this is episode...nah...no one here would get it. anyways, one of the restaurants on my "bucket list" to visit was this one, again promoted by BLOGTO this place came to light, I was fascinated by the décor and the menu options that were available. lets start with the name...which is utterly genius! local to the area, and 1794, the numbered address of the building(in correlation to the danforth avenue)I got off the subway at coxwell and honestly couldn't wait to sit down and eat, after a walk that felt like forever(five minutes) I was finally sitting down looking at this gorgeous menu. full disclosure, ALOT of yummy things are on this page and available for eating, to the point where you almost have a tiny bout of depression, because your stomach is only so big. the staff here were absolutely top notch, I sat down reading the menu and the waitress instantly came over with a glass of water filled with ice well, she promptly asked me if I wanted more water, which I responded with a yes, and she came back with a "ikea korken" bottle filled with cold water. back to the menu, I was on a bit of a budget, and settled on a couple of things, I couldn't help the ambience and the awesome music that was playing, as I watched people just talk and enjoy the setting. my app's came to my table, very hot and very fresh, some of the best calamari I've had in recent years, definitely far from subpar, the piri piri shrimp was also dynamite, proper flavor and balance with the heat, a perfect seafood starter, even with the order that I place, I wanted maybe two more pieces of each. I also had a poutine to start, as an absolute poutine fiend, I can tell you that this is no standard poutine, awesome gravy rich and full of flavor, awesome curds that are so fresh they squeak between the teeth, and last but not least the potatoes, perfect cut that has done a ballad with proper oils when fried, and light even though its a starch, just beautiful, blissful, and dare I say orgasmic. time for the main course, the star of the hour, and the Canadian MVP down to the foundation of Canadian cuisine, mac and cheese. I will not lie to you, this plate of cheesy noodle goodness arrived to my table with 3 feet of steam/heat coming off of it...very VERY impressed with this, I feel personally this doesn't happen very often when I go to restaurants that food is that cold. I cannot stress about the service, the quality of food, and just everything from start to finish, was fantastic. this experience was more then just a transaction between me and them, I felt like family coming in here with the attention I received from the waitress, and saw the equal attention being given to all of the eaters in the establishment. one of my new favorites in Toronto, I wish I was local to the area, I see nothing but the best for this place in the future. I can't wait to continue to eat here. IF I COULD GIVE IT MORE THEN FIVE, I WOULD OVER AND OVER AGAIN. read more

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Burgers was good and the fries were good. They were not exceptional. Very good craft beer selection and nice ambiance. It was mid afternoon and not busy but the first thing I hear from the waitress is "Do you have a reservation because all of these tables are booked for 6pm." It was 3pm. Perhaps that made me knock it down a star, but I wasn't feeling the service we got. The price was a bit steep too. read more

Local 1794 - Burger and fries. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My boyfriend and I wanted some late night eats and stumbled upon this gem. The atmosphere is upscale but cozy, dimly little with nice big booths and a long bar. Low key reggae tunes set the tone for a relaxing experience. Our bartender / server Krysta was great! She recommended an amazing red wine and the vegan meatballs and we also grabbed the charcuterie board. The food was delicious and the servings were generous. A great value for $10-$13 apps. We will definitely be hitting up this spot again. Bravo! read more

When you choose an establishment to ring in the new year, the opportunity to be able to hear your friends is important. And food that looks and tastes great is paramount. But having staff who actually want to be there, even if it's New Year's Eve is the pièce de resistance. We were here until 2am on New Year's Eve and it was hardly noticeable. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The high backed booths were like little nooks for each little mini party. Our group sat at the high-tops in the front; protected from the elements by a thick curtain. The wine list is quite extensive with selections from around the world. In review of the menu, I wish I had more of an appetite. I had an appetizer of the surf and turf. At first glance, the requested medium rare of the roast beef slice looked like it hadn't been achieved. But when I sliced into the beef itself, which was only about half an inch thick, I realized the centre, the sliver from the slice was actually medium rare. Wow! How'd they do that? I was impressed. The grilled shrimp was juicy, and a perfect accompaniment to the taste of roast beef. And the decorative balsamic reduction complimented the flavours. The food was inspired and I will now have to return with a larger appetite. The lovely atmosphere of a restaurant is enhanced by friendly and courteous waitstaff. And what a treat to be delivered a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and then a shot of a fruity concoction afterwards to toast the New Years. We welcome you to the neighbourhood Local 1794, and hope you stay awhile! read more

