This was my second visit to this bistro, and as always, the food was enjoyable overall. This time, I opted for the $40 daily special, which consisted of: A salad as a starter (Excellent) For my main course, I had marinated salmon tartare with rice and other garnishes, which I thoroughly enjoyed except for the avocado, which I left on the side of my plate because, in my opinion, it had an unpleasant aftertaste. The atmosphere was a bit too noisy for my taste, possibly because I hadn't made a reservation and was seated near the bar. The table the hostess assigned me hadn't been thoroughly cleaned, and I made sure to point it out. She apologized and roughly mopped up the spilled liquid. Furthermore, instead of offering me a seat at the table she had indicated, the same hostess practically forced me to sit at the table with my back to the entrance (which I hate). Once she left, I immediately changed seats. Despite these minor inconveniences from the hostess, my waitress exhibited a higher level of professionalism, though she unfortunately lacked enthusiasm. It seemed like she was in a hurry to finish her shift. I don't know if I'll ever go back to this place, as I'm eager to explore other restaurants in downtown Toronto. read more

I would not recommend this restaurant. Toronto is known for its great food, but this place was a real disappointment. It was extremely busy, with lots of servers and bus staff walking around, yet no one seemed to be taking care of our table. There were too many people involved, but no one was actually providing good service. We waited about 40 minutes for our food, and when it finally arrived, it was cold. I asked for it to be reheated. Five minutes later, the manager came over, apologized, and said the dish would be removed from our bill. After waiting another 10 minutes, the food came back at almost the same temperature. Overall, I was very disappointed with both the service and the food. Although this restaurant is popular and conveniently located near Yorkville, it didn't live up to the hype. The food felt more like fast food than a quality dining experience. There are plenty of other restaurants in the Yorkville area that offer much better food and service. I won't be returning, and I can't recommend this restaurant. read more

Great food & great service! From the moment we walked in... friendly greeting, no reservation so figured it might be a bit of a wait, but as luck would have it, we were able to get seated fast (table for 2). The place was busy & buzzing!! Nice to see. Love the addition of the big screen TVs for the soccer games! Our server Simon was friendly & attentive. Our drinks and food arrived in a timely manner. Very impressive seeing as it was a very full restaurant. But everyone seemed to be walking by with new orders or turning over tables well. Food was very good! Nice presentation and good flavour. I had the Cobb salad and my friend's burger looked had the burger (no pic for the latter, sorry). We both enjoyed our meal. We received a dessert too which was a nice surprise. The sticky toffee pudding was delish and a nice one to share (it was my bday last week so an extra treat is ok haha) Always a nice vibe in this restaurant. And I like this location too. The happy hour menu is great as well, although we didn't arrive in time for that. It's a great spot to come with friends or even solo. read more

Earls - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've been to a few Earls locations and have had hit/miss experiences. This was one of the better ones, thankfully. The design of this location is nice because if you prefer a quieter seat, they have booths near the kitchen that seemed quieter than those near the bar/windows. Service was friendly and attentive, and we really enjoyed the happy hour specials! So much variety, and half off cocktails is always appreciated! All of us went for multiple fish tacos (yes, they were THAT good), and we happily shared some truffle fries and corn/avocado dip as well. However, I'd skip on the desserts. We got to try one of each dessert on the menu, and none impressed us :( read more

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Really enjoyed Happy Hour at Earls Yorkville( inside Manife). Liked the whole restaurant was very spacious, it was not noisy and service was very attentive. Food was served very quickly as well. Their happy hour is 3-6pm and when we walked in at 4:30pm on Monday it was pretty empty. Toward 6pm it was filling up quickly though. Salsa for comp chip & salsa was smokey and delish. Chips were fresh! Avocado & corn dip ($5 Happy hour exclusive) We did not know that they would serve us comp. chips/ salsa & ordered this. But no regrets! They served us plenty of Avocado dip. I liked that it was well seasoned but not salty. Fried chicken & pickle skewer( $12. Happy hour exclusive). Highly recommend this! Pressed salmon sushi($15) Surprisingly good. Liked the puffed rice on top and sauce was not overly sweet. Moscow Mule($7) Such a good value Rascal white wine ($9.13) Again great value Definately will return! read more

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Come here for their happy hour. The fish tacos are pretty good, the steak frites is also yummy but don't be expecting a large portion as it is quite small but they do give you a nice portion of truffle fries along side it. Margarita pizza is good, nothing crazy. read more

Earls - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A pleasant addition to this area. This is one of the dependable chain offerings that fills a certain niche i.e. decent service, food that appeals to wide variety of palates and happy hour specials that are sure to entice. Music can be quite loud at bar and lounge area so if you want a quieter place suggest the dining area. Setup is decent. I have become partial to their daily specials and happy hour offerings as one can do a lot worse for a lot more. I particularly enjoyed the seafood platter as it was always fresh and done well. Brunch is what it is serviceable. Wine list is decent though cocktails are middling imo so stick to the tried and tested stuff. read more

