A brief detour for a single drink revealed more than enough reason to return in earnest. The…read moreComrade occupies that rare category of bar that has clearly thought deeply about its identity -- the result is a space that feels genuinely inhabited rather than designed. Taxidermy and hunting lodge accoutrements line the walls, an aesthetic choice that, on paper, ought to feel incongruous in Riverdale. In practice, it works rather well: the darkness, the worn leather, the shelves of curated spirits conspire to produce an atmosphere that is warm, eccentric, and wholly its own. Those who have lingered longer speak of a compact kitchen punching well above its modest menu's weight -- the prime rib burger, in particular, has earned something of a quiet legend among regulars. Cocktail work is similarly assured, with balanced compositions and the kind of attentive service that guides without hovering. This is not a restaurant in the traditional sense, but The Comrade takes its hospitality seriously, and that sincerity permeates the experience. A visit of greater duration -- and appetite -- is already overdue.

There are many great things about this cozy bar, the ambiance (though be prepared for the hunting…read morelodge aesthetic), the friendly staff and the great food. I had the prime rib burger and it was excellent. I found out later that it's what they're know for, so I lucked out ordering it. There are no sides but the burger itself was really tasty. The shishito peppers were surprisingly spicy and fresh. Another good point is they are one of the few places serving food past 10pm in the area (though not much past that, maybe 11pm?). Downsides are the limited menu items and the fact that you can't order food past 11. Go visit them and enjoy yourself!

Haven't had such nice weather in Toronto for a while .. as soon as I saw the temperature go above…read more15C with the sun out, I was hunting for a patio. I'm so happy we found Squirly's!! What a fun spot on Queen West with such a nice patio in the back. We were seated instantly and had a house lager - that was very tasty and the food... ok, I was so impressed with what came out. We started with beef dumplings, really enjoyed the sauce and they have their homemade chilli oil?! Yum! And the mains - wow. We ordered the Reuben and Cuban wrap. Never heard of a Cuban wrap but that pulled port was tender and the Reuben was so juicy. The highlight of the show for me though, hands down, was the house salad. Yup, I said it lol. I've never been wow'd by a house salad but this WOW'd me. Such a huge portion given it was supposed to be just a side ..that dressing was delicious and with the pumpkin seeds? I inhaled it. We finished off with a tiramisu cookie that I didn't think really tasted like tiramisu but it was still soft and yummy. Our server was awesome - constantly checking in on us, making sure we had everything we needed. Loved our experience here - they're also dog friendly!! I would definitely come back for a drink, dinner, maybe a tub of the house salad.

Iconic Queen West watering hole Squirly's closed temporarily a while ago but is now back same as…read morealways. I'm not sure when this happened but was in recent memory. I'm guessing that someone deleted the Yelp profile. So here you go. Open for day drinking yay! I count 9 different beers on tap. Plenty more in cans. Great service. Cool ambience. Go soon before it closes again!

Great place Food is…read morealways good, doesn't matter what you order. The service is always friendly and willing to help you. It doesn't look like much from the outside but you can't go wrong coming here. Yes it's a bar but much more. The bar is on one side and the dinning area on the other side. It works and the food doesn't disappoint.

You can't expect much at an old Irish pub, but their fries are really good. The way they cooked the…read morefries made them crunchy and flaky on the outside and soft on the inside, very well-flavored too. They are generous with the quantity of drinks, which kinda compensates for the quality. The service was pretty slow though; one time we waited for 40 minutes to get our food served. It's a pretty spacious place, but it could definitely have been cleaned more often. Food (quality, presentation) - 3.5/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - 3.5/5 Ambience (interior, cleanliness) - 3/5 Service - 2.5/5 Value - 4/5

FOOD: TRUFFLE FRIES…read more- perfectly made, shareable, and flavorful! BRUSSELS SPROUTS - not super oily and had the perfect crisp and flavor to it! one of the best brussel sprouts i've had CHICKEN SANDWICH - basic but filling and tasty MARGHERITA (v) - very basic and was okay. wasn't bad but also wasn't the best TRUFFLE SPAGHETTI WITH MEATBALLS - filling and flavorful! Overall loved the food Service: The sweetest, helpful, and conversational service! Appreciated the help and welcome from staff. Ambiance: Night vibes are pretty nice. It's dark and dimlit inside. It's not super fancy but also not super casual. The setting and atmosphere is very nice for a night out.