Local 1794 - Surf and Turf appetizer - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great first impression :) Long awaited gastro pub hits east end Danforth! Hallelujah! We went tonight with a few friends and family for dinner. They have 24 beers on tap along with a large wine selection, but most importantly they have delicious food. We ordered a few appetizers to share including the crab cakes, charcuterie board, margherita pizza and wild boar pizza and Mac and cheese. Everything was great and the pizza came from a wood fired oven which makes it very tasty (almost the same level as queen margherita pizza, and libretto, but not quite there). All the ingredients tasted fresh and flavourful with some creative flair, like the Apple slaw that came with the crab cakes, or the caper berries (yes we googled it) with the charcuterie board. We ordered the wild mushroom risotto, gemelli, ny striploin,and kale salad. When we went the power went out twice but things were fixed within 20 minutes. I think it affected the cooking as the ny striploin we ordered was a bit overcooked. The waiter also mistakenly added the game board to our order, but remembered and took it off our bill right away, but let us keep the food and take it home (common sense). So an A+ for service! I will be coming back, especially when I read something about kiddie happy hours. They know their market! read more

I came here to have dinner with my mother and aunt who were visiting and staying in the East-End. I hadn't been here before so I was going blindly, save for the few Yelp reviews I read before calling the restaurant to make a last-minute reservation. Actually, in my 15 years or so, I don't think I'd been east of Coxwell! Anyway... I didn't find the menu particularly innovative,the food was good (tasted as expected - no surprises good/bad) but their service was top-notch. I had the fish tacos and the kale and quinoa salad. The fish tacos alright, if a little bland - I felt something was missing - a little spice maybe? I prefer grilled fish tacos but as these ere friend, they were light and crispy. The quinoa salad was also good--a little too acidic for my liking and not a lot of quinoa, but in general, it tasted good and I was satisfied. My mom and aunt split the calamari and a pizza special they had. My aunt, who loves calamari, said it was the best she had every tasted (and asked me to make sure I added her comment in this review!) The service though, was very very good. Our server was welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable and very accommodating when my mom couldn't decide on a beer - bringing her multiple samples to try. My mom's not usually high-maintenance but I think she liked the attention! Contrary to what another reviewer stated - their patio is NOT "dog friendly." You cannot bring your dog onto the patio and its design which fences the patio in with thick wooded boards, does not allow you to tie your dog up to sit on the outside. I'm glad I checked with the restaurant first when making my reservation otherwise I would have brought my dog and be SOL when I arrived. There were a number of tables seated when I arrived too, which tells me this is a neighborhood gem. The beer selection is good and the menu is diverse enough to appease every palate. I would return. read more

I've eaten out a LOT since I came to Toronto for a week and this was probably my favorite place. From the atmosphere and clientele to the food and the service.. everything was top notch. Best experience at a restaurant my entire trip. Luckily we arrived a little bit early as there were people but not a lot. That soon changed because after maybe 15 minutes the place was packed and people were waiting outside for a table.. and it was on a Wednesday night! That goes to show you how much of a gem this place was. We were seated and our server, I believe whose name was Patricia, greeted us and for the remainder of our evening was nothing but a delight. Was extremely attentive, on point when it came to what we asked for and an all around pleasure to have as a server. I was browsing their menu and it was just the right size. My friends ordered their Charcuterie Board and Fish Tacos. I tried the Charcuterie board and I was amazed by everything. It was quite large and could easily feed four people as a starter. I didn't try the Fish Tacos but everyone else was raving about it so I assume it was great. Now I never ever say this.. but I will say it this one time. I don't usually eat meats other than the staples of pork, chicken and beef.. not because I don't want to but because I've never been able to. When I was looking at the entrees I came across the Caveman Game Board which was described as "Wild boar smoked sausage, smoked venison and elk biftekia". I've never had any of those meats and I decided to get it just to see if I'd like it. BEST DECISION I'VE EVER MADE AT A RESTAURANT. The dish was absolutely fantastic. Everything was cooked to perfection. The white and orange carrots were cooked perfectly and the potatoes were delicious. The star of the show for me was the wild boar sausage. That thing should be illegal it was so addicting. The venison and elk were scrumptious! I kicked myself for not trying any of these meats before! I devoured the whole thing and I wasn't even that hungry. For 27 dollars you will get a very satisfying meal out of it. It was beautifully presented too (see picture for reference). For dessert, I had their bread pudding. It was good but not the best I've ever had. I personally found it to be a little harder than most but that doesn't mean it didn't do the job of being delicious and ending a great meal. The manager Victor was also another great aspect of the restaurant. He came by our table numerous times and had such a pleasant demeanor. He was friendly, attentive and genuinely seemed to care that we had the best experience we could have and he did a great job. I can now see why this place was packed on a Wednesday night. What a gem of a restaurant. read more

