Thank you so much Mercado Portuguese Restaurant...amazing Food Presentation and Ambience. The Food…read moredishes are out of this world fabulous. Stunning Restaurant. Incredible service- special thank you to Carlos and Jason for making our Holiday Dinner Party so special.

I was there for my birthday and this place didn't disappoint, even on a Monday…read more The atmosphere was calming and refreshing with an upbeat fun whimsical garden. Service was friendly and prompt. The food was delicious. We were a party of thee and ordered a plater that served us well. All ate from the Beira Mar platter and all meats and seafood were cooked well to order. Fantastic place for a night out or a get together with other friends family or special occasion.

This 30-year-old restaurant personifies New Orleans food very well, serving Creole and Cajun…read morecuisine. The dishes were plated well, and the food was fresh and tasted delicious. There are specials that change weekly. The interior is decorated with New Orleans memorabilia, medium lit, cozy (not large), with jazz music in the background. Service was attentive and friendly. They operated for 30 years at their old location. This location soft-opened on 2026-02-12. We came on 2026-02-25 for dinner. There were still some furnishings to complete (there were unforeseen delays). They kept the same menu offerings but it will be expanded within a month. We ordered the following: 1. Citra Terre D'Abruzzo Pinot Grigio - Italy (glass $14.95). 2. Coke. 3. Crab Cakes ($19.95). 4. New Orleans Shrimp Cocktail ($19.95). 5. Jambalaya Aranchini (weekly special). 6. Blackened Lamb Chops (weekly special). 7. New Orleans Fisherman's Plate ($39.95). 8. Pecan Pie warmed with Ice Cream ($14.95). 9. Bananas Foster ($14.95). 10. Beignet ($14.95). Every dish had an excellent presentation. We spent a lot of time taking photos and videos. What did you expect from me?! We loved all the dishes! The portions were large! There are more staff than in the previous location, allowing the service to be excellent. They tend to have many loyal and returning customers. Every table starts with freshly baked bread and butter. The bread was so fresh! The three appetizers tasted good. They each had a little kick due to creole cuisine. I loved the shrimp the most. The Blackened Lamb Chops was perfectly cooked. Each of the four pieces were very tender, accompanied by a delicious sauce. The dish had some very nicely cooked seasonal vegetables: roasted potatoes, a red pepper, string beans, a broccoli, and a carrot. This dish will be put into their regular menu in the near future. The New Orleans Fisherman's Plate is great if you want a little sampling of their seafood: Blackened Fish, Cajun Calamari, and Coconut Beer Shrimp. It also comes with rice and seasonal vegetables. The fish was so good! We brought some home for my mom and she really loved it. The Coconut Beer Shrimp was on top of a Orange Marmalade Sauce, which is really liked. The three desserts looked really good and tasted good. I loved the pecan pie the most. They can split dishes in half in the kitchen and serve them on two dishes for two people to share. The restaurant uses fresh seasonal ingredients and spices to create authentic Creole and Cajun tastes. Everything is made in-house except for bread and butter. In the near future, their bread will be made in-house too. Currently, there is only indoor dining but they are looking into the possibility of sidewalk outdoor dining. Mike Djurdjevic runs the front of the house while his wife, Mira Djurdjevic, operates the kitchen. Their son, Marko, also helps in the front of the house. There is a large pizza oven at the back of the restaurant. They will be introducing creole pizza in the near future. There is a separate large room for events, parties, etc. This room will be ready in the near future. They also do catering. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, but there is no door-open button. There is one gender-neutral washroom, which is also wheelchair accessible, and one female washroom. Thrre is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2026-037

Everything was delicious…read more The bread was warm and tasty, and both the servers and the owner were incredibly friendly, which made the experience even better. At first, the location felt a bit odd and made me wonder what to expect, but once inside, the atmosphere was actually very nice and welcoming. The seafood was excellent, and the grilled bass was amazing -- that was my favorite dish of the night. The other dishes we tried were also very good, but the grilled fish really stood out for me. The owner also mentioned that they'll be moving soon to a larger location near the Etobicoke lake area, which sounds exciting. With a better location and more space, the atmosphere should be even better, and I think the restaurant will do really well. Definitely a place I'd recommend, and I'm looking forward to visiting again after they move.

I'm a regular at several local Toronto restaurants - Lyla included - and I realized I should start…read morecontributing semi regular reviews as I appreciate how important they are for prospective customers. I have consistently supported Lyla since their opening a couple of years ago. I have taken my girlfriend for date nights, sat at the bar own my own to enjoy a cocktail or bowl of pasta (or both), had a quick mother/son drink, hosted my Dad and my girlfriend for a more formal dinner, and even encouraged my girlfriend to organize a girls night there. The service has consistently been thoughtful and on point. The cocktails are excellent; the wine list dynamic/good for pairing. And the food, particularly the pasta dishes, is excellent. 5+ stars all around. Cheers, Max

Picked this spot for girly night. We loved it here! Such a pretty spot and food was delicious…read more Met the chef and learned about the private dining room and tasting experience. We cant wait to be back!

The food was great and the customer service was on point. The servers made good recommendations.read more

There is something deeply satisfying about a seafood boil -- the ritual of it, the communal…read moresurrender to glorious messiness -- and Crab Boil understands this completely. To dine here is to abandon pretension at the door and embrace the primal pleasure of cracking, pulling, and diving headlong into a generously heaped platter of shellfish. The portions are commendable; there is no sense of restraint here, and the kitchen makes no apologies for it. The service, too, deserves particular note -- attentive, personable, and clearly well-versed in the menu, with staff offering recommendations that feel genuine rather than rehearsed. The atmosphere strikes an enjoyable balance between lively and welcoming, accommodating everyone from boisterous groups to families with young children with equal ease. Where Crab Boil has room to grow is in the depth and complexity of its seasoning. The foundations are sound, but the spice blends -- while pleasant -- do not yet achieve the kind of resonant, layered intensity that elevates a seafood boil from enjoyable to truly memorable. One leaves content, yet with a quiet sense that the kitchen's full potential remains just slightly untapped. A spirited and generous table -- one that rewards those who come hungry, sleeves rolled, and ready to revel.

