Great recommendations from staff helping up decide on our drinks and food choices for the group of…read more6 we had. Everything was really delicious. Although the burger was delicious, just opt to join in on the platter, all the meats were amazing! The apps we got were also great. This place had high ceilings and had quite a few large parties, so great to have celebrations here.

I used Gemini to recommend a staff dinner restaurant for our team. BBQ immediately appealed to me…read moreas our group loves a good brisket. After a short uber ride we were pleasantly surprised by the cool decor, ambiance and service. We immediately noticed the BBQ tower - decided we had to give it a try. Not disappointed-- it was delicious - so much variety cooked to perfection! Cool sauces like espresso BBQ and hot sauce were zippy and flavourful. I had the Caesar, one in our group had the turkey burger, another brisket and the tower shared by 2. All were very good. In fact one of our BBQ aficionados said the food was better than famous Dallas based Terry Blacks! Our server was on the ball and friendly. I agree with some of the other reviews, this is a must-eat place in Toronto.

Duke's Refresher St. Lawrence a fun spot for both brunch and casual nights out, offering a lively…read moreatmosphere, great drink selection, and creative comfort food. We have visited twice: once for brunch and once for their Wednesday Date Night special. For brunch, we tried "The Full Monty", "The Morning Woody", and "Duke's French Toast", paired with a "Jolly Rancher", "Duke's Lager", and a "Morning Mimosa". Brunch is available every weekend from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the menu puts a fun twist on classic brunch dishes. On our second visit, we tried their $69 Date Night special, which is designed for two people and includes a choice of a shared appetizer or dessert, two mains, and two drinks. You can also order extra and pay the difference. We ordered the "Calamari", "Spinach Artichoke + Goat Cheese Dip", "Meat Lover's Pizza", "Sauced + Tossed Fingers", "Cookie + Cream", "Beach Hair Don't Care", "Tequila Sunburn", and a beer. Everything was enjoyable, and the value of the Date Night offer is great. The service was friendly, the atmosphere was energetic, and it's an easy place to spend a relaxed evening with friends or a date in the St. Lawrence Market area.

Great place for a fun night out. They have a ball court, table tennis, and various pinball/arcade…read moregames. I think they're known for their chicken tenders which are decent. It's a good space for a big group - they play sports on the big tvs as well so lots to do, you can play, eat, watch. Service is friendly.

Cool new restaurant in Leslieville. If I hadn't heard positive buzz about this place I could have…read moreeasily walked right past it without noticing it. It's fairly discrete from the outside. It's also much larger than you might expect once you're inside. It's a narrow space, but as deep as a train car, with an open kitchen and a nice back patio. I ordered the burger medium rare (even though I usually order burgers well done). They seem to take food very seriously here, which gave me trust in the kitchen. As for the burger, it was fantastic - one of the best, if not THE best, burgers I've had in Toronto. I kept an eye on other plates coming out of the kitchen and everything being served looked great. I'll definitely be back to try some of the other food on the menu.

4.5/5 Fantastic experience at Ricky + Olivia!!!…read more First of all, there's so much space than you would expect initially walking in. We were seated along the side of the back dining area, with a solid view of the bar and kitchen. Some of my favourites were the carrot + ice cream, steak tartare, and burger. Everything felt quite innovative, whether it was a twist on the typical ingredients, or a fusion of different dishes. There is a distinct path that Ricky & Olivia are carving out for themselves, and I think you'd be pleasantly surprised by any dish. Service was lovely, and the ambience was perfect for date night or a small group dinner. Such an east end gem!

This restored public house on Gerrard is a classic pub destination in the city. The service was…read morefriendly and attentive and the food was consistently good. The roasted eggplant with pomegranate was fresh and tasty and a great alternative to heavier fare. The crab cakes were perfectly done with a crispy outside and soft but meaty inside. We finished with the sticky toffee pudding. It was caramelized beautifully and drowned in a divine sauce. Home run.