Local 1794 - Caveman Game Board. You will not be disappointed when ordering this. One of the best meals I've had in a long time. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place was such a nice surprise! I've been trying to find a nice, reasonable restaurant on the Danforth that would please my picky parents. I thought the menu was a bit safe when I saw it online, but it had several vegetarian options for my stepmum and a few interesting plates for my more adventurous dad. The service was. Out. Standing! They servers were attentive, friendly, accommodating and cheerful. The room was comfortable, and I thought the outlet at each booth was a nice touch for those who needed to charge their devices or computers. The music was Motown covers of top 40 songs, which was fantastic as it appealed to everyone regardless of age. And it seemed like the sort of place that could be open at all hours, in the good sense. I can easily see this place having great plates for breakfast, lunch and dinner. My only gripe is that they don't offer half litres for wine - there's a choice of two glass sizes or a bottle. But that's the worst thing I can say about the place. My stepmum went with the vegetarian meatballs and ended up ordering a kale and quinoa salad after, as the app sized dish wasn't large enough (which she was advised of when she ordered by the server), dad got the mushroom risotto and I had the steak. Everything was cooked really well and came out beautifully plated. Once I ate I realized why the menu read 'simple' - it's all familiar but perfectly cooked dishes. It's exactly the sort of place every neighbourhood needs. Regardless of age, this place had something for you, whether it's a fresh salad or an adventurous Boar pizza. I'm so impressed I think I'll be heading there for brunch on the weekend to see what else they can cook! read more

Hidden gem bit not a secret to locals. Busy during dinner times so may have to wait. A pint of beer from huge sl Election abd Bbq chicken is a winner. read more

A brilliant addition to the neighbourhood! I've been several times in the last month and can tell you that I am impressed! The decor and service are top shelf! Craft beers and decent wine list, but more impressively the food is incredible and reasonably priced! My only recommendation would be the addition of a kids menu, as there are a ton of parents begging for a quality meal in the area! They have everything from charcuterie boards, burgers, and a Mac & cheese that are all killer good! read more

Local 1794 - Splitting the Charcuterie board with my son! Yum. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I went with a couple of girlfriends the other day and we all enjoyed the meal. I'm on the vegetarian/vegan train so I can't speak for everything but Friend #1 ordered a Caesar and the pizza with boar. it looked great, she raved about both. Friend #2 ordered the steak frites and upgraded to poutine. they came out in separate plates but she didn't seem to mind - the dish the poutine was served in was about the size of my forearm. She ordered her steak medium said it was closer to medium rare. it looked fine to me but I wasn't eating it. there weren't a lot of options for me on the menu and to be fair I didn't ask if I could get anything special so I ordered the large kale and quinoa salad with candied pecans and blueberries (I held the feta) and while it was tasty, visually it needs the white of the feta. it was a dingy looking salad, green (kale), brown (quinoa) and purple/black (blueberries) but delicious. I also ordered the vegetarian meatballs. they're $10 for four which is a bit steep but they're delicious and I've been thinking about them since. In a blind taste test you could easily think you were eating meat. they were hearty and didn't fall apart when you cut into them and the tomato sauce was bold and a little spicy without being spicy. GET. THE. (BLEEEEEP!). VEGETARIAN. MEATBALLS. read more

