Long day of traveling, so I decided to order from the restaurant in the Hilton (where I was staying). It wasn't busy, only a few people seated. The service staff appeared friendly; I was seated at the bar. I was assured (by the bartender) the food was great! I asked if the fish-n-chips were 'good' - "of course" he said ... and the fries... he said they were "...regular fries with the skin on, and really good". So, I ordered the Fish-n-chips... there were TWO very small pieces of fish and a HUGE basket if fries! When I asked if it really only came with TWO pieces of fish, he said Yes, it's halibut..." and proceeded to give me a lesson in the price of fish!! The fish was just "okay", and the fries were hot & fresh. But the meal was not worth $30 ... the basket was 90% fries! read more

Hemispheres Restaurant & Bistro - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Located inside the DoubleTree in downtown Toronto, Hemisphere provides a full menu for breakfast, lunch & dinner, as well as, a full bar. Service is outstanding and the food was very good. It's a little pricey as you would expect in a hotel restaurant, but the quality and flavor is worth it. read more

Hemispheres Restaurant & Bistro - steak and mashed potatoes - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

In Toronto for the weekend !! This was the bar located in our hotel so we decided to come here just to Pre-drink because We were already invited to a drink fest super ahahaha so why not have some drinks already in our system lol The bar is tucked away and hard to find if you're not staying at the hotel you wouldn't know it's there since its behind the breakfast area of the hotel The staff was super friendly and service top notch he made anything I asked Loved how friendmy the bartender was The drinks: I had an amaretto sour and a mqlibu rum pineapple combo super delicious and Bartender was pouring down the alcohol like water ahaha They have every drink yoj can think of Surprisingly lots of people were coming here to buy bottles of wine We didn't eat anything as we were already having dinner elsewhere Overall definitely a nice little spot for some cocktails / drinks prices very reasonably Check it out read more

Hemispheres Restaurant & Bistro - a view of the bar - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Prepare to be delighted! One of Toronto's hidden gems and perhaps THE best restaurant in town.very unassuming located in a hotel, you will tantalized with the taste sensations. Excellent service with no detail missed. Fantastic menu that is sure to fancy any diner's tastes. read more

Good restaurant located in the DoubleTree by Hilton. Prices are a bit up there but not surprising since it was convenient to where I was staying. Wanted something light so decided to go with a drink and an appetizer. Around 5pm, there was a server passing out free samples of Calamari outside of the restaurant. Calamari was good but I wanted something refreshing so I ordered a mint Julep and a Thai chicken lettuce wrap. The mint Julep was a bit on the stronger side but it was refreshing. Along with the thai chicken lettuce wrap, the flavors paired up perfectly. The waiter also served up some mixed nuts before the food came. It was a great light snack! read more

Hemispheres Restaurant & Bistro - Mint Julep $14 - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The bartenders are great and service is on point. I was genuinely surprised by the food quality. I expected "hotel restaurant" and instead got really delicious, fresh fare!) The Thai Salad and samosas were particularly tasty.) Only knock against the place is the hours. Based on online availability I had planned to meet colleagues (other guests of the hotel) there at 10:30 and the place was closed. While the correct hours are posted in the hotel, the posted online hours are different. read more

Came to Hemispheres for breakfast on Sun 7/28 & experience was poor. We were staying at the Doubletree Hotel, home to the restaurant. From the time we got in line to be seated (3 parties ahead of us), it was 31 minutes to be greeted & sat. 10 more min at table before waiter appeared. Then 10 more minutes before coffee arrived. The restaurant was full of dirty tables all around us in need of bussing. Maybe they had some help call in sick or something but the least they could have done was have someone inform the patrons waiting that the wait time was 30 minutes, so I could have chosen to spend our money elsewhere. Food finally arrived about 30 minutes after ordering, and my wife had oatmeal. read more

The food and service was awesome. The fish and chips were great as well as the steak and Thai salad!

This is a restaurant in the DoubleTree and it's where I had breakfast while I was staying there. Ate twice and it was okay. I had the buffet...lots of pastries, fruits, yogurt, some meat. For hot foods they had eggs (super watery), bacon, turkey sausage, pancakes and oatmeal. Service was friendly and coffee was good. I really can't complain since it was included with my room. read more

Hemispheres Restaurant & Bistro - the dining area - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My boyfriend and I came here for dinner last night, the drinks are expensive, but that is what you expect at a hotel restaurant downtown. He got the "house special" craft beer, it was an ale but it wasn't that good! Stick to your regular brews here, folks! We both had the steak, medium rare, and it was a very good size and portion for the price! ($30 per person). The steak was cooked perfectly, as were the buttery roasted vegetables and the mashed potatoes! Overall, good food with great service, I would go again read more

