We had an excellent server named Danika who provided exceptional service from the time we sat down to when we left. She was humorous and such a joy! I was surprised by how quickly the food came out. I only took a picture of the French onion soup but my lobster pasta and my partners ribeye steak were both very good and worth the value (came for the $20.26 promotion). I would recommend! Definitely make a reservation if you're coming for the promo. read more

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With a convenient location in Downtown Toronto and many happy hour and other special event deals, it's no wonder that this is a popular spot. However, if you're not looking to get drunk and kill time shouting to be heard over very loud music, then this may not be a good spot for you. The wait staff informed me that the music is loud all hours of the day, even during weekend brunch. It's the kind of place where you may have to wait a while in line just to speak to the host even if you have a reservation. Seating is limited and you may have to down a couple of drinks before the food comes. I tried the fish taco, which was flavourful but a little slim on the fish side. Also had the fish and chips (which were actually skinny fries) whereby the fries are a bit too salty and the fish too deep fried in hard batter. The tartar sauce on the contrary was rather underdone and bland. The guava glow mocktail was much too sour with a block of ice preventing the juice from blending with the syrup so each sip was either too sweet or too sour. All in all, it is certainly a wild ride coming to this restaurant. If you ever wondered what it would be like to eat in a club, this would be an accurate simulation. Probably best to only come here if you are already drunk, high, have lots of time, and/or don't care much about the quality of food or drink. Note: Just to cause more confusion, the exterior says Fox & Fiddle but it is the location for Fox on John so if you're stuck wondering if you're in the right place, they are the same thing. read more

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I love the indoor scenery, very nice and chill. In town from Atlanta, Georgia for Olivia Dean's concert, my young adult daughter and I stopped in for brunch. Now, I will say, I got GOT with the tequila sours. The tequila sours are half off for the month of August but their alleged normal price is $40 I am realizing there are many places in Toronto that charge $40+ for a cocktail...to me that's insane! Nonetheless, I had two of them because they were so delicious. The food was good, servers are nice and the food came out fast. Next time I'm in town I will go back. read more

I really wanted to like this place as they have a pretty lively patio and great deals at all times but unfortunately I was disappointed. Right off the bat, the customer service was subpar. From having to wait 15 minutes to be seated to the hostess ignoring our request for patio seating on our reservation, the experience did not start on a good note. Even after we were seated, there weren't any improvements as we waited a while to be acknowledged by the server and she wouldn't even check-in on us so we had to physically seek her out to get an additional order in. Drinks were watered down and I probably had the worst Aperol Spritz so far this summer (something about it just tasted strange). Food was okay but nothing special although I appreciated the ribeye steak appetizer. Overall, not the place I would be in a rush to visit again.... read more

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A post-graduation lunch turned into a literally sparkling celebration, thanks to the good cheer & generous spirit of everyone who works at the Fox On John. Tipped off that Finnian--the star of the show--had just received his degree, the server organized a surprise ceremony. Chocolate cake, "congratulations, graduate" iced out on a serving dish, & then the piece de resistance, an eye-catching sparkler, provided perfect high notes on which to end. What's more, the hardworking server (can't recall her name, but she was great; also works as an actress) had to make a couple of tries. The 1st time she visited, Finnian was on a break; without any grumbles, she returned 10 mins later, 2nd sparkler shining! It's not everyday that an honours graduation w/ distinction--well done, Finnian!--can be celebrated. Even without a major achievement to toast, this is a lively & welcoming spot! read more

Pretty ok. They have a good selection of happy hour drinks and appetizers so cheap beers and bar rail. Does get full so try to make a reservation when you can. Ordered the Steak and Truffle Fries ($36) and it was solid. Good cut of sirloin and very good truffle fries. The horseradish dip was ok but probably not my favorite when it comes to steak dips. Feels like just above average for a pub-style steak but not quite enough to push it to a 4 star imo. read more

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Had a reservation before our musical so we came by for a quick dinner. I got the chicken caesar wrap and a side of a salad. The wrap was quite saucy and there was a fair amount of chicken. The salad did come out with a more oily dressing. My friends shared apps and some were hit or miss. Fox on John gets very busy and crowded, making it very difficult to hear even the person sitting next to you. Service was good but felt that it was rushed because of the long line up which makes sense. For me, not my cup of tea but the food was decent and the servers were nice. read more

Fox On John - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Been here a few times on the patio and it's always a great vibe! Great view of the CN tower and a lively place. The inside is quite small and with very loud music but much more chill on the patio. Server was tough to find at times and the drinks can take a while, but understandable because it was so busy. read more

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We came during their January special where everything on the menu is capped at $20.26. We got a last minute reservation which was necessary as the restaurant was packed. My friend and I both got the ribeye steak, and we subbed one of the mashed potatoes for fries. The steak was cooked well. The fries were not very crispy. Overall, the dish was exactly what I expected for a pub but for the price I was satisfied. They also have daily specials and happy hour specials which I may come back for in the future. read more

