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Hemingway's Restaurant

3.2 (348 reviews)
ModerateBars, American
Open • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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Loud
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Clubhouse Sandwich, Jambalaya, Classic Cumberland Burger
Karen T.

Came here with a large group for a trivia night! This was a fun spot for casual drinks and dinner. Given this was a special event, it was jam packed on the first floor but I was pleasantly surprised with how fast we got our orders taken and how quickly they came out. There was a lot of variety on the menu - I had the Thai Chicken Salad and I actually really enjoyed this! Tasted pretty fresh and the large portion size was very filling. Other standouts at the table included the fish and chips, Cumberland burger and Jambalaya. The prices reflect a typical Toronto pub in this area. There are a few separate floors but one thing I will call out is that it can get really hot in there - especially if you end up sitting right under one of their ceiling pot lights.

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Lyee C.

I liked the covered patio location with plenty of sunlight in the patio area if the weather is good, or indoor seating if that's your preference. Hemingway's is a combination pub and restaurant, with signs for various events (trivia night, and other I didn't catch a glance of), though leaning towards the pub side with TVs with sports on and a full bar. I went in the afternoon, a little after 12:30pm. We were seated quickly, but service was slow, and my part had to to wait for quite a while for the drinks, then much later, the food, to arrive. We pre-emptively asked for the bill when they arrived with the food since we weren't sure how long they would take to get back to our table in the afternoon. I got a Pineapple Mule, a zero proof drink and it was great. Tangy with a copper mug to make it a delightful sight. The food however, was pretty bland or too salty. I got a Kiwi lamb burger, which didn't have a strong flavor at all. I expect rosemary and lamb to shine, but I didn't get either in the burger. The burger toppings and the ketchup they handed me saved the meal. My party echoed flavor issues, but more so that their entrees were too salty. Mixed on the food being either too salty or too flavorless, but the portions were nicely sized at least and we had good drinks. Fries were decent at least, along with the poutine and calamari we got for the table. I would go again for the drinks and the shareables.

Thai Chicken Salad
Alaleh P.

We made a reservation for Friday lunch on the patio to make the most of last days of summer and patio season. We were seated very close to the bar and we could see everything coming out of the downstairs kitchen and being served to other customers; everything looked so delicious. We ordered "Thai Chicken Salad". The ingredients were fresh and the sauce was very delicious. The service is fast and staff are friendly. Parking could be a challenge here, but it's perfectly accessible through subway.

Teena D.

I had lunch today with my friend, Rockell, on the upper patio at Hemingway's. I had Butter Chicken (Chunks of chicken in a smooth Indian curry sauce, served with basmati rice). It should have come with veggies on the side but I said I didn't want any so they gave me extra rice. Rockell had an Out of Bounds Chicken Salad (A tender, grilled chicken breast laid on a bed of mixed greens, tossed in our house raspberry vinaigrette, with tomato & sprinkled with sundried cranberries, feta cheese & spiced pecans). Both were good. Valeria was our server and took good care of us.

Meaghan And Lexie R.

3.5/5 Food (6.23/10): Food was good; I think the sweet potato fries were the better part. The batter was really good (not too oily, and crisp), but the fish itself wasn't the best. Would go again for the food though. Service (6/10): Server was nice - they subbed out the french fries for sweet potato fries for us. Took a while to place our order and get the bill though. Ambiance (7/10): Definitely gave pub vibes - would want to go on the rooftop with all my friends and share some apps.

mike d.

Good spot in nice area, had a good time. Food was okay. Had a few drinks on the patio would come back for the ambience. Service was good too.

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Lilian C.

Met my friend at the subway exit and just decided to come here for lunch. I've been here before for different events. I ordered the mimosa special for drink and ribs meal special for lunch. The food portion was pretty big. I couldn't finish it so I had to take home. I had another mimosa as well. We sat on the 2nd floor patio and did some people watching. The waitress was great, came to ask us at the right interval as we wanted to chat more. Glad we were able to catch up without feeling rushed. It was a very sunny day too, but not too hot. The pricing is good considering the location.

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Koji S.

I first went there for Taylor Swift trivia, which was quite lively! Great atmosphere, greasy hosts, great special drinks menu. I've also been once on the rooftop patio, which is a lovely experience. But I also once stopped by with friends looking for a place to drink and chat, and it ended up being quite unsuited - crowded, rowdy, very loud music downstairs. If you can't find a spot on the rooftop, it might not be worth it.

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