Earls - Nashville chicken skewers - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Saturday night. We embarked on Bloor St to experience the culinary spectacle that is "Earls Yorkville." Upon arrival, the line-up already snaked out the door, filled with hungry customers eager to be seated and start the party. We were placed in the dining area near the kitchen, which turned out to be quite the show. The vibe? Fantastic. The contemporary interior is adorned with lots of great art on the walls. Well done, Earls, for supporting local artists. The lighting is low and moody--great for energy conservation but challenging for reading the super small type on the menu. Bring a magnifying glass or a young friend with excellent eyesight. Earls is well-organized, with staff buzzing around the restaurant like a contemporary dance troupe. A happening place for sure. Their motto is "eat a little, eat a lot." I think we landed somewhere in between for this evening. Our gracious host, Olivia, took our order and kindly split the plate for us since our party of two was sharing everything--except the bill, lol. Our first plate was the Bigger Better Burger, complete with tomato, onion, lettuce, pickles, mayo, and mustard on a brioche bun. We upgraded the dish to include their famous Truffle Fries. Oh, heavenly Truffle Fries! I could smell that aroma all day long. Perfectly paired with a chilled glass of West Avenue Cider House Heritage Dry. Next up was the Truffle Tortellini, featuring truffle cream, ricotta, spinach, seasonal vegetables, and Grana Padano cheese. Even as a split dish, it felt big. The portion was generous, and the taste was full and satisfying. This dish was perfectly complemented by an Australian Sauvignon Blanc. Overall, we were thrilled with everything, especially Olivia. She's a superstar, making sure everything was done right. Will we come back? In a heartbeat. Earls Yorkville: where the lights are dim, but the flavors are bright. read more

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The steak tacos were delicious, on the pricy side. Medium and rare steak done properly, so it's rare in tacos. The beer on tap were good too. Medium to high end regarding the setting so get your wallet ready read more

Earls - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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***3.5 stars*** Attended a post-wedding brunch here recently. Nothing to write home about, but I thought that the staff was accommodating and made their best effort to seat the 12 of us together. The atmosphere is nice and new. Big menu and pretty plating. Taste-wise, my dish was just okay. I ordered the Sesame Citrus Noodle Bowl with Ahi Tuna. It was a nice light meal but again nothing mind-blowingly good. Good portions, but for $30 I would expect as much. read more

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Our office used to take us all out for our Christmas lunches, but this year our food was ordered via Door Dash from Earls Yorkville. Being a spice loving man, I had to think twice as I chose the Santa Fe Chicken Salad (described as grilled Cajun chicken, charred corn, dates, avocado, crumbled feta, black beans, peanut lime vinaigrette). The first thing I noticed was how good the salad looked and how obviously fresh the ingredients were. The grilled Cajun chicken was cooked to perfection with a zesty powder sprinkled on top of it. The black beans and avocado complimented the dates and charred corn very well. The crumbled feta added an extra burst of flavour as everything came together in my mouth. Overall, it was a delightful culinary experience. Other dishes that were ordered by my work colleagues included the Angry Chicken Lettuce Wraps (chili lemongrass sauce, crispy chicken, shredded carrot + cucumber, puffed rice cracker, butter lettuce), Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl (fresh mango, avocado, sesame seaweed salad, cucumber, macadamia nuts, seasoned sushi rice, dashi mayo), and Ahi Tuna Tataki (pickled shimeji mushrooms, yuzu broth, avocado purée). Everyone commented on how much they enjoyed their meals! I give my meal an overall rating of four stars out of five. I removed one star because of the price. I know there is excessive cost of living crisis going on and prices of most things have skyrocketed, but how can anyone justify charging $27.75 (before taxes and other gratuities) for a chicken salad? Service Take out Meal type Lunch Price per person CA$20-30 read more

Earls - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Had a great girls night at Earl's Yorkville. This Earl's location replaced the now closed Bloor Street diner which was on the level below the Cineplex in the Manylife Centre at Bay/Bloor. Do note that this resto / bar gets very busy on weekends and Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. So make a reservation if you are going at that time. A girlfriend and I stopped in after a movie and did make a reservation (and were glad we did so, as quite a few walk ins were turned away at the door (due to a more than 45 minute wait). Wonderful cocktails and great apps as well as a good variety in the mains. Many sushi inspired options. Prices are in line with Yorkville area. (So slightly higher than other places in the downtown area). We shared the Chicken Lettuce wrap appetizers. Then I had the Tuna Tataki as my main and my friend had the ribs. Food was great. Service was friendly and attentive. Close to the Bay subway stop. There is also parking under the Manulife Centre for those driving. read more

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Service well below expectations today Very disappointing. Seemed to be short staffed ? Hard to know ... read more

This is a relatively new location of earls inside the Manulife center. There's a lot of seating, the vibe is nice, and they take reservations. I came here for brunch on the weekend and my experience was pleasant. The service was good, the food came out fast, and it tasted decent. The portions were good too. There's usually specials during certain times (happy hour, etc), so I'd recommend to go during those times if you can to get a better deal. The food was a bit on the greasier side, but it was okay. Overall, nothing exceptional but a decent meal with a nice vibe. read more

