The fix is in.... I understand how they can charge $3.99 for a Wednesday night martini - add water to your vodka. Tonight I sat at the bar (seating is hard to come by on Wed), drank 5 martinis in a little more than an hour and didn't eat dinner. This was supposed to be a total of 10oz of vodka. On drinks 3 and 4 I asked that the juices be omitted and on drink 5 I asked for straight polar ice vodka (their vodka of choice). I had a bit of a buzz, but had I done the same at Pravda I would have had to use the railing to walk down the steep stairs to the street. I would like to know if anyone else has had similar experiences. The straight vodka martini didn't really have much kick, nor did my belly get warm with alcoholic joy. So I'm fairly certain that dilution is occurring on Wednesday nights. Be forewarned of dilution Wednesdays. I didn't eat there because I assume they use MSG in their food to fool people like their $3.99 martini list. read more

OK other than bourbon and pizza my review will be short. But guess what?! I love Bourbon and pizza! So Hey Lucy has top marks. The first time I walked in I was greeted by a fellow named Harry. I told him that I had heard about their pizza. I ordered. "A drink while you wait?", god bless Harry. I asked if he had bourbon, and boy do they. We chatted for a bit. Nice guy. In my mind a proper bartender. He made drinks and still kept up his patter. I had the pizza to go, when I got home it was still piping hot fresh and delicious. My gal said that was the best pizza in Toronto. I said, "It was Harrys suggestion." read more

Over the last few years Hey Lucy has become one of our "go to" patios in the summer for a long, relaxing lunch. It may be the only place in Toronto where the waitress knows my drink order without me having to say a word, although I have to admit that it's a simple order: gin martini with a twist. I wouldn't consider myself a martini guy, but how can you go wrong with $4 martinis every day before 5pm (and all day Wednesday). Typically after a few lunchtime martinis I go back to the office thinking I'm in Mad Men and that I will bump into Roger Stirling in the elevator. Be careful, because when you actually sit down at your desk and realize it's not the 50s the rest of the day can be pretty disheartening. As for food, make sure you try something that's cooked in their wood-burning oven...I don't think you'll be able to resist if you're seated on the patio because the chimney smoke lightly wafts over the patio as if you're sitting at a luxurious campground. I guess I should mention (if you haven't figured it out already) that the patio is up the stairs and at the back. Not much of a view because it's on the second floor, but it has a very comforting and cozy feel instead. Back to the food, I suggest the Double Smoked Florentine calzone or the DIY pizza ($10 for a 2-topping pizza at lunch). As it says on the menu, the pizza is "stretched thin to order and cooked in our hard-wood fired dome oven at about 700F". Delish. I feel as if I should mention the two small downsides, as well: 1) The portion sizes can be quite small if you're a big eater, although they're perfect for me. 2) The service can be very slow. This can also be looked on as a positive, because it doesn't have that rushed air that is common to most financial district establishments. Just don't expect to be back for that 1pm meeting if you leave at noon. Overall Hey Lucy is highly recommended for a comfortable, laid back, patio lunch on a sunny Friday. Any work that has been on your mind (or any problems whatsoever) will disappear faster than the $4 martinis! read more

VIBE After not being able to get any sort of seat at Earl's down the street, coming to Hey Lucy and snagging a spot on their rooftop patio was a nice relief in the summer weather. We were lucky to get one of two to three seats available. Service is good. WE DRANK Heineken. Nothing beats a nice, cold brew on a hot day. I've had food here before. It's ok. OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK Hey! They have a secret rooftop patio even if you don't notice the blantantly obvious sign across the front saying "ROOFTOP PATIO." Great after work or on a late afternoon weekend. read more

Came here with a girlfriend on a Thursday night and have nothing but great things to say about this place! The service was excellent- our server was friendly, fun and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was to die for- We ordered the fried ravioli with dipping sauce- divine! I would even order it as an entree when I go back. I had the vegetarian wood fired pizza (pesto/tomato sauce, olices, red peppers, spinach and mozzarella, and my friend had the olive pizza. Both were delicious, with thin crispy crusts and fresh, ample toppings (though I liked mine better!) We also enjoyed the martinis....perhaps a little too much.... Next time we will save room for dessert! We'll be back to take advantage of martini nights on Wednesdays. read more

