We dined at Día while staying at the Canopy Hilton, and it's a very convenient option if you're…read moregetting back late and want a quick bite without leaving the building. The ambience is lovely and the seating is exceptionally comfortable--perfect for winding down after a day in the city. Since it's in the hotel, billing is a breeze as you can just charge it to your room. While the food was decent, I did find it a bit pricey for the portion sizes/quality. The staff are very friendly, though the service was a little on the slower side. A solid, easy choice for hotel guests, but perhaps not a 'destination' restaurant on its own.

We were in downtown Toronto one afternoon, and did NOT want to dive into rush hour traffic, so we…read moredecided to have an early dinner at Dia Restaurant & Lounge. I've always enjoyed the elegant and modern decors of the cafe on the 1st floor, and Dia Restaurant was just as nice! We made a reservation on OpenTable, and was seating right away when we arrived. We had a cozy booth in the corner with a nice view of the restaurant. Our server was friendly and welcoming :) and the manager also came by to check in on us during our meal. Our server recommended the Mushroom Garganelli, and it was SO creamy good. My partner had the Caribbean Salmon, and she really enjoyed it too, especially that coconutty jasmine rice on the side! The fried pickles with the sweet and chili sauce was yummy too! Overall, a really great experience! I would definitely recommend this spot to my friends and family :)

I'd been hearing that Doc's Green Door Lounge was one of the better cocktail bars in the city, but…read moresince I rarely make it out to the Junction area, I didn't think I'd be checking the place out anytime soon. So when an errand brought me to the Junction, I was excited to stop by Doc's. We showed up around prime time but still managed to snag an awesome table on the patio. I can't say no to a martini, so Doc's Dirty Martini ("plymouth gin, guerra dry vermouth, house brine, blue cheese olive") was an obvious first choice. And yeah, it's excellent. Dirty martinis have the tendency to be a little too briny for my taste, but the balance in this one was just about perfect. I'd go so far as to say that this is basically as good as a dirty martini gets. For my second drink, I was extremely intrigued by the Rum Old Fashioned ("el dorado 5, el dorado 12, varnelli fantasia punch, coconut syrup, tiki bitters"), so that's what I got. And oh boy, is it ever a top notch beverage. It does have the flavor profile of a typical old fashioned, but it's been elevated to ridiculous degrees. The rum really makes a difference, and now I can't imagine drinking a traditional old fashioned. (I want to also single out the complimentary bar snacks, which were wasabi peas and some kind of crunchy plantain or banana-type concoction. They were truly excellent.) Yeah, Doc's Green Door Lounge is legit. I'll definitely make it a point to hit the Junction more often just to come back.

The food here was delightful. Lots of bread to go with the really flavourful liver pate…read more The cocktail list was really interesting. I tried the one that had a coffee wash which was really neat. The bartenders were on top of checking on me and getting my orders in. The venue is SO cute. I love coming here for a coffee but thought I'd try the evening this time!

Went here Thursday night for a networking event and it was an interesting experience. It's located…read moreon the second floor. Upon entering, on the left is a bar and on the right are lounges. The vibes are pretty nice and overall would recommend for a nice night out. There's no food served here which is a thing to note. It is only just drinks at the bar. Overall bartenders were nice and service was good and would definitely come again if I was in the area.

Love this club. So fun. So awesome. The bouncers were actually really nice!! :) :)read more

Flora Lounge is an absolute gem…read more Recommended by a friend so I decided to come check this place out for happy hour. Great cocktail specials for just $10 during happy hour. The aesthetic of this place is phenomenal. To no surprise since this lounge is connected to the 1 hotel, and casa madera. Service was great as well. The server was very polite and always got down to the seating level to ensure we were heard. Will definitely come back for a relaxing time after a long day work.

The ambiance is great. Service is professional and timely. The lounge is located in an upscale…read morehotel and has beautiful decor

The Drake Underground is in the basement of the hotel obviously, but does not have the basement-y…read morefeel that I expected going in. The bar as you enter is cramped and covid-claustrophobic if that's a thing, but since the place was absolutely packed with beautiful women, that made it easier to take! It seemed everyone was happy to be out of their cages and shaking it on the d-floor. That night was an amazing showcase of talent! I had so much fun. It was a celebration of a various artists album called Coverama that my friend John Orpheus was a part of and has the first song spot on the album, and as well was the headliner of the evening's show. There was plenty of room to dance, as well there was lots of room on the stage for the performers. The bathrooms were nice, and should be considering the venue's prominence in Toronto, and were not disgusting as is often the case with these kinds of events. Highly reco'd for your party needs.

