Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Mayrik

    4.0 (95 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:30 pm

    Order Mayrik Takeout or Delivery

    Mayrik Photos

    Business Info

    MAYRIK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Mayrik

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Mante, Karnoug, Batata Hara
    Serena S.

    This was my first time going to an Armenian restaurant, so my standards have been set exceptionally high! Our waiter was personable. From the moment we sat down, he explained to us the history behind the restaurant and its Armenian culture. I have never had mante before, but the idea of Armenian dumplings with yogurt, mint, and sumac sounded divine. It basically tasted like kabob dumplings in a creamy Mediterranean yogurt. Simple, yet exquisite. We also ordered the Karnoug. These lamb chops were cooked perfectly and marinated with charmoula. The labneh and shishito peppers added a nice touch to this dish. For a side, we ordered the batata hara. These potatoes were a bit bland as we were hoping for a fully zaatar seasoned potato. The yogurt brûlée for dessert was a perfect way to redefine a popular French dessert with an Armenian twist.

    Mayrik delivers! The note was a nice touch :)
    David Y.

    Strip away the fancy fine dining facade from Mayrik and what do you get? Awesome food!!! I know a lot of people say the place and service are amazing, so can't wait to dine here. But my first experience with Mayrik was through delivery, and it actually made me appreciate the food without all the glitz: - The octopus was wrapped in green leaf and bathed in this buttery sauce that just accentuated the milky sweetness of the meat. This was easily my favourite dish. - The roasted cauliflower had this really tasty dressing, which was great but would have liked more of it. Oh so close to being otherworldly! - The muhhamara had a good kick to it, though would have preferred a bit more walnuts. - The pita bread was fat and dense, almost like pizza dough. If this is what Mayrik tastes like when it's not at its best, sign me up for more!

    Shawarma
    Jenn W.

    Mayrik serves Armenian dishes that are inspired by Chef Sebouh Yacoubian's maternal kitchen, but updated with his own flair. For example, octopus ($32) isn't something that you normally find on Armenian menus, but Mayrik prepares it excellently, on account of Chef Yacoubian's lineage with the Greek Mamakas Tavern. It's tender enough that a dinner knife slides through easily and grilled lovingly so the seafood develops a smokiness and the tendrils become crispy. Both meaty and delicate, the octopus is simply seasoned, but add some of the mild harra sauce and it gets even better. Sitting on a bed of eech, a bulgur wheat salad, I can't say it really compliments the octopus, but I guess isn't a terrible choice either. The eech just seems to be missing something - more salt and even some of the tabouli would be nice. The babaghanoush ($8) is the healthiest and freshest version I've ever tasted, the base merely well-roasted eggplant with a splash of olive oil and seasoning. Topped with a tabouli that's equal parts parsley and bell peppers with a light splash of lemon, it helps to give the dish some crunch and freshness. The pink ribbons is a date tahini adding an element of sweetness while the pine nuts fairly neutral creating something to chew on. Each dip arrives with two toasted pitas that are freshly prepared and hot - be careful when pulling these babies apart. The bread really hits the spot and would be even better if some of the dried parsley is substituted with salt. Surprisingly, it's the humble shawarma ($26) that elicit the most excitement at the table. A stunning affair with another hot fresh pita (thinner and more toasted) that's topped with decadently oily and tender pulled lamb neck ... make sure you have a piece of the meat solo before adding any accompaniments... it's so good.

    a plate of vegetables and rice on a table
    Charley N.

    This is a Covid time takeout review. Staff were masked and social distancing. All staff masked. You could seem them in kitchen - 5/5! Called for dietary question. Very accommodating and knowledgeable. 6/5. The food all came in plastic. For me that's a 1/5. The food. Portion 5/5. Look/smell 4/5. Taste 3.5/5. The food was decent. Fairly average. Nothing special. Price 4/5. Good value. Overall a great experience. Will come back but not rushed due to average meal.