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We went on the 10th Anniversary of Fox on John, on 2025-05-28. It is also called Fox and Fiddle. It is quite a popular pub. It was very full when we arrived, approximately 17:45. They give out free finger foods and drinks, including a tall glass of champagne at the entrance. If you were there for the free offerings without paying for food, you cannot sit on a table. We were only there for 20 mins. We managed to get 2 finger foods: Spring Roll and Shrimp. Both were delicious. We told a server that we didn't drink alcohol. She checked with a manager, and came back with a mocktail consisting of lychee, Mango, and grenadine; so delicious! The customer service was good. There were so many tables indoors and outdoors. They had a live DJ. Overall, it was quite noisy indoors. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2025-095 read more

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I celebrated a birthday at this restaurant. There was a January special with selected dish/drinks for $20.26. My table ordered ribeye steaks and being at that discounted price is so rare for Toronto! Quality was consistent for both dishes and a plus is that service was very quick. I personally enjoyed the dimmer lighting at this restaurant... great for date nights! read more

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We came for lunch several weeks ago when we were in town for a concert, and as much as I love trying someplace new every time I visit, I'll be very tempted to make a repeat visit here instead. The food is excellent. We both had the ribeye appetizer, which was just the right amount of steak. It was perfectly cooked to order, with a creamy horseradish sauce. He had regular fries. I got the truffle fries. It was served with some sort of tangy aioli I loved. The salted caramel old fashioned is great. My only disappointment is that they didn't have a different cocktail I wanted to try that was apparently a seasonal offering. Service was very attentive. The ambiance was fine in the afternoon. Not too noisy at all. read more

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Fox on John may be popular for dinner or drinks after work but did you know they have a good brunch menu too? We got to try their brunch dishes and found them pretty good! They have eggs benny, chicken and waffles and so much more. We also like the attentive service and their ambiance. I must say this is a great place for a date night or get together with friends and family. read more

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The food we amazing the service we outstanding and great place to eat. Prices were affordable

Celebrated my anniversary here on a cold snowy Friday night Vibe was great (different from other Fox), love DJ with mood lighting. Service was great from my sweet server, managers came to attend to our needs too. It was their 20.25 January special too so we got a bottle of wine and lots of food. The sweet server even got us sparkling for our celebration. The food was overall great however, I found a hair I'm one of my dish but the manager and our server was very apologetic and made up for our evening. Overall, great experience, reservations highly recommended. read more

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I am in complete agreement with the average rating of 3.2, and should have trusted Yelp to be more accurate than Google reviews (8000 reviews, average is much higher at 4.6). The inside has a typical bar atmosphere, football playing in the background, varied seating, lively and all the tables full. They also decorated for Christmas which adds to the ambiance. They were turning away walk-ins so I'm glad we had a reservation. For dinner we were lucky to coincide with Wednesday $15 pastas and their happy hour menu before 7pm. Off the happy hour menu we had the bang bang shrimp (5 pieces for $8). It was crispy with a sweet and slightly spicy sauce. We also has the broccoli ($6) which was not as good. It was seasoned unevenly, with some pieces very salty, others weirdly sweet. And all the pieces were wet. Portion sizes were very small. For the mains, I had the $15 lobster pasta which was quite good, especially for the price. The sauce was rich, there were some chunks of seafood, the portion was a healthy size, and though the pasta was a bit overcooked, all in all it was a solid option. The Christmas dinner was $30, and was a bit disappointing. It came with cranberry sauce but no gravy, and the stuffing was just cubed up pieces of bread with butter. Food therefore left something to be desired, but the atmosphere was lively and the service was friendly. read more

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Came to the Fox on John as it's close to work and we had a lunch to celebrate the holiday season! Food was alright.... atmosphere was great! Likely would try a different restaurant next time though! The restaurant was packed so you definitely need a reservation! read more

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. came for brunch! was pretty crowded but expected, i reserved patio seating for 2 . our servers were really nice! super attentive . although when my plate was brought out the busser knocked over a piece of bread . food was okay, eggs were slightly over done from preference and toast was crispy burnt . the drinks were 10/10! super easy to drink . would come back to potentially try other stuff on the menu but not somewhere id reach for . good area and alot of cute potential photo spots read more

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If you're looking for a brunch spot that does it all, Fox on John was the place to be on the weekend. It was packed, buzzing with energy, and the live DJ made it feel more like a party than just brunch. For $55, we got bottomless Cava Brut--and yes, we definitely made our way through two bottles. The food was incredible. The menu was surprisingly extensive for brunch. There were so many versions of Eggs Benny (all perfectly cooked with runny yolks), Chicken & Waffles (my absolute favorite), yogurt parfait, cornbread, and more. It was all all-you-can-eat, so we kept ordering until we were stuffed! The brunch runs every Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 4 PM, you'll want to make a reservation or show up early because it gets busy fast! The vibe, the food, and the drinks were worth every second. I'll definitely be back for round two! read more