Disclaimer: limited menu exploration given that we only had apps and old fashioned's Stopped in on a Friday evening. Weather was perfect and we sat near the front overlooking the patio. No trouble with seating, a few customers but not busy at this time of night (10pm) Greeted by a friendly server and advised to pick a table of our choosing. The ambience is very inviting. It's a narrow, long restaurant dominated by a bar running most of the length of the restaurant with ample bar stool seating (20 plus seats I'd guess). Drop down dim lighting, a well stocked bar with a reasonable wine selection on display and a natural brick finish on the side of the bar adorned with various historical black and white photos of old Toronto and danforth provided a pleasing, relaxing ambience. Drinks: Standard old fashioned: better side of average, not overly sweetened, they don't have single cubes. Wife tried a "local canadian smoked bacon old fashioned" 2.25 oz variation made with Bulleit bourbon, grand marnier, maple syrup and black walnut and angostura bitters garnished with an orange zest and twice smoked bacon. ($14). Both were easy on the palate and I didn't have a clear favorite although the wife preferred the standard old fashioned. For better form would suggest they invest in the single cubes. Apps: Surf&Turf: a 5oz flat iron served medium rare at the chefs suggestion. This was tasty, fairly juicy, and seasoned quite well. Chimichurri on the side proved the perfect accompaniment, as was the sweet potato crisps. In addition the two grilled tiger shrimp and chipotle aioli were excellent. This $18 dollar appetizer was perfectly sized, tasty, and provided a variety of flavours and welcome contrast between the texture of the steak and the shrimp. A definite recommendation. We followed this up with the chicken wings due to our appetites being whetted by the surf and turf. This was an unexpected pleasure. The wings are a pound (10 wings), and come with a choice of made in house BBQ, Jerk, or hot sauce ( the hot sauce is franks hot sauce). Pro tip: get the wings plain and ask for the bbq and the jerk on the side. The combination works well and you'll need the bbq to take breaks from the jerk sauce. A piece about the jerk sauce: I've found that many restaurants serve jerk dishes that taste like they were seasoned by a marinade that you can buy at your local grocery store: not enough heat, too sweetened, and the wrong viscosity and after taste. I spoke with our server and he mentioned that previously the jerk sauce was an off the shelf variety. Here's the rub (see what I did there?): the sous chef is Jamaican, and he was NOT pleased with the off the shelf marinade. Accordingly he prepares his own jerk seasoning made of thyme, sugars, Scott bonnet peppers, and molasses. In short: an absolute winner! Lots of heat, perfect after taste, and went perfectly with the wings. The take home: inviting low key ambience, friendly service, and the food was an absolute triumph. Would repeat 10/10. read more

Been back a handful of times and explored the menu and I really love this place. Although it has a great atmosphere on weekends, it's also very family friendly (there are as many families as there are couples - and it just ... works. The food is great as is the service. read more

In a word: overpriced. One of the first times I went there I had the fish tacos, which unfortunately I didn't realize featured orange roughy, which is a very poor quality seafood for such an "upscale" restaurant. I barely touched my meal, which the server didn't notice or bother to ask about. Another time I had their trout special and it was pretty tasteless, yet cost $25+. A new item on their menu is their heirloom caprese salad. For $14, you literally get maybe five quarter-inch Bocconcini cheese balls and 10 cherry tomato halves. Ridiculous! This shouldn't even be $10! Also, be careful for hidden charges, if you don't ask they will charge you for any and every change/alteration. I asked for salad instead of fries with a steak and was charged $5 (on top of the $21 for a 5oz. steak), which the server failed to mention. To be fair, Local's steak and pizzas never disappoint in terms of tastiness and portion size. Their fries are great too. Bottom line: you have to be a very discerning customer here and ask questions about all items and be prepared to spend $90+ for a modest meal for a couple. I want to like this place because it's in my neighbourhood, but I just can't accept spending so much money on sub-standard food with such small portions. People in the neighbourhood are better off going to The Wren or Morgans On The Danforth if they want to get their money's worth. read more

