What a pleasant surprise. All my dining plans in Toronto were bust the other week (due to surprise…read moreclosings or parking woes) but I stopped here on my way home. Earl's had been on my radar for awhile, but I was trying to avoid chains. No more. The lychee tini, which includes elderflower and hibiscus, tastes great. Not too sweet, just right. The truffle fries and garlic aioli were great, but the calamari was particularly exceptional. They serve theirs in plump juicy strips with a spicy yuzu (citrus fruit that tastes like a cross between a lemon and an orange) aioli with a surprising - and welcome - kick. Service is great. The restaurant was relatively peaceful for being in a mall. A nice end to a frustrating trip (as far as dining was concerned.)

Went to Earls with a large group. Seated immediately at our reservation time. Place was hopping and…read moreeverything being served around us looked great. Food came to the table promptly. Several had salads, a couple had margarita pizzas, two had blackened salmon, one had the spicy chicken and one had a wrap. All the meals were nicely prepared and came hot to the table (not the salads). Servings were generous. I had blackened salmon, extra blackened. Slab was the size of the palm of my hand and perfectly seasoned. It came with a rice pilaf and firm broccoli. Dish was a very good choice. Highly recommend without any reservations. Would return in an instant.

Way over priced for food, portions and service. Real hot and miss with quality…read more Lack of available parking due to other businesses. Wings are good but ridiculously priced.

Turtle jacks has always been my place to go. On this day I ordered the blackened salad. I went out…read morewith a coworker I would say the service could have been better as there was quite a bit of a wait. I love the salad.

My recommendation for this restaurant is the balsamic steak and mushrooms. Is excellent. I ordered…read moreon uber and have had it in the restaurant. Great meal

Good here was great! Great portions and tasty food ! Reminded me of a southern comfort spot. The…read moreservice here was amazing, staff was super helpful and we had a large party of 11 with 5 kids! They made us feel right at home. I would definitely recommend this place for a lively ambiance and good food and drink!

I did not expect Madison's to be the perfect spot to grab a late afternoon 2-martini lunch…read more Situated in the north east corner of the Toronto Premium Outlets, adjacent to Starbucks. They offer small plates, burgers, salads, and a variety of full entrees. And of course a full bar service with specialty cocktails. We opted for something on the lighter side just to bridge the gap to a later dinner. The fish tacos were outstanding. Golden fried paddock on a light slaw with sriracha aioli and some green onions all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Simple, uncomplicated, and well executed. Best of all they stay together and aren't dripping with liquid making a mess everywhere. I wasn't expecting much from the yellow fin tuna salad, but was pleasantly surprised just how good it was. Yellow fin was seared on the outside and tender pink throughout with fresh flavors and amazing texture. Lightly dressed greens with a ginger soy vinaigrette. No complaints. Service was fast and very friendly staff took care of us. Excellent ambience from the upscale interior to the comfortable outdoor seating perfect on a summer day. Definitely plan on returning after my next shopping spree at TPO.

Located at one of the corner ends of the Trafalgar outlets lies their only sit in dining…read morerestaurant. Madison's gives a nice latin vibe and modern decor. It looked nice, the ambiance was nice, bathrooms were clean. covid protocols seem to be in place for the customer. Food - 2.5/5 Ordered the ribs - 2 large pieces of ribs that were extremely dry. The fries were crisp and the star of the show. $27 not worth. The burger - literally looked like a frozen beef patty they grilled up. Was dry. Again, the fries were the star of the show. Their surf and turf special gave you a choice of fish tacos or salmon tartare with a side of ribs and fries. Again, mediocre flavour and the ribs were still dry. Drinks - 5/5. So what they lack in the food department they make up for in the drinks department. I was recommended the lychee martini and boy was it good. Sweet, strong lychee flavour. The drink was beautifully simple but so good. The red sangria wasn't bad either. It had body, it had flavour, it was alcoholic juice which was nice. I mean, if I wanted a nice cocktail break from shopping, yea this would be the place to be. But to be fair they're also the only place that serves cocktail at the outlet malls. The service was great. our server was wonderful and communicative. Drawbacks? food was bleh. I wouldn't come here unless there was no food at the food court. It also didn't help that during covid, the kitchen staff aren't actually wearing masks while cooking. I know pre-covid that wouldn't be a concern, but considering the current situation of the world... yea, please wear a mask when making my mediocre food.