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Tried the place with a friend. She loves the Litchi martini. May is also Margarita month. Half price. Had Passionfruit and then tried Litchi. The drinks pack a punch. Also had fish tacos and chicken quesadillas. Fish tacos were good, quesadilla okay. Service is friendly and timely . We sat outside but Lots of seating inside. Try them read more

Fox On John - Fish tacos and Passionfruit Margarita - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

the food is really tasty here. I like the appetizers, the bang bang shrimp were crispy and sweet , and the tacos were juicy. I also got maple salmon off the new menu, this was juicy and the maple sauce was very nice. I also got cheesecake for dessert, I really liked this. it was solid and good quality. the music can be loud at times but it is fun for a party or social event read more

Fox On John - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here to grab dinner and drinks before a night out in Toronto. I absolutely loved the vibe of this restaurant, especially if you're in your 20's. this is a great restaurant for you as lots of people around that age range come here. There was also a magician that came around everyone's table and provided cool entertainment while you enjoyed your meal. The food itself, I ordered the Chicken Carbonara, which was a recommendation from one of the waitresses. I was super hungry this day and the pasta definitely satisfied my hunger. It was delicious and left me wanting more! I sorta wish the chicken in the pasta was seasoned slightly more. Other than that, I would recommend if you love pasta! 4/5 My friends and I also ordered drinks for the table. We waited until after 9pm to order off their special after dark menu, which had super cheap drinks. Overall, great place for a night out downtown with friends. Very lively and great location too. read more

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Monday specials: $8 martinis. $1 oysters. Half priced 2lbs of chicken wings. The chicken wings were really good. We tried a few different flavours. The martinis were decent for the price. The oysters were fine but some looked not so nice. Shucking could've been better. We ended up having 2 servers and they were both excellent. Attentive, accommodating, and positive vibes all around. The patio is always pretty busy. You can't really go wrong with several daily specials and old school beats. read more

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Came here for happy hour after work as a group of 14. Service was overall decent, the server came towards and refilled our water a couple times. We came on a Wednesday so we took advantage of the $15 pasta and happy hour menu items (until 7pm). Almost everyone got the lobster pasta. I thought it was good value as it came with a garlic bread as well. The taste was pretty good but not too much lobster (given the price point). If you want additional cheese, there's an extra cost. The salmon crostini is pretty good portion size given that it's from the happy hour menu. But I thought it was okay, I wasn't particularly fond of it. The bang bang shrimp was very tasty but the portion is a tad small compared to the salmon crostini. Overall, this is a decent spot to go to for happy hour. The decor and atmosphere is nice too. P.S. from our group I heard the truffle fries are a bit too hard??? read more

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We made a group reservation for happy hour after work on a Thursday. We got the lobster pasta which was only $15, The bang bang shrimp, and the salmon crostini. The food was mediocre but the prices were good for the location of the restaurant. There's a large patio outside for additional seating. Servers are nice but it took a while for our food to come out. Limited washrooms for the size of the restaurant. read more

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Looking for a great late-night spot? This is it! The bar stays open until 4 AM with last call at 3 AM, so you can really keep the night going. The vibe is super chill, with music that's perfect for a sing-along or a dance session if you're feeling it. I was there on a Wednesday--the staff was nice, but the service could have been a bit quicker. All in all, it's a great place to wind down or keep the party going. read more

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As a British pub, Fox on John has a decent menu that includes vegetarian options. The venue also caters to events and big group reservations. During holiday season, they had the interior decorated in a festive manner - with Christmas tree, lights, and red & green colours / holiday décor. For a large group, we were able to reserve the whole bar area with some lounges / comfy chairs. They served various plates of appetizers and hors d'oeuvre (mini sliders, nachos, small slices of grilled vegetable wraps, smoked salmon wraps, skewered cauliflower, etc.). The setup allowed for mixing and mingling. For the main dishes, the selection was typical as in other pubs. Portion sizes were decent. Customer service was good and friendly. read more

I went out for brunch for my best friends birthday. We were sat outside on the patio the weather was perfect. I got the Black Forest ham croissant Benedict it was pretty good. My friend got the classic Benedict which I tried as well. Out of the two I liked the classic Benedict more and would recommend that most. I also got an iced americano which went perfect with my brunch. Our server was super quick with the service and everything was amazing! Bathroom was not the cleanest unfortunately but it was super busy yesterday when we went. read more