This is an elevated North American tavern. The building was built in 1910 with a wood-dominated…read morevibe. It has since been renovated by the new owners, making it elegant, but keeping the same vibe. The restaurant serves pork chops, steaks, fish, and elevated comfort food. It can seat 130 diners. There is a wood fire grill in the open kitchen; yes i saw them stoking the fire with wood pieces. There is a large selection of signature cocktails, wines, and beers. The menu changes seasonally. Most of the mains are served solo; ie, not garnished. You would have to order shareable sides. The Pork Chop was recommended by the server as the most garnished, do I ordered that. We came there on 2025-06-19 to celebrate my Birthday Dinner. The food was amazing and worth returning to try more of the menu. They do have a kids menu too. We ordered the following: 1. Lychee Grapefruit Highball ($15). Soju, soho lychee, soda, grapefruit, Thai basil, NICE ice. 2. Macaroni & Cheese ($22). With aged cheddar. From kids menu. 3. French Fries ($10). Garlic mayonnaise. 4. Shrimp Toast ($22). BC side stripe shrimp, sesame, apple sweet & sour sauce. 5. Lasagna ($30). Beef bolognese, risotta bechemel, basil. 6. Pasture Raised Pork Chop ($34). 12 ounces, sherry, capers & mustard. 7. Crispy Brussel Sprouts ($12),. Sweet chili, sesame seeds. 8. Sticky Toffee Pudding with Ice Cream ($14). All the food was excellent, and worth the price. The NICE Ice is shipped in from a company that makes perfectly translucent ice. They boil it to be free of impurities, then put the boiled water into a mold to freeze. The Shrimp Toast was crunchy on the outside and the apple sweet & sour sauce was excellent. The Lasagna was great. Even my son loved it. The Pork Chop was perfectly cooked. There might have been 10% fat pieces and the charred bits were divine. The combination sherry and capers was a great idea. The Brussel Sprouts were not too bitter, and tasted great with the sweet chili sauce; it wasn't spicy. The Sticky Toffee Pudding was so moist. The amount toffee sauce was just right, and the vanilla ice cream was the perfect accompaniment. There is music playing in the background. There is a small private dining room downstairs. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, but there is no door-open button. There are two male and two female and one gender-neutral family washroom, all downstairs, so they are not wheelchair accessible. There is paid and free neighbourhood street parking. There are three high chairs for little children. Review 2025-114

I made reservations for last weekend while our group of nine were in town for the weekend. When I…read moreinitially looked at the website, I was excited for the theming and thought it would just be the perfect place to grab dinner before heading out to Church Street Garage for their drag show that night. What I didn't anticipate was the entire group wishing we could close down the Mary Shelley bar with Jackson (Jaxon? I'm the absolute worst and did not get the spelling of their name), our server. From the moment we walked past security, everyone was amazing. Everyone was so welcoming and kind. We ordered dinner and drinks, including a round of infinity shots, the shareable love potion, and D20 shots. And everything was delicious. Sometimes, you have to sacrifice the quality of food and drinks for a fun atmosphere, but that was not the case here. Storm Crow was a big highlight of the trip and I can't wait to visit Toronto again just to go back. Thank you for everything!

The seafood is exceptionally fresh, especially the oysters and crudos…read more Most of the main courses are flavorful and beautifully presented. Some of the sauces and seasonings were a bit heavy, making a few dishes taste stronger than I expected. The drinks are well-crafted, though a few cocktails were on the sweeter side and not entirely to my taste. Service is attentive and polite, though the pace can feel a little formal at times. Overall, it's a wonderful spot for a special night out, just keep in mind that some dishes have bolder flavors.

