaller appetizers to large meals! I love this specific location since it feels more intimate and good for a date night! My only qualm is that anything that is raw fish I would probably avoid - for some reason I've had the poke here before and some of the sushi tacos and the fish tasted quite stale and looked for brown than the vibrant red with tuna or the orange for salmon Probably would come back but just wouldn't order the raw fish and stick to the fries or something. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Canadian (New) Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

I came here for an early dinner for 2 on a Saturday. Thankfully I booked a reservation in advance and didnt have to wait. Restaurant is pretty and service was great. Steeply priced but not surprising. Nice to visit once in a while or during their happy hour. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Dip and bread - A bowl of green dip with cheese and herbs is placed on a wooden table, surrounded by slices of toasted bread. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

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A great option for good food and atmosphere. A tad on the expensive side, for portions served. read more

Super cute place ! Drinks were really good but food was ok. I don't love spending $26 for cold pizza. I would probably go again but only for drinks. Sever was really nice. read more

The food quality does not reflect the pricing of the menu. I was an owner in a restaurant group in the state and Earl's misses the mark. Our first greeting at the table was a warning that they expected the table to be turned over, in other words we were being asked to vacate within a timely manner prior to even getting drinks. Not a good way to make people feel welcome. We then ordered the crab cake appetizer (qty 1) which was small and tasteless for $24.00. Heads up you can get a hamburger for the same price. Poor value and didn't warrant the price tag for lack of taste. I ordered an expensive ribeye that tasted like a thin chuck steak. The nicest people in the restaurant were the Tito's representatives because they know about hospitality as they are from Austin, Texas. Won't return to this chain restaurant that is way out of it's league. read more

Really disappointed with our last visit. Booked specifically for a birthday and requested Celebration cake. Hostess greeted us and said Happy Birthday so they KNEW it was a birthday. Seated us in a cold drafty spot and despite asking to be moved was told no. The restaurant was HALF EMPTY. Food was slammed onto the table, truffle fries were cold and flaccid, no offer of a second drink and no one took the dirty dishes away until I held them out to a passing server. When I quietly requested the birthday cake I was told they didn't have any BUT NO OFFER OF A SUBSTITUTE. Such a lousy birthday lunch. We have been celebrating here a few times but after this shitty experience we will not be back. To top it off the server Jacob hovered over me to make sure I tipped him. I gave 10%. Ugh. read more

Awesome atmosphere, beautiful decor and tables look desirable. Service was great. Chefs made my mom a whole new steak when her was not cooked enough to her liking (order medium, came rare). Quite pricey but you really do get what you pay for here. read more

The following review is not about Pad Thai, I am merely using Pad Thai as a metaphor. Do you remember the first time you had decent pad Thai? I do and it was surprisingly delicious in ways that I couldn't fully articulate at the time. The lime, the peanuts, the combination of spices and textures. It was great. At the earliest opportunity, I ordered it again and it was also good, not quite as good, but still good. Now imagine you ordered Pad Thai six more times. By the 8th time it would just be kinda meh. That is Earl's. There is nothing bad about it, and there is nothing particularly good about it. It is 8 plates of Pad Thai good. It is 8 plates of Pad Thai memorable. It is 8 plates of Pad Thai original. If stranded near an airport with a choice between Earl's, KFC and Hooters, I'm going with Earl's. Next time I am near Sherway, I will be going elsewhere. As for the service at Earls - Sherway: good folks trying hard. Well done and thank you. read more