    Humus and Akawi

    We had been really looking forward to coming here every time we are visiting family in the area as we have tried a variety of middle eastern/ Mediterranean type food and the food looked so good. So why am I giving it a 2 star?? Well for starters it was really uncomfortably cold inside but kept the jackets on and we were willing to make a night of it hoping the place or us would warm up. The service or disconnect with the kitchen or whatever caused a ridiculous delay of over 1 hour and 10 minute to even get a cold humus appetizer was unreal. We hate to complain so just kept waiting hoping for the best drinking our wine and ordered more drinks. I was ready to just pay for our drinks and leave at this point but the hubby decided to ask the waitress again and point out that the table beside us who got there well after us had their appetizers and food already?!! No explanation, really, let me check wire your order is on the list with kitchen?? 10 min later finally had humus and waited another 10 to get the cheese appetizer. This was 1 hour and half after being seated for cold prepared humus?!!! Humus was really fresh and good could have used a bit of olive oil drizzle or fresh nuts or garnish but was good. The cheese akawi appetizer could have been a bit more crusty but was good too. So I was at least a bit happy that the wait and the freezing temperature inside wasn't for nothing and was hopeful for a promising main dishes and sides. Here's where things went sideways again. Another long wait to get our mains only to find the food cold. And I mean cold not just room temperature, cold fish and cold ground beef skewer and sides, wth come on the kitchen is within reach and how do you serve hot food cold AF and think it's acceptable??!! Beyond dissatisfied and by this point we really should have sent it back or complained but like I said we dine out a lot and and come from family of restauranteurs and by nature try to do our best to enjoy the experience the best and not complain but this is the closest I've come to doing so and was going to pay for drinks and walk out and down or up the street to many of the other available restaurants. Now as for the quality of the fish it was a good grilled or broiled fish however sadly beyond cold and not seasoned with any bit of salt, herbs, butter or any flavor at all. The ground beef skewer was good quality ground beef but again lacked moistness or flavor. Most of these Mediterranean kabobs have onions, parsley, salt, their own unique seasoning and are very moist and nicely charred outside, melt in your mouth to differentiate them between just ground beef patty equivalent of fast food burger shaped differently. This was none of those and again cold AF. Come on you are not a takeout average or low quality cheap food and sadly some of those franchise like places serve better more flavorful type of ground beef skewers?!!! The side mushrooms dish had good flavor but was really cold and the potatoes were too greasy because again cold and no unique flavor to make it a must order or even comparable to cheap franchise frozen fries?!! My advice to the restaurant, owner, manager who ever that may care to actually hear an honest opinion to improve the dining experience and flavor profile and to hopefully avoid our experience for any customer, please read the review and make sure our experience is never again repeated despite your potential ratings or clients. We are avid diners and venture to all kinds of places always as a couple a few times a week and with family and friends. But unfortunately, instead of booking you next week to come back with family as was our intention for finally trying your restaurant which was on our list, we are not sure if we should even try it another time ourselves to see if that was a one off. Can't in good faith recommend or bring family here if we end up with the same experience knowing there are other places that have same type of cuisine , price point but much better. You have to organize your service and kitchen coordination better so not only diners are getting their food in adequate time but you also cannot serve absolutely next day take out cold temperature food and need to elevate your flavor profile to be comparable to others in area or same cuisine and price point. Just leaving an honest review, spent $200 and despite everything still tipped 20%. So this isn't a being cheap, complaining for the sake of and being picky, like I said we frequent lots of restaurants and give honest feedback and this is one of the first bad reviews as felt bad complaining or letting you know in front of other diners there. Will we go back?? Honestly not sure I'm a believer of second chances and hoping for best but I was ready to leave so don't want to ever be put in the same awkward situation where I'm spending my time and money but have a bad experience and then feel bad giving negative feedback.

    Trio dip
    Jasmine K.

    Friend suggested we try this place as he lives in the area. It had nice ambiance and our waitress was amazing. She gave us a good walkthrough of the menu and was very thoughtful in moving us from high top to low top table once it was available and before we started our meal. We shared various plates amongst our group and everything was delicious! I really enjoyed the lamb and dumplings. As for the dips, my favorite was the hummus. The bread was also delish and we couldnt resist an extra order. Overall, had a great experience and will definitely be coming back!

    Fatoush salad
    Gokul M.