Hemispheres Restaurant & Bistro - Our steak with mashed potatoes and veggies! ($30) - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

i stayed at the doubletree so this place was right next door so i thought i'd try them out. the breakfast was simple fruit, cereal, pastries juice and coffee. I wasn't overly hungry but i have to say service was very friendly and service was prompt. One thing to note it can be a little bit pricey 25 dollars but quality was very good. If i make it back to Toronto, I'll try their lunch and dinner options read more

The meal came with a nice presentation. Rib eye with a flavorful au jus sauce, yukon mashed & vegetables. It was a perfect blend of taste & colors. Meat was cooked to desired doneness and tender. The dessert was a very light Mango Mousse Charlotte perfect to end the meal. I had a local lager Keys. Ambiance very nice with a bar that is inviting to meet for a drink. Service was attentive & prompt. One bad thing are the chairs. Pretty bad shape with raggedy edges. I did complaint about them and I was told they are bringing new ones. But, why wait till they are in such bad shape. It's detrimental for the place and bad management. read more

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This review is for my dessert only experience at Hemispheres Restaurant & Bistro. Everything in Hemisphere is a little old school, nice enough but nothing too amazing! We each picked one dessert to share but this is one of the few times I want to just eat my own choice! Green tea crème brulee wth ginger cake is one of the better one in the menu, maybe I just love Green Tea and Ginger! NY Cheesecake and Chocolate Hazelnut Marquise are both a little boring. Good to fulfil one desire for sweet and nothing else . Service though is amazingly attentive! Our waiter which is older man is cheerful and friendly and professional at the same time. I might come back here for a night cap or pre dinner drink as the deco itself is quite cozy and love those sofa armchairs! read more

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I came upon Hemispheres when I was out on a Winterlicious expedition with some people from my school. While the experience itself was decent, I can't in good conscience give these guys better than a 3/5. Here's my general breakdown, but we'll go over each course as I continue. I give them 1 for the presentation, 1 for the quality of the food, and 1 for the service. I give a -1 for a sheer ineptitude to accommodate for allergies in their dessert choices ("we can't guarantee because the entrees are made offsite" is no longer acceptable to me, as I had a pleasant experience in every other place I'd attended without hesitation from the waiter); having to eat "the only option that was guaranteed to not have peanuts" was a fruit platter (pictured below). I really dreaded it, since the papaya yogurt tasted bland and the fruit itself had a distinct lack of freshness - as if it had been cut ages ago, but was left out to dry for whenever some unsuspecting patron would have to eat it, because the other two options were unavailable to them. I give another -1 for the value-for-money ratio. I paid $35 for a tiny appetizer, a mid-sized entree, and one "option" for dessert. This is not something I would recommend if I had to pick a place to go again, but that's mainly because the ribeye steak I'd ordered had way too much fat on it, and little to no actual steak. While I realize that ribeye definitely has some fat trim on it, in my instance there was almost a 1/3rd portion that consisted of this fatty material, none of which I ate. The portion sizes are unreasonably small - it felt atrocious overall. I would be totally OK with paying $25, maybe $30 (that's pushing it, let's be honest) for this three-course meal, but I would not recommend this place to go to for a Winterlicious excursion. This is probably a great restaurant otherwise, but here is my unfiltered experience as I interpret it. The reason I say that the portion sizes are unreasonable is because I actually did not feel full after eating here. While it may have been because of the "presentation of the food" is what a patron is paying for, you'll know from my other reviews that value-for-money is important to me. While the taste wasn't terrible, it was barely average. Saying the taste was "above average" is definitely pushing it outside of the appetizer. The smoked salmon appetizer that I picked was actually quite good in terms of overall flavour and taste, but as with the other courses, the portion size was pretty tiny. Overall, I didn't feel as if paying $35 was worth it for the extreme lack of food I was given to eat. read more

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The service was excellent, especially the hostess seating me. However, there was nothing special at all about my $32 eggs Benedict, and the coffee was awful. The restaurant itself is very pleasant, so I would only suggest this restaurant if you're staying at the hotel, and you don't feel like looking around the area. read more

First time coming here and the experience was.. okay. We went in, kind of confused if we were supposed to be seated or just pick our own seats. No servers were in the front, so we just walked in and asked for a table. At this point, I didn't really mind because I was starving! After ordering though, we had to wait for another 30 minutes (my hungry stomach), we later found out that they had lost our order after following up... sighhhhh. But honestly, I didn't mind all that because the server apologized + the fact that 30 people came without a reservation. The food was good though, just not worth the price.. We got the taste of flavours (not pictured) with fried calamari, black tiger shrimp and k-town chicken bites as well as the linguine pasta with chicken which tasted like precooked chicken that you get in a grocery store. It was a decent meal, tasted good, but not anything special. read more