Underground is such a vibe! Been for a few concerts there, Maeta (2023), Christian Kuria and Bobby…read moreNsenga most recently. Fun vibe with the lights, intimate smaller venue perfect for up and coming artists. You can buy nice cocktails from the rooftop lounge and bring them downstairs. The bartenders in the underground are always super nice. Such a fun venue!

Classic bar with exposed brick and leatherette booths. Great whiskey selection. Visiting Canada for…read morethe first time as a whiskey drinker and wanted to try the much maligned Canadian whiskeys. This place had a solid old fashioned and a terrific collection. I started with Canadian Club 18 yr. And it was good. A few others I won't bore you with. I had the beef sliders and they were tasty. Nicole was friendly and super helpful and I enjoyed chatting with whiskey aficionados at the bar. Can't wait to come back and try more of their collection!

Came here as part of a bachelor party. We did the tunnel tour and the historian did a great job…read moreexplaining to our group of 10 the different types of whisky and tasting notes. He made reasonable suggestions for us to try that were not too pricey. We didn't stay too long but also got some wings and Parmesan truffle fries before leaving. Food was tasty so overall a really positive experience to start our night. I'm not a whiskey guy myself but would recommend for whiskey lovers.

Went to Lume Kitchen & Lounge as part of the Winterlicious program that runs during the first two…read moreweeks of February. A friend and I went for lunch, and what struck me upon entering was how clean it was and its stylish yet understated decor. Our server attended to us quickly and gave us a corner booth where I had a nice view of the entire restaurant. I ordered the wedge salad to start, which I've liked recently because I'm a big fan of crunchy lettuce and chopped bacon! My main was a Pappardelle Bolognese, which is quickly becoming one of my favourite pasta dishes and Lume Kitchen did it well! And to close is a desert I never pass up - cheesecake of the Bananas Foster variety. A decadent way to finish off a superb lunch. Can't wait for the next time I go to this Etobicoke eatery!

Solid food spot, service was great, clean and nice decor. Only tough thing was that food took…read moreforever to come out and having a baby with us made it difficult.

Just wow. The drinks are sublime. I had the old fashioned, and it was fantastic. The atmosphere is…read moresuper intimate. The music selection is great. And if you are hungry, the beef tounge is incredible. Albert is the perfect host!

hidden in an upstairs residential looking building in yorkville in true speakeasy fashion!! very…read moreupscale and fancy vibes. drinks were amazing and lots of freebies with chips and sparkling wine on the house. service was amazing, if you sit at the bar the bartender would also make custom drinks for you based on your preferences. all things considered, the drinks are still a bit pricey

We stopped by Midnight Market thinking it was still an after-hours club--fair warning, it isn't…read more But the staff was super friendly, and since they share management with Big Trouble, they gave us free cover cards, which was a nice surprise. We ordered the bulgogi dumplings, turnip cakes, miso mushroom udon carbonara, mushroom black garlic spaghetti, and the red curry chicken rigatoni. Everything was genuinely great, especially for the price. For a spot so close to the clubs, it's an awesome place to grab food during a night out. We had someone in our group who's gluten-free, and they were happy to sub rice noodles into one of the dishes. It was thoughtful of them to accommodate, but the rice noodles soaked up the sauce too much and clumped together, making it hard to eat. Still, overall the food and experience were solid, and I'd definitely go back.

The food was great! I believe I got here during the happy hour and it was buy one get one free so…read moreof course I doubled up! In this economy I have to eat as much as I can on a dollar LOL I loved the Asian ambiance with the signage, the lights, the paints, everything. Our server was fantastic. She let us know the faves of the customers and things that we should try. Depending on our taste palette. I would definitely recommend you go p

I stopped by The Hole In The Wall recently and honestly, it turned out to be one of those places…read morethat just feels right from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is relaxed and a bit cozy without trying too hard, which I really appreciated. The food was surprisingly good -- everything felt fresh and well thought out, not overly complicated but definitely satisfying. You can tell they care about quality and consistency. Service was friendly and easygoing, not rushed at all, which made the whole experience even better. Overall, it's the kind of spot I'd come back to without overthinking it -- whether for a casual meal or just to unwind a bit.

Good food here ! I tried the burger and fries…read more Coupled with a pineapple spiced orient inspired espresso ! was a great nutritious experience for a particular person such as myself. Happy to visit again