Decided to stop by King Taps after attending an orchestra at Roy Thompson Hall. It never…read moredisappoints! King Taps is usually quite busy, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation. We ended up sitting at the bar since we were walk-ins. It is also a very low light restaurant, especially at night. so it might not be the best place for older adults or those who are visually impaired. Service was good, however, we were somewhat forgotten at times since we were tucked away in a dark corner. We ended up ordering the Truffle Fries, the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka pasta, the Korean Chicken, and the Vodka Pie. The truffle fries were crisp and plentiful. We added sausage to the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka pasta, and it was delicious paired with the pizza. The Korean Chicken were bite sized and flavourful as well. However, The vodka Pie haunts me in my dreams. I think I crave this pizza about every week. The pizza at King Taps has one of the best crusts I've ever had, and the vodka sauce is to die for. It's sad to know that this pizza will rotate out, I'd definitely try it before it leaves! I will be back for the Vodka Pie, mark my words!

I've been gate keeping this local bar for years!…read more Get the grilled calamari! It's the best and one of the most popular dishes at the bar. The calamari comes tender, grilled to perfection with tangy sauce. You have to try it! Other notable dishes are the pizza and wings, you can't go wrong with these. The pub has your classics that I've tried but these three dishes are a solid bet. It's a sports bar, so come hungry and dress casual. The staff are speedy and will grab you a menu pretty quick.

Best local bar around! Staff is always great, food never disappoints and the atmosphere is great…read moreboth inside and on the patio!

I was very surprised at how good the fish and chips were. Mac and Cheese starter was also…read moredelicious, and the burger and chicken sandwiches are great. Servers are SO nice. Honestly just a very solid experience for a place that doesn't have to work hard since it has a great location and vibes -- and is clearly a neighborhood staple. Well done.

I used to go here all the time back in the day...I forgot why, but yesterday I went there for the…read morefirst time in a long time and I found out why. I ordered one bottled drink. With tax and tip (18%) that one drink cost me $16.00! That same drink across the street costs $10. I'm never going to O'Gradys again.

First evening in Toronto and was hopping around looking for a snack and some beer. It also happened…read moreto be Fifa time and Canada was playing. The venue was packed but we managed to get a table. It was great to too the large capacity they could handle. Our server was pretty quick even with the business. They were out of several beers (not surprised they way the guest were ordering pitchers) but I settles on their double IPA. It was delicious! It was a hazy and I do get tired of them but this was nice and refreshing. We ordered a few sides and the winner for sure was the Kobe beef Gyoza. Suck great flavor! The atmosphere was electric with Fifa going on and was fun to be apart of a goal. Overall great spot and was surprised by the quality of the beer. Wish I lived closer.

Mills Street Beer Hall is a great spot to visit, especially to watch a sporting event. Their…read moreatmosphere is great, the staff is excellent and the food is very tasty. We ordered the giant pretzel, along with Fish & Chips, and Chicken Strips with Fries. Everything hit the spot. Starting with the giant pretzel is a must. Both plate options were big portions and delicious. The host, up front, was very kind. Our server was very friendly and professional. The whole staff was kind and prompt with our food. The ambiance is what you would expect from a beer hall. Plenty of TVs. Many seat options, indoors or outdoors. This is an ideal spot to have good eats and live sports actions on the TVs. For World Cup action or any other sporting events, Mill Street Bar Hall is a great spot to enjoy it.

Clarkson Pump has some of the best wings in the area. Don't forget to ask for them grilled and…read moredusted - it's seriously the best!

I came here for the first time on a Saturday night for a friend's birthday. she was hosting a…read morebirthday party of 18 people and the restaurant was kind enough to give us a private room. This private room is really well done. It is a small long room that can fit quite a long table. The lighting is great and it even has a TV at the end of it. The food is great. The vibes are great and the service is very good! Since we were part of a large group, we got a few appetizers to share like the nacho platter and the garlic bread. I had a chance to try the nachos and they were great. For my main I asked our server which pastas she recommended and she gave some great suggestions. I ended up going with the fettuccine alfredo and added chicken to it. I was honestly really pleasantly surprised that it tasted absolutely delicious and also came with a small garlic bread. I also had the chance to try their sweet potato fries which were also really good. Since we were here for a friend's birthday we did bring a cake and the staff were so kind and helpful. They brought the cake out and brought knives, cutlery and small plates for us to serve the cake. They even went above and beyond by offering to take the cake back to the kitchen and keep it in the fridge for us, they actually cut up the rest of the cake and put them in takeout containers for all of us to take home. In terms of payment, they were able to split bills for such a large party, which I appreciated. The rest of the restaurant has a very chill vibe as well. They have live music which was nice to enjoy for a bit. However, I also really appreciated the fact that the private room had doors on it which is really nice for privacy if we wanted it. The washrooms here are also very clean. Overall, I had a great first experience here, and I think I will definitely be back for their patio in the summertime.