This was my after-after hours bar after being on a bender for 4 days with Adam Sandler's cousin and some guy from the band INXS (they were on tour with that new singer I don't like). Needless to say we needed a change of pace from our wild time spent in the bathroom stalls of Maison Mercer! We met a few more friends outside and headed in past the cramped patio to some tables which were conveniently right next to the kitchen AND bathroom. What a deal! No one could possibly see my chiseled jaw from here. Anyway our waitress kept talking about all the things she was allergic to, I ignored this and ordered my first half priced cocktail which was some fruity thing (like everything I drink). I also ordered a chicken panini, ironically. The first round of drinks came soon enough and were tasty enough. I downed it and immediately ordered another. This one was even fruitier. My agent kept skyping me so I let the waitress flirt with him while I ate my just-arrived panini. It was tasty enough but I wish I got the dipping sauce my friend got. Looked delicious. Anyway everything was pretty average and unexciting and the prices were a bit much for what you get. $14 for an okay panini isn't so hot. Our driver was waiting outside so I told the waitress to keep the tip and invest it in Zynga and snickered my way out of the restaurant. read more

I came here for lunch with a friend before going to the symphony at Roy Thomson Hall on a dreary Sunday afternoon. We got here around 1pm and it was pretty empty inside; no reservation necessary. I ordered the roasted veg and goat cheese panini with sweet potato fries (so typical me). My friend asked if she could have one of their wraps on a panini instead, and her request was graciously accommodated. Our food came out fairly quickly, however I noticed that my panini came with fries instead of the sweet potato fries I had ordered. I can be harsh and critical on Yelp but I'm really meek as a lamb in real life, so I didn't want to mention it. Our hawk-eyed server somehow noticed my friend and I muttering about the mix-up and she brought an order of sweet potato fries to our table right away. Amazing. My panini was quite good - warm roasted vegetables with plenty of goat cheese on a chewy bun that was nice and crispy on the outside. The sweet potato fries, on the other hand, had a bit of a greasy taste that I wasn't the most fond of. I didn't have anything to drink other than water for fear that I would nod off during the symphony, but they have an extensive list of martinis that I would go back to try one day! Service was pleasant and quick, and we were in and out in about an hour. Also, everything on the menu seems very reasonably priced - my total for a very filling lunch came to less than $15! As mentioned by other reviewers, the decor here is funky and cool, making Hey Lucy a great pick for a girls night out. read more

Hey Lucy! How're you doing? You good? Good and dark? Filled 40% capacity at 9pm? Filled 75% at 9:30pm? Filled to the brim at 10:30pm? Plush zebra-fabric seats? $3.99 martinis on Wednesday? Hey Lucy! Your manager kind of crazy? Kind of cool? Kind of really hyper? But kind of funny? Hey Lucy! Good black & white bites? Good ice cream? Good caramel apple pie? Good bruschetta? Good drinks? Good vodka tonic? Mmm. read more

I went to Hey Lucy for the first time today for lunch. I liked the look and feel for the place (hip and modern...with a little rocker kind of feeling). The place seemed clean and the service was pretty quick. We got our orders set within a couple of minutes. I ordered the Grilled Flatiron Steak and Cheese Wrap with a house salad on the side. It tasted really healthy because of the spinach, red onion and red peppers. All in all, it tasted pretty good, but i will likely have something difference next time. The prices were fairly cheap as well considering the location ($13 after tax). I recommend anyone to go here for a quick,tasty and fairly cheap lunch. read more

Hey Lucy was the first restaurant I ever visited in Toronto, back in 2006 (before I moved here). We went with a large group and drank a lot, so my memories of that night are particularly, well, useless. Just last night, however, the fiance and I went back again to celebrate the fact that the two weeks apart were over. So here's a more use able review. To cover things quickly, the service was great - super friendly and quick witted to boot! The food - well, the chicken satay was a good few bits of chicken with a slightly underwhelming peanut sauce, about average really. The bruschetta requires someone to go back and look up bruschetta - slightly flavorless and otherwise underwhelming. But that's just the starters, so the mains have got some chutzpa, right? Kind of - the calzone I had was a good size and was well filled, but again seemed to lack the zazz factor. The fiance had the mussels as a main (all the way from New Zealand - points off for non carbon neutral) and was as satisfied but otherwise nonplussed. We shared a bottle of wine that I can't identify but did enjoy, so that was good and the dessert (we split it the usual 1:4 - her:me) was filling and devilish and was, to me, the highlight. It's a cool little place with a lot of character, but really it seems to be missing the all important flavor in food that separates a good tourist area restaurant from a good restaurant that happens to be in a tourist area. read more

Came here for lunch today and sat on the front patio. It's been a while since I've been here. $11 for rosemary chicken pesto panini with caesar salad $3.99 for a martini The food was decent. The service was decent. The location was decent. My only complain is the noise today. The area next door was doing construction during the daytime (they really shouldnt) and the airshow going on, plus the fire trucks. Not somewhere i'd suggest for great food. But decent for a patio outing if you're just lounging around on a Sunday afternoon. read more