Great food and atmosphere. We had a table on the patio for Mother's Day with four kids and the staff was great and friendly with the kids. Brought things to distract them. My husband and I have also been back for drinks aNd the vibe was also great. Would definitely recommend. read more

I live down the street, and this is quickly becoming a favourite gastropub of ours. We've been three times and they never disappoint. Service is excellent, food is even better, and they have a generous selection of beers - what more could you want? My favourites on the menu include the calamari, the macaroni and cheese, and the wild boar pizza. I love comfort food and they have the best mac and cheese I've ever had - creamy, cheesy, and left me comfortably full but not over the top. Definitely worth a visit! read more

I came here with a friend to kill some time and what a gem. This place is new, clean, service is wonderful, and the food and drinks are great!! They're pretty popular with reservations so making one is definitely recommended. The atmosphere is ambient with soft, dim lighting and casual music playing (to match the overall quieter environment). Great selection of Canadian/Italian food, as well as many beers, wines, and spirits. I personally had the house burger and a couple wheat beers and I was in heaven. And what was even more surprising was when I went to wash my hands, the bathrooms were very clean, and dare I say they smelled pleasant. I noticed a lot of families with young kids (less than 1 y.o.) so it's a good place for families as well. They offer tables, bar, and roomy booths down the length of the place. You gotta check this place out, you won't be disappointed. read more

Being here in a busy Friday night, the waitresses and waiters are amazing! They're not only efficient, friendly but also pleasantly helpful. Beer always helps as a thirst quencher to kick start the night! I decided to order pasta, as it's always my safe to go to food whereas my friend had a classic burger. Not only were the portions I'm good size, not the taste is delicious. The pasta was not too crazy creamy, but it had great decent spinach and smoked chicken which goes well with the cream base pasta. The only thing missing is a dash of pepper. If you're around this neighbourhood and think this is yet your another local pub. Think again, food is delicious, waiters and waitresses gives you amazing services ( remember it's a busy Friday night) it's a secret place that people around this neighbourhood don't want you to know about. I heard the pizzas are yummy too and dessert menu changes. Try it, to know it. read more

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Fantastic. I've been here a few times and sampled much of the menu. Everything is well prepared and delicious. I really love the vegetarian meatballs. Staff are pleasant. Service is quick and thorough. Aurally comfortable (haven't been there with the patio door closed yet.) Enjoy! read more

I absolutely love this place. The staff are super friendly and it's one of the few spots along the Danforth where you can sit at the bar and enjoy a great dinner and not feel as though you would have preferred a table. The staff really goes out of their way to make you feel part of it all. The ambiance is lovely and the food is fantastic! read more

A nice local pub that I'm sure is hopping on the weekends and in particular on the summer. It has a quaint little patio that invites great opportunities for people watching over a few pints of craft brew. They get a star for the smoked/braised/grilled ribs over a bed of hand cut fries. I make my own ribs and rarely order them out but couldn't resist as I watch a half rack walk by me. They lose a star because the poutine was bland and under-seasoned. Just a tip for restauranteurs, when people order poutine, they're not concerned about their sodium or caloric intake. Go big on both! Kudos to the attentive server who noticed that my wife left her earrings on the table and chased us out onto the street for about half a block to catch up with us. Honesty is a virtue. We'll be back for sure. read more

I expected a lot from Local 1794 based on the Yelp reviews, but we were disappointed. The highlight of our dinner was undoubtedly the pork-topped poutine - the best we had on our tour of the Ontario region. We also really enjoyed the kale salad. But nothing else stood out. We tried a few different cocktails and were underwhelmed. The burger was nothing special, nor was the boar sausage pizza, despite sounding really interesting. Admittedly, our experience was particularly marred by the ridiculously slow bar service, which was totally out of synch with the food service. We didn't get our first drinks until we were finishing our appetizers, and our second drinks came as we were finishing our meal. Our waiter said this was a highly unusual circumstance due to an absent bartender, which I buy, but it didn't lessen our overall disappointment that things didn't measure up to our expectations. We left without trying dessert, which is a highly unusual call for our 15-year-old son. In a word, meh. read more