    4.5/5 Really solid dining experience at this swanky and modern establishment. Service was excellent, with high attention to detail and good etiquette throughout our dinner. We went when it was not as busy and it got a lot more full by the time we were finishing our meal. So that's likely a contributing factor to the extra attention, but credit where credit is due. 5/5 on the service side of things. Food took slightly longer than I anticipated. But it wasn't too alarming or drastic. The hit of the night was surprisingly the fatoush salad. Common theme here is the ingredients they use are extra fresh and that's very clear as you taste each dish. The lamb was spot on and well cooked. The eggplant dish was good too, although I'm not sure I would try that again. We've had better in that category at Byblos for instance. Potato dish was lighter on the zaatar than I would have liked. It was good overall though as well. All in all the the food is a 4/5 with our overall dining experience checking out to with the current rating of 4.5/5. I would return here, but only after trying many other spots in the area. There's been a flurry of new restaurants that have come up and I'm glad to see the bar being raised in Toronto with the competition. I still appreciate the uniqueness of the dishes at Mayrik. Enjoyed it overall. One downside (at least for us) is the menu is very beef dominant. If you don't eat beef you'll limit your options slightly. But 4 dishes will stuff 2 people. So there's still enough there to select from. Expect to pay roughly $150 per couple with a drink each. That's par for course and very reasonable for this dining experience.

    #yummygoodness

    See all

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dalia K.
    26
    205
    26

    6 months ago

    Amazing food and super friendly service! Loved every item we ordered and dessert was 10/10. Thank you!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Super cute spot. We had an amazing dinner here. Food was great and the knafeh was amazing to end the meal with. Service was outstanding.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 10
    Thanks 0
    Love this 9
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 10
    Thanks 0
    Love this 8
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Lovely ambiance. Attentive, kind and informed service. Delicious food. Couldn't ask for more.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tina C.
    0
    20
    35

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 76
    Thanks 0
    Love this 61
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of S S.
    0
    32
    2

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Portions were very small, food is expensive and lacks in flavour. Wouldn't recommend. It used to be better.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Yara S.
    216
    7
    8

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 3

    You might also consider

    Byblos - Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

    Byblos

    (987 reviews)

    $$$$

    Entertainment District, Downtown Core

    Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Food: We had our office holiday dinner here and 15 people attended. We did a set menu which had 3 courses. The first course was Labneh with bread, hummus, & beef tartare. Second course was Lamb pide & pear salad. Third course was grilled branzino, middle eastern fried chicken, black truffle rice, and thrice cooked fries. Then there was dessert which was chocolate mousse cake & baklava. Because of my many food allergies the main server for our table was very attentive & specific in asking me what I wanted as modifications. For example I got a wagyu beef pide instead of the lamb. Every dish was really delicious, presented well & quite filling. I couldn't eat all of the food. Though I tried almost everything. Service: The pacing of the dishes was quite masterful. They really paid attention to when the food was going to come out. As I mentioned above the main server was very attentive to my food allergies. I really appreciated that as some restaurants aren't as attentive. The food was served family style so everyone could take what they wanted from the serving dishes. The dishes were served in little bowls along the tables with each bowl serving about 4 people. We had asked for one long table so it was a little snug. But we made it work. Ambiance: For dinner the lighting of the space is really dim. LOL. I would have appreciated just a little bit more light. The restaurant is in an old building so to use the washroom you had to go down two flights of stairs. The dining area is small also. But it's a pretty space. As mentioned above we asked for one long table to seat 15 people. I was expecting square tables but it was a bunch of small round tables pushed together. So the tables were really crowded with food from all the dishes. But the servers made sure to take empty serving dishes away as soon as possible. The music was a little loud for me so I had to yell to be heard. The place was packed though. Everyone at our table enjoyed the food, the service & atmosphere. The restaurant is close to Roy Thompson Hall & the other theatres nearby so it's a convenient location as well. It's too bad this place is only open for dinner. I would have loved to see how they would operate a lunch time service. In any case, Byblos was amazing. I would come back here again to try other dishes! Note: Some of my pics of the main dishes didn't turn out so it's mostly desserts that are pictures

    Really enjoyed my night at Byblos. The vibe is super chic but not too formal. I love that the menu…read moreis designed for sharing, so you get to try a little bit of everything. Everything we ordered was flavorful and well-balanced. Also loved the cocktails. Great spot if you're looking for something a bit different from the usual dinner places.