Place was awesome food is incredible the drinks are fantastic and the prices are perfect. Come here for a great meal and drink you will not be disappointed. JR read more

I'm going to tell you all the story of How I Met Hey Lucy's. I remember going to Hey Lucy's when I first moved to Toronto - we were ignored, the food was slow, and I left the restaurant unimpressed. Fast-forward a year when I went there for a Friday night dinner with the girls - I went early because I knew it would be packed. There was a 30 min wait, so I put my name on the waiting list and told the nice man (who turned out to be the new owner) that I was just going to hang out at the Second Cup next door. So now I'm at the Second Cup, waiting for my friends to arrive, when the owner came INTO THE SECOND CUP TO TELL ME THAT HE HAD A TABLE READY FOR ME. On top of that, he let me bring in my hot chocolate, but ask if I can just put it in one of their mugs (sure!). At the restaurant, it felt as if we had our own private server with the amount of attention she was giving us, and I was so impressed that I booked my Champagne Birthday party in their upstairs lounge, where they created a special menu (yum!), closed it off for my party (at no charge) and we had our own bartender for the night. It was so much fun! I like this place - it has a cool vibe and the martini's are yummy. Check it out! read more

Chicken/garlic pizza was amaze!!!!!! And please indulge and get the antipasto platter... absolutely fresh and delicious and amazing. Mind-blowing! read more

$3.99 Wednesday all day Martini's! hard to really beat that. The thin crust pizza was quite good, prepared quickly and had just the right sauce to cheese to topping ratio. Gets busy on Wednesday's but if you got a smaller group getting a table should enot be a problem, more than 4 may require a lengthy wait or a sit at the bar (which offers tThe full menu). So how is a 3.99 martini? I am no expert, a beer drinker really, but there is quite a selection and they are not too watered down. Watch out for the yummy gummy bears in the Hey Lucy martini, and if you didn't get them or they skimmed out on the lichi, make sure to point that out (at the bar you should always get them but they have tried to skim out at the tables) Happy drinking... read more

Casual restaurant serving your standard Italian fare. Our table of 6 ordered the BBQ chicken pizza, smoked bacon pesto pizza, Lucy's sharing platter and white sangria to share among ourselves. Food was average. I was more impressed with their rooftop patio which is a really nice place to hang out with friends. Good value for the amount of food we received for each dish. Great service and overall I had a great time. read more

A reasonable place to hang out and the first south locale on the King Street West strip, just west of John Street. It has two patios, the smaller front one where everyone wants to be in due to excellent people watching prospects, the cool street vibe and the less know back one on the 2nd floor. Which is where you get shoved in once the place gets packed. Don't get me wrong, this place gets packed due to being on the strip, it's smallish dimensions and trendy exposed brick decour. For example seating at the front is alright, with it's retro zebra patterns back splash and couches and a good simile of Italian food. Seating near the bar and you are either tight against the bar itself or against the wall due to the passing wait-staff so if you are more than 2 then forget it. So basically if you come in larger groups, then it can be a quite tricky and I would just avoid this place altogether. Best for groups of 3-4. Service can be touch and go. I have had respectable service, however I have known large groups that had a nightmare being seated due to bad staff planning and on top of that, rude behaviour. Also the food is nothing special, although the Pizzas are not okay. Now the reason why this locale gets 4 stars instead of 3 is their mighty famous Martini Nights on Wednesday. Personally I have been going to them for more than 10 years. After work, maybe for a date or just to chill. Over a decade ago (God I feel old saying that), almost no one cared about Martinis --or Sushi for that matter, so Hey Lucy was in a class of it's own and there weren't that many Martini places. [RIP Babylon]. So cheap $3.99 --limited selection-- Martinis where unheard off, although back then most martini's where in the $7 range rather than today's $11. Thus Wednesdays this places gets ridiculously packed, you would have to be around 7:00pm+ to guarantee seating. Personally, if I need some cheap Martini's however, I tend to the go the Annex location than this one. It's not only newer (just over a year old at time of writing) and has a nicer, more modern and less retro-vibe as well. Mind you, I generally only go for the Martinis, not the food. When I have Italian I expect to be blown away. read more