Hemispheres Restaurant & Bistro - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I literally just had dinner there and it was fabulous tbh. Im staying at the hotel and didn't want to venture too far because I had an event to go to. I was on my own,travelling and the server whose name started with J (I feel terrible Ive forgotten) and he was just wonderful. Very friendly and attentive without being too much. Rafi gave me a great margarita and both were just so pleasant and accommodating. I had the steak frites and it was lovely. The chimi churri butter was awesome and added a lot to the whole dish. I had a really nice time and I had been nervous so it was especially appreciated. Very much a highlight of my trip so far. read more

I stayed at the double tree hotel and was delighted to find wonderful cocktails. Rafi is so knowledgeable and kind. He learns what you like and create delicious art in front of you...he will share his secrets in his creations and you will walk away feeling lucky for it. I have been to craft cocktail bars, but he exceeds them with minimal ingredients. Highly recommend! read more

Hemispheres Restaurant & Bistro - Saint Germain martini - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was very impressed with the quality of service and the flavour of my breakfast. It was probably some of the best scrambled eggs that I have ever had. The waiter went out of his way to make sure I was served a top notch breakfast that was gluten free. I went two days in a row. Everything was perfect. The restaurant was very clean. The portions were generous. The service was quick. Top notch. read more

Right inside the Double Tree Hotel in downtown Toronto. The staff was great. The food was great. Calm Atmosphere. I just wished they stayed open longer. Other than that the dinner was a great experience. Must do again. read more

Hemispheres Restaurant & Bistro - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This rating a little unfair. Maybe I will do two. What is good; the service, the daily soup, and the coffee at breakfast is amazing. Better than Tims. But, tonight I had the fish and chips. Worst I have ever had. Fries were over salted, fish way over cooked, batter was soggy, tarter sauce tasted rancid, and even the Catsup was bitter (it was not Heinz). Wish I had sent it back. Don't order it. read more

This is a restaurant that is serious about its service and its food. I have been numerous times and never been disappointed, The service itself is top notch...I've had the same waiter every time I've eaten there and he's remembered some of what I like and dislike even if it's several months between visits. He's knowledgeable, kind and super attentive, even when it gets busy (including during Winter and Summerlicious). The food itself is a little on the pricey side and the menu is not very extensive; however, there is a surprising variety of dishes available and the portions are large. There are always specials in addition to the menu and you can't go wrong with whatever the pasta of the day is...always tasty. My current favourite off the menu is the butter carrot and marscapone ravioli - to die for. Another favourite is the delicious sea bass (with risotto). The presentation is always impressive and, for something like steak, done to your specifications. The dessert is always a good bet too - especially the molten chocolate souffle! The only thing that keeps me from giving it 5 stars is the decor...the restaurant is in the Metropolitan Hotel and looks like it. That is it's fairly unoriginal, boring and "hotel-y"...with lots of light wood, beige, etc. and could use a little more personality and edge. The atmosphere does a great disservice to the food and service. read more

This isn't the sexy or blow your mind away choice given all of the amazing restaurants in Toronto, but they make a pretty darn good fish taco. read more

One early Sunday morning I was attempting to have an early breakfast with a friend. The restaurant we had originally picked out didn't open until 10am, so we ended up at Hemispheres. To my surprise, the restaurant was half-full. The majority of the crowd seemed to be businessmen, but there were some young families having breakfast as well. Although they were fairly busy, the restaurant was still quiet enough for conversation and the tables were laid out well so you have some privacy. As Emma B. mentioned, the service at Hemispheres is impressive. Upon arrival they greet you and open the doors for you. At the restaurant they will gladly answer any questions about the menu and take special requests. My coffee cup was never empty and we weren't bothered too often during our meal. The smoked salmon I ordered was very fresh and well-presented. The portion size was generous for an early breakfast, yet I still devoured my entire meal. The coffee was fresh and hot, but nothing spectacular. I agree that Hemispheres is pricier than most places, but appreciated the excellent service and left with a full stomach. read more

Me and my boyfriend just went to Hemispheres for the first time for their Winterlicious special. Upon entering we were greeted by who I assume was the host, he was very polite and promptly showed us to our table. It wasn't terribly busy that day, but the atmosphere was pleasant and cozy regardless. For the price, the food was very well worth it - we got the braised lamb shank and bourbon glazed scallops; both were fantastic and well portioned. The dessert was delicious and plating design also very pretty! As others have said the service is impressive - our drinks were refilled without ever having to ask, and they move at a good pace without seeming pushy, which we really enjoyed. Overall it was a lovely dining experience, and I'm a little surprised there are so few reviews for this place. I would def recommend and go back for a second time. read more

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Had an awesome dinner with friends tonight. To start we had carrot soup which tasted like a squash soup ... yummy. Next we had a fresh mango salad with pan seared scallops, followed by a beef tenderloin with jumbo shrimp ... with finally cheese and chocolate lava cakes. I have eaten at many places and this place is one of those hidden Jens. Thank you for a great evening. read more