Good Empire State steak! Would recommend if you are a fan of steak for sure, although it is a bit…read morepricey.

The service was quite slow and when I received my pretzel bites appetizers were rock solid and…read moreinedible (could've broken a tooth) I asked to swap our pretzels and I over heard the manager (Becky) saying that the pretzels were fine and there is no issue and rolled her eyes but the pretzel issue was resolved thankfully but I found this interaction very unprofessional

It really saddens me to put this review in. I guess with the inflationary costs of food, the two…read morecan dine deal that used to be $59.99 for two moved to $69.99, with upcharge to some of the core two can dine menu items. Now the menu items are like club sandwiches, fish and chips, salad with a protein, fried chicken... a departure from the local fresh and uniquely marketed local fresh items that were unique. There is nothing special about this two can dine menu- and many are more lunch favourites. The two can dine date night menu isn't even available for lunch- which is where it belongs. Service has gotten slower, maybe staff cutback? But I've seen the same number of staff members. It took about 2 hours to get in and get out.

I love "local" themed restaurants, but sometimes a theme simply alienates a large portion of…read moreclientele. I understand keeping the food menu tightly local, but when it comes to cocktails, folks just want what they want. Borealis has some opportunity here. They don't carry any of the most popular beers, wines, whiskey, gins, or vodka. They insist on taking that choice away and they've made a conscious decision to do so. Aside from making the simple task of ordering your favorite beverage a time consuming task, the end result is mediocre. We couldn't even order a pina colada because it isn't local? The food was generally good with some hits and misses. I do like the fact the the food menu is local themed, but it takes execution to make an impact. We had children and adults in our party so the opinions were mixed. The appetizers were good, notably the prosciutto feta flatbread and soup of the day hit a positive note. Duck satay was mixed but I personally found it tender and flavorful. The crowd was 50/50 on entree's. The fish & chips, confit duck, and lamb garnered positive feedback, others did not. Steak frites was an disappointment. Gray, flavorless, and overcooked. The buttermilk fried "Ontario" chicken was viewed as over-breaded with a thick burnt crust and dry throughout. And the slaw it is paired with was watery and old rather than crisp and fresh. The steelhead trout was overcooked, dry, lacking flavor. The accompanying barley risotto was overwhelming and overpowered the delicate nature of steelhead trout. Ambiance was ok and somewhat modern but some found being seated in the lower dining room at what seemed like a picnic table to be off putting. Service was good and staff was friendly. To be honest, many locals really like Borealis. But for me, as an open minded foodie, they have some opportunities around execution and preparation as well as expanding certain offerings at the bar. And let's be honest--bar happiness equals margin and profit.

July 23/2026: Lunch with Keith…read more Dined alfresco...great outdoor patio. Lots of comfortable seating. I had a Canadian & the a salad "super greens" ($5.00). Not bad with a decent tasting dressing. The main was a blacken chicken burger ($24.00) with a side of fries. The fries were the dusted ones & they're not my favourite. The chicken Sammy was good but missing flavour. Our server was a young lady named Lilah. She was delightful & funny & we enjoyed her table service. I'd go here again.

Had tomato basil soup, dynamite roll, and shrimp tacos. Ate at the bar, service was great along…read morewith their recommendations. Pleasant atmosphere. I will return.

I love State and Main Waterloo. I have been coming to this location for business meetings for 2…read moreyears and the staff have always been friendly and the quality of the food has remained the same. It has more of a pub/bar like atmosphere with dark lighting. I have tried most of the menu items and my favorite is The Grilled Cheese Burger. It is so good, but you need to take a nap after. lol

We decided to come in here for lunch on a whim after driving by. The place was nearly empty so we…read morewere greeted and served quickly. Over the experience, our server was super attentive & made sure we had a great experience. I started with the tomato bacon soup- honestly, that was probably my highlight. It was so delicious. I ordered the steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus. My wife had the chicken teriyaki bowl. My steak was cooked and seasoned well. The asparagus was seasoned well. The potatoes were fairly bland & didn't have much flavor but the steak helped make up for that. My wife liked her bowl, specifically the chicken, but said there was a ton of rice + broccoli so she didn't get close to finishing it. Overall, it was a great experience and if we were back in town, we'd visit again.