I am so glad this little gem is in our neighborhood. It's a cute spot with booths, tables and bar. They even have outdoor seating. We were promptly seated at the front beside the wine display. My only issue was the light from the booth was annoying. We attempted to cover it. If you can dim that it would be fantastic. (Hence the 4 star otherwise I'd give you 5). Our server was attentive and super nice. We ordered the Cesar salad - tasty and a piZza each. - well done. A great selection of craft beer and wine. We are coming back. read more

Loved this place, the atmosphere, the service, the food...all great. And nice to have a place thats walkable. We had the delicious calamari (incredibly tender), and fish tacos to start. Then the grilled caesar (a touch boring), and the arugula and eggplant pizza (was excellent). Will definitely be back. read more

Absent service, greasy fish and chips. Sat for half an hour with an empty glass. The place is packed, so they're doing something right, but I've got no desire to come back and find out what that is. read more

Came here Friday night. Stood at the host stand waiting to be seated. The 4 servers stood and looked at me. So I eventually sat myself at the bar. I was greeted with by a mute bartender (female with shaved head) smiled at me like (wtf do I want) I asked could I see a menu. I ordered the 1/2chicken which was great. The food was very good. However the service was terrible dirty dish was left in front of me for over 10minutes. The other female bartender seemed to be the only one actually working. Overall I gave 3 stars cause the food was good and the music was on point. Pity about the shit service though. You guys need a host and a manager checking in every so often. read more

Went for dinner on a Thursday night with my husband, after a few of the appetizers and salads caught my eye on the menu online when we were deciding where to go. Definitely a good choice - the staff was very friendly and upbeat, I really liked the decor and vibe, and they had a great drink menu. I tried The Capone and very much enjoyed it, as I like bitters. We split the calamari appetizer which was delicious, and then I had the Caprese salad and my husband had the Boar Pizza, both of which were good but not outstanding. The only element of the restaurant I did not enjoy was the TV in the back against the wall, which seems out of place for the type of restaurant it is. I'll definitely be returning as there were a number of items on the menu I would still like to try, and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. read more

The waitress was very friendly. The charcuterie board was good and boar pizza was delicious. The Calamari was not a fan for me since it was very bland. I was hoping for some spices or a twist. Overall good food and good service. read more

First time I came here I didn't really have much in terms of expectations, but interior and ambience took me back when sat down at the bar. The staff is always super nice and quick, and usually find myself Shazaming the music. They have a great beer selection for a decent price. My favourites are the Mac n Cheese, Seafood Linguini (lots of seafood) and Calamari. The poutine is great value if you want something small to eat. read more

We found this place on Yelp when my sister and I needed a late-night meal and drinks. Nice, clean establishment with great service. Our server was just the right amount of attentiveness, while not interrupting our conversation. Nice selection of wines and cocktails. Their late-night menu was limited, but definitely sufficient. We had the nachos with pulled pork and they were delicious. Nice neighbourhood on Danforth & we'll definitely be back. read more

2015 Summer. Great ambience, good food, great menu, excellent beer menu. Will be back. 2015 Winter . Same great ambience...I didn't notice how Hipster it was last time I was here...a bit cliche as far as that went but if I judge it on the food alone, the portions are generous and the quality was there. We didn't have the best waitress ever - maybe a bad night or too many tables but the experience wasn't what it was the first time...3 stars for the second trip. read more

I just moved to the East York area 4 days ago, and I've already been to Local 1794 twice! I called ahead to book reservations, since the reviews online are so good, and they're always busy I wanted to be sure they would have a table available for us! The food was fantastic, but keep in mind that the place is a bit up-scale. Don't come in expecting nachos or chicken strips. When asked, the server said that nachos are available on the "late night menu" which is only after 11pm, and would not accommodate my request at 9:30pm when I asked to order some. The only other negative experience was when I ordered extra dipping sauce, and the server told us "you can ask me for more once you're done the one you have". We both felt that this was condescending and we were being treated like we're 4 years old by being told we need to finish what we have before we can have more. Because the server got busy, we ran out of dipping sauce and by the time she brought more (the wrong kind) 20 minutes later, all of our food was cold, so we just got everything to go. It seems like a small/petty thing, but this one small thing sorta ruined the whole evening - all over a side of chipotle mayo :( That being said, I still recommend this place and give 4 stars based on the manager's apology to me, and the food/service was otherwise perfect! read more