Hey Lucy is a great place to kick back and relax with a few friends after a hard day at work. These stars are not for the restaurant, but for the bar -- especially for their 3.99 martini night on Wednesdays! Hey Lucy has a very nice selection of different drinks -- if you have a sweet tooth, I recommend the Jolly Rancher martini. The best thing about Hey Lucy is the cozy atmosphere; I particularly like the exposed brick and chandelier by the front entrance. The service is also very nice and charming. So, if you ever find yourself craving a martini, especially on a Wednesday night, head on over to Hey Lucy! Cheers! read more

This place is adorable and has one of the cutest patios in Toronto! I said it! While in a relatively pricey area (at least all the other spots I've been to here are) this place isn't as bad as some of it's neighbours, though it's not the cheapest place in the world either. I came on Wednesday for their $5 martinis and I really enjoyed the ones I ordered! I got the grilled vegetable and goat cheese panini as well, which was really good and filling! I would definitely come back here in a heartbeat if I was willing to spend a little more than normal. read more

The food was quick considering it was the TIFF weekend. The restaurant was busy and we didn't see our server as much as we would've liked to, but our food was hot and yummy! read more

3.5 stars overall! My friends and I met up for drinks one day at this restaurant after hearing good things about this place from other people. First of all, Hey Lucy has an incredible rooftop patio that I recommend others to check out. Although it's small in size, it's got a very relaxed and comfortable vibe to it that many patrons are drawn to. Whether you are with the company of your friends or on a romantic date for two, this spot is suitable for all sorts of dining scenarios. I ordered a few martinis because of their martini special ($4 martinis before 5PM) which ended up being very tasty. My recommended favourite is the jolly rancher martini! The chocolate martini was too sweet. For food, I ordered the sharing platter which consisted of pita bread & dipping sauce, calamari, and deep fried macaroni balls. The calamari was typical fried and battered calamari that you could get at any other pub down the street - nothing really special there. The deep fried macaroni balls could have been cheesier and saltier. Otherwise it just tasted like boiled pasta in a deep fried battered ball. I suppose if I ordered a real main course my food experience may have been different but for now it was just average. The service was pretty great. Our waitress took good care of us and was very friendly, offering drink suggestions and refills throughout the night. The one thing I did not like was the long trek down to the basement where the washroom facilities were located. It is a battle to get down there during their busy nights! Otherwise, everything else was good. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place for those seeking a bar/restaurant to hang out and enjoy a couple of drinks (specifically martinis before 5pm)! read more

What can possibly be wrong with a place that has $4.49 martini nights, and $5 wine nights? Well, nothing of course! Decided to hit this place up on a Thursday night for a few bevies and some nibbles. We ordered the wood oven fired garlic bread with cheese, and some grilled calamari. YUM! The garlic bread could have used more garlic, but we both loved the grilled calamari...it was perfectly cooked, and was served with spinach, artichokes, cherry tomatoes and olives. It was flavourful and just enough for both of us. Now, the highlight of our visit was the $5 glasses of wine...hell yeah! Will I return, you betcha...next time I'm aiming to try out the $4.49 martinis! Boom! read more

I was here with a small group on a Friday night, around 7-8pm. The biggest surprise was how dead the place was. I assumed it would be filled with after-workers looking for a place to unwind with a few drinks, but that wasn't the case. But anyway, onto the review... The place itself has a nice cozy atmosphere, and the upstairs indoor bar and patio looks like it would be comparable if it were open (which is wasn't) The service was decent, out waitress was very helpful and friendly. The food we had was ass. I had a chicken panini. It was dry and bland. My wife had a marinara pizza, again nothing special to report back. So if you're looking for a place to drink that happens to have food then "Hey Lucy's" might be the place for you. If you want real food with a side of booze, try a different restaurant. read more

Lovely, quaint atmosphere! Someone in my party ordered a dish that came with tomatoes that were bad but they quickly amended the dish and gave her something else! Food was lovely, drinks were nice and in a very convenient location! read more

I think of Hey Lucy as a King Street staple, as it's been there forever and you are always guaranteed good, not exceptional, drinks and food. They still have their martini special on Wednesday's. Though they are all quiet sweet, it's good fun to sit and have a few with friends and appetizers. My personal favourites are the Lychee and the Sextini (and yes! I've tried them all....). The food is good, standard pub fare consisting of pizzas, salads, calamari and the like. The rooftops patio is also a must in the summer. read more

A pretty decent place on King's 'restaurant row'. The food was fairly priced, decently portioned and ready pretty quickly for the Saturday night we went. The staff were right on top of things and gave some helpful suggestions. The location is fantastic if you're heading to a TIFF film at the Lightbox across the street. It's a good, solid 4 star. Definitely a place I'd go to again. read more