Honest Weight really won me over. The oysters were beautifully fresh, the daily shrimp special was…read moreunforgettable, and the buttery toast on the side was just as good as the seafood. I also loved being able to choose a fresh fish from the counter. Everything felt simple, fresh, and thoughtfully done. Definitely a spot I would come back to.

Part of a longer review…read more.. You don't so much book a table at Honest Weight as you wander into it. Tucked in the Junction, it still looks and feels like the fish shop it once was, except the counters have given way to small tables and the chalkboard now lists what's cooking tonight. There's nothing slick about it, no marble tabletops or velvet banquettes. Instead, Honest Weight disarms you with something much rarer in Toronto dining: warmth. The kind of warmth that feels like stepping into a friend's East Coast home--where the fish is fresh, the welcome genuine, and you're looked after in a way that feels instinctive.

Once again I did the usual New Year's Eve pickup from Gus' City Fish Market. I've been a…read morelongstanding customer and no matter who I am served by, they are always trying to make my buying experience an enjoyable one. Whether it's the different varieties of salmon, oysters, lobsters, etc., you know you're going to come away with an excellent selection. Wishing the City Market Family a prosperous, happy and healthy 2026!

Best dam seafood store in Toronto. Always fresh and the staff are amazing…read more I wouldn't shop for seafood anywhere else

I cannot say enough how amazingly consistent their food is. Highly recommend people make a…read morereservation to check them out. their seafood tower is outstanding and the staff attentive.

had a bad experience last night. the service was terrible, the food mediocre and they added 18%…read moregratuity without notification. when I asked ab it, the manager was obnoxious and told me to go and read the fine print. I refused to pay and said- no problem, I'm not paying at all, feel free to call the police. guess what? the bill was miraculously adjusted. the food was mediocre too. the lobster sliders were soggy and the seared tuna tasted like it was made a day before. the oysters were very good.

A hidden gem in Niagara! If you are looking for a seafood centric meal in the Niagara peninsula,…read morebut don't want a tourist trap, this is your place. It starts with the service; Welcoming and Knowledgeable. The ambience is casual and you can hear what people are saying across the table from you. Great choices on the menu and a daily list of available oysters, as well as the catch of the day. We had some oysters that were just to put liking, followed by Kats chowder, which was creamy and full of chunks of various seafood. Then the fries with clam sauce, which could be a meal in itself. The day's fish was Arctic Char that was pan- seared to perfection. Last, but not least, parsnip cheesecake , with poached pear and crunchy salted caramel ice cream on the side; a flavor smorgasbord! We loved everything about this place and are already making plans for a return trip.

Short on Take Out (2 seared scallops?) But Best lobster roll…read morein Niagara Falls (Fresh not fishy), green beans excellent, chocolate mousse very good, oyster selection wide as available. Can't wait for King Crab extravagansa! Service very good, clean but no special ambience.

Wow, fantastic meal at KC boil that left me and my family counting the days until we can come back…read morelol! We enjoyed beautifully plated dishes (the use of dry ice is SO cool, haven't seen this before at a boil resto). Snow, dungeness, and king crab were delicious. we also enjoyed the sides (fries, fried rice, torpedo shrimp, garlic bread etc) but of course-- and as it should be-- the seafood was the star of the show. The interior is super clean and pristine; the screens of fish are a wonderful alternative to live aquariums.

This place just opened up and the ambiance is really nice. We had gotten mild spice and it ended up…read morebeing very spicy. The lobster took a while to come out and was very chewy as well. Couldn't finish it at all and left with an upset stomach. I recommend the fried rice out of everything. Went with my family on a busy day so maybe that's why service was a bit off, but our table did not get any scissors either for the snow crab legs. Overall, the flavors were definitely there, great ambiance, great pricing for seafood boil, but the food could have been much better along with service.

My second evening visiting friends in Toronto, they brought me here for dinner. OMG. The food, the…read moredrinks, the service, the ambiance -- all were simply great. Thanks to a couple of the reviews, we ordered -- among other things the spicy rigatoni. Absolutely unbelievable flavor that really wakes up your tastebuds and says, "Delicious, aren't I?" The answer is YES!!! We ordered the truffle fries for the table, which are the best I've ever had and I love truffle fries. I ordered the Sangria Rouge simply because I love a really good one. This met and exceeded all my hopes and dreams. In fact, I would say that that describes this restaurant. It was a wonderful, wonderful experience.

Went to Maxime's for drinks and dinner and honestly the spicy vodka rigatoni is still living in my…read morehead. We ordered a bunch of things to share and the table ended up being full pretty quickly. Rock shrimp to start, truffle fries with truffle aioli, a wagyu caesar salad, half roasted chicken, and king oyster mushrooms. Everything was good, but the rigatoni completely stole the show. Creamy, spicy, perfectly cooked pasta and one of those dishes where you keep going back for another bite even when you're already full. Drinks were solid too. The Pornstar Martini and the Hot & Bothered were both great and fit the vibe of the place. The space feels polished but still lively, especially around the bar. Definitely the kind of spot that works for a night out, drinks with friends, or a late dinner. If you go, do not skip the spicy vodka rigatoni. I would come back just for that.