Excellent craft beer selection and great vibe. A nice place for up to 6 friends to a booth. The food is awesome - ordered the burger and fries which really hit the spot. The seats really need reupholstering because every single one of them is cracked vinyl and that can feel gross to sit on. The service is lovely and they take reservations. read more

Great food and service! Super cute. We got the calamari, fish tacos and mac and cheese and wow, so good! This place is pub food but classier. And def recommend the raspberry lemonade! read more

We had been here before on numerous times and found it pleasant, but after this we won't go back. We had reserved a table for dinner on a week-night. When we arrived (2 adults, 1 child under 5, with 2 more adults and another child under 5 to join us), there was no one at the front to greet us or take us to our table. We had to assume which table was ours. The table was by the front door (note: they only have a curtain separating the restaurant from the front door, so any tables near the front will get constant cold drafts - enjoy!!!) and under one of the restaurant's sound-system speakers. When one of the servers finally came by, they didn't know the food or drink specials (maybe check the board or menu before you come over, pal.) He took our drink order and never came back. A second server came by, unaware that anyone had been there before, and took our order again. Luckily, this order DID arrive. Throughout the meal, the music playing directly over our heads was well above a normal level (we had to shout to be heard across the table). We asked the server if they could turn the volume down a bit. He said OK. Nothing happened. We asked him again. Again, he said no problem. And it remained overly noisy. The woman next to us said the people at her table also found the music too loud. We flagged down another server and now, with 2 tables complaining, they finally turned the volume down. Our experience made us feel completely ignored, dismissed and disrespected - we weren't being pushy or rude - we just wanted someone to bring us to our table, let us know the daily specials, bring us our meal and maybe realize the music's way too loud and turn it down if asked (the first time, not the third time!) - the BASICS of running a restaurant. There are far better alternatives in the area, of which we will continue to visit. Here? Not again. read more

tl;dr - don't come here for anything besides burgers and beer. Forget the BBQ. My mom and I came here to try out some of Danforth's cuisine that looked like it went a bit further than sandwiches. We tried the BBQ ribs and the linguine. Linguine had frozen-tasting seafood and not too much of it. Sauce could've been creamier. BBQ ribs were pretty .... bad, surprisingly. Not enough sauce. All the meat beyond the outer crust was pretty flavourless and stringy - I swear that Swiss Chalet has better ribs (although SC does charge more). Ambience was quite decent. Booths looked comfortable, but the tables were rocky and uncomfortable to sit at (a bit high). Overall, it's a joint for beers, buds and burgers. Don't come here for anything else. read more

My neighbours have been loyal patrons for years - the food, atmosphere, and service all near perfection. Last night a pickup order went wrong. When I explained it to the manager, she bent over backwards to correct the error. All the dishes we ultimately had were absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the Funghi Pizza and Chicken Penne but we've never gone wrong with anything we've ordered. Can't wait to go back. read more

Definitely trendy with very nice decor. The food was pretty good, but unfortunately nothing to write home about. My boyfriend and I ordered the wild boar pizza and the poutine to share, and both were 3.5-4 stars out of 5. A nice place, but I'm not sure that we'll be back! read more

This place is my local! Amazing food, awesome staff, wish they had a few more bourbon options but it doesn't stop me from coming back! Mac & cheese amazing!!! read more

Our go-to after a long work week on a Friday evening. Their service is always fantastic. My wife is sensitive to gluten and they have always been extremely accommodating and helpful. The craft beer selection is one of the best in the east end and there is a constant rotation of different taps. The food is all around awesome. You really can't go wrong. Recommended: 1/2 chicken dinner, ceasar salad, steak and frites, the wings, the burger and the pizzas. The pastas are ok but not great. The ambiance is a classy gastropub - great energy and generally mature crowd. Family friendly too. read more