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I came here on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch with my work colleagues. I can't speak for what my team ordered, but I can about mine, which consisted of: - Steak and sushi (9 oz sirloin): For $42, this was mediocre and I expected so much more for that price. The sushi had a weird rice paper wrap around each piece which was far from traditional. I think it may have been there to prevent the rice from falling apart (meaning they probably knew it wasn't good sushi rice). Furthermore, the tempura shrimp on top was placed on the cut side of each sushi piece (?) rather than on the side... again probably to prevent it from falling off, because obviously it can't stick to the rice paper wrap. Then, the steak was dry and tough, and swimming in a ginger sauce that really did not need to be there. Overall it tasted fine but I think if there's a next time I should go for more typical American dishes. 5/10 - Truffle fries: No complaints on this one. Came with a great truffle garlic aioli. Flavour bomb. 10/10 - Glass of champagne: Tasted fine, not sure which bottle this one was. 8/10 Overall, very overpriced for casual dining. However, the location and ambiance was awesome and very upscale vibe, located in the Manulife center. Service was also great so if you're feeling like splurging on chain dining, definitely come to this location. read more

Earls - Steak and sushi - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I'm a fan of Earls and so glad this location opened up inside Manulife Center. Love the interior decor with cozy booths. Didn't have to wait too long on a wed at 9:30 pm. We tried the hot wings, Caesar salad and the festive dessert. The Caesar salad was really nicely done so fresh. The wings were perfect. Loved the cocktail list. Will definitely come back again. Overall fantastic addition to the area. read more

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the HAPPY HOUR is a tremendous idea... i think we've visited 6 times already in 2024... lose happy hour (2-5 and 9-12), and i am doubtful to return. great margarita pizza and drink specials read more

Lovely experience here! Came for dinner for a private event where there was a prefixed menu for our organization. The location is buzzing with a cool atmosphere, people chatting and nicely dimmed lights with beautiful furniture. We were sat near the window where you had floor to ceiling views of Yorkville. The food was absolutely amazing, had the Crispy Prawn Roll, Truffle Tortellini and the Cheesecake, all tasted amazing. Our server Katerina was so knowledgeable and kind. Will definitely returned loved the atmosphere! read more

Earls - Cheesecake - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The place is nice and the server was nice but the whole experience went down hill when my food didn't come for a hour after ordering. Also my server was not experienced with the liquor. The restaurant does not have a list of spirits on the menu. read more

Great drinks beautiful atmosphere. I had three drinks and loved all three of them. The waitress was also super fun and attentive. Everyone we encountered was nice even on a busy night read more

Earls - a glass of iced tea - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was running late and I wanted a quick dinner and I stopped by Earls and ordered the Wagyu Beef and it was amazing

I honestly can't say enough about this restaurant in the Manulife. The food is good but the staff are amazing. They are product savvy. They are engaging. They definitely work as a team. Kudos all around! read more

It has taken 3 weeks for service to go downhill in this restaurant rapidly and notably. Upon entering at 3:30 pm this Friday I was ignored by 4 staff members at the entrance who were in deep discussions it wasn't until I said "not all at once now" that I was shown to a table in fact I had to ask if they wanted my phone number and the hostess said "sure" . While seated I kept waiting in between water and a drink to order food and constantly ignored by the various wait staff because it was not their table ! Even saying excuse me to one did not help as she continued to walk away. This restaurant should appraise their staff regarding team work and customer service sad quite honestly!!! read more

Not a great experience - Asked for gift cards and they could not figure out how to process the payment with credit card - used 3 cards and finally had to go to ATM and pay them by cash. Not a pleasant experience at all. read more

Horror experience twice. I had a gift card for $150 I went to the Bloor and bay location first time on May 18 by myself and had one drink, one app and one main. I gave them the gift card to pay.I told the waitress I think there is $150 on it she came back said there was $80 and I paid the balance $32.34 I believe. I left and felt something was not right came back to the restaurant because I was not far. I asked to see the egift card and yes it was $150. I was there for a long time waiting for them to fix it. They can't because the refund button or whatever was not coming up. I wanted to just refund back on my debit card that I had paid the balance and use up the gift card. Another person manager not sure printed the balance showing $100 I made a note on the card. After, some one of the managers named Austin said he will fix and it get back to me. He did and said can't refund unless I'm in the building so offered egift and sent. I went to the Yorkdale location on June 8 with my sister and now this is the second visit. When it came to pay I gave the waitress the gift card she came back and there is $6.20 I was so shocked! How what happened to the money. Even the gift card that was emailed to me I could not use!! Because there was no pin number. How was I to know that!?We paid and left unhappy. I tried to email on Sunday because there is info if there is a problem. No answer I left two voicemails on Tuesday and Thursday no response. I even texted Austin regarding no pin number no response. Someone gave me a gift to use and what's the point if I paid out of pocket!! So basically they STOLE money from the gift card that's how you conduct business?? No one answers the phone or responses to email. I would give zero for review read more