Amazing price and healthy food. There are definitely tastier places but the price can't be beat for…read morethe quality of food

June 16, 2026 - uh, unfortunately there's not much to see here. I was a bit disappointed with what…read moreI got here. Everything was a bit bland, and most of the food was a bit harder than I expected. I got the stuffed chicken breast with 3 sides. I guess you get what you pay for here unfortunately. Decent portion for what you pay for, but that's really the only redeeming quality here.

Tasty food that's a bit further from the main area which means it's not packed. It's at the marina…read morewhich also offers it's own unique views on the Toronto Islands. They also have occasional events like karaoke night, so it's definitely a fun time. Price was fair and not absurd. Nice spot to stop at before heading back by the ferry or water taxi. Chicken Club - great sandwich that's not dry at all. Chicken was tender and juicy. Fries were amazing, extra crispy and flavorful. Great carb load option after strolling around the island. There may be better clubs out there but this hit the spot perfectly.

I wanted to like this place, and I'll start by saying the kitchen clearly has range, the fish and…read morechips coming out to other tables looked genuinely great. But the meal I actually had was, honestly, one of the worst I've had in Toronto It started small. Our water arrived with two wet glasses set on the table, still damp and stacked, alongside the carafe. When I asked for something to dry them, I was handed napkins rather than clean, dry glasses. A minor thing on its own, but it set the tone. I ordered what the menu called Korean chicken, not realizing it was listed under sandwiches. It arrived cold, on a bao bun that had been cut through the bottom, so there was nothing to actually hold, it fell apart in my hands. The chicken itself was processed strips in some kind of sweet sauce, one to two ounces at most on the entire plate, for $23. I'd ordered it thinking I was getting a real serving of protein, and there simply wasn't much there. Calling it Korean is also a stretch, there was nothing about it that reflected the cuisine. The menu listed coleslaw as a side; what came was a few pickled onions on the sandwich. When I asked about it, the server told me the pickled onions were the slaw. But pickled onions and coleslaw aren't interchangeable, an onion is an accoutrement, like a pickle or a tomato. Coleslaw is something different, and a menu shouldn't promise something it doesn't deliver. I raised all of this with our server directly and, kindly, told her I thought the dish should come off the menu, and that they'd be better off leaning into what they clearly do well. She mentioned it was a recent addition, The food simply didn't deliver. My friend, who only ordered fries, felt the same about the place overall. The service didn't help. The staff weren't attentive or particularly friendly, and honestly, no one looked like they wanted to be there. One more note for anyone planning a visit: it happened to be bingo night, and the hosts were on microphones and extremely loud, and not only loud but fairly explicit, sexual references and cussing throughout. They tried to seat us right next to it, and we asked instead for a table inside, as far from it as possible. That's fine for a club or private event, but this is a public, family-accessible restaurant on Centre Island. Honestly, we only stayed because it was late and the only other option nearby was a fast-food sandwich place. In hindsight, I'd have gone to the other location. This wasn't just a meal I didn't enjoy, it was an experience I didn't enjoy, from the food to the service to the atmosphere. I wont be back

I'm a big fan of Tomasso's Trattoria, so I am really excited that he and his partner are expanding…read moreyet again. Just this past week, L'Orto has opened up, and yesterday I had a chance to check out this Italian grocery store. Go in knowing that this is a work in progress. Chatting with the lady behind the counter I learned that there are plans for a bakery section and a pre-made meal section too. What there is so far is lots of produce in rather industrial looking fridges, deli meats and cheeses in a display counter (caciocavallo - YUM!), shelves of various products such as bread crumbs and arborio rice, and a wall of olives, capers, vinegars, and olive oils. A lot of stuff isn't priced yet, which seemed to be causing a fair bit of confusion for the lady as she raced around to locate a price on the red onion I wanted to buy. However, I did note a number of price tags on things and I was really really impressed at how reasonable the prices are! One dollar for a bag of pasta that looks legit? Sold! I have a pretty strong suspicion that soon once everything is settled in, this place is going to be awesome. The gluttonous part of me prays that they have their manicotti to go, though my waist line may disagree.