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    Earls Kitchen + Bar

    3.6 (563 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
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    Take out
    Andell R.

    Decided to order from this restaurant sight unseen. Never heard of this place before but it popped up on a search and I decided, why not. I got the blackened chicken with double portion of broccolini and I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken breast was cooked to perfection and will rested too. So moist that at one point while cutting the chicken juice squirted across the countertop. Well portioned and flavorful. Definitely will stop in the next time I'm visiting Toronto!! Fully recommend!

    Interior alfresco dining.
    Gary M.

    November 27/2025: Lunch with Keith at a downtown location. Very enjoyable lunch. Alfresco dining at the end of November. It was my usual...Cajun chicken with warm potato salad & coleslaw. The coleslaw & potato salad were served mixed which wasn't for me. I like them separated. Excellent meal, service. Definitely a do over.

    Tari H.

    I hit up Earl's kitchen just to have a light drink after work. The bar wasn't busy at the time I went. So the service was okay. The ambiance is the regular dagler Earl's ambiance LOL. The lychee Martini should definitely be re-added to the happy hour menu because quite honestly, the happy hour menu does need a little bit of work.

    Happy hour bites
    Bev K.

    It's been years since I've been to Earls but a colleague chose this spot for happy hour drinks and bites. Walked in at 5pm and the place was already packed. I think it's a good idea to make a reso to avoid a wait. Ordered the Aburi salmon sushi press, avocado chips and truffle fries (not pictured). It's good food for a chain restaurant but I've definitely had better bites elsewhere. What I really liked was the lively atmosphere and upbeat music. Honestly don't remember Earls being this bumpin'. Will be returning for happy hour soon. Solid 3.5 stars for good drinks and above average budget friendly food.

    Steak + Sushi
    Lux P.

    Earls is one of those dining establishments perfect to celebrate a birthday or anniversary! I love going here as its in core downtown and in the financial district. The service is always so great with the kindest servers. When it comes to the food, the portion sizes are huge! Definitely shareable meals, and the food is delicious. Totally recommend coming here during their lunch specials because the steak and sushi is so beyond good. The drinks are also delicious here! 8.5/10 recommend!

    The Happy Hour menu
    Joani O.

    I am in Toronto for work and Earl's is in my path so I decided to give it a try. They're on Open Table so I made a reservation to be safe. I was dining alone and all of the appetizers are to share (too much food), so I couldn't order one, but I ordered the steak frites (a filet with french fries) that also comes with salad. It was perfect. My filet was cooked perfectly and everything on the plate was delicious. I had just missed their happy hour which had great deals but I ordered a ginger kombucha which was delicious and healthy. I couldn't get the white mocha creme brûlée to go like I wanted because they torch it. So I ordered the carnelized cheesecake to go. It came with whipped cream and raspberry sauce on the side and a delicious cookie. It was a small slice for $14 and only ok, but it satisfied my sweet tooth after dinner. The whole menu looked appealing and they are reasonably priced so I'd love to come back. Paige my waitress was lovely too.

    Prosciutto pizza, chicken Alfredo with garlic bread, and the fried calamari
    Kateri

    Came here for dinner yesterday and had a great time! The food was great and very filling. We ordered the prosciutto pizza, chicken Alfredo with garlic bread, and the fried calamari. The patio area was lovely clean, well-kept, and really aesthetically pleasing. Both our hostess and server were extremely kind. Our server was especially attentive, constantly checking in, refilling our waters, and bringing us extra sauce without us needing to ask. I'd definitely recommend the chicken Alfredo, it was rich, creamy, and satisfying. The prosciutto pizza was also really tasty, savory without being overly salty. The only dish I'd probably skip next time is the calamari, as the portion felt a bit small for the price. Other than that, everything was wonderful and we really enjoyed our evening here!

    Truffle chicken Parmesan
    Cindy A.

    We came on a weekday and were a big group so it took a bit of time to get us seated and a while to get our drinks and food ordered. When the food and drinks did arrive it was amazing! Notably given this location is on King street there's no parking available but the upstairs patio area was really nice.

    Lychee Martini
    Domonique S.