3.5/5 Thumbs up to the Wednesday Martini nights. I had the Caramilk and the Lychee martini, and they were yum, says the girl who doesn't like martinis! The patio was cozy and the staff was attentive. And surprisingly, it was packed but still pleasant enough to hang out. I can definitely see more weeknight chillaxin sessions here!!! read more

Came here for a work lunch to celebrate successes. Ideal for mid size party, and a variety for most people. The highlight of this restaurant is $5 Martini. Did I mention amazing, fruity , mouth dancing, affordable liquid gold for your tastebud ? Oh, I did eat lunch. The salad was good. Rose penne chicken pasta was the table favourite. Great place to go with chummy colleagues! read more

Been there few times and each time i was satisfied either for their pizza or their pasta. It would have been 5 stars but their cocktail are not their strengths so just be aware ;) Always had a great service from the staff too. read more

"Hey Lucy.....go elsewhere." I went to the new Bloor Street location. It was a disappointment. Bad service, overcooked eggs, no coffee refill, very sad start of my Sunday. read more

This was our last minute walk in as we were too tired and starving and on busy Friday night we could just walk in to this place. We had Antipasto Platter which was OK the pita bread was very dry. For mains we had the pizza and calzone. Most of it was meh! nothing special. The house red was also mediocre at best. I wouldn't really recommend this place other than the service was OK and you are in need for a filler otherwise in this area you can do much better. read more

A friend and I stopped in here for a quick lunch on a Sunday afternoon. We sat at a table in the back. The atmosphere is very comfortable with lovely murals on the interior walls. I could see this being a good casual first date spot. We decided to split a lunch pizza ($9.99) which came with two toppings and a side of fries or salad. We opted for goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes as our toppings and a salad on the side. The crust was a classic thin variety, with generous, fresh toppings. Delicious. The salad was your run-of-the-mill balsamic and greens with cherry tomatoes and red onions. The service was efficient and friendly, the atmosphere lovely, and the food delicious. A great first impression, and I'll be heading back at some point. read more

I've been here for dinner before. The food is great. However, the service of a waitress was a total turn off. A reservation for 6 was made. However, there was a confusion or miscommunication of the time of the reservation. People in the service industry should understand that it only takes one bad experience for a person to never return again. Making a comment like "Well, even if you're reservation is for 6:30 pm, you're still late anyway!" when it's 6:40 pm. Say what!? You just lost a $400 worth of business and I'll never come back. (Unless she's gone) read more

The place had a nice vibe to it. The food was great! The bar staff are really friendly and nice.

Loved this place! The rooftop area is brilliant and the service was great - we loved the food and really enjoyed our meal. We would recommend the sharing starter! read more

Solid 3.5 stars. The staff and semi open kitchen provide a great atmosphere for a night out, it is pretty clear that they have been trained well to provide timely but non intrusive service. The drinks menu is decent and although I didn't get a chance to sit out on the patio (cool night) I can imagine with the style of food and the beer menu it would be a pretty great way to spend an evening. The pizza was well baked with an evenly cooked crust that was just toasted enough to maintain a firm foundation but still chewy for some texture. Weird placement of the vents makes it a bit drafty in the back, only noticeable if its a cool night though. read more

I adore this place. I love going here to catch up with friends. They do a full menu of food, but the main thing we always go for is the warm cookie with ice cream - perfect temperature and doughiness. Nice atmosphere and can usually get a table pretty quickly. Bit chilly sometimes if you sit right by the door. read more

Came here the other night (I'm behind on the yelping), it was a bit cold (so no patio action for us). The drink menu is pretty robust. I had the jolly rancher martini, which pretty well put me into a sugar coma - not only was it sweet, but also garnished with gummy bears (which inspired me to finish the whole drink). The bar is long and narrow, people were eating, but we had just some from dinner, so were just here for drinks. The servers are nice, and it was a low-key kind of place ~ actually not bad for a first date (just saying) We'll be back! read more

The best description of the restaurant is down in the comments "...you'll do in a pinch" If you're on the way to an event and need a bite before you go, or you want a chill patio, this place is sufficient. But if you want to bring someone out for a great dining experience, it's not going to wow you. The menu is the same and executed quite similarly to the Bloor restaurant, so the consistency is quite reliable. And the food is quite solid. The menu options are pretty tasty I'd argue that the Lucy's on Bloor is staffed by friendlier staff and the atmosphere is nicer, but I think that depends on the time you visit. If you want to grab a nice drink before the TIFF movie, this place will do and won't charge you a silly amount unlike its neighbours. read more

My TIFF caveat: Short and sweet reviews! Fast service, decent food, fun vibe. read more