Hemispheres Restaurant & Bistro - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've been here for lunch several times with other people. The food is fine; average. A club sandwich was perfectly adequate. The green salad with berries and grilled chicken was light and pretty tasty. However, for the price, you can do much, much, much better. Lunch mains start just under $20 and go up from there. This is what some of the best restaurants in Toronto charge, not for glorified diner food. At half price this place would deserve three stars. Save your money. read more

I'm not convinced that this is a great restaurant. OK, granted I wen't on XMAS day, the waitress was bitchy until she warmed-up to us or it could have been the two bottles of wine that masked her attitude. The steaks where good but way over priced for Toronto. There are better restaurant's in Toronto. read more

This is in the doubletree hotel, so I usually don't expect much from the food. Ate three days in a row here (conference). First day had the steak - ok, not too big, not too tasty, but just OK. Second day had the fish and chips - pretty good, but overpriced for the portion and the coleslaw was weird. Third day had the thai chicken curry - nice spicy curry, but the chicken wasn't the freshest (pre-frozen). Not bad for hotel restaurant if you're staying upstairs, but nothing to get out of your way about. One highlight - had the daily soup each day and they were delicious! read more

Typical hotel restaurant food. The breakfast is mediocre at best. Given that I stayed in this hotel for 10 days on business, I wish this restaurant had a slightly larger menu with more variety. I wouldn't choose this restaurant if I weren't staying in this hotel and it was convenient. read more

Amazing appetizers (Caesar salad with shrimp, tuna and salmon rare in miso) and desserts (chocolate volcano, lemon brulee tarte). Main was nothing special (ribeye, salmon). Service was great. read more

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The service is really bad! They take forever to come back to your table and if you flag them down they ignore you and bus tables instead. $10 for 6 slices of fruit! Also they leave a big pot of coffee with you so they don't have to come back. I only went here once because I was staying at the doubletree over the easter holiday and decided to walk and find somewhere else after going here on the day I arrived only to be disappointed. read more

Location is correct but the hotel is now the Doubletree. We had a late dinner there - there's an excellent selection of food and drink, featuring local products. Several vegetarian options but when the waiter found out the soup of the day had a chicken broth base he had the kitchen make a special vegetable soup for my husband. All of the bar and dining staff were very gracious. Definitely one place where the food, service and atmosphere are worth the price read more

Burger was great, chef had a problem with me requesting pepperoni in addition to a pizza on the menu.. Pretty expensive meal. $9 for a large bottle of water. Get the f out of here read more

The decor was beautiful, the staff was extremely helpful and hospitable. And the food... excellent presentation, large portions and absolutely delicious. My palates have never been happier For dinner, I had the braised osso bucco with bordelaise sauce with saffron & mushroom risotto/ grilled portobello mushroom/ asparagus. HUGE portion of expertly cooked beef. Asparagus was extremely flavorful... the borderlaise sauce extenuated the extremely tender (right of the bone!) meat. ($27 CAN) My date had the peking duck flatbread pizza with shiitake mushroom/ grilled scallion/ red pepper/ mozzarella. As somebody familiar with Chinese cuisine, I was extremely skeptical to how the pizza would turn out. To my surprise, it was extremely well done. The duck was complimented by the mushrooms and scallions and a sauce which I can't quite put my finger on... absolutely delicious. For dessert, we had a chocolate and raspberry marquise... did not disappoint! Delicious contrast in favors (dark chocolate and raspberry sauce) and the texture was excellent. Price range is about the same is The Keg, but worth every single penny. I will definitely be visiting again! Only complaint is that despite the restaurant being near empty (we had a late dinner), the waitress put us right next to another table with people. Kind of awkward. read more

I got food poisoning from the pasta carbonara, so 1 day of my short vacation was gone. Was a guest at the hotel so it served as a convenient alternative, boy was I mistaken. Food was bland, lacking in flavor and appropriate seasoning. Walk 5 minutes outside the hotel to Dundas and eat there. Avoid this like the plague. read more

This was my first trip to Toronto and we had found reviews of this restaurant online and that they had a chef's table so we made reservations for my birthday while out of town on business. This was the best restaurant experience we have had. The service was knowledgeable and impeccable. The server knew the Canada wines very well and was very interesting. Chef Jay was very nice and even came in on his day off to cover the reservation for the chef's table because it was my birthday and made every part of the dinner special. His sous chef even wrote "Happy Birthday" on my dessert plate! The ingredients were so fresh and you can tell that the Chef really enjoys what he does and that is such an important part of the way the food tastes. This is such an under rated restaurant from what I can tell. I will definitely make my way back there someday when I get back to Canada!!! read more