    Estiatorio Milos - RAW FISH PLATTER Tuna sashimi, Tsipoura sashimi, salmon tartare

    Estiatorio Milos

    (24 reviews)

    Financial District, Downtown Core

    Venue 4.5/5 Milos is…read morelocated right in the corner of the financial district. Clean, upscale space that sits somewhere between corporate and high-end dining without feeling stiff. The open fish market adds to the experience, and the drink selection is solid. Parking isn't the easiest (expect nearby office garages) but if you're there for a weekday dinner, they offer complimentary valet at the St. Regis, which helps. Service 5/5 Top tier. Staff are polished, attentive, and actually know the menu. Recommendations were on point, and everything felt seamless without being overbearing. It's the details that make it stand out, the attention to detail and the care when serving and presenting the food. Food 4.5/5 Went with the lunch menu (great value with an appetizer and main). Quality is consistent with what you'd expect from Milos: fresh, simple, and done properly. They're also mindful of time; if you mention you're on a tight schedule, they can accommodate a one-hour lunch without making it feel rushed. Had the salmon along with salmon tartare and the octopus. Good variety for the prix fixe lunch menu too. So far the best salmon tartare I've had in city.

    Estiatorio Milos' business lunch ($49) is a great option for anyone who has at least an hour to…read morespare on a weekday. If you're pressed for time, just let them know when you order - they'll plan to have you out within the hour, or they pick up the tab. I, on the other hand, was in no rush. The staff read the room, paced the meal accordingly, and let us linger comfortably. With four starters and eight mains to choose from (three with supplements), there's plenty of variety, though seafood clearly takes centre stage. I leaned fully into the sea and wasn't disappointed. The salmon tartare was surprisingly, with large chunks of fresh salmon tossed with herbs and finely minced red pepper, giving the dish a bright, meaty freshness. In the dead of winter, that first bite genuinely felt like sunshine - apologies for getting philosophical, but it really hit home. While crostini were scarce, every table receives a basket of freshly grilled bread and a wasteful pour of olive oil. Carb lovers don't worry, there's plenty to scoop up that tartare. The whole dorade royal grilled might sound exotic, but you've likely seen it elsewhere under its more familiar name: sea bream. At Milos, it arrives deboned and finished simply with olive oil, herbs, and capers. That said, if you're squeamish about bones, proceed with caution as the deboning accuracy seems to vary. My plate had only a couple stragglers, while my dining companion's fish had several lingering behind. The dish is simple, clean, and ideal for lunch, so it satisfies without tipping you into post-meal drowsiness. The steamed vegetables were overcooked, though that may appeal to those who prefer their cruciferous vegetables soft rather than crunchy. For anyone who wants to channel a bit of Don Draper energy without returning to work tipsy, Milos' 3oz lunch pours are a great idea. And if you decide to lean in just a little more, they can easily be doubled into a proper glass.

    Miznon

    Miznon

    (6 reviews)

    I think it's intended to be slightly elevated middle eastern food compared to a regular shawarma…read moreplace. It's perhaps unfair to judge, because though I enjoyed my steak wrap (and it didn't claim to be shawarma), I didn't enjoy it as much as getting a shawarma at many other places and also spent nearly twice the amount. It was still fairly good however, and the $5 draught beer special was a good deal for sure. I still don't regret getting this ahead of the Raptors game and getting food that would have been even more expensive and nowhere near as good.

    We were passing through Union on a recent weekday and I noticed that Miznon had finally opened. I…read morefigured I should probably try one of their offerings, and a quick perusal of their menu led me directly to the Folded Cheeseburger Pita ("Beef chuck cheeseburger with a golden cheddar crown. In a pita with garlic aioli, sour cream, tomato and pickles.") Who can say no to a concoction like that? Not this guy, that's for sure. It was probably about 15 minutes between the time I ordered and when I got the food, so this is clearly not the place to go if you're in a rush. But I'd say the food was worth the wait. That cheese crust is the obvious star of the show here, while the fresh, soft bread is also quite delicious. The other components are tasty too, but the patty itself is the weakest link. It didn't have any kind of crust and just seemed a little on the bland side. But that's a minor complaint for a rather decadent lunch that I quite enjoyed eating.

    Mayrik - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...