    I was informed that not only did they offer late night happy hour but on their late night happy hour menu you can order half priced seafood towers. Once I heard that I knew I had to check out Earls Kitchen & Bar before leaving Toronto and I am so glad that I did. The vibes and drinks we great and let me just say the seafood tower did not disappoint. It comes with freshly shucked oysters, jumbo shrimp cocktail, ahi tuna tataki, spicy California roll, and lobster tails paired with a passion fruit martini, I have to say I was in heaven lol Visiting Earls was honestly the perfect way to end not only the evening but a trip to Toronto. Will definitely be back to try some of their other menu items.

    Esther O.

    My recent visit to Earls Kitchen was truly outstanding! From the moment we walked in, the server attended to our every need with professionalism and warmth. When we requested to switch to a more comfortable seat, our server was kind to accommodated us. Surprisingly the food arrived quickly (considering how busy it looked), and the presentation was great. Every bite was delicious, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. My partner and I got the Cajun Blacken Chicken with warm potatoes and salad. And then throughout our time, the server checked in regularly. Honestly, their prices were reasonable, especially considering the high quality of food, service, and ambiance. Also, they have daily specials for alcoholic beverages. I got the redwine sangria (it wasn't among the daily specials for that day). Overall, we had a great time. This is actually my 2nd time here. First time, was for our anniversary. I'll definitely be back.

    Nashville chicken
    Nathan H.

    We were on a walk back to our hotel after the Coldplay show at around midnight. Absolutely starving and we saw Earls was still open. We waited about 10 mins for a table for 4. Our waiter Gareth was quick and friendly, making sure to check on us often. The atmosphere was fun and inviting. The manager came over and had a chat with us, which was appreciated. She is in the video off to the left on the walkthrough. We had a couple of pizza's, tacos and a Nashville chicken sandwich. Everything was delicious. We are often in TO and will be back to eat here again. Reasonably priced food and drinks with friendly staff, all around great experience!

    Sangria, aperol, and fresh something
    Sharon Y.

    Happy hour is the bestest and the servers have always been super nice!! Esp the 9pm-late group. Music and vibes are also pretty good either happy hour times and the food is Yuma. The torched sushi press and also lowkey so good that you don't need the soy sauce (a rarity for me lolol)

    cajun blackened salmon with citrus rice & broccolini
    Allison G.

    We sat on the patio for dinner & it was such a good vibe! The cajun blackened salmon was delicious with the citrus rice & the feta caper aioli. My friend got the noodle bowl & really liked it as well.

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    Great food, and excellent service, especially from our server Raegan! She was amazing

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    Amazing food, service and Ambiance! Would highly recommend if you're visiting the area!

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    I love the atmosphere. The semi-circular booths. The food was very good and there was a great frozen drink. Service was great.

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    Loved the ambiance and location. Clam Chowder tasted great. Our entrees were not as enjoyable as we had anticipated.

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    Delicious and very nice atmosphere. Reasonably priced and service was good. I highly recommend the ribs!

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    We go here whenever we don't want to cook. The food, service, and ambiance is super consistent. The…read morefood is tasty and good happy hour out of most happy hours in the area! Great for lunches, especially during patio season when the third floor roof is open. At night, it's moody and dark, lit by candles on the table and the tvs at every corner with sports playing or generic videos. Dishes that I always get are the creole blackened chicken, avocado kale salad and truffle fries. The sunset soda is also a great, cheap and low calorie drink. Honorable food mentions are their featured (at the time) crab dip and the salmon aburi sushi.

    This was not our first time at a Cactus Club but this was the first time at this one. As expected…read moreit did not disappoint. It was a Sunday night , the day after Valentine's Day and it was packed. Good thing we had reservations. Despite how busy it was we were seated right away and our server Sarah was an absolute gem. Our drinks came out quickly and well made. They have a great wine list and we took advantage of it. So, ambience - check. Service - check. But it was the food that blew us away I started with the Wagyu carpaccio that emma's to die for. Just perfect with the crostinis. The my wife had the avocado bowl with salmon and I had the mushroom striploin. Both meals just freaking delicious- these folks have it down to a science and the food was off the charts. Some people may disagree because it's a chain restaurant but when they hit on all cylinders, which they have every time we've been there, it's awesome. Cactus Club - highly highly recommended. Ask for Sarah - she is amazing.

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