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This restaurant has decent quality, but the prices are on the higher side. However, the atmosphere in the restaurant is really nice. 呢間西餐廳quality都算唔錯，但係價錢偏貴，但餐廳氣氛係非常好嘅。 read more

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One thing I will say is that their DJ is phenomenal! They set the vibe very well for this popular location. We had very very kind service, comfortable seating and great food and drinks. I could not find one wrong thing about the jerk pasta that I had. The salmon my husband had (sorry no pics he devoured it lol) was tender, moist and seasoned well. I think this is an incredible spot for a girls night or on a date for sure. We will definitely be back when we are in town again. read more

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7 of us went to Fox on John on a Tuesday for lunch. We made reservations for the patio and were seated quickly. It was a bit cold so we asked to be moved inside, which they did very quickly. They had a fixed price menu which included an appetizer and main course for $25. There were quite a few choices, but only cheese pizza if you didn't eat meat, which was disappointing. It was $4 taco Tuesdays and since they were ordered individually, I ordered three different kinds - seaside taco (lightly battered cod + pickled carrots + pickled onions + jerk aioli + ancho chipotle + guacamole), lil' saucy taco (tofu + lettuce + salsa + jalapeño pepper + ranch dressing), and calamari taco (fried calamari + honey pico de gallo). All three were very tasty; although, the calamari taco was a bit cold. Other comments around the table were: The lobster pasta was delicious, the French onion soup wasn't super hot either but was tasty, and the cheese pizza was good and huge. This is a nice place to go for a meal; the inside of the restaurant is quaint with bookshelves and televisions. Our server was excellent - attentive but not overbearing. Only rated 4 stars due to the temperature issues on the food and the lack of meat free options on the fixed price menu. Would recommend. read more

Well was holiday from n.ireland and served a few hrs from Emily. She was excellent from start to finish. A total credit to the company. She was superb. Thanks for everything. read more

This place is extremely loud. I wouldn't recommend it for a dinner where you're trying to talk to the person you're with. The food was pretty good, I had the whipped honey truffle ricotta and smash burger which were very tasty. I unfortunately didn't find that the food made up for the ambiance and my friend and I left pretty quickly to go somewhere else where we could actually talk. read more

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Lobster pasta was scrumptious and drinks were flowing because they were good value. Maddie was awesome and provided exceptional service!!

We had amazing experiences during our first time visiting Toronto but this was not one of them! We went on a Saturday and we had a reservation so we were seated quite quickly and the staff were really nice and courteous which was great as well! However we did wait awhile for someone to finally come and take our drink order (maybe 15 min) but it was busy so as a former waitress, I understand. Issue number one is the "bottomless mimosas". I guess I was expecting true bottomless like in DC where you pay a flat fee for 90 minutes and all of your mimosas are included in that fee but this was not the case. You pay $15CAD for your first and every mimosas after that is $2CAD. I'm from DC where WE BRUNCH so that could have added up real quickly. But the worst of it was the mimosas had clearly been premixed and sitting for awhile. There was no fizz to them and tasted like straight juice! No thank! The food was quite lackluster as well! I had the Big Fox Breakfast and everything was bland. My husband had the chicken and waffles but said it was just ok and was missing "something". Bottom line - Toronto was good to us with a lot of things but not this! Sad to say, we will not try Fox on John again when we come back to visit. read more

All of the food tasted like it was from a frozen package, poorly defrosted, reheated, then thrown onto our plates. If you walk in and go strictly for drinks, you'll appreciate the rustic disco library chic ambiance it gives. The staff is attentive and kind. But do NOT order any food. read more

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Funny enough, bartender was from Miami who had moved to the area specifically. Almost got me to up and do the same. That said, breakfast was delightful with the eggs and salmon benedict and scrambled eggs. Hearty meal and delightful seating and vibe. Fairly upscale. read more

Fox On John - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great food, great drinks, great time. Service was quick and kind. Atmosphere was fun, lots of soccer on. Had to buy some time before a flight and we're glad we stopped here! (Cream of broccoli soup was a little watery and for drinks we think the white sangria is better than the aperol spritz) but still great! Fries, ranch and Buffalo chicken wrap I recommend. Spring rolls were good, not great but worth it for happy hour! I recommend you go give it a try!!! read more

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We dined at Fox and the Fiddle before seeing The Sound of Music--the location is perfect, just a short walk to the Princess of Wales Theatre. Even though we arrived early and it was very busy, the staff and manager were incredibly patient and kind, making sure we were comfortable and had drinks while we waited. They thoughtfully seated us at a low table instead of the high-top we booked, which was much better for my 87-year-old father-in-law, and even stored his walker for us. Service was friendly, food came out quickly, and the steaks were cooked perfectly. We made our show on time. Highly recommend. read more

Love love love this place! Put it on your too go place! Poutine chicken wing power! Mac and cheese! read more

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