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    Maven

    4.4 (12 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Marie N.

    Part of a longer review... Some restaurants open with bravado -- neon signage, polished branding, a rehearsed backstory. Maven, on Harbord Street, does the opposite. It carries itself with quiet confidence. Chef Shauna Godfrey, a Culinary Institute of America graduate who trained at Michelin-starred Atera in New York before returning to Toronto to lead the kitchen at Momofuku Kōjin, built Maven as an extension of home. Inspired by her Ashkenazi grandmother, Bubby Rose, she channels memory into modernity. Even its name, Yiddish for "expert," captures both culinary authority and familial affection. The dining room's exposed brick and denim-blue banquettes lend it a contemporary polish, but heirloom touches ground it: portraits of family members watching over the space, and the sense that every detail has been chosen with care. The result is a room that hums with the ease of a neighborhood spot yet carries the refinement of a destination.

    Chicken schnitzel(with mustard, plum butter) coleslaw & crispy potatoes (with mensch sauce)
    Stana B.

    Love love love!! Not sure where to start! I went solo and thoroughly enjoyed my meal, but would definitely go again with friends to share plates! Service was friendly and attentive! Love the retro vibe and music was great. Food/Drink: Non-alcoholic drink with ginger beer - fantastic ! Challah bun with salted butter - delish! Chicken schnitzel with plum butter and mustard, and lemon - amazing! Crispy potatoes with mensch sauce -very good! Complimentary coleslaw - so good!! I couldn't finish the schnitzel or the potatoes so I took some home. And had no room for dessert sadly... but will definitely come back for Bubbie's cheesecake!! Everything on the menu sounds amazing!!

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    Laura R.

    This restaurant is only a few months old, but it has a lot going for it, namely the location on Harbord, the lovely and attentive service and the hot challah buns with a salty butter accompaniment. The vibe is retro, with a lot of wooden accents throughout. We ordered the chicken schnitzel, cavatelli (made with chickpea), crispy potatoes, carrots, beets and bubby Rose's cheesecake. I also had the Oy Vey cocktail, which was very refreshing. The food is Jewish style, and the coleslaw accompaniment was a nice touch as well. The menu is streamlined, with only a few choices. Come here for a nice night out with friends or family and enjoy an inventive menu.

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    Stroganoff Restaurant

    Stroganoff Restaurant

    4.0
    (45 reviews)
    23.1 km

    Been wanting to come here for a while and finally did it!!! And I think it was a good pick for a…read morebirthday celebration! Love the bustling vibe of the restaurant. The tables were full while were there...we had to flag a waiter to get our order. Once that was done, the food came fast. We ordered many dishes to try. I have no complaints at all, and here are some of my favourites: Veal steak - nice and tender. And I love the sauce which has a kick to it. Cabbage rolls - a must try!!!!!!! Hummus- super tasty with the bread Osso buco - the meat was very good with the sauce it was in I love the live entertainment. The guy was talented!!! And the music wasn't crazy loud that we couldn't hear each other talking. A definite recommend!!

    Discovered thisEastern European restaurant, Stroganoff in our neighborhood after searching on…read moregoogle and the food was fantastic! I'm always searching for Eastern European food as I missed this food that I used to get in Etobicoke but it's a little far from Markham so now I finally found one that is close by.If uou're looking for something new to try, give this place a try! Their meat dumplings (Plemeny)in mushroom sauce is delicious.Tibetan Mo mo used to be my favorite dumplings but now is Russian Plemeny dumplings. For our mains, we got the grilled salmon skewer and Beef Stroganoff to share for the 3 of us us since our appetizers,perogies, borsh soup and meatdumplingsitems were more substantial (not light dishes)so we didn't need individual maiins. They also give you a basket of complimentary bread slices to start so I recommend you get get the Egggplant Ikura spread cause it goes nicely with the bread(double check that you'll get bread).Since this was our first visit I'm not dure if they always give bread.Booth maindishes were delicious! I like to try their cabbage rolls on our next visit! I actually have a long list of items to try on our next visit so we'll definitely be back!

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    Suliko Restaurant

    4.1
    (173 reviews)
    15.1 km
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    I was craving a good Turkish flatbread made Black Sea region style: with a thick crust, lots of…read morecheese and butter. I am so glad to have found this Georgian restaurant. Hachapuri was delicious and made me feel like having "Karadeniz Pidesi" on the Black Sea coast. Service was also fast and efficient. Will definitely come again and try other dishes as well.

    Came here due to high review. Never have this type of food. So lets try it out!…read more Surprisingly busy on weekday dinner, but at least there's no line up. A lot of beatiful European-looking clienteles (and we are the only non-European one). lol. Upon sitting: Free bread and pickled spicy beets/cabbage are provided, along with 4 different types of sauces. We ordered: 1.khinkali (dumpling beef and pork). 3 HUGE pieces of dumpling. Theres broth inside the dumpling. Taste yummy and homey 2. Goergian bread with chese and runny eggs in the middle. best to eat while it's warm. the bread feels fluffy. cheese is not heavy as i thought. 3. (medium-grilled) baby lamb rack comes with side dishes & bread. tender. 'homey' taste (not overpowering like typical food in restaurant). 4. walnut cake comes with vanilla ice cream. cake doesnt feel condesed/heavy like typical cake! and definitely great mix with ice cream. Overall, food taste 'homey', which is good/different experience. But didnt feel compatible with high-price (receipt with food name&price are attached for reference). We will not be back as there's nth really memorable/oustanding flavor-wise..(except for the great service!) With same spending, we feel it's more worthed to spend in different restaurant. But if you never try and looking for yours-truly-experience, go ahead. After all, whats not too great for me might be hidden gem for you. Cheers!

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    Spencer's at the Waterfront

    Spencer's at the Waterfront

    3.7
    (281 reviews)
    49.8 km
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    The food and service was great. The waiter figured out I'm keto when I was asking for substitutes…read more(which I am) and he gave suggestions for my meal. We sat on the balcony and enjoyed the sunset

    Spencer's at the Waterfront delivered a really enjoyable dining experience, with a few standout…read moredishes and excellent service. The highlight of the meal was definitely the oysters. They were incredibly fresh, a great size, and absolutely delicious. At $4 each they're definitely on the pricey side, but if you're planning a visit, Wednesday after 5 p.m. is the best time to go for their half-price oyster special. We also ordered the burrata paired with their focaccia bread, which was very good. While it wasn't the best burrata I've ever had, it was still a solid 4/5 and worth ordering. The bread alone was very tasty and fresh. The truffle parmesan fries were a bit of a letdown (3/5). They came topped with a very thick, mayo-based sauce that wasn't the most appetizing. I think I'd have enjoyed them much more if the sauce had been served on the side for dipping, but that's just my personal preference. The cocktails were a mixed bag. The Sunset Skies was easily our favourite and one I'd happily order again. Unfortunately, the High Noon wasn't for me--it had a very floral flavour that I found unpalatable. What really made the experience exceptional was the service. Our server was incredibly attentive and noticed that I hadn't touched my High Noon cocktail. Without hesitation, they offered to replace it with another drink of my choice and removed the original cocktail from our bill. That level of attentiveness and customer service really stood out. Overall, the food was enjoyable, the cocktails had a standout winner, and the service was outstanding. I'd definitely return, especially for the oysters on Wednesday evenings. Service was a 5/5.

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    Maven - modern_european - Updated August 2026

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